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WHY BUILD WITH TURQUOISE

Learn about the process and advantages of building at Turquoise, from philosophy to location and everything in between.

Building a yacht is complex. There’s a lot about it that’s difficult. But Turquoise’s location, It just makes the whole thing much smoother.

We get our strength from our dedicated team surrounded with expert naval engineers, excellent designers and elite sailors.

Whether you're looking to give your yacht a full makeover, just a facelift, an engine room rehaul or an interior redesign, we welcomes refit work on yachts built all shipyards.

The power of building in-house isn’t just higher quality control from the computer to the construction shed: it means we use resources more efficiently and with more speed.

Something big, something tough, something classic, something never done before. Our creations have no limit.

While you might think that we do a lot of work by hand, in reality, stepping onto the grounds of a Turquoise workshop is like stepping onto a spaceship.

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Forget Hot Baths. Turkey Is Now the World’s Third-Largest Builder of Superyachts.

The country's long boatbuilding heritage, cheap skilled labor and top european design partners add up to some of the world's finest launches., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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Turkey, known for hot baths, baklava and fine leather goods, is also a serious contender in yacht building.  But since marketing is not one of its strong suits, the country could stay the best-kept secret in the superyacht world. A rich maritime heritage, pedigree craftsmanship and low wages have created a niche that positions the country at the heart of yacht production.

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The collection of brands dotted along Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline include Turquoise, Akyacht, Alia, Vicem, Sirena, Dunya and Bilgin, along with lesser-known builders. After it’s delivered later this year, Dream Symphony —a magnificent 462.7-foot schooner built by Dream Ship Victory—will become the largest private sailing yacht in the world, knocking the Dutch-built Black Pearl off the podium.

There have been some impressive names to come out of Turkey, including the sailing yacht Maltese Falcon , the 348-ft. Dream, 253-foot Go , and the 236-foot Axioma , among dozens of others.

The 279-foot Victorious was delivered earlier this summer to its new owner, and made its public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show.  Courtesy Akyachts

At the Monaco Yacht Show two weeks ago, Bilgin displayed the first of its 263 series, Tatiana . Its interior includes walls and furniture of rich Macassar ebony, eucalyptus and different marbles, and the exterior has a sleek, sexy profile. Lead designer Emrecan Ozgun of Unique Yacht Design said his firm went all out to avoid “high-dosage design clichés” throughout the boat, making it one of the most contemporary, elegant launches this year.

Another major launch at Monaco was Victorious , a 279-footer from Akyachts, a new yard that the owner established to build the sleek superyacht. London-based H2 Yachts did the contemporary interior design, putting paid to the notion that Turkey’s designs lag behind the European builders.

“It’s now accepted that Turkey ranks third in the world for yacht construction in terms of total feet, after Italy and Holland,” Alexei Mikhailov, founder and president of Bering Yachts, told Robb Report . “In my opinion, it will soon be considered second.”

Interiors, like this salon on Victorious , are often designed by leading European design firms.  Courtesy tkkkkk

In April 2021, Bering’s 78.7-foot B77 explorer Veronika was delivered to her Australian owner. It’s the first of four deliveries planned by the shipyard this year, including a Bering 70, Bering 92 and Bering 76. Mikhailov believes the fiscal benefits of Turkey’s 18 Free Zones (VAT-free, tax-free and duty-free) make yacht building more accessible.

The Antalya Free Zone is the main yacht-building hub, accounting for around 80 percent, followed by Istanbul’s Tuzla district and Bodrum in the Muğla province. In 2019, 47 superyachts with a total combined length of 2,630 feet came out of the Antalya Free Zone, generating $95 million in revenue. The cross-section of owners came from the Netherlands, the U.S., Qatar, Croatia, the Ivory Coast, Portugal, Jamaica, Russia, Oman and Djibouti.

But Turkey’s appeal cuts deeper still. It has a solid artisanal workforce, a phenomenon that has arisen from the country’s longstanding manufacturing history and bespoke furniture making. And when the risk of a shipyard going bankrupt is taken off the table, the opportunity becomes even sweeter.

Bering Yachts has made its name for its series of explorer yachts under 100 feet.  Courtesy Bering Yachts

“Purchasing a new build in Turkey is different from anywhere else in the world,” says Mikhailov. “The certificate of ownership is issued to the owner by the federal government from the very start of construction, which means Turkish shipyards effectively work for hire. So, it’s a really safe and transparent way of boat building that puts the owner in control from the beginning.”

In Bursa, at its 1.7-million-sq. foot yard, Sirena Yachts is making waves with its flagship 88, the shipyard’s largest model to date. Hulls three and four delivered in June 2021 to their Canadian and Spanish owners. The Canadian owner plans to live aboard for seven months a year, cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean. Eight hulls have sold in total to owners from Russia, North America and across Europe.

“The Sirena 88 is not a first-time user type of boat,” Ali Ongar, CCO at Sirena Yachts told Robb Report . “It’s designed for the owner who knows what they want. It’s a real hybrid, combining the American trawler-style of boat with superyacht speed and finesse and a bespoke interior, if required.”

The complex, multi-deck stern of Tatiana.   Courtesy Bilgin Yachts

Building speculation boats, Sirena Yachts has created a rapid lead time of just two years. But if an owner steps in up to 10 months before delivery, they still have the option to customize their yacht interior. “We never stop building our hulls,” says Ongar. “We can build a 58-foot yacht from start to finish in four months, so that means we have the capacity to deliver one boat every 35 days throughout the year. That’s the beauty of building on speculation.”

Many Turkish yards are also collaborating with established European designers to further elevate the status of the yachts. Ken Freivokh and Dykstra Naval Architects are the names behind Dream Symphony and Cor D. Rover penned Sirena 88’s interior.

Sirena 88 facing the world, bow-on.Meanwhile, Evadne Yachts in Istanbul has also collaborated with Vripack to produce an entire series of Rock models, ranging between 80 and 138 feet. “When you pair world-class design with Turkey’s competitive boatbuilding edge, you create the ultimate talent pool,” Ali Sayakci, owner of Evadne Yachts, told Robb Report .

If the growing demand for new yachts following this year’s Cannes and Monaco yacht shows is any indication, Turkey’s boatbuilding sector could be in for a strong run over the next three years. “We have the best address in the world for semi-custom yachts,” says Sayakci.

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50 Best Turkish Shipyards: List of Boat Builders & Yacht Builders in Turkey

Did you know that Turkish shipyards are known to build great yachts and vessels and the industry is one of the top 3 in the World? We prepared an extensive list of best Turkish shipyards who build & refit yachts, boats, and vessels.

The shipbuilding companies listed here are all selected carefully by our team. The list has no specific order.

Best Turkish Shipyards top 10 are:

• Aegean Yachts
• Tersan Shipyard
• Sedef Shipyard
• Sefine Shipyard
• Cemre Shipyard
• Yonca Shipyard
• Dunya Yachts
• Uzmar Shipyards
• Numarine Yachts
• Sirena Marine Yachts
• Turkish Boat Builders List
• Turkish Yacht Builders List

You will see the 40 rest of Turkish shipyards list in the post with the websites of the companies.

1. Turkish Shipyards: Aegean Yacht Builder (Ege Yat)

Aegean Yacht – Ege Yat – is one of the best Turkish Yacht Builders founded in 1976. 

Ege Yat has 2 full service, seafront boatyards in Bodrum and Antalya freezone in Turkey. They are specialized in fully customized steel & aluminum Yacht building, Refit, Brokarage and crewed yacht charters.

They adhere to a personalized approach, providing their clients with an array of virtually limitless opportunities to bring their aspirations to life. Their core focus lies in ensuring the seaworthiness, safety, and functionality of all their designs.

To date, Aegean Yacht have successfully delivered 50 exquisite sailing and motor yachts, spanning from 20 meters to 60 meters in length overall (LOA), to destinations across the globe. 

Aegean Yacht Builds:

• SUPER YACHTS
• OCEAN EXPLORERS
• AEGEAN EXPLORERS
• MOTOR YACHTS
• CLASSIC MOTORYACHTS
• CLASSIC SAILING YACHTS
• AEGEAN SAILORS

2. Turkish Shipyards: Tersan Shipyard

Tersan Shipyard Inc. is one of the major global shipyards in Europe, serving its customers as a trusted partner in shipbuilding and ship repair industries.

Tersan Shipyard is one of the largest 500 companies in Turkey and one of the 2 biggest shipyards with Sedef Shipyard.

The shipyard has 2 facilities in Yalova and Tuzla/Istanbul with a total area of 320.000 sqm.

Tersan Shipyard is specialized in building technologically advanced offshore, fishing, passenger and other types of vessels for worldwide customers. Tersan is a diversified shipbuilder whom has gained considerable experience in building of LNG and battery operated vessels besides number of value-added niche new-built ships of many types and sizes.

Tersan Turkish Shipyard Builds:

• PASSENGER VESSELS
• GENERAL CARGO VESSELS
• TANKER VESSELS

3. Sedef Shipyard in Turkey

Sedef Shipyard was first established in 1972 in Gebze, before moving to its current location in Tuzla in 1990. With more than 200 projects successfully completed to date, Sedef Shipyard has been operating under its parent company Turkon Holding since 2000, which belongs to one of the most established families in the Turkish maritime sector.

Covering an expansive area of 270,000 square meters, divided between the Tuzla and Orhanlı facilities, Sedef Shipyard stands as Turkey’s largest privately-owned shipyard in terms of both size and production capability. The Tuzla plant spans 194,000 square meters, while the Orhanlı plant covers 76,000 square meters. The indoor production spaces are equally impressive, encompassing 51,000 square meters in Tuzla and 12,000 square meters in Orhanlı.

Operating with an impressive annual shipbuilding capacity of 600,000 deadweight tons (DWT), Sedef Shipyard boasts the presence of one of Turkey’s most substantial dry docks. This dry dock is equipped for the construction, repair, and maintenance of vessels with a capacity of up to 180,000 DWT. Moreover, the shipyard possesses the capability to hoist weights of up to 1,050 tons within the dry dock and up to 500 tons along the quay.

Sedef Turkish Shipyard Builds:

• RO-RO VESSELS
• FISHING VESSELS
• OFFSHORE VESSELS
• CONTAINER VESSELS
• MILITARY SHIPS

4. Best Turkish Shipyards: Sefine Shipyard

Established in 2005, Sefine Shipyard commands an expansive area of more than 140,000 square meters dedicated to newbuilding, repair, maintenance, and conversion activities. It stands as a prominent institution within the Yalova region, bolstered by a workforce exceeding 4,000 personnel, inclusive of subcontractors.

With its strategic positioning, the shipyard possesses the capacity to conduct comprehensive ship repair services. Its capabilities extend to vessels of up to 90,000 deadweight tons (DWT) on its Post-Panamax scale dry dock, while also accommodating vessels of up to 120,000 DWT on its Aframax size floating dock.

Sefine Turkish Shipyard Builds:

• LIVE FISH CARRIERS
• DOUBLE ENDED CAR & PASSENGER FERRIES
• SEARCH & RESCUE BOATS

5. Cemre Shipyard

Cemre Shipyard is one of the top ship builders in Turkey, located in Yalova where many shipyards exist. 

Cemre delivered the first vessel in 2006 and since then emerged as one of the best names in Turkish shipyard industry.

Cemre Shipyard Builds:

• AQUACULTURE VESSELS​

6. Yonca Shipyard

Yonca Shipyard is a leading shipbuilder in advanced composite technologies, founded in 1986, located in Tuzla, Istanbul Turkey.

They design and build military purpose boats.

Yonca Shipyard Builds:

• HIGH SPEED BOATS

7. Dunya: Turkish Yachts Builder

Dunya Yachts is a leading Turkish Yachts designer and manufacturer with a focus on superyachts.

The Yacht brand Dunya was founded in 2005 as a part of Ursa Shipyard which dates back to 1983.

Dunya Makes Superyachts

8. Uzmar Shipyards Turkey

Uzmar is a Turkish Shipyards founded in 1980s by captain Altay Altug. The shipyard is located in Kocaeli Basiskele having 400 staff. The company has delivered 200 products for use in 25 countries.

Uzmar Shipyards Builds:

• Tugs & Worksboats
• ASD Tugboat
• Conventional Tugboats
• Voith Tugboats
• Pusher Tugboats
• Line Handling Boats
• Offshore Vessels
• Pilot Boats

9. Numarine Yachts from Turkey

Numarine is a famous Turkish Yacht brand from Kocaeli Turkey. Founded by Omer Malaz in 2000s with a mission to create a motor yacht designed to provide unrivalled performance and comfort.

Numarine Builds:

• Yachts from 22 to 45 meters.

10. Sirena Marine Yachts from Turkey

Sirena Marine is Turkey’s leading Yachts Builder founded in 2006. Started a partnership with Italian Azimut-Benetti Group in 2008 after development of several luxury sailing yachts.

Sirena is one of the brands the group manufactures.

Siera Marine Builds:

• Luxury Motor Yachts

11. Ada Shipyard

• Founded:2002
• Located in: Tuzla/Istanbul
• Phone: +90 216 447 4901

12. Anadolu Shipyard (Naval Vessels)

• Founded: 1950s
• Phone: +90 216 446 6114

13. Ares Shipyard (Commercial & Military Vessels)

• Founded: 2006
• Located in: Antalya
• Phone: +90 242 261 61 61

14. Argem Shipyard

• Founded: 1999
• Located in: Pendik/Istanbul
• Phone: +90 216 392 11 84

15. Ark Yacht

• Founded: 2005
• Located in: Bodrum/Mugla
• Phone: +90 252 316 0437

16. Art Shipyard

• Founded: 2023
• Phone: +90 216 446 0 278

17. Astas Shipyard

• Founded: 1982
• Phone: +90 216 493 44 59

18. Ceksan Shipyard

• Founded: 1960
• Phone: +90 216 493 2453

19. Cimtas Shipyard

20. dearsan shipyard, turkish shipyards list (21 to 30).

• Dogruyol Shipyard
• Engin Dortler Shipyard
• Eregli Shipyard
• TK Tuzla Shipyard
• Geta Shipyard
• Gelibolu Shipyard
• Gisan Shipyard
• ICT Shipyard (Yachts)

Turkish Shipyards List (31 to 40)

• Hat-San Shipyard
• Hicri Ercili
• Hidrodinamik Shipyard
• Istanbul Shipyard
• Kuzey Star Shipyard
• Mengi Yay Yachts
• Arel Shipping
• Norse Group
• Ozata Shipyard

Turkish Shipyards List (41 to 50)

• Ozkaradeniz Shipyard
• RMK Marine (Superyachts & Vessels)
• Bayraktar Shipping Group
• Huzur Yachts
• Yener Boats
• Turkoglu Yachts
• Sanmar Shipyards
• Sarp Yachts

Turkish Boat Builders

• Mursan Boats
• Tacar Boats
• Yerli Yurt Marine
• Dag Yatcilik
• Safter Marine
• Kutlay Marine
• Lokman Yusi Boats
• Rossi Yacht
• Barbaros Tekne
• Moonday Yachts

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• Turquoise Yachts
• Aegean Yacht
• Bilgin Yacht
• Vicem Yachts
• Maison Marine Yachts
• Licia Yachts
• Alen Yachts

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5 Turkish Shipbuilders Making Waves in the Industry

The best yachts from shipbuilders in istanbul, turkey..

Istanbul, Turkey has a long history in global trade and shipbuilding as the city was once the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Turkey is the bridge between Asia and Europe; and Istanbul lies in a strategic location on the shores of the Marmara Sea, the Golden Horn, and the Bosporus. 

Over the (many) years, Turkish shipbuilding established an international reputation for producing technologically advanced boats largely credited to an experienced workforce. Today, shipbuilders such as Turquoise Yachts and Bilgin Yachts build some of the most impressive boats in the world.

In September 2021, Denison embarked on their annual shipyard tour in Europe. Past years took a team of yacht brokers to Italy , Germany , and Holland . This year, they visited Turkey, home to some of the most prestigious shipyards in the world. The tour helped Denison yacht brokers to gain a deeper understanding and first-hand experience of new products so they can recommend certain brands or models to clients.

Here are 5 Turkish shipbuilders making waves in the industry today.

Located in Gebze, Turkey, Numarine hosts an expansive production facility with the capacity to build up to 50 motor yachts per year. The shipbuilder employs dedicated in-house departments for glass, upholstery, cabinetry, and metalwork — bringing everything in-house allows Numarine to execute the innovation and build of each yacht to the highest quality. Plus added flexibility for customization .

Denison represents Numarine’s Explorer range of luxury motor yachts, which includes the 22XP, 26XP, 32XP, 37XP, and 45XP. Each model delivers unmatched performance and comfort for entertaining friends or family while cruising the world. Just look at the Numarine 32XP — it has one of the best sundecks and best beach clubs in her size category.

The Turkish shipyard is proving to be popular in North America. In the past 12 months, Alex Clarke sold Hulls #2 , #3 , #4 , and #5 of the Numarine 37XP .

Alpha Custom Yachts

Alpha Custom Yachts is the new kid on the block of Turkish shipyards. The boutique shipbuilder was founded by Roberto and Jorge Aboumrad in 2017. As experienced yachtsmen, the Abourmrad brothers noticed that traditional yacht designs did not always reflect the way the owner used the boat. So they partnered with experienced boat builders in Turkey and established Alpha Custom Yachts.

When Denison visited this new Turkish shipyard, the team was impressed with current builds under construction. What other shipbuilders have as options are considered standard features on all of Alpha’s offerings including heavy-duty deck gear, a pair of oversized pocket anchors, substantial stainless safety rails, and top-quality teak decks. David Johnson is the point of contact for Alpha Custom Yachts in North America .

Turquoise Yachts

Turquoise Yachts was established in 1997 by Proteksan Yachts Inc. and Turquoise Yacht Construction. The shipbuilder operates out of two yards on the outskirts of Istanbul. The shipyard in Pendik is used for interior outfitting, and the shipyard in Kocaeli is dedicated to steel and aluminum work. The innovative minds at Turquoise launched a floating dock to lift and transport yachts (up to 2500 tons) between the two yards during construction and outfitting.

An extraordinary example of a Turquoise yacht is QUANTUM OF SOLACE , a 238-foot superyacht valued at $60 million. It’s one of four yachts with a double-height atrium in the main salon. Just an example of the imagination and ingenuity coming from this Turkish shipyard.

Bilgin Yachts

Bilgin Yachts operates four shipyards throughout Istanbul to design and build custom superyachts. The Turkish shipyard employs over 400 highly-skilled craftsmen operating across its facilities so that about 90% of the manufacturing is completed in-house. Bilgin Yachts also operates its own marine stainless steel workshop and furniture design center that saves time and money during new builds.

During Denison’s shipyard tour of Bilgin Yachts, the team stepped on board the 80-meter superyacht TATIANA . She’s the first release in a series of three 80-meter superyachts under construction at Bilgin Yachts. TATIANA boasts a bullet-shaped bow and sporty profile complete with a two-level beach club, two pools, several bars, and a cinema.

Dunya Yachts

Dunya Yachts began as Ursa Shipyard in 1983. In 2005, current President Sedat Ergun transformed the shipyard into a powerhouse and renamed it Dunya (the Turkish word for “world”). Today, this Turkish shipyard completes new construction custom yachts up to 100 meters in length.

In 2013, Dunya launched an impressive 236-foot custom yacht called AXIOMA . Among the yacht’s many features are a two-story salon atrium, an owner’s deck with a private terrace, an infinity swimming pool, a gym, spa/steam room, and a 3D cinema. AXIOMA was listed with Denison for $80 million.

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Proteksan Turquoise

Turkish luxury yacht builder Proteksan Turquoise was founded in 2001 by Mehmet Karabeyoglu and his late partner Hayati Kahmi in Tuzla, outside Istanbul. The shipyard’s first yachts included  Turquoise  (now  Double Trouble ), the first superyacht built in Turkey. The shipyard completed 20 additional superyachts, ranging from 40 to 72 metres, until the time of its acquisition.

Making use of both the space and labour force that a two-yard enterprise offers, Turquoise Yachts plans to deliver superyachts each year. Superyacht builder Turquoise Yachts’ hulls and superstructures are completely customizable, including the stern design, bulwarks and other main styling features.

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About Dunya Yachts

‘Dunya’ – the Turkish word for ‘world’, perfectly encapsulates our philosophy and global outlook.

We build yachts that allow our clients to see and enjoy the world, and in doing so we work with the best designers, craftsmen, engineers and naval architects from all over the globe. Our focus is sharp, dedicated to making only the best superyachts, and our reach is broad, as our yachts and those we work with spread to all corners of the world. See more about our policies.

The founding principle which we adhere to across all our business dealings is simple ̶the customer is at the heart of everything.

Our passion for building, managing a project from early discussions to final delivery, and our dedication to exceeding expectations, ensures our customers always leave delighted with the experience and the yacht they receive.

The Dunya Yachts Story

The waterfront site where the current shipyard sits has been in the Ergun family since the 1950’s. Originally the setting of their holiday home, the family took the opportunity to develop it into the Ursa Shipyard in 1983 after the area was rezoned in a government move to shift the growing commercial shipping industry out of the city centre.

In 2005, the current President, Sedat Ergun, took over the reins of the company and transformed the shipyard into the advanced technology facility it is today, dedicated to the construction and refit of the world’s finest superyachts. At the same time a new brand, Dunya Yachts, was born to compete with leading northern European shipyards in the construction of large yachts. Since modernisation, the yard has completed the build of the universally acclaimed 73m yacht Axioma and over the last 10 years established itself as the centre for refits for large yachts in Turkey with works completed to more than 25 yachts up to 72m in length.

About the Founder Sedat Ergun is the founder, owner and president of Dunya Yachts. Born in Turkey, he spent most of his formative years studying in the US.

After completing his education, he spent time working as a project manager at a large construction company specialising in enterprise resource planning before returning to Turkey in 2005, where he applied his experience to yacht building. He was the driving force behind the multi-award-winning 73m Dunya Yachts built Axioma, widely acknowledged as the finest yacht to ever come out of Turkey.

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Türkiye, being one of the top three superyacht manufacturers of the world, continue to make a mark of itself with the superyachts it launches. Innovation awarded Sirena 88 has become an example of blending a century of experience and innovation. Dream Symphony is indicated to be the world's largest sailboat with 140 meters when completed and will be Türkiye's new “Falcon”.

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Yachts Production in Türkiye Mega yacht production, one of the leading sectors in Türkiye's maritime area. Turkish mega yacht manufacturers, which rank among the top 3 in the world in the field of yacht production specially designed, have delivered many important projects so far. Although Türkiye and Italy as the quality in the production of the first unit sale terms are vying for the leadership of Germany and the Netherlands. Türkiye, which has become a global brand in the production of luxury yachts; has started to export yachts all over the world. Türkiye, or while being the world's third-largest superyacht exporting country; It was announced that the target was to be number one in the near future.

Companies operating in Antalya Free Zone, which has become a world brand in luxury yacht production, receive yacht orders from dozens of countries, Netherlands, the United States, Israel, Qatar, Croatia, Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Portuguese, Jamaica, Russia, Oman and Djibouti.  48 firms are operating in the free zone area and as of the end of 2019, the total number of the yachts produced increased up to 441 yachts with a total length of 8,240 meters and a value of 1.17 billion dollars.

Antalya Free Zone Corp. (ASBAŞ) General Manager Zeki Gürses said that Türkiye ranks third worldwide after Italy and the Netherlands in the super luxury yacht production and the Antalya Free Zone has been a top center for the construction, which was initially started in 2000. The Tuzla district of Istanbul in the northwest and the western resort town of Bodrum follows Antalya in this regard.

Saying that they aim to provide more in yacht towingunloading investments, Gürses said a new pier is on the way, the construction of which will begin in a short time. “With this new ship lift investment, the yacht capacity of 50 meters and 500 tons will increase up to 90 meters and 2,000 tons. We also plan to create a total investment budget of 20 million dollars, which is set to include a 500-ton mobile-wheeled travel lift investment along with other infrastructure investments,” he said.

Yacht and boat industry in Türkiye, especially after 2011, is growing. Especially specialized in manufacturing super yachts, labor cost and quality advantages in the manufacturing drives Türkiye forward in the European market often in yachts and boats.

When you examine the history of developed countries, you can see how much the seafaring and marine culture is valued and transformed into a state policy in most countries. Sea trade fleets owned, ports and marinas are indicators of this. The yacht and boat sector is a very large industrial area with yacht manufacturers, marine engines, equipment, boat and mooring areas, technical maintenance and refit processes, water sports and distributors.

Yacht and boat manufacturing industry is a sector with a high added value, capable of providing employment and high export rates. This industry machinery, iron-steel, wood, paint, chemistry, electrical-electronics, textile, decoration, rubber-plastic, etc. It is a branch of industry that produces as a result of combining the products of many branches of industry in shipyards and also gets service from various service sectors. The yacht and boat industry is different from the shipbuilding industry in terms of both its content and scope and the technology it applies, while large investments for the shipbuilding industry needs for a long time at the seaside, while the yacht and boatbuilding takes a shorter time and can operate in smaller places with less investment. Although it does not require large investments, the added value is much higher. Türkiye provides an important opportunity for the international market with its coasts, yacht tourism facilities, a rich culture and history, particularly to mega yachts. Istanbul being one of the most attractive tourist and historical spots in the world, will include mega yacht mooring opportunities in the future, and this will provide a boost and prestige for the country.

Türkiye's yacht and boat industry as a general rule that the owner of the title are summarize; ship and boat building industry with a long history, craftsmanship and skilled workmanship, trained workforce, flexible working hours, quality and production with international standards, affordable cost and labor costs, high quality and sufficient supply industry, suitable supply conditions, adequate technological and IT infrastructure, our country's proximity to the international market according to the Far East countries, appropriate climate and environmental conditions.

Türkiye has shown a steady rise in construction, particularly in superyachts (24 meters and above), since 2007 and has risen to the world third position in the number and length of superyachts delivered in 2010. When the 2014 global order book data is analyzed, Türkiye was ranked third in the world with 3,005 meters and 68 projects in the list of yachts ordered or in production, and in 2016, it maintained its third place in the ranking of countries according to the total length of the super yachts in order or under construction. According to the 2019 data, Türkiye ranks fourth with a total length of some 3,000 meters.

The global superyacht industry paused for breath in 2019, with the 807 projects over 24 meters ordered (with deposit taken) or under construction representing a slight dip on the 830 recorded in 2018. This brings a halt to a period of largely uninterrupted growth in the order book – from the low of 692 projects in 2013. The total length of projects this year is 32.3 kilometers, a decline of just one per cent from last year's figures. How to interpret this year's figures depends on your outlook: a welcome stabilization of a potentially overheating industry or an indication that buyers and shipyards are bracing against macroeconomic headwinds? We suspect there's truth to both positions but also note the exceptional levels of design and innovation seen in some of the projects under way - and the vision of the owners commissioning them.

Looking at all 170 active yards globally, 78 have only one project on their books and 64 are building three or more superyachts. Of these 64 yards, 33 are building five or more superyachts and just 17 have 10 or more projects under way.

Councilor of Chamber of Shipping and Chairman of Turkish Ship and Yacht Exporters Association Başaran Bayrak said that the exports cover the product groups defined under the 89.03 Customs Tariff Statistics Position worldwide. The volume of the market varies between years, but it is between 10-14 billion dollars. The amount of exports of Türkiye in yacht group vary in the range of 100-250 million dollars. The countries that import the most yachts in the world are the United States, Netherlands, the UK, Malta, the Cayman Islands and the Virgin Islands, which offer flag advantages. The top exporting countries are Italy, Netherlands, USA, Germany and France. The annual export values of these countries are between 1 billion dollars and 3 billion dollars. Türkiye is in the range of 100-250 million dollars.

Bayrak pointed out that Türkiye is one of the top five countries in the world, especially in the over 30 meters mega yacht production. Although it is in third place in terms of order book, we think it is still far from its real potential. In addition, we have shipyards that are internationally known and increasing their popularity every year. Important brands such as Turkuaz Yacht, Mengi Yay, Sirena Marine, Numarine, Bilgin Yat, Yıldız Gemi, Su Marine started to emerge. Türkiye has made significant advances in terms of quality and design in luxury products. The rise in the prestige of the country also increases the interest in the products produced in Türkiye. People preferring Türkiye to build their yachts as a luxury good is very important for country's image. Our yacht manufacturers should be promoted effectively in the world. Turkish shipyards are in a very favorable position for yacht production with their existing power and geographical advantages. In order to climb up to the top, the image of a safe country for foreign investors should be provided and the barriers faced by the producers should be developed in favor of the sector as well as support mechanisms should be in favor of the sector.

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Italy remains in first place in 2020 with a slight growth of production (+3.8 percent). The Netherlands holds on to second place, albeit with a slight decrease in production (-7.1 percent).

Türkiye, placed in the fourth place in 2019, takes third place from the UK largely thanks to a slew of large orders. There were two newcomers to the builder leaderboard to 2020 Global Order Book, both Turkish: Bilgin, with five projects (four of them exceeding 80 metres), and Turquoise, which has six boats under construction.

In fifth place, Germany demonstrates higher activity (+22.8 percent), mainly thanks to Lürssen, Nobiskrug, and Abeking & Rasmussen, a yard that has dramatically increased the size of yachts it can deliver of late. All these yards have 100-meter-plus projects.

Some yards, however, seem increasingly unafraid to start very large boats without an owner. Bilgin has an 85-meter project under way that is currently for sale and Turquoise has started a 75 meter on spec.

Turgay Noyan, publisher of sailing and yachting magazine Naviga said, “When it comes to yacht production, there are two different tracks. The first is those that produce sailboats or motorboats in series, mainly in the range of 40-50 feet. We are not active in this track. The second one is the big yachts where the heights have grown gradually. It turned into mega yachts and then giga yachts. We are among the top three countries in the world in big yacht production.”

Noyan pointed out that Türkiye's production is powerful on large yachts, whether steel or composite, aluminum or mixed. As an example, Tom Perkins' famous Maltese Falcon yacht was built in Yıldız Shipyard in Istanbul. And it is the largest export item in a single product in the history of the Republic.

Türkiye also has a very, very important tradition in woodworking. Even if our number of craftsmen gradually decreases, Türkiye will not lose its superiority in this regard.

The fact that the people from different sectors as well as those who were producers, created an excellent potential in Turkish yacht manufacturing. There are excellent examples such as Rahmi Koç's RMK Shipyard, and Inan Kıraç's Sirena.

Turkish brands such as Su Marine, Bilgin Yacht, Sarp Yacht, Mengi Yay, Ege Yacht, Sirena, CMB Yachting, World Yacht, Momenta Yacht, Zero Emmision, DSV and Vicem are recognized in the world in big yachts.

Turkish companies such as Mercan, Atak, Proteksan, MAT, Salmakis, İstanbul Ege Yat and Soyarslan are known in sails and smaller boats. Türkiye also has great interior and exterior boat designers who have an impact in yacht production such as, Tanju Kalaycıoğlu, Rıza Tansu, Red Yacht Design, Haluk Suntay, Aslı Felah and Aslı Aygen.

50-METER SAILING YACHT ALL ABOUT U 2 LAUNCHED IN TÜRKİYE

The 50-meter sailing yacht sistership to All About U 2 has been launched in 2019.

Built from a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, All About U 2 was designed by Ginton Naval Architects and built by Ada Yacht Works in Türkiye.

Accommodation is for a total of 12 guests in six cabins while the staff quarters allow for a crew of four. The yacht comes packed with a number of water toys and tenders including seabobs and paddleboards.

Other features include a sundeck bar and open plan beach club, which is revealed by a folding transom.

The interior meanwhile is decorated in grey, orange and brown accents for a “contemporary” living space. Large windows flood the interior with natural light while the formal dining area is positioned forward with seats for up to 12 guests.

The yacht will have a top speed of 14.5 knots with power coming from two 800hp Caterpillar C-18 Acert diesel engines.

All About U 2 will now undergo sea trials ahead of delivery this summer. Following delivery, she will be managed for charter by Turk Yacht in the Turkish and Greek waters. All About U 2 remains listed for sale at Fraser for an asking price of 19.5 million euros.

At the outset, the hull was stripped to bare steel, the complete superstructure and surplus metal works were removed, and the interior gutted and sandblasted. The 320 tons of steel that was removed was replaced with 550 tons of new fabrications, including the new superstructure and 112 electrically operated sliding windows each weighing 500kg. New stabilizers and other heavy engine room equipment were installed before the vessel was faired, painted and relaunched. Following her launch, new pipework was installed, she was rewired, and her new interior, all floating on rubber mounts to minimize noise transmission, was inserted. All these works were compliant with SOLAS 36 Passenger requirements.

The Judges concluded that this was an extraordinary conversion that not only changed the whole exterior profile of the vessel, improving it beyond recognition, but also gave her a completely new interior, which has a refreshingly understated and modern appearance that abounds in luxury. This, they felt, was a conversion for which the owner should be justifiably proud.

NUMARINE SOLD 5 HIGHPERFORMANCE YACHTS

Selling luxury yachts in multiples isn't the easiest feat, but Numarine just made it look like a cakewalk. The Turkish shipyard has sold not one, but five compact expedition vessels from its popular XP series.

According to the builder, four 85-foot 26XP yachts and one 104-foot 32XP superyacht were snapped up, meaning a whopping 14 yachts from the XP series have now been sold.

“These achievements indicate the relevance and popularity of the series,” said founder and chairman of Numarine Omer Malaz. “We are very pleased that five more international customers will be able to experience what high quality and impeccable Numarine style are.”

To recap, both the 26XP and 32XP are billed as modern expedition yachts. They feature efficient hulls and impressive long range-up to 3,000 nautical miles for the 26XP and 4,000 nautical miles for the 32XP-as well spacious interiors which make cruising at length a cinch. The vessels were designed by Can Yalman with naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini and exude Built from a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, All About U 2 was built by Ada Yacht Works in Türkiye. Cover MARCH 2020 ISSUE 80 39 The Turkish Perspective DREAM built by Haliç Shipyard was awarded by Boat International in Converted Yachts Category in 2019. This ambitious project, which converted an aging 93-metre cruise ship into a 106.5-metre dream yacht in a highly successful manner. Dream won the Converted Yacht Award a futuristic feel, with angular windows and vertical bows.

Another successful yacht designer Sarp Yachts was the winner of the following categories in 2019:

• German Design Award - Winner XSR 155- Aviation, Maritime and Railway Category

• A'Design Awards and Competition - Platinum Winner XSR 155

• A'Yacht and Marine Vessel Design Award

• German Design Award - Special Mention XSR 85 - Aviation, Maritime and Railway

• German Design Award - Winner Nacre 60 - Aviation, Maritime and Railway

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Maltese Falcon is a full rigged ship using DynaRig technology, which was built by Perini Navi in Tuzla, İstanbul, and commissioned by her first owner,  Tom Perkins in 2006. It is one of the world's most complex and largest sailing yachts at 88 m (289 ft), similar in size to the Athena and Eos. The vessel dropped her BVI flag in 2008 and was purchased by Pleon Ltd, which put her to charter use. Famous charterers include actors Tom Hanks and Hugh Jackman, Google-co founder Larry Page and Norwegian production company Fantefilm.

Maltese Falcon has received 6 different best sailing yachts awards and won the Perini Navi Cup regattas on two occasions as well as the Palma Superyacht Cup in 2010.

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Established in 1997 Turquoise Yachts are leaders in the Turkish boat building industry. Megayachts from 40 – 72m have been delivered to clients from the UK, Europe, Russia and the USA. The latest launches include the 55m Ileria, the 70m Talisman and the award-winning 72m Vicky. The M/Y Turquoise was shortlisted for the International Yacht and Aviation Award in 2015. Located on the outskirts of Istanbul are two shipyards, Kocaeli and Pendik. Here ten megayachts can be simultaneously built in the new purpose built floating dock. Design teams specialise in high levels of joinery along with craftsmen who are proficient when working with materials like stainless steel, leather and wood. Interiors are always customised to clients’ preferences.

Turquoise Yachts (previously Proteksan Turquoise Yachts) is Turkey’s largest superyacht builder, established by the two leaders of the Turkish Boat building Industry; Proteksan Yachts Inc. and Turquoise Yacht Construction. This union constituted the pioneer of luxury yacht builders in Turkey with worldwide recognition and impressive fleet at sea. The company was established in 1997 to start building the 50 meter Dubois designed motor yacht Mosaique .

Since Mosaique's delivery, Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts and Turquoise Yacht has delivered a range of superyachts including: 58.20 m motor yacht “BARAKA” , 54.70 m motor yacht “SEQUEL P” , “VAJOLIROJA” (ex ANATOLIA) built by Proteksan Turquoise in 2001, the 53 metre superyacht SIRIUS (ex Leo Fun) , the 53.20 m trawler yacht KINTA (ex VINYDREA) , CAPRICORN (ex Cameleon B) , Odessa , 58.2 m Petara , Talisman C motor yacht, 53.4 m PEGASO (Ex M/Y Petara) or 2013 ILERIA superyacht  or the 72m mega yacht VICKY .

In 2005, a company, Celik Yat, fully owned by the Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts partners was founded in Kocaeli Free Zone with the aim of producing the hulls and superstructures. After the steel and aluminium work is completed in Çelikyat, the vessels are transferred to Proteksan Turquoise Shipyard wherein the interior decoration and rest of the work on superyachts. In 2007 Proteksan Turquoise moved to its new facilities in Guzelyali-Pendik with a capacity of holding 4 yachts up to 80 meters. The two new facilities jointly allowed Proteksan Turquoise to reach a capacity to deliver 4 top class yachts every year. The second shipyard is located in Golcuk across the bay from Pendik. It is here that the steel and aluminium hull and superstructure work is completed, as well as the installation of some machinery and heavy piping is done.

Specialising in the construction of steel and aluminium megayachts from 40 to 70+ metres, the Turkish shipyard has created itself one of the most impressive fleets on the water. Utilising the space and labour force benefits of a two-yard combination, the shipyard of Proteksan Turquoise is headquartered in Istanbul. From the company’s very first launch in to its latest fleet of new and semi-custom designs, the yard offers a wide range of steel and aluminium superyachts, beginning from 40 metres in length.

In the year 2008, the prestigious “Yacht Construction Award” was given to the President of Board of Directors of Proteksan Turquoise Yachts Inc., Hayati Kamhi by the President of Board of Executives of International Ship Engineers Science and Technology Institute, Mr. Michael Everard. PROTEKSAN TURQUOISE and ÇELÄ°KYAT were also awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certificate in January 2009. Proteksan Turquoise became a member of SYBAss as of 1 January 2010.

In addition, Turquoise Yachts is recognised for manufacturing a few of the best sailing yachts in the world. The shipyard has surely created a niche for them by offering yachts with high quality, consistency and lasting performance.

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Chartering a beautiful Turquoise Yacht vessel is an unforgettable and memorable experience. Sail from one exotic destination to another quickly and smoothly. There are lots of exclusive and exciting superyachts available whether you wish to sail to the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. You can plan your itinerary to your own requirements and be as care-free as you wish. With many Turquoise yachts to choose from, there’s sure to be one that is absolutely perfect for you and your party.

Whether it’s your first time onboard a charter yacht or you’re a seasoned traveller, Turquoise Yachts won’t disappoint. They have been designed with breath-taking features and elegant styling. With the most beautiful furnishings, Turquoise Yachts are comfortable and exquisite to relax on along with having impressive entertainment and leisure facilities. Cruising at approximately 14 knots with a maximum speed of 17 knots, Turquoise Yachts have the most efficient engines which provide a superb combination of luxury and performance. Yacht charters with Turquoise Yachts offer great value-for-money and a vacation of a lifetime with high quality service from an attentive crew.

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Aegean Yacht

Aegean Yacht is a leading Turkish yacht building company providing refit, brokerage, charter, and management services since 1976. With a 40.000 m2 seafront area, the yard specialises in the construction of steel and aluminium yachts up to 75 metres in length and services around 50 yachts annually.

Yacht Building Aegean Yacht offers customers practically unlimited possibilities in realising their dreams. The yard focuses on seaworthiness, safety and functionality. There are currently two 26m explorer yachts, a 39m steel motorsailer, and a 66m trideck megayacht under construction at the yard. The 66m will be the largest yacht ever built in the Bodrum & Aegean/ Mediterranean region of Turkey. Two more yacht builds will commence soon, a 37m and a 40m, both Tansu designs.  As well as new builds, Aegean Yacht offers extensive yacht refit and repair services, catering to requests for anything from small service calls to substantial and ambitious refits. Facilities Bodrum: Aegean Yacht is mainly based at a 40,000sqm waterfront shipyard in Bodrum, only 40km away from the city’s international airport. Here, there are four new build and refit sheds and a dry dock capable of withstanding 400 tonnes. The lifting capacity is planned to be increased to 1200 tons in the following year. At the extensive Bodrum facilities, there is an in-house team of experienced naval architects, interior designers, CNC operators, decking, interior and joinery services and several workshops for mechanical, electrical and paint works. Aegean Yacht currently has a workforce of 120 accomplished engineers and craftsmen. Antalya: Aegean Yacht also has another facility based at the Antalya Freezone. Here, a 4,000m2 area caters for new builds and superyacht refit projects. This industrial area became the South-East Mediterranean’s major megayacht building centre. Brokerage, Charter & Management Alongside providing yacht building and refitting services, Aegean Yacht is one of the most integrated yacht brokerage companies in Turkey, with a widespread international network. The company purchases, sells, charters and manages a substantial number of yachts.

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Mengi Yay Yachts for Charter & Sale

Mengi Yay Yachts is a shipbuilder based in Turkey, specialising in building custom motor yachts and sailboats.

With roots dating back to 1964, Mengi Yay yachts for charter and sale are sought-after by the world’s most discerning yachting enthusiasts, thanks to their flawless engineering and exceptional detail to attention. When you buy or charter a Mengi Yay boat, you are guaranteed a stylish, state-of-the-art superyacht built for ocean cruising.

Turkish superyacht builder Mengi Yay

Mengi Yay Yachts was founded in 1964 by Ramazon Mengi after he was inspired following years of watching his father dedicate himself to the art of boatbuilding. Mengi took his first steps in the shipbuilding industry as an apprentice, learning the necessary techniques to construct small rowing and fishing builders. His relentless ambition enabled him to establish Mengi Yay Yachts as one of the world’s most respected shipyards, which continues to push the boundaries of Turkish yacht manufacturing.

The boat builder owns one of the largest shipyards at 19.365m2, explicitly designed to handle full refits and for building custom superyachts and sailing vessels. The Turkish superyacht builder has produced over 200 yachts and employs over 350 staff, experts in designing and constructing the world’s most luxurious boats.

Mengi Yay Yachts is renowned for its use of pioneering technology, drawing inspiration from the automobile and spacecraft industries. Some of the technology the Turkish shipyard harnesses include pioneering hybrid and electric propulsion systems, light composite structures, and technologically advanced autonomous software.

Mengi Yay yachts for charter and sale: GWEILO

Sailing yacht GWEILO is an elegant 47.4-metre Mengi Yay yacht for charter and sale listed with Yachting Partners International. She boasts all the hallmarks of this renowned Turkish yacht manufacturer.

This elegant two-masted wooden Mengi Yay schooner was built in 2009 and boasts a traditional styling rig and long keel, coupled with classical sailing lines.

Her timeless interior harks back to the glory days of sailing, with dark-panelled woods and rich fabrics, offering unparalleled levels of comfort.

She boasts three well-appointed cabins, which can be configured to sleep up to eight guests. All the cabins feature en-suite shower facilities and an entertainment centre, providing the utmost convenience and comfort.

GWEILO’S spacious exterior boasts large sun loungers and a cockpit dining area that can seat up to nine. Guaranteeing fun on the water, this Mengi Yay yacht for sale and charter comes complete with a selection of water sports equipment and tender.

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Project Aquanaut is a 60 feet Open-Style sport catamaran designed by Officina Armare with a purpose, in collaboration with U-Boat Worx. Aquanaut is an advanced multihull luxury speeder, combining a sporty yet elegant appearance and modern solutions, featuring a large deck space, open bar and Al Fresco dining areas located on aft deck and foredeck. Catamaran is equipped with dynamic inboard propulsion of 2x800 hp to offer an impressive speed potential of up to 45 kts and extreme stability at high speeds with the contribution of it's Deep-V hydrodynamic design.

Concept of the Aquanaut is heavily influenced by SUV's (Sport Utility Vehicles) in terms of stability, versatility and sense of exploration or adventure besides having plenty of storage for the toys such as surfboards, Seabobs and diving gear besides the Nemo submersible. The large deck space can be further expanded at anchor with bulwarks for a larger area to host parties or to simply enjoy the life at sea to the fullest.

Aquanaut can explore the deep seas all around the world, thanks to advanced technologies that support efficient submarine operations and its lightweight luxury private Nemo Submarine by U-Boat Worx.

Nemo can dive to a depth of 330 feet and able to reach a top speed of three knots under water. it can operate for up to eight hours before returning to base.

The large platform on the back for the submarine is equipped with hydraulics that can lower down the underwater craft when launching is required. The same space can be used as a lounging / entertaining area when the submarine is in water and it can be lowered to water level and become the beach club as well.

The foredeck features a large jacuzzi with a seamless sunbathing area and also second more intimate dining area for up to 4 guests.

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Hull Material: Epoxy Composite Superstructure: Epoxy Composite  Dimensions Length Overall: 18 m  Beam: 7,7 m Draft (max): 0,75 m Displacement: 21,6 tonnes

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Licia Yachts culls the best of our aggregate 30 years of knowledge, expertise and craftsmanship in yacht design-building and sailing, in collaboration with Catamaran Center to develop and deliver a truly exceptional explorer power catamaran, the LICIA C24.

This power multihull will exhibit top performance with superlative comfort.  And it will be capable of covering 3200 nautical miles on powerful and fuel efficient twin Cummins engines that will boast of economy and ease of handling while delivering total 1410 HP.

Carbon reinforced structure and Aramid layered hull will provide peace of mind during Ocean crossings.

Innovative interior layout and finishes will speak volumes not only about luxurious comfort but also give you the sense of being in a larger yacht.

The Licia C24 has been thoughtfully planned to provide comfort and functionality in all areas for owners and guests.

An intuitive interior layout maximizes the sense of openness with curved aft deck sliding doors that make effortless transitions between indoor and out, formal and casual.

A skylight on the flybridge also enhances the ambient light in the circular conversation hub in the main saloon as do the full height glazing and panoramic windows that bring in natural light and voila! you’re transported elsewhere!

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Explorer Motor Yacht

Designed by award winning Unique Yacht Design, T-35 is an explorer motor yacht capable of cruising with an impressive long range, while providing expansive deck areas and comfortable and spacious accommodation for owners, guests and up to six crew.

With a spacious flybridge, alternative seating and sunbathing area on the foredeck and an innovatively designed aft cockpit and transom area which has been designed to create an informal ‘Beach Club’ feel there is also ample space to enjoy life on deck. A sizeable beam of 8.2m provides exceptionally generous accommodation, relaxation and entertainment areas throughout T-35.  Full height windows to port and starboard in the vast main cabin create a wonderful sense of space and light. Main deck saloon contains an excellent dining area with ample day-light. Guest cabins in the lower deck provides room for eight guests in two double cabins and two twin cabins. Guest and crew area is meticulously separated through main deck port side entrance and lower deck crew mess, which opens to three crew cabins.

Engine room and technical space has all the no-nonsense equipment, which is crucial for an explorer yacht. Caterpillar C-18 (2x715 HP) engines safely navigate the boat in remote areas in the range of 3,500 nautical miles with maximum speed of 13 knots.

Model: LICIA T35 Exterior Design: Unique Yacht Design

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Class: Rina Hull Material: Steel Superstructure: Aluminium

Length Overall: 35 m  Beam: 8,2m Draft (max): 2,4m Displacement: 280 tonnes

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Engine: CAT C18 Power: 2x 715 hp Max Speed: 13 kts Range: 3.500nm @ 10kts

Project T-45 (148ft) is a three-deck, deep-sea, full displacement, transatlantic, steel hull and aluminum superstructure luxury explorer motor yacht, built for private use and charter. The 499 gross tonne yacht has large volumes and the shipyard has gone to great lengths to ensure she is extremely stable and seaworthy with low levels of noise and vibration yet extremely fuel efficient.

The main section of the lower deck houses the four guest cabins, two of which are VIP cabins each with a double bed and private bathroom, with the other two as twin cabins each with a private bathroom. The entire forward section is reserved for crew use, comprising comfortable cabins, again each with a private bathroom, and a large crew mess with entertainment systems and sufficient space even for cruises requiring a long stay on board. Going up, you return to the main deck where outside there is a sofa/sunbathing area to aft with small tables and a bar, which has visual contact with the interior salon through a large sliding door that allows the interior and exterior spaces to be combined into one.

The fully glazed dining area is located forward of the salon and has a table, seating 12 diners. The Owner’s suite is also on the main deck, occupying the full width of the hull and enjoying abundant natural light from the large side windows. The space covers a very large area and consists of two separate dressing rooms forward, a large central bed facing aft, a large bathroom area with a bathtub, a separate shower, private WC and access to the suite from the starboard corridor.

Engine room and technical space has all the amenities for an explorer yacht. Caterpillar C-32 (2x1300 HP) engines provides stamina and non-stop adventure in remote areas within 4,000 nautical miles with maximum speed of 16 knots.

Model: LICIA T45 Exterior Design: Unique Yacht Design

Length Overall: 45 m  Beam: 9,1 m Draft (max): 2,6 m Displacement: 480 tonnes

Engine: CAT C32 Power: 2x 1300 hp Max Speed: 16 kts Range: 4.000nm @ 11kts

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If you are reading this text, you no longer need to be convinced that a yacht is a lifestyle, freedom, a dream of sea travel, and, of course, status. It remains only to figure out how to buy a new yacht, making it as profitable and convenient as possible.

Regardless of what kind of yacht you want to build or purchase, you can be sure that you have found a reliable partner. Our project manager accompanies you at all stages of the project - from design, continuing with a visit to the shipyard, project management of the construction ending with receiving the yacht. We also monitor the entire construction process with you, we stand among the best yacht-building companies in Turkey.

Here you can find CE Class, Rina Class and Bureau Veritas-approved semi-custom and custom yacht construction projects in Turkey. These include new yachts under construction, steel yacht construction, aluminum yacht construction, GRP motor yachts, custom sailing yachts, displacement yacht projects, luxury wooden yacht construction, explorer yacht construction in Turkey, new trawlers for sale and new family cruisers sale. We collaborate with the best engineers and leading design studios in mega yachts under construction, new steel yachts, and ocean-going sailing yachts.

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Turkey occupies a leading position in the steel yachts construction, including premium and “mega yachts” construction. Here you can find Rina Class and Bureau Veritas approved custom-made yacht construction projects in Turkey. We work only with trusted Turkish yacht builders - this guarantees you an affordable cost and strict implementation of the project in accordance with all safety standards. As a result you get new build yacht to be used during 2022 season with price 20-30% less than build Europe.

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10 Small Superyachts That Offer Supersized Interiors

Posted: June 21, 2023 | Last updated: June 21, 2023

Sunreef 100

For many yacht owners, the solution to finding more space aboard for friends and family is summed up by that immortal line by Chief Brody in Jaws: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

Until now, bigger has typically meant longer. But that’s quickly changing as more and more builders are creating interior volume by going wider and taller. For disrupter builder Wally Yachts and its polarizing new Wallywhy 150—which refers to its internal volume rather than the boat’s length—the quirky design is said to deliver 50 percent more space than more traditional 78-footers.

Other builders like Princess have been in the game since 2021. Its X95 first appeared several years ago, effectively throwing down the gauntlet as a way forward for sub-100-foot yachts to supersize both interior and exterior volumes.

Since then, many other builders of small superyachts have jumped on board, with designs that typically have somewhat bloated profiles, far-forward main suites, and open transoms—features all designed to maximize space but minimize length.

Here are 10 new yachts 100 feet and under that are breaking the mold in an attempt to dominate the nautical space race.

wallywhy150

It’s no wonder that disrupter Italian builder Wally—now part of the Ferretti Group—calls its latest head-turner a “spaceship.” Claiming up to 50 percent more space than comparable 78-footers, the 150 (named after interior volume rather than length) has standout features like a main salon with over eight feet of headroom, and a beam of more than 22 feet. The pragmatic design includes a one-level main deck attached to an open rear cockpit that offers easy access to the water. Its most noteworthy feature is the rule-breaking, full-beam master suite tucked into the bow on the main deck. It has wraparound glass—stretching all the way around the bow—for panorama-like views from the main bedroom. Priced from about $6.7 million.

Lazzara UHV 87

Short for Ultra High Volume, this new Turkish-built pocket superyacht is a sistership to Lazzara’s UHV 100 and 125 models. The newest Lazzara boasts an impressive 2,153 square feet of interior space in its 87-foot length. Arguably, the boat is not pretty in a classic sense. The towering hull sides, blunt, plumb bow, and dark-tinted glass make it look more like a dinner cruiser than a mini-superyacht. But the interior space is astonishing, from the cavernous Sky Lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, to the salon with a separate, chandelier-lit dining area and chef’s galley. With a fuel capacity of 3,000 gals, the twin 1,000 hp Volvo D13s deliver a top speed of 16 knots. The boat also has transatlantic range. Base price starts at about $10.9 million.

Sunseeker 100 Yacht

Movie nights under the stars should have a whole new appeal aboard UK builder Sunseeker’s brand-new 98-footer. Lie back on the yacht’s extra-wide foredeck sunpad and watch the latest blockbuster on a 140-inch screen with laser projection. Or, if you’re the lucky owner, stargaze from your private terrace tucked away in the bow, just steps from the full-beam main-deck master suite, with atrium-style glass sliding doors. One of the best innovations here is the wide, uninterrupted walkway around the entire top deck, which provides safe, easy access from the flybridge to the forward entertaining space. With its twin 2,600 hp V16 MTU diesels, top speed is an impressive 29 knots. Priced from about $10.5 million.

Azimut Grande 26M

For its brand-new Grande 26M compact superyacht, Italian builder Azimut has gone extra wide to create massive interior and exterior spaces. Spatial highlights include a full-width flybridge that’s almost 20 feet across and close to 40 feet long, and a foredeck entertaining area that seems more like an outdoor patio. The Alberto Mancini-styled go-fast cruiser is crammed with space-enhancing innovations, such as a teak-decked garage door that, at the touch of a button, hinges upwards to extend the rear cockpit by almost five feet. New ZF pod drives coupled to the yacht’s twin 1,650 hp MAN V12 diesels also save space. It is priced from about $6.2 million.

Princess X95

As we said during our 2021 tour of Britain’s Princess Yachts’ tri-deck X95 “When it comes to the polarizing, head-spinning design, there are no half-measures, no in-betweens. You either love it. Or loathe it.” But what those eye-popping lines hide is perhaps the most spacious 95-foot luxury cruiser in the category. Reckoned to be some 40 percent roomier than cruisers with the same length, the X95 has stretch-out accommodations for up to 10 in five cabins and living spaces that rival most apartments. The flybridge covers almost the entire length of the yacht. The 100 is also fast, with twin 1,990 hp MAN V12s delivering a top speed of 23 knots. Prices start at about $12 million.

Extra X96 Triplex

This broad-beamed 96-footer is from the Italian builder Extra Yachts, which is part of the Palumbo Superyachts Group. While it’s called the Triplex, there are actually four levels if you include the cozy upper sundeck with its outdoor kitchen, dining area, and oversized sunpads. The exterior comes courtesy of Italian designer Francesco Guida, while interiors are by Milan-based Hot Labs. Both teams have made the most of the yacht’s class-leading 25-foot beam. Notable features include a vast full-beam master on the main level and an upper salon dedicated entirely to dining, with a table for 10, an open chef’s galley, and an adjoining outdoor bar. Twin Volvo IPS1350s deliver a 16.5-knot top speed. Priced from $12 million.

This Sunreef power catamaran’s beam spans a staggering 44 feet, offering the kind of interior and exterior spaces you only get with superyachts twice the length. Every element of the yacht is XXL-size—from the massive hydraulic swim platform to the full-width flybridge that covers almost 1,000 square feet. Down in the salon is a huge 11-seat U-shaped bar that would delight any mixologist. The five staterooms in the twin hulls have space for 10. A pair of 1,300 hp MAN V8 diesels delivers a six-knot top speed. It is priced from about $15.3 million.

Absolute Navetta 75

In Italian, the word “navetta” translates to “little ship.” Which is a perfect description for Absolute’s new 75-foot fast cruiser. It’s an evolution of the strong-selling Navetta 73 but with nearly two feet of extra length. The yacht’s expansive interior volumes will remain the same, with features like a forward master stateroom on its own level that has a private entrance steps away from the main salon. The salon features floor-to-ceiling glass, with full views of the water, courtesy of open bulwarks. Twin 1,000 hp Volvo IPS1350 diesels deliver a top speed of 25 knots. Pricing starts at about $4 million.

Arcadia A96

Cross a spacious Miami high-rise penthouse with a Canyon Ranch spa and the result could be this new 96-foot superyacht from Italian builder Arcadia. Boasting a remarkable 4,300 square feet of total living space, there’s room for 12 guests and five crew. And the living spaces even expand, courtesy of fold-down terraces in the main salon and on the rear deck. But the yacht’s focus on wellness and healthy living sets it apart. That expansive, teak-decked foredeck, spanning over 500 square feet, is perfect for yoga sessions or meditation, while the cockpit and beach club offer another 1,000 square feet of social space. For extra peace and quiet at anchor, solar panels can provide up to nine hours of generator-free power.

Numarine 26XP Fast

Think of it as offering pace, with space. Turkish yard Numarine has been building its bold 85-foot 26XP explorer style mini-superyacht since 2018, but later this year, it will launch the U.S.-focused 26XP Fast. Instead of slow-churning 435 hp diesels and nine-knot cruising, it’s bolting-in a pair of mighty 1,800 hp MAN V12s and modifying the hull to deliver a top speed of 31 knots. What hasn’t changed is the XP’s cavernous interior and expensive deck space. Take the top-deck flybridge which, thanks to the yacht’s 21-foot beam and far-forward helm, spans over 700 square feet. That space will include a dining table for eight, a full outdoor kitchen, and more lounges than a Saint-Tropez beach bar. Prices start from $6.95 million.

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• July 31, 2023
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Turkey is one of the largest players on the global real estate development scene. Turkish construction companies work on projects in their own country and beyond its borders in the countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The American magazine Engineering News Record (ENR) publishes an annual list of the 250 largest international construction companies, and in the last several years, Turkish developers have taken up about 40 positions on that list. Here is what you need to know about the crème de la crème of Turkey’s construction market and turkish construction companies.

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Our list of construction companies in Turkey opens the Rönesans Holding. Turkish engineer Erman Ilıcak founded Rönesans Holding in 1993 in St. Petersburg, Russia, but the company’s headquarters are now located in Ankara, Turkey.  It is Turkey’s largest international construction company. Rönesans has been on the ENR’s Top 250 Developers list for the past 15 years and currently ranks 24 th in the world and 8 th in Europe.

The developer is currently working on largest construction projects in Turkey and in other 28 countries. One of the most famous is the Lakhta Centre in St. Petersburg, the tallest building in Europe.

Lakhta Centre. Photo: Vitali Adutskevich (Unsplash)

The company pays particular attention to the seismic safety of its properties. For example, the city hospital built by the Rönesans in Turkey's Elazığ survived an earthquake that measured 6.8 on the Richter scale.

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The next turkish international construction company is Limak Holding.   Limak Construction was founded in 1976 and it expanded into a holding over the years. In its almost half-century-long history, it has become one of the largest construction companies in Turkey, running projects in 14 countries around the world.

The holding’s most ambitious buildings are located in Istanbul. The developer built the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Istanbul International Airport, the latter being third-largest in the world. Another record-holding project that the company was involved in was the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge across the Dardanelles, the world's longest medium-span suspension bridge.

Istanbul Airport. Photo:  Arne Müseler  (Wikimedia)

Tekfen Construction & Installation 

The company was founded in 1956 by three Turkish engineers. It is now a large holding whose work is not limited to construction: for instance, since the 1960s, Tekfen has been known as a large manufacturer of incandescent light bulbs.

Tekfen engages in a wide range of activities including the agricultural and chemical industries. Tekfen is involved in construction projects in various countries (for instance, in Russia and Qatar), but their largest projects have been carried out in Turkey, such as the Istanbul metro and the Atatürk Olympic Stadium with 80,000 seats.

Atatürk Olympic Stadium. Photo: Valeriy Ded (Wikimedia)

Yapı Merkezi is one of the major construction companies in Istanbul , known primarily for non-residential projects.  Founded in 1965, the holding specialises in transport systems in Europe and Asia. Among the company's most famous projects are the Dubai Metro (the world's longest driverless metro) and the Eurasia Tunnel running underneath the Bosporus Strait (the world's first two-level automobile tunnel built under the seabed).

Dubai Metro. Photo:   Tim Adams (Wikimedia)

Yapı Merkezi also participates in restoration activities: the company restored the Galata Tower, one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks.

Ant Yapı 

Relatively young turkey construction company Ant Yapı was founded in 1991. The company is one of the international construction companies in Turkey and it specialises primarily in international projects, not only in Europe and Asia but also in America.  In the US, Ant Yapı and Italy’s Missoni fashion house built the luxurious Missoni Baia residential complex in Miami and also took part in the restoration of the Crown Building, one of the oldest skyscrapers in New York, erected in 1921.

Ant Yapı has also led many projects in Russia: for instance, the company was involved in the construction of several towers at the Moscow City business centre, and also in projects at Domodedovo International Airport.

Moscow City business centre. Photo:  mos.ru  (Wikimedia)

TAV Construction is one of the significant names of construction companies in Turkey.  The company with more than 20 years of history specialises in the construction of airports and related infrastructure. Its portfolio includes airports in Doha (Qatar), Saudi Arabia, and Tbilisi. Interesting fact: in addition to construction, the company operates in a rather rare niche, it specialises in the maintenance and support of existing airports.

TAV Construction is participating in many large projects in the Middle East. Among the most notable projects are the Times Square Centre, the DAMAC Tower by Paramount, and the EMAAR Square in the United Arab Emirates.

DAMAC Tower by Paramount. Photo:  Richard Allaway  (Wikimedia)

Founded in 1957, the company operates in several fields: engineering, electric power, real estate, and trade. ENKA is one of the most valuable brands in Turkey, with a market value of $10 billion on the Istanbul Stock Exchange.

In addition to properties in Turkey, ENKA has constructed many famous buildings in Russia including the Krasnye Holmy business centre in Moscow and skyscrapers of the Moscow City business centre. The company has completed many industrial, transport, and medical facilities in Libya, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Croatia, and others.

Moscow City business centre. Photo:  Niklitov  (Wikimedia)

The Mapa Group conglomerate (called the MNG Group of Companies until 2020) was established in 1976 as a group of companies engaged in construction, air transportation, and telecommunications. Most of the developer's projects are in the Middle East and Africa, where Mapa is building airports, transport routes, and water systems.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport.  Anar Aliyev  (Wikimedia)

The company became famous in the early 2000s for building unconventional hotels in Antalya: the buildings were perfect replicas of the world's architectural landmarks: for instance, Istanbul's Topkapı Palace and the Moscow Kremlin.

Unlike the aforementioned developers, Sinpaş GYO focuses primarily on residential development. For example, this construction company is an active developer in istanbul. The company was founded in 1974 and has been creating residential complexes in Ankara, Istanbul, and other Turkish cities for many years.

Residential complex ALTINORAN, Sinpaş

Sinpaş GYO has over 75 successfully completed projects in its portfolio. The main principle of the developer is an emphasis on green zones. Sinpaş GYO apartment buildings are always surrounded by gardens, squares, swimming pools, and even canals.

The IC Holding group of companies was founded in 1969. Its main activities are construction, power generation, and tourism. IC is currently participating in the construction of Akkuyu NPP, Turkey's first nuclear power plant. The holding’s development division specialises in the construction of luxury 5-star hotels in Turkey’s resort towns, under the management of the IC Hotels chain.

Akkuyu NPP construction,  akkuyu.com