YachtTalk episode 9: Project Cosmos launch special

For the first time since the show started, Heesen’s YachtTalk was broadcast from the Dutch shipyard in Oss to cover the launch of the world’s largest and fastest full-aluminium superyacht: Project Cosmos. When christened she will be named Galactica . Host Charlotte Kan caught up with Heesen’s Project Coordinator, Arjan Veldman, who is responsible for liaising between the owner and the shipyard on Project Cosmos, James Russell of Winch Design, and build captain, Chris Guy, who has co-developed and sailed some of the finest superyachts ever built.

A landmark project Speaking with the bold silhouette of Cosmos in the background, Arjan Veldman shed light on the milestone yacht’s launch. Not to be confused with a yacht’s delivery, the technical launch is about preparing the yacht ready for outfitting. That includes filling the dry dock with water to get the boat afloat, checking all the systems and ensuring that everything is watertight on what has been a hugely complex project.

“The project was already a challenge in itself, considering all the onboard features, the size of the yacht and how she needs to perform,” says Veldman. “On top of that, we had to work around Covid, so I’m very happy that we’ve made this milestone. I’m very proud of the entire build and it’s an honour to be involved.”

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

Image source: Heesen Yachts official news release.