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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS)</a>, the largest, and most established marine and lifestyle event in the Middle East, is readying its anchor ahead of docking at the iconic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a> district from 28 February - 3 March 2024. Celebrating its landmark 30th edition, the UAE’s most extravagant international boat show will feature more than 1,000 brands and 200+ boats from globally renowned shipyards including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker Gulf</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, Finnmaster, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HP High Pressure SRL (Company)">HP Watermakers</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Althaus Yachts (Company)">Althaus Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302314/image/large-272abe8745a50ab553ff06876af1112f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302314">With 46 boat launches planned for this year’s event, Dubai International Boat Show, organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai World Trade Centre (Company)">Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)</a>, continues to build on a three-decade legacy of hosting the world’s largest marine brands in Dubai and providing a sales and networking platform of paramount importance for the largest homegrown manufacturers and global distributors.IMG Boats is set to make three global launches at the show, while Riviera Boats and Al Fajer are preparing to launch two new boats each. Regional launches are expected from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Performance Tenders (Company)">Williams Tender</a>, Ferretti and many more.&nbsp;At the event’s press conference, His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council and Senior Advisor to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a>, said: “As the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> embarks on a new chapter in its illustrious history for its 30th edition this year, the event continues to be a comprehensive platform for premiering innovations and welcoming new maritime companies and brands into the local industry.”“Having been part of the show since its inception, it has been incredible to witness the show’s growth and enduring power to unite the global maritime industry in Dubai, which is now a magnet for global yachting tourism.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302319/image/large-2633ef47738da9a5e2241439d2c9b4b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302319"> International superyacht builders anchor in Dubai amid swelling luxury boat marketAmplifying its global attraction and reach, the 30th Dubai International Boat Show will welcome exhibitors from more than 55 countries, including four debut nations - Austria, Finland, Sweden and the Republic of Korea.Leading superyacht manufacturers feature heavily among the 200-plus crafts at the show, including nine members of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">Superyacht Builders Association Members (SYBAss)</a>, highlighting the event’s commitment to foster representation from the world’s leading shipyards.&nbsp;The Middle East is currently home to 12.6 per cent of the world’s superyacht fleet while the luxury yacht market is projected to grow in value from US$306 million in 2022 to US$481 million by 2028. With Dubai’s High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) population projected to increase by 39 percent by 2026, Dubai International Boat Show will play a transformative role in accelerating sales across the regional and international yachting industry.&nbsp;A total of 400 new companies and brands will join legacy exhibitors at the prestigious annual gathering, including MTM Marine, which will display the Sea-Doo Jet Ski; Cigarette Racing Team, which will launch a new racing yacht from the USA; and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss</a> member.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302315/image/large-97241061ff0936bc5ee3daa0d3ae80fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302315">Long-standing partners to showcase most-loved, iconic luxury yachtsFor 30 editions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> has traditionally served as a regional and international launchpad for the world’s most luxurious yachts.Accompanying His Excellency Saeed Hareb at the press conference were Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer at Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour; Nouman Al Hakim, Chief Operating Officer at Al Ameeri Group Holding; Abeer Al Shaali, Deputy Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>; Brett Noble, Co-Founder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker Gulf</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bush & Noble (Company)">Bush &amp; Noble</a>; Asma Al Sharif, Assistant Vice President, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai World Trade Centre (Company)">DWTC</a>; and Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai World Trade Centre (Company)">DWTC</a>.&nbsp;Shamal Holding’s Binhabtoor said: “We are honoured to be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> and take pride in being part of its story. Our premier and multi-faceted district is the ideal home for the Dubai International Boat Show, the industry’s most established leisure maritime event.&nbsp;“Anchored by the region’s largest marina, with the only dedicated Super Yacht Marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a> provides the perfect environment and superior facilities for yachting enthusiasts and investors from around the world.”UAE-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> is one of the world’s leading shipyards and manufacturers of luxury yachts, superyachts, leisure and utility boats. &nbsp;Deputy Managing Director Al Shaali said: “We are looking forward to the 30th edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Yacht Show</a>, which holds significance as our home show for Gulf Craft. This year, we are preparing to showcase a variety of vessels, including new launches and brand developments.&nbsp;“The extended location at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Harbour Marina (Company)">Dubai Harbour</a> is an interesting change, and we anticipate it will attract a good number of spectators. We also acknowledge the growing interest in yacht tourism and buyers in the Middle East, which we hope will be reflected at the event. It's a significant moment for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> and the yachting industry in the region.”Kuwaiti-headquartered Al Ameeri Group Holding will meanwhile dock with three major luxury and superyacht manufacturers in attendance. “As exhibitors at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> since the very beginning, we recognise the impact the event has had on furthering the regional maritime sector,” commented Al Ameeri Group’s Al Hakim. “This year we will showcase five of our best-loved yachts, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 53 Fly for the first time, along with the Middle East premiere of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> S7.”British boat maker <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker Yachts</a> will also reveal four stunning Middle East premieres, presented by official regional distributor <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker Gulf</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bush & Noble (Company)">Bush &amp; Noble</a>, whose co-founder Brett Noble, said: “The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> has demonstrated immense maturity and growth since its inception. As a premier British boat builder with performance in our DNA, we are utilising the event as a springboard to revitalise our brand in the market, maximising the city’s expectation to grow and attract more HNWIs and UHNWIs.&nbsp;“We will display four very different models as a Middle East premiere – 88 Yacht, Manhattan 68, 65 Sports Yacht and Manhattan 55 - that are all made in the region, for the region, with Gulf-specifications to meet customer demand and improve onboard comfort.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302316/image/large-b4189326fb48abc2c0f99d19ab04492e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302316">Spotlight on sustainable maritime missions in revamped conference programme&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show 2024</a> is also set to spotlight wider domestic and regional sustainability efforts, including the pioneering Dubai Reef project, announced at COP28 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.As one of the world’s largest marine reef developments, the initiative will contribute to Dubai’s sustainability goals as well as the ongoing acceleration of the emirate’s maritime sector and related sub-sectors.The annual Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference, taking place on February 27, will act as the official curtain raiser for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a>, bringing more than 100 key industry leaders from across the globe to deep dive into topics including innovation, regulation, sustainability, and the future of the sector.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> will set sail from February 28 to March 3, 2024, at the Dubai Harbour. The landmark 30th edition of the event offers an unparalleled platform for industry professionals, and boating, marine and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and innovations in the maritime world.Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai World Trade Centre (Company)">Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)</a>, said: “Our most transformative edition yet, this year’s Dubai International Boat Show will see a gathering of maritime investors, experts and enthusiasts looking to foster collaboration and further the regional maritime industry.“Honouring a milestone 30th edition, the show aligns with Dubai’s continued evolution as a worldwide leading yachting destination and evidences the emirate’s commitment to driving sustainable practices in the industry by spotlighting change makers and providing a critical platform for innovation.”SuperYacht Times is proud to be once again be a Media Partner to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show 2024</a>.&nbsp;

Dubai International Boat Show 2024

Middle East’s largest marine lifestyle show celebrates three decades of global seafaring success at iconic Dubai Harbour. 

Dubai International Boat Show 2024 to converge the world’s leisure yachting industry for landmark 30th edition

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a> (DIBS) is returning to the Dubai Harbour this year on 28 February to 3 March, much to the enjoyment of marine industry experts and enthusiasts worldwide.&nbsp;After having evolved into one of the Middle East’s most renowned boating events, this 30th edition is set to debut the craftsmanship skills of the world’s premier boatbuilders, exhilarating water sports, marine-themed artwork, and 200 boats on display both on land and in water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260513/image/large-8a7283f7d2d99bb9e8ea792bb11bc18b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260513">We break down everything taking place at the 30th edition of this internationally renowned show, where some of our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> team representatives will also be in attendance as media partners of the event.&nbsp;Given its long-standing relationship with boating, ranging from its early beginnings as a fishing port to its current worldwide maritime hub status, Dubai Harbour arguably serves as the perfect setting for the prestigious <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show</a>.&nbsp;Additionally, its Shamal-owned, 120,000-square-metre cruise facility, as well as its two terminals on a 910-metre long quay ensure Dubai’s unique capacity for hosting such a large and varied event.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260515/image/large-6aac2a26376d23359d610e39eee5c84a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260515">As the United Arab Emirates’ most elaborate international boat show, DIBS will host over 1,000 brands and over 200 boats from esteemed shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker Gulf</a>, Finnmaster, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Althaus Yachts (Company)">Althaus Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, HP Watermakers and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>.&nbsp;Exhibitors are travelling far and wide from over 55 countries, including the following four debut nations: Finland, Sweden, the Republic of Korea, and Austria.Yacht launches and world premieres&nbsp;A total of 46 boat launches are set to take place in this year’s rendition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">DIBS</a>, organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai World Trade Centre (Company)">Dubai World Trade Centre</a> (DWTC).&nbsp;Three of those global launches will be executed by IMG Boats, while Riviera Boats and Al Fajer will also launch two yachts each. Additionally, companies including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Ferretti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Performance Tenders (Company)">Williams Tender</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> are set to make regional launches. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263996/image/large-5f2d39ad6ffca3767f88007452e62f49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263996">This year, an additional 400 new companies are participating in the annual gathering, which promises to showcase a Sea-Doo Jet Ski, and present <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6349" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cigarette Racing (Company)">Cigarette Racing Team</a> as they launch a new American racing yacht from the USA.Emphasis on sustainability&nbsp;This diverse and multicultural event is not just restricted to yachts, however, as other activities include adrenalising demonstrations of water sports, networking events for captains, a marine-inspired art gallery, a VIP lounge, and displays for the best local businesses. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260516/image/large-c027e70c598eed031d7d0f45d0a31ab4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260516">Furthermore, over 100 industry experts will be present at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">DIBS</a> to discuss all things related to innovation, sustainability, and their future predictions for the industry.&nbsp;This year’s edition of the world-renowned show promises to place special emphasis on environmentally conscious maritime missions, with its remodelled conference programme shedding light on sustainability efforts both global and regional, such as that of the recent Dubai Reef project.

Everything to know about DIBS 2024

We break down everything taking place at the 30th edition of this internationally renowned event, The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). 

Everything you need to know about DIBS 2024

Turkish builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> has announced the completion of a major step forward in its 60-metre in-build project. The important milestone saw the keel of the project laid at the Antalya facility, Turkey in March.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227043/image/large-e70814c55c8e7ece6fd8860333f76721.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227043">The project sees <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> team up with Dutch studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>. The same build team was also responsible for the 55-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 54.85m (179'11&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a> which was delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">ALIA</a> in 2021.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227044/image/large-6668ce9fdf46576a741d9b46c3ce4150.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227044"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227045/image/large-a5f8410aae6f626a749a1b5eb407b3d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227045">The 60-metre project was commissioned for an experienced yachtsman who has owned numerous vessels of varying sizes over the past decade. Now looking to expand his horizons, the vessel is designed to enable the owner to embark on world travels with his family.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227042/image/large-f94829c028e9782fca80d7f74671f33c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227042">“Following the footsteps of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 54.85m (179'11&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>, we are happy to mark the ceremonial keel laying for this bigger project of over 1,000 gross tons and huge exterior spaces.” said Gökhan Çelik, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>. “With a reputation for bespoke, custom yachts and not being a mass builder, every custom yacht we deliver represents the unique vision of the owner and this project is another source of pride for us. The owner and his family have some incredible travel plans on the horizon and we feel honoured to be trusted to make this into a reality for him.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227038/image/large-e2b29b7f800c33e33c8883add8914d91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227038">The 60-metre project will feature six generously-sized staterooms, comprising two twins and four double VIPs. The upper deck forward is home to the master suite that offers the owner phenomenal views above the water, as well as a walk-in wardrobe and private lounge area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227036/image/large-d30fc81dc219074302bdad40c839f1c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227036"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214398/image/large-2e5ec24d5a6c3ec992e1a05d39628461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214398">Her beach club boasts a massage room, divestore, steam shower, gym and relaxation zone. She is equipped with an elevator that services all decks to allow for ease of movement onboard. The 60-metre project has semi-transparent side panels to protect her from the elements, much like her sister <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 54.85m (179'11&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>.

Alia Yachts 60m project keel laid 

Turkish builder Alia Yachts has announced the completion of a major step forward in its 60-metre in-build project.

Keel laid of Alia Yachts’ 60m project in Antalya, Turkey

The 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a> has been delivered to her new owners. She is a milestone project for the Antalya-based shipyard, and she also sets a new industry standard in terms of external and internal spaces for her category.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220079/image/large-b9ab3a3851e985cefb001473f6f7b009.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220079"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>, previously named Al Waab II, offers 42 percent more exterior space and 8 percent more interior space than other yachts of her size on the market. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220080/image/large-46e94115c495266f1ef6c66a4cd5a1e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220080">“Yachts are getting longer and wider, but owners still want to stay below the 500 GT mark,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a> President, Gökhan Çelik. We’ve seen increasing interest in this kind of yacht and to be one of the first with such an impressive project is an important milestone for Alia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220075/image/large-53e02fa3940d5ad59ad8f59333dcef7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220075"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220068/image/large-c2fabe64d9ba7fa65c7c69563f0e9cc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220068">The layout and the amount of space were crucial to the owners’ enjoyment of this yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>’s design was created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> acting as the owner’s representative during the build. The use of virtual reality in the project meant the owner was able to easily design the space to meet his needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220070/image/large-25c235b8526f08087b283c5c6c1076a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220070"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220069/image/large-131230ca313fe29970f8f7c8728ae301.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220069">The clean and modern exterior is matched by the contemporary yet evergreen interior design. The owner wanted to avoid bright direct light, hence the diffused lighting throughout the vessel with soft, muted beams instead. Glass was a central element in the design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>, with uninterrupted sight lines and the seamless flow between the interior and exterior spaces. The matt-finished bamboo slats on the ceiling help to absorb the natural sunlight that floods the room from the large floor-to-ceiling windows. A key feature is the stunning gold, illuminated wall installation with integrated crystals in the stairwell that covers all three decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220062/image/large-9d870d8db3da3c58b02ec84598ccfe23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220062"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220063/image/large-fa407e5940a4e1d155d13aaca861dd41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220063" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Al Waab</a> contains some other impressive features including a drop-down bulwark in the dining area, which replaces the traditional formal dining room with an al fresco breakfast area just two-metres above the water on the starboard main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220065/image/large-d27f0d5d7e669c08323342bb123b01fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220065"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220066/image/large-feaf767853950c838b13015e7aedc3cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220066">The motor yacht features a rare layout for a 499 GT yacht, and contains six staterooms capable of sleeping 12 guests including a lavish split level master suite on the upper deck with a private 4-metre pool on the foredeck. She can also accommodate a crew of ten to make sure the needs of her guests are always met.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220076/image/large-98dee52e9751ee427677edd156ba4d52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220076"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220082/image/large-484b0f307c08f1f87e5aa85d0f9c34f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220082"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220072/image/large-0874ba4354e145f26b6065aea5767860.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220072">The beach club located on her stern is another key highlight of her design. By placing the tender bay in a sunken deck in the bow the tenders are easily accessible yet hidden from view. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a> provides storage for &nbsp;two tenders, a pair of jet skis and other water toys, but because it is not an enclosed space it is not included in the yacht’s overall volume.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220071/image/large-76e9fad71e7850dc075642a7f8eccc63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220071"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a> may feature a generous volume, but her speed is not compromised as a result. 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> C18 diesel engines that provide her with a top speed of 12.5 knots and burn 35 percent less fuel than yachts of a similar size.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220067/image/large-69366ae48ea8accac9d819a7c63ac405.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220067">Even before her delivery <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a> was making waves, a 60 metre project currently in-build at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a> shipyard reunites the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> teams.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/98882/image/large-4b8c0d228566a7cfe08ce425fe58c1f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98882"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220077/image/large-0b44b2573629376dd849a74d70a5fbf7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220077">

Alia superyachtt Al Waab delivered

The 55m Alia Yachts superyacht Al Waab has been delivered to her new owner. She is a milestone for the shipyard and sets a new industry standard.

Onboard the new 55m Alia superyacht Al Waab

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> has just announced the sale of a 60m superyacht designed by Dutch design studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. The yacht's build will be overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>, who will act as owner's representative throughout the build. She will be delivered to her owner in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214402/image/large-6fccf420d2c5b4735a4b785416a2995b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214402"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214398/image/large-2e5ec24d5a6c3ec992e1a05d39628461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214398">The yacht's owner is an experienced yachtsman who already has several vessels and this latest yacht will be an Ice Class vessel with circumnavigation capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214399/image/large-f09eac7463544a201866b756a6a1871d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214399">“Coming hard on the heels of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>, (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts launches 55m superyacht Al Waab II in Turkey (2021-07-29 12:15:00 +0200)">which was launched in July</a>) we are thrilled to once again collaborate with the same team on another innovative and inspiring new build,” said Gökhan Çelik, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>. “Turkey is fast becoming a hub for building globetrotting superyachts. Add to that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>’s renowned explorer heritage and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>’ expertise and this promises to be yet another excellent new build project.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214396/image/large-1f1850a40280b593f6749b70d4e5161a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214396">The yacht will need to accommodate the owners large family and therefore has a internal volume of 810 GT housing 6 guest suites, with two twins and four VIPs as well as the owners stateroom and suite.. “The owner and his family have already planned so many trips in every part of the world,” said Francesco Pitea, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>. “The new 60 metre will mean they can travel around the globe in comfort, safety and style, and we can’t wait to help turn that dream into reality.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214403/image/large-0cae028f57a367d5d58bb0884c6097a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214403">The yacht has a large beach club with a massage room, dive store and steam shower, as well as a lounge and gym. As on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab 55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab</a>, semi-transparent side panels create a wind-protected area and further connection to the water and an elevator connects all levels from the lower deck to the sun deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/214400/image/large-99c12912dbfb63a5776af5e820e47536.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/214400">The master stateroom is on the upper deck forward to enjoy the best views high above the water. This suite includes a very large walk-in wardrobe and a dedicated owner lounge overlooking a private foredeck. Bart Bouwhuis, co-creative director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> commented, “It’s fantastic to have the opportunity to bring an experienced owner’s globetrotting vision to life. Their dream is to cruise the Seven Seas together with their large family, and while our portfolio comprises a growing number of yachts designed to be residences at sea, this new project truly emphasises the freedom felt from sailing the world while feeling at home.”

Alia 60m Vripack superyacht sold

Alia Yachts has just announced the sale of a 60m Vripack-designed superyacht. She will be delivered in 2024.

Alia announces sale of 60m Vripack-designed superyacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> has launched the 55-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab II55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab II</a> from its Antalya-based shipyard in Turkey. The superyacht will make her debut at this year’s <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, which will run from the 22nd through 25th of September.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201777/image/large-6d6e01d1ad0daf8dd8774256705fc2c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201777"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab II55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab II</a> was designed in full by Dutch design studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> has overseen the build process on behalf of her owner. She features tiered decks, a near vertical bow and straight exterior lines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201783/image/large-110ecbf3ca99020f9b9cd9b0167177a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201783">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab II55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab II</a>’s design brief required a modern, fresh design, to which her interior has been designed with a neutral colour-palette and large windows which provide plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201785/image/large-052a9a8792a90b57d8e9919551e71354.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201785">The sub-500 GT superyacht can accommodate up-to 12 guests across six staterooms, including a master suite split across two decks. The master stateroom is situated on her upper deck forward while the dressing room and bathroom are on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201772/image/large-19ba7fdce4b0b3f70fcec24d30b206aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201772">“We’re very proud of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab II55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab II</a>" says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a> President, Gökhan Çelik, adding, “Yachts are getting longer and wider, but owners still want to stay below the 500 GT mark. We’ve seen increasing interest in this kind of yacht and so to be one of the first with such an impressive project is an important milestone for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201787/image/large-cba003a062bf45449d4b5dd1dc79a0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201787">On deck, she features ample outdoor space, most notably her spacious aft deck, which is complete with a bar, a lounge, and a sunbathing area. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Waab II55.0m (180'5&quot;)Alia Yachts2021">Al Waab II</a> is outfitted with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 diesel engines. She is the first superyacht to have been launched from the shipyard's new 2,000 ton ship lift, part of the Antalya Free Zone investment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201771/image/large-fc0486df3c23ef6dae1a2bb6f8af6cfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201771">The project has been bought to a close only 24 months after her contract was signed, a particularly impressive feat given the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Çelik commented, “The last two years have been difficult, but we took a lot of health and safety measures, and to offset delays experienced by our European suppliers we worked around the problem and found ways to recreate lost time. The fact we’ve done it in just over two years despite everything is a credit to the determination of the men and women who work here.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201774/image/large-0fe7dfadafa7c7607d0a838aba6b9720.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201774">The superyacht will now undergo sea trails as well as her final outfitting before she is delivered to her owner in the coming months. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201788/image/large-449ae165950f09dab955ca9b9fd47e1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201788">

55m superyacht Al Waab II launched

The 55m superyacht Al Waab II, built by Alia Yachts and designed by Vripack, has been launched in Antalya, Turkey.

Alia Yachts launches 55m superyacht Al Waab II in Turkey

14 months into the 24-month build period of its new 55-metre superyacht Al Waab II, construction on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>-designed project remains on schedule according to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182168/image/large-b55ec701de7c9a8df2bf070395a2252f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182168"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> joined the hull and superstructure of the project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51484" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="55m Alia motor yacht Al Waab II ready for outfitting in Antalya (2020-07-01 16:30:00 +0200)">in June</a> this year, just in time for a visit from the yacht’s owner in August. Two of the three decks are now complete, with the hull primed and ready for its top coat finish in January.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182172/image/large-36e1069dcadcb229615b7fc11f33b817.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182172">Like all shipyards in the business, Alia too had to deal with Covid-19 restrictions throughout the year, said Gökhan Çelik, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>. &nbsp;“It’s been difficult, to say the least, but we've taken a lot of health and safety measures, followed up with our suppliers to mitigate any delays, and, most importantly, have reorganised and reshuffled our production work. To offset delays experienced by our European suppliers, we worked around the problem and found ways to recreate lost time.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182162/image/large-c6e3c19bd4b373c846df7b8304fd1d0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182162"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182167/image/large-4747fcd6c5368b19252373c2d399973d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182167">One of these measures includes the unusual process of assembling all of the project’s cabling outside the yacht in a separate shed. Project Manager Elkin Yildirim explains: “This allows us to run nearly 5km of cable in five days. We are constantly finding new solutions and ways of working in line with the current conditions, which means we haven’t postponed any element of the project. We are 14 months into the build, and confident of continuing this level of progress.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182164/image/large-30e1b0a154f94dcbc5e78982c740298a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182164"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vripack" target="_blank">Vripack</a> is responsible for the design and engineering of the entire project while the Arabian-based <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/sf-yachts" target="_blank">SF Yachts</a> is serving as owner’s representative during the build. The sub-500 GT Al Waab II can sleep up to 12 guests in six staterooms and includes a lavish split-level master suite on the upper deck. SF Yachts from Dubai are overseeing the build process on behalf of the owner.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182170/image/large-a39c6504486bf6a7909bb7e7dca86d58.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182170">

Alia Al Waab II construction

The 55-metre Alia Yacht Al Waab II construction process continues in Turkey ahead of its 2021 delivery. 

Build update: Alia’s Al Waab II on track for summer 2021 delivery

Based in Antalya, Turkey,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Alia Yachts</a> celebrated a milestone in the construction of the 55-metre motor yacht Al Waab II last month when the yard joined the hull and superstructure of the new project. Work will now continue with the outfitting of the vessel ahead of her delivery next summer. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/167509/image/large-48584fa5f923a7c4e08e11d6523c7bb2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167509"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/98866/image/large-eccddfe73b948db8559614ddc378d341.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98866">&nbsp;“The joining of the hull and superstructure is always a milestone event as it provides the first glimpse of what the finished yacht will look like,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> President Gökhan Çelik. “Insulation, piping and cabling work in the hull and superstructure has already progressed before the operation and we’ll now be starting the actual fit-out.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/167504/image/large-f5e3e37b3b91d7e875e87abecb513853.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167504"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vripack">Vripack</a> is responsible for the design and engineering of the entire project while the Arabian-based <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/sf-yachts">SF Yachts</a> is serving as owner’s representative during the build. The sub-500 GT Al Waab II can sleep up to 12 guests in six staterooms and includes a lavish split-level master suite on the upper deck.Alia Yachts is also working on a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts turns hull of Project Phi's 36m shadow yacht (2020-04-20 10:15:00 +0200)">36-metre shadow vessel</a> that is expected to be completed in 2021.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/118288/image/large-28fcb3a8aff16c0dd97f209fc984309e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118288">

Alia yacht Al Waab II under construction

The 55-metre motor yacht Al Waab II under construction at Alia Yachts in Antalya, Turkey. 

55m Alia motor yacht Al Waab II ready for outfitting in Antalya

With a number of hot projects breathing new life into the Turkish yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>, 2019 has without a doubt been an exciting year. Starting with the expansion of its facility in Antalya, the newly enlarged space now covers over 20,000 square-metres and boasts two new construction sheds measuring 90 metres in length and over 22 metres in height. Thanks to their expansion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> is to increase their production numbers to include larger yachts with an added focus on refit services. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98866/image/large-eccddfe73b948db8559614ddc378d341.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98866">One build in the shed and with her keel already laid is the 55-metre steel and aluminium superyacht Al Waab II. Designed entirely by the Dutch yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, Al Waab II’s design brief called for a fresh design that could serve as a home away from home with comfort, space, privacy and luxury as the main qualities. The 55-metre vessel will remain below the 500 GT threshold thanks to the optimisation of her exterior spaces and beach club, and an improved hull shape will ensure the ultimate comfort of her guests at sea. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> serving as both project manager and owner’s representative throughout the build, &nbsp;Al Waab II’s owner is expected to take delivery of the vessel in 2021 following a rigorous 24-month build period. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/80997/image/large-b656ab13e1b581ac6db4d276bc785774.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80997">The Turkish yard also began construction on the sistership to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Virgen Del Mar VI30.5m (100'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2018">Virgen del Mar VI</a> in early 2019: the 32.4-metre Nozomi II. Due to be completed in 2020, the new superyacht once again brings together the build expertise of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> and Dutch design firm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/101418/image/large-ac6613379feecda25fedcdff66e48cba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/101418">In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> announced the sale of a 36-metre shadow vessel that is to serve the 55-metre Project Phi which is currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>. With exterior styling by Dutch designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D Rover</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>, the all-aluminium shadow vessel is due to be delivered in 2021 and will be used for transporting tenders, toys, a small car and extra fuel for the mothership. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98893/image/large-8f6697ec4cecd6ef20240407d5be54f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98893">Finally, the 27-metre chase boat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a> has joined her 55-metre mothership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlante54.8m (179'9&quot;)CRN Spa2015">Atlante</a> and the pair are now ready to venture the seven seas. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1805" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pastrovich Studio (Company)">Stefano Pastrovich</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a>’s design reflects her mothership’s profile. Her design features include aft bulwarks that can fold down to extend the main deck beach club, large windows and a minimalist, open-plan layout that connects the indoors with the outdoor environment. Inspired by the concept of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantico27.0m (88'7&quot;)Alia Yachts2019">Atlantico</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> is said to be developing an additional 40-metre version that will serve as a standalone yacht.&nbsp;For further information, please contact <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> directly using the contact details provided below.

Alia Yachts: 2019 in review 

Alia Yachts had a busy and exciting 2019. Discover their milestones and what's in the pipeline for this year.

Alia Yachts: 2019 in review

Construction continues at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> as the yard confirms the keel has been laid for the 55-metre steel and aluminium yacht Al Waab II. The owner is expecting delivery during 2021 once the 24-month build schedule is complete. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98866/image/large-eccddfe73b948db8559614ddc378d341.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98866"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98865/image/large-116a5800708cc2fa892429e2a647931c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98865">With Dutch design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> having contributed to the interior, exterior designs and naval architecture, Al Waab II is to be a sub-500 GT superyacht with an optimised hull shape for comfort at sea - a key requirement for the owner. “This is a hugely exciting project as it will be rated below the 500GT threshold, which is quite a challenge for a 55-metre yacht,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> President Gökhan Çelik. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> also created glass bulwarks and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows as part of their design, as well as a drop-down bulwark in the dining area. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/98867/image/large-d788c3bbbdc069caccfd7ff5fd83eb03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98867"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98868/image/large-f8e9ab0f598ce5e242a0657d5bf50d7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98868">The owner’s brief called for a modern and fresh design, a home away from home that provides comfort, space, luxury, privacy and stability at sea. With large outdoor spaces such as the owner’s aft deck and beach club and a simple layout all priorities for the owner, Al Waab II can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms, including a two-tier master suite with the stateroom on the upper deck forward and the dressing room and bathroom on the main deck below. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/98875/image/large-9de7027fbfb37596a48db3d3e261625e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98875"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98872/image/large-933538089da86b0a7862c266c733b020.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98872">“I am thrilled to be working with three companies of such pedigree and calibre in the yachting sector,”&nbsp;says the owner, who plans on spending long periods on board. “I am very much looking forward to the yacht being completed and keenly await the day when I can experience life on board and travel the world with my family and friends.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/98870/image/large-dc79ac4bb9905f29852d8fb39ef0846a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98870"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98876/image/large-e7aefa8f321347ff4e8057b66b0f7ed5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98876"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/98878/image/large-5162c3d8b13ef2670d8777709167c23a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98878">“Since meeting the owner over a year ago he and I have established a great friendship,” says Francesco Pitea, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>, who are acting as both project manager and owner’s representative. “Throughout the year we discussed his desire to build a customised yacht that feels modern, fresh and most importantly like a home, and by that he means comfort, space, luxury, privacy and stability at sea. And that is exactly what 55-metre yacht Al Waab II is,”&nbsp;he added.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/98869/image/large-29f31b33b76e5a6dde6de1e647593ab1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98869">Commenting on the collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, Pitea says: “As a result of our collaborating on this project,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>&nbsp;and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> have together developed a new approach to the entire process of designing, tendering and building yachts.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/98882/image/large-4b8c0d228566a7cfe08ce425fe58c1f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98882"> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Keel laid for Alia Yachts' 55m yacht Al Waab II ahead of 2021 delivery

Construction continues at Alia Yachts as the yard confirms the keel has been laid for the 55-metre steel and aluminium yacht Al Waab II.

Keel laid for Alia Yachts' 55m Al Waab II ahead of 2021 delivery

Turkish yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> and Dutch design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> have teamed up on a new-build project in Antalya where the construction of a new 55-metre superyacht, project Al Waab II, will get underway. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> is responsible for the design and engineering of the entire project while the Arabian-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a> coordinated the development on behalf of the owner.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/92533/image/large-1ad9a35fdb828a0b9eef2b5dd0fabf9b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92533">Delivery of the sub-500 GT superyacht is estimated to take place in the summer of 2021. “I am very pleased to be part of this 55m yacht project and look forward to building it alongside Vripack and Alia Yachts shipyard,” says Francesco Pitea, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4487" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SF Yachts (Company)">SF Yachts</a>.&nbsp;More detailed information about this project will be revealed at next month’s Monaco Yacht Show where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia’s</a> flagship, the 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samurai60.3m (197'10&quot;)Alia Yachts2016">Samurai</a>, will also be on display.

55m Alia Yachts new build project Al Waab II

Alia Yachts has announced that is will build a new 55-metre motor yacht known as project Al Waab II together with Vripack and SF Yachts.

Alia Yachts signs 55m new build project Al Waab II

Making her official debut at the latest edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, the all aluminium vessel Serenity was completed earlier this year by the Italian shipyard Mondomarine. The 41.50 metre superyacht features both interior and exterior design by Luca Vallebona of SF Yachts, and is the inaugural unit of the Mondomarine SF line. Mondomarine describe the line as, “a new concept born to provide a clean and well-balanced design together with a new conception of internal and external volumes and layout.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157001/image/large-eba5835b133afea32d7c33ad11ef375e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157001">Her interior design by Dubai-based designer Fatema Almaidan from SFL Design created a chic, colourful and contemporary ambiance throughout, with Luca Vallebona utilising a wide range of colours and textiles to achieve the end result. The expertly diverse colour palettes and themes are demonstrated in the contrast between guest and owner cabins. On board, Serenity accommodates up to ten guests over four spacious guest rooms all located on the lower deck in addition to the luxurious owner’s suite.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157002/image/large-5ad529d7ba1d780b712213089e778ae5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157002">The guest cabins consist of two large VIP suites as well as two twin cabins, each with their own sophisticated en suite facilities. Pictured below is one of the opulent VIP suites, with rich mustard yellow upholstery teamed with a vibrant green and pink focal art piece hanging above the plush bed. Unique decorative items complete the look, as well as a large desk area facing out towards the window. The bathroom continues the bright and contemporary theme of the bedroom, with beautiful marble surfaces, mottled in earthy tones of green and, again, mustard yellow.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157003/image/large-80e4b146483a2605a89a16aa6392a670.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157003">The owner’s suite is particularly grand and impressive, boasting an interesting layout divided over two semi-levels: the upper part of this area is fully immersed in the surroundings, with a panoramic open view to the fore. The large bed is found in the centre of this space, looking out to uninterrupted views from the enviously large windows and offering the owner a peaceful retreat. A sofa, two seating areas and a desk are also found in this area, as well as access to the balcony.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157004/image/large-40d1c33268de2613d9f416fb976dbecf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157004">The lower area of the extraordinary owner’s suite is more intimate and private, with light coming from the top and from the sides and creating a relaxing, welcoming ambiance. The expansive en suite bathroom and dressing area is luxuriously spacious, with a large free standing bathtub in the centre of the room. The colour scheme throughout these spaces is slightly more subtle than found in the VIP cabins, utilising white, cream and different shades of blue to offer a more serene and tranquil space.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157005/image/large-6624b84802240dec39271056dc1c78bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157005">On the owner’s deck, a snug saloon and cinema area is also found. This space features three sumptuous red sofas, with plenty of huge cushions for guests to lounge on. With a black and glass coffee table in the middle of the sofa arrangement, a considerable widescreen T.V. is placed on the wall directly in front.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157006/image/large-71d15e23a97deb5185d38d71fc35e7c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157006">Elsewhere inside, the main saloon and dining area is located on the main deck, surrounded by floor to ceiling windows which flood the area with natural light and allow guests to enjoy spectacular views when socialising or entertaining inside.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157007/image/large-159662c632cd2637427c5cc7b4a631b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157007">Two large, plush sofas in a charcoal grey colour sit opposite one another, with a stylish fireplace placed in the low partition between the saloon and the dining area. When darkness falls in the evening with the fire burning, the saloon is a cosy haven for relaxation at nighttime.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157008/image/large-731a1cce5a003cfaf81ba13dad10624d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157008">The formal dining area sits in front of an entirely mirrored wall, giving the illusion of almost double the space inside as well as reflecting the ample amounts of natural light from the large windows. The glass table and elegant dining chairs make for a sophisticated space to enjoy the very best of fine dining on board.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157009/image/large-1b84a0a59cd830c9e38abefc567cf024.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157009">She comes with plenty of areas to relax, entertain and enjoy the superyacht lifestyle outside, too, and her fantastic flybridge has been designed with all of these aspects in mind, featuring a custom Jacuzzi, a shaded al fresco dining area seating up to ten people, sun loungers and a comfortable seating area.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157010/image/large-8ecabe6e0cf8aa75630ce5cf1d9dd2c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157010">Her beach club provides great, dedicated space for guests to fully take in the scenery and enjoy the ocean.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157011/image/large-26d1ea46d91aaf50745d1414a8e194d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157011">The upper deck offers guests yet another area to experience al fresco dining, with a large table seating 10 centrally placed in the middle of the spacious outside area, as well as a bar area and lots of comfortable seating.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157012/image/large-07fe36bb9663d7552dd1a93e20b3a4ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157012">Access to the main deck comes from large glass doors leading directly from the main saloon. Immediately entering the area, you are confronted with a refined, bright white sofa, with a coffee table and two armchairs placed in front. The bright colour scheme found in the interior is continued, with splashes of vibrant green coming from the foliage either side of the entrance doors.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157013/image/large-58b2ef1cb6d736baac1a4f3fe53b9e5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157013">In regards to her performance, she is powered by twin MTU 12V 2000 M72 engines, which provide her with a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 15 knots, and a range of 4,000 nm at a speed of 12 knots.By Gemma Fottles

Superyacht of the Week: Mondomarine's SF40 Serenity

After making her official debut at the latest edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, Mondomarine has recently released the following pictures of the all aluminium vessel Serenity to the industry which was completed earlier this year.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156925/image/large-33a3f2c71bd9385539dbd2a422ecac87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156925">The 41.50 metre superyacht features interior and exterior design by Luca Vallebona of SF Yachts, and is the first unit of the Mondomarine SF line, which the brand state is, “a new concept born to provide a clean and well-balanced design together with a new conception of internal and external volumes and layout.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156926/image/large-b5d1af2c295bf53da56eee22db56d7fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156926"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156927/image/large-9dd698f0ebf0dc2db28167c66a16bbe4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156927">Serenity accommodates guests over four spacious guest rooms all located on the lower deck in addition to the luxurious owner’s suite. Guest cabins consist of two large VIP suites as well as two twin cabins, each with their own sophisticated en suite facilities.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156928/image/large-040fa845499f36f2834a42cbe400351a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156928">The owner’s suite is particularly grand and impressive, featuring a unique layout on two semi-levels: the upper part of this area is fully immersed in the surroundings, with a panoramic open view to the fore. The lower area is more intimate and private, with light coming from the top and from the sides and creating a relaxing, welcoming ambiance.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156929/image/large-476533206cb0e165d09f4aeb86c5ccb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156929"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156930/image/large-414d87782f4aef6c5855040e22964eb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156930">She comes with plenty of areas to relax, entertain and enjoy the very best of life on board, and her cost flybridge has been designed with all of these aspects in mind, featuring a Jacuzzi, a shaded al fresco dining area, sun loungers and a comfortable seating area.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156931/image/large-0be2aa0c3a2c744e3ee6327a3d7d328c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156931"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156932/image/large-208980f70a86f64de6de0a9ac1715c61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156932">In regards to her performance, she is powered by twin MTU 12V 2000 M72 engines, which provide her with a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 15 knots, and a range of 4,000 nm at a speed of 12 knots.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156933/image/large-49bffd5cc97e34725ceb1240fd55e33b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156933">Stay tuned as we will feature an in depth look into the yacht's features online soon.By Gemma Fottles

First look on board Mondomarine SF40 Serenity

Just a couple of months following the sale of the M60, Mondo Marine has now announced the sale of the the SF40, another semi-displacement project by Mondo Marine Engineering designed by Luca Vallebona. The project was sold by Mondo Marine’s agent in the Middle East, SF Yachts.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147344/image/large-ae5a46820a8eedbabcffd4285291e56c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147344">This is the first unit of the Mondo Marine SF line, a new concept born to provide a clean and well balanced design together with a new conception of internal and external volumes and layout. The yacht has four guest cabins on the lower deck and an owner cabin on the main deck with unusual dimensions and layout.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147345/image/large-f6e3fa0f7fde7139d4db11ce4295ea85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147345">The owner’s cabin is placed on the main deck, and consists of two levels, with the bedroom placed on the main deck forward, benefitting from 180 degree views, and the en-suite placed half a deck lower, for maximum privacy.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147346/image/large-d563ef14cf2b407a869cfb2b258a3bc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147346">The bridge comes in the form of a raised pilothouse, above the owners cabin, almost completely hidden from view, keeping the profile of the yacht as low as possible.\<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147347/image/large-222b385cf32de7a603af251c4d14f1ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147347">With an overall length of 41.50m, an overall beam of 8.80m, and aluminium hull and superstructure, the SF40 will reach a maximum speed of 16 knots.