The 50m Orion joins the Heesen fleet
The 50 m hybrid superyacht YN 20750, now christened Orion, has joined the Heesen Yachts fleet. This milestone marks the Dutch shipyard's third delivery in 2025, highlighting a busy and successful year thus far.
Key features of Orion:
- Exterior by Omega, interior by Cristiano Gatto Design
- 50-metre, all-aluminium, sub-500GT
- Ultra-efficient FDHF, hybrid propulsion
- Bahamas-friendly shallow draft of 2.15m
- Twelve guests in six cabins
- Available for select charter via Ocean Independence
As the third vessel in the shipyard’s advanced 50-metre Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) aluminium series equipped with hybrid propulsion, she represents the next generation of responsible luxury. With silent cruising up to 10 knots, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions, Orion resets the standard for eco-conscious yachting.
Orion is the result of a close collaboration between Heesen, the owner’s team and Cristiano Gatto, who created a bespoke selection of loose furniture to tailor the yacht to match the owners vision and lifestyle. The yacht’s sleek, contemporary interior was penned by Cristiano Gatto and his team who, alongside Heesen’s engineers and craftspeople, created the perfect luxurious canvas for owners to express their creativity. The interior showcases unparalleled Dutch quality craftsmanship, featuring over 37 different materials, including exquisite Italian marble, high-gloss woods, and woven leather.
At her core, Orion is a technological powerhouse. Constructed from lightweight aluminium and the ultra-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Form devised by van Oossanen and engineered by Heesen's in-house team of engineers, she is powered by two MTU 12V 2000 M61 (IMO III) engines. This enables a top speed of 16.3 knots and boasts an impressive transatlantic range of 3,750 nautical miles at 12 knots, consuming a mere 98 litres per hour excluding hotel load. In hybrid mode at 10 knots, this drops to just 45 litres per hour. With a shallow draught of just 2.15 metres, Orion is perfectly equipped to navigate diverse cruising grounds, from the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas to the Mediterranean.
The exterior design, a hallmark of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, features a striking vertical bow and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light. Inside, the 499 GT interior volume accommodates twelve guests in six staterooms, including a main deck owner's stateroom and a full-beam VIP suite.
Orion will join Ocean Independence's charter fleet and will be available for select clients to enjoy the luxury of a silent cruise in an unparalleled Northern European-quality superyacht.
