The 80-meter superyacht Tatiana has been described as a 'one-of-a-kind' by her builder, and she is also the largest yacht launched so far by Turkish yard Bilgin Yachts.
A private launch ceremony has taken place at the yacht builder's facility in West Istanbul Marina with a fitting out taking place for delivery this summer.
The yacht-builder says that the first of its Bilgin 263 series is a key milestone as it strives to become one of the world's most prominent brands for building superyachts.
Bilgin is currently building three yachts in the 263 series with the next two launches scheduled for 2021 and 2023.
Unique Yacht Design created the impressive sharp exterior lines and her naval architecture.
'Bilgin 263 is one-of-a-kind'.
The design firm's founder, Emrecan Özgün, said: "With her comfort and design elements, the Bilgin 263 is one-of-a-kind.
"We have created an attractive yacht with a sexy and sleek profile while avoiding design clichés."
He added that normally increasing a yacht's living areas will lead to a bulky design, but the 263 series has design features that he believes will come to dominate the world's yachting sector.
Mr Özgün added: "This design attitude will make her a trendsetter among steel-aluminum superyachts."
Tatiana's owner wanted a luxurious and comfortable yet functional interior for his superyacht, and with two 2,560 kW engines, she is capable of speeds up to 20 kn and has a cruising speed of 12 kn.
Emphasizes an eco-friendly approach to yachting
The yacht series emphasizes an eco-friendly approach to yachting - she meets the IMO Tier III certification criteria - and there is a special exhaust system fitted that will provide 100% clean air emissions.
The 1,680 GT superyacht features an interior created by H2 Yacht Design that showcases a blend of marble, eucalyptus, and Macassar ebony to create a modern and luxurious ambiance.
The firm's designer Toby Sturge said: "The owner asked for a layout that was unique to his requirements and one that people would remember and differentiate from other 80-meter yachts.
"We focused on his wishes and turned these into a luxurious and comfortable yet functional interior. Timeless understatement is the recurrent theme on board."
