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MYS 2022: RMK Marine Talks Impressive History of Ship-building in Turkey
Özgür Numan, Yacht Department Director at RMK Marine, spoke with Superyachts.com about the history of yachting within Turkey, and why the shipyard remains the most renowned in the country.
The shipyard is located in Istanbul, the epicentre of boat and ship-building for centuries; surrounded with resourceful facilities and industrial estates.
Being a Company within Koc Holding, the largest private conglomerate in Turkey, RMK Marine is proud of its masterpieces sailing all around the world.
"This shipyard is able to build a variety of ships at the same time. Commercial ships, naval vessels, superyachts, classic boats, including restorations. It is a big shipyard indeed. The largest superyacht shipyard in Turkey", says Numan.
"Turkey has had boat-building heritage for centuries. We have the oldest active shipyard in the world, dating back to the 15th century. Turkey is a country where due to the sea, climate, people, fishermen and boat builders, the territories and experiences here are endless."
Numan also revealed an exciting step forward for RMK Marine, a new build that has been announced as its 65m flagship, a 1300 GT superyacht currently under construction at the yard.
"Turkey has had boat-building heritage for centuries. We have the oldest active shipyard in the world, dating back to the 15th century. Turkey is a country where due to the sea, climate, people, fishermen and boat builders, the territories and experiences here are endless."
"Turkey has had boat-building heritage for centuries. We have the oldest active shipyard in the world, dating back to the 15th century. Turkey is a country where due to the sea, climate, people, fishermen and boat builders, the territories and experiences here are endless."
Özgür Numan, Yacht Department Director, RMK Marine