On September 27, 2016 Galactica Super Nova was awarded Best Exterior Design and Finest New Superyacht of the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.
Congratulations to her visionary Owners and to the exterior designer Espen Oeino!
This is the third international accolade received by Heesen’s flagship.
The 70m Galactica Super Nova and the newly built 85m dry dock are a sign of yet bigger and better things to come for Heesen shipyards.
Guido de Groot’s studio does not only design luxury yacht exteriors and interiors. From time to time the design office is asked to take on other kinds of projects and offer services to complement their core disciplines. Characteristically one such service comes in the form of graphic design, mainly of yacht logos and accompanying nameplates.
Normally, a yacht will proudly display her name on her transom and on her side along with her registered home port. However, her logo may also be included in a plethora of items ranging from towels, linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware, stationery and crew uniforms as a way of creating a coherent identity for the yacht. We believe that the design of each one of the logos illustrated capture the essence of the yacht exterior and interior design.
Kept in pristine condition, with annual maintenance and updates, ARIADNA has remained at the top of the 45m-50m superyacht class since her launch. Her design features generous deck spaces with an impressive sun deck and waterfall Jacuzzi, and six large cabins accommodating twelve guests.
This luxury superyacht is available for viewings exclusively by appointment with Imperial.
SPECIFICATION
47m / 153ft
Launched 2011
Built by Heesen Yachts
Cruising Speed 12knots
10 crew
Accommodation for 12 in 6 cabins
Photography and Video by Breed Media
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The Vivante 73 is a 22.5m fast-displacement aluminium motor yacht, currently under construction at the Jetten Shipyard in the Netherlands. Her graceful exterior lines are by Guido de Groot, as is her interior design. Construction is a coordinated effort between Vivante Yachts and the Jetten shipyard, with the latter also fitting her interior out. Her naval architecture was done by Van Oossanen.
Designed as a family yacht, but primarily aimed at experienced yacht owners; she is thoroughly practical and planned for use all year round. She features, for instance, a fully integrated sliding Bimini cover with a wrap around awning which completely encloses the aft area, allowing her to be used in colder climates and all seasons.
Her interior is both modern and inviting. She features a full beam master cabin on her lower deck along with two identical cabins planned mainly for use by children, with ample space for toys and kitted out with gaming consoles.
Thanks to her ‘Fast Displacement Hull Form’ her performance is a very respectable 27.5 knots achieved by the use of her twin Scania DI-16 engines. The Vivante 73 benefits from the use of twin gyros and an interceptor system, which greatly enhance her stability, coordinated control of trim, list and turn. The deployment of this technology and her no-nonsense design make her a very comfortable, practical and livable yacht.
As in previous years, Cramm Yachting Systems will be taking part in the 2016 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. This unique annual event is the world’s premier rendezvous for luxury yacht owners, builders and premium equipment suppliers from all over the world. With an average attendance of more than 30,000 professional visitors, the show is a superb occasion to meet the cream of the crop in the global yacht industry, and check out the latest boat-related products and services.
From 28 September to 1 October, Cramm can be found in the Holland Yachting Group’s Holland Pavilion, on quay Antoine 1er B in the iconic Port Hercules. Our stand number is QAB5. We look forward to meeting old friends and making new acquaintances, and hope you will join us. If you’d like to make an appointment, please contact via or +31 518 461 600. We hope to meet you in Monaco.
Every now and then as a studio we are able to take on a project that is quite unconventional. It is one of the aspects of our job that makes it so interesting. Serenitas is one such project. Serenitas’ interior is a real departure from the Guido de Groot Design office in terms of her design language, but the studio was happy to boldly go where they had not been before…
Describing her interior poses a little challenge. Guido admits that the studio sought inspiration from the interiors of the very first series of Star Trek, a popular science fiction TV programme of the 1970’s. “We took a close look at the interior of the original Enterprise space ship, and looked at re-creating some of the retro-futuristic elements.” The result is an interior that has modern soft shapes for the furniture with the purpose of making an interior that is friendly in nature. “We also selected light coloured marbles in blue and white to give a fresh and calm feeling, combined with grey and blue leathers and white lacquer finishes.”
The 32m motor yacht is currently being built in Turkey at the Mengi Yay shipyard under the supervision of Yacht Marine. She is to be delivered to her owners in 2017. Beam us up Scotty.
Vanquish yachts is a brand that offers a very full spectrum of designs, ranging from the VQ16 (waverunner/tender) right up to the VQ90 Veloce, an all aluminium thrilling beast of a vessel. The latter’s name gives a clear indication of her staggering high-speed capabilities. The complete range is characterized by spectacular levels of performance and exciting styling; a product of the collaboration between Vanquish Yachts and Guido de Groot Design.
The VQ48 by Vanquish Yachts is the first of this exciting series of “Pure Power” vessels. She offers awe-inspiring acceleration, immense agility and excellent sea keeping thanks to her hull developed by Studio Delta. Her clean and unfussy lines are characteristic of Guido de Groot’s design office. The complete Vanquish range is linked by sharing similar looking hull forms and detailing, making them instantly recognisable.
Almost simultaneous to the construction of the VQ48 are the first models of the VQ16 Waverunner/Tender, currently receiving their finishing touches at the yard. This compact craft has very nimble handling; she handles much like you would expect a marine equivalent of a go-kart to. She looks dynamic and is so too, offering the performance expected of the brand. The intention is that this tender can be configured and specified to match the colours and trim of the “mother-ship”; a way to make them instantly familiar and visually linked to the larger Vanquish yacht.
Last, but by no means least (quite the contrary in fact) is the VQ90 Veloce. This range-topping vessel, built entirely in aluminium, has a sleek and elegant exterior profile, the manoeuvrability of a vessel a third smaller and a swiftness that seldom is found in vessels of her size and kind. She will be capable of electrifying speeds in excess of 55 knots, achieved by the use of three MTU 16V 4000 M90 engines coupled to Arneson Surface drives and an optimised hull. When the VQ90 Veloce is built she will be one of the ten fastest yachts of her size in the world.
Set in the iconic Port Hercules of the Principality of Monaco since 1991, the MYS is the only place to admire, visit and purchase around 120 extraordinary one-off superyachts built by the world’s most respectful shipyards. 40 new launches are unveiled in world premiere at every edition.
Over 580 exhibiting companies and partners participate in the MYS, among the world leading luxury yachting companies: the trendiest superyacht builders, yacht designers, luxury manufacturers and the most important brokerage houses.
The Monaco Yacht Show is the one and only occasion in the year – and in the world – to discover the greatest of superyachting in the glamorous setting of Monaco. The show has the privilege of benefiting from the recognition and the support of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.
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The Cannes Yachting Festival opened its doors on 6 September and the Van der Valk boat show team are there as we write, meeting old friends and new. They’re also proudly presenting two new members of our fleet, the Continental Two Grey Falcon and Continental Three Jangada, in the Super Yacht Extension at berth number SYE039. There is a dedicated lounge tent next door at SYE228, ready to welcome you and provide assistance and information.
Grey Falcon, the 19th Continental Two Van der Valk has launched to date, boasts an exterior that is designed in-house and an interior signed Guido de Groot. With a top speed of 32 knots, it is one of the fastest boats we’ve ever produced. The 25-metre Jangada is the second Continental Three and rests upon a design created in close cooperation with Nick Top, Guido de Groot and the highly experienced owner.
Both superyachts are highly distinctive and demonstrate the impressive range of options available from Van der Valk. Come join us in Cannes at any time between now and Sunday to chat about what we can do for you. If you’d like to make an appointment, contact marketing manager Yoeri Bijker via or call him on +31 626 888 980. We’re also posting regular live updates on social media, so don’t forget to check our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Apple just announced its newest smartphones—the Apple iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus—and, for the most part, they’re exactly what we were expecting. While very similar to the existing iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in terms of look and feel, there are some differences to be aware of.
And though there’s plenty of hand-wringing about these changes, we thought we’d cut through all the noise and explain exactly how the iPhone 7 compares to the best phones on the market.