A Bridge Too Far for this SuperYacht!
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Heesen Yachts’ largest yacht to date, the 80-metre Galactica, is on its way to Harlingen for completion and sea trials. Yet, after first not being able to pass under a bridge near Den Bosch due to high water levels, it subsequently faced the same problem near Heusden. Late last night, the yacht finally managed to pass, a feat Heesen calls ‘business as usual’.
The 80-metre all-aluminium Project Cosmos, now known as MY Galactica, began its maiden voyage on Saturday, 8 January by passing through the tight lock in Macharen. With only 15 cm of clearance on each side, Heesen had to wait for a calm day with no wind.
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WTF, seriously impressive manoeuvring by the transport crew! I can't believe it fit. Also, great soundtrack!
I wonder if management ever thinks it would be prudent to move their facilities to a more accessible location?
@MajorLazer182
2 жыл бұрын
I think its a matter of time until they have to relocate as they will lose to competition otherwise
@TheBoatDude
2 жыл бұрын
The majority of their yachts are considerably smaller than this. I wouldn't make sense to uproot their whole operation for 1 or 2 boats out of dozens in a decade that are a hassle to move.
@williamdrijver4141
2 жыл бұрын
Their workforce is located around their current location.
@John1911
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering same, but the follow on comments here brought it more into perspective.
@makdaddy8399
2 жыл бұрын
Building new facilities is impossible these days with environmental processes and NIMBY. Only existing facilities can build super yachts.
I must compliment all the repliers here as you are giving truly intelligent answers to this question/video. Thank you.
LOVED the music! Perfect! Man, it looks like they had to let some air out of the tires to clear the next-to-last bridge! LOL!
The last time I came this early, I had to pay child support
@Fitzwillyfl
2 жыл бұрын
And. I died 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@YourChannel563
2 жыл бұрын
@Patrick Woods lmao or the poop shoot
wow those tugs are AMAZING at what they do. Such impressive control I would imagine any yacht captain would be jealous!
These videos never stop being awesome. I wonder when the yacht builders will have to move their shipyards closer to the sea.
@weatherman5124
2 жыл бұрын
With climate change rearranging the whole coast line of the netherlands in this century i think they are happy with where they are right now.
@williamdrijver4141
2 жыл бұрын
@@weatherman5124 That "rearrangement" will be minimal. Sea level rise does not happen that fast luckily. Perhaps more powerful storms, but that won't damage well built yacht sheds in large port imo.
@christianwestling2019
2 жыл бұрын
@@weatherman5124 Lol, imagine believing this. 😄
@Luuxs
2 жыл бұрын
@@christianwestling2019 no bank would invest in a sinking europe :P follow the money
@christianwestling2019
2 жыл бұрын
@@Luuxs Exactly. I love how all the climate activists like the Obamas & Al Gore warn of rising sea levels but you don't see them moving to the mountains. Like "if the sea is rising, why did you recently buy a house by the ocean?" 😄
Getting this done alone is a masterpiece of planning. Cool Video!
As someone who works in logistics (nothing to do with moving yachts unfortunately) this kind of this I find very interesting, thanks.
@heyokaikaggen6288
2 жыл бұрын
The big 'L', hardly anyone notices but the world doesn't work without it.
What a gorgeous yacht & beautifully shot & edited !!
Fabulous boat and filming
Wow! Tugboat Captains and their crew are top notch!
Talk about a stressful job! Only 15 inches per side. Wow! My wife can barely park her Volkswagen into our Double Garage without hitting something! Thanks for the video.
@kellingtonlink956
2 жыл бұрын
That is exactly why I use the Metric System around my Wife. Cheers!
there is also a video of the second attempt, and that time it crashed into the bridge
Kudos to the sound/film crew... this is EPIC.
great footage
This video was done so beautifully. Your camera angles and views from the air are done with such artistry and the music compliments each shot enhancing the beauty of the film. Such cinematography is unsurpassed.
That shot where the yacht is among the houses gives an impression how massive it is. Truly a floating palace in comparison, and a bit obscene imo, but such is the economic disparity between super yacht owners and regular folk.
@Alex-cw3rz
2 жыл бұрын
Those are the houses of the people that work exceptionally hard, so that other can afford these superyacht as they take another bonus while paying the workers the same rates.
@truthhurts4948
2 жыл бұрын
@@Alex-cw3rz Oh, you mean the same people who can decide to start their own company ?!?
@Alex-cw3rz
2 жыл бұрын
@@truthhurts4948 how nieve and how ignorant on the topic do you have to be to say something as stupid as "but they can start their own company"🤦♂️ With what capital mastermind? How do they start it when they have a full time job? Do they have to care for a relative? Why don't you think for two seconds instead of showing us all what a clown you are.
@truthhurts4948
2 жыл бұрын
@@Alex-cw3rz “nieve” …. HaHa, it’s “naive”. So, that tells me a lot about you and why you are JEALOUS. You wouldn’t make it. Instead of being a sheep, be a wolf. You can cry all you want, it won’t help. Grow up and work for what you want. Of course, only less than 1% will be able to afford a super yacht, but you certainly won’t even have a rowboat unless you work, budget & save. YOU are the clown !!!!
This video is amazing.
With so many small inland waters here, Dutch tug captains are really specialists We also slide finished newly build ships sideways in our narrow waterways. With so many yachtbuilders here most are close to sea, but some of them are still in places that in the old days were good enough for the size ships they used to build. All ship builders here ( and we have many ) are forced to build bigger ships lately.
Cool 😎 video 🎥
Couldn't they let some air out of the tires? Then it might fit under that bridge.
@easternwoods4378
2 жыл бұрын
Or fill the fuel and water tanks
@festerofest4374
2 жыл бұрын
Yea.... not being finished yet I can't imagine it is fully fueled yet. That will be the responsibility of the new owner, haha. I don't think with yachts it works the same way as when you buy a new car... the dealer gives you a full tank of gas. If full of water and fuel I have to imagine it would it sit a good bit lower in the water.
@dunes7
2 жыл бұрын
Should've put my missus on board, that'd put it lower in the water ;)
@jeffhallel8211
2 жыл бұрын
They could have invited the spectators onboard.
Glad to see it! I've sent you a few instagram posts about it. Hoping you would've read them... (couldn't find the youtube message feature anymore) It was widely covered on Dutch news outlets. Hadn't gotten any response though; so glad to see it somehow got to your attention!
That tug in the back with the telescoping pilothouse would be an interesting walkthrough
Wow. Unbelievable! So little clearance on top and sides. Thanks for an amazing view from all sides.
Great job on the video and production! Perfect music.
In your 5 minute video, can you explain the different materials the yachts are made of & why might this owner order all aluminum? Pluses & negatives?
@skiingfast1
2 жыл бұрын
Yachts are either Glass Reinforced Plastic aka fiberglass aka plastic, or metal. Aluminum is a lot lighter than steel so saves on fuel costs and is becoming semi common for yachts. The plastic yachts are made by being pressed into expensive forms, so to differ the cost of the forming molds the builders build many of that design, and they are smaller so more people can afford them.
@DawnalynForrest
2 жыл бұрын
@@skiingfast1 interesting! Thanks for your feedback.
@jaquigreenlees
2 жыл бұрын
@@skiingfast1 The added flex of larger hulls on fiberglass hulls also causes a lot of damage to the hull, so there is an upper limit to the size of composite hulls. They do NOT use aluminum for hulls, they use Aluminum alloy. Pure aluminum is way to weak to hold it's shape without being alloyed with a stiffer metal. Any company saying they build boats with aluminum should be sued for false advertising. ;)
Wonderfull Video, thank you so much!
Epic Video!
That was some skill in keeping yacht off walls and under bridges.
Incredible yacht! Perhaps the most beautiful I have ever seen on KZread channels. And you got me with the thumbnail.... after the Ferretti fire last week I thought oh-no, first that disaster and now a new yacht lost control and smashed into a bridge. Clearly they had dozens of people judging whether it would fit thankfully. And superb drone work and editing in this video!
Good job tom
... wow, rather hair-raising journey ... congrat's to the excellence of the Tug-boat Captain ... what an amazing co-ordinated effort to complete this journey successfully ...
That was cool. I'm glad they didn't scratch it. lol.
It has rained a lot so the waterlevel in our rivers was (is) exceptionally high. They had to wait till it dropped somewhat.
@kevinrandall01
2 жыл бұрын
No - really, who knew.
Really liked the soundtrack!👍🏼☮️
Nice looking yacht
damn, with that music and views, it's breathtaking
Beautiful Yacht!
Thanks Tom, thanks eSysman, amazing video! Go the Dutchies!
Great work by Tom
Welcome to our beautiful Ocean Planet, and the Maritime Industry, one of the best, with great people. #HeroesAtSea.
Excellent footage and sound track, thank you!
and no fenders !!! wow ! that's precision.
Beautiful footage!
Now that was impressive!!! 😳😳😳
This video is gorgeous. Beautiful work capturing this ship and story.
The SMS is a good idea. Well done
Liked the rising bridge on the following barge.
Nice 👍
I like your music choice in your credits. Next , what do you think of the new durigible or air yacht concept being prototyped? Take care, be safe, Erik
Wow!
Thanks man, this is a magnificent video.
you need to cross under this bridge at full speed, the water level will lower around the hull by itself ;-)
@richardgiles2484
2 жыл бұрын
Are you 100% sure. And would you bet your life on it 🤔
@philipmackin1025
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardgiles2484 It's called "squat". However Fox Bravo did not take into account the dimensions. There is no way possible to attain top speed.
@richardgiles2484
2 жыл бұрын
@@philipmackin1025 thanks for the information. But sounds really risky to me 🤔🤣
@erickoster152
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardgiles2484 On my fathers boat we would pass the same bridges weekly so we were able to measure 7 or 8 inches difference between floating under the bridge and going full-ahead but if you get used to that and take to many risks one day you lose your cockpit roof
@dutchman7623
2 жыл бұрын
@@erickoster152 And what about a week of rain... This is the Maas river, and it was higher than expected this time of the year.
I'm in love with your videos!! Learning about a part of society most of us will never experience!! Thank you!!
WOW!!!
Awesome video!!!
Amazing footage… One of the best if not the best 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰
Awesome!
Love the sound track.
Wow. Heessen's shipyard in Oss is about 85 miles (135 km) inland.
I really love the music!
Beautiful filming! 👍👍
Wow! The logistical planning for this venture is insane!
Smoooooooooooooth 🥳
Great content.
Love the video,
As I kid I really liked TV series Battlestar Galactica
Outstanding!
I like the tug that can stick its neck up, the giraffe of the waterways 🙂
Another great video. I hope the next one contains the yacht hitting the bridge and yacht specs.
Great music. Must be nice to be James Bond for a while !
WOW 👌
Very impressive all around.
Hiya, what a to-do, everybody knows if your 'moter' is too tall for a bridge you let some air out the tyres! Stay safe, Steve...
That foredeck needs a bit of camber to improve drainage!
WOW!! What an amazing video. Thank you!!
I was going to ask about water levels. Thanks. Great video
Great video, great sound, en well edited. Good job !1
Time for Heesen to stop making bigger yachts or get new facilities for them. It does look good, so I look forward to seeing it finished.
Well, that tightened up a few sphincters.
Awesome video 👌🏻👌🏻
That's very impressive boat handling and towing. 15cm clearance is crazy impressive! Perhaps take jobs on smaller yachts in future?
@dutchman7623
2 жыл бұрын
This one isn't finished yet. Two decks will be added. That's done where the bridges can open. The builder knew exactly how high he could go.
Does anyone know... there was another Heesen yacht before called Galactica in 2016. What happened to that one? Is it perhaps the same owner? Ty
It's now in my hometown
Cool!
Jesus Christ that’s nerve wracking 😳
"A bridge too far", hmm? I see what you did there...
3:25 Engine room... give me full power. A couple of scratches will buff right out
Wow my dream yacht. Ok I can Dream.
To be fair, it is rare this river has so much water, normally the bridges are higher
@MrEDW69
2 жыл бұрын
no, the bridge is always the same height. Only the water is normally lower. 😛
@Dylan-iq1de
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrEDW69 yes, that’s what I said. The river has so much water, it’s higher, making the bridge lower
Very pretty boat. I run a hardstand in New Zealand, 10 Tonnes max, logistics are still, nonetheless, the biggest factor
Perhaps you could make a video about pro`s and con´s of building a all aluminum vessel!? It would ofc be light, it would not rust but there MUST be downsides..
The only known video by eSysman in which he neither appears or speaks in.
@eSysmanSuperYachts
2 жыл бұрын
There are others! kzread.info/dash/bejne/c3p5sdWOp7q_lc4.html
Nice
Title could better be "A Bridge Too Low"
Came for Sir Connery, but all I got was paint scrapes.
Great video, Does anyone know who the music is by?
Is this the same place AWOL was when it was refit?
Thanx esysman. I feel like it's heesen time to build mega yachts I think the timing is perfect with the current yacht sales boom. I remember they built the legendary Octopussy yacht which was the fastest of it's time, they really always up for the challenge.