Project Venus // Heesen Yachts

Project Venus, amid its building phase, is moving ahead rapidly, with plans to launch in January 2025.

Working with the buyer and their group, Silvia Margutti from Luca Dini Design and Architecture leads the charge in personalizing the interior design, ensuring it mirrors the owner’s sophisticated preferences and way of life.

Project Venus’s construction began in November 2022. Its slim steel frame, a refined version of van Oossanen Naval Architects’ cutting-edge FDHF design, was carefully constructed at Talsma in Friesland, the Netherlands. Talsma, a reliable ally of Heesen for over a decade, has collaborated with Heesen’s engineers to produce steel frames that meet the shipyard’s criteria. To ensure the right quality, the production of steel frames is carried out at a different site to avoid any mix-ups with aluminum frames assembled at the Oss facility.

The yacht can reach a top speed of 15.5 knots and travel up to 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots thanks to its two MTU4000 M63 (IMO Tier III) engines. Despite its steel construction and 600-ton half-load displacement, the yacht’s fuel consumption is low at around 210 liters per hour, excluding the hotel load. Heesen’s expertise in weight management has been applied to both lightweight aluminum yachts and steel-hulled vessels, resulting in impressive performance across all speeds. The combination of this construction technique and the Fast Displacement Hull form developed by van Oossanen and engineered by Heesen ensures exceptional performance.

The interior design of Project Venus, crafted by Luca Dini Design and Architecture, is truly one-of-a-kind. Silvia Margutti, the head designer of this project, highlights the daring yet welcoming identity of Venus’ interior. The design is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of Heesen Interior, with a focus on contrasts and unique harmony. With its in-house fine cabinet-making workshop, Heesen is among the select few shipyards in the world that can offer exquisite finishes, reflections, and textures. Venus boasts six spacious staterooms that accommodate up to twelve guests, including an 82-square-meter owners’ quarters on the main deck with a private veranda on the starboard side for a secluded outdoor experience.

The outdoor areas, spanning 252 square meters, have been meticulously designed to provide the perfect setting for al fresco dining, entertaining, and relaxation. The sundeck, measuring 110 square meters, stands out as the centerpiece, offering versatility and an ideal layout for impeccable crew service, complete with double stair access. A luxurious whirlpool adjacent to the bar captivates attention with its breathtaking view of the horizon and natural beauty. A hard top protects the sundeck’s bar and lounge area and features comfortable sofas and armchairs around coffee tables. The sun loungers on the aft also provide an ideal vantage point for observing the world while cruising.

Moving to the bridge deck, the aft terrace boasts a bespoke expandable round table for al fresco dining. An aft lounge is perfect for entertaining guests before transitioning to the dining area. Flush sliding doors connect the sky lounge to the terrace, creating a luxurious indoor-outdoor space. After dinner, guests can retreat indoors for coffee and drinks. The upper pantry, equipped with a dumbwaiter, enables the crew to deliver exceptional service.

On the main deck, the aft terrace features comfortable built-in settees and accesses the fixed swim platform via double stairs. By strategically placing the tender and toys forward on the main deck, we have freed up 35 square meters to create a remarkable beach club. This area includes a wellness area with a sauna, day head, shower, and a fully serviced bar, making it one of the most sought-after spaces on board Venus.