Ship&Offshore | Issue 02/2024
First restyled yacht of 55-m series delivered
Dutch shipyard Heesen has delivered the first yacht of the restyled 55-m series following intensive tests in the North Sea. During the three-day sea trials, Iris Blue met all the required specifications, and the tests were conducted smoothly and according to plans, Heesen said in a statement. During the second day of trials, the yacht was tested in rough sea conditions, with waves up to 1.7m from north to northwest and westerly to north-westerly winds with gusts up to 28 knots. Just like her foresisters, Iris Blue proved to be highly responsive, accepting steering commands immediately, the shipyard said....