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Большие планы

29 Mar 2021

Верфь Bilgin Yachts (Стамбул, Турция) ведет свою историю с 1900-х годов. Стартовав как небольшой семейный бизнес, она со временем добилась больших успехов, стремясь попасть в число лидеров индустрии.

Get ready to board Turkey's biggest ever boat

02 Nov 2020

Tatiana, at 263ft Bilgin Yachts’ graceful new flagship, is born of a long collaboration between a yacht enthusiast with the goal to build a small yacht fleet and an ambitious family-owned shipyard rooted on the western shores of the Bosphorus.

First IMO III yachts built in Istanbul

27 Oct 2020

The Turkish shipyard Bilgin is currently building three 80-meter yachts fitted for the first time with MTU IMO III propulsion systems.. The Turkish shipyard Bilgin is currently building three 80-meter yachts fitted for the first time with MTU IMO III propulsion systems. They are also the biggest yachts built in Turkey. The Bilgin 263's twin MTU Series 4000 V16 engines can power it up to a top speed of 20 knots, making it faster than its predecessors, and its MTU SCR system ensures the yacht stays within IMO Tier III exhaust emission limits.

80m Bilgin Motor Yacht Tatiana Begins Sea Trials

09 Sep 2020

AS BILGIN YACHTS draws ever closer to delivering its flagship 80-meter motor yacht Tatiana, the yard and its project team were busy in mid-April conducting sea trials in the waters of Istanbul with the new vessel. Code-named NB75, Tatiana was launched in February and is expected to be delivered to her owner this summer.

Largest Bilgin Yachts Launch: 80m Superyacht Tatiana

08 Sep 2020

Istanbul-based shipyard Bilgin Yachts announced the launch of its largest superyacht to date in February: the 80-meter Tatiana. As the first yacht to be completed from the Bilgin 263 range, Tatiana’s launch was commemorated in a private ceremony which took place at the Bilgin Yachts facility in the West Istanbul Marina. The vessel will now be outfitted ahead of her delivery in the spring/summer of 2020.

BILGIN'S FIRST 80M PASSED ITS FIRST SEA TRIAL WITH FULL SUCCESS

14 Apr 2020

The flagship model of Istanbul-based Bilgin Yachts starts first sea trials in the shores of Istanbul, proving her performance, seaworthiness, and comfort. Tatiana, the latest Bilgin will be ready for delivery in the summer of 2020

BILGIN 263-III NB78 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

10 Mar 2020

Following the launch of the first 80-metre of Bilgin 263 series, which is the largest-ever-built yacht in Turkey, Bilgin Yachts now received the arrival of the third unit of Bilgin 263, also known as NB78, for outfitting. The project arrived this week at the outfitting facility located in the West Istanbul Marina and it is planned to be delivered to her owner in 2022.

TURKEY’S LARGEST YACHT LAUNCHED!

20 Feb 2020

Bilgin Yachts is proud to announce the launch of the first hull of 80-metre Bilgin 263 series, the largest yacht ever built by a Turkish shipyard so far. The private launch ceremony took place in the Bilgin Yachts facility in West Istanbul. She'll get ready for delivery in spring/summer of 2020. The shipyard considers this series as a key milestone in its path towards becoming one of the prominent brands in the world.

ICE 5 IS ON HER WAY TO BILGIN SHIPYARD FOR REFIT

08 Jan 2020

After the delivery of Snow-5 (ex-Lilium) to her owner, Bilgin Yachts is going to receive Ice 5, the previous yacht of the same owner, in Istanbul. The yacht is being transferred on BBC Russia from Port Everglade Florida to Turkey.

SNOW 5 (EX LILIUM) NOW ON ITS WAY HOME

08 Jan 2020

After being sold during the 2019 MYS by IYC, Snow 5 (ex - Lilium) has been placed on board the cargo ship on the 27th of December to navigate to its new home waters, she'll be launched in Miami after 3 weeks where she'll be delivered to her owner.

HUGE SUCCESS FROM SISTER SHIPS IN A YEAR

05 Dec 2019

Bilgin Yachts had a special year during 2019 by announcing the sales of two 47.50m yachts in its Bilgin 156 series. Starburst-III (Ex-Nerissa) found her owner in March and following that Snow 5 (Ex-Lilium) was launched in spring and delivered to her new owner in November.

THE 2019 LAUNCHED M/Y LILIUM HAD BEEN SOLD DURING 2019 MYS !

21 Nov 2019

Bilgin Yacht is proud to announce the sale of its latest launched Bilgin 156 II- M/Y Lilium was sold through the collaboration with IYC Luxury Yacht Sales & Charter during the 2019 MYS. After closing on the 20th Nov. she got named Snow 5 !

BILGIN EXPANDS ITS LINE WITH A 50-METER ON SPEC PROJECT

23 Oct 2019

Bilgin Yachts, builder of the largest yachts of Turkey (a 85-meter yacht is currently under construction), proudly announces its brand new on spec project Bilgin 50M.

COUNTING DOWN FOR THE DEBUT OF LILIUM

18 Sep 2019

The 47.5 meter Lilium is ready for the main premier event that will be held during Monaco Yacht Show on September 25-28, 2019.

WORLD DEBUT OF LILIUM IN CANNES YACHTING SHOW

09 Sep 2019

The 47.5 meter Lilium is all set and ready for her premiere during the Cannes Yachting Show on September 10-15 and continue on to Monaco Yacht Show on September 25-28, 2019. The yacht will be exhibited on Port Canto Zone 1 of Cannes, make sure you reserve your place in advance for an on-board visit!

LILIUM IN THE ECPY OPEN DAY

03 Sep 2019

European Committee for Professional Yachting (ECPY) will come together on 4th September 2019 before the boat show's season takes a start. In the event that will be held in Port de Nice – Quai Amiral Infernet, brokers will have the opportunity to see the megayachts in advance.

LILIUM ON THE WAY TO CÔTE D'AZUR

29 Aug 2019

Bilgin Yacht's latest superyacht Bilgin 156-II, named Lilium has set sail from Istanbul to arrive to the South France for the coming yacht shows in September. The 47.5 meter yacht will first appear in the Cannes Yachting Festival on 10-15 September and continue her way to Monaco Yacht Show on 25-28 September 2019.

THE SECOND BILGIN 156 LAUNCHED

15 May 2019

After the sale of the first hull of Bilgin 156 in March 2019, Bilgin Yachts of Turkey is proud to announce the launch of the second hull of this highly appreciated model in its range. The shipyard is currently buzzing with acitivities in its facility in the West Istanbul Marina.

STARBURST III (ex-NERISSA) DELIVERED TO HER OWNER

05 Apr 2019

After its being sold in January 2019, Istanbul-based shipyard Bilgin Yacht’s 47.5-metre superyacht Bilgin 156 was delivered to her owner on March 26, 2019. Starburst III (ex-Nerissa) has been sold as a result of a successful collaboration between the sales team of Bilgin and Monaco-based Thompson Westwood & White (TWW).

BILGIN 156-II, COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH IN APRIL 2019

25 Mar 2019

Bilgin Yachts of Turkey is buzzing with activities in the shipyard and the excitement for the soon-to-be-launched Bilgin M/Y 156-II, named Lilium.

BILGIN YACHTS BECOMES A MEMBER OF SYBASS

13 Feb 2019

Continuing its path to growth and international recognition, Bilgin Yachts is proud to announce the company has recently been accepted as a member of the SYBAss (Super Yacht Builders Association).

BILGIN NEWSLETTER 2018

10 Jan 2019

Bilgin Yachts reflects past and present and understanding of life in the products of future. Stay up to date by following the news published frequently here and please do not hesitate to contact us in case of any further request about the latest models, the technology behind and the product quality.

BILGIN YACHT PROJECTS COMING IN 2019

03 Dec 2018

Bilgin Yachts has been creating three new projects lately: Bilgin 156, 220 and 263. The Bilgin 156-II has the similar features with 47.5-metre Nerissa that had debut during 2017 Monaco Yacht Show.

THE 80M PROJECT LAUNCHED FOR ITS OUTFITTING

27 Nov 2017

Another milestone is; Bilgin Yachts’s largest yacht has a sister coming up. The second hull of Bilgin 263-II takes place next to her sister at West Istanbul Marina. Upon her delivery in 2020, this 80-meter yacht will be the shipyard’s second largest yacht ever.

THE 80M PROJECT LAUNCHED FOR ITS OUTFITTING

27 Nov 2017

Bilgin Yachts proud to announce that the 80m Bilgin 263 project’s hull & superstructure were launched from their metal works facility in Yalova.

BILGIN 156 M/Y NERISSA LAUNCHED !

02 Aug 2017

We’re proud to announce M/Y “NERISSA”, the first of the 48m Bilgin 156 series, was launched on the 26th July after 23 months of construction.

TIMELESS HAS BEEN SOLD !

01 Aug 2017

We’re pleased to announce the sale of their Bilgin 160 Classic through the competent assistance of Leo Jordil of IYC.

DUSUR HAS BEEN EXTENDED IN ISTANBUL

13 Apr 2017

BILGIN 164, ‘Dusur’, was 49.90 m M/Y which we had seen off to international waters in 2015, is back in Istanbul. She is getting ready for a fresher and more improved entrance to 2017 season. DUSUR has arrived at West Istanbul Marina for a regular maintenance in mid February.

GIAOLA-LU, NOMINATED AS A FINALIST FOR THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS 2017.

24 Mar 2017

BILGIN 155, Giaola-Lu, is nominated as a finalist for the World Superyacht Awards 2017. Entering its twelfth year, the awards recognise the finest superyachts launched throughout 2016.

A WAVE OF NOSTALGIA, A WIND OF CHANGE

24 Mar 2017

The wind of change meets nostalgia nowadays here at Bilgin Yachts. Built in 2010, the Bilgin 123, “Tee-Dje”, one of the last examples of our cold-moulded hulls, is back at West Istanbul Marina for a complete refit.

BILGIN AT A GLANCE IN 2016

10 Jan 2017

We made an exciting kickoff to the year, with the start of the first 80.1 meter’s construction. Then later in the year BILGIN 263-II, second hull we were building on spec, was also purchased in November.

BILGIN 156 AT FULL-SPEED

21 Dec 2016

Alongside the impressive 80 metres, we are currently building two 48-metre BILGIN 156 series speculation units, currently available for purchase.

GIAOLA-LU HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A FINALIST FOR THE SHOWBOATS DESIGN AWARDS 2017!

01 Dec 2016

We are proud to announce that BILGIN 155 was shortlisted as a finalist at the ShowBoats Design Awards 2017.

CONTRACT FOR A SECOND 80 METER

04 Nov 2016

We are happy to announce that we have entered into a contract for a second 80.1 meter motor yacht of our BILGIN 263 series for a repeat client.

CLARITY TO SPARKLE ONCE AGAIN

03 Nov 2016

Clarity, second boat of retro BILGIN Classic 160 series, is on display by IYC at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2016.

IT’S FLIBS TIME AGAIN !

01 Nov 2016

Florida, “yachting capital of the world”, is hosting the industry for the 57th time. From yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts, the sector will meet once again at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Nov 3-Nov 7, 2016.

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