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TURKEY’S LARGEST YACHT LAUNCHED!

Bilgin Yachts is proud to announce the launch of the first hull of 80-metre Bilgin 263 series, the largest yacht ever built by a Turkish shipyard so far.

The private launch ceremony took place in the Bilgin Yachts facility in West Istanbul. She'll get ready for delivery in spring/summer of 2020. The shipyard considers this series as a key milestone in its path towards becoming one of the prominent brands in the world.

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Bilgin completes technical launch of Bilgin 163

It is the first of the model to have received a technical launch….

The first unit of the new 49.95m Bilgin 163 received a technical launch at Bilgin Yachts' shipyard in Istanbul in March 2022. With exterior design and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design and interior design by Hot Lab ,  the superyacht is as trendy and comfortable as her 48m predecessors Snow 5 and Starburst III, with 20 per cent larger areas.

Speaking on the launch Bilgin Yachts' CEO, İsmail Şengün said, “We foresee a further enhancement in the distinctive signature of Bilgin Yachts. Bilgin 163 is one of our most ambitious projects and is a perfect sample of what we can offer to our clients.” With a six-cabin layout, Bilgin 163 offers spacious, modern and stylish living areas to the guests. 

The interior is a result of the work of the Hot Lab team.  “Bilgin 163 follows the studio’s new philosophy ‘Architecture for Voyagers’ and focuses on cleanliness of architectural volumes, and a renewed sense for a softness of lines. A plastic minimalism, sober, but rich in details.” In this model, the designers wanted to rediscover the luxury of pure craftsmanship, the attention to small details without relinquishing the use of precious materials. According to Lumini, the yacht will be “modern, rich, yet warm” in feeling. To provide a much more refined look and a soft sense of balance, the Hot Lab team uses small quantities of wood and natural leather in the interior living areas. In Lumini’s words, Bilgin 163 is a perfect combination of shapes, soft colours and great richness of detail. Throughout guest cabins, natural colours and materials highlight the yacht's connection to the sea. There will be a soft transition in every colour and material used on board.

The interior lines are strengthened with the powerful exterior living areas of the yacht. Emrecan Özgün of Unique Yacht Design underlines that particularly exterior areas will be larger than the yacht’s predecessors. “This also gives a sportive look to Bilgin 163” says Özgün. Equipped with twin 1,450 Caterpillar  engines, the new Bilgin 163 is going to have a top speed of around 17 knots with low cost. The motor yacht is now making its way for final outfitting and will be ready for delivery during 2023.

As shown in the above graph, Bilgin 163 is one of three superyachts the builder is scheduled to deliver in 2023. With six deliveries scheduled across 2022 and 2023 the next two years are project to be Bilgin Yachts' most productive since 2010. 

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LEONA is a 80.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Turkey by Bilgin and delivered in 2023. She is one of 3 263 models.

Her top speed is 19.0 kn, her cruising speed is 15.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6000.0 nm at 11.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 staterooms, with 24 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1680.0 GT and a 12.2 m beam.

She was designed by Unique Yacht Design , who also completed the naval architecture. Unique Yacht Design has designed 9 yachts and created the naval architecture for 12 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by H2 Yacht Design , who has 51 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

LEONA is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 66 motor yachts in the 80-90m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 0.06 kn above the average, and her top speed 0.64 kn above the average.

LEONA is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1408 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Turkey. For more information regarding LEONA's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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• Name: LEONA
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement
• Builder: Bilgin
• Naval Architect: Unique Yacht Design
• Exterior Designer: Unique Yacht Design
• Interior Designer: H2 Yacht Design

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The Monaco Yacht Show always promises a stellar lineup— last year had an unusually large number of wild launches—and this time around will be no exception. More than 120 superyachts, including 20-plus that measure 200 feet and above, will be on the docks at Port Hercule, with beautiful Monte Carlo in the hills above.

Among the fleet of anticipated launches is the 400-foot Kismet . Built by Lürssen and launched earlier this year, this stunner will be shown before the winter charter season, at a weekly rate of $3.25 million. The vessel is sure to stand out, thanks to the large silver jaguar sculpture fitted under its bowsprit.

Besides bling, showgoers will notice the concerted push toward sustainability this year. Rossinavi has introduced the Seawolf X , its first hybrid-electric catamaran, and Nautor Swan’s sailing maxi yacht, DreamCatcher , is also its first hybrid. Sanlorenzo is launching Almax , its first 50-meter (165-foot) vessel with hydrogen fuel cells. It was developed with Siemens Energy.

Siemens is also sponsoring the show’s Sustainability Hub, which has become a breeding ground for eco-friendly concepts and new ideas to promote a greener superyacht sector. This year’s conference will cover alternative propulsion, outlining how it will be adopted over the next five years. The show’s Yacht Design & Innovation Hub takes a less technical approach to sustainability. It’s the place where leading designers and mainstream innovators converge, presenting vessels that will shape the future of superyacht design.

Here are 11 must-see boats at this year’s show.

Lürssen ‘Kismet’

The 400-foot Kismet is the most anticipated boat on display at Monaco this year. True to form, Shahid Khan’s third Lürssen, which charters for $3.25 million per week, will be an exceptional landmark in a marina of superyachts. Alongside its Nemo lounge for viewing marine life, a Balinese-inspired spa with the first chromotherapy bathtub on a yacht, and upper-deck dining options for 24 people, the vessel has a duplex owner’s apartment with two separate marbled bathrooms, a fireplace, and gilded wall coverings. When guests have had their fill of the DJ station and Bogányi piano, the ’80s retro matrix dance floor should keep the party going.

Royal Huisman ‘Special One’

Set to make a splash is Royal Huisman’s 171-foot Special One , the largest sportfisherman in the world. Commissioned by an experienced yachtsman and passionate fisherman, the monster sportfish is kitted out with a fighting chair, 22 fishing rods, insulated cooler boxes, and a dedicated bait-and-tackle room. The teak foredeck can transition into a sheltered private lounge area and also converts to an outdoor cinema. Designed by Vripack, the vessel offers up proportions and seakeeping capabilities that are matched by its impressive 30-knot top speed.

Rossinavi ‘Seawolf X’

Looming large above the water, the 140-foot Seawolf X is Rossinavi’s most ambitious build to date. The hybrid-electric catamaran is the Italian shipyard’s first multihull, which can stay in electric mode during transatlantic trips for 80 percent of the time. Even more impressive is the onboard artificial intelligence system—Rossinavi AI—which analyses the operation of the vessel, predicts the needs of guests and optimizes crew service and logistics. The interior is designed by New York-based Meyer Davis, with an exterior penned by Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design. Its wow features include a cockpit centered around a pool, a second hidden pool on the bow area, and an outdoor cinema.

Bilgin ‘Eternal Spark’

Eternal Spark is the first hull in Bilgin’s 163 series. In addition to six outdoor and three indoor lounge areas, the yacht can host over 100 people while at anchor from its five dedicated bar areas. Hot Lab’s use of wood inlays and embossed natural leather create a refined interior aesthetic, while the combination of a huge beach club, sauna, pool, and two cinemas—outdoor and indoor—should keep guests happy. Built with over 200 different materials, it shows how advanced the Turkish yard has become with its last few launches.  

Sanlorenzo ‘Almax’

Sanlorenzo’s first fuel-cell-powered 50Steel model joins a growing list of yacht launches exploring alternative power sources. The fuel-cell technology converts biomethanol (green methanol) into enough electricity to cover the hotel load so the yacht can anchor all night without generators. Almax also has Sanlorenzo’s newly patented Hidden Engine Room (HER), located on the lower deck. This novel configuration creates enough interior volume to include a 1,615-square-foot beach club with a pool and unfolding sea terraces, while keeping the yacht below 500GT. The shipyard has confirmed the sale of four units to date.

Custom Line50

Making its global debut a Monaco, the four-decked Custom Line50 is the Italian shipyard’s new flagship model. The dedicated owner’s apartment on the upper deck includes full-height windows, a full-beam suite, and a large private terrace. The sun deck’s lounge seating, cocktail bar, uninterrupted views, and glass-edged infinity pool amplify the sense of being on a floating island. It’s an effective design that is replicated on the main aft deck. This area offers stepped access to the sea, a scenario that is reinforced by an aquamarine-and-cream interior color scheme.

Damen ‘Five Oceans’

The newest model from Damen’s Yacht Support 53 range, Five Oceans was built for Tommy Allen, an entrepreneur committed to ocean exploration and marine conservation. The vessel will be easy to spot in Monaco’s Port Hercules, thanks to its powder-blue, orange, and white hull. The custom build is Allen’s second yacht-support vessel from Damen. It has a sprawling aft deck to carry toys and tenders as well as a 15-ton deck crane for the launch and recovery of the electric boats and Triton 3300 Pro submersible. Five Oceans also carries an Icon A5 amphibious aircraft.

Tankoa ‘Diamond Binta’

Conceived as a world explorer, Tankoa’s 190-foot Diamond Binta blends a hybrid propulsion package with high-gloss finishes over a wooden interior. Penned by Francesco Paszkowski, Tankoa’s long-time design collaborator, the full custom build has an owner’s suite with a fold-out balcony, a forward helideck for shore-based excursions, a large beach club with a spa, and massage room as well as a sundeck with a gym and pool. A corridor on the lower deck connects the yacht’s five guest cabins to the beach area, passing through a viewable engine room.

Nautor Swan ‘DreamCatcher’

As Nautor Swan’s first hybrid yacht, the 88-foot DreamCatcher is described by the shipyard as a “no-compromise cruiser with a racer’s soul.” Designed for guest comfort with a maximum heeling angle of 20 degrees, its exterior is penned by veteran Swan designer Germán Frers, while the light-wood interior with gray accents is done by Misa Poggi. The aft cockpit has a new coachroof design with an integrated sprayhood, bimini, and modular benches that can be used for both lounging and dining. The stern area incorporates a large beach club area and tender garage. On the foredeck is the “sunset lounge.”

Oceanco ‘H3’

Built in 2000 as 312-foot Al Mirqab for a member of the Qatari royal family, the renovated H3 emerged from Oceanco’s facilities in 2023 looking brand new, with an extra 476 gross tons of internal volume. The vessel’s 33-foot extension—to accommodate the owner’s request for an infinity pool with a convertible dance floor and waterfall—and a fully replaced superstructure were enough for Lloyd’s Register to classify the yacht as a new build. A spa on the lower deck has a hammam, a sensory shower, a hair salon, and treatment rooms. The beach club with its rippled mirror ceiling offers stepped access to the sea.

Conrad ‘Extra Time’

Extra Time , the second hull in Conrad’s C144 series, has an exterior by Reymond Langton Design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. The interior is by M2 Atelier. Much like its sistership Ace , Extra Time has a beach club, four guest lounge areas, a cinema, two bars and an infinity pool. Standout personal touches include an attention-grabbing King Kong  sculpture in the main salon and the main-deck owner’s suite that’s accessed via a private study with an electric piano.

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Scheduled for launch in 2026, the Bilgin 243 epitomizes the marriage of elegance and functionality in yacht design. Crafted with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, this masterpiece is poised to redefine luxury on the high seas.

Exterior lines and naval architecture, meticulously conceived by Unique Yacht Design, evoke a sense of aerodynamic grace, accentuated by clean shapes and expansive, vertical windows. Inside, the yacht exudes sophistication, offering a capacious living room adorned with a dining table catering to 16 guests. Accommodation aboard the Bilgin 243 is nothing short of opulent, with seven cabins spread across the vessel. Four cabins grace the lower deck, while two VIP suites and the owner's stateroom adorn the main deck. The thoughtful layout harmonizes elegant aesthetics with practical living spaces, ensuring a seamless transition between luxury and comfort. Emrecan Özgün, CEO and Founder of Unique Yacht Design, describes the Bilgin 243 as a labor of love, emphasizing the focus on spacious, well-crafted structures. The result is a harmonious blend of interior and exterior living spaces, exuding an air of sophistication and athleticism.

Spanning 1,607 gross tons, the Bilgin 243 boasts nine sumptuous cabins, including a forward-facing owner's cabin spanning 100 square meters. Four VIP cabins grace the main deck, complemented by four guest cabins, all adorned with expansive windows to invite the natural beauty of the surroundings indoors. The owner's deck features a private terrace complete with a jacuzzi, offering unparalleled relaxation and serenity.

Özgün's vision for the Bilgin 243 extends beyond aesthetics, with a wealth of amenities including a 50 square-meter beach club, inviting lounge areas, a fully-equipped gym, sauna, and tender garage. Powered by twin 1,920 kW main engines, the yacht achieves a cruising speed of over 17 knots, with a range exceeding 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

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