Heesen joins hull and superstructure of 65m Fast Displacement Hull Form
In December 2011, at its facility in Oss, Netherlands, Heesen Yachts joined the hull and superstructure of its 65m Fast Displacement Hull Form superyacht...…
Heesen Yachts has announced that in December the hull and superstructure of the 65m Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) YN 16465 were joined together at their shipyard in Oss, the Netherlands.
The FDHF, which was developed by Van Oossanen and Associates and uses techniques that were developed by NASA.
The FDHF uses innovative techniques in the construction of its decks, bulkheads and part of the superstructure plating. A series of 300mm wide extruded aluminium plates are welded together using a ‘friction-stir’ technique to form huge plates 2.5m x 12m in size. This means that, essentially, the plates are welded together without adding welding material, resulting in less heat being produced during the process and a large plate with uniform mechanical properties.
As the developers of the FDHF, Van Oossanen and Associates was excited to see the results of the projects: "It is always exciting to see a project materialise", said Perry an Oossanen. “However, on a project like this, of this size, with so much effort put in the development prior to construction, it is three times the excitement. To see the high level of quality Heesen has put in the hull construction, and it being combined with the superstructure for the first time, is very thrilling.”
YN 16465, which has exteriors designed by Omega Architects, is now in the outfitting stage in the enlarged and renewed dry dock in shed number five at the facility in Oss. Her interiors are by Bannenberg and Rowell Design.
YN 16465's delivery is scheduled for June 2013.
To see the joining of the hull and superstructure, click on the video below to see the time lapse video.
Related Links
Heesen Yachts profile
Van Oossanen and Associates profile
Omega Architects Yacht Design profile
Bannenberg and Rowell Design profile
The FDHF, which was developed by Van Oossanen and Associates and uses techniques that were developed by NASA.
The FDHF uses innovative techniques in the construction of its decks, bulkheads and part of the superstructure plating. A series of 300mm wide extruded aluminium plates are welded together using a ‘friction-stir’ technique to form huge plates 2.5m x 12m in size. This means that, essentially, the plates are welded together without adding welding material, resulting in less heat being produced during the process and a large plate with uniform mechanical properties.
Heesen's 65m FDHF (credit: Justin Ratcliffe)
As the developers of the FDHF, Van Oossanen and Associates was excited to see the results of the projects: "It is always exciting to see a project materialise", said Perry an Oossanen. “However, on a project like this, of this size, with so much effort put in the development prior to construction, it is three times the excitement. To see the high level of quality Heesen has put in the hull construction, and it being combined with the superstructure for the first time, is very thrilling.”
YN 16465, which has exteriors designed by Omega Architects, is now in the outfitting stage in the enlarged and renewed dry dock in shed number five at the facility in Oss. Her interiors are by Bannenberg and Rowell Design.
YN 16465's delivery is scheduled for June 2013.
To see the joining of the hull and superstructure, click on the video below to see the time lapse video.
Related Links
Heesen Yachts profile
Van Oossanen and Associates profile
Omega Architects Yacht Design profile
Bannenberg and Rowell Design profile
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