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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has unveiled the first images of the 80-metre Simply Custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Project Y729</a> superyacht as she prepares for outfitting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380704/image/large-658bb5c6dfed4f4dc9137ed3c12b23f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380704">This is the first time that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Project Y729</a> has been seen since construction began in 2023. The yacht has now been transported from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s construction facilities in Zwijndrecht to Alblasserdam for the next stage in her build.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Project Y729</a> is the first yacht in the Simply Custom series which allows owners to streamline the design process of building a custom yacht, thanks to each project using the same technical platform, while maintaining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s pedigree.&nbsp;“With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Y729</a>, we were able to utilise the readily available Simply Custom technical backbone to kickstart the project,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Project Director, Erwin de Looff. “This, combined with the owners’ deep understanding of what it takes to keep a complex project moving and to truly inspire and motivate a team, has seen the project progress at a very fast pace.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380702/image/large-5fb0525dc8cfef50d298b14b7742b790.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380702"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Project Y729</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a> are responsible for her interior design and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrow Monaco (Company)">Arrow Monaco</a> are handling her technical representation.&nbsp;“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Y729</a> embodies the true strength of the Simply Custom platform, the ability to accelerate a complex build while maintaining the highest levels of innovation, engineering excellence and bespoke detail,” added Noel Walsh, Managing Partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrow Monaco (Company)">Arrow Monaco</a>.“Reaching the outfitting phase is a major milestone and &nbsp;we look forward to continuing this exceptional collaboration all the way through to delivery in 2027.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380705/image/large-c5aeabf72b3fdb16daac60b83988111a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380705">The Simply Custom yacht also marks the first yacht for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Project Y729</a>’s new owners, who have previously chartered yachts. This yacht aims to be a place where their family can spend quality time together and they remain involved in every aspect of her construction.The Simply Custom collection now spans a total of 27 yacht design concepts, each of which is built on the same technical platform. The yachts feature a highly optimised and efficient hull design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>, with a gross tonnage of approximately 2,500-2,700 GT<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380703/image/large-9fefc35634efd7d5f62a9c58ff9ae9e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380703">“There’s great chemistry between ourselves, the designers, our representatives and the shipyard, so whenever we come together it naturally turns into a celebration,” added her owners.“Everybody involved is giving their all to the project and the whole team feels like an extended part of our family. Building this yacht together has been an incredibly joyful experience.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco Y72979.95m (262'4&quot;)Oceanco2027">Project Y729</a> will now enter the final stages of fabrication ahead of launch, sea trials and delivery in 2027.

Oceanco Y729: First 80m Simply Custom yacht outfitting

Oceanco has unveiled the first images of the 80-metre Simply Custom Project Y729 superyacht as she prepares for outfitting. 

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First 80m Oceanco Simply Custom yacht Project Y729 moves to outfitting

After starting life as Nautipesca Can Miguel, Mallorca’s first yacht chandlery in 1971, the family-run <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautipaints Group (Company)">Nautipaints Group</a> now spans superyacht painting and refinishing, hull and tank maintenance, marine supplies and, as of this year, scaffolding and containment.Following a recent spate of heavyweight refit projects – including the 107-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> and the 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> – CEO Toni Salom talks us through the company’s planned move towards new builds, how COVID-19 pushed it to embrace e-commerce, and how the tide has turned on electrostatic spray guns.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380414/image/large-911dac448433c9012e7f3db83f59a51a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380414"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautipaints Group (Company)">Nautipaints Group</a>&nbsp;is a family affair. How important is that to you?&nbsp;I saw the growth of the yachting industry in Mallorca from a few small fishing boats in the early 1990s to the huge yachts we have today. In recent years, my children, Maena (General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautichandler (Company)">Nautichandler</a>) and Joan (Deputy General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautipaints Group (Company)">Nautipaints</a>) are already starting to be group’s driving force. I’m still the CEO, but the company now has a third generation in the business, and I feel extremely proud of that.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380418/image/large-bf99ecbee31532cf69e84c0e21c98448.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380418"> How are you looking to grow the business going forward?&nbsp;To increase our business, we need to target the new build sector and the idea is to have an established position in the market within the next three years by consolidating our presence on mainland Spain, in the South of France, and northern Europe.&nbsp;Over the last 20 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautipaints Group (Company)">Nautipaints</a> has completed more than 250 full refit paint projects in 13 different locations, which reflects the scale and reliability of our operations. As part of a three-year strategic plan, we aim to continue expanding all four divisions of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautipaints Group (Company)">Nautipaints Group</a> beyond Mallorca, while also developing our presence in the new build sector. This year, for example, we began collaborating on the construction of a 25-metre catamaran in Spain, a project that represents the direction in which we’re heading.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380415/image/large-d70ca96b4e5c5df903de32712dc3a5b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380415">What is the biggest obstacle you’ve faced while growing the company?&nbsp;COVID-19, without a doubt. We were lucky because my team managed to support each other and adapt during some very difficult moments, and come out stronger on the other side. It also gave me an inspirational idea. I was sitting at home and noticed that Amazon drivers were some of the only people working, and this inspired me to develop the e-commerce side of our supply business, which today is a key part of the group: a platform with worldwide shipping, from which we have already delivered to over 70 countries.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380416/image/large-a1e1e5cfe029a7f6879addf91b1f431a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380416">What have been the major technological developments you’ve seen in your sector over the past 50 years? In general, we’re still working with the same products we’ve always worked with, although the quality of these have certainly improved over time. For example, primers have been developed that contain more solids to fend off corrosion. The choices available have also expanded – you can now choose from a huge array of different paint colours, for example, and we also have our own machines in-house to mix the paint ourselves.&nbsp;Another major change has been our adoption of electrostatic spray guns, which we started using around five years ago. These are a great tool because they help us to really reduce our wastage. &nbsp;A few years ago, we were hesitant about training our guys in how to use them because clients were demanding that we use conventional airspray guns instead. Now it’s the total opposite. Beyond these specific examples, our focus is on the continuous incorporation of new developments and innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, and quality across all our projects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371067/image/large-40d8bcc9d32f0e0a1aba45f43d96019e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371067">Finally, what have been the most memorable or complex yacht projects you’ve worked on to date?&nbsp;The most complex was probably the tank treatments we recently did for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>. We carried them out with the boat in the water, which nobody had ever attempted before. We had to strictly control the humidity and all of the environmental conditions, and passed all of the pipes through the boat itself, which was unusual. We also had to factor in the very real risk of explosion, which meant there was a lot of pressure around the project. Overall, though, it was a very successful project.&nbsp;Again, with the work we did on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>, we were working in very complicated conditions. We completed the work in Italy in winter between November and April, so it was very rainy and windy at the time. Both were brilliant projects for us and helped show the industry what we’re capable of.This article was first published in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-9-download" target="_blank">issue 9 of How To Build It</a>. You can read all the articles from this edition <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-9-download" target="_blank">here</a>, and stay up-to-date with all previous editions <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" target="_blank">here</a>.

Nautipaints Group CEO Toni Salom interview

Georgia Tindale sits in a conversation with Nautipaints CEO Toni Salom.

Nautipaints Group's CEO Toni Salom on family legacy and business growth beyond refit

It has been some time since we last reviewed the world’s largest sailing yachts, and several major additions have entered the global fleet. The rankings have shifted. Below is an updated look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world as of 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83727/image/large-587df7ccb10895458c018f3026dbc640.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83727">1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;| 142.8-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;| 2017No super sailing yacht list would be complete without the mention of the ever-controversial and highly innovative 142.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>. Officially classified as a sail-assisted motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;blends elements of both sailing and motor yacht designs, but due to those imposing 100-metre-high carbon fibres masts, cuts our ‘largest sailing yachts in the world’ list. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> is not only the longest yacht on the list, but at 12,558 GT, is also five times larger in volume than the second yacht in this definitive list.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269553/image/large-eb37f3c55185ce5febf2cfca1af91e27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269553">2. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>&nbsp;| 127-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 2023<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> is the second-largest sailing yacht in the world and the largest sailing yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/oceanco" target="_blank">Oceanco</a>. She was sold in 2018 to tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, and the secretive project was first unveiled in October 2021, when she was rolled out of the shed at Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, which her also responsible for her naval architecture alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>. Her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6781" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi (Company)">Mlinaric, Henry &amp; Zervudachi</a>, with her name <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> deriving from the Māori fern-leaf motif, which is a symbol of creation and new beginnings to the native people of New Zealand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73477/image/large-7e564bc35b79d7112b6437e9b8a4231b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73477">3. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>&nbsp;| 106.7-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 2018Designed and built to cross oceans under sail power alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl&nbsp;</a>was widely considered the official ‘largest sailing yacht in the world’ at 106-metres in length, before the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>. Delivered to her owner in 2018 and built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, with her sophisticated energy-generation solar system and high-tech DynaRig setup by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, is one of the most advanced yachts of her kind and was developed by her boundary-pushing owner, together with a world-class design team. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182942/image/large-e25d7f01ac0db70e895ae5ecaa65d5dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182942">4. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a>&nbsp;| 92.92-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 2006&nbsp;At 93-metres, the 1,500 GRT three-masted schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a> is the world’s fourth largest sailing yacht. She was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> in 2006 and has been operated since as one of the most private vessels in the world. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Langan Design Partners (Company)">Langan Design Partners</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/257" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francois Catroux (Company)">Francois Catroux</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44738/image/large-876d399f7c76310ef71a52efaabf91ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44738">5. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;90-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 2004The 90-metre super sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> was built by the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman Shipyard</a> in 2004. The superyacht’s exterior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rebecca Bradley Interior Design (Company)">Rebecca Bradley Interior Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> is one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the 1930s, and with speeds reaching up to 19 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> can outrun most other sailing superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60684/image/large-74c846e78d53433456a075acb75447fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60684">6. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;88-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>&nbsp;| 2006One of the most iconic yachts of all time and certainly one of the most photographed in recent years, the revolutionary 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is famed for her sophisticated automated square-rigged DynaRig sail plan. Three towering free-standing rotating carbon-fibre masts hold 25,800 square feet of canvas on 15 square sails delivering exceptional performance, speed and manoeuvrability. The yacht, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, and designed in collaboration with her first owner Tom Perkins, was sold in August of 2009 to her current owner, who actively takes part in superyacht regattas, showing off the yacht's capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/299885/image/large-ddc25b81459f734852b73a2fc39f8017.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/299885">7.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>&nbsp;| 86-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 2016Another Dutch sailing yacht making the top 10 list is the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Launched in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is the largest ketch-rigged sailing yacht in the world, with her main mast towering 88.4-metres above sea level. She features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263677/image/large-9dd66fe51213d93033ef3c305a2919f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263677">8.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle</a>&nbsp; | 81-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 2020This <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-launched" target="_blank">launched</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-delivered" target="_blank">delivered</a> in 2020, is the shipyard’s largest sailing yacht by volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle</a> has an impressive 3,500 square metres of sail, and carbon Panamax rigging by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>. The three-masted schooner was built in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley</a>, and also stands as the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht at 1,150 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183202/image/large-798b517227c3b0d9859a09ce9904fddf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183202">9.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;77.6-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a>&nbsp;| 2004This superyacht was built in the United Kingdom by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vosper-thornycroft" target="_blank">Vosper Thornycroft</a> to a design by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/ron-holland" target="_blank">Ron Holland Design</a>. The yacht underwent a refit, completed in 2014, at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/pendennis" target="_blank">Pendennis Shipyard</a> where, alongside other modifications, the stern section of the vessel was redesigned and extended by 3-metres. However, this refit left her keel slightly unbalanced. An additional, major refit completed in 2020 at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/nca-refit" target="_blank">NCA</a> shipyard, sought to rebalance the keel by cutting her keel in half and moving the ram housing 300 mm forward. Besides her technical changes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> also had a new paint job featuring a three-tone grey livery with a metallic palladium hull, anthracite silver superstructure and crystal silver mast and boom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60898/image/large-128564c4efccc067e6d7c31df797549d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60898">10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>&nbsp;| 70-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> | 2016Delivered in 2016, this 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht features exterior design by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>'s interior design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4545" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PH Design (Company)">PH Design</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> were also responsible for her naval architecture. At the time of her construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> had the tallest mast ever made by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> and she was the largest sailing yacht to have been built in Italy in 2016.&nbsp;

The top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

Discover the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet: 143m Sailing Yacht A, 106m Black Pearl, 93m EOS and many more.

Top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/379578/image/large-3d48c889cd42de4a9f7b3d13d41ea04c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/379578">Spotted this summer docked here in Málaga, on the south coast of Spain, was the 110.1-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaos110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Kaos</a>. Delivered in 2017 by the Dutch builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, the 4,523 GT yacht sports a turquoise hull and tiered profile by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, while her interiors were originally penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni</a> and later comprehensively renewed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Formerly known as Jubilee, she remains one of the largest yacht ever constructed in the Netherlands. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kaos110.1m (361'3&quot;)Oceanco2017">Kaos</a> offers a main deck pool overlooking a terraced beach club, a helideck with fuelling facilities and a wellness area with hammam, steam room and spa, alongside a gym. Accommodation is for up to 34 guests in 17 staterooms, looked after by a crew of around 41. Performance-wise, the motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines, delivering a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 18.5 knots.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>. &nbsp;

110m Oceanco superyacht Kaos in Málaga

The 110m superyacht Kaos, built by Oceanco in 2017, was spotted this summer docked here in Málaga, Spain.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378925/image/large-dc646367b5cc37cc6f4346a482b97688.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378925">Spotted earlier this month docked here in Dock Maarten in Sint Maarten were the three superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3676" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion65.0m (213'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2013">Illusion</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/113" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlas74.0m (242'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2007">Atlas</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna90.13m (295'8&quot;)Oceanco2018">Luna</a>. The 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3676" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion65.0m (213'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2013">Illusion</a>, delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> in 2013 and designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a>, is known for her sporty profile, beach-house interior style and extensive outdoor living spaces. The 961 GT yacht accommodates up to 12 guests and has been a regular winter visitor to the Caribbean. Moored beside her is the 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/113" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlas74.0m (242'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2007">Atlas</a>, delivered in 2007. With exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>, she offers standout amenities including a private cinema, discotheque, expansive beach club, glass-bottom Jacuzzi and a wine lounge for 18. She is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> at rates starting from $645,000 per week.Completing the trio is the 90.13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna90.13m (295'8&quot;)Oceanco2018">Luna</a>, delivered in 2018 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Her exterior lines are by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari-Lenard</a> designed her original interiors, later refreshed during a refit by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valentina Zannier Interiors & Architecture (Company)">Valentina Zannier</a>. Onboard highlights include vast outdoor lounging areas, a large pool, and refined contemporary interiors.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>. &nbsp;

Superyacht lineup in Sint Maarten

The superyachts Illusion, Atlas and Luna were recently spotted docked here in Sint Maarten. 

The 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat110.9m (363'10&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> has been delivered, following her launch earlier this year. The project, commissioned by a returning client and guided through its build process by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wright Maritime Group (Company)">Wright Maritime Group</a>, has a volume of 4,550 GT, making <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat110.9m (363'10&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> one of the largest yachts by volume ever constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378680/image/large-6a8f2d66e4eaf0e5479a2607bf2af96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378680">The superyacht showcases an exterior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Design</a>, supported by naval architecture developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>. She offers accommodation for as many as 28 guests, while 34 crew are housed across dedicated cabins.&nbsp;“At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, we believe that great yachts come from great relationships,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> CEO Marcel Onkenhout. “Having already built one yacht with the owner, we had a strong foundation and quickly aligned on vision. This created an enjoyable and productive environment in which the owner's dream could be realised.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378677/image/large-95b260286ebcb39540f638f7f82168a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378677">Work on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat110.9m (363'10&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> started in 2022, and her hull arrived in Alblasserdam in late 2023 for outfitting. She made her way through Rotterdam in June 2025 ahead of undertaking her sea trials.&nbsp;The owner described the project as a deeply collaborative journey. “My relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> started out great and only grew stronger,” he said, emphasising the shipyard’s attentiveness throughout the process. “They listened and I could feel that they cared about my personal vision. There’s something deeply rewarding about watching your ideas come to life, especially with a partner like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.”According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, as one of their most efficient projects, the yard reduced build time by about 18 months.“Full transparency and trusting collaboration were essential to achieving the shortest possible lead time,” said <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/oceanco" target="_blank">Oceanco</a> Project Director Edske Smit.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378679/image/large-c2b3eba6b2fd04bfa69e5588c244ce44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378679">Her onboard layout focuses on a blend of leisure and comfort, featuring a winter garden, sheltered cocktail space, open-air cinema and a panoramic sundeck lounge. The owner’s deck includes a private Jacuzzi, while the main deck aft combines a pool with a second Jacuzzi.Additional highlights include a cinema lounge, gym, spa with sauna and steam room and a beach club with a bar that opens directly onto the water. &nbsp;At the owner’s request, a state-of-the-art golf simulator was incorporated on the sun deck for practising with friends and family. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378678/image/large-c8dd8504c79f8931ff2ac1ef76ed2673.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378678">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat110.9m (363'10&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> prioritised sustainability, working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> to co-develop a first-of-its-kind Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool with Haskoning. The tool measures the yacht's full carbon footprint and guides decisions such as adding a battery pack to lower emissions and using sustainable interior finishes from Nature Squared. As part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>'s approach, the LCA helps clients understand how design choices can reduce environmental impact.In terms of performance, the yacht is powered by a diesel propulsion system, delivering a top speed of 21 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 15 knots.<a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> notes that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> continues to advance several other major projects, among them the 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Y722 and the 79.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Y729. &nbsp;

Oceanco superyacht DreAMBoat delivered

The 110.9-metre Oceanco superyacht DreAMBoat has been delivered, following her launch earlier this year.

111m Oceanco superyacht DreAMBoat delivered

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378063/image/large-8367f9e38d44634ede5cc62dfdf21eaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378063">Having completed a three-month refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Zwijndrecht facility, the 80-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Batello80.0m (262'6&quot;)Oceanco2007">Batello</a> was spotted cruising here in the North Sea. Formerly known as Aalto&nbsp;and&nbsp;delivered in 2007, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Batello80.0m (262'6&quot;)Oceanco2007">Batello</a> was the first hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Y700 series and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. This latest yard period prepared her for the Caribbean season and included the installation of a new retractable foremast and a series of technical upgrades. It follows a major six-month refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/86" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amico & Co. s.r.l. (Company)">Amico &amp; Co.</a> earlier in 2025, where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Batello80.0m (262'6&quot;)Oceanco2007">Batello</a> received refreshed exterior paintwork, upgraded lighting, redesigned soft furnishings throughout guest areas, and a new sports zone on the bridge deck aft featuring mini basketball and pickleball courts.The 2,310 GT yacht accommodates up to 18 guests in nine staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite with private terrace and access to the Portuguese bridge. Her amenities span a heated swimming pool, two bow Jacuzzis, an outdoor cinema and an extensive selection of water toys, including a chase boat, climbing wall and inflatable slide. Available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> from $735,000 per week, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Batello80.0m (262'6&quot;)Oceanco2007">Batello</a> cruises comfortably at 14 knots with a top speed of 20 knots. If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

80m Oceanco superyacht Batello in the North Sea 

The 80m superyacht Batello, built by Oceanco in 2007, was spotted cruising in the North Sea. 

All sorts of working vessels, from ocean-going tugs and fishing boats to ice breakers and naval vessels, have been converted into superyachts. But not a container ship – at least not yet. Doing so requires rethinking every aspect of a ship designed exclusively for carrying cargo. That didn’t dissuade&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;from teaming up with Italian yacht designer Mario Biferali &nbsp;of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mario Biferali Yacht Design (Company)">Mario Biferali Yacht Design</a>&nbsp;to develop Anthos.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378057/image/large-f2ed4212d5a7747ca96dc5c68d9836fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378057">Mario Biferali was first drawn to the idea of naval regeneration while researching his PhD thesis that analysed the evolution and increasing size of yachts over the decades. Blending the words ‘naval’ and ‘yacht’, he coined the term Nacht to describe the process of breathing new life into a container vessel by transforming it into a luxury yacht. Having previously worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> as an engineer on several new-build projects, including the 109-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Eugenia109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2018">Bravo Eugenia</a>, Biferali approached the Dutch builder to explore the idea further. The result was Anthos, a 150-metre concept first presented at last year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show</a> and based on the complete rebuild of a container ship.&nbsp;“Mario’s technical background means that he’s not given to fluffy thinking,” says Wim Verhoeff, sales director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. “When he sent the initial general arrangement it was already pretty much spot on with regard to watertight integrity, fire zones, allocated space for HVAC systems, and so on. Our job was to make sure it could be built.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378058/image/large-253f8f83df939ea3cc3befb4bf9fcc10.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378058">The core idea behind Anthos – to leverage the high volume of a commercial hull while introducing an entirely new internal architecture and a forward-thinking approach to propulsion and comfort – aligns with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’s</a> Life Cycle Support initiative, which aims to give existing vessels a new lease of life. Unlike conventional conversions of decommissioned or aging support ships, Anthos begins with a structurally sound, operational container vessel. This reduces material waste and conversion costs, while still offering a faster timeline compared to new builds.&nbsp;Still, the donor vessel’s condition is obviously critical and the team has shortlisted a dozen or 1990s-era container ships with a gross tonnage around 12,000 GT – a volume expected to increase post-redesign. For example, 150-metre Meratus Mamiri (IMO 9106649) was built in 1995 and has a volume of 11,964GT, and MSC Belle (IMO 9203904) is a 148-metre vessel of 12,004GT launched in 1998. Both have a beam of 23 metres. Though service life varies, vessels such as these are often retired due to market forces rather than physical wear and tear.“Maritime transport is cyclical and tied to global trade,” Biferali explains. “During downturns, shipowners face oversized fleets. When that happens, some vessels are sold off, others are scrapped, but many remain in good operational condition despite being commercially obsolete.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378060/image/large-b66e6a0ed7e6858c5b863c8026ee0591.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378060">Gains and LossesFrom a technical design perspective, the concept poses both opportunities and challenges. The hull of a container ship compared with that of a bulk carrier or an oil tanker has a finer, more hydrodynamic form designed for low-resistance cruising, which is not dissimilar to large yachts. This is reflected in their block coefficient – the ratio of a vessel’s displacement to that of an equivalent cuboid, which essentially defines the&nbsp;‘fullness’ or ‘fineness’&nbsp;of the hull shape. Expressed as a value from 0 to 1, a container hull has a block coefficient between 0.6-0.7, compared to 0.8-0.9 for fuller-form cargo vessels, and 0.5-0.6 for fast naval corvettes or frigates.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378059/image/large-fbddb8af65085dec095ad68f0e03da08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378059">The beam of a 150-metre container ship aligns with that of a conventional superyacht of similar length, but fully laden the draft can draw 8-9 metres. This is why container ships rely on various ballast systems to maintain stability when unladen or in port. For yachts up to 90 metres in length, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> avoids ballast tanks in order to prioritise the luxury areas and minimise the complexity of onboard systems, but over 100 metres some form of ballast is desirable to maintain trim and compensate for fuel or water consumption during longer voyages. As Anthos would already have a built-in ballast system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> would balance weight distribution and optimal draft with system upcycling and sustainability considerations.“Partial or full reuse of ballast systems is ideal to lower the carbon footprint associated with new construction or system overhauls – if compatible with the new yacht’s operational needs,” says Verhoeff.“ To enhance onboard comfort further we would also include an active underway stabilisation system.”&nbsp;Rebuilding from the inside outStructurally speaking, the conversion would be substantial. Container ships are designed and built very differently to yachts. They have no continuous main deck running the full breadth of the ship, for example, and fewer transverse bulkheads. Instead, they are made up of several holds with deck hatches and each hold is equipped with “cell guides” that allow the containers to slot into place. Conversion means razing the entire internal structure down to the double bottom and rebuilding it, removing the deck hatches and adding an extra tier to the hull topsides, as seen in the renders of Anthos.&nbsp;Moreover, in conventional yachts the superstructure bulkheads are usually aligned with the watertight subdivisions in the hull. Here again Anthos departs from the norm as the superstructure is comprised entirely of the owner’s ‘tower’ spanning 284 square metres over three decks with lounges, offices, a media room, and 298 square metres of terraces, including a private sundeck above the wheelhouse. Anthos’ hull accommodates two full decks and an under-lower deck for technical equipment, tankage and crew support functions. Installing new decks in former cargo holds would require extensive steelwork, along with floating floors, noise isolation, and flexible machinery mounts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377971/image/large-7f69089a6f23b6e8edabf351ca1dbba7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377971">The guest accommodation – including two double-height super VIPs – is housed on the guest lower deck. The leisure lower deck contains expansive social spaces such as port and starboard side ‘Sea Gardens’ with vertical green wall, a full-beam terrace overlooking the stern, full-beam gym, wellness zone, double-height sports court, and a cinema room. Many areas are modular, allowing repurposing for scientific research or philanthropic activities.In the fore section are 27 cabins for 54 crew members.&nbsp;Biferali began planning for HVAC, cable routing, technical spaces and insulation early in the design process, but circulation flow was a particular challenge in the long, narrow hull. The solution is multiple points of vertical access along the length of the hull to minimise travel distance for guests. The crew have dedicated routes to maintain operational efficiency without infringing on the guest zones.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377970/image/large-f78315ca23adb5c20c716e61e720349c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377970">Holes in hullsConsidering the many hull perforations envisaged for panoramic windows and folding platforms or balconies, including a 14-metre long aperture for the tender bay and a 19-metre swimming pool amidships on the top deck, a central question emerged: just how much structural modification can a hull of this scale tolerate? The original double bottom and box-like arrangement of wing tanks, also used for ballast, provide longitudinal strength, as would the extra steel plating for the redesigned hull topsides, while new bulkheads would add transverse strength. Full FEM analysis would be required to verify the resilience of the final structure.The scale of Anthos means it can accommodate <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’s</a> Energy Transition Platform (ETP) – a modular energy architecture developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>&nbsp; that enables a future-proofed path to zero emissions. Designed for staged retrofitting, the ETP can accommodate new configurations and specifications to integrate future technologies and alternative fuels as they come online.&nbsp;“We know that in the coming years we will see a lot of changes when it comes to alternative fuels, so we want to be prepared for that energy transition,” says Verhoeff.&nbsp;The donor ship’s medium- or slow-speed engines could be upgraded or replaced with a dual-fuel methanol system, for example, which seems to be the most plausible interim solution for yachting. However, because methanol &nbsp;is less energy dense than diesel, it requires roughly 2.5 times more storage volume. A container hull has the space for more tankage, which a regular superyacht does not.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378062/image/large-49b1e4cb239b151d7046841841058d3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378062"> “Time saved – rather than cost – is usually the main advantage of conversion over building new,” Verhoeff concludes. “While a new 150-metre build might take up to five years, a conversion can cut 12 to 24 months from the schedule. For many owners, this time advantage is more valuable than cost efficiency, particularly in a market where demand for larger, bespoke vessels is high and availability is low.”This article was featured in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-8-download" target="_blank">Issue 8 of How To Build It</a>. You can read all the articles from this edition <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-6https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-8-download" target="_blank">here</a>, and stay up-to-date with all previous editions <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Project Anthos container ship superyacht concept

Oceanco and Mario Biferali are pioneering the idea of converting container ships into luxury superyachts, through the Anthos yacht concept.

Project Anthos: Oceanco's vision to transform a container ship into a superyacht

The 111-metre hybrid-electric <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Y722 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> has departed the Netherlands in preparation for delivery to her owner. According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is heading to Poole, United Kingdom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378019/image/large-c77c4b378182ec5ae5dbb6dbb706a553.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378019"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> was launched in August 2025 and was spotted on sea trials by SuperYacht Times’ Content Creator Nick Smits in October 2025. She is currently the shipyard’s largest superyacht built to date.&nbsp;During an exclusive interview at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show 2025</a> it was revealed that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is owned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shareholder Gabe Newell, who has a strong focus on functionality and crew wellbeing. &nbsp;The diesel-electric yacht reflects a people-centric approach to yacht design, with systems and materials selected to reduce repetitive maintenance tasks for the crew.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378026/image/large-e1d52fec9f5b48e54ce4354cd6459c91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378026">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> began in 2020 with her stern transported to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Zwijndrecht facility in 2022. In 2023, the yacht was moved to outfitting at the Alblasserdam facility where the yacht was seen out of the shed for the first time.Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, the yacht features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Design</a>. One of the most distinctive aspects of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a>’s design is her social layout, which reflects the owner’s wish to foster a more integrated relationship between guests and crew. The project was developed for an experienced owner, with input from the owner’s representatives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YTMC Limited (Company)">YTMC</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378024/image/large-bb8cfc182a855add6f18cb418eee189e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378024">“From the very start, we knew nothing about her would be done in a traditional way,” said Marcel Onkenhout, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. “We were welcomed into the team alongside Gabe and everyone who would ultimately be involved in operating her. Following her successful sea trials, we can now say she’s the most comfortable yacht ever designed, built and delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Design</a> collaborated closely with Gabe and the crew to develop a layout that promotes wellbeing, inclusion and operational efficiency. The main deck features a communal dining area for up to 54 people, while the bridge deck houses a gaming lounge with 15 gaming stations, two racing simulators and relaxed seating. Crew areas are finished in oak and wenge, with shared recreational spaces including a basketball court, whirlpool and gym.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378017/image/large-31ed032154e808700348ae1a40681307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378017"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> accommodates up to 26 guests and 37 crew, with an interior layout that reimagines the relationship between guests and crew. Spaces typically reserved for guests have been adapted for shared use, reflecting Gabe's belief that a yacht should feel like a community.Operational efficiency and low maintenance were also key design priorities, with materials and systems specially selected to minimise repetitive maintenance and enhance crew productivity. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> features <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a> composite decking with a custom pattern which was specially developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and the crew to improve heat dissipation and durability, as well as bead-blasted stainless railings, synthetic handrails and an off-white exterior finish chosen to reduce cleaning frequency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378022/image/large-ca9ff2df851a6466c94f51960842d4ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378022"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> joins the fleet of Inkfish, an organisation led by Gabe Newell that supports scientific research and marine exploration. Facilities onboard include a dive centre, laboratory, 3D printing workshop and an onboard hospital, all occupying the space traditionally used for a beach club.Through Inkfish, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> will serve as a platform for scientific activity, extending Gabe’s vision of yachts as vehicles for positive impact. “Yachts have great potential to serve as platforms for scientific research,” said Gabe Newell. “It’s about recognising that you’re part of a broader community and ensuring the yacht’s presence adds value to the communities around it.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378018/image/large-507eef2074ef3d9d6cb80fdb5b41b2d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378018">During development, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> worked with MARIN to optimise hull performance and comfort. As a result, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a>’s hull represents the latest evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>’s DE-Series platform, engineered for large yachts with podded propulsion operating at moderate speeds.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> achieved a natural roll period exceeding 12 seconds, supported by a stabilisation system combining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> MagLift and XT Fins. Model testing optimised beam, waterplane and GM targets, while a seawater ballast system ensures optimal loading conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378023/image/large-78a59153579f8a3be30e12ab5c338349.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378023"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is powered by two ABB DO980P Azipods and features a 5.5MWh battery system that enables silent nighttime operation and peak-shaving capability for enhanced fuel efficiency. Her engine room is located further forward than on conventional yachts, freeing space aft for additional guest accommodation.“Sea trials have given us great confidence in the vessel. She handles beautifully and is remarkably quiet, even at full speed,” said Captain Alan Pike. To further reduce noise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> conducted extensive laboratory testing of ventilation and window systems, fine-tuning acoustic models to minimise sound transmission.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378032/image/large-20f03877ae990356d5fe8d83387de111.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378032">

Leviathan: 111m Oceanco hybrid-electric yacht delivered

111-metre hybrid-electric Oceanco Y722 superyacht Leviathan has departed the Netherlands in preparation for delivery to her owner. 

Gabe Newell’s 111m hybrid-electric Oceanco yacht Leviathan delivered

SuperYacht Times sat down with Mohammed Al Barwani, a yachting visionary and owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>. Al Barwani speaks with SuperYacht Times CEO, Merijn de Waard, on selling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> to Gabe Newell, his ambitions for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, and his regret for not buying one of the most iconic yachts on the market.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1cQ10khBspA?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> With vast knowledge of the industry and deep respect for those who build the superyachts, Al Barwani seeks opportunities that will push the yachting industry to be more sustainable, future proof, and a place with exciting new developments that are good for the economy and the environment.All of our videos can be found on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/superyachttimes" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel and we would love to hear your feedback, so please leave a comment on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/superyachttimes" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/superyachttimes" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuperYachtTimes/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. You can also reach us by email at <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>!

Video: SuperYacht Times sits down with Mohammed Al Barwani

SuperYacht Times sits down with Mohammed Al Barwani, a yachting visionary and owner of Turquoise Yachts.

Dutch production and engineering firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> began life building steel hulls in 1960. Since then it has delivered stainless steel and glass installations – encompassing railings, balustrades, telescopic awnings, staircases and pool glass – to approximately 200 superyachts. Specialising in vessels between 80-120 metres, projects include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonstone79.2m (259'10&quot;)Delta Marine2016">Moonstone</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’</a>s sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377475/image/large-d329e3f87404d1d36cfe57ccaf83e267.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377475"> The blueprint for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a>' approach today was formed in the 1970s: instead of positioning and welding bollards on yachts, the process was standardised and the bollards were bolted onto a yard-supplied double plate. This was the starting point for pre-producing components and improving efficiency. Finding modern, technical solutions to the issues that occur on board is where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> finds its raison d'être.“Machine-building employs methods which are far ahead of yacht building, which is still very traditional,” says Mike Gisling, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> Sales Manager. “We integrate these into our products and processes to boost quality and efficiency. Yacht building is old-fashioned, so we use this to our competitive advantage.”&nbsp;Twenty years ago, when the industry was still measuring by hand – using pencils and cardboard templates placed on top of bulwarks – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> introduced digital measuring with laser scanners placed on tripods: a far more precise technique which is now widespread. &nbsp;These highly accurate measurements can then be inputted into 3D programs from any global location, ready for production. This technique was put into practice when the captain of the 62-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Queen Mavia</a> asked <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> for a new sundeck windshield that was the same as its sistership, 63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lucky Lady62.6m (205'5&quot;)Oceanco2002">Lucky Lady</a>, by removing the toprail that obscured the horizon. Measurements for the windshield were taken in Asia, and it was installed just three months later on the other side of the world during the Cannes Film Festival. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377476/image/large-6d74955abc9de86f4a1b7a99c5872e76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377476">Despite being commonplace at the time, when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> presented a 3D printed section of a railing from 76-metre Anastasia to a northern European shipyard 10 years ago, it was met with amazement. “Wow, this is magic, was the reaction,” recalls Gisling. “As a rough estimate, harnessing technological advancements such as these can save clients 30% in delivery time and 20 percent in overall production costs.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> brought glass production in-house in 2017 in response to the poor quality of glass provided by its external suppliers. Consistently falling below durability and strength standards, this had been causing project delays – a frustrating obstacle, particularly for the shorter timelines required by its numerous refit projects. A portion of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a>’ 9,000-square-metre Den Bosch facility is dedicated to a CNC glass centre and glass cutter for producing chemically toughened, laminated glass that complies with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> and other class society standards.“Producing both the glass and stainless steel ourselves is unique,” says Gisling. “Even when working with shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, which is only a 30-minute drive away, this is a major driver of efficiency and enables us to control delivery times. If we produce a railing for them, we can measure the yacht wherever it is in the world and then build the whole product in our workshop, knowing that everything fits and meets our standards. We are not going to bend or weld anything at the yard – working on board always takes triple the time.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377474/image/large-0b8d2214632a289c9c046c3d16e31dc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377474">Beginning with glass windshields as early as 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> has also been tasked with creating all-glass railings in response to changing design preferences. “The trend is for owners seeking greater contact with the sea and their surroundings by having more glass in the general structure of their yachts, and the same principle applies to railings,” says Gisling. The extensive refit of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Here Comes The Sun89.0m (291'12&quot;)Amels2016">Here Comes the Sun</a> in 2021, in which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a>’ team installed an all-glass railing on the aft deck, is one such example.&nbsp;Notably, there is a balance to be struck between pleasing aesthetics and feelings of safety for those on board. The 90-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna90.13m (295'8&quot;)Oceanco2018">Dar</a> features fully glass bulwarks with a profile on top.&nbsp;“I would always advise to put something on top of your glass balustrade, whether it be stainless steel or teak”, comments Gisling. “It can be very subtle, but if guests can only see glass, they might be scared that the railings won’t work, so this provides a sense of psychological security.”Looking to the future, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beekmans B.V. (Company)">Beekmans</a> has plans to develop a new product: a high-tech porthole that bypasses the requirement for deadlights or storm covers, thanks to the strength of the glass, which is set to be significantly higher than standard values for Class approval.&nbsp;“Security deadlights have to be put somewhere, and although yachts are big, there is never enough space,” explains Gisling. “Moreover, if you don’t need to store these plates or secure them to the glass portholes before you make a crossing, this saves time for the crew.”&nbsp;This article was featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-8-download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 8 of How To Build It</a>.&nbsp;You can read all the articles from this edition&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-6https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-8-download" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>, and stay up-to-date with all previous editions&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Beekmans celebrates 60 years of innovation in superyacht design, evolving from steel hulls to advanced stainless steel and smart glass engineering.

From steel hulls to smart glass: Beekmans’ 60-Year evolution in superyacht design

The 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea, the Netherlands, following her launch earlier this year. Commissioned in 2022 by a repeat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> client, the yacht was last seen in June 2025 being transported through Rotterdam from the shipyard’s Alblasserdam facility. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/376482/image/large-bdbb7793325777fb30ee8461c4e141f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/376482">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> began in 2022, with her hull first unveiled in December 2023 upon arrival at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’s</a> facilities for the final stages of completion. The owner was represented throughout the build by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wright Maritime Group (Company)">Wright Maritime Group</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="111m Oceanco Y726 superyacht transported through Rotterdam (2025-06-23 11:00:00 +0200)">111m Oceanco Y726 superyacht transported through Rotterdam&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;At a volume of 4,550 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DreAMBoat111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">DreAMBoat</a> can accommodate up to 28 guests and a crew of 34, ensuring the highest level of comfort and service. Her standout features include a winter garden, a covered cocktail area, an outdoor cinema, and a sundeck lounge. A private owner’s deck incorporates a Jacuzzi, while the main deck aft features a versatile entertainment space complete with both a swimming pool and an additional Jacuzzi. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/376483/image/large-93ae030297755ae37851fc5878f3cde8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/376483">Read also:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63907" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside Oceanco: Future-focused yachting through innovation and eco-conscious engineering (2025-08-06 15:00:00 +0200)">Inside Oceanco: Future-focused yachting through innovation and eco-conscious engineering&nbsp;</a>Guests can also enjoy a wealth of onboard amenities, including a cinema lounge, a fully equipped gym, and a spa with a sauna and steam room. The beach club features a bar seamlessly connected to the swim platform, creating a relaxed social hub at the water’s edge. &nbsp;According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> currently has several yachts under construction, including the 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Y722 and the 79.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Y729. &nbsp;

Oceanco yacht Dreamboat on sea trials

The 111-metre Oceanco superyacht DreAMBoat has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea.

111m Oceanco superyacht DreAMBoat on sea trials

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375445/image/large-2fb62bffddb9c02d2c1e3d9ead6d3dda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375445">The 86-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>, built by Oceanco in 2016, was recently spotted docked here in Cape Town, South Africa. Jointly constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> remains one of the world’s largest high-performance ketch-rigged sailing yacht. Featuring exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a> and interiors styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges</a>, the 1,538 GT vessel accommodates up to 16 guests across seven staterooms, including a bridge-deck owner’s suite with private terrace and lounge. Her standout amenities include a full-beam beach club, complete with steam room, sauna, lounge, and a Jacuzzi overlooking the water, along with a second Jacuzzi and extensive dining areas on the sundeck. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512C diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> reaches top speed of 17 knots.&nbsp;If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

86m Oceanco sailing yacht Aquijo in Cape Town 

The 86m sailing yacht Aquijo, built by Oceanco in 2016, was seen docked in Cape Town, South Africa.  

The 56.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Wellesley56.15m (184'3&quot;)Oceanco1993">The Wellesley</a> is for sale, offered on the market by David Westwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238467/image/large-6dc248d4a444bb8fbbaf7d943e12bc57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238467">Launched in 1993, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/the-wellesley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The Wellesley yacht for sale</a> features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gerhard Gilgenast (Company)">Gerhard Gilgenast</a>, while her original interior comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>. In 2016 the superyacht underwent a major refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunrise Yachts (Company)">Sunrise Yachts</a>, she then had a full repaint in 2020. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238501/image/large-553ed6e18808d2d37f93525f3b08f98e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238501"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238487/image/large-ba9793bc164ad835c4ac873059a75557.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238487">The interior of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is inspired by one of London’s boutique grand hotels in Knightsbridge, The Wellesley, after which the yacht was named by her current owner. She’s has a timeless, British-influenced Art Deco style that emits sophistication and comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238492/image/large-58dc5f1a7e70658f2e893b42cb9a7221.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238492"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238491/image/large-10eaec4c37c6ca1323dbede4dba5847c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238491"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238482/image/large-4404a7f4a4611d678e73b919b62a6be8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238482">The superyacht can accommodate as many as 12 guests, consisting of two master suites, one on the lower deck and one of the upper deck, a main deck VIP, two twin rooms and a double stateroom. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238486/image/large-214bfb9394ac2b020747009b64a2d54c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238486">The upper deck is home to a Cigar Club Lounge, outfitted in leather with woodwork finishes that give a great sense of the British-aesthetic the interior was inspired by.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238477/image/large-2cd7516a93ef0b6d2bab5dbbec7b23e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238477">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/oceanco/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Oceanco yacht for sale</a> features a number of exterior spaces for guests to enjoy, on both the main and sun deck, with areas for dining and lounging. The sundeck also features a sizeable jacuzzi, perfect for socialising but still private when docked in port. &nbsp;In addition, The Wellesley features a spacious beach club on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238503/image/large-a06daaef7e2bd1a49ea95c0d37457ed3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238503">She cruises comfortably at 12 knots, with a top speed of 16 knots and is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines.

Oceanco yacht The Wellesley for sale

The 56m Oceanco superyacht The Wellesley is for sale with TWW Yachts.

56m Oceanco superyacht The Wellesley for sale

Work is now underway on what will become the largest construction hall ever built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenport Rotterdam (Company)">Greenport Rotterdam</a>. Developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HEBO Maritiemservice BV (Company)">HEBO</a> for its launching client <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, the new facility will measure 160 metres in length, 45 metres in width, and 49 metres in height.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375048/image/large-a8af48de479faf4dd3f06e6a722d661a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375048">The impressive new structure will allow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and other <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenport Rotterdam (Company)">Greenport</a> clients to construct superyachts exceeding 100 metres in length, as well as large offshore vessels and projects of up to 10,000 tonnes.Construction on the hall began last month, with completion of the facility scheduled for week 15 of next year. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenport Rotterdam (Company)">Greenport</a>, the first project to occupy the hall will be a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375050/image/large-5278f04bd7e8e0d53db679b240bbf4c0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375050">The first pile for the new structure was driven by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HEBO Maritiemservice BV (Company)">HEBO</a> founder Henk Bonsink, in the presence of representatives from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, NMC, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HEBO Maritiemservice BV (Company)">HEBO</a>, and Greenport.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenport Rotterdam (Company)">Greenport</a> is a facilitator, we provide the infrastructure that allows shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> to execute their projects efficiently,” explained the company. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HEBO Maritiemservice BV (Company)">HEBO</a>, which shares the same shareholders as Greenport, handles the movement and launching of hulls once construction is complete.”This new hall will be the ninth at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Greenport Rotterdam (Company)">Greenport</a>, expanding the site’s capacity for new-build, refit and defence projects. The location already offers over 1,800 metres of quayside, multiple workshops and offices of varying sizes, and several existing construction halls, including facilities measuring 60, 70, and 160 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/375047/image/large-5c6d4102b6bdae6a63928a45859cfa5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/375047">

Greenport Rotterdam: Construction begins on 160m hall

Work is now underway on what will become the largest construction hall ever built at Greenport Rotterdam.