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In 2015, CCN Holding took its first step towards becoming one of the leading yacht building and management companies in Türkiye with its experience in different fields. CCN Holding has started its projects without compromising its course based on the understanding of quality and trust. In parallel with the production, both the promotion of the newly established ICE Yachts in the world market and the global marketing activities of the ICE 68m project, which is under construction, continue. ICE Yachts, which stands out with its quality workmanship, superior equipment features and qualified production capacity, focuses on creating yachts with exceptional performance and design. The first model of ICE Yachts, the "ICE 68m" super yacht, is currently under construction in a modern hangar in Kocaeli Free Zone. In addition, the concept design works of the 55 mt and 75 mt super yachts, which are planned to be built by the ICE model, have also been completed. ICE Yachts aims to be one of the market leaders in the super yacht sector and considers it its duty to be an example in corporate social responsibility. ICE sees corporate social responsibility as a process of continuously developing and seeking the best possible balance between People, Planet and Profit. ICE Yachts goals; • To achieve the highest internationally recognized quality standards in yacht production, • To realize our productions at the planned time and within the projected budget, • Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction, • Environmentally friendly production, • To implement occupational health and safety at the highest level. In achieving these goals: • First of all, to ensure that our employees work in a safe, health-conscious workplace and with a team spirit, • Using the right method, appropriate equipment, quality materials and qualified workforce, • To fulfill the requirements of closely following the developing standards and technology and fulfilling their requirements through trainings to be provided to our employees at all levels, • Our inevitable principles are to make our employees aware that the care to be taken at every stage of production determines total quality.

Download PDF Catalog Download PDF Layout CCN Group, with its experience in different fields, took the first step towards becoming one of Turkey's leading yacht building and operating companies in 2015. CCN Group has started its projects based on the understanding of quality and trust and without compromising its route. In parallel with the production, both the promotion of the newly established ICE Yachts in the world market and the global marketing efforts of the ICE 68m project, which is under construction, continue. ICE Yachts, which comes forth with its quality craftsmanship, superior equipment characteristics and qualified production capacity, focuses on creating yachts with extraordinary performance and design. The construction of the "ICE 68m" super yacht, the first model of ICE Yachts, continues in its modern area located in Kocaeli Free Zone. In addition, the concept design works of 55 mt and 75 mt superyachts, which are planned to be constructed in the ICE model, have also been completed. In addition to aiming to be among the market leaders in the superyacht sector, ICE Yachts accepts it as its duty to set an example in the fields of corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility is defined as "an ongoing process that includes and seeks to continually develop and seek the best possible balance between People, Planet and Profit". ICE Yacht targets; • To achieve the highest internationally accepted quality standards in yacht production, • To realize our productions at the planned time and within the scope of the foreseen budget, • To provide the highest level of customer satisfaction, • To make environmentally friendly production, • To implement occupational health and safety at the highest level. While reaching these targets: • First of all, to ensure that our employees work in a safe and healthy workplace and with a team spirit, • Thanks to the trainings to be given to our employees at all levels, to follow the developing standards and technology closely and to fulfil their requirements, • To give our employees the awareness that, it is the care to be given at every stage of production that determines the total quality They are our irreversible principles.

Ice Yachts : how quality boats are built

Carbon fibre has played a key role in the technical evolution that yachting has undergone in recent years. This is well known by Ice Yachts, the Italian boatyard that has exploited carbon fibre as a key element in the construction of its hulls, decks and advanced structures. It is in fact a lightweight and resistant material that has led to revolutionary innovations in boat construction.

When analyzing the production techniques used for Ice Yachts’ products, the ‘ one-step ‘ lamination of the hull and deck, the in-situ lay-up and lamination of the structures, the internal lamination and closing of the structural rings during the joining of the hull and deck, and the use of home-made moulds or those commissioned from specialized companies stand out. These aspects are apparently very technical and specific, but it is important to know them in order to understand the quality that sets Ice Yachts’ units apart from the competition.

Ice Yachts’ secrets: ‘one-step’ lamination and in-situ construction

One of the main features of the ‘one-step’ lamination used by Ice Yachts is the possibility of fabricating both the hull and deck in a single vacuum step. This means that the carbon fibre layers and PVC cores are positioned and laminated simultaneously, reducing the risk of delamination and ensuring better adhesion between the two parts of the boat. This technique contributes to the overall strength of the boat . Moreover, the ‘one-step’ lamination process used by Ice Yachts greatly simplifies production and reduces construction time , enabling greater yard efficiency and shorter delivery times.

In-situ construction of structures is also an innovative technique in the production of carbon fibre hulls, decks and structures. This process, of which Ice Yachts was a forerunner, has revolutionized the way boats are built: unlike traditional off-site construction of structures, in-situ construction allows for greater precision and a perfect fit of the parts, offering surprisingly better results in terms of structural solidity, weight reduction and performance. These features are common to all Ice Yachts’ boats and enable the shipyard to guarantee the best possible quality standards.

Union by internal lamination and closing of structural rings

Another key production step at Ice Yachts is the joining of hull and deck through internal lamination. This means that layers of carbon fibre are applied to the inside of the boat, creating an extremely solid structural connection between the two parts and allowing for greater continuity of the reinforcement structures, whose lamination continues from the hull to the deck, creating a structural ring that makes the entire boat stronger.

In-house and numerically controlled moulds

A central element in composite lamination is the manufacture of moulds. Ice Yachts tends to make its moulds in-house or, if greater precision is required, through companies specializing in numerical control. This approach, combined with 3D modelling carried out by in-house professionals, allows for greater customization , as the moulds can be adapted to the specific needs of the boat.

The precision of numerical control makes it possible to create highly detailed moulds that fit perfectly to the desired shapes. This flexibility is crucial for the creation of high-end boats such as those of Ice Yachts, where design and performance are the priority.

These techniques certainly help Ice Yachts in achieving its mission, which is to position itself as a world leader in the segment of custom and semi-custom yachts between 60 and 80 feet. To achieve this goal, Ice Yachts is currently working on the production of 9 boats: ICE 53 ST (hull no.1), ICE 66 RS (hulls no. 1 and 2), ICE 62 (hull no.7), ICE 54 (hulls no. 18 and 19), ICE 70 (hulls no. 5 and 6) and ICE 80 (hull no. 1). We are sure that, at this pace and with these innovative techniques, many more will follow. 

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New interior design in progress by SINOT.  These renders are for illustration purpose

ICE 68 is built to the highest standards, by Ice Yacht in Turkey.  Penned inside by SINOT YACHT DESIGN  and out by the innovative HOT LAB Studio, ICE 68 offers striking design and style and unparalleled comfort at sea.

The amenities offered by ICE 68 go well beyond those normally available on a yacht of this size. At 1,780 GT, ICE 68 delivers exceptional exterior deck space comprising a 5.60-metre-long swimming pool, beach club, a sizeable garage housing a 8.60-metre tender, as well as a touch-and-go helipad for maximum privacy and ease of access when coming on board.

The seamless connection between the outdoor and indoor areas is fully optimized for open-air living with natural light flooding a sophisticated and minimalistic interior layout.

This superyacht offers accommodation for up to 12 guests across 7 staterooms, with the Master Suite located on the private upper deck. Four VIPs and two guest staterooms are on main deck.

The circulation around the yacht is further facilitated by an elevator connecting four of the six decks.

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 C engines, ICE 68 gives a range of 5,000 nm range at 10 knots, and top speeds of up to 14+ knots.

Due for delivery May 2025, ICE 68 offers potential buyers the chance to enjoy an outstanding yacht well before the current market waiting list of 3 to 5 years. For more information, click here .  Watch ICE 68 walkthrough: 

Special features

• Striking modern explorer exterior line by HOT LAB
• Generous and luxurious interior design by SINOT Yacht Design
• Touch and go helipad
• Elevator connecting 3 of 6 decks (Main deck to Bridge deck)
• Tender bay for tenders over 8.60m/26’00”
• 5 meters length swimming pool on main deck
• Master Suite located on the upper deck dedicated exclusively for Owner’s use
• 4 large VIP guest staterooms on main deck
• Massive interior and exterior area
• High interior net ceiling between 2.30m and 2.55m
• ABS Maltese cross + A1, E, CYS, AMS , ACCU,  LY3 MCA compliant
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the Company ICE Yachts — , a young Italian brand in sailing and shipbuilding. The shipyard was established on the basis of CN Yacht 2000 and took over the whole experience and were able to get qualified staff with years of experience. ICE Yachts creates boats with the latest developments and modern materials used not only in shipbuilding. The company uses technology from the automotive industry, architecture and other industries.

Production of ICE Yachts is located East of Milan in the small town of Salvirola . To create buildings used epoxy resin and carbon fiber using vacuum technology, which provides ease of material and increased strength.

the design of the interior features a long-standing partner of the shipyard Feci Yacht Design . On the customer's requested a neo-classical interior, the balancing between the teak with horizontal lines and contemporary design or the Scandinavian tone combined with Italian style.

the Company took segment >luxury cruising yachts >cruising boats with Mediterranean cockpit >super-yachts and launches boats with a length from 10 to 31 meters. Recently began production of >sailing catamarans. In creating the design of mnogoyarusnyi participated Enrico Contreas (Enrico Contreas), known for his work on catamarans Mattia .

Model ICE CAT 61 was nominated in the category of boats from 50 feet in the international exhibition Multihull Boat Show 2018 and named the largest and most modern ever built in Italy.

the Shipyard ICE Yachts focuses on quality and the introduction of know-how in shipbuilding sailing ships, each model is developed under the individual order and meets the high demands of customers.

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90.1m  /  295'7 | lurssen | 2005.

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• Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Motor Yacht ERS, ✠ MC AUT classification

The multi-award winning 90.1m/295'7" expedition yacht 'Ice' (ex. Air) was built by Lurssen in Germany at their Bremen shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in May 2005. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Tim Heywood Design.

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Ice has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 27 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include beauty salon, elevator, gym and air conditioning.

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Ice is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin electric ABB (CO propulsors type 5) 3,353hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 16 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 400,000 litre fuel tanks at 16 knots. Ice features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 105,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Motor Yacht ERS, ✠ MC AUT classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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A technician installs solar panels on the roof of the building which houses the University of Colorado Center for Innovation and Creativity in Boulder.  (Credit: Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)  

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The solar energy world is ready for a revolution. Scientists are racing to develop a new type of solar cell using materials that can convert electricity more efficiently than today’s panels. 

In a new paper published February 26 in the journal Nature Energy, a CU Boulder researcher and his international collaborators unveiled an innovative method to manufacture the new solar cells, known as perovskite cells, an achievement critical for the commercialization of what many consider the next generation of solar technology.

Today, nearly all solar panels are made from silicon, which boast an efficiency of 22%. This means silicon panels can only convert about one-fifth of the sun’s energy into electricity, because the material absorbs only a limited proportion of sunlight’s wavelengths. Producing silicon is also expensive and energy intensive.

Enter perovskite. The synthetic semiconducting material has the potential to convert substantially more solar power than silicon at a lower production cost.

Michael McGehee

“Perovskites might be a game changer,” said Michael McGehee , a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and fellow with CU Boulder’s Renewable & Sustainable Energy Institute. 

Scientists have been testing perovskite solar cells by stacking them on top of traditional silicon cells to make tandem cells. Layering the two materials, each absorbing a different part of the sun’s spectrum, can potentially increase the panels’ efficiency by over 50%.

“We're still seeing rapid electrification, with more cars running off electricity. We’re hoping to retire more coal plants and eventually get rid of natural gas plants,” said McGehee.  “If you believe that we're going to have a fully renewable future, then you're planning for the wind and solar markets to expand by at least five to ten- fold from where it is today.” 

To get there, he said, the industry must improve the efficiency of solar cells.

But a major challenge in making them from perovskite at a commercial scale is the process of coating the semiconductor onto the glass plates which are the building blocks of panels. Currently, the coating process has to take place in a small box filled with non-reactive gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent the perovskites from reacting with oxygen, which decreases their performance.  

“This is fine at the research stage. But when you start coating large pieces of glass, it gets harder and harder to do this in a nitrogen filled box,” McGehee said. 

McGehee and his collaborators set off to find a way to prevent that damaging reaction with the air. They found that adding dimethylammonium formate, or DMAFo, to the perovskite solution before coating could prevent the materials from oxidizing. This discovery enables coating to take place outside the small box, in ambient air. Experiments showed that perovskite cells made with the DMAFo additive can achieve an efficiency of nearly 25% on their own, comparable to the current efficiency record for perovskite cells of 26%. 

The additive also improved the cells’ stability. 

Commercial silicon panels can typically maintain at least 80% of their performance after 25 years, losing about 1% of efficiency per year. Perovskite cells, however, are more reactive and degrade faster in the air. The new study showed that the perovskite cell made with DMAFo retained 90% of its efficiency after the researchers exposed them to LED light that mimicked sunlight for 700 hours. In contrast, cells made in the air without DMAFo degraded quickly after only 300 hours. 

While this is a very encouraging result, there are 8,000 hours in one year, he noted. So longer tests are needed to determine how these cells hold up overtime. 

“It’s too early to say that they are as stable as silicon panels, but we're on a good trajectory toward that,” McGehee said. 

The study brings perovskite solar cells one step closer to commercialization. At the same time, McGehee’s team is actively developing tandem cells with a real-world efficiency of over 30% that have the same operational lifetime as silicon panels. 

McGehee leads a U.S. academic–industry partnership called Tandems for Efficient and Advanced Modules using Ultrastable Perovskites (TEAMUP). Together with researchers from three other universities, two companies and a national laboratory, the consortium received $9 million funding from the U.S. Department of Energy last year to develop stable tandem perovskites that can feasibly be used in the real world and are commercially viable. The goal is to create tandem more efficient than conventional silicon panels and equally stable over a 25-year period. 

With higher efficiency and potentially lower price tags, these tandem cells could have broader applications than existing silicon panels, including potential installation on the roofs of electric vehicles. They could add 15 to 25 miles of range per day to a car left out in the sun, enough to cover many people’s daily commutes. Drones and sailboats could also be powered by such panels.  

After a decade of research in perovskites, engineers have built perovskite cells that are as efficient as silicon cells, which were invented 70 years ago, McGehee said. “We are taking perovskites to the finish line.  If tandems work out well, they certainly have the potential to dominate the market and become the next generation of solar cells,” he said. 

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