Oceanco is well known for building some of the largest and most recognizable superyachts on the planet. But, as you can see with their latest Beyond Custom design that was just announced in partnership with Vripack, Lateral and ABB (and simply called LILY), they’re always looking to the future.
“LILY is a testament to what’s possible when design meets advanced construction and engineering,” says Paris Baloumis, group marketing director at Oceanco. “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.”
Designed by Vripack, LILY’s asymmetrically sculpted exterior was inspired by water lilies and goes beyond anything seen on the water before. Its split-level layout and energy architecture enhance the onboard experience while minimizing environmental impact.
“Oceanco’s Beyond Custom philosophy is about creating yachts that others might deem impossible,” comments Marnix J. Hoekstra, co-creative director of Vripack. “From the start, Oceanco encouraged us to stay true to ourselves and push boundaries. They embraced our bold ideas and found solutions to bring them to life without compromising our vision. The result is LILY – an expression of holistic design that redefines life at sea.”
LILY’s overlapping decks (made possible through advanced monocoque construction) create an open-plan, split-level layout that maximizes space and flow throughout the yacht. Coupled with large windows and interior glass, the design creates a dramatic visual impact with extended sight lines and unexpected vantage points.
The general arrangement has been configured to provide intimate spaces to accommodate multiple groups of families and friends. The large leisure deck serves as the heart of onboard activity, featuring an outdoor pool on the aft deck, as well as a gym, wellness area, watersports gallery, bar and dining space.
LILY also represents an evolution of Oceanco’s and Lateral’s Energy Transition Platform (ETP), developed to ensure yachts can adapt to the evolving demands of the industry while enabling a phased transition to 100% methanol fuel. This approach provides a controlled pathway for adopting new technology, mitigating the risks of early adoption while ensuring the yacht remains future-proof.
“With the ability to switch between diesel and methanol, LILY can operate anywhere in the world without concerns over fuel logistics or supply uncertainties,” explains Simon Brealey, chief mechanical engineer at Lateral. “This flexibility also enables reduced emissions when green methanol is available. The yacht’s intelligent tank design and high efficiency allow for a transatlantic range on methanol, HVO or diesel.”
This story was originally published on forbes.com and all figures are in USD.
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