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Heesen Yachts has announced its outlook for 2025, embracing the symbolism of the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake as a reflection of transformation and renewal. With 11 yachts under construction and deliveries scheduled through 2027, the Dutch shipyard anticipates a year of significant milestones.Project SetteesettantaThe company expects five deliveries in 2025, including Serena, Orion, Venus, Agnetha, and Frida, representing yachts in the 50-57m range and fully custom projects up to 80m. This continues Heesen’s focus on tailored craftsmanship and innovative design to meet the growing demand for personalized luxury experiences in the superyacht industry.Reflecting on achievements in 2024, Heesen celebrated a record revenue year and the delivery of notable vessels such as Cinderella Noel IV and Santosha, the first in its 57m series. Construction milestones included the keel laying of Project Grace, the launch of Project Monte-Carlo, and progress on the custom 80m Project Setteesettanta.Heesen Santosha garden of eden by DKTWith a skilled workforce of 1,000 and a dedicated luxury interior workshop, Heesen remains well-positioned for growth. As geopolitical and economic factors shape the industry, the company is committed to delivering yachts that balance advanced technology, design innovation, and craftsmanship.Water cannon salute to celebrate Cinderella Noel IV departureThe Year of the Wood Snake symbolizes renewal, a theme Heesen embraces as it prepares for new opportunities and challenges ahead.Heesen Yachts is a Dutch ship building company that specializes in custom-built superyachts in aluminum and steel from 30m to 70m in size. Founded in 1978, it has launched more than 170 yachts since its inception.Credit: Heesen Yachts

Bluegame has confirmed its participation in Boot Düsseldorf 2025, Europe’s premier indoor boat show, running from January 18 to 26. The shipyard will exhibit two yachts, the BGX63 and BG74, representing its innovative approach to yacht design and functionality. BGX63Bluegame’s achievements in 2024 included the completion of the BGH-HSV (Hydrogen Support Vessel) used as a chase boat in the America’s Cup. The vessel supported the American Magic and Orient Express Racing Teams, meeting stringent standards and performing in challenging conditions. This project laid the groundwork for Bluegame’s upcoming BGF (Foil) range, with the BGF45 scheduled for a summer 2025 launch.BGX63Additionally, the September boat shows saw the debut of an updated BGM75, featuring synchronized gyroscopes developed with Smart Gyro. This innovation enhanced stability and comfort, marking a first for multihulls.BG74At Boot Düsseldorf, the BGX63 will showcase Bluegame’s crossover concept, blending innovative interior-exterior layouts. The BG74, part of the versatile BG range, combines elements of open and flybridge yachts, offering a multi-purpose design.BG74These models highlight Bluegame’s focus on functionality and design as it builds on a year of technological and commercial milestones.Bluegame is part of Sanlorenzo. The Sanlorenzo shipyard has been building high-quality motor yachts since 1958. It is a boutique firm in the yachting industry, building only a limited number of made-to-measure units per year. Each yacht is designed and produced according to the specific requests, style, and desires of the individual owner.Credits: Bluegame

Ocean Independence has unveiled the Mishi 102, the new flagship of Mishi Yachts' sailing range, designed to deliver exceptional experiences for families and friends. The 31-meter sailing superyacht, presented at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024, is available for sale at EUR10.7 million.The Mishi 102 builds on the success of its predecessor, the Mishi 88, offering expanded space and enhanced performance. Ocean Independence broker Lukas Stratmann emphasized the yacht's design as a "natural next step," blending reliability and sailing prowess with the luxury expected of a superyacht.In the competitive 30-33m sailing yacht market, the Mishi 102 distinguishes itself with advanced blue-water sailing capabilities, elegant design, and a competitive price point. “It’s a head-turner that combines comfort, elegance, and speed,” said Stratmann.The yacht offers a spacious deck house and thoughtful interiors designed by Taka Yacht Design and Atilla Eren. It features a large saloon, a versatile galley, and accommodations for up to eight guests, including a luxurious owner’s cabin.Built by the Istanbul-based family-run shipyard, Mishi Yachts, the Mishi 102 reflects decades of craftsmanship, advanced technology, and a commitment to client collaboration. It targets ocean enthusiasts seeking elegant and reliable vessels for exploration.Founded in 1986, Yonca Shipyard aimed to lead in fast boat design and advanced composites. Despite doubts, handcrafted boats reflected our vision. Now an industrial-scale enterprise, the shipyard produces cutting-edge pleasure, commercial, and naval craft. Yonca Shipyard delivered more than 180 ships and boats, specializing in fast interceptor craft and patrol boats for defense and law enforcement agencies.Credits: Mishi Yachts

Lomac Milano has announced the launch of “Lomac Atelier powered by D-Factory,” a groundbreaking customization service aimed at offering an unparalleled level of personalization for rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). The service, unveiled at Boot Düsseldorf 2025, brings together Lomac’s expertise in high-performance boat manufacturing and D-Factory’s skills in bespoke design and surface finishing, opening a new chapter in tailored luxury for boating enthusiasts.Central to the announcement is the debut of the Odyssey, a show-RIB based on Lomac’s iconic Adrenalina 8.5 model. The Odyssey demonstrates the extent of Lomac Atelier’s customization potential. Its design, inspired by Penelope from Greek mythology, serves as a creative provocation, encouraging visitors to imagine how far their ideas can shape their own vessels.Lomac Atelier allows clients to personalize nearly every element of their RIBs, from tube colors to dashboard finishes and from upholstery textures to T-top designs. Each detail can be tailored to suit individual tastes and preferences. D-Factory, a recognized name in automotive design and an official partner of Audi and Porsche, contributes its advanced technology, offering premium wraps and regenerative Paint Protection Film (PPF). This film not only protects fiberglass surfaces from UV rays and wear but also enhances their appearance, ensuring long-term durability.Beyond exterior finishes, D-Factory brings customization to upholstery, incorporating unique designs, shapes, and stitching that add refinement to interiors. Clients can expect a seamless blend of cutting-edge technology and luxury craftsmanship, ensuring their vessels are as unique as they are functional.The partnership signals a shift in the boating sector, introducing a level of personalization traditionally associated with luxury cars. Lomac Atelier promises to create high-performance RIBs that meet the demands of avid boaters while offering an aesthetic appeal akin to customized vehicles. By combining Lomac’s technical expertise with D-Factory’s design innovations, the collaboration aims to set a new standard for bespoke boats.The Odyssey stands as a vivid example of this potential, presenting bold choices in design and functionality. Visitors at Boot Düsseldorf are encouraged to use this prototype as inspiration, imagining how they might craft their own vessels. With Lomac Atelier powered by D-Factory, the boundaries of creativity are virtually limitless, offering clients the chance to make a bold statement with a truly one-of-a-kind RIB.Lomac was founded in the early 1960s in Milan. Today it is led by Paolo and Fabrizio Lo Manto, the third generation of the family, and offers a production that includes seven different series for 58 models, the result of the union of the highest technologies with careful craftsmanship. Lomac also produces and markets a wide range of original accessories to better customize your boat, and maintenance products created specifically for its models.Credits: Lomac