Heesen yachts launch Superyacht

The 47m Heesen yachts Lady Petra, boasting sophisticated exterior by Omega Architects and beautiful interior by Bannenberg & Rowell, was launched on Saturday, April 28.

This wonderful vessel offers luxurious Owner´s suite situated on the upper deck, with the guest cabins located on the lower deck, providing the Owners with full privacy while aboard.

The interior decor is inspired by the 20th Century industrial Dutch design, optical geometric studies, and shapes coming from industrial components such as formers and frames.

There is a media and games room, ideal for children, situated in the area that is normally reserved for the master cabin forward on the main deck.

During the ceremony of the launching his new superyacht, Frans Heesen took the opportunity to announce his retirement from official functions in the company that bears his name.

Worlds latest 'Giga-yacht'

"A" is the worlds latest giga-yacht - yes a giga-yacht, that's even more super than a superyacht! Owned by Russian Billionaire Andrew Melnchenko, designed by Phillippe Stark, and an estimated $300m build cost "A" has the wow factor.

At 118m/394ft long you can hardly miss it, and with an usual design this yacht certainly stands out from the crowd. A boasts bomb proof class, 3 swimming pools on board, including one which can switch from fresh to salt water at the push of a button, room for 42 staff, and a fuel tank that costs an estimated $1m to fill (757,000 litres.)

Abramovich celebrates New Year's Eve in style

Roman Abramovich saw in the New Year with 400 friends at a party on is 70 acre estate. The party was estimated to cost in the region of £5m and even included a performance by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Guests at the event included Misha Barton, Rupert Murdoch and Marc Jacobs.

Many guests stayed on board Roman's super-yacht - the largest in the world at 536ft - which boasts two swimming pools, a helipad and a submarine.