Heesen Yachts has delivered the 55-metre motor yacht Pa’lante (YN 21055), the first delivery of 2026 for the Dutch shipyard. Following successful sea trials in the North Sea, the vessel is currently departing the Netherlands for its shakedown cruise.
The yacht will join its new owners for their maiden voyage in the Mediterranean later in the summer prior to its official debut at the Monaco Yacht Show, taking place from 23 to 26 September. Watch a video of the sea trials of Pa’Lante below.
Range of 4500 miles
Featuring exterior lines by Omega Architects and interior design by Luca Dini, Pa’lante is a motor yacht designed for long voyages. An optimised steel hull ensures maximum comfort and economic operation, delivering a range of 4500 nautical miles at 11 knots.
Balancing an internal volume of approximately 760 GT with a 55-metre length, a 9.6-metre beam, and a 2.7-metre draught, the yacht pairs the scale required for transoceanic passages with the ideal proportions needed to access charming Mediterranean ports.
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Built on spec
The delivery of Pa’lante underscores Heesen‘s continued commitment to building yachts on speculation. The shipyard’s commercial strategy remains firmly rooted in its smart custom approach, drawing on operational data from across the fleet to continually refine and improve both the engineering and the design of the 55-metre steel class. As a result, no two yachts in the 55-metre steel class are alike.
Jeroen van der Meer, CEO Heesen Yachts: ‘A successful speculative build programme requires absolute confidence in naval architecture and engineering, disciplines we maintain entirely in-house. By continually refining a proven steel platform with operational data, we optimise both efficiency and reliability. Such a rigorous approach guarantees uncompromising quality while significantly reducing delivery times.’
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Particulars of the Pa’Lante are:
- Hull type: Steel Hull
- Exterior design: Omega Architects
- Interior design: Luca Dini Design and Architecture
- Length over all: 55.0 metres
- Gross tonnage: Approx. 760 GT
- Accommodation: 12 guests in 6 staterooms
Picture: Pa’Lante during sea trials on the North Sea (photo by Ruben Griffioen).
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