Illusion (yacht)
Illusion is a superyacht built in 2013 at the Dutch Heesen Yachts shipyard.[1][2] The interior design of Illusion was done by Bannenberg & Rowell Design and the exterior work was done by Omega Architects.[3] It was launched as the Galactica Star with an original sale price of €65 million.[4]
 Illusion in Barcelona. | |
| History | |
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 Cayman Islands | |
| Name | Illusion |
| Builder | Heesen Yachts |
| Yard number | 16465 |
| Launched | 25 March 2013 |
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| General characteristics | |
| 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) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 27 knots (50 km/h) (maximum) |
| Capacity | 12 passengers |
| Crew | 13 crew members |
The yacht was seized in 2017 as part of the US government Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative[5][6] from former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.[6] It was then sold at auction in 2019 to Burgess yachts representing an unknown buyer.[7] It was then renamed to the Illusion.
The yacht is owned by shell company Paxford Ltd.[6] and is operated by Burgess yachts, a yacht service provider, where it is available for charter.[8]
Design
The length of the yacht is 65 m (213 ft) and the beam is 11.40 m (37.4 ft). The draught of Illusion is 3.05 m (10.0 ft). Both the materials of the hull and the superstructure are made out of aluminum with teak laid decks. The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands. The 65m Heesen superyacht Illusion (Project Omnia YN 16465) is a Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) superyacht concept vessel, with aluminum hull and superstructure designed by Van Oossanen and Heesen Yachts Naval Architects. Illusion's exterior is designed by Omega Architects.
Yacht specifications
The vessel has six cabins to accommodate 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Builder/ designer: Heesen Yachts, Heesen, Omega, Omega Architects, Van Oossanen & Associates
Engines
The main engines are two MTU 20V 4000 M93L with a combined power of 11,184 hp (8,340 kW). The yacht Illusion can reach a maximum speed of 27 knots (50 km/h), with a cruising speed of 24 knots (44 km/h).
References
- "Heesen launches 65 metre superyacht Galactica Star".
- "In Pictures: Heesen's 65 metre Galactica Star delivered".
- "First look on board Heesen's superyacht Galactica Star".
- Slater-Robins, Max (22 September 2015). "What it's like inside the £50 million yacht that Jay Z and Beyoncé used for their holidays". Business Insider. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- "Department of Justice Seeks to Recover Over $100 Million Obtained From Corruption in the Nigerian Oil Industry". www.justice.gov. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- Corrupt Oil Trader Turns On Colleagues in Massive Africa Bribe Case, September 14, 2021, Bloomberg News
- Maclean, Malcolm (26 July 2019). "Heesen motor yacht Galactica Star sold at auction". Boat International Media. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- "About ILLUSION". Burgess Yachts.