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Solemates
Orion
January 2025 . Designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects , she features an elegant and muscular profile with horizontal lines that emphasise her length , complemented by continuous tinted glass on the main and upper decks .
Performance : Solemates reaches a top speed of 15.5 knots . Her efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form , developed in collaboration with Van Oossanen Naval Architects , provides a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots .
Design : The interior of Project Venus has been customised by Luca Dini Design and Architecture to reflect the owner ’ s refined taste and lifestyle . Notable features include a French balcony in the owner ’ s apartment , offering a private outdoor space , and expansive outdoor and indoor areas designed for relaxation and socialising , all while maintaining access to charming Mediterranean harbours .
One of the yacht ’ s most captivating features is the redesigned main staircase , adorned with acrylic panels embedded with gold flakes and crystals , creating an enchanting visual experience . The bridge deck salon has been crafted to promote family gatherings , while the sundeck boasts an expanded jacuzzi and adjacent bar , ideal for socializing amidst breathtaking ocean vistas .
Orion
Orion
50 metre - Orion
Overview : A 50-metre aluminium hybrid yacht , scheduled for delivery in Q1 of 2025 Orion is Heesen ’ s most sustainable focused superyacht to date . Designed by Omega Architects with interiors by Cristiano Gatto , she accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms , including a master suite on the main deck and a full-beam VIP suite on the lower deck .
Performance : Orion achieves a top speed of 16.3 knots . She is crafted from lightweight aluminium to
minimise weight , which combined with hybrid-electric propulsion , will allow her to cruise silently and use only 45 litres of fuel per hour at speeds of up to 10 knots . This marks a 30 % reduction from a motor yacht of this size powered by traditional diesel engines . As well as being ultra efficient , the hybrid engine also allows the yacht to cruise in virtual silence .
When cruising in hybrid mode the noise level sits at approximately 46 decibels — the equivalent of the sound of softly falling rain —
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