The respected Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts, is delighted to report that the hull and superstructure of the 50m motor yacht Project Azuro (YN 16650) were joined together on Saturday, 1st December at the yard’s facility in Oss, the Netherlands. The construction of Project Azuro superyacht is progressing as planned. She is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2014.
50m superyacht Project Azuro (YN 16650) at the Heesen's facility in Oss, the Netherlands - Photo credit: Dick Holthuis
Luxury yacht Project Azuro is the fourth in the 50-metre all-aluminium class. The first vessel in the class was the multi-award winning MY Satori (YN 15250), followed by luxury yacht YN 15850 (2011) and superyacht Project Ventura (YN 16050), which is currently under construction and due for delivery in 2013.
Azuro superyacht has three outdoor areas including dining options on both the upper and main decks as well as on the foredeck. Integrated seating and a quadruple sunpad provide privacy when berthed stern-to in port. Glazed doors between the main saloon and aft deck open to create a huge continuous 25 metre entertaining area.
Hull and superstructure of the Project Azuro yacht - Photo credit: Dick Holthuis
On the upper deck, half of the spectacular sky-lounge is surrounded by glass with doors that retract to create a covered indoor/outdoor lounge and dining terrace. The current accommodation layout is for ten guests with a full-beam master suite and study on the main deck. A full-beam VIP, two double and two twin cabins are on the lower deck.
In the next seventeen months the stunning interior of the Project Azuro yacht by Francesco Paszkowski Design will be fitted out. More details about the interior decoration will be released in due course.
Motor yacht Project Azuro - front view Photo credit: Dick Holthuis
The exciting Project Azuro yacht is currently being undertaken by the team at Heesen, and would be the perfect chance for a potential owner to acquire a unique brand new yacht as soon as 2014.
Main Characteristics of the 50m Heesen superyacht Project Azuro (YN 16650)
Hull type: twin propeller, hard chine, semi-displacement
Naval Architect: Heesen Yachts / Van Oossanen Naval Architects
Exterior Styling: Omega Architects
Interior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design
Classification: ABS A1Yachting Service AMS Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 / MCA
Hull: Aluminium
Superstructure: Aluminium
Length over all: 49,80m (163 ft 4in)
Displacement (50% load): 300 tons
Maximum speed (50% load): 23 knots
Range at 11 knots: 3.100Nm
Main engines: 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M73L
50m superyacht Project Azuro (YN 16650) by Heesen Yachts - Photo credit: Dick Holthuis
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