GX SUPERYACHTS, the new brand, was launched in September at the Monaco Yacht Show, and its first 42-meter model is already under construction, with delivery scheduled for 2026.
The shipyard has just signed a major agreement with Northrop & Johnson, which will handle the sales of its yachts in the Americas. Partnering with such a highly respected brokerage firm highlights the ambition and scale of a project that was only publicly unveiled in September at the Monaco Yacht Show.
GX Superyachts stands for high levels of luxury combined with respect for the planet. Construction of the first hull is already well underway at SES Yachts in Istanbul, Turkey. The 42-meter (138-foot) yacht is built in aluminum and designed for ultra-efficient hybrid propulsion, thanks to a refined hull shape and a large solar power system. GX Superyachts benefits from the expertise of its sister company, Greenline Yachts, a leader in the hybrid yacht market up to 58 feet.
“Since we launched GX Superyachts in Monaco last year, we have received lots of attention and potential sales leads – said founder and owner, Vladimir Zinchenko – We were hoping to make a big splash, but the response has been overwhelming. That is why we have taken the important step of joining with a big brokerage house that shares our values and has a particular focus on the American market”.
Northrop & Johnson will be sole agents in North and South America for the GX42. Not only that, but the respected brokerage house will also represent two further models from GX Superyachts in the 24m to 56m (78-165ft ) range. Northrop & Johnson President and CCO, Cromwell Littlejohn, said: “As we mark our 75th year in business, it is tempting to look back on our past achievements. But we firmly believe that the biggest challenges lie ahead of us, with an urgent need to foster environmental and social sustainability. That is why we are so pleased to be representing GX Superyachts, whose stance on responsible yachting backed with green technology is a beacon for the industry”.
“We were met with huge enthusiasm at the Fort Lauderdale show in November by Ali Tanir, a new build specialist and listing broker with Northrop & Johnson – said Luca Raumland, Chief Commercial Officer at GX Superyachts – His Turkish background gives him an excellent understanding of the construction process at SES, and he has huge experience in new builds. It gave us confidence we were in the right hands: here was someone who could not only sell but also promote and elevate our new brand in the local market.”
Work is progressing right on schedule for the first GX42 in Turkey. The hull was turned just before Christmas and the superstructure fitted soon afterwards. Machinery, piping and wiring trays go in next, with delivery still slated for early summer 2026.
