Oceanco

Oceanco

Type	Large Custom Yacht Builder
Industry	Shipbuilding
Headquarters	Alblasserdam, Netherlands
Key people	Dr Mohammed Al Barwani; Marcel Onkenhout
Products	Megayachts
Website	[1]

Overview

Oceanco is a privately owned custom yacht builder that works in close relationship and alliance with key subcontractors to build full displacement yachts in 80m+ range. Since its inception in 1987, Oceanco has built 24 custom superyachts up to 95m in length. The Group currently has the ability to simultaneously build 5 yachts in the 80m+ category (in various stages of design, engineering and construction), delivering approximately two yachts per year. The Company operates in its single production facility (3.7ha with yacht building space of 45m x 145m) located in Alblasserdam, approximately 20km from Rotterdam, Netherlands. The yard has unrestricted direct access via the inland waterway system to the North Sea. Oceanco also maintains a sales, design and marketing and communications office in Monaco. Oceanco has announced that it is currently expanding its existing facility and operations to include sheds and dry-docks for yachts up to 140m in length.

History =

Oceanco came into existence in 1987, when a group of South African private investors under the guidance of then CEO, Richard Hein, began yacht-building operations, with the hulls and superstructures built in Durban, South Africa. The yachts were then transported to various facilities in the Netherlands where the finishing work took place. In 2002, Mr. Theodore Angelopoulos took control of Oceanco and embarked on a new building strategy focusing on the niche market of 80m+ megayachts and developed the “Y Generation” of Oceanco yachts which included AMEVI (Y701), 80m (262.47ft) and ALFA NERO (Y702) 82m (269.03ft). In 2008, the 75.5m (248ft) ANASTASIA was launched and in May 2009, the company launched the 85.47m (280.41ft) VIBRANT CURIOSITY with her amidships atrium, a 23ft (7m) pool and large interior volumes designed by Nuvolari & Lenard.

Current

Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman, acquired Oceanco in March 2010. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific through MB Holding Company LLC as well as investments in various other diversified assets. Marcel Onkenhout, former Deputy Managing Director of Oceanco, who has been with the company for 16 years, is the CEO.

SUNRAYS, Oceanco’s 85.5m (281ft) megayacht, was delivered in March 2010. The late Björn Johansson designed her exterior lines and the interior design is by Terence Disdale. She was succeeded by the 86m (282.19ft) Nuvolari & Lenard designed SEVEN SEAS, delivered in November 2010.

The Sam Sorgiovanni designed 89m (292ft) Y707 is currently under construction at the yard for delivery in 2012 as is the Igor Lobanov 85.60m (281ft) Y708.

Notable Yachts

Name	Length ft (m)	Completed	Naval Architect	Exterior Designer	Interior Designer	Accommodation	Photo
Y708 (no name yet)	280.84 (85.60m)	2012	Oceanco Azure	Igor Lobanov	Alberto Pinto	• Master suite with private sundeck with whirlpool • 2 VIP suites with foldable bulwarks and private exterior balconies • 4 double guest cabins • 1 office/conference/VIP suite
Y707 (no name yet)	285.43 (87.00m)	2012	Oceanco Azure	Sam Sorgiovanni	Sam Sorgiovanni	• Master suite, office and private exterior deck area with whirlpool • 1 VIP suite with lounge and his and her bathrooms • 4 double VIP cabins
Seven Seas	280.43 (85.47m)	2010	Oceanco Azure	Nuvolari Lenard	Nuvolari Lenard	• Master suite, office and private exterior deck area with whirlpool • 1 VIP suite with his and her bathrooms • 2 double VIP suites • 1 twin VIP cabin • 2 double guest cabins
Sunrays	280.52 (85.50m)	2010	Oceanco Azure	Björn Johansson	Terence Disdale	• Master suite, office and private exterior deck area with whirlpool • 3 VIP suites />• 2 double guest cabins • 2 twin guest cabins<br
Vibrant Curiosity	280.41 (85.47m)	2009	Oceanco Azure	Nuvolari Lenard	Nuvolari Lenard	• Master suite, office and private exterior deck area with whirlpool • 1 VIP suite with his and her bathrooms • 5 double VIP suites • 2 double guest cabins
Alfa Nero	269' (82m)	2007	Oceanco Azure	Nuvolari Lenard	Alberto Pinto	• Master suite, office and private exterior deck area with whirlpool • 1 Vip suite with his and her bathrooms • 1 double VIP suite • 1 double guest cabin • 2 twin guest cabins
Amevi	262' (80m)	2007	Oceanco Azure	Nuvolari Lenard	Alberto Pinto	• Master suite, owner's lounge and private exterior deck area with 2 whirlpools • 2 Vip suites with his and her bathrooms • 1 double VIP suite • 2 double guest cabins • 2 twin guest cabins
Stargate	262' (80m)	2001	Oceanco	The "A" Group	Camillo Costantini The "A" Group	• 1 Master suite • 4 Vip suites • 7 ensuite guest cabins
Indian Empress ex. Al Mirqab	312' (95m)	2000	Oceanco	The "A" Group	The "A" Group	• 2 Master suites • 14 ensuite guest cabins
Constellation	262' (80m)	1999	Oceanco	The "A" Group	The "A" Group	• 2 Master suites • 4 Vip suites • 6 ensuite guest cabins
Anastasia	248' (75.5m)	2008	Oceanco Azure	Sam Sorgiovanni	Sam Sorgiovanni	• Master suite, office and owner's balcony • 2 double VIP suites • 3 double guest cabins
Natita ex. Dilbar	217' (66m)	2005	Oceanco	Oceanco	Alberto Pinto	• 1 double owner's suite • 1 double vip cabin • 4 twin guest cabins
Lady Lola	206' (63m)	2002	Oceanco	The "A" Group	Francois Zuretti	• 1 Master suite • 3 double guest cabins • 1 twin guest cabin
Lady Christina	203' (62m)	2005	Oceanco	Oceanco	Francois Zuretti	• 1 Owner's suite • 2 double guest cabins • 2 twin guest cabins
Pegasus ex. Alfa Four	197' (60m)	2004	Oceanco	Oceanco	Andrew Winch	• 1 Master suite • 1 Vip suite • 4 double guest cabins
Helios ex. Pegasus	194' (59m)	2001	Oceanco	The "A" Group	Marc-Michaels	• 1 Master suite • 5 ensuite guest cabins
Lady Christine	183' (56m)	2001	Oceanco	The "A" Group	Gerard Villate The "A" Group	• 1 Master suite • 2 double guest cabins • 2 twin guest cabins
Sunrise	170' (52m)	2000	Oceanco	The "A" Group	The "A" Group	• 1 Master suite • 5 ensuite guest cabins
Idefix ex. Aspiration	139' (42.40m)	1998	Oceanco	The "A" Group	The "A" Group	• 1 Master suite • 2 double guests cabins • 2 twin guest cabins
Lazy Z	165' (50.55m)	1997	Oceanco	The "A" Group	The "A" Group	• 1 Master suite • 4 double guests cabins • 1 twin guest cabin
Deep Blue ex. Ultimate	143' (44m)	1996	Oceanco	The "A" Group	Donald Starkey	• 1 Master suite • 2 double guests cabins • 2 twin guest cabin
Applause	149' (45.55m)	1994	Oceanco	The "A" Group	The "A" Group	• 1 Master suite • 3 double guests cabins • 2 twin guest cabin
Caprice	123' (37.50m)	1994	Gerhard Gilgenast	Gilgenast	Donald Starkey	• 1 Master suite • 3 twin guest cabins<br
Anedigmi ex. Indian Achiever	163' (50m)	1993	Gerhard Gilgenast	Gilgenast	Donald Starkey	• 1 Master suite • 1 VIP suite • 2 double guests cabins • 1 twin guest cabin

External links

• Official homepage
• Review of the Lady Christine Yacht