Galkynyş yacht
 | |
| Career (Turkmenistan) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Galkynysh |
| Namesake: | Galkynysh is the Turkmen equivalent of "Renaissance". |
| Builder: | Benetti |
| Laid down: | September 19, 2008 |
| Status: | in active service, as of 2015 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Presidential yacht |
Galkynysh is a presidential yacht and was acquired by the Turkmenistan government in 2008. The first such boat in the Caspian Sea.[1]
History
The construction of the ship was carried out in the shipyards in Italy. Designed by Stefano Natuchchi. In 2008, it was first used in the field meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. Yacht runs along the coast of the Caspian Sea.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Turkmenistan: President Shelves Caspian Monaco, Falls Out of Love with Yacht". EurasiaNet.org. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "US embassy cables: President of Turkmenistan wanted 'Abramovich-style' yacht". the Guardian. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Avaza resort received first pleasure yacht". Turkmenistan.ru. Retrieved 5 January 2015.