Netherlands-based yacht builder Heesen Yachts has announced the launch of the 49.9-metre superyacht Cinderella Noel IV. Also known as Oslo24, Cinderella Noel IV was launched from the Heesen Yachts facility in Oss, the Netherlands.

The keel of Cinderella Noel IV was laid in October 2021 in a ceremony with the owner and their family, with  ‘good-luck coins’ welded to her. The highly-customised 50-metre steel superyacht was built for an experienced yachtsman, who wanted a second steering position on the fly, installing a flight of stairs to facilitate the transition from the flybridge to the wheelhouse.

Cinderella Noel IV features exterior design by Clifford Denn Design, while her interior design was penned by Luca Dini Design & Architecture, alongside naval architecture by her builder Heesen Yachts.

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“This project has been a unique experience,” said Silvia Margutti of Luca Dini Design and Architecture, “driven by the owner’s passion and the shipyard’s expertise, with every detail analysed and agreed with the clients. This ‘Smart Custom’ build confirmed Heesen’s ability to achieve excellent results and nurture a close relationship with clients to fulfil their special requests.”

The interior design brief for Cinderella Noel IV was to incorporate the family’s desire to spend life at sea. The décor is a refined and pure expression of quiet luxury and Scandinavian chic. White, greige and taupe soft furnishings contrast with high gloss Indian rosewood and dark oak flooring to create an elegant base for accents of colour.

Deep blue and musk-green elements punctuate the space beautifully. The yacht has been designed to navigate the fjords and waterways of the high northern latitudes, and the interior scheme complements the natural world where Cinderella Noel IV will cruise.

Fine leather panels crafted by Foglizzo Atelier depict antique sea charts of the owners’ favourite cruising areas. A leitmotif of gentle ripples in the woodwork is used vertically and horizontally to emphasise the connection with nature. Iconic pieces of loose furniture have been carefully selected from Cassina, Paola Lenti and Toso, to name just a few.

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The owner has been heavily involved in the design of Cinderella Noel IV, alongside the owner’s representative, Stefan Zucker of Zucker & Partner. She features leather and warm tones which adds a homely and comfortable feel to the vessel.

“We had a terrific experience with the clients and the shipyard. Heesen’s ‘Smart Custom’ solution represented the perfect starting point for an experienced yachtsman to concentrate on the important details for him and his family. Cinderella Noel IV is a testament to Heesen’s intelligent approach, allowing this family to create their dream machine with the certainty of a result which would have taken considerably more time and cost to build individually without being sufficiently tested,” explained Stefan Zucker.

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This steel yacht features a hybrid propulsion system, a first-time installation for Heesen, alongside a foldable mast for navigating bridge passages and channel navigation lights for planned canal and lock passages. These additions perfectly demonstrate a yacht built and equipped for its intended use.

In terms of performance, Cinderella Noel IV is equipped with twin MTU 8V 4000 M63 IMO III diesel engines and a Heesen hybrid propulsion system, for the ultimate luxury of silent cruising at up to 8.5 knots.

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“Cinderella Noel IV is imbued in every detail with the owners’ passion and experience. The energy they have put into creating a yacht that perfectly suits their lifestyle is impressive. They carefully considered every choice and worked closely with our team of experts to find the most intelligent solutions.  The design and build of this ‘Smart Custom’ yacht has been a wonderful experience for us all at the shipyard, building a yacht that will create lasting memories for this unique family. We are truly honoured they entrusted us with such a special project,” concluded Mark Cavendish, Heesen CCO.

Cinderella Noel IV will now complete her sea trials, she is then expected to be delivered by March 2024.