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Bozca Design Ltd

2023 was one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s busiest years and the sheer variety of its landmark moments across the year demonstrates the Dutch yacht builder’s agile approach. From the delivery of the spectacular <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seven Seas109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2022">Seven Seas</a> and the head-turning three-masted schooner <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> (its largest yacht to date at 125-metres), to the completion of its three-year full rebuild of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H3105.0m (344'6&quot;)Oceanco2000">H3</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> fleet has welcomed some remarkable additions. Finally to close off the year, the 5,000 GT superyacht Y726 moved from the Zwijndrecht Phase 1 facilities to the Alblasserdam outfitting facilities, and joined Y722 to see out the last of its construction phases. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269549/image/large-73960e30330970dd3e60cbdb4e79bf20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269549">NXT Generation DesignThis spring, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> unveiled the visually arresting 131m Aeolus, its second NXT-aligned yacht, designed by Giles Taylor – known for his years at the creative helm of Rolls Royce – with sustainability-focused interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Njord by Bergman Design House</a>. Aeolus is also the first yacht to showcase the Energy Transition Platform, or ETP, devised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and Lateral Naval Architects in partnership with ABB and MTU; the future-proofing energy architecture allows a yacht to adapt to future technologies and alternative fuels in the least invasive way possible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297711/image/large-1916fa0c6a0c9a65aba92aba045c018e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297711">Refit Trending UpAnd <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s refit service, Life Cycle Support, has continued its upward trajectory with a flurry of projects ranging from faster upgrades to multi-phase overhauls. The word has been spreading beyond <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s immediate family, too; this year, yachts originally delivered by other builders have visited for LCS work alongside yachts in its own fleet.&nbsp;A New Offering: Simply CustomBut arguably <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s biggest news of the year came in November, when it announced a brand new offering in the 80-metre range, sitting alongside its renowned core of fully custom yachts. Simply Custom promises an exciting new way to build a custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> while streamlining the process for owners.&nbsp;Understanding that some clients value a less technically focused yacht building experience – while still demanding the pedigree and comfort of an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> – Simply Custom meets this growing demand. While the yachts themselves are advanced and complex, executing simple fundamentals at the highest level, the Simply Custom approach allows owners to focus on what matters to them most.&nbsp;Typically configured with an owner’s stateroom and six guest suites, Simply Custom’s flexible layout allows for additional suites, multipurpose lounges, an inside or outside cinema, a wellness area and gym. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293445/image/large-318e15b797ac33be1f95705ea2404d63.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293445">Devised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Project Development team 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>, the Simply Custom technical foundation is optimised to undertake even the most demanding of programs, ensuring a Simply Custom yacht delivers on every level. It allows for an intuitive customisation approach that is simple to understand and implement, offering solutions tailored to lifestyle needs as well.&nbsp;A state-of-the-art, all-electrical propulsion and energy architecture system incorporates a DC grid and onboard battery energy storage, while the next-generation hull design is optimised to be highly efficient. Variable-speed generators offer high fuel efficiency, with the capability to run on low-carbon biodiesel fuels such as HVO, and podded drives provide optimised propulsive efficiency coupled with exceptional manoeuvring, dynamic positioning and virtual anchoring.&nbsp;The Collection RevealedWith the technical base established, 16 top-tier studios were invited to partner on Simply Custom and the result is The Collection, delivering an unprecedented variety of choice from a single technical base in this size range. Showcasing exteriors penned by long-established, award-winning designers alongside a new generation of creative talents, it is intended to provide inspiration for a full spectrum of tastes and lifestyles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297713/image/large-50c3fe71e479a98869250561d0cce03b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297713">From <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca Limitless Design</a>, Aurai’s exceptional exterior is influenced by the lines of a swordfish – an expression of strength – that is softened by the fluidity of natural forms, evoking a balance between power and grace. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297683/image/large-eefacf30f521485456331a4a68fd6192.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297683">On Clarity, from <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>, the overall objective was to reduce the onboard energy consumption and increase the renewable part of the onboard energy production; the extensive use of large shaded exterior spaces reflects the studio’s vision of enjoying life at sea and the outdoors<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297715/image/large-e89bb7136d7b79b23c7d3475ab65dccf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297715"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> created Storm, an aggressive and sleek design that combines the elegant, flowing lines of a timeless Bentley coupe with a tapering aft end, giving that sense of speed and elegance from a bygone era.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297717/image/large-0612bd842037ed150cfaf67d7617f428.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297717">Hot Lab</a>’s Superleggera 80 sports sexy and elegant lines reminiscent of a 1960s automobile, while the interplay between volume and emotion onboard is intended to evoke the same sense of awe that one feels in an expansive penthouse.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297716/image/large-cf3c65d0c97e937f2f723f6f3515455d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297716">For Interstellar, as the name suggests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a> was inspired by futuristic vehicles, both real and fictional, that defy earthly limits – used for traveling in the air, on land and in space; sleek deck contours and sculptural bow facets embody the awe of exploration and passion for adventures.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297718/image/large-4b4f93ce07471803d5b8f4253328695c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297718">Distilling over 30 years’ experience in the business, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> believes Domino represents the state of the art, in terms of beauty and functionality, while also offering an owner a starting point from which to create a yacht that is perfectly suited to them.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297719/image/large-f5663114a52fb29a795f622f5dc3a9a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297719">Oceanco</a>’s unique design for Pegasus combines strength with lightness; curved and straight surfaces blend to create soft, curved edges bringing an incredible, timeless aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297721/image/large-22936971fb676af10406c77d5bf5970b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297721">With the Carinae design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pascoli International (Company)">Pascoli International</a> wanted to shy away from the typical deck stacking and styling exercise, so decided to include the main deck in the hull; as a result, the impressive stern is reminiscent of galleon designs, while further inspiration was drawn from the design of 1930s liners for the deckhouse and funnels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297720/image/large-174ef8aac42d07a239de7fe6cfd5449d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297720">For SS80, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sorgiovanni Design</a> created a range of profiles spanning from sleek and linear to speed- and strength-inspired aesthetics, and with each option emanates its own distinctive character, strength and efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297722/image/large-252b9cfb2bbe0c7edb3681683427c22c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297722">Taylor Design’s Aeolus 80 bears the same hallmark design features of her 131-metre sister; namely a profound connection with the ocean including 360-degree seascape vistas throughout, an experiential escapism that enhances time onboard both for business and leisure, and an aesthetic born from nature’s lines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297723/image/large-fc4354049c8c1d68eb020c69319e2665.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297723">Team For Design – Enrico Gobbi</a> designed Silver Ocean to have a sleek, pure line with dynamic elements, so it appears to be in motion, even when still; drawing inspiration from aviation and automotive design, as well as fluid natural elements, it has an elusive look, with the overhangs in particular enhancing this perception.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297724/image/large-1b639866f21f09d4ed0ecefbf6e439b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297724">Proteus is a timeless design base superstructure for today and tomorrow, says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/80" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The A Group (Company)">The A Group</a>; a fresh design and construction approach allows for owners to benefit from a unique longevity and adaptability in their yacht, without the complex and timely processes associated with a traditional custom build or rebuild.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297725/image/large-50314ed72cafbf60b32fd2cc85474460.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297725">Inspired by a national park in Brazil, the design for Dunes from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7420" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="the Touch Studio (Company)">the Touch Studio</a> harmonizes the sleek and precise lines of the water’s surface with the sinuous contours of the sand dunes; these curvatures find their expression in the yacht’s form, embodying the enchanting force of nature.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vallicelli Design (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297726/image/large-fd00c4eeecaf173e59b0fc939c7b0d19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297726">Vallicelli Design</a>’s Ani is built on essential stylistic signs, represented by very soft lines with highly expressive volumes; her original aesthetic solutions combine slender shapes with very large internal spaces, resulting in a stylistic ‘sweetness’ and femininity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297727/image/large-c7286933aa7ff6f8b462f9cf7ab68d33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297727">An arrestingly pure hull and delicate sculpting of the simplest of forms, create the most elegant beauty of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>’s Reverie sitting on a calm ocean; yet dynamic thinking and an appreciation of the fast-changing lifestyle of her owner creates a unique layout and a seamless synthesis of interior and exterior living.

Oceanco unveils 16 Simply Custom superyachts

We took a look back at a stellar 2023 for Oceanco, unveiling 16 of the new Simply Custom superyacht concepts.

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Oceanco 2023 unwrapped: Unveiling 15 Simply Custom superyacht designs

In today’s world, demands on time and attention pull us in countless directions, but the most valuable experiences should simplify life rather than add complexity to it. This should naturally extend to the experience of building and owning a custom yacht.&nbsp;Over recent years the Dutch master yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has seen more and more owners looking to build custom yachts in a way that reflects their own shifting priorities.There is a new young minded generation of owners coming to the fore, who have a rapid pace of life, prioritise emerging perspectives and values and who have high expectations when it comes to quality and service.It is for these reasons that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has made the conscious decision to reinforce its presence in the 80-metre market with a bold new proposition, created especially for this clientele. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293443/image/large-991188cc30196c698dc8aac30fbeebe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293443">Pedigree Custom goes StreamlinedSimply Custom offers the opportunity to acquire a yacht with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s outstanding pedigree, while streamlining the process and focusing on what matters most to today’s owners. Available from approximately 80-metres (262ft) in length, or 2,500-2,700 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has created a foundation that delivers the flexibility to include the most exciting and inspiring design features, alongside the exceptional technical standards and collaborative approach for which the builder is recognised.&nbsp;“We created Simply Custom because we saw there was a growing demand to build custom yachts in a new way. Owners still want the very best quality in their yachts, and to have something designed and built just for them. But they have less desire to focus on every detail in the process. They expect to entrust technical matters to experts like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and our partners. And, perhaps most importantly, they want building a yacht to be simple and fun. We must never lose sight of the fact that yachting should be fun!” explains <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s Group Marketing Director, Paris Baloumis. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293442/image/large-f71c7659335ef9de16d0f1e3c0bf2cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293442">One Foundation, 17 Unique Designs&nbsp;To kick off the Simply Custom offering, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has collaborated with 17 top-tier studios to create what is surely the largest portfolio of yacht designs ever produced for a single technical foundation. The Collection showcases exteriors penned by long-established, award-winning designers alongside a new generation of creative talents. It is intended to provide inspiration for a full spectrum of tastes and lifestyles, with a solid appreciation for how today’s yacht owners want to spend their time onboard.&nbsp;Studios that have created a design for The Collection include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca Limitless Design</a>, <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>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, <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/7339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pascoli International (Company)">Pascoli International</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sorgiovanni Design</a>, Taylor Design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team For Design – Enrico Gobbi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/80" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The A Group (Company)">The A Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7420" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="the Touch Studio (Company)">the Touch Studio</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vallicelli Design (Company)">Vallicelli Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>.And to enhance the inspiration of owners on their Simply Custom journey, Oceanco has partnered with five interior design studios including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dasha Moranova Designs (Company)">Dasha Moranova Designs</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bergman Design House (Company)">Njord by Bergman Design House</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Studio Laura Sessa</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Design</a>.&nbsp;Typically configured with an owner’s stateroom and six guest suites, Simply Custom’s flexible layout allows for additional suites, multipurpose lounges, an inside or outside cinema, a wellness area and gym. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293445/image/large-318e15b797ac33be1f95705ea2404d63.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293445">An Intuitive Approach<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s technical experts worked 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> to develop a technical package for Simply Custom that allows for an intuitive customisation approach that is simple to understand and implement, offering solutions tailored to lifestyle needs as well. These include water sports and diving packages, an entertainment package and enhanced sustainability via a smart-eco package. &nbsp;“Our Simply Custom collaboration focused on creating a foundation that reflects the current operational and lifestyle demands of yachts in this size bracket. The process of customising every little detail on a yacht can be hugely rewarding for those with a passion for it, but some owners look to us, as experienced practitioners in this field, to help streamline the process. As a smart person once put it, everything should be as simple as possible, but not simpler. The Simply Custom yachts themselves are still complex, beautiful machines, but we wanted to make the experience of building them as enjoyable as possible for the client,” explained James Roy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293444/image/large-855579f9f96e689839a184fdf6b84e9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293444">Delivery on Every LevelThe technical foundation has been optimised to undertake even the most demanding of programs, ensuring a Simply Custom yacht delivers on every level. A state-of-the-art, all-electrical propulsion and energy architecture system incorporates a DC grid and onboard battery energy storage, while the next-generation hull design is optimised to be highly efficient.&nbsp;Variable-speed generators offer high fuel efficiency, with the capability to run on low-carbon biodiesel fuels such as HVO, and podded drives provide optimised propulsive efficiency coupled with exceptional manoeuvring, dynamic positioning and virtual anchoring. The Simply Custom technical foundation delivers a top speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 14-15 knots, while providing a range of 5,000nm at 12-14 knots. And of course, onboard comfort is guaranteed, thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s exceptional noise, vibration and seakeeping standards.&nbsp;A New Appetite&nbsp;“Custom building is a core part of our DNA; we will always create yachts that are uniquely tailored to each owner. And we see Simply Custom as a logical development for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, sitting alongside our fully custom yachts and Life Cycle Support refit service, which will always be a part of our offering. The feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive, and we have experienced a definite appetite for this new approach to buying an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in an approachable, fun and streamlined way,” added Marcel Onkenhout, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s CEO.

Simple Custom yachts at Oceanco

Last month Oceanco unveiled its new Simply Custom approach with 17 80m superyacht designs.

Simply Custom: A new era for custom superyachts at Oceanco

The worlds largest yacht support vessels

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the largest yacht support vessels that are currently in operation from across the globe.

The world’s largest yacht support vessels

Non-fungible tokens – AKA NFTs – have now unquestionably made their entry into the world of yachting and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> is one of the pioneers charting these waters. The Dutch yacht builder announced earlier this month that it’s about to launch into a new digital realm under the brand Superyacht NFTs, which will be “anchored in the Ethereum blockchain”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219622/image/large-4f169e306c8ff0aa176bd5a4357b163a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219622">The collection of Superyacht NFTs are based on the 105-metre explorer concept Esquel that Timur Bozca of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> drew up together in 2019. We caught up with Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, to hear about Superyacht NFTs and to learn about the benefits of joining this community that is aimed to “make the exclusive more inclusive”.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco launches series of Superyacht NFTs (2022-03-09 15:15:00 +0100)">Oceanco launches series of Superyacht NFTs</a>“It’s important to us as a company that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> pushes the industry’s boundaries and that we challenge ourselves to continuously grow,” Baloumis said. “The world is changing, and we believe that the transition to Web3 will touch every part of our lives in some way. Which is why we were motivated to jump in sooner rather than later and be a frontrunner in the industry’s evolution. NFTs felt like a natural progression and we wanted to make sure what we offered would be unique and exciting.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219623/image/large-b4c8ef64e1f566183dd9f943a8478ba5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219623">The Superyacht NFTs will be based on the builder’s 105-metre remarkable expedition design for Esquel that was conceived with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca</a>, who won the Young Designer of the Year Award in 2015, although each will display a unique combination of design elements, themes and settings, including some rare features to make them even more desirable.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49625" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIBS 2019: Oceanco reveals new 105m Esquel explorer yacht concept (2019-02-26 15:30:00 +0100)">DIBS 2019: Oceanco reveals new 105m Esquel explorer yacht concept</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65527/image/large-0650e4d796a63d71b7ee53746a334aea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65527">“You could say that the central driver of our strategy is experience and engagement – both in real life and virtually – rather than to simply explore a design in 3D. It’s all about community,” added Baloumis.Community is where the potential of NFTs truly lies – it’s also the value that's driving Web3 – and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> gets it. “We have definitely entered the NFT space for the long run,” Baloumis continued. “The success of these kinds of projects is evaluated not only in the uptake of the initial drop, but in the long-term engagement with the holder community to maintain interest and value. With our first collection dropping soon, marking the foundation of our Superyacht NFT community, we are excited to invite people to join.”Superyacht NFTs will grant holders special access to ongoing benefits that are experienced both virtually and in the real world, working alongside likeminded partner brands to bring engaging rewards and activations to its holder community. Over time, Superyacht NFT holders will be given the opportunity to boost their tokens through airdrops of collectible add-ons including super toys and accessories. These will convey additional “money-can’t-buy” benefits to the NFT holders, according to the team behind the project. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219624/image/large-75fd82b19d3a22becf613e27a2733a76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219624">Baloumis let on about some other partnerships for the project as well: “We are working with some highly respected and experienced parties to offer reassurance to buyers. And in terms of activation partners, this will continue to evolve over time as we develop the program, but you can expect to see a wide range of lifestyle, luxury and tech partners coming onboard with Superyacht NFTs; we wouldn’t want to let our secrets slip quite yet but there will be more to follow soon.”It is clear then that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> is entering this field with intention to make the exclusive nature of physical superyachts more inclusive in a new digital realm. Superyacht NFTs are its answer. It's also evident that NFTs have a lot of potential in what they can offer – and hopefully develop for – our yachting community.&nbsp;

Superyacht NFTs: Making the “exclusive more inclusive” with Oceanco

NFTs have now unquestionably made their entry into the world of yachting and Oceanco is one of the pioneers charting these waters. 

The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2022">Dubai International Boat Show 2022</a> is now complete and the response to the event was warmer than ever. Located in the brand new Dubai Marina, the first time the event has been held on the newly constructed site, yacht builders, brokers, owners and enthusiasts gathered for the first time since 2019. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219927/image/large-c9159ad3da9927bac6667e9f9b8c83a8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219927">With 700 berths and berthing for yachts up to 160 metres, the new marina is a credit to the massive investment made to the region and industry over the past two years. Top names such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, <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/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> all had stands at the event and the yachts on show were an excellent display of the market in the region. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219929/image/large-fa073afcadd684f83b0d413d6391a194.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219929">Alessandro Tirelli, Sales &amp; Marketing Director Serial Business at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> said, “It is so significant for Dubai International Boat Show to have a dedicated superyacht space and the facilities here are stunning. It is important not just for the exhibitors but also the public to have somewhere we can display our collection – in the future, we cannot wait to bring even bigger yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219928/image/large-a0aa78bccd436b956def131b8ae6ed99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219928">Luca Cristino, Vice President Sales &amp; Marketing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> added, “It’s good to be back and the new location at Dubai Harbour is beautiful. The Middle East market is growing massively, not only for local customers but for also for international buyers, and it also continues to draw a broader international audience.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219650/image/large-2c7dc55f1ffa5ca51cbdcc07e7c4775e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219650"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> were among the exhibitors to have major announcements during the course of the show, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54737" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft unveils the Majesty 111 superyacht line at DIBS (2022-03-09 17:15:00 +0100)">with Gulf Craft unveiling its latest model, the 111</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco launches series of Superyacht NFTs (2022-03-09 15:15:00 +0100)">Oceanco revealing its first line of superyacht NFTs in collaboration with designer Timur Bozca of Bozca Design</a>.All visitors agreed that the event was a credit to the investment within the Emirates to cater to the yachting industry in its entirety. The superyacht avenue was accompanied by an array of dining and lounging areas that offered refreshment from the heat of the day and all the visitors found an abundance of opportunity for networking and business.&nbsp;

Dubai International Boat Show 2022

The Dubai International Boat Show 2022 is now over and all visitors are reporting an excellent week in the new location.

Dubai International Boat Show 2022: UAEs most prominent superyacht event returns with a bang

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has announced plans to enter the world of NFTs with a series of non-fungible tokens, branded Superyacht NFTs. The Dutch firm is the first superyacht builder to charter these waters, and the first to “anchor in the Ethereum blockchain”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219622/image/large-4f169e306c8ff0aa176bd5a4357b163a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219622">“Entering the world of NFTs felt like a natural progression for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and we wanted to make sure we offered something unique and exciting,” Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director, commented. “Which is why we are putting fun and engagement at the heart of Superyacht NFTs. We are making the exclusive more inclusive.”&nbsp;The collection of Superyacht NFTs are designed by Timur Bozca of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca Design</a>, based on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49625" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIBS 2019: Oceanco reveals new 105m Esquel explorer yacht concept (2019-02-26 15:30:00 +0100)">105-metre explorer concept Esquel&nbsp;</a>that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> drew up together back in 2019. Each NFT will allow holders exclusive access to ongoing benefits, both virtually and in the physical world. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> is working with a number of partner brands to add further rewards for the holding community.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219623/image/large-b4c8ef64e1f566183dd9f943a8478ba5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219623">Each NFT will be unique and embedded with some rare features – bolstering their exclusivity and desirability. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> plans to add collectible add-ons to the mix, including toys and accessories, to bring even more benefits for Superyacht NFT holders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219624/image/large-75fd82b19d3a22becf613e27a2733a76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219624"> “At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, it is important to push the industry’s boundaries and challenge ourselves to continuously grow,” Dr Mahammed Barwani, Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, commented.Pre-registration is currently live for those interested in getting their hands on the first drop of Superyacht NFTs. A percentage of the revenue from these non-fungible tokens will be donated to charities that help protect the oceans.

Oceanco launches a series of Superyacht NFTs 

Oceanco has announced that it’s entering the world of NFTs with a series of non-fungible tokens, branded Superyacht NFTs. 

Oceanco launches series of Superyacht NFTs 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karmarine Shipyard (Company)">Karmarine Shipyard</a> has completed the transformation of the 1982 semi-submersible support yacht AS&nbsp;Super Servant 3, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Oshima Shipbuilding</a>.&nbsp; She left the Turkish yard as a “world-girdling” expedition motor yacht with an exterior styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Bozca Design</a>, an array of standout features and new insignia. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216914/image/large-421ef462ee71c88e89274b2f33a0a07c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216914"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OK146.0m (479'0&quot;)Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd1982">OK</a>, as she’s since been named, is unorthodox, to say the least. She has a length of 146 metres and a beam of 32.01-metres, which is most concentrated on her aft deck that boasts an impressive 3,300 open space. In her previous life, she was used as a ship to transport yachts, hence this large open flat deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karmarine Shipyard (Company)">Karmarine Shipyard</a> took full advantage of this deck, as it is not only spacious – providing accommodation for 70 different toys, including a 46-metre sailing yacht, multiple tenders, buggies, amphibious vehicles and a sea plane – but can also be partially submerged. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216915/image/large-9dad241a60f86c63ed920ede35a70deb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216915"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karmarine Shipyard (Company)">Karmarine Shipyard</a> enhanced her internal strength so that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OK146.0m (479'0&quot;)Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd1982">OK</a> can handle both stern and side loading. Her submerging ability allows her to carry a wide range of tenders and toys, it also allows the vessel to transform into an “island concept”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216918/image/large-f404d9899fe2e64eb1816d04e4ba0d6f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216918">Some of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OK146.0m (479'0&quot;)Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd1982">OK</a>’s standout features include a glass-wrapped sun deck Jacuzzi, an outdoor cinema, a tennis court and a botanic garden. She also features not one, but four large aquariums. Some of her more practical features include a car ramp, a 40-tonne crane and a vertical wind turbine. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216913/image/large-73f750c61f98e2b306202dfe48622147.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216913"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OK146.0m (479'0&quot;)Oshima Shipbuilding Co Ltd1982">OK</a> can accommodate up to 20 guests, who’ll benefit from staterooms that have panoramic 360-degree views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216916/image/large-dd5c2b9dcfbe057c82d67dcac3439533.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216916">

146m semi-submersible explorer yacht OK

Karmarine Shipyard has completed the transformation of the 146m semi-submersible support yacht OK.

146m OK completes transformation – she's semi-submersible and can carry up to 70 toys

A year ago this month, during the annual HISWA press tour, an exciting brand was announced; <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> was established to deliver a new perspective on innovative engineering and naval architecture. This new company was formed as a way for two long-time strategic partners to work collaboratively on some of the world’s most unique superyacht projects, marrying creativity with engineering expertise, and has been one of the industry’s most talked about business developments over the past year.<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/339411383" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Since the launch, it’s been both an eventful and successful year for the Southampton-based company. The first major event was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral’s</a> unveiling of the next-generation 102-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">&nbsp;Sinot&nbsp;</a>designed superyacht concept Balance, in addition to an interesting partnership with young designer Jeremy Kitzinger to conceive <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/lavilla-yacht-concept-created-by-jeremy-kitzinger-and-lateral" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Lavilla.</a>&nbsp;January 2019 saw the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/bravo-eugenia-yacht-oceanco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">delivery</a> of the much-anticipated 109-metre superyacht <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> from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco&nbsp;</a>whose naval architecture came from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral’</a>s drawing boards. More recently, in February the striking 105-metre eco-friendly explorer yacht concept Esquel was unveiled at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2019">Dubai International Boat Show</a>, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5291" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bozca Design Ltd (Company)">Timur Bozca</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gina Brennan (Company)">Gina Brennan</a> with naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral.</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48785/image/large-5ff79a0da2a9daecfd489515cacb1591.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48785"> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/81636/image/large-98c2091ee3f7bfc13f36ab4bd52735ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81636"> In terms of their services,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">&nbsp;Lateral</a> provides complete engineering expertise to the superyacht industry from the conception of a project right through to its delivery. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> is collaborating with shipyards, designers and a wide spectrum of industry partners on a highly diverse portfolio of projects. With its core competence in engineering, the company focuses on developing meaningful innovation, which according to its manifesto, begins with asking new questions.To find out more about the new questions <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> has been challenging over the last year, and its aspirations for the future, SuperYacht Times finds out the latest from Managing Director James Roy.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/81635/image/large-2a89a962a18bf4e8f4138bfe09d7548d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81635"> What has been the particular focus for the workforce over the last year?We have a number of specific areas we focus on in the business and it is very much about balancing the needs of today with the vision of tomorrow. Today's work is delivering a high quality, flexible and responsive service to our current projects. We have 377 metres of new-build under construction for which we are providing engineering and naval architecture.&nbsp;In addition to this, we are working with multiple owners’ teams delivering technical consultancy and early project development in the pre-contract stages of four projects, the smallest at 65 metres, through to the largest at 130 metres. On top of this, we have a steady stream of smaller consultancy and refit projects. In our first year, the team of 55 will have undertaken over 100,000 man-hours of engineering, and that takes a lot of energy and focus.At the same time, we have to balance that against looking to tomorrow’s future. Our R&amp;D focus is heavily biased towards the development of new propulsion and energy architecture systems, with particular emphasis on electrification, alternative fuels and hull refinements for improved performance. It is an exciting time in the wider marine industry, and we are leveraging technology from many areas into our thinking.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65527/image/large-0650e4d796a63d71b7ee53746a334aea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65527">How do you think has Lateral been able to secure its position as one of the top players in the industry so quickly?We are fortunate that we started from a very solid baseline within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/238" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMT Nigel Gee (Company)">BMT,</a> the core of the business was well established and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/238" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BMT Nigel Gee (Company)">BMT</a> brand well recognised in the market. Married to that a simple and compelling strategy for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral,</a> and a carefully developed plan for the first year. Ultimately good old-fashioned business development skills have been a key ingredient, which means getting on planes, trains and automobiles and talking to people across the entire superyacht ecosystem.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58662/image/large-3e0064a55ff2d3da7a38f11646796f35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58662">The launch of <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&nbsp;</a>within our first year has also served as tangible evidence of our brand’s credibility, and the LIFE platform that underpins her the degree to which we can bring technology to bear in better serving the design community. All of that said, we continuously reflect on ourselves and recognise that we remain a new brand and many parts of the industry have not yet heard of us, so there is no room for complacency.It is worth noting that, in launching the company there has been some confusion with some people thinking that we are diversifying into design. We have no short or long term plans to do so: our business is built on our core competence of engineering and naval architecture and to enable design and will continue to be so. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/81634/image/large-1143b59eb293af2674c5cfde5d74b33f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81634"> What makes&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral&nbsp;</a>so unique?That is an interesting question. When I really reflect on an authentic answer, it is that we do more than just supply naval architecture and engineering. Our brand DNA which has a focus on innovation not being just about creating new solutions, but starting with asking the right questions, indeed asking new questions. Via this thinking we can help bring new perspectives from the start of a project onwards. What that means in practice is that we make ourselves part of a project’s ideation; what is the narrative and how is the application of technology going to serve that and give the design community greater creative flexibility? That insight can be critical in laying the foundations for a complex project: it is far more than numbers and drawings.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/81631/image/large-db3b9bd7f8f28ff11899da54bcda27ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81631">How would you describe the working dynamic of the team at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>?Our workload is very high and fast-paced, so intense would be one way of describing it. We have put in place a core management team who are the experts that lead our technical disciplines and projects, we very much want to develop leadership at all levels of the business so that we have a supportive and open working environment. I think that if we had a motto, it would be work hard and play hard.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/81633/image/large-a73cbc8098004a403fe1523f76360ac0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81633">What plans does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a>&nbsp;have for the coming year? &nbsp;The last twelve months have passed very quickly. Time flies when you are busy either doing the work or chasing it, and even more quickly when you are doing both! The year ahead has some exciting milestones with existing projects coming to life and exploring new ideas via collaboration with a wide spectrum of designers, shipyards and technical partners.If you had shown me everything we would achieve in 365 days I would have said we don’t have enough people! I would like to thank the entire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Latera</a>l team for their hard work and commitment over the last year, as well as our clients and partners with whom we openly collaborate. Here’s to the next 365 days!&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/81632/image/large-e6e80913285cf1b721636c64f1562e6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81632">Head to the company’s <a href="https://www.lateral.engineering/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">website</a> to find out more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral’s</a> exciting projects and plans for the future.

Lateral Naval Architects celebrates one year anniversary 

Lateral Naval Architects is celebrating its one year anniversary today. Find out more about the company's story here. 

Insight: Lateral Naval Architects one year on 

On the opening day of this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1709" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show (Company)">Dubai International Boat Show</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has unveiled a striking new 105-metre expedition yacht concept named. Designed by Timur Bozca and Gina Brennan, Esquel is created for adventurous owners looking to cruise the remotest regions of our planet in the comfort and safety expected from an Oceanco superyacht in a sub-5,000 GT package.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65527/image/large-0650e4d796a63d71b7ee53746a334aea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65527">Esquel is equipped with a sophisticated diesel-electric propulsion framework that is engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> to deliver dependable green power no matter where the yacht finds itself. With a range of 7,000 nm at 13 knots, no destination is out of reach for this world explorer. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/65526/image/large-4a08ec609065fd7ffd46502016310019.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65526">To allow Esquel to safely cruise in polar regions, she has been designed with an ice-strengthened hull and Polar Classification. In addition, an advanced dynamic positioning system further reduces Esquel’s footprint by removing the need for an anchor in marine sensitive areas.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65525/image/large-28f2436d63ec4b58a791ff24ffbb66c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65525">To match the yacht’s extreme cruising capabilities, the design team created a true home-away-from-home vessel where guests can realistically and comfortably spend prolonged periods on away from civilisation. “While the exterior of the expedition yacht is very masculine and modern, the interior is stylish and warm with comfortable furniture to create the feeling of a home away from home,” says Brennan.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65530/image/large-0dc968fa2f8fa9f34514e83f782b9c8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65530">Designed with a flexible layout to match various owners’ requirements, the overall theme is one of comfortable family living and exceptional views to the outside. A grand panoramic portal in the master suite will be the first sight that greets the owner each morning while a lounge and cosy fireplace become the perfect way to wind down after a day in the wild. Connectivity with the outside world was another priority in the design phase and Esquel remains as connected in the Arctic as she is in Monaco or New York.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65522/image/large-e19cbedf7b48ea06bfd45c9fed477917.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65522"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/65531/image/large-df32d8de13d952c2b7aac586567b3bb8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65531">The flexible interior and exterior deck layout means Esquel can also be set up to support marine conservation efforts by hosting several laboratories, workshops and scientists on board.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65528/image/large-f3ba52524144f13929d0829d8dd6d336.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65528"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/65524/image/large-2eee722546b3540723a3aed8ca72354a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65524">The striking exterior is the work of Timur Bozca who drew a profile from one connected shape that gives Esquel her bold appearance. “My inspiration for Esquel was a space rocket,” he explains. “While her lines are stately and chic, she is clearly a no-nonsense, high-tech, go- anywhere vessel that would be equally comfortable in the Med or in the Arctic Circle."<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65523/image/large-ec8c26376baa6f725c026b7ba0229e46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65523">

New Oceanco yacht Esquel concept unveiled in Dubai

Oceanco 's new superyacht Esquel concept has been unveiled at the Dubai International Boat Show today.

DIBS 2019: Oceanco reveals new 105m Esquel explorer yacht concept 

Turkish designer Timur Bozca has revealed a new lightweight high performance sailing yacht packed with a range of high-tech features. The 55m concept Cauta is designed with a carbon fibre hull and fitted with a revolutionary Dynarig system to increase efficiency and enhance the sailing pleasure on board. The yacht is dressed in a ‘Elite Supernova Silver’ colour scheme to match the design’s innovative lines and advanced technological systems incorporated into the daily use of the vessel.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/159799/image/large-9c6c60eecc0dede38c86696a49940471.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159799"> Inspired by the aerodynamic and efficient shape of an albatross in flight, Cauta has been designed with a minimalist approach to make the yacht as comfortable and easily maintainable as possible during long periods on board with the owner and his guests. The lightweight structure on the outside gives inspiration to the functional and eclectic interior spaces.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/159800/image/large-3c343364bf15ee357fe9bd45865d6a62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159800">  <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/159801/image/large-a89c4c245444dfec7193303b2771114f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159801"> OLED technology was applied in creating an illuminative experience inside with an abundance of soft LED lights adding an element of added space to interior guest areas.On board is accommodation for ten guests and eight crew members. A full beam master suite is located towards the stern offering the most pace and comfortable sleeping quarters anywhere on the yacht. Unlike traditional yachts, all guest cabins provide unmatched exterior views with a magical underwater experience through massive monolithic polycarbonate side and floor panels.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/159802/image/large-f4e72665ce6f72d88f230290fb6163fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159802">  <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/159803/image/large-0544a62da2ed0027bf516434a5cbaefa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159803"> Cauta is a diesel-electric sailing yacht and powered through an innovative shaft and feathering prop. With all three Caterpillar C12.9 gensets in operation, the yacht runs through a Siemens electric engine to increase power efficiency, reduce consumption noise and vibration.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/159804/image/large-5075d90bd6c89da0b76e40f7ae34162a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/159804">