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London's new £25m super yacht that's going to become the Thames' new party boat

The Dutch-built vessel will have space for 1,500 guests

• 18:02, 29 MAR 2022

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There's a new boat set to sail along the Thames this year. But this isn't going to be another one that you can just tap your oyster card to get on or sit and sip a simple pint on.

Instead, it's a sparkling 'superyacht' worth a whopping £25 million. Expected to arrive in London this August, the Dutch-built vessel is set to nab the title of London's largest floating company.

Titled Oceandiva London , it will have space for up to a huge 1,500 standing guests, or 600 seated, to attend all kinds of events including product launches, dinners, receptions and more. Guests will be able to hop on at various London locations, it is set for an official launch in autumn 2022.

At 86-metres long, the three-deck ship is claimed as a CO₂-neutral venue that will be powered by lithium battery packs backed up by mounted solar panels.

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When Oceandiva London arrives in the capital, it will find its home moored at the Royal Docks. Then, dependent on the event, you'll be able to get onto the ship at Canary Wharf, Excel, Greenwich, London Bridge or Tower Bridge.

The Dutch-founded company, named Oceandiva, already have ships in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands and this one is set to be stunning.

The designs of how the London ship will look show a matte grey, long vessel, with lots of open outdoor space and a proud Union Jack flag waving from the upper deck.

Oceandiva's website describes the exciting new arrival: "Spanning across three decks, this unique blank canvas venue provides clients the ability to host sensational events on the river, whether static or sailing, in the heart of the City."

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Unsurprisingly, it won't be a particularly cheap place to to throw a party. The Evening Standard reported that the events company Smart Group has already started taking bookings with hire rates starting at a whopping basic of £27,000 a night.

For catering, Oceandiva will use their long-term partner Moving Venue. They have " unparalleled experience delivering bespoke, seasonal menus at expertly designed events".

Totally versatile, you'll be able to host anything from weddings to film premieres, conferences to fashion shows or exhibitions to award cermonies on board the ship. But you'll just have to splash out to make a splash in the Thames.

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A new £25 million super yacht will host parties and dinners on the Thames

Oceandiva London is launching this autumn

Later this year, you might spot a shiny new vessel gliding down the Thames. And no, we’re not talking about another Uber boat. 

Due to arrive in the capital in August before officially launching in autumn, Oceandiva London is a massive £25 million super yacht that will soon take the title of London’s largest floating venue. 

The 86-metre-long three-deck ship will have space for 1,500 guests,  hosting dinners, receptions, product launches and more.  It will be moored at the Royal Docks and guests will be able to hop on at London Bridge, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, ExCel and Tower Bridge, depending on the event. 

Artist impressions of how the boat will look show a long, sleek vessel in a matte grey colour, with a Union Jack flag protruding from the upper deck:

Oceandiva  is a Dutch-founded company that already has ships operating in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. It claims that its London vessel will be a CO₂-neutral venue, powered by lithium battery packs backed up by mounted solar panels.

The Evening Standard reported that events company Smart Group have opened up bookings, with hire rates starting from an eye-watering basic of £27,000 a night.

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£25m events ‘superyacht’ to host dinners and galas on the Thames

A £25 million events “ superyacht ” with space for up to 1,500 guests is to start hosting dinners, receptions and product launches on the Thames from this autumn.

The Dutch built Oceandiva London will be the capital’s biggest floating venue. The 86 metre long ship will be moored at Royal Docks but guests will be able to embark from berths at London Bridge , Tower Bridge , Canary Wharf , Greenwich and ExCel. It is expected to arrive in London in August.

Greg Lawson, chief executive of operators, events company Smart Group said he had already started taking bookings for events. Hire rates start from a basic of £27,000 a night with capacity for up to 1,500 guests standing and 600 seated.

The three deck ship will be powered by lithium battery packs backed up by mounted solar panels to keep C02 emissions to a minimum.

Mr Lawson said: “Oceandiva is leading the way to a net zero future for the events industry. The project is the first of its kind in the world and where better to launch it than the world-beating city of London.

“Today is the culmination of six years of planning. The journey started with an ambition to create a multi-purpose event venue on the Thames – and after listening to stakeholders reflecting and adapting to the challenges of the modern era, sustainability needs to be at the core of everything that we do.”

Tracey Halliwell, director of tourism, conventions and major events, at the Mayor’s promotion agency London & Partners, said: “Meeting planners are always looking for something new, unique, unusual - and even more so, they’re looking for something green. Our hope is that Oceandiva should tick all of those boxes.”

Oceandiva, founded by Durch entrepreneur Edwin Petersen in 2003, already has ships operating in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium but this will be the first in the UK.

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Take a look at 22 Superyachts that have visited the UK in 2022

The number of Superyachts that visited the UK in 2022 is a record breaking figure. Despite the United Kingdom and Ireland being non-traditional cruising destinations, over the past year they’ve proven to be quite the yachting hotspots. MGMT’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Upton, says “throughout Winter 2021 and the past year, MGMT yacht agency have received a significant increase in inquiries from yachts whose owners want to explore the West coast of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides, to those wanting to cruise down the sunny Southwest coast, and London.”

As a result of the success of 2022, the UK has established itself as a global Superyacht hub, and 2023 will see the UK continue to rise in popularity.

Take a look at 22 Superyachts that have visited the UK in 2022:

1. m/y stardust.

Motor Yacht Stardust was spotted docked at Canary Wharf, London, in August 2022. The 62.5m motor yacht was built by  Amels in the Netherlands at their Vlissingen shipyard and designed by Tim Heywood. Her top speed is 16 knots. 

2. Boardwalk

The 76.5m Motor Yacht Boardwalk blessed her presence on the London Thames in July 2022. She 76.5m. She was built by Feadship in the Netherlands, with an interior styled by design house Amy Halffman. The luxury Superyacht includes an array of onboard entertainment features, such as a beauty salon and a top-of-the-range gym. 

3. Slipstream

CMN built the 60m long Superyacht Slipstream back in 2009. Andrew Winch designed her exterior and interior. On board M/Y Slipstream is six luxurious staterooms to accommodate up to 14 crew members and 12 guests.

4. M/Y Global

In 2007, Lurssen Yachts built the 67m M/Y Global. The luxury vessel features a design by Espen Øino and accommodate 12 guests and 18 crew members.

46.5m Motor Yacht Rahal was built in 2003 by Feadship at their Netherlands shipyard. The Superyachts exterior and interior design were by Terence Disdale Design, while her architecture was by De Voogt Naval Architects. She can accommodate up to 12 guests and 12 crew members.

6. M/Y Moon Sand

Motor yacht Moon Sand made her mark on the London Thames earlier this year. Fairly new to the yachting scene, Lurssen Yachts built the 55.5m vessel in their Germany facility in 2021. The interior of Moon Sand was designed by the English design house Bannenberg & Rowell. She accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious suites and holds up to 16 crew members.

READ MORE: Q&A With Bannenberg & Rowell Designs, Dickie Bannenberg

7. S/Y Hevea

Hevea is a Sailing Yacht with a length of 31.42m. She was built in 2012 by Southern Wind and features an exterior and interior design by Nauta Yachts S.r.l, while her architectural design is by Farr Yacht Design. The luxury Sailing Yacht can carry up to 8 guests and accommodate up to 5 crew members.

8. M/Y Sherpa

The magnificent Sherpa is a 73.6m Motor Yacht built by Feadship in the Netherlands and delivered in 2018. M/Y Sherpa can accommodate up to 13 guests in 7 staterooms, with 22 crew members.

9. M/Y Bravo Eugenia

With four nominations and two wins in 2019, Motor Yacht Bravo Eugenia has proven to be a major star in the Superyacht world. The luxury yacht was the winner of the ‘La Belle Classe Explorer Awards’ and ‘The World Yacht Trophies 2019’. She was also a finalist in the Asai Boating award 2019 and the International Superyacht Society Awards 2019.

In winter 2021/2022, she was spotted moored on the London Thames. At a length of 109m and with a gross tonnage of 3,418t, Bravo Eugenia caught the eyes of many in the city. She has a  hybrid engine which means she consumes 30% less fuel than other motor yachts similar to her size. The 109m Motor Yacht can accommodate 30 crew and 14 guests, in 7 suites.

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10. M/Y Pioneer

46.48m M/Y Pioneer was built in the USA by Palmer Johnson and delivered in 1996. The Superyacht was designed by Vripack, who also designed her naval architecture. Meanwhile, her interior was designed by Axel Vervoordt. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 9 crew members.

11. M/Y Echo

The 26m M/Y Echo is the Support vessel for M/Y Nebula. The Superyacht was built in Italy by Tecnomar and delivered in 2003. Luca Dini designed her stylish interior. She can accommodate up to 8 guests, with 2 crew members.

12. M/Y Phoenix

The 40.8m Motor Yacht Phoenix has been captured cruising around different locations in the UK throughout 2022. The yacht was built by Benetti Yachts and delivered in 2021. M/Y Phoenix can accommodate up to 10 guests, in 5 suites and carry up to 9 crew members.

13. M/Y Gallant Lady

The luxury 51.2m Motor Yacht Gallant Lady was built in 2007 by Dutch Shipyard Feadship. De Voogt Naval Architects designed the exterior of the yacht, while John Munford designed her interior. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, and carry 12 crew members.

14. M/Y Lady May

46.22m M/Y Lady May was built by Feadship and delivered in 2014. The exterior and naval architecture for Lady May was designed by Dubois Naval Architects Ltd, while her interior was penned by RWD. She can accommodate 8 crew members and 10 guests.

15. M/Y Avanti

The 74m Superyacht Avanti was spotted in the port city of Portsmouth, on the UK’s South Coast during the Summer of 2022. M/Y Avanti’s builder is Amels, Netherlands, who delivered Superyacht Avanti in 2022. She’s designed to accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites, two of which are VIP cabins and can carry up to 19 crew members

16. M/Y Nebula

Amongst the 22 Superyachts that have visited the UK in 2022 is the 68.3n M/Y Nebula. She was built by Astilleros Armon from Spain, who delivered her in 2022. Her exterior and interior were designed by Kirsten Schwalgien Design, while her naval architecture was designed by Incat Crowther. Nebula can accommodate 8 guests and 10 crew members.

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17. M/Y Elysian

66m Superyacht Elysian Visited Scotland in 2022 and docked in James Watt Dock Marina. M/Y Elysian was built by Lurssen in their german shipyard, who worked with the British design house, Reymond Langton to design her interior. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites and carries up to 17 crew onboard.

18. M/Y Gitana

The 48m Motor Yacht Gitana was built by Feadship in the Netherlands and delivered in 1997. Her interior was styled by design house John Munford and her exterior were designed by Guido de Groot Design. The luxury Superyacht can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites and carries up to 9 crew.

19. M/Y Bella Vita

Bella Vita is a 60m motor yacht built by the German shipyard, Lurssen. Her interior styling was completed by Glade Johnson Design. M/Y Bella Vita can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and 15 crew.

In spring 2022, Motor Yacht A2 arrived at West India Dock in London, UK.  The classic Motor Yacht was built by Feadship in 1983 and underwent a refit at Pendennis Shipyard , Cornwall, in 2012.  47m Superyacht A2 accommodates 12 guests in 6 suites, one being a VIP cabin, and carries up to 9 crew members. 

21. M/Y Marala

58m 1997  M/Y Marala visited the UK in 2021, and completed a refit at Pendennis Shipyard, before being delivered to her owner in 2022.  The 58m Motor Yacht was built by Camper and Nicholsons in Southampton, UK. She can carry up to 18 crew members, and 13 guests.

READ MORE:   Sea Trials and Refits: The Latest News From Pendennis Shipyard

22. S/Y EOS

92.93m Sailing Yacht Eos was built by Lurssen Yachts in Germany at their Bremen shipyard in 2006. The S/Y’s interior is styled by the design house Francois Catroux. She can carry a whopping number of 21 crew and 16 guests.

MGMT provides yacht agency services to Superyachts visiting the UK and Ireland. For inquiries regarding bringing your Superyacht to the UK in 2023, please contact info@mgmtyacht.com. 

Verity Hodges

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STUNNING superyacht Kismet has completed another visit to London. Built by the Lürssen shipyard in 2014, the 95 metre long vessel is believed to be owned by Shahid Khan and was in the capital once again to coincide with the NFL team he owns playing in London. The Jacksonville Jaguars were in action at Wembley on Sunday and, as with the 2014 …

Andrey Melnichenko’s superyacht “A” sails down the Thames

Rob Powell September 11, 2016 News , Superyachts

ONE of the most eye-catching and expensive superyachts ever seen in the capital sailed down the river yesterday morning. After a week of turning heads with its distinctive lines, Motor Yacht “A” departed under Tower Bridge at 0730 on Saturday morning. Reported to be on the market for about $300 million, the 119 metre long vessel was designed by Philippe …

$300 million superyacht cruises up the Thames

Rob Powell September 5, 2016 News , Superyachts

AN EXTRAORDINARY $300 million superyacht sailed up the River Thames on Saturday to moor alongside HMS Belfast. The distinctive vessel, named simply as motor yacht “A”, was designed by legendary Philippe Starck and is one of the most expensive privately owned yachts ever seen in London on the Thames. Built at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in 2008, the striking …

Classic superyacht Shemara visits the Thames

Staff Writer June 24, 2015 Superyachts

RECENTLY-refitted superyacht Shemara has completed a week long visit to London. The classic vessel, built in 1938, arrived in the capital on Saturday 13th June and departed the following weekend. She was moored at HMS President for the duration of her time in London. A three year refit on the 65-metre long vessel was completed in Portchester, Portsmouth, last year. …

Superyacht Kismet leaves London

Rob Powell November 15, 2014 Superyachts

THE LUXURY yacht Kismet departed London early this morning. Shahid Khan’s superyacht, which made headlines during her stay in the capital, departed West India Docks after 0530 and is pictured here passing Gravesend outbound shortly after 0700. The luxury vessel began her visit to London by mooring at St George’s Stairs, just down river of Tower Bridge, and it is believed she hosted parties last weekend …

Kismet superyacht arrives for NFL game in London

Rob Powell November 6, 2014 Superyachts

A £70,000,000 superyacht has been turning heads since it arrived on the Thames last week. The brand new vessel is called Kismet and is believed to be owned by Shad Khan – the owner of Fulham FC and also the NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are in London for a match against the Dallas Cowboys at Wembley this …

Superyacht Kamalaya arrives in sunny London

Rob Powell April 16, 2014 Superyachts

A recently-built, 55-metre superyacht arrived in London yesterday lunchtime. As London enjoyed glorious sunshine, the superyacht KAMALAYA made her way up to the Thames where she entered West India Dock. The privately owned yacht has just completed a voyage across the Atlantic ocean, making a short stop at Bermuda on the way. KAMALAYA, the first big superyacht to arrive in …

Sunborn London yacht hotel arrives in the Royal Docks

Rob Powell April 2, 2014 Superyachts

A new floating hotel called SUNBORN LONDON arrived in the capital yesterday afternoon. The luxury yacht has been turned in to a four star hotel with 138 guestrooms across five levels. The 120-metre long vessel arrived on the Thames at the end of last week and was moored at Tilbury Power Station over the weekend. On Tuesday afternoon, assisted by …

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Superyacht moored on River Thames with nightclub, spa & cinema on sale for £142.6m

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A SUPERYACHT belonging to a billionaire is moored on the River Thames, next to Tower Bridge.

The 308-foot  Kismet is owned by one of the world's richest men - the Pakistani-American Fulham FC owner Shahid Khan.

It has a very grand interior, fitted out with a grand spiral staircase, floor-to-ceiling TV screens, and surfaces of marble and gold.

The luxury vessel can host up to 12 guests in six bedrooms, while on-board facilities include a dedicated spa, a gym, and a cinema.

There's also a night club, beauty salon, and a basketball court.

Those wanting to make the most of the outdoor space can enjoy the jacuzzi, swimming pool, and a one-of-a-kind retractable outdoor fireplace.

The superyacht has previously hosted a number of A-List guests, including Beyonce and Jay-Z , who were spotted touring the Amalfi Coast in 2018.

Visitors need not even walk on board - it has its very own helipad.

It is now on sale for £142,579,227 .

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Its interior was crafted by Raymond Langton, an award-winning designer based in Bath, while its exterior is the work of Norwegian naval architect Espen Oeino.

Owner Shahid Khan , 69, is a businessman who moved to the US from Pakistan at 16 to study industrial engineering at the University of Illinois.

He made his fortune after working for and then buying Illinois construction firm Flex-n-Gate.

He is also owner of American football team the Jacksonville Jaguars and Championship club Fulham FC , and is a lead investor in US wrestling company All Elite Wrestling.

Khan's personal net worth is £6.45 billion and he ranks 94th in the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans - he is the 291th richest person in the world.

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109m superyacht Bravo Eugenia arrives in London

The 109-metre Oceanco superyacht Bravo Eugenia has arrived in London and berthed at Butler's Wharf Pier in Tower Bridge. According to BOATPro , the yacht began her journey to the UK capital when she departed from Lisbon approximately two weeks ago, which included a stopover in Rotterdam, the Netherlands last week.

Bravo Eugenia is famously owned by American businessman Jerry Jones, who also owns the American football team, Dallas Cowboys. Delivered in 2018, the motor yacht is christened after his wife, Eugenia Jones.

At 109 metres, Bravo Eugenia sits in the same size category as Lady Jorgia , Kaos and the newly delivered Renaissance (though the yacht doesn't quite qualify for the top 25 largest yachts in the world ).

The superyacht first hit the water in November 2018 sporting a slender, low-profile designed by Nuvolari Lenard . Jerry Jones has the inside of his yacht firmly shielded from the public eye, with interior photos hard to come by. But with a 16-metre beam to play with and British studio Reymond Langton Design at the helm, Bravo Eugenia 's interiors are surely impressive. Naval architecture is owed to   Lateral Naval Architects .

Oceanco described Bravo Eugenia as "a prime example of [our] new wave of forward-thinking yachts”, being highly efficient in spite of her impressive length. Powered by a hybrid propulsion system, she can run on a "quiet electric mode" that allows her to consume 30 per cent less fuel than other yachts in her size class.

Bravo Eugenia is one of the largest yachts to visit London in recent times – her last sighting on the Thames was in January 2022.

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Hydrogen powered propulsion is coming to the Thames

How decarbonising a london icon may outline a template for the superyacht sector to hit its targets….

SuperyachtNews Speaks exclusively with Ivo Veldhuis, technical manager of Mayfair Marine, as the project picks up speed after securing funding from the UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, and as Veldhuis explains:

'It's not about designing a boat, it's about designing a complete transport system'

The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers fleet is an iconic part of the London cityscape. Its high-speed catamarans slice between stops and under bridges year-round. But there is a change imminent. The Clean Maritime Act states that as of 2025: 'All new vessels being ordered for use in UK waters are being designed with zero-emission propulsion capability.' As the industry strives for a sustainable future, this project and its protagonists link to the superyacht industry and may provide a template for the marine sector to reach its decarbonisation targets. 

With a current fleet of 21 running on various conventional diesel propulsion systems and capable of speeds up to 30 Knots, the fuel consumption of the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers vessels is in the millions of litres per year; the next generation of the Thames fleet will need a radical change. And, it is hoped, hydrogen will provide an emissions-free platform for the next generation of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to handle an expected doubling of passenger numbers by 2030, increasing from four to eight million per year in this time.  

The first step in this change is a feasibility study. Mayfair Marine, working with DNV for regulatory support and One2three naval architects, will present 12 parametric concepts in 2022 that will balance the benefits and drawbacks of various configurations of three forms of hydrogen storage; Cryogenic, Pressurised and Methanol. Each has its own specific set of design considerations and, crucially, differing infrastructure networks to support its use, a hurdle that is often seen as restricting the broad application of hydrogen fuel cells in the superyacht industry. 

As Veldhuis explains, it's not as simple as just buying a suitable vessel. "My feeling is, when presenting a proposal for something like this, you have to convey why you want to be a zero-emission company and what it means to you. It's easy to say, 'Ok, we are going to buy a zero-emission vessel'. But if you approach a shipyard like this, sure, they will build one for you, but it will be the vessel that they think you need, that is not good enough to make a zero-emission system like this work."

The complexities of the Thames showcases the layered issues that the project will have to consider. With draft restrictions come weight considerations, and as in any hydrogen fuel cell system, there will still be significant battery banks to act as a capacitor for acceleration and sudden changes in load. And, as many naval architects are grappling with in their quest for zero-emission yachts, these batteries are very heavy. Support from a forward-thinking classification society will be necessary, as Veldhuis anticipates, "DNV being obviously one of the foremost when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cells which helps because we want to push the technical envelope on this project."

Then there is the issue of hydrogen supply and transfer. As yet ill-defined by regulators, the guidance will need to keep pace. Veldhuis and his team see the best way to get results is with a combined approach. As we speak, it becomes clear that Veldhuis does not see this as simply a case of designing a high-speed passenger transport vessel. "The way we have treated this is from a complete transport system perspective, of which the boat is just one part. The fuel infrastructure, awareness of where the hydrogen is coming from, the passenger journey, all of these factors together make up the complete transport system." As Veldhuis clarifies, a system only works when complete. If a certain storage system for hydrogen is identified as being preferred through the feasibility study, then the network to support it can be built around that. Waiting for the hydrogen supply and then building a vessel to match is reactionary.

The first iteration of a zero-emission Uber Boat by Thames Clipper, once on the water, will feedback into the system a detailed stream of position and performance data that will guide the design modifications on the next, to optimise the system and increase the efficiency. Not only because of the environmental considerations but because, as Veldhuis reminds me, it is a business and must operate as such. Hydrogen remains at least as expensive, if not slightly more than diesel, and the consumer's enthusiasm for green transport will be tested if the price increases drastically. 

The broader implications for the superyacht industry are manifold. While some early adopters of hydrogen technologies have been promising, it is hard to imagine it as a systematic approach. This project is developing as a case study for the superyacht industry's adoption of alternative fuels. As Veldhuis highlights, this has to be tackled as a collective issue. "The redesigning of the system is ambitious, and this is where the superyacht industry can take reference. The superyacht industry needs more system thinking. People are saying, 'If the marinas don't sell hydrogen, why I should build one?' Well, why don't owners group together to build the hydrogen infrastructure and then build their yachts?"

The operational profile of these high-speed vessels is vastly different to the typical superyacht; the water jet is not the most efficient propulsion system for most superyachts, for example. However, the concept of developing and presenting a systemwide approach, re-evaluating the fundamentals of design in the name of efficiency, and front footing the hydrogen supply network may be a pivotal step to accelerate the transition to an emissions-free future for the superyacht industry. 

Photo credit: Uber Boat by Thames Clipper

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This Sleek 262-Foot Superyacht Has a Jacuzzi With Panoramic Views of the Ocean

Why settle for only an infinity pool when you can have a panoramic Jacuzzi, too? Enrico Gobbi's Team for Design just combined both splashy features into one striking superyacht concept.

Part of Oceanco's Simply Custom series, the 262-foot Silver Ocean was inspired by aviation and automotive design. To that end, the vessel pairs sleek lines with dynamic elements to make it seem as if it is moving even when it is at the dock.

"Silver Ocean has an elusive look, with the overhangs in particular enhancing this perception," Gobbi said in a statement. "The profile features three character lines that emerged from our first concept sketches and which became ‘slits' of light that characterize Silver Ocean at anchor."

The newcomer features sprawling outdoor spaces, with the large aft decks free of any clunky structural elements that might spoil the view or interrupt the flow. Similarly, the pool on the main deck sits flush with a glass bulwark to ensure a clear view of the ocean. Gobbi says it "feels like swimming in the sea." The lower deck offers more glitzy amenities still, with the beach club offering a panoramic Jacuzzi, a central lounge, and a gym.

As for the interior, Simply Custom yachts range in volume from approximately 2,500 to 2,700 GT. The vessels typically have an owner's suite on the upper deck and six guest cabins on the main deck. (The layout can be further customized to the owner, of course.) Gobbi says the owner's suite on Silver Ocean has a private terrace with a pool and a fluid stairway leading to a helipad on the bow.

In terms of performance, Simply Customs sport highly efficient hulls by Lateral Naval Architects and hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems that are capable of running on low-carbon biofuels. Silver Ocean is expected to have a top speed of 16.5 knots and cruising speed of between 14 and 15 knots. She will also be capable of covering 5,000 nautical miles when traveling at 12 to 14 knots.

Announced at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last October, the Simply Custom series includes 17 vessels that have been customized by different designers. Oceanco has revealed yachts designed by Espen Øino, H2 Yacht Design , Hot Lab , and Nuvolari Lenard , with more concepts to come over the following weeks.

Who knows, we could get a Simply Custom with an infinity plunge pool next.

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