The well known Dutch builder, Heesen Yachts, is happy to announce that the 50m motor yacht Satori as well as the 37m Aurelia superyacht have received Neptune Trophies at the prominent World Superyacht Awards which was held in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday May 5, 2012.
Heesen Yachts at the World Superyacht Awards 2012 with Neptune Trophy
The 37m semi-displacement yacht Aurelia, prevailed over five other finalists in the very competitive “Raised pilothouse – semi-displacement or planning motor yacht” category. Aurelia sports a very different exterior look with her bright orange and blue color scheme that recalls Gulf Oil racing cars. Her precious and rich interior by Bannenberg and Rowell is inspired by the automotive theme. The judges commented: “An unusual, but very worthy winner”.
The 50m semi-displacement yacht Satori, won in the “Three-deck – semi-displacement or planning motor yacht” category, competing against six other superyachts.
Heesen luxury yacht Satori has been the most awarded yacht in the Heesen fleet. Last September in Cannes, she was awarded two Yacht Trophies and the prestigious Prix du Design by Prince Albert of Monaco. Frank Laupman drew her streamlined exterior and Rémi Tessier her sophisticated interior décor while naval architects from Heesen Yachts in collaboration with those of Van Oossanen have created her high-performing hull.
Neptune Trophy for Heesen Yachts
Powered by a pair of 2,720kW diesels, the 50m superyacht Satori can reach the remarkable speed of 24 knots, which places her amongst the fastest 50-metres afloat, while her fuel consumption at 12 knots is such that she attains a respectable 3,200 nm range.
Sales and Marketing Director Fabio Ermetto comments: “The Neptune Trophy has become synonymous with excellence in superyacht build and design and is considered the Oscar of our industry. That two of our vessels have received this recognition is an immense honor for all of us at Heesen Yachts. I would like to thank the owners of Satori and Aurelia for having trusted our shipyard in building their dream yachts. None of this would have been possible without their inspiration and vision so we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to them for this tremendous achievement! Hats off to the organizers who have once again demonstrated their ability to stage a perfect event.”
These important recognitions for two Heesen semi-displacement yachts confirm that this Dutch shipyard is the undisputed world leader in design, engineering and construction of all aluminium luxury vessels.
