The Zone of Yachting.
THE ZOY was founded on a simple belief: yacht ownership should be defined by enjoyment, not administration. We provide independent advice, technical knowledge, and global relationships — with the discretion you expect.
One relationship across acquisition, operation, maintenance, refit and exit.
Personally led. Globally connected. Independent by design.
SEMIH COLUMLU
FOUNDER & ADVISER
Semih Columlu
Semih Columlu brings together practical yacht operations, commercial experience and an owner-side understanding of the decisions behind acquisition, ownership, refit and sale.
With experience spanning yacht operations, brokerage, international business development and the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern markets, he founded THE ZOY to provide clients with a more considered and independent approach to yachting.
His perspective is shaped by time on board as well as experience at the negotiating table. This allows THE ZOY to look beyond presentation and consider the technical, operational and commercial reality of every decision.
THE ZOY works through a trusted international network of captains, surveyors, maritime lawyers, yards, designers, insurers and specialist advisers. Each relationship is selected around the needs of the client and the yacht.
Based between established yachting markets and working globally, with strong operational relationships across the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Every enquiry is reviewed personally by Semih Columlu and handled with complete discretion.