Project Sophia is a 50-metre all-aluminium Heesen motor yacht launched at the shipyard’s Oss facility in March 2026. Heesen presents the project as a fast, shallow-draft yacht designed for cruising areas such as the Bahamas.
The yacht is listed at 499 GT, with a reported maximum speed of 23 knots and a draft of 2.15 metres. Heesen states that the project is IMO Tier III compliant and arranged for 12 guests in five staterooms.
Project timeline
| Project name | Project Sophia |
|---|---|
| Hull number | YN 21150 |
| Current status | Launched |
| Construction yard | Heesen Yachts, Oss, Netherlands |
| Launch date | March 14, 2026 |
| Latest verified update | March 14, 2026 |
Latest progress
Launched by Heesen on 14 March 2026. Later sea-trial and delivery milestones will be added when their exact dates are verified.
Gallery
Primary image
Project Sophia YN 21150 - official Heesen image
Credit: Heesen Yachts
Overview
| Builder | Heesen Yachts |
|---|---|
| Other names | YN 21150 |
| Type | Motor yacht |
| Status | Unknown |
| Launch date | March 14, 2026 |
Specifications
| Length | 50.00 m |
|---|---|
| Draught | 2.15 m |
| Gross tonnage | 499.00 |
| Construction | Aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure |
| Max speed | 23.00 kn |
Accommodation
| Guests | 12 |
|---|---|
| Cabins | 5 |
Design
Commercial
| Approximate value | €30,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual running cost | €4,200,000 |