Under new ownership, Heesen, the Dutch shipyard, has unveiled its latest flagship, the 80-meter superyacht Genesis. Previously referred to as Project Cosmos and Galactica, this all-aluminium vessel was technically completed in the previous year, with sea trials conducted in April 2022.
In an official statement, Heesen announced that the yacht was formally handed over to its new owners on August 31st. The shipyard also confirmed that the sale and delivery of the yacht were carried out in coordination with Dutch authorities. In May of the previous year, the shipyard underwent a change in ownership structure, becoming an independent foundation, thereby ensuring its complete Dutch ownership and allowing it to continue constructing and delivering yachts.
Genesis now surpasses Heesen’s previous flagship, the 70-meter Galactica Super Nova, by an impressive 10 meters. It claims the title of the fastest aluminium yacht in its size category, powered by four MTU 4000 M73 engines with a combined output of 19,000hp.
The yacht boasts exterior styling crafted by the British studio Winch Design, while Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design was tasked with designing the interior. This project represents Heesen’s third collaboration with Sinot.
Genesis offers accommodation for up to 12 guests, distributed across six cabins, including a luxurious main deck owner’s suite, a bridge-deck VIP cabin, and four cabins on the lower deck. Additionally, the crew quarters are designed to accommodate a staff of 19 individuals.
Among its standout features is a certified helideck located on the bow, beneath which is a spacious tender garage capable of housing a custom limousine designed by Winch.
According to BOATPro, Heesen currently has eight projects in various stages of construction. Genesis joins three other superyachts expected to be delivered this year, including the 60-meter Ultra G.