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HEESEN ENTERS A BOLD NEW ERA IN 2026 WITH NINE YACHTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND THREE DELIVERIES SCHEDULED FOR 2026
As the Chinese New Year ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, 2026 has begun at full gallop for Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts.
Fresh from its acquisition last year by entrepreneur Laurens Last, the shipyard enters the year with renewed momentum and three yachts poised to hit the water in 2026.
Jeroen van der Meer, CEO of Heesen Yachts, commented:“ If 2025 was about transformation and securing our foundation under Laurens Last, 2026 is about action. The Fire Horse embodies the drive and passion we see in our workforce every day.”
The first half of the year will see a series of major construction milestones take place at the shipyard. In January, the hull and superstructure of 57m Project Evita were successfully joined. This will be followed by 50m Project Sophia’ s departure from the outfitting shed and the launch of 57m Project Setteesettanta.
Momentum will continue throughout the year, with Project Angelica scheduled for launch in October. Part of Heesen’ s successful 55-metre Steel Series, the yacht
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