{"id":16496,"date":"2026-03-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatshowchina.com\/?p=16496"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:13:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:13:55","slug":"heesen-launches-50m-superyacht-project-sophia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatshowchina.com\/en\/latest-news\/archives\/16496","title":{"rendered":"Heesen launches 50m superyacht Project Sophia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Heesen\u00a0has announced the launch of its 50-metre superyacht Project Sophia, which hit the water on 14 March 2026 at the yard’s Oss facility in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth unit in Heesen’s 50-metre, hard-chine aluminium yacht class, Project Sophia is\u00a0currently for sale\u00a0with delivery scheduled for June 2026. She is shortly expected to begin sea trials in the North Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A streamlined, sporty exterior profile by Frank Laupman of\u00a0Omega Architects\u00a0features an optimised, low-drag hull design and reduced transom depth for improved speed, range and flexibility. The model is also the first of its kind below 500GT to comply with IMO Tier-III regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAt Heesen, we believe that smart naval architecture underpins a yacht\u2019s true value. With Project Sophia, our engineers have improved hull efficiency by 12 per cent,” said Peter van der Zanden, director of Design & Development and Engineering at Heesen. “This is more than a technical metric; it translates directly into lower fuel consumption and a quieter, more enjoyable experience at sea. The result is a highly optimised yacht that reflects our Dutch heritage of building for performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation is across five cabins, including a master suite on the main deck forward. The remaining guest cabins are found on the lower deck.\u00a0Cristiano Gatto\u00a0styled the interiors, with renderings revealing a pared-back, contemporary aesthetic that incorporates dark wood accents, curved furniture and a palette of sage greens, mustard accents and warm bronze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exterior highlights include al fresco dining on the bridge deck terrace and sundeck, and a custom elevated aft deck that allows for a lofty tender garage-cum-beach club. There is also a shallow pool housed on the main deck aft, with floating sun loungers looking out onto the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The whole superstructure is slightly curved, giving her a more elegant aft end, while the use of wrap-around glass and loose exterior furniture means deck spaces have generous seating, but remain airy, light and well-detailed,” Laupman stated previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines, Project Sophia will have a maximum speed of 23 knots and a transatlantic range of 3,100 nautical miles at 11 knots. Other key specifications include a nine-metre beam and a draught of 2.15 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This follows the recent delivery of Project Sophia’s sistership,\u00a0ALP<\/em>. Her other sisterships,\u00a0Aquamarine<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Book Ends<\/em>, were delivered in 2021 and 2022 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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