Heesen hires a superyacht captain to shape future yacht design
What separates a technically impressive yacht from one that truly works at sea? Heesen believes the answer lies in...
Heesen Yachts
Heesen Yachts is a Dutch shipyard that specialises in building luxury superyachts
Heesen Yachts opens new Monaco office
Heesen Yachts is opening a new sales office in Monaco, a part of the yard’s renewed commercial strategy. Following...
Heesen’s 50-metre aluminium superyacht Sophia launches
Heesen’s project Sophia, a 50-metre all-aluminium yacht, was launched at the Dutch shipyard’s facility in Oss on the weekend....
Heesen’s on-spec Evita takes shape
Heesen’s on speculation Project Evita (YN 21557) — a 56.7-m motor yacht — has reached a major technical milestone...
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 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...
