Engineering:Galactica Star
![]() Galactica Star in Barcalona.
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Name: | Galactica Star |
Owner: | Kola Aluko |
Builder: | Heesen Yachts |
Yard number: | 16465 |
Launched: | 2013 |
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Class and type: | Motor yacht |
Tonnage: | 984 gross tons |
Length: | 65 m (213 ft) |
Beam: | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) |
Draught: | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
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Speed: | 27 knots (50 km/h) (maximum) |
Capacity: | 12 passengers |
Crew: | 13 crew members |
Galactica Star is a superyacht built in 2013 at the Dutch Heesen Yachts shipyard.[1][2] The interior design of Galactica Star was done by Bannenberg & Rowell Design and the exterior work was done by Omega Architects.[3]
Design
The length of the yacht is 65 m (213 ft) and the beam is 11.40 m (37.4 ft). The draught of Galactica Star is 3.05 m (10.0 ft). Both the materials of the hull and the superstructure are made out of Aluminium with teak laid decks. The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands. The beautiful 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star (Project Omnia YN 16465) is a Fast Displacement (FDHF) superyacht concept vessel, with aluminium hull and superstructure designed by Van Oossanen and Heesen Yachts Naval Architects. Galactica Star's exterior is designed by Omega Architects. She is able to accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 elegant cabins and has a crew of 13.
Yacht Specifications
Type/ Year: Heesen Yachts 65m FDHF/2013 Refit: -
L.O.A.: 65 m
Guests: 12
Cabins: 6
Cruise speed: 24
Builder/ designer: Heesen Yachts, Heesen, Omega, Omega Architects, Van Oossanen & Associates
Locations: EUROPE
Engines
The main engines are two MTU 20V 4000 M93L with a combined power of 11.184 hp (8.340 kW). The yacht Galactica Star can reach a maximum speed of 27 knots (50 km/h), with a cruising speed of 24 knots (44 km/h).
See also
- Motor yacht
- List of motor yachts by length
- Heesen Yachts
References
- ↑ "Heesen launches 65 metre superyacht Galactica Star". http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/heesen-launches-65-metre-superyacht-galactica-star/.
- ↑ "In Pictures: Heesen's 65 metre Galactica Star delivered". http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/in-pictures-heesen-s-65-metre-galactica-star-delivered/.
- ↑ "First look on board Heesen's superyacht Galactica Star". http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/first-look-on-board-heesen-s-superyacht-galactica-star/.