Heesen Yachts delivers 60m full-custom M/Y Lusine

Heesen Yachts has announced the delivery of 60-metre (196-foot) M/Y Lusine, previously known as Project Falcon.

During intensive tests in the North Sea, M/Y Lusine reached the contractual speed of 17.5 knots with acoustic and vibration performance within the required limits. Powered by two MTU 12V 4000 M65L diesel engines and equipped with full tropical air-conditioning, she has a range of 4,200 nautical miles at 13 knots.

M/Y Lusine’s exterior lines have been designed by Omega Architects, who have introduced an eye-catching 'bird's wing' motif as a visual enhancement to integrate the main deck, bridge and sundeck without interrupting the horizontal sweep of the windows.

With an enclosed volume of approximately 1,060 GT, this yacht presented several challenges for Heesen, causing engineers and craftsmen to develop smart solutions to accommodate the owners' and their team's requests. M/Y Lusine is the first yacht in the world to sport the SCR system alongside the V12s MTU engines, and the storage of the Boston Whaler tender in the aft garage with the launching ramp.

Peter van der Zanden, general manager of design, development and engineering at Heesen Yachts, commented, “Thanks to the knowledge gained during the evolution of our steel fleet over the years, our engineering and naval architecture teams easily hit all the targets. Lusine is one of the most complex steel yachts we have delivered to date, but our experience helped us find ingenious solutions and presented a solid foundation for intelligent innovation.”

Lusine's layout is tailored around the owners and their family lifestyle. Twelve guests are accommodated in six staterooms, with the owners' apartment on the bridge deck aft. The touch-and-go helipad for private use, served by an enclosed air-conditioned reception area, guarantees discreet boarding.

Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design created a calm and elegant interior decor that exudes sophistication in its intricate design and unique combination of materials. Lusine is one of the most complex interiors ever crafted by the artisans of Heesen Yachts Interiors, who enjoyed the challenge of working with rare woods, precious fabrics and exquisite leathers.

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