Case Study: Heesen Yachts achieves faster, more efficient custom yacht design with Dassault Systèmes CATIA

Heesen Yachts

Heesen Yachts, a Dutch shipbuilder of custom luxury yachts, faced the challenge of managing the extreme complexity of bespoke design and construction. Their old 2D design tools were insufficient for handling the demands of modern yacht customization, which required more amenities and luxury within shorter delivery times. To support innovation and handle this complexity, they turned to Dassault Systèmes for a solution, implementing their CATIA 3D modeling applications.

Dassault Systèmes provided an integrated 3D design environment that enabled multidisciplinary collaboration across all departments. This solution allowed Heesen to create, analyze, and optimize designs in a virtual space, ensuring parts fit together correctly before production and facilitating changes based on client input. The measurable results included the successful delivery of the revolutionary Galactica Star superyacht, which achieved a top speed of nearly 30 knots and uses 20% less fuel than other yachts in its class, all while ensuring designs were right the first time and delivered on schedule.

Heesen Yachts