Heesen Yachts has launched hull YN 15437, the 37metre semi-displacement superyacht christened Aurelia, ahead of schedule.
Project-managed by Nakhimov, superyacht Aurelia is the tenth in the successful 37 metre class built by this Dutch shipyard. Powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, the luxury yacht is an all-aluminium hard chine vessel with the ability to reach a maximum speed of 30 knots.
The Hessen 37 m Superyacht Aurelia - photography by Emilio Bianchi
Styled by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, her sleek and elegant lines are enhanced by a paint scheme inspired by Gulf Racing colours, with a number 10 (that relates to the hull number) on her quarters. Dobroserdov Design repeated this decal on the 14 foot Castoldi tender to celebrate the yacht Owner’s true passion for sport and racing cars.
In fact the whole yacht is inspired by racing cars: the name that she bears is a tribute to the first ever GT Lancia Aurelia. The theme is carried out throughout the whole vessel with all the cabins named after racing car designers.
The Hessen 37 m Superyacht Aurelia profile - photography by Emilio Bianchi
Nakhimov introduced Bannenberg & Rowell to the Owner who was impressed by the richness of materials and elaborate details that characterize the style of this design firm and decided to hire them to create Aurelia’s interiors.
Superyacht Aurelia perfectly exemplifies the ability of Heesen Yachts to fully customize a yacht. While the other 37metre vessels sport five cabins, the Owner of Aurelia wanted to offer more comfort to his guests and more space for his crew, so designated a guest cabin for the captain and made more room for the laundry. Comfort on board, especially when at anchor, is improved by a pair of Seakeeper gyro stabilizers that are incredibly efficient under all conditions and require no through-hull fittings.
Superyacht Aurelia Launched by Heesen Yachts - photography by Emilio Bianchi
The main salon of superyacht Aurelia is divided in two; a dining area with a large rounded table and a cosy lounge space with an L-shaped sofa, two design armchairs and a fire place (by Australian company Eco Smart) that uses Bio Ethanol – a wonderful piece of design. “We gave it a pretty low level streamlined style, slightly masculine…inspired by the Dunhill cigarette lighter aesthetic” says Simon Rowell, from Bannenberg & Rowell.
The Hessen 37 m Superyacht Aurelia Transom - photography by Emilio Bianchi
Eight guests can be accommodated in motor yacht Aurelia’s four cabins. The master suite is traditionally located forward on the main deck and the three double guest cabins – all with ensuite shower rooms – are positioned on the lower deck. Bertone (orange Lamborghini), Pininfarina (red Ferrari), and Zagato (green Aston Martin) are the race car designers who inspired the décor of the guest cabins.
The Hessen 37 m Superyacht Aurelia - AURELIA SALOON VIEW 2 PORTSIDE CUTAWAY REVA SR
Guests can enjoy life at sea in three exterior social areas: the partially sheltered aft cockpit; the vast sundeck with its comfortable sitting area and convivial bar; or can take the sun on the large mattresses located in front of the wheel house.
Yacht Aurelia will be on show at the Cannes Festival de la Plaisance in September 2011 and she is available for luxury yacht charters.
The Hessen 37 m Superyacht AURELIA SALOON VIEW 3 PORTSIDE CUTAWAY DJ
The Aurelia superyacht’s main characteristics:
Naval Architecture: Heesen Yachts
Exterior Designer: Omega Architects
Exterior Paint Scheme: Dobroserdov Design
Interior Designer: Bannenberg & Rowell Design
LOA: 37,30 m
Beam (maximum): 7,50 m
Draft extreme (50% load): 2,20 m
Displacement (50% load): 155 tonnes
Fuel capacity: 30.000 litres
Fresh Water capacity: 8.000 litres
Maximum speed (light load): 30 knots
Range at 12 knots: 1.900 Nm
Classifications: ABS, A1 Commercial Yachting Service, AMS
MCA / LY2, short range
Main engines: 2 x MTU 16V4000M90, diesel engines
Stabilizer: 2 x Seakeeper Model 21000 Gyro stabilizers
Further images of Superyacht Aurelia:
Superyacht Aurelia Dining Area - photography by Emilio Bianchi
Yacht Aurelia Main Saloon - photography by Emilio Bianchi
37 m Superyacht Aurelia Race Cars - photography by Emilio Bianchi
The Hessen 37 m Superyacht Aurelia Recently Launched as seen from above - photography by Emilio Bianchi
