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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
| |Length ft (m) | |Naval Architect | |Interior Designer | |Photo |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Seven Seas Seven Seas The phrase "Seven Seas" can refer either to a particular set of seven seas or to a great expanse of water in general. Today in modern times, this also includes the four oceans, and three large 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Amevi Amevi Amevi is the personal motor yacht of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. Mittal ordered the yacht in 2007; it was built at Oceanco ship-yard in the Netherlands.- Design and Engine :... |
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 |
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262' (80m) | 2001 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | Camillo Costantini The "A" Group |
• 1 Master suite • 4 Vip suites • 7 ensuite guest cabins |
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| Indian Empress Indian Empress Indian Empress is one of the larger private yachts in the world at 95 meters in length and is owned by Indian business baron Dr. Vijay Mallya. Launched in 2000 as Al Mirqab, she was finished at the Oceanco yard in Holland to the design of the A Group after having had her hull assembled in Durban,... ex. Al Mirqab |
312' (95m) | 2000 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | The "A" Group | • 2 Master suites • 14 ensuite guest cabins |
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| Constellation Constellation In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky.... |
262' (80m) | 1999 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | The "A" Group | • 2 Master suites • 4 Vip suites • 6 ensuite guest cabins |
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| Anastasia Anastasia Anastasia is a personal name and the female form of the Greek male name Anastasius/Anastasios meaning "resurrection." The name, and its male counterpart, were often given to Greek children born around December 2 or around Easter during the early days of Christianity. It is the name of several... |
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 |
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| Natita ex. Dilbar |
217' (66m) | 2005 | Oceanco | Oceanco | Alberto Pinto | • 1 double owner's suite • 1 double vip cabin • 4 twin guest cabins |
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| Lady Lola | 206' (63m) | 2002 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | Francois Zuretti | • 1 Master suite • 3 double guest cabins • 1 twin guest cabin |
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| Lady Christina | 203' (62m) | 2005 | Oceanco | Oceanco | Francois Zuretti | • 1 Owner's suite • 2 double guest cabins • 2 twin guest cabins |
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| Pegasus ex. Alfa Four |
197' (60m) | 2004 | Oceanco | Oceanco | Andrew Winch | • 1 Master suite • 1 Vip suite • 4 double guest cabins |
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| Helios ex. Pegasus |
194' (59m) | 2001 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | Marc-Michaels | • 1 Master suite • 5 ensuite guest cabins |
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| 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 |
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| Sunrise | 170' (52m) | 2000 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | The "A" Group | • 1 Master suite • 5 ensuite guest cabins |
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| 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 |
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| Lazy Z | 165' (50.55m) | 1997 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | The "A" Group | • 1 Master suite • 4 double guests cabins • 1 twin guest cabin |
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| Deep Blue ex. Ultimate |
143' (44m) | 1996 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | Donald Starkey | • 1 Master suite • 2 double guests cabins • 2 twin guest cabin |
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| Applause | 149' (45.55m) | 1994 | Oceanco | The "A" Group | The "A" Group | • 1 Master suite • 3 double guests cabins • 2 twin guest cabin |
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| Caprice | 123' (37.50m) | 1994 | Gerhard Gilgenast | Gilgenast | Donald Starkey | • 1 Master suite • 3 twin guest cabins | |
| 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 |