GX Superyachts – a provider of sustainable superyachts – is expanding its market presence, announcing a strategic partnership with brokerage house Northrop & Johnson to market its yachts in the Americas.
Construction work on the first hull is already well advanced at SES Yachts in Istanbul, Turkey. The 42m (138ft) model is built in aluminum and designed for ultra-efficient hybrid propulsion. With a refined hull shape and a large solar array, the yacht will have a carbon footprint that is 60 percent smaller than a conventional model of the same size. GX Superyachts builds on the expertise of its sister company, Greenline Yachts, a leader in the hybrid yacht market for vessels up to 58ft.
“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 the sole agent in North and South America for the GX42, whose first unit has already been sold to a European owner. Additionally, the respected brokerage house will represent two further GX Superyachts models in the 24m to 56m (78-165ft) range.
GX Superyachts plans to deliver the first GX42 next year
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.”
According to the company, there was an immediate alignment of values between the GX Superyachts team and Northrop & Johnson’s brokers. “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 vast 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 on the first GX42 in Turkey is progressing on schedule. The hull was turned just before Christmas, with the superstructure fitted soon afterward. Machinery, piping, and wiring trays are next, with delivery still slated for early summer 2026—just in time for the cruising season.
