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2 days ago
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Oceanco's New 364-Foot Megayacht Is One of Its Largest Vessels Yet
Oceanco's newest fleet member is one for the books. The simply named Y726 measures an imposing 364 feet, making it one of the largest vessels the Dutch shipyard has built to date. The newly launched megayacht will embark on sea trials in the coming months before it is officially delivered later this year, according to a statement shared by Oceanco on Saturday. More from Robb Report An Ultra-Modern Home on a Rare Double Lot in L.A.'s Silver Lake Lists for $3.8 Million An Abraham Lincoln-Signed Copy of the 13th Amendment Could Fetch $12 Million at Auction This Swinging Laurel Canyon Abode Has Hosted Everyone From Mick Jagger to a 1980s Bond Girl Commissioned in 2022 by an experienced yachter and loyal Oceanco client, the custom cruiser showcases a striking exterior by Espen Øino International and an upscale interior by Mark Berryman Design. The naval architecture was executed by Lateral Naval Architects, the Oceanco team, and the owner's long-time yachting representative, Dan Jackson, of Falcon Yacht Management. 'This project is the result of bold design ambition and robust engineering,' Lateral's programme director, Lee Archer, said in a statement. 'Through close collaboration with Oceanco and the project's design partners, Y726 stands as a testament not only to engineering enabling design at the highest level, but also to the power of collaboration as a catalyst for excellence.' Y726 has a beam of roughly 52 feet and an impressive displacement of 4,550 GT, meaning it ranks as one of the biggest Oceanco yachts by volume. The largest motor yacht in the Dutch yard's fleet is Infinity. Delivered in 2022, the epic 384-footer has a beam of 53 feet and a volume of 4,978 GT. Y726 is big, but Infinity is bigger. Oceanco is also behind the tallest sailing ship in the world, the 417-foot Koru, which reportedly belongs to billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Y726 offers more than just an incredible amount of space, of course. The newcomer is brimming with lavish amenities. The light and airy interior features a cinema lounge, a gym, a spa with sauna and steam room, and a beach club with a bar that opens directly onto the outdoor swim platform. The exterior is also home to an idyllic winter garden, a covered cocktail area, an outdoor cinema, a private owner's area with a Jacuzzi, and a multi-purpose entertainment zone with another Jacuzzi and a swimming pool. To top it off, the megayacht offers swish accommodations for up to 28 guests and 34 crew. 'From the outset, Y726 has benefited from a deeply collaborative, trusting, and positive spirit,' adds Oceanco's project director, Edske Smit. 'She is set to be a standout addition to the Oceanco fleet, and we're grateful for the strong partnerships with our co-makers, design team, and the owner's team that brought this vision to life.' As we said, Y726 is one for the books. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
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09-03-2025
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Authorities make disturbing discovery after investigating creator of Jeff Bezos' yacht: 'This is a warning'
While trees may not be able to talk, there are organizations in the world that are still giving them a voice. In the Netherlands, prosecutors fined the maker of Jeff Bezos' "superyacht" after the company was caught using illegally obtained materials during the boat's construction. An investigation into Dutch boatmaking company Oceanco was opened in March 2022. The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands was notified of the possibility of "blood teak" from Myanmar being used for the deck of Jeff Bezos' yacht. Blood teak is a term used to describe illegally harvested teak from Myanmar. The EU, UK, and U.S. have all sanctioned Myanmar teak imports due to its links to the country's military junta. Since February 2021, over 3,000 people have been killed as a result of the junta. The sanctions were put in place to also act as a possible deterrent in purchasing blood teak. Do you think gas stoves should be banned nationwide? No way Let each state decide I'm not sure Definitely Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. According to the Public Prosecution Service, the investigation revealed that Oceanco purchased products made of Myanmar teak from a Turkish woodworking company in 2022. In November 2024, the Public Prosecution Service announced that it had reached an agreement with Oceanco to fine the company $157,000 for the offense. Additionally, the boatmaker also acknowledged its failure to meet the requirements of the European Timber Regulation. In a statement regarding the case, EIA Forests Campaign Leader Faith Doherty reiterated the importance of enforcing the law. "This is the second criminal fine issued in the past two weeks involving traders illegally purchasing and using Myanmar teak in the EU and UK markets," Doherty said. "Finally, the law is being implemented and, once again, this is a warning to those who think they can continue to buy blood teak from Myanmar without consequences." By discouraging potential buyers from purchasing blood teak from Myanmar, governments around the world can help end illegal timber operations. Not only do these illegal timber operations commit countless human rights violations, but they contribute to the deforestation and removal of valuable ecosystems. "EIA urges the authorities to implement sanctions targeted at Myanmar teak by investigating those who have recently been found in violation of the EUTR for Myanmar timber imports," Doherty said. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
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26-02-2025
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Oceanco's Wild New 331-Foot Superyacht Concept Is Like a Sculpture for the High Seas
Some superyacht concepts border on fantasy, others cling to reality by making uninspired, minor tweaks to proven designs. Oceanco and Vripack have moved in another direction with the elegant 331-foot Lily, a concept that would be the wildest yacht on the water, if it finds an owner, but is also highly functional. The Dutch shipyard—maker of some of yachting's most groundbreaking builds, Black Pearl and H3 among them—tasked design studio Vripack to come up with a yacht for clients they call 'changemakers who want to leave a mark.' More from Robb Report This Curvaceous 140-Foot Hybrid Catamaran Is Powered by AI From Lap Pools to Grecian Spas: How Yacht Designers Are Bringing Wellness to the High Seas You Can Now Have a Two-Story Beach Club With a Waterfall on Your Oceanco Superyacht Never shying from designing its own superyacht paradigm-shifters, Vripack has introduced dozens of concepts ranging from a 'pandemic-proof' explorer yacht, an ultra-wide 85-footer and a 177-foot superyacht with an innovative layout and a cigar lounge as the cherry on top. Vripack happily took up the challenge for Oceanco's second-gen Beyond Custom series, which follows its Simply Custom series from six world-class design studios. 'Lily neatly straddles the line between blue-sky thinking and buildability, which is exactly what Beyond Custom is all about,' said Marnix Hoekstra, Vripack's co-creative director. Vripack employed multiple inspirations to bring Lily to life—a sailing superyacht with its unbroken lines, a spider-like web for the interior, but mostly the concept's namesake, a water lily. 'Viewing the yacht from the aft reveals an exterior that wraps around like the curving leaves of a protective cocoon,' says Hoekstra. Lily's asymmetrical, split-level design optimizes sightlines and airflow, but also maximizes owner and guest spaces on board. The gigayacht is more than graceful, claims Hoekstra. 'It's buildable.' The yacht has no side walkways or terraces, giving the appearance of a smooth, closed-off otherworldly watercraft. The superstructure, however, is lined with one-way glass windows that allow onboard privacy and exceptional views of the ocean. The interior has both folding and overlapping decks that appear unconnected, a perception aided by the extensive use of glass and split levels that diminish real barriers. 'We were struck by how a lily's petals overlap one another and only touch at the center of the flower,' says Hoekstra. 'We've echoed that structure transversely by layering the decks to create split level platforms and one and a half deck heights.' The main 'leisure deck' has a 13-foot-high ceiling attached to a wellness area, waterside swimming pool, gym, and watersports gallery. The interior also includes a glass mezzanine and stairway leading to nine guest staterooms (each 538 square feet), an open-plan cinema, and even a children's play area accessed by a suspension bridge. The owner's split-level quarters on the top deck measure 4,840 square feet and are joined to an almost equally large private deck and terrace (with, of course, a lily pond.) Lily will have Lateral Naval Architects' Energy Transition Platform (ETP) and hybrid Dynafin propulsion and fuel cell technology, standard on all of Oceanco's Beyond Custom series. 'Lily is a testament to what's possible when design meets advanced construction and engineering,' Paris Baloumis, group marketing director at Oceanco, said in a statement. 'It represents Oceanco's drive to deliver a fully realizable yacht for an owner ready to embrace the future. Lily is not just a statement of intent; it's a yacht ready to be brought to life.' Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
