Rare woods, exquisite leathers, and precious fabrics combine to create an intricate and sophisticated interior whose construction demanded all the skills and expertise of Heesen’s artisans. As one of the most complex interior decors ever crafted by the yard, the finished design exudes a calm and luxurious elegance.
M/Y Lusine is the 4th largest yacht ever built by Heesen and the interior and exterior layouts have been tailored around the owner’s and family’s onboard living experience. The owner’s apartment and an exclusive helipad assure private boarding and a separate routing system allows the crew to discreetly perform duties without disturbing guests as they enjoy the different gathering and socialization spaces aboard.
The 60-meter-long, ultra-efficient steel yacht posed some design challenges for Heesen’s engineers and craftsmen. But a number of smart and innovative solutions, some of which a world first, were developed to meet the new owner’s requests and specifications. Originally dubbed ‘Project Falcon’ Lusine can accommodate 12 guests and 15 crew, features full tropical air conditioning, and is capable of cruising 4200 nautical miles at 13 knots. The two V12 MTU engines can power the megayacht to top speeds of 17.5 knots, and the sturdy steel exterior houses a total of 1060 GT, along with the stunning interiors there is a glass elevator that connects all decks, and the yacht carries a Boston Whaler tender in the aft garage complete with launching ramp.
Combined with the extensive state of the art naval engineering is original and eye-catching architectural enhancements such as the exterior bird wing motif. This sweeping exterior augmentation integrates the main deck with the bridge and sun deck without breaking the visually impressive, continuous horizontal window lines. Intensive tests carried out in the North Sea demonstrated favorable results, and in 30 knot winds she performed and handled admirably.
M/Y Lusine is the first yacht to be delivered this year by Heesen and has been successfully delivered to her new owner who is a well-know politcian and businessman in the United Arab Emirates.
