Heesen delivers 55m/180ft superyacht AZAMANTA !

Published by Editorial Team on 9^th July 2015
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World’s first Fast Displacement steel-hulled superyacht over 50m, the MY AZAMANTA was delivered earlier this month.  Delivering speeds of 15kn by using only 1.650kW of power is new benchmark in terms of efficiency and use of fuel. Her maximum speed of 16.9kn is higher than originally envisaged too …



Press Release:

Heesen Yachts delivers YN 17255, M/Y Azamanta, 55m Fast Displacement

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that following intensive sea trials in the North Sea, on July 10, 2015, YN 17255 M/Y Azamanta, the world’s first Fast Displacement steel-hulled yacht over 50 metres, was delivered to her owners in international waters.

Azamanta’s sea trials took place on June 17–18 in moderate sea conditions and with winds that started south-westerly, increasing and turning north-westerly after the passage of a cold front.

Azamanta, whose Fast Displacement Hull Form was developed by Van Oossanen in collaboration with Heesen Yachts in-house naval architects, exceeded the contractual speed by 0.4 knots, reaching a top speed of 16.9 knots. Propelling around 600 tonnes of steel and aluminium at 15 knots with only 1650kW of power, the yacht has proved to be a benchmark in terms of efficiency.

Bilderlings Wealth, representing the owner and managing the project throughout the build, says: “We are very pleased with Azamanta; she is the expression of a passionate and experienced yacht owner who built a yacht to travel the globe and explore exotic destinations. Her ice-reinforced steel hull and her unusual colour scheme will enable her passengers to safely, comfortably and elegantly cruise also in high latitudes.”

The bold exterior design by Omega Architects is characterised by chiselled, sharp lines. The superstructure is adorned by “the shark tooth”, a smart design signature on the overhang of the wheelhouse that lends Azamanta a powerful personality. Vertical windows – new to the Heesen’s aesthetics – and numerous glass insertions in the bulwarks allow more natural light to flood the interior and significantly improve the indoor/outdoor connection, offering great views of the sea even when seated in the sky lounge.

Omega’s clean design without fashion plates and supports has been cleverly engineered and meticulously executed by Heesen’s in-house experts; the superstructure aft, for example, is completely free from pillars, offering uninterrupted ocean vistas.

Heesen’s Board of Directors comments: “Azamanta is the third yacht we have delivered this year after 50m Sibelle and 47m Asya. She is a wonderful example of what owners can achieve when they entrust Heesen to build their superyacht: solid Dutch design, engineering and naval architecture wrapped in unique individual design.”



Main SPECIFICATION

BUILT BY:                HEESEN YACHT BUILDERS B.V.                                    
                                 OSS, THE NETHERLANDS

Hull type:		Twin propeller motor yacht
		Fast Displacement Hull Form
Naval Architect:		van Oossanen / Heesen Yachts
Interior Design:		Sinot
Exterior design:		Omega Architects
Classification:		Lloyds X 100A1 SSC YACHT X LMC, UMS
		Large commercial yacht code LY3
Hull:		Steel
Superstructure:		Aluminium
DIMENSIONS:
Length over all:			55.0 metres / 180 feet
Beam over all:			9.6 metres / 31 feet / 6 inches
Draft full load at keel:			3.15 metres            / 10 feet / 4 inches
Displacement (50%):			600 tons
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Maximum speed (50% load):				16.5 knots
Range at 13 knots:				4,500 Nautical miles
Fuel capacity:				100.000 litres
Fresh water:				25.000 litres
PROPULSION SYSTEM:
Main engines	2× MTU 12V4000M53
Power	2× 1380 kiloWatt
Stabilisation:	VT Naiad zero speed stabilisers

More about Heesen Yachts:

A yacht is a beautiful way to expand your horizons in luxurious comfort. But when that yacht is a Heesen, it can be so much more. Heesen yachts also offer outstanding performance combined with efficient fuel consumption, high-quality construction with cutting-edge technology, advanced engineering with avant-garde design.

Founded by Frans Heesen in 1978 in Oss, Heesen Yachts was the first Dutch shipyard to employ aluminium for the yacht hulls. Since then the shipyard has become a world leader in design, engineering and construction of high-performance motor-yachts. In 1992 HEESEN expanded our business to include the construction of traditional displacement yachts, and today we deliver superyachts within the 30 – 80 metres size range, and beyond. In 35 years they have delivered nearly 170 yachts. The current fleet includes aluminium, steel, displacement, semi-displacement and the new revolutionary fast displacement.

Nine yachts are currently in construction and their deliveries span through to 2018. Heesen is financially secure, large enough to cope with complex construction, small enough to care about each project, motivated to pioneer innovations and dedicated to continuing the tradition of Dutch quality shipbuilding.

MY AZAMANTA is not expected to be available for luxury crewed yacht charters in the near future.  She or other similar superyachts may be offered for charter as of 2016 however, thus if you are interested in similar super yachts, you can enquire about the availability and charter offering with us now.

In case you are interested in chartering one of these or similar yachts or wish to consider purchasing one of the models which are offered for sale, do let us know by filling out the CHARTER REQUEST FORM or send us an email to charter@supersailyachts.com now.  

 

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