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Orion Yachts

The 43.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> facility in Altinova, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393020/image/large-e1c6b05dbca7a13e5e639cac3da71bc2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393020">Currently offered for sale through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser Yachts Greece (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a>, construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> began in 2022, with the first renderings shared in August 2023. She features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine Design</a>."Seeing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> in the water is a very special moment for us," explained Fatih Sürekli, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. "From the first sketches, our goal was clear: to create a yacht with real volume, real comfort and real usability, without losing elegance or character. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> is a strong, honest yacht, and now that she has touched the water, that idea feels even more powerful."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393024/image/large-f902e008fc8534d4f04511ea6690b3e6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393024">As the first project of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> marks a significant milestone for the company, which is based in Yalova, Turkey and specialises in constructing bespoke vessels. Her interiors focus on a light coloured palette, with plenty of natural light from her expansive windows.&nbsp;Spanning 480 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her forward master suite situated on the main deck with a fold-down balcony, alongside four guest staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393023/image/large-853949705bb2917a8a1e9ec9650574bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393023">A standout feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> is her skylounge, which offers panoramic views and provides an elevated experience for all guests onboard. She boasts plenty of exterior deck space, with expansive seating and alfresco dining areas and a Jacuzzi on her upper deck."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> was developed with a strong focus on dependable performance, balanced engineering, and long-term usability,” added Cihan Sandıkçıoğlu of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine Design</a>. "Her steel hull gives her the strength and confidence expected from a yacht in this category, while the overall platform supports comfort, efficiency and ease of operation. With sea trials approaching, we are proud to see the project reach this important stage."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393019/image/large-0a409662424415c8c8cbee10c3cf101f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393019">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2026">Orion One</a> 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, providing her with a top speed of 15 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393021/image/large-5bcc3e74856369662470b2c1c9017cc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393021">

Orion One: 44m Orion yacht launched

The 43.8-metre Orion superyacht Orion One has been launched from the Orion Yachts facility in Altinova, Turkey.

44m Orion superyacht Orion One launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barnes Yachting (Company)">Barnes Yachting</a> has confirmed the construction of the 52-metre Project Tide at the Turkish commercial shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>. The construction of the yacht, which has been developed in collaboration with yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo Design</a>, will begin this year and she is due for delivery in 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331546/image/large-df9b1d8ab13f4e8019ade2f99f404ba9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331546">Developed and funded in-house by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barnes Yachting (Company)">Barnes Yachting</a>, Project Tide is the first hull of an ambitious project by the company to build yachts for the clients of both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barnes Yachting (Company)">Barnes Yachting</a> and the extensive residential portfolio of Barnes International. Plans are currently in place for a second, identical hull, to begin construction in Spring 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331550/image/large-44feb448b7c5f02e9452eb1ac7509a1a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331550">Inigo Nicholson, CEO of the firm commented, "What we have seen is that while there are continuously more yachts in the global fleet, the selection of interesting yachts for sale, at an attractive price and in good condition, is getting smaller. We have also realised after two years of research, that to appeal to the Barnes International clients, we need to offer them something different, something unique that specifically appeals to them. These yachts have been designed for both yachting and real estate clients and we have invested a huge amount of time into understanding what these clients demand from the yachting experience."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331553/image/large-55d727d30974f9c0fb473a57ed02e2db.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331553">Top features of the 52-metre yacht include her six stateroom layout for the accommodations of as many as 12 guests, a 4,000 nautical mile range and her steel and aluminium construction. The guest accommodations are split between a master suite, a large VIP and four convertible double guest staterooms, which make her an ideal platform for charters with multiple family groups. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331552/image/large-122dd35be23cbf870da0c640ff548c4a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331552"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331555/image/large-3219bca8d5722576835b5e2aae3868f3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331555">Her four deck arrangement offers a large number of entertaining areas and unusually for her size range, she features two pools, one to the aft in the beach area and one on the fore of the sundeck. The yacht's main deck is open-plan with hydraulic fold-down terraces opening up the space, while her upper deck features a large semi-alfresco dining area and a lounge to the aft. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/331547/image/large-1faa486ebc92372eb5f4e6a8d634e482.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/331547">&nbsp;On the decision to build the yachts at the shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>, Inigo commented, "We have chosen the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> as our construction partner, which we are also working with for the build of the 44-metre Orion One. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> is an extremely accomplished commercial shipyard which is now leveraging its build expertise to move into the superyacht sector. Today most yacht builders are builders and assemblers, constructing hulls and superstructures but assembling interiors made by specialists elsewhere, and shipyard’s like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> are accomplished in this type of manufacturing. We have also been able to establish a production line with the shipyard, meaning that our clients won't have to wait four-five years for their vessel, as you would at an Italian or Northern European shipyard today. Both of the yachts are 52-metres, under 500 GT, which I think is the current sweet spot for the market and we aim to begin metal cutting at the end of this year, with the first yacht exhibited at the Monaco Yacht Show 2027. The second hull we will aim to launch ahead of the 2028 summer season."Project Tide will be built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyds Ships (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> and LY3 compliance, with a top speed of 15 knots and half load displacement.

Yacht Project Tide in-build

Barnes Yachting has confirmed the construction of the 52-metre Project Tide at the Turkish commercial shipyard Hersek. 

Barnes Yachting to build 52m superyacht Project Tide 

The hull and superstructure of the 43.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2025">Orion One</a> have been completed at her shipyard in Turkey. Moving forward, her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion</a> is now concentrating on the installation of electrical systems, piping and insulation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321393/image/large-3d08a57f9ce91910b832c538d8d7df32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321393">Due for delivery in 2025, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2025">Orion One</a> features exterior design and interior design both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, while her naval architecture is credited to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine Design</a>.&nbsp;As the first project of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2025">Orion One</a> marks a significant milestone for the company, which is based in Yalova, Turkey and specialises in constructing bespoke vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321392/image/large-b7b1daf1732ff0c1764c578927426b0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321392">Construction of the vessel first commenced in 2022, with the studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> placing special emphasis on light-coloured interiors, sophistication, and contemporary decor, as well as a use of natural light provided by expansive windows. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321390/image/large-42b1d6e3d12991c95353c3754867d488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321390">With a beam of 8.1-metres and a volume of 480 GT, the superyacht’s accommodation includes a master stateroom, developed to deliver unparalleled luxury to her owner. Meanwhile, four additional guest staterooms are included to host friends and family onboard.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59467" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One: Red Yacht Design interiors unveiled of 44m Orion superyacht (2024-01-10 11:00:00 +0100)">Orion One: Red Yacht Design interiors unveiled of 44m Orion superyacht<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321391/image/large-c93bd23921699a4f92589949f99a2b63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321391"></a>Regarding her propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2025">Orion One</a>, which is composed of a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, 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. She is slated for delivery in 2025.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280190/image/large-6e40b25f837cef2c9e9059c6c42c3357.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280190">

Hull and superstructure of 44m superyacht Orion One completed

The hull and superstructure of the 43.8-metre Orion superyacht Orion One have been completed at her shipyard in Turkey. 


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> have released the first interior images of the 43.8-metre superyacht Orion One. The new Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> first unveiled the eponymous superyacht project, Orion One last year, with delivery scheduled for the end of 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280190/image/large-6e40b25f837cef2c9e9059c6c42c3357.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280190"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> features interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine</a>. She exudes a harmonious fusion of modern aesthetics and timeless elegance and is characterised by sleek exterior lines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298238/image/large-cf44398dee302dfe20eb3901b09e798d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298238"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298237/image/large-e04f9992ff4d25e6560e0bd3bf92de18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298237">Orion One has been crafted with a light interior design to create an ambiance of understated elegance. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> has curated a blend of light woods with whites, to achieve a harmonious fusion of homely and contemporary aesthetics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298234/image/large-3072284088bed2c980c140763058f20d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298234"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298236/image/large-4dc40e0073fbabf5d02376577de8062d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298236">“As the designers behind both the exterior and interior of the Orion One, we sought to create an environment that harmonises luxury with a sense of understated sophistication. The choice of light colours, the playful infusion of tones, and the thoughtful incorporation of contemporary elements aim to provide a serene yet dynamic setting for discerning yacht enthusiasts," explained Cana Gokhan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298235/image/large-9dced5800b6c5517b6cbce8b370d5c94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298235">Orion One's main living spaces are filled with natural light, enhancing the overall aesthetic, and creating an inviting, open space for socialising and relaxation, while her staterooms provide a luxurious oasis to relax.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298233/image/large-7b7287fd684af41d002d7ddf6b2ac0d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298233">Among her numerous alluring features, Orion One boasts a lavish master stateroom, designed to provide the owner with unparalleled comfort and privacy. In addition to this, four guest staterooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure utmost comfort for visiting family and friends.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277825/image/large-bdf5b748a0397ab25fff632f6dc231d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277825"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277824/image/large-9baf0da07dd37acf2d05aa386a007625.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277824">Construction of the steel and aluminium superyacht began in 2022, with a generous 480 GT of interior volume for guests to explore. “The result is a yacht interior that exudes refined luxury, providing the perfect backdrop for unforgettable voyages,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277827/image/large-45aa509478687bf6e45a543256090366.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277827"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277828/image/large-5622149bc762ef00e995182c7a38aac2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277828">A standout feature of Orion One is her skylounge, providing an elevated experience for all guests onboard. This inviting space offers panoramic views and sets the stage for unforgettable moments amidst the enchanting seascape.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277829/image/large-154288cba42de1183b0dfd7c83377859.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277829">Orion One ensures ample deck spaces, allowing owners and guests to indulge in various outdoor areas for relaxation and entertainment. As the first project of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>, she marks a significant milestone for the company. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> is based in Yalova, Turkey and is dedicated to delivering bespoke vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280187/image/large-e4a1424dbefa0a9c66c2d6701ee037bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280187">

Orion Yachts unveils interior renderings of 44m superyacht Orion One

Orion Yachts and Red Yacht Design have released the first interior images of the 43.8-metre superyacht Orion One.

Orion One: Red Yacht Design interiors unveiled of 44m Orion superyacht

Cana Gökhan and Fatih Sürekli, partners in life and co-founders of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, are aboard 28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterlily28.45m (93'4&quot;)Mazu Yachts2023">Waterlily</a>, the first in the new steel-hulled series of pocket superyachts they designed for boutique builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>. The yacht made her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and our conversation has turned to the perception of Turkish yacht designers and their status in the industry.&nbsp;“It can be a disadvantage in this business if you’re not from the UK, Italy or Holland,” says Cana. “Even when we propose something better, the top yards will usually pick Italians or British designers, which is one reason why we set up a London office and moved there. But what hurts most is that the big Turkish players are the same. They have their comfort zone and want to work with overseas designers because that is how they sell boats, so why try something new?”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296392/image/large-9364cd32a6ef49c0f5ec76faa2df081d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296392">She has a point. There is no intrinsic reason why the British, Italians or Dutch should make better designers. You could argue that the large yacht industry in Europe is older and more established, but Turkey now ranks third in the world after Italy and the Netherlands. Moreover, when you consider that Noah’s Ark may well have been built by Turkish shipwrights you realise that boat building is something they’ve been doing successfully for a very long time.“Attitudes are starting to change,” says Fatih. “There is a new generation of managers looking to beat their own path. They’re young, tech-savvy and much more willing to invest in home-grown talent.”&nbsp;One name that pops up is Emre Sandan, a contemporary of Cana and Fatih who shares a similar background. Cana graduated in architecture from Yıldız Technical University and worked for the Ulutas outfitting company before moving to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scaro Design (Company)">Scaro Design</a> in Istanbul where she was lead interior designer for the now defunct <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peri Yachts (Company)">Peri Yachts</a> brand and its highly regarded motoryacht series. While at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scaro Design (Company)">Scaro Design</a> she met Fatih, a naval architect who studied at the same university, as did Emre Sandan, who also worked at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peri Yachts (Company)">Peri Yachts</a> and other Turkish shipyards before recently setting up his own engineering company, Mes Marine.“There was a nucleus of designers and naval architects who graduated from Yıldız Technical University and started working in yachting when the Turkish industry was taking off,” says Fatih. “We were reunited with Emre when he was shipyard manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarp Yachts (Company)">Sarp Yachts</a> and we were chosen to create the exterior and interior design of the XSR series.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286676/image/large-721d8b3c89275bae9dd7325a93babc55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286676">The first in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarp Yachts (Company)">Sarp</a>’s XSR 85 series, aptly named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a>, debuted at last year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and stole the show with its youthful design ethos and bright Porsche Guards Red hull. Designed and built with intelligence, originality and a big dollop of fun, in terms of layout, creativity and efficiency the 26-metre yacht was in many ways a precursor to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>’s new displacement series.&nbsp;Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a> 92DS <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterlily28.45m (93'4&quot;)Mazu Yachts2023">Waterlily</a> sports chunky crossover styling, but pushes the design boundaries even further. The raised pilothouse is positioned well forward to maximise the interior volumes and aft deck space, the vertical bow adds visual impact and increases the waterline length, and the two-tone paintwork introduces a striking new aesthetic. Not only is it <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>’s first displacement model, it is also the first steel-hulled yacht to be equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS propulsion.“The edgy proportions and exterior lines of the DS series are inspired by the design DNA of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mazu Yachts (Company)">Mazu</a>’s fast runabouts,” says Fatih. “The idea was to create something new and different with huge windows, generous interior volumes and big exterior spaces. Having the IPS engines so far aft helped a lot in terms of layout and meant we could create a massive beach club in the stern.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241189/image/large-9019ae7b530840f6c0924bdaf2f238a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241189">Cana’s interior design is based on a summerhouse aesthetic: cool, calming and casual with oak veneers, light-coloured fabrics and occasional stand-out statements like the backlit feature wall in the main salon made of thinly cut sections of stone. The couple made a conscious effort to avoid using rare materials and are firm believers in the ‘less is more’ school of thought summed up in Coco Chanel’s famous advice about fashion accessories: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.”“We don’t like palatial or extravagant interiors,” says Cana, a keen sailor who recently completed an RYA Competent Crew Course in Southampton. “It’s a question of taste, of course, but if we don’t feel it we don’t do it. Luxury is not about stuffing boats full of rare and expensive materials; it’s more about taking away. Simplicity is better than embellishment. Just being out at sea with friends and family is a luxury in itself. The experience is what’s important and we’re already talking with clients about reducing the quantity of interior materials on board.”&nbsp;As nominal head of design at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> (they avoid formal titles) Cana jokes she is the brains behind the operation, but it is clear they relish being able to work together on both the interior and exterior design of projects along with their 10-person strong team in London and Istanbul.&nbsp;“I don’t like when there is a mismatch between the interior and exterior styling,” says Fatih. “It can sometimes be a surprise, but usually the effect is jarring. Working on both means they develop in tandem and we avoid any discrepancies in style.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/113293/image/large-45201de725fcff303c860c9c8e1e4666.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113293">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a> was the first to hit the headlines and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11048" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterlily28.45m (93'4&quot;)Mazu Yachts2023">Waterlily</a> is sure to bring more media exposure, Red Yacht Design has been busy on other larger projects. Among others, they designed the interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a>’s 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="B.A.L.M.Y.47.3m (155'2&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2022">B.A.L.M.Y.</a> launched last year; oversaw the interior and exterior refit of 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atina 46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2008">Atina</a>, also relaunched last year; created the interior concept for the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a> 125, as well as the exterior and interior design of the “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion One43.8m (143'8&quot;)Orion Yachts2024">Orion One</a>” 43-metre motoryacht for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>. They have also started work on a new 50-metre and just signed for a 63-metre project, both in Turkey and still confidential. ICE Kite, a wonderfully sleek 64-metre motoryacht designed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> for a German client that makes use of a supplementary kite propulsion system, also looks like it is back on track three years after it was first presented.As relative newcomers, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> is not encumbered with the pressure to play it safe, which makes all the difference. Younger owners generally prefer open-plan spaces, outdoor living, unique experiences, holistic design and understated luxury. Cana and Fatih have locked on to these styling cues to imbue their projects with a contemporary vigour that is compelling and exciting.&nbsp;"There are so many boats out there that look the same," says Cana. “We like doing things differently and we don’t want to feel like we’re just designing another boat. We’ve been lucky so far that the yards we’ve worked with have all been bold and brave and also want to make an impact. That makes for a perfect match and we love it.”This article is featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-47" target="_blank">Issue 47 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

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Challenging tradition: Exploring Red Yacht Design's craftsmanship

The new Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> has unveiled the renderings for a 43-metre eponymous superyacht project, Orion One. The motor yacht combines sophistication with innovation to create a contemporary yacht design and is scheduled for delivery in 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280187/image/large-e4a1424dbefa0a9c66c2d6701ee037bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280187">Orion One features interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Marine Design (Company)">Alfa Marine Engineering</a>. She exudes a harmonious fusion of modern aesthetics and timeless elegance and is characterised by sleek exterior lines. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277826/image/large-0b1b64169367ec52790de316fdd85bc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277826"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277822/image/large-13e7567fe00b4bb8b976530137cb320d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277822">Construction of the steel and aluminium superyacht began in 2022, with a generous 480 GT of interior volume for guests to explore. “The exterior images of the 43m motor yacht encapsulate the spirit of luxury and adventure that our clients seek," commented Fatih Surekli of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277824/image/large-9baf0da07dd37acf2d05aa386a007625.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277824"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277825/image/large-bdf5b748a0397ab25fff632f6dc231d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277825">Orion One is built to exude both strength and elegance. Among her numerous alluring features, the yacht boasts a lavish master stateroom, designed to provide the owner with unparalleled comfort and privacy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277827/image/large-45aa509478687bf6e45a543256090366.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277827"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277828/image/large-5622149bc762ef00e995182c7a38aac2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277828">In addition to this, four guest staterooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure utmost comfort for visiting family and friends. The attention to detail in the interior design complements the vessel's overall allure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277830/image/large-ce25663a7c0aa116f6f600e006e10ee3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277830"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277823/image/large-444097d04f1b839216d6f55c4f58da4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277823">A standout feature of Orion One is her skylounge, providing an elevated experience for all guests onboard. This inviting space offers panoramic views and sets the stage for unforgettable moments amidst the enchanting seascape.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277829/image/large-154288cba42de1183b0dfd7c83377859.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277829">Orion One ensures ample deck spaces, allowing owners and guests to indulge in various outdoor areas for relaxation and entertainment. As the first project of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a>, she marks a significant milestone for the company. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orion Yachts (Company)">Orion Yachts</a> is based in Yalova, Turkey and is dedicated to delivering bespoke vessels.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280189/image/large-6ca55e128c37eeaaae9a2f3d57938cb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280189">

New renderings unveiled of in-build 43m Orion One superyacht 

The new Turkey-based shipyard Orion Yachts has unveiled the renderings for a 43-metre eponymous superyacht project, Orion One.