The past 12 months have been one of Oceanco’s busiest periods, and the sheer variety of its landmark moments across the year demonstrates the Dutch yacht builder’s agile approach. From delivering the spectacular Seven Seas and the head-turning three-masted schooner Koru (its largest yacht to date, at 125 meters (410 feet) to completion of its three-year full rebuild of H, the Oceanco fleet has welcomed some remarkable additions. And to round off the momentous year, just before Christmas, a 5,000 GT motoryacht was moved from Oceanco’s Zwijndrecht Phase 1 facilities to its Alblasserdam outfitting facilities, where it will join Y722 to see out the last of its construction phases.

A NEW OFFERING: SIMPLY CUSTOM

Arguably, though, Oceanco’s biggest news of the year was its brand-new offering in the 80-meter (263-foot) size range, sitting alongside its renowned core of fully custom yachts. Simply Custom promises an exciting new way to build a custom Oceanco while streamlining the process for owners.

Understanding that some clients value a less technically focused yacht building experience—albeit still desiring the pedigree and comfort of an Oceanco—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.

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.

SIMPLY DELIVERING ON EVERY LEVEL

Oceanco is renowned for the technical excellence of its yachts. That means going the extra mile in areas you might not see, but you can certainly feel.

The Simply Custom technical foundation ensures a Simply Custom yacht delivers on every level, providing features as standard that others see as “extras.” From superior seakeeping and highly optimized hydrodynamics to the elimination of noise and vibration, a Simply Custom technical package prioritizes the comfort and experience of those onboard.

It also allows for an intuitive customization approach that is simple to understand and implement, offering solutions tailored to lifestyle needs as well. These include watersports and diving packages; an entertainment package featuring state-of-the-art AV, IT and lighting installation; and enhanced sustainability via a Smart-Eco package.

SIMPLY COMFORTABLE: SUPERIOR SEAKEEPING PROVIDES BALANCE

Rigorous attention to detail and collaboration with leading suppliers, such as Quantum, result in performance that is optimized for the latest stabilization technology, providing the best seakeeping possible on an 80-meter yacht. This means owners and their guests are able to focus on recharging, resetting and enjoying their time onboard.

SIMPLY ELEGANT: TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IS OPTIMIZED

At the core of the Simply Custom technical foundation is an all-electric propulsion system with a DC electrical architecture. Variable-speed generators drive azimuthing thrusters that deliver propulsion efficiency alongside best-of-class maneuverability. Together, this compact but powerful system allows effective, safe and reliable dynamic positioning, with high levels of redundancy. Meaning every Simply Custom yacht is engineered to operate in all conditions, including areas with anchoring restrictions.

Oceanco is always mindful of its yachts’ futures as well as their impact. Variable-speed generators ensure maximum fuel efficiency, while an energy storage system room allows for the addition of batteries to enhance the power management system onboard. The Simply Custom technical foundation is fully compatible with alternative renewable diesel fuels such as HVO, allowing owners to opt for low-carbon fuel to reduce the yacht’s carbon emission by approximately 80-90 percent compared to using normal marine diesel fuel.

And to complement the advanced propulsion system, Simply Custom’s technical foundation features a next-generation optimized and tested hull design that is the result of a decade-long collaboration and refinement between Oceanco, Lateral and MARIN.

SIMPLY TRANQUIL: NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE ELIMINATED

In a world where we are driven to distraction, peace and peace of mind are the ultimate luxury. As with all Oceanco yachts, low levels of noise and vibration are central to the Simply Custom technical foundation. Every possible consideration is made to ensure absolute serenity in all guest areas.

Simply Custom’s technical foundation features a fully dry exhaust system. This means all engine outlets are located away from guests, up in the mast rather than at the waterline, with integrated catalytic reactors and continuous diesel particulate filters for reduced emissions.

With distractions eliminated, owners and guests can finally focus on what matters most to them.

THE COLLECTION REVEALED

With the technical base established, 15 top-tier studios were invited to partner on Simply Custom. The result is The Collection, delivering an unprecedented variety of choice from a single technical foundation 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:

From Bozca Limitless Design, 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.

On Clarity, from Espen Øino International, 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.

H2 Yacht Design 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.

Hot Lab’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.

For Interstellar, as the name suggests, Lobanov Design 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.

Distilling over 30 years’ experience in the business, Nuvolari Lenard 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.

Oceanco’s unique design for Pegasus combines strength with lightness; curved and straight surfaces blend to create soft, curved edges bringing an incredible, timeless aesthetic.

With the Carinae design, Pascoli International 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.

For SS80, Sorgiovanni Design 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.

Taylor Design’s Aeolus 80 bears the same hallmark design features of her 131-meter (430-foot) 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.

Team For Design – Enrico Gobbi 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.

Proteus is a timeless design base superstructure for today and tomorrow, says The A Group; 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.

Inspired by a national park in Brazil, the design for Dunes from the Touch Studio 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.

Vallicelli Design’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.

An arrestingly pure hull and delicate sculpting of the simplest of forms, create the most elegant beauty of Winch Design’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.

To learn more about Simply Custom and explore The Collection’s designs in greater detail, head to oceancoyacht.com/simply-custom.