Turkish lifestyleRMK Yachts unveils Livia superyacht series

Uske Berndt

 · 30.10.2025

The helicopter lands on the large foredeck of the Livia 72.
Photo: RMK Yachts
The Turkish shipyard RMK Yachts is presenting the LIVIA, in a double pack. The flagship Livia 72 and the Livia 50 could be delivered after 24 to 36 months.

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The shipyard, based in Tuzla, Istanbul, builds commercial vessels and superyachts up to 130 metres and has developed the Livia series together with Red Yacht Design. It initially comprises the flagship Livia 72 with 1,700 GT and twelve suites as well as the Livia 50 with less than 500 GT.

Both models pick up on the core values of lifestyle and sustainability, which were already introduced in 2024 with the 68-metre concept. On board is a hybrid drive system that also works with renewable energies.

Luxury and lifestyle on board the LIVIA 72

At around 1,700 GT, the Livia 72 offers plenty of space with newly designed layouts. One highlight is the spa and wellness area. There is a garage for tenders and water toys in the bow, where the helicopter also lands.

The accommodation options were expanded to twelve guest cabins. "We made this decision to accommodate large families and groups of friends. Without compromising the feeling of spaciousness and intimacy," explains Cuneyt Okcu, Director of RMK Yachts.

Livia 50 - compact elegance

The Livia 50, designed with less than 500 GT, distils the same DNA into less length. The eye-catcher here is an asymmetrically designed beach club with a pool positioned at the side. Cuneyt Okcu: "While the 72-metre model is a special platform for private use or charter operations, the 50-metre model embodies the same spirit in a more compact size."

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Both models continue the flowing exterior lines of the LIVIA series. The interiors feature sustainable materials, light colours and organic textures that create a calm, timeless aesthetic.

RMK focusses on sustainability

RMK Yachts and Red Yacht Design are focussing on modern technologies, including hybrid drives, the integration of renewable energies and energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems. The aim is to reduce consumption and emissions without compromising on luxury.

"Livia has grown from a single concept to a complete series," says Fatih Sürekli, Managing Director of Red Yacht Design. "Extending the flagship to 72 metres and adding a 50-metre model allowed us to rethink space, lifestyle and sustainability."

Only two or three years construction time

RMK Yachts is currently finalising the possible construction slots, with the shipyard estimating delivery times of 24 months for the Livia 50 and 36 months for the Livia 72.

Technical data RMK Livia 72 and 50

Livia 72

  • Length: 72 m
  • Hull length: 69.50 m
  • Width: 12.30 m
  • Draught: 4 m
  • GT: 1750
  • Engine: 2 x 1600 KW
  • Top speed: 15 kn
  • Voyage: 12 kn
  • Tank: 150,000 litres
  • Fresh water: 30,500 litres

Livia 50

  • Length: 50 m
  • Hull length: 49.50 m
  • Width: 9.30 m
  • GT: 499
  • Engine: 2 x 1600 KW
  • Top speed: 16 kn
  • Voyage: 12 kn
  • Tank: 60,000 litres
  • Fresh water: 12,500 litres

Uske Berndt

Uske Berndt

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Uske was born just outside Volkswagen in 1970 and tested various small boats with sails through her boyfriend (now husband 😊) on a quarry pond. Her studies in Kiel took her to the Baltic Sea with boats of all kinds and eventually to a regatta from Hong Kong to Mauritius via the Academic Sailing Club. Her teacher training ended at the Burda School of Journalism in Munich instead of in the classroom and finally at Boote Exclusiv. After a long break and various stories about house building, she returned to Delius Klasing and has been filling the magazine with long stories about large ships ever since. A family-owned H-boat was quickly sold again as the mother realized that sailing with two small children was neither relaxing nor fun.

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