Heesen's Project Serena: Hull and Superstructure Joined Together

Rick van de Wetering, Heesen's Chief Operation Officer, comments: "We owe our accomplishments not only to Heesen's craftspeople but to our extended family of trustworthy suppliers and loyal partners, who are an integral part of our success. Talsma has been growing with us. We share the same vision -- to create the best Dutch superyachts in the smartest and most efficient manner possible."

Her steel hull arrived in Oss after a two-day trip, passing through from the north of Holland. The tug 'Vlieter' and push boat 'Aegir' led the hull on its journey at eight knots through the Waddenzee, IJselmeer, Markermeer and along Amsterdam's Rijnkanaal, and then onto the Waal and the Maas.

The 55-metre steel, ultra-efficient 760GT yacht has an exterior designed by Omega Architects, and an interior penned by Luca Dini Design and Architecture. She can comfortably host up to twelve guests in six cabins, along with a luxurious Owner's suite with a stunning French balcony.

The Owner's representative Richard Kaye of Monaco-based brokerage firm Arcon Yachts remarks: "There are no two Heesen 55m Steels that are the same. Of course, similarities exist, but each yacht is customised to reflect their owner's tastes and requirements. At Arcon, we are very familiar with this class of yacht, having sold two, and we work closely with the client and the shipyard to ensure the final product perfectly suits the owners' wishes and family lifestyle."

Project Serena's interior offers an overall warm, delicate feel with soft, cool tones that are inviting and pleasing to the eye. Oak and eucalyptus are the main materials used throughout, working in harmony with marbles to enrich the décor, including Namibian white with accents of silver moon, calcite azul and camellia green.

Serena's owners and design team insist on adding their own personality to all areas; hanging and including bespoke works of art, along with personal touches and intricate detailing in the fixed and loose furnishings.

Silvia Margutti of Luca Dini Design and Architecture commented: "This is the most inspiring period of the design process, as we collaborate closely with both client and shipyard to craft a beautiful design which we know Heesen's specialists will execute flawlessly. We are also deeply involved in the engineering aspects of our design, and truly relish this confluence of Italian creativity and Dutch perfectionism. Serena will be a masterpiece."