Heritage

ARES leans upon the rhetoric of "Fabrilia Movent Orbem" and firmly holds the belief that "handcraft moves the world". Hence ARES strives to keep alive here the souls of ancestors who for centuries built legendary boats along the shores of Türkiye eastern Black Sea.

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ARES Yachts traces its roots to the Black Sea town of Trabzon, a place renowned for its centuries-old tradition of boat building and sailing. It has long been a hub of maritime craftsmanship, where skills and expertise have been passed down through generations. This rich legacy of artisanal boatbuilding and a deep connection to the sea, combined with a burning passion to innovate, gave birth to ARES Shipyard, a hallmark of Turkish shipbuilding.

When established in 2006, the Shipyard initially focused on crafting luxury yachts. However, in 2008, recognizing shifting market dynamics, the shipyard pivoted to naval, patrol, and commercial craft. This decisive shift marked the start of ARES’s rise as a leading name in the industry.

Since this transition, ARES Shipyard has achieved remarkable success, earning recognition for its innovative and award-winning vessels. The shipyard’s accomplishments include being named Türkiye’s fastest-growing company across all industries for five consecutive years and the development and construction of Türkiye’s first unmanned surface vessel.

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While ARES Shipyard excelled in the naval and commercial sectors, the vision of becoming a globally recognized superyacht builder remained a driving force. This ambition culminated in 2023 with the launch of ARES Yachts, the shipyard’s dedicated superyacht division.

Today, ARES Yachts is set to become a prominent name in the Turkish superyacht industry. The brand’s series lines, along with its semi-custom and full custom capabilities, solidify its reputation in the global superyacht arena. Building on its heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, ARES Yachts continues to craft eternal moments.

“We have already been recognised as being both Türkiye fastest-growing company and its largest exporter of military and commercial vehicles. This makes it the perfect time for us to expand our offering and show the superyacht industry what we are capable of!''

Kerim KALAFATOĞLU
Chairman