The 40 metre Motor Yacht BaiaMare is currently in-build at the Turkish Shipyard Ned Ship. Superyacht Baia Mare is expected to be launched later in 2011, […]
Istanbul-based luxury boat builder Numarine has appointed the Leading Midlands marketing communications agency, Connect Group to develop a full communications strategy to reposition its brand. Connect Group’s work will encompass new brand guidelines, digital communications, dealer advertising and support materials, PR and exhibition collateral.
Peri Yachts opened a new office in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday. Located on the European side of the Bosphorus, Sales and Marketing activities will take place on a larger scale where the team will deal with local customers as well as enlarging the sales network, after sales and marketing.
RMK Marine’s superyacht RMK45m build number BN80 designed by the well renowned Ron Holland Design is now in the final stages of fit-out, on target for her scheduled Spring launch and in readiness for her first season of Mediterranean cruising.
The largest privately owned sailing yacht Dream Symphony is scheduled to start her construction this summer 2010. She is an amazing superyacht, born from collaboration between Dykstra & Partners, Ken Freivokh Design and the shipyard themselves.
Dream Ship Victory shipyard signed a contract after taking part in the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show to build 141m Dream Symphony Yacht, with naval architecture by Dykstra & Partners and design and styling by Ken Freivokh Design. On the 9th of February, the builders, designers and naval architects of the 141m Dream Symphony Yacht – the largest private sailing yacht ever met in Amsterdam to finalise the design and technical proposal under the direction of Valeriy Stepanenko.
Karpaz Gate Marina Ltd, the new luxury marina based in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), has filled the key management position of Harbour Master ahead of the marina’s forthcoming completion and soft-launch in May 2011. The new recruit, Captain Deniz Akaltan, will officially take responsibility for the management of the marina from May although will begin working with Sea-Alliance Group – the marina management team – immediately.
2011 marks a milestone for the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard with three superyacht deliveries planned in the first three quarters. First to enter the water is the new 55.4 m (182ft) motor yacht Turquoise with exterior design by Dubois Yachts and interior design by Hoek Design Naval Architects and Suntay Design (Turkey). Yacht Turquoise (Hull NB52) was designed as a repeat order from the original owner of Turquoise built in 1994.
Superyacht Regina, a 56m Gullet sailing yacht was launched on the 11th of February 2011 by Pruva Yachting of Turkey. Gullet Regina was constructed and completed in 24 months in Pruva Yachting’s shipyard, and is one of two such yachts currently under construction at the yard. S/Y REGINA will be available for luxury charters in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
Numarine enters the Superyacht category at the Dubai Boat and Abu Dhabi Yacht Shows with the debut of their 102 rph, which highlights the Numarine design team’s ability to combine graceful aesthetics, ultra-chic interiors and advanced high-tech engineering; delivering the unparalleled sensory experience motor yacht enthusiasts seek in the Gulf region.
Vicem Yachts is expanding its horizons beyond mahogany into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast super yachts in the Vulcan Line, the Vulcan 46, Vulcan 35 and the Vulcan 32 m. For these Vulcan mega-yachts the Turkish yard signs two additional agreements with Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh. The Wetzels Brown Dutch design team will be involved in the interior design of the Vulcan 32 mt RPH. The UK based Freivokh team will develop the 35 mt Tri-Deck interior design works. Art-Line has been involved with the 46 meter yacht since its inception.
In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of mega-yachts over 100’/30 meters with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking an important business expansion plan and is enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast motor yachts, including a Vulcan 46m (151ft) superyacht, a Vulcan 35m (118ft) motor yacht and Vulcan 32m (105ft) yacht. All three yachts will be launched between 2011 and 2012.