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Yachts attending the Turkish Yacht and Broker Association Charter Show 2025

We take a look at the largest yachts attending the sixth edition of the highly anticipated annual yacht charter exhibition in Göcek, Turkey.

The largest yachts attending TYBA 2025

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351376/image/large-042e56aa1ad8333101765c8addd9a49e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351376">After having completed a refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> in Turkey, the 49.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> was seen docked here in Antalya. Originally built by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2058" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concept Marine (Company)">Concept Marine</a> in 2011, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a>,&nbsp;previously known as Grayzone, underwent a major rebuild at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity Yachts (Company)">Serenity Yachts</a>, which saw her length extended from 42.6-metre to 49.9-metre. With exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yacht design & Engineering (Company)">iYacht</a>, the project increased her volume from 380 GT to 440 GT, adding a redesigned foredeck, extended stern with a swim platform, and a new beach club with a Z-lift system. Her interior, reimagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharina Raczek Design (Company)">Katharina Raczek Design</a>, now accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms, featuring upgraded amenities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 2000 M70 diesel engines, delivering a total of 2,114 horsepower, enabling her to reach a top speed of 14 knots.

50m superyacht Thanuja docked in Antalya

The 50m Thanuja, built by Concept in 2011, is seen docked in Antalya, Turkey.

The 49.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> has completed her sea trials, following an extensive rebuild with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity Yachts (Company)">Serenity Yachts</a>. Re-launched in September 2023, the yacht received a complete overhaul, including increasing her length from 42.6-metres to 49.9-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312917/image/large-e1c0772ae05d89d18bd4369acdaa1a13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312917">Originally built in 2011 under the name Grayzone. During her refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity Yachts (Company)">Serenity Yachts</a> , <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> was stripped down to her bare metal, while her stern and aft decks were extended, and upgrades were made to her flybridge.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58634" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="50m superyacht Thanuja launched following refit (2023-09-20 11:00:00 +0200)">50m superyacht Thanuja launched following refit</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312914/image/large-04d7a1561dc73a912765db72a0ff4cba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312914"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312916/image/large-961b92fdfbe5ce14a1550a89a2166840.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312916">The refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> increased her overall interior volume from 380 GT to 440 GT, with Germany-based yacht design and engineering firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yacht design & Engineering (Company)">iYacht</a>, in charge of her exterior design and naval architecture during the rebuild; overseen by project managers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3543" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zucker & Partner Gmbh (Company)">Zucker &amp; Partner</a>, which coordinated the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312924/image/large-0d404cda7a2eee98301e143980699e15.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312924">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> holds a special importance for our studio,” explained Udo A. Hafner, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yacht design & Engineering (Company)">iYacht</a>. “She initially began as a simple refit, but quickly evolved into a major conversion. Leveraging the expertise of our studio, we were able to support the owner together with the shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity Yachts (Company)">Serenity Yachts</a> in every phase.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312930/image/large-d952680d050d41cdb88d4ad2008fb704.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312930">In June 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5966" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iYacht GmbH Yacht design & Engineering (Company)">iYacht</a> created a 3D model of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a>, with the proposal to overhaul her foredeck, extend her stern with a swim platform, redesign her galley and add a Jacuzzi to her flybridge. As well as this, a large Z-lift was to be implemented, which gave the opportunity to completely redesign the beach club. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312920/image/large-a3dbef80790fd245c805bf793e3552d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312920">A comprehensive analysis of the superyacht then prompted the team, which included the owner's representative and project manager, to expand the refit's scope. “As the project complexity grew it required us to bring in additional expertise from different disciplines,” added Udo A. Hafner. The decision was then made to rebuild <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a>, with an extension that would help her meet modern day requirements and North European standards. To undertake this complex rebuild project Serenity Yachts was selected.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312918/image/large-43c9940c8c158d17953f8e0255b9de70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312918">As a result of this, the technical spaces of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> underwent a complete reconstruction, with a new engine room, bow and stern thrusters and the installation of new pipes, cabling, engines, and generators added to her refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312912/image/large-f692ba41d9b69d04daa3858bd77ec76d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312912"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312911/image/large-9085eac4cd02c736db544659e91de2f9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312911">For her exterior, the aluminium superstructure of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a>, including her flybridge roof, underwent meticulous re-welding, while her teak decks were replaced and new interior and exterior furniture was added. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharina Raczek Design (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312913/image/large-59091a933ab2cfc98e78c3839f7f25cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312913"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharina Raczek Design (Company)">Katharina Raczek Design</a> worked in collaboration with the shipyard's interior fitters for the interior design, allowing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> to now comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in five sumptuous staterooms and a crew of seven across six cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312919/image/large-db9cbc8bb583145d0eb657f571a28846.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312919">The crew cabins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> have been expanded, prompting her to receive approval for commercial charter under the Luxembourg flag. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> will be soon delivered to her owner and will be available for charter in the Mediterranean, throughout the upcoming summer season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286730/image/large-820126f92af550354ce0c5e79763beba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286730">“We are proud to have been an integral part of this project, from the initial concept, exterior design, naval architecture,” concluded Udo A. Hafner.

50m superyacht Thanuja completes sea trials following extensive rebuild

The 49.9-metre superyacht Thanuja has completed her sea trials, following an extensive rebuild with Serenity Yachts.

A first look at the 50m superyacht Thanuja following her rebuild by Serenity Yachts

The 49.9-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja42.6m (139'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> has been launched following an extensive refit with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity Yachts (Company)">Serenity Yachts</a>. The extensive rebuild begun in 2022 and saw her extended from 38-metres to 49.9-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286730/image/large-820126f92af550354ce0c5e79763beba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286730">The 2011-built motor yacht is currently undergoing an extensive rebuild with the Turkey-based yard, which has included her being stripped down to bare metal and extended at the stern and aft decks, with her gross tonnage increased from 380 GT to 440 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286729/image/large-da0eb858a89052c70f3bd54edac935b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286729">iYacht were responsible for the exterior design and naval architecture of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja49.9m (163'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharina Raczek Design (Company)">Katharina Raczek Design</a> handled her interior design, overseen by project managers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3543" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zucker & Partner Gmbh (Company)">Zucker &amp; Partner</a> which coordinated the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286728/image/large-eb695881e5a01549bf2b86017677d170.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286728"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja42.6m (139'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> has received a complete overhaul, with new teak decking, carpentry, interior and exterior furniture and composite works. As well as this, she has received all new equipment in her engine room and new stabilisers and thrusters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286726/image/large-30445644ba0aa5ce80308fc5a8a198ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286726">Built as the flagship of Turkish yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2058" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concept Marine (Company)">Concept Marine</a> in 2011, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thanuja42.6m (139'9&quot;)Concept Marine2011">Thanuja</a> offers accommodation for up to 10 guests, across five staterooms and has been highly successful on the charter market since her delivery. She is also able to sleep a crew of six, housed across three staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286727/image/large-7937eea491a881a3745939189353cf63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286727">

50m Concept superyacht Thanuja following extensive refit

The 42.6-metre Concept superyacht Thanuja has been seen for the first time following an extensive refit with Serenity Yachts. 