67-METRE , XV67
In collaboration with Winch Design and conceived to travel off the beaten track in total safety and five-star comfort , XV67 will be able to roam the Galapagos Islands or even the Arctic Ocean but still look elegant and utterly at home in St Tropez or Portofino .
XV67 creates a new audience - a client who seeks a sense of adventure while enjoying a luxury lifestyle . The basic engineering of the boat has been completed , allowing a future buyer to save valuable time in the construction ; however the concept is the perfect base for clients to express their creativity and customise the yacht to suit the type of adventure they want to take part of with their family .
XV67 can carry a full complement of toys which includes 10m tenders , a personal submarine and sailing dinghies . It can be available with or without a helipad , with one of the best Spa and Watersports facilities ; as well as a 3-level owner ’ s suite .
BLUENAUTECH
Heesen ’ s commitment to sustainable innovation is demonstrated through its new hybrid propulsion system , which is now available on all yachts . Their programme , BlueNautech , is a sustainability initiative to reduce their manufacturing footprint and the overall environmental impact of yachting . It features six pillars including : increasing hull efficiency , improving propulsion efficiency , energy saving at anchor , sustainable operations , alternative materials and recycling ( in conjunction with designers using sustainable materials and fabrics ); and sustainable production methods .
Arthur Brouwer , Heesen CEO , commented : “ We were the first shipyard who dared to take the financial risk of building hybrid yachts on speculation and today , all our yachts are available with hybrid propulsion as an option . ‘ Be the change you want to see in the world ’ is our mantra . Today , that change is real . It is a pleasure to see that clients trust our systems and decide to implement them in their highly customised yachts to reduce their footprint .”
Originally founded by Frans Heesen in 1978 in Oss , Netherlands , Heesen builds the finest yachts with exceptional standards of engineering , outstanding technology and meticulous attention to detail . Research and innovation are part of the Heesen DNA , with the company continually investing in R & D and new technologies .
For more information on Heesen please visit www . heesenyachts . com
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