Turkish shipyard RMK Yachts has unveiled its latest collaboration with Milan-based design studio, Hot Lab, part of the Viken Group.
The 50-metre ocean-going explorer yacht concept Petra is due to be launched at the Turkish Airlines Open gala in Antalya at the end of April 2026.
Petra is available in three versions: Aura, Core and Infinite based on the same platform, with different layout solutions and exterior finishes.
The Aura version includes an extra guest room on the main deck, more social spaces, and an entertainment room on the lower deck.
The Core version is designed for intimacy, comfort, and family life, with private areas complemented by a main deck pantry and brand’s signature owner’s balcony.
While Infinite is designed for owners looking for maximum flexibility, with ice class notation, helideck, optional hybrid propulsion, tender and crane capacity, water sports storage and a main deck pantry.
Our goal with Petra was to design a yacht that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Cem Tasdemir
“Our goal with Petra was to design a yacht that feels both timeless and deeply personal: a vessel where architecture, light and space naturally shape the way people experience life at sea,” explained Cem Tasdemir, design manager of RMK Yachts.
Cuneyt Okcu, director of RMK Yachts, added: “From the very beginning, Petra was never intended to serve a single definition of ownership.
“With three distinct versions – each offering her own spirit and onboard experience – the Petra series was conceived as a platform that embraces different lifestyles at sea.”
Inspiration for the design of Petra came from a drawing of an anvil with Enrico Lumini, partner and design director at Hot Lab, stating that the yacht’s main lines derived from this image.
4,000 nautical mile range
“It was the perfect starting point for an explorer yacht meant to convey capability, permanence and confidence,” he explained.
The yacht is built with a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and teak decks, with a palette built around natural woods, refined stones, technical surfaces, leathers and textured fabrics.
She has a range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles, with a maximum speed of 16 knots.
Previous Hot Lab-RMK collaborations have included the refit of the 45-metre Keyla and the RMK 5000 Explorer concept.
Denison Yachting and SuperYachtsMonaco will represent the project for sale under a joint central agency.
