Eternal Spark, the latest 50-meter yacht from Bilgin Yachts, now available for charter through Ocean Independence as the central agent. What sets Eternal Spark apart is its innovative design, specifically crafted to accommodate the diverse tastes and preferences of various charter clients, making it a preferred choice for those seeking a truly luxurious experience.
Matija Longin, the yacht's manager, highlights the vessel’s broad appeal: “Eternal Spark was designed to deliver unparalleled comfort and relaxation for all guests, whether they hail from Turkey, the United States, Europe, or China.” This inclusive philosophy is evident in the yacht’s lavish six guest cabins and multiple social spaces, both indoors and outdoors.
Eternal Spark offers an impressive suite of amenities, tailored for an exceptional charter experience. Utilizing over 200 high-quality materials, the yacht boasts state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, highlighted by dual cinemas – one indoors and another outdoors– along with a hot tub pool on the sundeck and a beach club emphasizing wellness and spa services.
Berkay Yılmaz, the Commercial Director at Bilgin Yachts, describes the vessel's interior as modern, elegant, and luxurious. “Eternal Spark is truly more than the sum of its parts, featuring a sleek and sporty exterior with expansive outdoor spaces. I believe she will redefine the luxury charter experience,” he states.
Capable of accommodating 12 guests in its six cabins and serviced by ten crew members, Eternal Spark provides a wealth of unique amenities designed to exceed expectations. Guests can explore ten different social areas across four deck levels, enabling gatherings of over a hundred people for stationary parties. The yacht also features impressive storage, a fully-equipped gym, and a custom-built chase boat.
Emphasizing the yacht's versatility, Longin notes, “Eternal Spark was built to cater to various cultures and expectations. With significant storage and thoughtful designs like our movable nightstands, comfort is paramount.”
The master suite is particularly noteworthy, featuring a spacious layout with distinctive “his” and “hers” sections, including a study area and a colossal 240 x 220 cm berth – a rarity for a 50-meter yacht. The “VIP suite,” regarded as a secondary master suite, offers luxurious amenities, including embedded TV in the mirror and rich burgundy accents.
On the upper decks, the sky lounge serves as a relaxed haven, operational as a second salon or personal nightclub without rigid design constraints. The sun-drenched sundeck features an oval dining table sheltered from the sun, a versatile BBQ area, and a glass-bottom hot tub that doubles as a visual centerpiece.
Finally, the lower aft deck beach club, complete with a sauna and entertainment facilities, rounds out the exceptional offerings aboard Eternal Spark. Louise Bunce from Ocean Independence summarizes, “This yacht's unique concept will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the charter market in 2025. I highly recommend an unforgettable stay on board.”
Bilgin Yachts is a boutique shipyard on the European side of Istanbul, building 50 to 120m luxury superyachts. It has been a family-run business for five generations since the early 1900s.
Credits: Bilgin Yachts
Fraser has reduced the asking price for the 50-meter motor yacht Belongers to €12.9 million. The vessel was built by French shipyard Couach in 2014 as part of the limited 5000 Fly 2 series, with only two units completed.Constructed under supervision of project managers and surveyors, the yacht features exterior and interior design by Metrica. The 497 GT vessel accommodates 12 guests in a 5+1 stateroom configuration, including a main-deck master suite with dual bathrooms and walk-in closets. The layout includes two double cabins, one convertible double/twin cabin with Pullman berth, and one single cabin on the lower deck.Outdoor areas feature bridge deck alfresco dining for 12 guests and a sundeck owner's office. Performance specifications include twin MTU engines enabling a cruising speed of 15 knots and maximum speed of 24 knots. Quantum zero-speed stabilizers provide comfort both underway and at anchor.The price adjustment reflects current market conditions for large motor yachts built in the mid-2010s. Fraser continues to manage the sale of the vessel, which remains available for immediate inspection and purchase. Credits: Fraser
August 25, 2025
Mangusta Yachts has launched the sixth hull in its Oceano 44 series from its facility in Pisa. The 44-meter steel and aluminum displacement yacht is scheduled for delivery to an experienced Turkish owner in 2026.Designed for long-range cruising, the vessel offers a transoceanic range of 4,500 nautical miles at 11 knots, with a maximum speed of 15.5 knots. Stabilization is provided by zero-speed stabilizers.The yacht's exterior design by Alberto Mancini features extensive glazing and semi-transparent bulwarks to enhance indoor-outdoor connectivity. Naval architecture was developed by P.L.A.N.A. Design. The interior layout was customized by Mangusta's in-house team in collaboration with the owner, emphasizing seamless flow between spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows.Key features include a 104-square-meter sundeck, forward infinity pool on the upper deck, and an aft beach club with folding terraces. The launch follows recent deliveries of sisterships Eva4Eva and The Great Escape earlier this summer.Nicolò Strocco, Mangusta sales manager who supervised the sale, noted: "The Turkish market keeps growing and has been gaining strategic importance for Mangusta."The shipyard recently launched the 12th unit of its GranSport 33 series, indicating strong demand for its production models.Overmarine Group was founded in 1985 by the Balducci family. The shipyard builds open and displacement power superyachts under the Mangusta and Mangusta Oceanco brand names. Credits: Overmarine Group
August 25, 2025
The second hull of the Wallyrocket51 racing yacht sustained damage after being knocked from its cradle during strong winds at Cantiere Rossini in Pesaro on the evening of 20 August.Images of the incident, showing the boat on its side with a broken mast, circulated online and led to speculation regarding their authenticity. Commentators questioned the extent of the damage and the setup of the cradle, with some suggesting a storm had caused the accident.Alfonso Postorino, director of Cantiere Rossini, confirmed the cause. “First of all we are glad that nobody was injured,” he said. “The boat fell down when hit by a strong wind, with gusts above 50 knots, that caused several serious damages all around the city of Pesaro.”Postorino explained that the yacht was resting on a cradle supplied by the owner and noted that high-performance sailing boats are particularly vulnerable when ashore. “These kind of high performance sailing boats are subject to this type of accident when they are ashore, due to their light weight compared to the windage surface,” he said, adding that no other yachts in the yard were damaged and the facility’s painting sheds were unaffected.Cantiere Rossini specialises in yacht refit services, including repainting, and has capacity for up to ten 50-metre yachts on hardstanding and 12 berths for yachts up to 55 metres.The Wallyrocket51 is the first pure racing yacht developed by Wally, launched in October 2024. With a length of 15.5 metres and displacement of 6.3 tonnes, it was designed with Botin Partners for competitive racing under IRC and ORC rules. The model incorporates features such as a trim tab to improve upwind lift and reduce drag.Ferretti Group completed its full acquisition of Wally in July 2025. The Wallyrocket51 was promoted as capable of outperforming TP52s and positioned as a potential benchmark in one-design racing.Technical partners for the project include APM (keel), Cariboni (hydraulic systems), Southern Spars (rigs), Future Fibre (standing rigging), Harken (deck hardware) and Gurit (composite materials).Credits: Ocean Racing
August 22, 2025
Northrop & Johnson has announced the listing of the 31.52-meter custom-built sailing yacht Playmobil. Represented by broker Jochen Brill, the yacht is asking €2,975,000.Constructed for an experienced owner, Playmobil is described as combining performance with long-range cruising capability. According to the broker, she is designed for easy handling with a minimal crew and is suitable for private use. A condition survey carried out in July 2025 confirmed her operational condition, including upgraded systems and sails fitted in 2024.The yacht accommodates up to eight guests in four ensuite staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite, a VIP cabin and two guest cabins. Crew quarters consist of two separate cabins. The interior is arranged around an open-plan saloon and galley, with large windows providing natural light.On deck, the yacht features an aft lounge area and a shaded forward seating space. Her teak decks, rigging, sails and navigation systems have been upgraded or serviced within the past year. Equipment includes a Williams tender, two Yamaha SuperJet jet skis and an updated Raymarine touchscreen helm station.Playmobil is powered by twin Mercedes 311hp engines and supported by two Fischer Panda 25kW generators, a Newport watermaker and a hydraulic bow thruster. These systems were tested and verified during sea trials earlier in 2025.Credits: Northrop & Johnson
August 22, 2025
Antonini Navi has confirmed its participation in the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, which will take place from 9 to 14 September. The La Spezia-based shipyard will be present at Vieux Port – Jetée Nord, Booth 163, where it will showcase updates on several ongoing projects.Visitors will be able to view photographs and videos detailing the progress of the Seamore 34 and Evo 31 yachts, both of which are under construction. The Seamore 34, sold to an experienced owner, is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026 and will be exhibited at the following year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.At the redesigned Antonini Navi stand, which now includes an outdoor area, scale models of current and future projects will be displayed. These include the Seamore 34, Lounge 43, Explorer 43, XPD 88 and the SUY 110. The latter, designed by Fulvio De Simoni, has been described as a modern interpretation of the Sport Utility Yacht, combining a sporty profile with explorer capabilities.Antonini Navi will also present details of its activities in the wider industry, including its role in the Blue Design Summit, a regional event connecting yachtbuilding, engineering and design sectors, and its past collaborations with Mercedes-Benz. Throughout the show, the Antonini Navi team will be available to provide information to clients, dealers and industry professionals.The shipyard was established in 2020 as a partnership between Gruppo Antonini SpA, an industrial company active in La Spezia since 1943, and industry veteran Aldo Manna. Antonini Navi is based in the Gulf of La Spezia, within the “Blue Mile” district that is home to several major yachtbuilders. Its facilities cover more than 33,000 square metres, with 4,200 square metres of covered space in two sheds, and four construction slots dedicated to yachts of up to 70 metres. The shipyard employs more than 200 people, including an in-house technical team with extensive shipbuilding experience, and offers services ranging from yacht construction to refits, after-sales, berthing and third-party production.Credits: Sculati & Partners SRL
August 22, 2025