Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has announced the delivery of Galactica Super Nova, officially marking the largest yacht ever built by the yard to date. Measuring 70 metres, the new flagship represents a significant milestone in Heesen’s 35-year evolution and reinforces its reputation for high-performance aluminium superyachts.
First approved in 2013, the project was developed by Heesen’s in-house engineering team in close collaboration with Van Oossanen Naval Architects. After 41 weeks of construction, the yacht was launched as a showcase of advanced naval architecture and propulsion innovation.
Central to the yacht’s performance credentials is the revolutionary Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), designed to combine transoceanic efficiency with exceptional top-end speed. Unlike traditional displacement hulls, the FDHF allows the vessel to operate efficiently across a broad speed range while maintaining stability and comfort.
Power comes from a groundbreaking propulsion configuration: two MTU wing engines driving fixed-pitch propellers, complemented by a central engine connected to a Rolls Royce booster water jet. This marks the first time such a system has been applied to a superyacht. The result is extraordinary acceleration—from zero to 30 knots in just 75 seconds—and a top speed of 30 knots, placing Galactica Super Nova among the fastest yachts in her size category worldwide.
Beyond her engineering achievements, the yacht also delivers on luxury and design. The interiors, created by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, reflect a contemporary aesthetic tailored to the owner’s brief, blending sophistication with comfort.
Following a busy Mediterranean cruising season, Galactica Super Nova will make her official public debut at the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show next September, where the international yachting community will have the opportunity to view this record-setting vessel firsthand.
With this delivery, Heesen underscores its ability to merge size, speed, and cutting-edge innovation—setting a new benchmark for performance-driven superyachts in the 70-metre segment.
