NB90: Second 53M Bilgin Superyacht Sold Ahead of 2028 Delivery

By Sophia Spanton

The Istanbul boutique shipyard has announced the sale of the second hull in its 53m platform, NB90, with delivery scheduled for March 2028. The yacht has been sold with Hannah Wolstenholme of Edmiston representing the buyer and Berkay Yilmaz of Bilgin Yachts representing the seller.

The 52.7m yacht is currently under construction and has been acquired by an American client for charter use. Designed to remain below the 500 GT threshold at 499 GT, NB90 combines generous interior volume, long-range capability and expansive outdoor spaces within a highly efficient platform.

Her exterior design and naval architecture are by Unique Yacht Design, while the interiors have been created by Hot Lab. Built on Bilgin’s proven 53M platform, the yacht has been conceived for contemporary onboard living, with a layout shaped around both lifestyle and operational efficiency.

The sale marks a notable milestone for Bilgin Yachts, representing its first new-build sales agreement with Edmiston. According to the shipyard, the transaction underlines continued international confidence in its semi-custom expertise and reinforces the appeal of the 53M platform for active charter use.

'This is our first new-build sales agreement with Edmiston, and we are especially pleased to have completed it together with Hannah Wolstenholme, who worked on the project,' said Berkay Yılmaz, Commercial Director of Bilgin Yachts. 'NB90 is being acquired as a charter yacht, which makes this sale particularly exciting for us.' He added that Edmiston’s charter experience and the yacht’s expected visibility across major cruising grounds make the project especially significant for the yard.

With NB90 now sold and construction progressing towards her March 2028 delivery, Bilgin Yachts continues to strengthen the appeal of its 53M platform for owners seeking a balance of volume, range and versatility. 

"With NB90, our goal is to bring the outdoor living qualities usually associated with larger yachts into a sub-500 GT platform, while preserving a sleek, modern and timeless profile."

Emrecan Özgün, Founder, Unique Yacht Design

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"With NB90, our goal is to bring the outdoor living qualities usually associated with larger yachts into a sub-500 GT platform, while preserving a sleek, modern and timeless profile."

Emrecan Özgün, Founder, Unique Yacht Design
By Sophia Spanton
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