Turkish boat builder RMK Marine has unveiled two 55-metre superyacht concepts at the Monaco Yacht Show, designed in collaboration with renowned architect Espen Øino International, with Giorgio Cassetta responsible for interior styling.
The Arcane Project includes Arcane Era and Arcane Nova, both designed to go beyond conventional luxury and comfort and offer potential owners experiences "which have not yet been imagined".
Arcane Nova features an alternative, more radical layout with the wheelhouse positioned forward to create an "exceptionally large" sundeck. Arcane Era boasts a more traditional arrangement, with the bridge positioned on the sundeck. However, it was designed around a distinctive character, evident in the clamshell form of the owner's deck, which bridges traditional and futuristic aesthetics.
A standout aft deck Piazza® also appears on both yachts, offering an alternative to the conventional beach club and stern experience. This feature creates a 20-metre-long, 180-square-metre outdoor continuum. Other standout elements on board both yachts include the Piazzetta®, a unique forward-facing lounge and alfresco living space at the bow. The panoramic Love Nest® terrace and 35-metre RMK Jumbo Deck® add to each concept's unique profile.
Espen Øino explained: "The idea was to create living spaces that are genuinely comfortable and usable, whether the yacht is at anchor in a bay or alongside in port, while also providing areas that are protected from direct sunlight and the elements. On the upper deck, for example, the exterior area forward of the owner's cabin connects directly with an interior lounge, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living space that becomes particularly enjoyable when the yacht is in port.”
Cüneyt Okcu, director of RMK Yachts, added: “Arcane Era closes the chapter. Arcane Nova opens the future. Representing the ultimate expression of a design direction that has defined the industry for years, Arcane Era stands as the final and most refined evolution of that era. Arcane Nova, in particular, marks the beginning of a new design era for us, representing a truly groundbreaking yacht that we are delighted to have developed alongside Espen Øino, one of yachting’s most respected designers. The innovations introduced by Arcane Nova will set expectations for the industry, shaping what owners want from tomorrow’s yachts.”
Arcane Era is based on an ICE-powered configuration, while Arcane Nova is designed around a hybrid architecture. Both vessels will be powered by the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform - an advanced, integrated helm-to-propeller marine propulsion system.
According to BOATPro data, RMK has three yachts on its order book: the 50-metre Aries, the 58.1-metre RMK XXL 58M and the 65-metre RMK ER65.
The shipyard has had a prosperous year. In August, Turkish industrial conglomerate Koç Holding raised its stake in the shipyard by 4.67 per cent after announcing a capital increase at a general meeting on 31 July.
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