Alia is delighted to announce the signing of the contract for the construction of Project Al Waab II, a 55m, sub-500GT superyacht with exterior & interior design, as well as naval architecture and Class engineering, from the creative desk of Vripack.

The project is the result of great teamwork between Alia Yachts, Vripack and SF Yachts, who played a key role as coordinator between the designers, the builders and the owner’s guidelines. “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 SF Yachts.

With delivery scheduled for Summer 2021, Project Al Waab II will be unveiled to the media at a dedicated press presentation during the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show featuring further details and visuals. Please save the date: Wednesday 25th of September at 5:00pm.

Monaco Yacht Show 2019 will be also the occasion to welcome journalists, yachting professionals and potential clients to Alia’s flagship, the gorgeous 60m M/Y Samurai.

ABOUT ALIA YACHTS

Alia Yachts was founded in 2008 by Gökhan Çelik, together with his business partner Ömer Koray, in Antalya, Turkey. Its purpose-built facilities are equipped for cutting-edge yacht construction in a variety of mediums up to 80 metres. The shipyard recently completed an expansion of its facilities, adding 16,000 sqm of enclosed area, increasing production capacity and allowing larger yachts to be built entirely under cover.

ABOUT SF YACHTS

SF Yachts LLC specializes in yachts and super yachts’ new build construction and management. With its professional team which has more than 20 years of experience in the marine industry; SF Yachts LLC has been chosen to be the exclusive dealer for the MENA Region for Riviera Yachts Australia, Belize Boats, Monte Carlo Yachts and Monte Carlo Boats.

ABOUT VRIPACK

Vripack is a yacht design studio, made strong through its extensive naval architecture and engineering experience. From the moment it threw open its doors in 1961, Vripack studio’s approach to design has been governed by the playful interaction between form and function. With a portfolio that represents over 7000 designs, Vripack has been able to evolve its processes to be as efficient and as effective as possible. Vripack’s unique working structure, which provides a holistic approach to the design of a yacht, ensures that we produce better boats in less time. Our involvement in the entire process of designing the safest and most durable yachts ensures that clients and their guests feel at home at sea.

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