July 28, 2010
Istanbul is a city at the crossroads of cultures, where Asia faces Europe across the legendary Bosporus. This enigmatic waterway divides the city, and provides a motivation for one of its oldest enterprises: shipbuilding.
Dunya has invested heavily to create the most modern and comprehensively equipped shipyard in Turkey. A shipyard that competes with northern Europe for facilities and quality and southern Europe for value and enthusiasm.
The 30,000 square metre facilities feature 180 metres of quays, state-of-the-art construction halls and a highly trained workforce that includes specialists in every aspect of luxury yacht building and refitting. Advanced technology meets centuries of know-how. The result? Some of the most exciting yachts of the next few years.
REFIT CAPRI Dunya was recently appointed by the 59 metre Lürssen, Capri, for a range of works, including a full repaint of the hull and superstructure.
The shipyard has extensive and impressive refit facilities, including a 5000 ton floating dock, 4500 square metres of climatecontrolled sheds and an 80 metre, covered dry dock, the only covered, climate-controlled dock in Turkey.
The refit division has a highly skilled on-site team with Englishspeaking project managers who work with both local and the most renowned international subcontractors. The planning department offers the most advanced technology, allowing all refit works to be planned in ERP/ IFS systems, and a monitoring system enabling the clients to receive real-time updates. No shipyard refits as well as a shipyard that builds from new; our expertise and experience in the requirements of shipbuilding give us an unparalleled insight into refits of the highest standard.
The construction of DY003, otherwise known as 72 metre Red Square, is well underway, with the hull and superstructure complete, and much of the mechanical and technical systems installed. Red Square will be the largest motor yacht yet built in Turkey. Six decks result in a huge interior volume of 1,600 GRT. Contemporary interior design is by Alberto Pinto at his most flamboyant. The spectacular main saloon has a glazed gallery connecting both main and upper deck lounges.
12 guests sleep in an upper (owners deck) suite and a full-beam VIP, two double and two twin cabins, all on the main deck.Red Square is set for launch in early 2011.
CUTTING EDGE CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: BLADE
88 metre Blade is a collaboration between Dunya Yachts and the highly regarded Ken Freivokh design. Her strong, bold appearance, inside and out, sets her apart, making the yacht instantly recognisable this will be a yacht of world-class status.
Blades innovative design opens her up to unimpeded sea views:
a triple-height glass atrium, uninterrupted windows in all of the main guest areas, all-glass swimming pool, and beach and gym facilities that open directly to the sea. Interior styling is innovative and contemporary. Seven guest suites are spacious enough for the lounge areas to become additional, separate cabins, providing accommodation for up to 20 guests.Three saloons, a cinema, conference rooms, library, 13 metre cabin tenders, 10 metre sports tender, garaging for jet skis and other sports equipment, and touch and go helipad, ensure that Blade is one of the worlds most sophisticated and comfortable yachts.
Dunya Yachts
Istanbul, Turkey
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