Turkish Shipyard Mengi Yay has launched its new 44 metre project Project Virtus.

The yacht hit the water for the first time at the Mengi Yay shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul on Wednesday July 31. Following her launch, Virtus will become the yard's second largest motor yacht behind the 45 metre Aquarius. Sea trials will take place just outside of the Turkish shipyard. Virtus boasts plentiful deck spaces, including a foredeck seating and sunbathing area. The superyacht sundeck is split between a spa pool and an area for sunloungers back aft, while the sheltered cockpit includes an aft-facing wrap of seating for great views out to sea. Formerly known as Hull NB96, Virtus features accommodation for up to ten guests split between a master suite and four further cabins. Meanwhile, the crew quarters allows for a staff of up to eight people.