Turkish shipyard Neta Marine has launched a 41.5-metre superyacht named Princess Melda. Delivery is scheduled before the end of 2024, after which she will be available for charter along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast.
Construction began in 2007 under the project name Alia, before being put on hold. Work then resumed in 2021 in Bodrum, Turkey. Exterior design is owed to Guido De Groot, with naval architecture by Martin de Jager.
Accommodation is across six cabins, including two "master cabins", two VIP double cabins and two twin cabins. Measuring 84 square metres, the master cabin on the upper deck features a balcony with a seating area, space for sunbathing and a Jacuzzi. There are further quarters for nine crew. While imagery is undisclosed, interiors have been outfitted in light shades of oak wood for a "refreshing" feel.
A highlight is the flybridge, which has been arranged with a sunbathing area, another Jacuzzi and a bar – though guests can also congregate on the three-metre swim platform and the hydraulic platform on the starboard side, which can be lowered and used as a balcony.
Powered by twin MTU engines, Princess Melda can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. Other key numbers include a 8.4-metre beam and a draft of 2.4 metres.