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What has an aluminum-plate backbone, more than one head, and runs faster than Usain Bolt? Heesen ’s superyacht Galactica— or “Project Cosmos,” as it was formerly called by the yard. The largest boat built by the Dutch shipyard to date is getting ready for its spring debutante ball. Fast, sporty and 262 feet long, the owner refers to Galactica as his “ultimate superyacht.”
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Hundreds of yachts around the world are larger than Galactica . None of them are built entirely out of aluminum. For the owner who likes to make a statement with his custom new builds, Galactica had to be his largest and fastest one yet. The owner decided he wanted a 30-knot top speed—greased lightning for a yacht this size and a conundrum for the shipyard.
A 262-ft. steel-hulled boat with conventional propulsion wouldn’t be able to reach that 30-knot mark. But an all-aluminum boat might, though that metal doesn’t provide the type of structural support that heavier steel does. Such a yacht had never been built, even by an aluminum specialist like Heesen. It would take serious creative engineering.
Galactica on her maiden journey through small Dutch villages. Courtesy Galactica
The owner has history when it comes to these types of requests. His previous two yachts, Galactica Star and Galactica Super Nova are both all-aluminum with top speeds nearing 30 knots. At 230 feet in length, the latter was Heesen’s largest-ever build when delivered in 2016. Galactica is 30 feet longer, and while that doesn’t sound like much in the scheme of things, the technical ingenuity required to make it work had Heesen’s top engineers scratching their heads. The answer lay outside the boating industry, in the construction industry’s I-beam.
“Everyone knows the I-beam where you have the material on the outer veins of your structure,” Peter van der Zanden, Heesen’s general manager of design, development and engineering, told Robb Report . “That’s where our inspiration for the backbone came from, where we have the majority of materials in the bottom of the boat and on the main deck—our ‘outer veins’.”
The name “backbone” suggests a spine or something with flex, but the patented box-shaped structure is anything but. Composed of 15-mm aluminum plate, it’s lightweight and strong, running almost the full length of the yacht.
Glass was a main priority for the owner’s third boat in the Galactica series. Courtesy Heesen
“We knew the design would work, our only concern was if it would work well enough,” says Van der Zanden.
Heesen created a scale model of the boat in water, divided into four segments, and simulated the pressures and forces at sea. When the results exceeded the requirements set out by Lloyd’s, the yard patented the design.
Of course, there’s more to Galactica than its hidden backbone. Key defining features of the Winch Design exterior include large sweeping panes of glass that trace the arching line of the superstructure. A bow helipad doubles as a cinema with seating and a screen that folds away into the deck. The glass-bottomed pool on the main deck reflects sun rays on the beach club below. Increasing the amount of light—both natural and artificial—throughout the boat was a chief request in this latest version of Galactica.
On its journey from the Oss shipyard to North Sea sea trials, the clearance between the top deck and some bridges was less than six inches. Courtesy Heesen
“The owner’s previous experience has certainly influenced the way Galactica looks,” James Russell, exterior designer at Winch, told Robb Report . “It takes time to learn what you love, and particular focus has been paid to areas where more time will be spent, such as the beach club.”
Inside, an interior by Sinot Yacht Design & Architecture includes a central glass elevator, brushed oak and marble finishes, and in the main deck lounge, hand-cut glass ceilings. Galactica ’s windows incline at 45 degrees, rather than the standard 90 degrees, to give the illusion that the panes of glass are larger than they are.
Glass is a recurring theme, from the glass detailing in the straw marquetry and stainless-steel wall located in the main deck lounge, to the drinks display cabinet on the bridge deck with bespoke-sized backlit glass cubes sized to fit individual bottles. But glass is heavy. For the yacht to be fast, it needs to be light.
The helipad converts into an open-air cinema, with a screen that rises from the deck. Courtesy Heesen
On a yacht of Galactica ’s size, everything is large, from the four MTU V20 engines (12 tons each) and the two gearboxes (13 tons each), to the air-intakes and the fuel tanks. But everything was made as lightweight as possible. The boat totals only 1,700 gross tons. The owner’s 30 knots will come from the MTUs’ 19,320 horsepower as well as the variable-pitch propellers.
Nothing has come easy with this yacht build. Its January journey from Heesen’s shipyard in Oss to the port of Harlingen where the boat is undergoing final testing in the North Sea was a game of inches. It passed through villages and squeezed beneath canal bridges with less than half a foot to spare, a hair-raising exercise for an undelivered superyacht. It will be turned over to its owner in April.
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Yacht GALACTICA STAR Delivered by Heesen
Heesen yacht GALACTICA STAR is a 65m super yacht capable of speeds up to 29 knots.
Fast Displacement
Heesen’s 65m Fast displacement all-aluminium motor yacht GALACTICA STAR successfully completed sea trails in the North Sea with an air temperature of 11 degrees Celsius, wind force oscillating from 4 to 5 Beaufort and waves over a meter high.
The GALACTICA STAR reached speeds of 28.8 knots, 2+ knots over the contractual speed. The vessel performed well, moved smoothly through the water and was reported to be very manoeuvrable.
The guests’ comfort onboard is further insured by 5 Sea Keeper gyro stabilizers.
Yacht GALACTICA STAR Accommodations
Yacht GALACTICA STAR has accommodations for up to 12 guests and includes some notable luxury features.
The duplex beach club is located aft on the main and lower decks. It boasts a 22 square meter swimming platform and 10 square meter side-balcony.
Yacht GALACTICA STAR Beach Club
On the lower deck of the duplex beach club there is a sauna, hammam, shower room, day head and a fully equipped bar. Another notable feature is the glass bottom of the swimming pool in the main deck which allows natural light to glimmer through the water to the bar area beneath.
The large sunbathing area on the fore deck transforms into a touch-and-go helipad. Heesen yacht GALACTICA STAR also features tender garages with gull-wing doors beneath the fore deck.
Heesen Yachts is the first of it’s kind to use aluminum for both hull and superstructure in its innovative hull configuration. The company’s Fast Displacement hull configuration is the perfect platform for creating a new luxury yacht generation where increased performance and reduced environmental impact begin with the hull design.
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Galactica Star SUPER STAR Heesen’s Galactica Star is proving to be a leading lady in the superyacht hall of fame. Considering Heesen’s 65meter Galactica Star was only delivered to her Owner this time last year, she’s had an unprecedented 12-months on the water. She’s already been stalked by the paparazzi, appearing on celebrity websites and in the pages of glossy magazines, mainly thanks to her involvement with arguably, the biggest couple in pop music today - Jay Z and Beyoncé were photographed on board Galactica Star last summer, holidaying with daughter Blue Ivy. The ‘Zees’ invited friends and family to join them for a cruise taking them from Formentera in Spain to the Isle of Capri in Italy, with Beyoncé’s 32nd birthday celebrations happening on board. As far as publicity goes, you simply cannot beat having music’s most powerful couple dancing on your sundeck, but Galactica Star’s popularity doesn’t stop with pop legends, as last month, she was awarded ‘Best Luxury Yacht ’ at the prestigious Arabian Business Lifestyle Awards. The event attended by over 600 of Dubai’s VIPs at the Montgomery Golf Club was dedicated to distinguishing upto-date trends and styles, from lavish cars to superyachts, arts, fashion, fine dining, sports and travel. The judging panel of Lifestyle Editors shortlisted dozens of nominations for each category down to just four. They evaluated each of the nominated yachts on overall luxury, size, speed for size, interior design and exterior yacht design. Galactic Star was a clear winner over Benetti’s Adora, Gulf Craft’s Majesty 135 and Sanlorenzo Yacht’s 40 Alloy. Quite an achievement, to say the least. But, what makes Galactica Star such a hit with awards panels and pop stars alike? Well, firstly, it just so happens that she’s absolutely gorgeous. Frank Laupman spent five years as an inhouse designer with Heesen before setting up Omega Architects in 1995 and he has been intimately involved in creating most of the yachts delivered by the shipyard since then. As a result, when it came to designing the exterior of Galactica Star, in Frank’s own words: “The biggest design challenge was to move away from the recognised platforms, because you have to deny what has almost become a part of yourself.” In fact, the project developed from a concept he was already working on at a time when Heesen was considering the acquisition of a facility in Rotterdam to build and launch vessels over 65 metres. Laupman had toyed with the exterior lines of an 80-metre yacht with an axe bow that would
Galactica Star The beach club is one of the focal points of Galactica Star. eventually provide the basic design ingredients for Galactica Star. “The problem with such a big boat is how to make it conform with the sporty look that Heesen clients expect,” explains the designer. “The solution in my initial concept was to have a very compact superstructure, while the dramatic arches in the stern connecting the hull and superstructure were a way of balancing the shape of the bow.” The reverse bow was later replaced with Heesen’s iconic pelican bow, so called because it resembles a pelican’s beak...
Galactica Star The staircase was the most complex interior feature to design and build. anticipated from the start and what she lacks in interior volume she more than makes up for in exterior space and sheer good looks on the water. Indeed, the relatively small footprint of the superstructure in relation to the length of the hull means there is correspondingly more space available for outdoor living areas. Perhaps the most impressive of these is the main aft deck with its rigid awning of tinted glass providing welcome shade for the seating area next to the pool. Galactic Star’s interior was...
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Galactica Super Nova - 2016
At 70 metres overall, Galactica Super Nova is the largest Heesen built to date. With an impressive top speed of 30 knots, this aluminium yacht with a Fast Displacement Hull Form is one of the fastest superyachts in her class in the world.
First impressions
Galactica Super Nova’s head-turning exterior design is by Espen Øino, who worked on a pre-established technical platform provided by Heesen. Her profile embodies Heesen’s DNA, but also introduces new design elements that make her one of the brightest stars in the Heesen galaxy.
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Galactica Super Nova’s classic-contemporary interior is a paragon of elegance and comfort. The designer Sander Sinot worked closely with the owners to create a design that perfectly suits their lifestyle and taste.
Specifications
Hull type: FDHF
Exterior design: Espen Øino International
Interior design: Sinot Yacht Design
Hull: Aluminium
Length over all: 70.07 metres / 229 feet 8 inches
Beam over all: 11.90 metres / 39 feet
Draft (half load): 3.25 metres / 10 feet 6 inches
Tonnage: approx. 1,200 GT
Accommodations
Cabins: Full-beam owner’s stateroom, one VIP suite and four double suites
Technical Details
Maximum speed (half load): 30 knots
Range: 4,000Nm at 12 knots
Fuel capacity: 89,000 litres / 23,511 US Gallons
Fresh water: 25,000 litres / 6,604 US Gallons
Propulsion Details
Main engines: 2 x MTU 20V 4000 M93L Fixed Propeller + 1 x MTU 16V 4000 M93L Booster Jet
Maximum power: 2 x 4,300kW + 1 x 3,440kW
Main generators: 2 x Kilo-Pak, each 240kW
Bowthruster: ZF-Marine 165kW, electrically driven
Stabilisers: Quantum extendable, 2 fins, zero speed
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Superyacht Galactica Star launched by Heesen
Heesen announces the launch of its new flagship, the 65m superyacht Galactica Star .
Presented during the Monaco Yacht Show 2010, ordered one month later, keel laid in February 2011 and hull splashed in December 2011, Galactica Star is a 65-metre all-aluminium motor yacht based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) developed by Dutch naval architects Van Oossanen & Associates.
The Fast Displacement Hull Form is a truly innovative concept that increases the overall performance of the yacht by around 30 per cent. Powered by twin 4,300kW MTU 20V 4000 M93L Galactica Star will achieve a top speed of 27 knots and a range of 4,200 nautical miles at 14 knots.
Galactica Star has an exterior design by Omega Architects and an interior by Bannenberg & Rowell accommodating 12 guests in a full-beam master on the main deck, a VIP on the upper deck and four double cabins on the lower deck.
Discreetly launched at the end of March, Galactica Star is now leaving the yard for her sea trials. Her delivery is scheduled for June.
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Length overall | 50.0 m |
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Maximum speed (at half load) | 25.0 kn |
Cruising speed (at half load) | 18.0 kn |
Cabins | 6+5 |
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Location | Porto Montenegro |
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The multi-award winning 70m/229'8" motor yacht 'Gaja' (ex. Galactica Super Nova) was built by Heesen in the Netherlands. Her interior is styled by Dutch designer design house Sinot Yacht Design and she was delivered to her owner in May 2016. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Espen Oeino.
Guest Accommodation
Gaja has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 suites comprising one VIP cabin and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room benefits from a his and her bathroom. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
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Her features include beauty salon, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and air conditioning.
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Gaja is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by 1 x diesel MTU (16V 4000M 93L) 16-cylinder 4,613hp engines running at 2100rpm, she comfortably cruises at 25 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 91,240 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Gaja features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 33,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) ✠ A1, Commercial Yachting Service, E, ✠ AMS, ✠ ABCU classification society rules.
Length | 70m / 229'8 |
Beam | 11.9m / 39'1 |
Draft | 3.25m / 10'8 |
Gross Tonnage | 1,200 GT |
Cruising Speed | 25 Knots |
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Builder | Heesen |
Model | 7000 Aluminium |
Exterior Designer | Espen Oeino |
Interior Design | Sinot Yacht Design |
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Beam | 11.9m / 39'1 |
Gross Tonnage | 1,200 GT |
Draft | 3.25m / 10'8 |
Cruising Speed | 25 Knots |
Top Speed | 30.3 Knots |
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Opposite objectives. Galactica Star, a 65-metre Heesen is the world's first aluminium yacht with a fast displacement hull. As a result, she has achieved what was considered impossible if you think along conventional lines. The yacht was designed to achieve opposite objectives. To go faster but use less fuel and to go further but also faster.
The assets included the yacht Galactica Star, and a $50 million apartment in New York City. Those assets were allegedly the proceeds of foreign corruption offenses. In 2019 the yacht was sold at auction, to Michael Ovitz. Kola Aluko Net Worth. His net worth is estimated at $1 billion. Private Jet
His previous two yachts, Galactica Star and Galactica Super Nova are both all-aluminum with top speeds nearing 30 knots. At 230 feet in length, the latter was Heesen's largest-ever build when ...
As Heesen Yachts' largest and most advanced launch to date, the 65-meter (213-foot) Galactica Star is remarkable in many ways, but her hull design makes her unique among superyachts. Photos Jeff Brown and David Churchill. Generally speaking, if an owner wants a yacht with maximum interior volume and comfort, he has to go with a round-bilge ...
The art and style continues through to the exterior design, and those sweeping lines that make Galactica Star both sleek and striking. 'You see a lot of high-volume yachts from other shipyards,' says Frank Laupman from Omega Architects. 'I really wanted to design a much lighter 65 metre, elegant and sporty, fitting into the "Heesen ...
With a minimum reserve price of $42m, the seized 65m yacht Galactica Star will be sold in a special 45-day sealed bid process. See more. 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star to be sold via judicial sealed bid sale . Written by Laura Nicholls. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 | 12:00. Fraser . Fraser Josh Gulbranson. T: +1 954 463 0600 M: +1 954 629 7435
The 65 metre motor yacht Galactica Star, listed for auction by Josh Gulbranson at Fraser, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Burgess.. Galactica Star is an all-aluminium motor yacht based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) developed by Dutch naval architects Van Oossanen & Associates and delivered by Heesen in 2013. Powered by twin 4,300kW MTU 20V 4000 M93L engines, this truly ...
It's also efficient throughout the full speed range. Galactica Star has a reported top end exceeding 28 knots, burning 20 percent less fuel than comparable yachts. The FDHF can be adapted for a variety of sizes and styles, fitted with a bulbous bow here on Galactica Star. And, the emphasis on good fuel efficiency still applies to the more ...
Yesterday marked the first day of closed bidding on Heesen superyacht GALACTICA STAR, a superyacht which is at the centre of a money-laundering and corruption scandal that was unearthed by the Panama Papers in 2016.. Bidding on the megayacht will close on May 19, with a reserve price of $42 million. The superyacht was allegedly bought by Nigerian oil magnate Kolawole Aluko, who is one of four ...
Open the catalog to page 3. Exterior Design Galactica Star is a 65-metre Heesen - the largest yacht we have ever built. It is the world's first aluminium yacht with a fast displacement hull. As a result, she has achieved what was considered impossible if you think along conventional lines.
Heesen's 65m Fast displacement all-aluminium motor yacht GALACTICA STAR successfully completed sea trails in the North Sea with an air temperature of 11 degrees Celsius, wind force oscillating from 4 to 5 Beaufort and waves over a meter high. The GALACTICA STAR reached speeds of 28.8 knots, 2+ knots over the contractual speed.
May 17, 2017. Performance has always been a vital ingredient in Heesen yachts, and 229-foot (70-meter) GALACTICA SUPER NOVA is a case in point. The Heesen flagship is an evolution of its award-winning, 213-foot (65-meter) GALACTICA STAR. But with an innovative drivetrain providing an extra turn of speed and new exterior styling by Espen Øino ...
Galactica Star yacht video. 14 January 2015 • Written by Superyacht Media. ... Heesen Yachts • 65 m • 12 guests • Price from $462,000 p/w. More stories. Raven takes flight: on board the world's largest foiling superyacht. Tying the knot: romantic weddings, receptions and honeymoons at sea.
Galactica Star SUPER STAR Heesen's Galactica Star is proving to be a leading lady in the superyacht hall of fame. Considering Heesen's 65meter Galactica Star was only delivered to her Owner this time last year, she's had an unprecedented 12-months on the water. ... interior design and exterior yacht design. Galactic Star was a clear ...
Fresh water capacity. 30,000 l. (7,925 gal) Description. OPPOSITE OBJECTIVES Galactica Star, a 65-metre Heesen is the world's first aluminium yacht with a fast displacement hull. As a result, she has achieved what was considered impossible if you think along conventional lines. The yacht was designed to achieve opposite objectives.
Propulsion Details. Main engines: 2 x MTU 20V 4000 M93L Fixed Propeller + 1 x MTU 16V 4000 M93L Booster Jet. Maximum power: 2 x 4,300kW + 1 x 3,440kW. Main generators: 2 x Kilo-Pak, each 240kW. Bowthruster: ZF-Marine 165kW, electrically driven. Stabilisers: Quantum extendable, 2 fins, zero speed. Galactica Super Nova - eBrochure.
The yacht broker Arcon Yachts offers to buy a motor yacht Galactica Super Nova. Year of construction - 2016; length - 70.1 m; price - €75,000,000.
The 65-metre Heesen motor yacht Galactica Star has been sold. See more about the deal on SYT. 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star sold . Written by Georgia Tindale. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 | 09:30.
Heesen announces the launch of its new flagship, the 65m superyacht Galactica Star.. Presented during the Monaco Yacht Show 2010, ordered one month later, keel laid in February 2011 and hull splashed in December 2011, Galactica Star is a 65-metre all-aluminium motor yacht based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) developed by Dutch naval architects Van Oossanen & Associates.
The yacht broker Arcon Yachts offers to buy a motor yacht Galactica 50m. Year of construction - 2007/2014; length - 50.0 m; price - €19,500,000.
The multi-award winning 70m/229'8" motor yacht 'Gaja' (ex. Galactica Super Nova) was built by Heesen in the Netherlands. Her interior is styled by Dutch designer design house Sinot Yacht Design and she was delivered to her owner in May 2016. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Espen Oeino.
Unveil the journey of Vagit Alekperov, the influential figure behind Lukoil, Russia's largest independent oil company, and his role in shaping the global oil industry. His net worth is $26 billion. He is owner of the yacht Galactica Super Nova.
Motor Yacht «New Star» Price: ... Motor yacht «Elegance» Price: 25 000 p. / hour, 250 000 p. / day, 560 000 p. / weekend . Guests on board: up to 14 people «The best charter yacht in Moscow», according to the jury of the professional yachting prize YACHT_Stars, and also in our personal opinion. This is a comfortable, modern yacht with ...