Begum Group of Companies brings together premium services across multiple industries, offering seamless and tailored luxury experiences. Founded in 1997 with Begum Yachting, the group has grown to include refit, repair and maintenance, provisioning, hospitality, aviation, and ground transportation.Begum Yachting Begum Yachting was created in 1997 to provide top-level service for mega yacht owners visiting Turkey. Today, it is a leader in the maritime sector, serving clients from business, politics, art, and sports. The company has offices in Istanbul, Kuşadası, Didim, Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, and Antalya, with additional presence overseas in Mallorca, Spain and Sarandë, Albania. This extensive network allows Begum Yachting to offer reliable, quality agency services both in Turkey and abroad. Barka Shipyard Established in 2005 as part of Begum Yachting, Barka Shipyard was set up to meet the demand for excellent shipyard services. Now based in the Altınova district of Yalova, the shipyard features modern facilities such as a 720-tonne lift, a large

Awlgrip®, a trusted and premium yacht coatings brand, has introduced the Gloss Finish Primer, a pioneering, time-saving product for the superyacht market. This product enables professional applicators to streamline their new-build processes by reducing application steps.Jemma Lampkin, Global Commercial Director at AkzoNobel’s Yacht Coatings, commented, “We developed the Gloss Finish Primer with our customers in mind, knowing they demand efficiency, durability, and a flawless finish. That’s exactly what our new product delivers.” This innovative solution, part of the Awlgrip® high-performance coatings system, merges the advantages of both a finish primer and a show coat into a single product. It not only reduces the number of application steps but also simplifies the process while maintaining exceptional performance. The high gloss feature enables applicators to swiftly identify and correct any imperfections before applying the final topcoat, thus preventing reworks during a critical phase of the superyacht project. Furthermore, the combination of fewer layers and higher volume solids, compared

This April, the Palma International Boat Show promises an exceptional showcase of luxury yachts, and Yachting Partners International (YPI) is bringing four distinguished vessels to the forefront. Ranging from a sleek French-built flybridge yacht, to two iconic vessels from the Aga Khan’s private fleet, and a modern explorer yacht from Sanlorenzo, these yachts will be available to view either within the main show or just a short drive away at Port Adriano.Arion – a stylish 37-metre Couach with €1 million price drop Making her presence felt inside the Palma Boat Show, straight from an extensive winter maintenance period, is Arion, a 37-metre flybridge yacht built by Couach Yachts and presented for sale with Virginia di Antonio of YPI. Delivered in 2011 and boasting a GRP hull and superstructure, Arion marries sleek naval architecture by Couach with interiors designed by Ken Freivokh Design. The recent works include new generators, and engine servicing, teak maintenance and full hull

As sustainability becomes an increasingly crucial concern within the yachting sector, National Marine Suppliers has introduced an eco-friendly line of yacht crew uniforms. National Marine's Yachtwear Collection is the company's signature private label brand, providing clients with an always-available, ready-to-ship option. Crafted from recycled ocean plastics, these garments are specifically designed to reduce the carbon footprint, aligning luxury with environmental responsibility.How yacht crew uniforms are produced using recycled ocean plastic Yachtwear is dedicated to reducing plastic waste by transforming it into high-quality, sustainable apparel. Through their Green RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) process, they ensure that each piece of clothing is not only environmentally responsible but also maintains superior performance, comfort, and durability. "This process has been around for more than 20 years, and some companies, such as Quiksilver, were among the first to use this type of fabric. When it was time to redesign our Yachtwear line, ensuring that we made an eco-friendly design at every

Heesen Yachts is preparing to present their latest 55-metre steel yacht, Project Agnetha, a striking new addition to the shipyard’s successful 55-metre Steel series. Scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2025, she represents the latest evolution of Heesen’s engineering platform, combining proven performance with contemporary design and market trends.Penned by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, Agnetha’s exterior boasts a powerful yet elegant profile with strong horizontal lines that emphasise her length. Continuous panels of tinted glass stretch along her main and upper decks, giving her a modern, streamlined silhouette. The wheelhouse features Omega’s signature shark tooth design on the overhang, and the elimination of fashion plates allows for unbroken views. The superstructure is positioned aft, enhancing the yacht’s sleek proportions and offering guests uninterrupted sight-lines across the water.A stage set for luxury: Project Agnetha’s interiors inspired by Shakespeare’s most iconic plays Her interiors, designed by Luca Dini Design and Architecture under the direction

Over recent years the interest in yachts with unique and outstanding hull colours has taken off, with more owners diversifying their superyacht's style with the use of eye catching shades. However, making the decision to try something unique can be nerve wracking, especially if you don’t know how the colour will interact with the surrounding environment.  Alexseal Yacht Coatings has now unveiled a sophisticated new digital tool that allows users to do just that, visualising the brand’s extensive palette of standard solid and metallic colours across a variety of yacht types. From the hull, superstructure, all the way through to boot tops and hull stripes, this new technology is revolutionising the process of finalising the appearance of your superyacht. Accessible via desktop and mobile devices, the online configurator offers a seamless and intuitive way to explore how different colour combinations can transform the look and feel of a yacht – long before a single