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A perfect trifecta

Dutch builder Heesen had a few busy weeks recently, announcing new contracts for two 164ft yachts (both sold to clients in the US) and a new 180ft project.

Project Aura, part of Heesen 50-meter series in steel designed by Clifford Denn with an interior by Reymond Langton, was sold to an American client introduced by Fraser. It will be delivered in April 2022. The other 164ft yacht, known as project Sapphire, is part of Heesen’s all-aluminum 50-meter series designed by Omega Architects with an interior by Cristiano Gatto.

It was sold to repeat customers Bob and Amy Book and will be renamed when it is delivered in summer 2022. Finally, the yard also announced it has begun construction on Project Apollo in its 55-meter Steel Class series. It sports new, more aggressive lines by Omega Architects and a revised

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