Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has successfully launched its first yacht of 2016. The 46.8m superyacht, named Giaola-Lu is the 23rd yacht built by Bilgin since its entry into the 30m+ superyacht market in 2003.
Minor changes were added by the owner to her interior right before the launch: the result is the expression of a contemporary style with intricate details, designed by London-based studio H2 Yacht Design.
H2 Yacht Design also designed the vessel’s exterior styling, with a strong profile and plumb bow. Three large rectangular windows forward, make for a prominent feature and bring together the square window theme of the light grey hull.
Designed and equipped to RINA Commercial Class Maltese Cross Hull and LY3 regulations, Giaola-Lu will be capable of unrestricted coastal and offshore cruising around Europe, the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Caribbean. Bilgin also worked closely with Unique for her system design.
Giaola-Lu will be delivered to her Mexican owners in late May following an extensive period of sea trials.
35th anniversary DAME Design Awards opens for entries
Silvia Chiarito
August 7, 2026
This year, DAME Design Awards at Metstrade 2026 will celebrate three and a half decades of design excellence by providing unique opportunities for exhibitors to significantly boost the visibility of their latest launches while supporting the lifesaving work of the Dutch rescue society KNRM Sea Rescue.
