Heesen Yachts appoints new CEO
Jeroen van der Meer has been named Heesen’s new CEO, effective September 2025. This appointment is a key element...
Heesen Yachts
Heesen Yachts is a Dutch shipyard that specialises in building luxury superyachts
Heesen steps back from show stands, doubles down on fleet presence
Heesen Yachts is to withdraw its on-land stands from the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show and Fort Lauderdale International Boat...
Obituary: Heesen Yachts founder Frans Heesen
Heesen Yachts confirms the death of its founder, Frans Heesen, who passed away peacefully on 23 April 2025 in...
Heesen Yachts acquired by Dutch entrepreneur Laurens Last
Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has been acquired by Dutch entrepreneur and investor Laurens Last. Founder Frans Heesen sold the...
Heesen Yachts appoints agent for Middle East region
Heesen Yachts has announced the appointment of Hisham Abushakra as its market agent for the Middle East region. The...
New chief commercial officer at Heesen
Heesen Yachts has appointed Ruud van der Stroom as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 1 September 2024....
Videoworks unveils AV/IT system on 67m Heesen superyacht Sparta
Videoworks has partnered with Dutch boatbuilder Heesen to supply a complete audio-visual and IT package for the 67m Heesen...
Project Serena on track for 2024 delivery
Construction is well underway on Heesen’s new YN 20555, codenamed Project Serena, with the Dutch shipyard reporting the superyacht’s...
Heesen Yachts to launch four superyachts in 2023
Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has revealed its plans for the upcoming year, including launching four major superyachts. On 27...
Heesen responds to Russian owner’s UK sanctions
Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts has issued a statement condemning ‘violence in every form’ and saying it’s ‘saddened by...
Heesen launches ‘muscular’ Project Falcon
Heesen has announced that Project Falcon, YN19360, has been launched. The yacht will remain at Heesen for commissioning before...
