Dunya Yachts 236’ Red Square: Largest Turkish Build to Date

Although a relative newcomer in the shipbuilding business, Dunya Yachts is certain to command significant attention at their Monaco Yacht Show display this year. Cutting-edge designs from the yard include a 213’ eco yacht, designed to incorporate the latest trends in green technology, two 236’ yachts under construction and a 289-footer in the works.

236' Red Square has a voluminous six-deck floor plan with notable features that include a health and beauty spa, a sea-level gymnasium, a sizeable swimming pool, sweeping 50-foot balconies and a dedicated owner’s deck. Interiors by celebrated designer Alberto Pinto juxtapose modernism with Old World elegance to achieve a plush yet vibrant style. Also under construction at the yard is 236’ Warrior, described with even greater interior volume. Both yachts are scheduled for launch next year.

Visually even more radical is 289' Blade, an appropriate monicker given her dramatic axe-bow. The design represents a collaboration between Dunya Yachts and renowned Ken Freivokh Design. The use of unprecedented amounts of glass results in a daring profile and stunning, ultramodern interiors. A triple-height glass atrium, all-glass swimming pool, seamless panoramic windows and seven guest suites that can be converted to create additional cabins are a few of Blade's innovative features.

Dunya Yachts is located in Istanbul Turkey, a country that has witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade in yacht design, build and repair. The well-equipped shipyard sprawls over 330,000 square feet including sheds, construction halls and boasts the only climate-controlled dry dock in the country. The shipyard exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show will be situated at stand QC13 on the Quai Chicane. Please contact Esra Tarlan PR & Marketing of Dunya Yachts for additional information.

New Moonen 133′ Yacht Sophia III: Size Matters

Moonen Shipyard reaches new lengths in undertaking construction of the elegant Moonen 133, their largest build to date, that is scheduled to debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2012. The modified long-range explorer yacht is easily recognizable as a Moonen progeny, combining traditional features within a modern context.

The overall design created by the Moonen design team, in collaboration with René van der Velden, gracefully succeeds in overcoming some unique design challenges. For example, the owner, an experienced yachtsman and a repeat Moonen client, wished for long-range capabilities yet ability to access smaller areas with a shallow draft.

Another design challenge was to house and launch the owner’s personal two-man submarine as safely and efficiently as possible. The solution was to store the submarine on deck and to launch with a hydraulic ramp, creating a space that then converts to a voluminous swim platform. Another notable design feature places the tender on the wheelhouse deck to be launched either to port or starboard via a centerline crane.

Spacious interiors include six guest cabins with a full-beam master suite and social areas that feature oversized windows for spectacular views. The owner has again chosen to work with Artline for stylish interiors that will likely be elegantly contemporary. The Moonen 133′ is designed and built as a family yacht, making it the perfect option for future family charters. In the meantime, please visit Boatbookings.com to charter your ideal yacht today!

Moonen 133 Sophia III

LOA: 133′

Beam: 29′

Draft: 7’8″

Fuel: 11,348 GAL.

Water: 2,639 GAL.

Engines: 2 x Cat C32 DI-TTA Acert MKIII

Maximum Speed: 14.5 knots

Cruising Speed: 12 knots

Range: 5,000 nm at 9 knots

Inside Look – RoMa, 203’ Viareggio Superyachts 2009

RoMa Luxury Charter YachtRoMa’s streamlined white exterior and stunning interior, also awash in white, dazzled all aficionados of big white yachts that managed to sneak a peak of her at the marina where she was docked. Not officially ready for showing in Genoa, we were fortunate enough to get on board, meet the charming Captain Olaf Steckstor who heads up the crew of 16, and tour her award-winning interiors.

Naval architect and exterior designer Espen Oeino endowed the luxury yacht with a commanding presence, voluminous spaces and panoramic views.

Roma SalonInnovative interiors by Newcruise & Gehr everywhere evidence a particularly clever use of indirect light. The sophisticated art collection on board, commissioned to compliment completed interior spaces, lends an ambience of tranquility throughout. A central elevator allows easy access to all four deck levels. Fun features we particularly like include the state-of-the-art Norwegian Konigsberg integrated electronics system, the oversize pool/Jacuzzi outfitted with jets for swimming and hydro-massage, and the SeaBob, nestled among every other water toy imaginable. RoMa, a combination of the owner’s children’s names, warmly welcomes children on board. The yacht accommodates twelve guests in 6 ensuite cabins and will be based in the South of France this summer.
Length: 203’4
Beam: 36′ 1″
Max Speed: 17 knots
Cruise Speed: 12 knots
Number of crew: 16
Hull construction: Steel displacement

Inside look – PARAMOUR, 141’ CMN CHERBOURG

PARAMOUR is a yachtsman’s yacht, perfect for guests that relish the ambiance of a classic luxury yacht with an elegant nautical palette. The subtle curvature of many architectural features is sumptuously reminiscent of old world design. Glossy wood paneling and soft white carpeting flow throughout and seamlessly integrate space. In the main saloon, two plush white couches and comfortable easy chairs are positioned around elegant glass coffee tables to create an ideal social setting. The formal dining area can seat 10 guests, while both the aft and upper deck are perfect spots to host friends for cocktails. On the sundeck the new Jacuzzi is a delightful place to relax, or sink into a seat under the ample sun awnings and absorb the magnificent view. PARAMOUR can accommodate 10 guests who will delight in the yacht’s crew of ten, each expertly skilled in the art of pampering.

Length: 139.8’
Beam: 28.2’
Draft: 9.8’
Cruising speed: 12
Hull construction: Steel
Zero speed stabilizers at anchor

Genoa Yacht Show Featured Charter Yachts – KATYA, 2009 DELTA MARINE 151′

Katya Luxury YachtKatya represents one of those rare instances in which collaboration between the owners, their designer Jean-Claude Canestrelli, and the Delta Design Group, produced a yacht that is superbly luxurious, regally elegant, yet calming and comfortable. The stunning crème color of the ceilings and floors present a sinfully rich backdrop for dark figured khaya veneers, amboina and maple burls, and crotch mahogany woods.

The Owner named the yacht after their adopted Russian daughter, whom the crew adores, and portraits of her are hung throughout the yacht. Her beautifully feminine ensuite cabin is decorated in shades of pink with a bathroom of finely veined green marble, a space to delight any child. Outside areas beckon relaxation; lounging on the bow is a popular pastime with guests, or a leisurely luncheon at the outdoor table for twelve. Families will especially appreciate the well-stocked toy chest that inspires guests of any age to have fun on the water.

Katya accommodates 12 guests in five staterooms and, despite her stately presence, welcomes children onboard.
Length: 151′
Beam: 31′
Draft: 9′ 6″
Stabilizers at Anchor: Yes
Deck Jacuzzi: Yes
Max Speed: 15.5 knots
Cruising Speed: 12.5 knots