Construction update: Project Orion’s hull and superstructure are now joined together

Heesen is delighted to announce that the construction of YN 20750, also known as Project Orion, is proceeding on schedule. The hull and superstructure were joined together at the facility in Oss. The yacht is available for delivery in Q1 2025.

While NASA’s new exploration spacecraft, Orion, is designed to carry astronauts to destinations in deep space, including an asteroid and Mars, Heesen’s Orion will take the owners and their guests across the seven seas and in perfect silence up to 10 knots, thanks to our innovative hybrid systems.

Heesen has been the first shipyard to combine hybrid propulsion with the ultra-performing Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) on a lightweight aluminium yacht. We carried out this innovative combination on a speculative project for the first time back in 2008. The first in this class, motor yacht Home, received several international accolades. These were attributed not only for the innovative technology that guarantees extreme comfort and safety through a redundant propulsion system but also because of the avant-garde design that perfectly wraps the yacht’s technological core. Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, a long-term design partner of our shipyard, was able to innovate but still maintain our true DNA in a design that exudes a strong character thanks to the nearly vertical bow with spray rails and the expansive use of structural glass and open bulwarks. The exterior lines are beautifully complemented by a contemporary interior design penned by acclaimed Italian designer Cristiano Gatto.

This Superyacht Guide item is an original editorial summary based on the official Heesen Yachts news release.

Image source: Heesen Yachts official news release.