Oceanco Unveils A New 364-Foot-Long Superyacht…And A New Owner Of The Shipyard Too

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Leviathan is the newest superyacht to be built by Oceanco

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Oceanco has a well-earned reputation for building really large superyachts. So, I’m hardly surprised that the newest Oceanco is a 364-foot-long superyacht aptly named Leviathan. But there’s way more to this story than simple superyacht size.

First off, the Oceanco shipyard has a new owner. This actually was a bit of a surprise because the Dutch superyacht shipbuilder was thriving under the stewardship of the Barwani family. In fact, Oceanco has recently built some of the largest and most recognizable superyachts on the planet including: Kaos, Bravo Eugenia, Black Pearl and Koru.

But, then I heard that Gabe Newell (tech pioneer, founder of Valve, and longtime Oceanco supporter) is the new owner. And then I heard he wants Oceanco to continue doing what it does best—place people first—while exploring what kind of future they can create when nothing holds them back. So, the news that “Leviathan was built for an experienced owner with a deep commitment to team building and crew wellbeing” makes total sence.

“Leviathan represents a new philosophy of yachting – one that places greater purpose at the heart of design, ownership and operations,” says Deniz de Koningh, Project Director at Oceanco. “The owner’s vision sets a forward-thinking example of how yachts can be built and used with intent. We are excited to see the influence she may have in shaping the future of the industry.”

The crew was an integral part of the design process and materials and systems were chosen to redirect crew effort toward higher-value work, and away from repetitive basic maintenance. As a result, durable, ease-of-care materials like honed stone and natural wool carpets were chosen to reduce upkeep. Traditional high-maintenance superyacht elements like polished handrails with wooden caps, teak decks and vast painted superstructure sections were intentionally replaced with smart alternatives such as composite capping rails and decks, and full height glass superstructure bulkheads. The goal was to allow crew to put more focus on the things that matter to most owners—creating richer guest experiences, supporting onboard scientific work, and efficiently and effectively managing complex operations in real time.

With naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects and Oceanco, exterior design by Oceanco, and interiors by Mark Berryman Design, it’s clear Leviathan’s owner played an active role throughout the process (alongside the owner’s technical representatives YTMC, and Y.CO).

“A sanctuary of comfort where silence meets strength, Leviathan wrapped in her sharp lines represents a superb synergy of form and function.” says Dan Morgan, Managing Director of YTMC.

As a tribute to the spirit of collaboration at the heart of this project, a glass panel engraved with the names of over 2,000 individuals involved in the build now stands in Leviathan’s main staircase – a permanent reminder that this yacht was built by people, for people.

“She is not just a high-performance vessel,” adds Charlie Birkett, CEO and Co-Founder of Y.CO. “She is a working ecosystem, designed to support everything from world-class hospitality to scientific research. That is what happens when you put people and purpose, at the center.”

Watch this space for more superyacht launch insights and for an upcoming in-depth interview with Oceanco’s new owner Gabe Newell.