France

J.G. Verges Design

The 50.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.42m (165'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> has been sold, with James Auld from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> representing the buyer and Richard Gray from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246761/image/large-4abe73dc7dfb85ecbdcb96ad9ec0669c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246761">Delivered in 2013, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.42m (165'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">J.G. Verges Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>. Up to 14 guests are accommodated onboard the superyacht Ileria, and she also has accommodation for 11 crew members including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246773/image/large-8dc03fc03fe2638587bdb1683b6c5a48.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246773"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246774/image/large-8e2dbedfa9f2dcb824fccc83335d8c64.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246774"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.42m (165'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246768/image/large-c7f677e3bb2680fef21c8477705ef978.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246768"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246767/image/large-44c639b060cb2aef76db3ad7f0ed2218.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246767"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246752/image/large-6f50026ab64311fca610669483277f13.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246752">Her last known asking price was €19,500,000.

50m Turquoise motor yacht Ileria sold

50.42m Turquoise yacht Ileria sold, with James Auld from SuperYachtsMonaco representing the buyer and Richard Gray from IYC representing the seller

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256353/image/large-a1eca6d461102dd178b94bbb9e2052cb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256353">Spotted last summer anchored off Théoule-sur-Mer on the French Riviera is the 55-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 254.65m (179'4&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2008">Bella 2</a>. Launched as Vinydrea in 2008 by the Turquoise shipyard in Istanbul, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 254.65m (179'4&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2008">Bella 2</a> features exterior design by the Monaco based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/225" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caliari Superyacht Inc. (Company)">Paolo Caliari</a>, while her interiors come from the drawing boards of the French studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">J.G. Verges Design</a>.The 746 GT superyacht can accommodate 12 guests in six staterooms consisting of a full-beam master, a second full-beam VIP, three doubles and a twin on the lower deck. Special features onboard include a Jacuzzi on the sun deck surrounded by sun pads, a gym, open-air dining for 12 guests and a U-shaped lounge with a glass skylight. Performance wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 1,750 horsepower engines, allowing her to reach a maximum speed of 16 knots and cruise comfortably at 13.5 knots.

Turquoise superyacht Bella 2 in the South of France

The 55m superyacht Bella 2, built by Turquoise, is seen here anchored in Théoule-sur-Mer, France.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1022" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helsingfors (Company)">Helsingfors</a>’ 43.3-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> sold in Italy after being on the market for just over 100 days. Rino Di Maggio of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Self Concept (Company)">Self Concept</a> introduced the buyer, while David Legrand of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> represented the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229858/image/large-10c9f99fb90a451b58c1b2b65db8b8a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229858"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> was designed and built for the Norwegian coast guard in the 1950s, starting her service in 1959. During her service she was known as Uisko and patrolled the North Sea; she’s proven her sturdiness in some of the world’s harshest waters, making her a highly reliable platform for the conversion she undertook some 10-years ago. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229868/image/large-99e7ed3c3a459235bc2711a1600099b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229868"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229869/image/large-a9782010b15fae00719574042d50cfec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229869"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229882/image/large-9bb631fc7f73e2b2ccc2babd7ff5bd9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229882">The conversion project was directed by her new owner, an avid yacht enthusiast, in collaboration with the design-duo <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francois Chevalier Y D (Company)">Francois Chevalier</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">Jean Guy Verges</a>, handling her exterior and interior respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229848/image/large-ded497b18becd02a26ea95df4a3af489.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229848">With 344 GT and five staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as 10 guests. She’s powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Werkspoor (Company)">Werkspoor</a> engine that delivers a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229854/image/large-bfa4c8a86c1c5a405d98f649180f41ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229854"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> was asking €3,950,000 at the time of her sale. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229836/image/large-ac778f4392bb45bd548da9a35a02be6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229836">

Helsingfors 43m motor yacht Ice Lady sold 

Helsingfors’ 43m motor yacht Ice Lady sold with a last known asking price of €3,950,000.

Converted Helsingfors 43m explorer yacht Ice Lady sold 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1022" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helsingfors (Company)">Helsingfors</a>’ converted 43.3-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> is on the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ice-lady/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Ice Lady, for sale</a> was delivered in 1959 as a Norwegian coast guard ship, and converted to a luxury superyacht in 2012 – she’s a harmony of tradition and class. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229836/image/large-ac778f4392bb45bd548da9a35a02be6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229836">During her service with the Norwegian coast guard, the then called Uisko successfully patrolled some of the harshest waters in the world: the North Sea. Uisko was a sturdy-build with icebreaking capabilities – her long service with the Norwegian coast guard is a point in case. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229837/image/large-78ca2eb934eca3ab53d50e3cf96f846a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229837">She underwent her conversation 10-years ago, which was directed by her new owner, an avid classic yacht collector. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> was redesigned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francois Chevalier Y D (Company)">Francois Chevalier</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">Jean Guy Verges</a>, handling her exterior and interior respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229858/image/large-10c9f99fb90a451b58c1b2b65db8b8a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229858">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has all the trappings of stately living. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">Jean Guy Verges</a> overhauled her utilitarian built-for-purpose interior for a feast of luxury. She has a large main saloon for her guests to socialise in, which is furnished with rich woods and a calming palette of chocolate and rouge. Her large persian rugs and subtle detailing lend the space a home-like charm. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229868/image/large-99e7ed3c3a459235bc2711a1600099b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229868"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229869/image/large-a9782010b15fae00719574042d50cfec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229869">As many as 10 guests can be accommodated onboard this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/helsingfors/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Helsingfors yacht for sale</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> has four staterooms located on the lower deck, comprising a VIP, a double and two twins – each fitted with a private ensuite. The VIP stateroom boasts further character, as it has an additional sofa and its ensuite is finished with white marble.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229874/image/large-d76ae96ecf842924d336848f9bf24016.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229874"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229876/image/large-6fcf4af958b483714131deaca21d1249.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229876">The master suite is located on the main deck, away from the guest areas. It’s spacious, well lit and comes with a King size bed, a dressing area, office and an ensuite with a bathtub and large shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229857/image/large-3e60b4fc247fd07f3d28cb56851379fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229857"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> also offers an abundance of outdoor living space, all of which can be covered by removable biminis. Her sun deck is the largest of the three decks, and is equipped with loose, soft furnishings. The space is then multifunctional and guests can make use of the seating areas with a drink and some light food, or can clear the deck area for fitness and leisure activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229854/image/large-bfa4c8a86c1c5a405d98f649180f41ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229854"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229861/image/large-1aeae51e454bcb27dfb34ab40aa848b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229861"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229864/image/large-44867d1926f30a72175536d8f60f8dbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229864">The lower deck is rather unique, as it’s enclosed and tightly packed. The space is fitted with a round dining table, which can be used in all weather conditions thanks to the shelter provided by the overhanging main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229855/image/large-484d7f77955e77d7f8d14c9fc22d005a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229855">&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has an arsenal of tenders and toys, all of which are stowed forward and away from the guest areas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> has a 16-person Northstar rigid bottom inflatable, an eight-person Lomac Beluga 500 OK, a set of Jet Skis, two paddle boards, a kayak and snorkelling gear. She also has plenty of gym equipment, offering guests a chance to exercise out of the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229854/image/large-bfa4c8a86c1c5a405d98f649180f41ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229854"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice Lady43.3m (142'1&quot;)Helsingfors1959">Ice Lady</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Werkspoor (Company)">Werkspoor</a> engine that allows her to cruise at 10 knots and reach speeds of up to 12 knots. She is commercially registered and in a ready to cruise condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229848/image/large-ded497b18becd02a26ea95df4a3af489.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229848">

Helsingfors’ 43m motor yacht Ice Lady for sale

The yacht, Ice Lady, for sale was delivered in 1959 as a Norwegian coast guard ship, and converted to a luxury superyacht in 2012.

Helsingfors’ 43m converted explorer yacht Ice Lady has joined the market

Delivering yachts from 40 to 77 metres in length to an international roster of clients from the USA, UK, Europe and Russia, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> has international recognition as an industry heavyweight. But what is the history of the Turkish yard? Here, we take a look at its predecessor and unravel the brilliance of the builder's backstory. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/171184/image/large-3ee1a3a45f9aa5b5ba81c9313ca0d2ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/171184">The company’s success today has its roots in two companies involved in yacht building: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan Yachts Inc</a>., based in Tuzla, Istanbul and Turquoise Yacht Construction, also based in Istanbul. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> was the shortened version of the company’s full name – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Profilo Teknik Sanayi A.S</a>. These two companies joined forces in 1994 to establish Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts and focused on the construction of large motor yachts to a high standard. In 2014, MB Holding, which was founded in 1982 by Omani businessman Mohammed Al Barwani, became the majority shareholder and the company was renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, with the head office and shipyard based at Pendik, Istanbul.&nbsp;Turning now to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan Yachts</a>, the company commenced building large (for the time) motor yachts in the mid-1970s. In those days, most Turkish-built yachts were wooden gulets built for the charter market in Turkey and Greece.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172234/image/large-b587da465505431c40b4fa92f00c5cb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172234"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> was the first Turkish yard to build in steel, with its first yacht delivered in 1977 following fitting out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> at Viareggio. This yacht, the 32-metre Motivator, was sold to a Middle Eastern owner and renamed Dina A. In 1987, the yacht was sold to a costume jewellery manufacturer and was based in Bangkok until 1992. The yacht, now named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad32.0m (104'12&quot;)Proteksan1977">Nomad</a>, has been home-ported in Tunisia in recent years after her sale by auction in 1998.&nbsp;The next yacht completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> in 1977 was the 24-metre Kerim which was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paolo Caliari Design (Company)">Paolo Caliari</a> and would later become Boggy C and be painted in battleship grey. The later history of this vessel is unknown at present. Also completed in the same year was the 28.5-metre Milasan, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paolo Caliari Design (Company)">Paolo Caliari&nbsp;</a>and also fitted out in Italy. The yacht was sold to a Middle Eastern buyer following its completion.&nbsp;1983 saw the completion of the 24.4-metre Alize followed a year later by the 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Texas44.6m (146'4&quot;)Proteksan1984">Texas</a>, the largest yacht built so far by the shipyard. This yacht would later be extended to 44.6 metres by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sensation Yachts (Company)">Sensation Yachts</a> in Auckland, New Zealand.Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ugo Costaguta (Company)">Ugo Costaguta</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mercati (Company)">Alberto Mercati&nbsp;</a>with an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arthur M. Barbeito & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Arthur M. Barbieto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Texas44.6m (146'4&quot;)Proteksan1984">Texas</a> spent a few years under the ownership of the Sultan of Selangor, Malaysia as Permaisuri before being acquired by an Australian owner and reverting to her original name.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/158752/image/large-3b3e5b154d555a3623fd71d68fd8cd9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158752">At around the same time, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> completed the 43.6-metre Galaxy Star for Rene Herzog, the Swiss entrepreneur whose Zurich-based company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucraft (Company)">Alucraft</a>, had been instrumental in the promotion and building of both this yacht and the aforementioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Texas44.6m (146'4&quot;)Proteksan1984">Texas</a>. Galaxy Star was equipped with a stern garage that would initially house a Rolls-Royce when in Europe and a Chrysler when stateside.Another, slightly smaller yacht which was completed in 1986 to a similar design (but without the stern garage) was the 38.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Big Change II38.13m (125'1&quot;)Proteksan1986">Big Change</a>. The last one completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> in the 1980s was the first Vals, a 23.8-metre motoryacht designed by Necdet Saldur.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184734/image/large-9465a4877dd8ec36c6279f22d140280f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184734">In the 1990s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> launched the 33.0-metre Tarabia in 1991 followed by a small series known as the Proteksan 88 model. This sleek design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vincenzo Ruggiero (Company)">Vincenzo Ruggiero</a> with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">Jean-Guy Verges.</a>Three vessels were completed in 1993 and 1994, namely Saga, Vals II and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moontazzam II26.85m (88'1&quot;)Proteksan1994">Dervis III</a> which would be the last yachts to be built under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> brand name prior to the tie-up with Turquoise in 1997. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110708/image/large-d641ed417b3f60169eafb37e6fb9fbfa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110708">This article was first featured in The SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Turquoise Yachts history: 

SYT's historian Malcolm Wood unpacks Turquoise Yachts' history and their Proteskan merger.

History: Proteksan and Turquoise Yachts on how they came to be

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>' success today has its roots in two companies involved in yacht building: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan Yachts Inc.</a>, based in Tuzla, Istanbul and Turquoise Yacht Construction, also based in Istanbul. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> was the shortened version of the company’s full name – Profilo Teknik Sanayi A.S.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/158752/image/large-3b3e5b154d555a3623fd71d68fd8cd9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158752">These two companies joined forces in 1994 to establish Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts and focused on the construction of large motor yachts to a high standard. In 2014, MB Holding, which was founded in 1982 by Omani businessman Mohammed Al Barwani, became the majority shareholder and the company was renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, with the head office and shipyard based at Pendik, Istanbul.&nbsp;Turning now to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan Yachts</a>, the company commenced building large (for the time) motor yachts in the mid-1970s. In those days, most Turkish-built yachts were wooden gulets built for the charter market in Turkey and Greece.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> was the first Turkish yard to build in steel, with its first yacht delivered in 1977 following fitting out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Picchiotti (Company)">Picchiotti</a> at Viareggio. This yacht, the 32-metre Motivator, was sold to a Middle Eastern owner and renamed Dina A.In 1987, the yacht was sold to a costume jewellery manufacturer and was based in Bangkok until 1992. The yacht, now named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad32.0m (104'12&quot;)Proteksan1977">Nomad</a>, has been home-ported in Tunisia in recent years after her sale by auction in 1998.The next yacht completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> in 1977 was the 24-metre Kerim which was also designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paolo Caliari Design (Company)">Paolo Caliari</a> and would later become Boggy C and be painted in battleship grey. The later history of this vessel is unknown at present. Also completed in the same year was the 28.5-metre Milasan, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paolo Caliari Design (Company)">Paolo Caliari</a> and also fitted out in Italy. The yacht was sold to a Middle Eastern buyer following its completion.&nbsp;1983 saw the completion of the 24.4-metre Alize followed a year later by the 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Texas44.6m (146'4&quot;)Proteksan1984">Texas</a>, the largest yacht built so far by the shipyard. This yacht would later be extended to 44.6 metres by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sensation Yachts (Company)">Sensation Yachts</a> in Auckland, New Zealand. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ugo Costaguta (Company)">Ugo Costaguta</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mercati (Company)">Alberto Mercati</a> with an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arthur M. Barbeito & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Arthur M. Barbieto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Texas44.6m (146'4&quot;)Proteksan1984">Texas</a> spent a few years under the ownership of the Sultan of Selangor, Malaysia as Permaisuri before being acquired by an Australian owner and reverting to her original name.At around the same time, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> completed the 43.6-metre Galaxy Star for Rene Herzog, the Swiss entrepreneur whose Zurich-based company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucraft (Company)">Alucraft</a>, had been instrumental in the promotion and building of both this yacht and the aforementioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Texas44.6m (146'4&quot;)Proteksan1984">Texas</a>. Galaxy Star was equipped with a stern garage that would initially house a Rolls-Royce when in Europe and a Chrysler when stateside.Another, slightly smaller yacht which was completed in 1986 to a similar design (but without the stern garage) was the 38.1-metre Big Change. The last one completed by &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> in the 1980s was the first Vals, a 23.8-metre motoryacht designed by Necdet Saldur.In the 1990s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> launched the 33.0-metre Tarabia in 1991 followed by a small series known as the Proteksan 88 model. This sleek design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vincenzo Ruggiero (Company)">Vincenzo Ruggiero</a> with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">Jean-Guy Verges</a>. Three vessels were completed in 1993 and 1994, namely Saga, Vals II&nbsp;and Dervis III which would be the last yachts to be built under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> brand name prior to the tie-up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> in 1997.&nbsp;

An origin story: Proteksan and Turquoise Yachts

SYT’s in-house yacht historian Malcolm Wood takes a look at the predecessors of one of today’s leading Turkish superyacht builders, Turquoise Yachts.

The 54.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 254.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2008">Bella 2</a>,&nbsp;previously also known as Bellami.com and Kinta, is now listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>. Delivered in 2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 254.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2008">Bella 2</a> features exterior design by the Monaco based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paolo Caliari Design (Company)">Paolo Caliari</a> while her interiors come from the drawing boards of the French studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">JG Verges Design</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/116738/image/large-066cf9615108c4e8eef1f7e6155bc0d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116738">Maintained in excellent condition since her launch, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 254.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2008">Bella 2</a> has undergone several refits in her lifetime, with the most recent being a maintenance refit at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> shipyard in Livorno, Italy during January 2020.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71926/image/large-cf3796706ad38bd065c3dac222d14058.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71926"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/116736/image/large-8e012c184c7635a2e2cec07cb311af1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116736">Highlights on board<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bella-2/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;yacht Bella 2 for sale</a> include a Jacuzzi on the sun deck surrounded by sun pads, a gym, open-air dining for 12 guests and a U-shaped lounge with a glass skylight.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71941/image/large-31d68c85039d9babe96fa1b3a25825c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71941">The aft area of the upper deck is equipped with water toys stowed on the passage along with a very large daybed for sunbathing. Forward, the upper deck is home to Portuguese bridge that can be spotted from the skylight provided in the master stateroom.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71927/image/large-d9b55b4f692f1a734d4ac6fbded7bf3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71927"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/71931/image/large-a02d1b8ba35b8062b954964c50be39d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71931">The main deck features a glass-backed pool surrounded by sun pads, a spacious shaded lounge and a swim platform.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71929/image/large-f98e52f144b571e921b5d0dbdfa16b7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71929"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/71928/image/large-a596464d91648b188f02b33d86529ae2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71928">Other highlights of this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> include a formal dining room on the upper deck and her generous sky lounge and bar. The main saloon has an open design with another lounge located aft and a media lounge at the fore with a 70 inch TV.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71934/image/large-8396ba8dad425059736fd81164d9d765.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71934"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/71939/image/large-cab18411d1e9b1e62524ae62432aeb44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71939">&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bella-2/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht&nbsp;Bella 2 for sale</a>'s refit in 2011 included an interior redesign that provided the vessel with refreshed interior themes of wood and caramel along with a complete repaint and upgrades to her AV equipment.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71933/image/large-363e76b7055998b6629705c612b48f0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71933"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/116720/image/large-b7251e7822135837ad35615ea9d88295.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116720">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/turquoise/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Turquoise yacht for sale</a> accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms consisting of a full-beam master, a second full-beam VIP, three doubles and a twin on the lower deck.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/116722/image/large-b1da996de6e6d945e47306a6fb6d2f39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116722"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/71937/image/large-2a96be2836d6b5db42b172083333dbee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71937">&nbsp;On board, guests are taken care of by a crew of 12. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 1,750 hp engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella 254.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2008">Bella 2</a> reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots and cruises comfortably at 14 knots.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/116737/image/large-7150957cbc703ff347fe339a73998856.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116737">

55m motor yacht Bella 2 for sale

New to the market: yacht Bella 2 for sale! She is a 54.7m motor yacht built by Turquoise in 2008, accommodating up to 12 guests and a crew of 12.

 55m Turquoise motor yacht Bella 2 on the market 

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/92538/image/large-14fc10e861b4ca9a46feeffabfa549c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92538">Spotted at anchor in Capri earlier this month is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts’</a> 50-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.4m (165'4&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a>, built by the Turkish yard in 2013. Designed and engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.4m (165'4&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria’s</a> sophisticated interior is the work of French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">Jean Guy Vergès</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.4m (165'4&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> is powered by twin 820hp diesel engines which propel the superyacht up to a top speed of 15 knots and allows her to cover up to 4,500 nautical miles at 12 knots.

50m Turquoise yacht Ileria in Capri

The 50-metre motor yacht Ileria by Turquoise Yachts recently seen at anchor off the island of Capri.

The 50m Turquoise superyacht Ileria in Capri

Top 10 yachts at Palm Beach International Yacht Show 

SYT looks at the top yachts at Palm Beach international Yacht Show 2019. 

Top 10 yachts to see at Palm Beach International Yacht Show 

The 53.4-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a> listed for sale by IYC has been sold, with Kevin Bonnie and Mark Elliott representing the seller and Scott Jones of IYC Monaco introducing the buyer. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/34827/image/large-0d0cdf929d4f57522f9f5b8ff5f1570c.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34827">Built by Turkish yard Turquoise Yachts in 2008 with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a>&nbsp;features naval architecture from the yard, exterior design from Caliari Superyacht Inc and elegant interior design by Jean Guy Verges. The 53.4-metre yacht has since undergone two refits, the first of which occurred in 2010-2011 and the second and most recent having occurred in winter 2017-2018 at Palumbo Superyachts' refit facility in Italy while she was still for sale. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/23303/image/large-69e8bd85235bb6d25e180f2254f6eedf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23303">On board, she accommodates 12 guests across six staterooms (one master, one VIP, three double and one twin). Utilising the entire beam, the owner’s private suite is expansive and features floor-to-ceiling windows which lend even more light to an already airy space. A centerline main bed, oversized walk-in wardrobe, and direct forward deck access make for a luxurious time aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a> also features an elevator and the main staircase which connect all guest decks for ease of access. In her salon, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a> houses a large communal area thanks to her modern design and more floor to ceiling windows. From her salon, guests can access the oversized main aft deck directly. On her upper deck, guests will find a formal dining set up, an additional lounge, a pantry, and wheelhouse. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/16134/image/large-7a3d0c2ad8affe6287837be5054a5adb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16134"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a> comes equipped with a swimming pool which sits on her main aft deck. The pool features a glass waterfall and a spa and access to the swimming platform below. Additionally, the sundeck allows guests to enjoy a large jacuzzi, sunpads, sun loungers, a full gym and a spa cabin. &nbsp;Powered by twin 1749 HP CAT engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta</a>&nbsp;boasts a range of 4000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Kinta’s</a> asking price was €14,700,000

53m superyacht Kinta sold following Palumbo Superyachts refit

The 53.2-metre superyacht Kinta (ex; Vinydrea) built by Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts in 2008 arrived in Italy for a winter refit recently. Featuring exterior design by Caliari Superyacht Inc. and an interior by J.G. Verges Design, she accommodates up to 12 guests on board.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23303/image/large-69e8bd85235bb6d25e180f2254f6eedf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23303"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23304/image/large-3b1f6f2032af9658cb92147f1c1f8b7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23304">Works will be undertaken in Savona at the facilities of Palumbo Superyachts Refit, and marks the first 55-metre motor yacht at this facility to undergo refit and maintenance works. Kinta is also currently for sale, listed at an asking price of €14,700,000 following a €1 million price cut last month. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/16134/image/large-7a3d0c2ad8affe6287837be5054a5adb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16134">

The 53m superyacht Kinta arrives in Savona for winter refit 

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142271/image/large-543d040b0aea4cf8dcd01a2c92d84189.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142271">Superyacht Kinta The 53 metre superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858">Kinta</a> was built in 2008 by Turkish superyacht builder Proteksan-Turquoise. The exterior lines of the trawler type yacht were designed by Paolo Caliari and Kinta’s interior was decorated by J.G. Vergés Design. Powered by Caterpillar engines she has a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. Kinta accommodates up to 12 guests in one master suite, 1 VIP suite, three doubles, and one twin cabin. She has a near sistership called <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/859">Chayka</a>.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Benoit Donne

The 53 metre Proteksan-Turquoise superyacht Kinta 

Early March the Proteksan-Turquoise shipyard launched their second superyacht of 2011, the 60.20 metre Yogi. She features exterior design by the shipyard’s in-house design team and Jean Guy Verges, who also designed Yogi’s interior. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134391/image/large-99c4badc78c3621eb4ff2937f583ed32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134391">She offers accommodation for 12 guests in 6 cabins (5 double, 1 twin), and features a large main deck master suite with a lounge/day area, office area, dressing room and his &amp; hers bathrooms en suite. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134392/image/large-b5989a03255048cb7e1ef18c65b97614.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134392"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134393/image/large-e9b1a5793c45af7a434327f7d8c29339.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134393">Amongst her many features are a large Jacuzzi on the sun deck, a temperature regulated swimming pool with a sky light to the beach club below on the aft deck, two beach clubs, a massage room, a multimedia play lounge and a sun deck Teppanyaki bar. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134394/image/large-b9ea56ea389d21f9d60bc900780595c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134394">The ABS classed superyacht has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and complies with the MCA LY2. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2518">Yogi</a> is powered by twin 1,750hp Caterpillar 3512B diesel engines which propel her up to a maximum speed of 17 knots, cruising speed of 15 knots and a range of 5,000nm at 12 knots. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134395/image/large-b4db21cefd1ad1ea0a801a2d0bfe11c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134395"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2518">Yogi</a> will be available for her inaugural charter season, in the summer of 2011 in the Mediterranean. Yogi's summer charter rates start at €357,000 per week in the low season, up to €378,000 per week during the high season. Proteksan-Turquoise +90 216 474-2590 <a href="mailto:main@proteksan-turquoise.com?subject=M/Y%20Yogi%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">main@proteksan-turquoise.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.proteksan-turquoise.com">www.proteksan-turquoise.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Superyacht Yogi launched by Proteksan-Turquoise

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134308/image/large-5f769ad89413a892736bcdf35ccd13d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134308">Superyacht Kinta Kinta, the 53m superyacht was built in 2008 by Turkish superyacht builder Proteksan-Turquoise. The exterior lines of the trawler type yacht were designed by Paolo Caliari and Kinta’s interior was decorated by J.G. Vergés Design. Powered by Caterpillar engines she has a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. Kinta accommodates up to 12 guests in one master suite, 1 VIP suite, three doubles, and one twin cabin. Here she is pictured cruising off the coast of Turkey.By Rosie McCall, photo by Benoit Donne

53m superyacht Kinta in Turkey

On a grey day at the end of January, the Istanbul based shipyard Proteksan-Turquoise launched their first superyacht of the year and the second one in their new explorer series; motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chayka53.7m (176'2&quot;)">Leo Fun</a>. Like her sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/858" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinta53.4m (175'2&quot;)">Vinydrea</a>, the exterior lines of Leo Fun are from the drawing board of Paolo Caliari, with the contribution of the shipyard’s own naval architects, and her interior has been styled by Jean Guy Verges.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126743/image/large-8125a59bb026ea44dd28f162d8b495b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126743"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126744/image/large-1acd3f8ed8960fef69ac395f66b146d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126744"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chayka53.7m (176'2&quot;)">Leo Fun </a>is a luxury trawler style superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She can accommodate 12 guests in 1 master suite on the main deck, 1 VIP stateroom, 3 double cabins and 1 twin cabin on the lower deck.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126745/image/large-4611f112c13842acafee5fab9761622a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126745"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126746/image/large-3610a3342c5b874b58e57e527b1769be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126746">Built to ABS class and fully MCA compliant, the superyacht will achieve 16 knots powered by twin Caterpillar 3512B engines, each producing 1,750hp. Her fuel-carrying capacity of 100,000 litres ensures that she has a range of 4,400 nautical miles at a speed of 13.5 knots.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126747/image/large-82cb52fa0218be510ec1f6573eb90021.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126747">Leo Fun will be available for charters in the West Mediterranean from April, through Monaco based charter company Charter &amp; Charter.