U4 Marine Secures 24m Aluminium Catamaran and Dual 24m/22m Motor Yacht Contracts

U4 Marine, a shipyard in Turkey's Antalya Free Zone, has signed contracts for three new yacht builds. The projects include a 24-metre all-aluminium motor catamaran (U4801C), a 24-metre motor yacht (U4821), and a 22-metre motor yacht (U4721). All are due for delivery no later than the end of 2028.

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Details on the yachts are not public yet. U4 Marine stated it will share exterior and interior renderings, plus technical specs, once the design packages are complete. The yard focuses on custom motor yachts and catamarans, often using lightweight materials like aluminium and carbon for efficiency.

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In a separate update, U4 Marine reported progress on a 32-metre full-carbon cruising catamaran. The vessel is now in the outfitting stage. Work is moving forward. It will launch ahead of summer 2026. Delivery is targeted for late summer.

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U4 Marine operates in the Antalya Free Zone, which supports marine manufacturing with tax benefits. The yard has built various superyachts in recent years. These new contracts add to its order book amid steady demand for mid-sized luxury vessels.