The currently in-build 109-metre Oceanco superyacht Project has become the first Oceanco to enter the builder’s new construction facilities. The superyacht has been moved to undergo all remaining construction activities; inside painting, installing of large equipment and placement of its superstructure.
Acquired by Oceanco in May 2019, the facilities are located 10 kilometres down the river from the Oceanco Headquarters and outfit facilities in Alblasserdam.
The new Oceanco premises encompass 28 acres of construction facilities. The main area, which is 570m X 200 (nearly 114,000 square meters) includes offices and conference rooms, construction facilities, outfit facilities, a piping shop, paint facilities, and sandblasting facilities.
Oceanco acquired the premises of Zwijndrecht as part of the company’s long-term initiative for growth, expansion and consolidation of its construction activities. Intrinsic to Oceanco’s vision for increased efficiency, these new facilities will be a hub that will allow numerous co-makers to physically set up offices alongside the construction works, encouraging maximum synergy and co-maker alignment among all parties.
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These facilities will be utilised for steel hull manufacturing for new builds; maintenance, refit & lifetime extension activities; a superyacht brain park and an educational campus.
Oceanco is taking a leadership role in creating a platform intended to lead to cost savings, innovation, job creation and a more sensible use of energy and raw materials.
The 109-metre superyacht is set to become the third largest by Oceanco, next to the 110-metre Jubilee and the 109-metre Bravo Eugenia recently delivered to Dallas Cowboys owner. She will debut her build here in the new facilities until transferred in due course to Oceanco’s outfiiting facilities in Alblasserdam.
Other recent news on Oceanco’s largest vessels encompass legendary sailing superyacht Black Pearl docked in Saint-Petersburg and the delivery of the 90-metre superyacht DreAMBoat.
Alberto Mancini's Azimut S8 is both aggressive and elegant, which makes it perfectly fit into the stylistic framework of the entire S-series.According to Azimut “S8 stands out from its competitors, primarily due to its unprecedented manoeuvrability, quiet operation and significantly lower fuel consumption”.Lightweight and durable material from which flybridge, deck and bathing platform are made, together with three Volvo Penta IPS 1350 engines with a capacity of 1,000 litres. with. each is a guarantee of outstanding speed capabilities. The yacht can develop up to 34 knots or cruise at 27 knots. On top of that, the Carbon-Tech generation boat has a joystick instead of a helm wheel, active trimmer position control.The main system includes additional Kohler generator 28 kW, sea keeper Stabilizer NG16 and upgraded air conditioning system.Exterior has automatic bimini on the flybridge, cockpit table with carbon finishing top, cover for a garage door with logo. Also, underwater lights: 4 on each side and 4 on aft section and 4 hidden secret lights on the bow, 2 on the aft. Also, the yacht has a place for a spacious garage for water toys.Another feature of the S8, designed for eight guests, is its ergonomic layout: four spacious cabins, as many bathrooms, are located on the lower deck due to the compact engine room. The interiors, created by Francesco Guida, exude hospitality and sophistication. They can be decorated in one of two colours - “Platinum” and “Black Pearl”.
May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020
The 30th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) will take place from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 September 2020 at Port Hercule in Monaco.The organisers are fully aware of the strategic importance of the MYS to the companies that participate each year – for growing their business, sales and marketing.The Monaco Yacht Show 2020 will probably be one of the first opportunities this year to bring together the yachting industry and meet private customers to discuss current and future market trends and share a true superyachting experience that only a visit to a salon can offer.The MYS offers the perfect setting for establishing direct relations based on trust. Future buyers can visit several yachts all in one day, compare them, meet the designers, and discuss with brokers and shipyards. Such a totally immersive experience is as essential as it can be decisive when considering the purchase or construction of a superyacht.MYS is keeping a close eye on how the pandemic is evolving, hoping there will be a healthier and more stable situation around the globe in the coming months.Also, the MYS, we will implement directives issued by the government of Monaco and the World Health Organisation (WHO) that reflect how the pandemic has evolved by September 2020.
May 25, 2020
Ulstein Verft delivered 88.5-metre Espen Øino-designed explorer yacht Olivia O after reconstruction. Planning and engineering work began on the boat in November 2016. The project’s hull and superstructure were constructed in Croatia by the Brodosplit.Though Oliva O is Ulstein’s first private superyacht project, well-known superyacht designer Espen Oeino brings valuable experience.Designed and built by Ulstein Verft - a yard better known for commercial vessels, ferries and workboats, Olivia O is characterised by a striking reverse bow and explorer profile.Olivia O can sleep up to 20 in eight cabins, including Pullman bunks while crew accommodation is for 30 people.
May 25, 2020
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May 22, 2020