Interview Sirena Yachts: Ali Onger on the 118 and further plans of the shipyard

The Sirena 118 - a Frers design and the start of a series of larger GRP formats - is taking shape in Yalova, Turkey. The furniture on the lower deck and the outer sliding doors have been installed, the cables and systems are being laid, and preparations are now underway around the three-decker for the paintwork and the teak deck. Work on the 42 aluminium metres is also progressing well. Time to ask CCO Ali Onger what the mood is like and what the shipyard's future plans are.

The 118 already has an owner. We assume it's a family that wants to travel the Mediterranean?

Ali Onger: Yes, it will probably remain in the Mediterranean region, mainly within Europe.

Has the interior design already been finalised? Or was the 118 sold before these decisions were made?

The yacht was not built on speculation and then sold. We build it according to the customer's wishes. The Project Sirena 118.

What do you think is the highlight of the 118?

I think the unique selling point is the loft concept that connects the master cabin on the main deck with the lower deck. A loft with stairs and an open balcony. Below the owner's suite there is an office or hobby room, whatever you want to call it. From there you have access to the balcony, which is more than a breakfast balcony, more like a swimming platform - just bigger because almost the entire side of the boat opens up. It's still private, so we won't show it until the yacht is unveiled.

Will there be another, even larger model next year or the year after?

No, but we will of course 42 metres that is still to come, made of aluminium. We build them on spec and sell them to the customer as a finished boat. Both yachts will be launched in the summer and we will exhibit them in Monaco.

Are there already interested parties for a further 118?

We have interested parties, we have enquiries. But I think these things take time. You have to look at the boat once it's finished.

Do you have plans to expand the shipyard or change the production process as the yachts are getting bigger and bigger?

No, the current Sirena Yachts facility is absolutely sufficient to build three boats of this size...

What does the year 2026 mean to you?

The highlight of the year is clearly the construction of our largest composite yacht. We will be launching the 118, our flagship. Yes, we are now actually building in both segments.

And if we talk about 2030 now?

I think we will then be one of the most flourishing and youngest shipyards. There are many brands in this segment, but we will probably be the youngest shipyard building this size in our 24th year. But let's see what the future holds. I am curious.