Oceanco presents 101m yacht design inspired by water lilies
Dutch boatbuilder Oceanco has introduced its latest Beyond Custom design, the 101m concept yacht Lily, at the Dubai International Boat Show.
“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 features an asymmetrically sculpted exterior influenced by the water lily. Dutch design firm Vripack says the split-level layout and energy architecture are intended to enhance onboard functionality while reducing 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.”
Oceanco is known for building some of the world’s largest and most innovative vessels, including 127m Koru, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Lily incorporates a fully asymmetric design, made possible through advanced monocoque construction. The overlapping decks create an open-plan, split-level arrangement, optimising interior space and movement throughout the yacht. Large windows and extensive use of glass contribute to extended sight lines and varied vantage points.
The general arrangement is designed to provide multiple intimate areas suited for different groups of guests. The leisure deck includes an outdoor pool on the aft deck, as well as a gym, wellness area, watersports gallery, bar and dining space.
Lily also integrates Oceanco’s and Lateral’s Energy Transition Platform (ETP), designed to accommodate industry developments while facilitating a transition to 100 per cent methanol fuel.
“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 Naval Architects. “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.”
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