Oceanco has relaunched the 92.8-metre Draak (ex-Tranquility and Equanimity) from its facilities in Zwijndrecht. Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, Draak returned for a comprehensive rebuild to adapt the yacht for a new operational role.
The project has transformed the yacht into a companion yacht to Leviathan, and is equipped to carry a dedicated dive tender, as well as provide accommodation for additional crew and guests.
With Leviathan and Draak conceived to operate seamlessly together, both project teams worked closely on design, engineering and operational decisions to ensure consistency and cross-functionality. This required close collaboration between Oceanco, co-makers, owner representative YTMC and both yachts’ crew.
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Exterior modifications
The rebuild involved several significant exterior modifications, led by Oceanco’s original design team, including the removal of the upper deck aft helideck. This created the necessary clearance on the main deck aft for a large tender deck equipped with heavy-duty C-davits, while a 12.6-tonne jib crane was integrated on the upper deck aft to support hoisting.
The boarding platform was extended for added safety, accommodating retractable fenders and swim stairs, increasing Draak’s overall length by just over 1 metre.
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Dive centre and chef’s lab
Internally, the yacht has been reconfigured to support its new operational purpose. The former beach club and spa area has been converted into a fully equipped dive centre with a decompression chamber, while the main deck saloon has been transformed into a large crew mess.
In the main saloon, a dedicated chef’s lab has been installed to facilitate the preparation and hosting of intimate dining experiences for both crew and guests. New adaptable cabins provide additional high-end crew accommodation capacity when required.
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Opening up the entire yacht
The rebuild was overseen by Life Cycle Support Project Manager Edwin Schneider, who was also part of the original newbuild team. Oceanco’s detailed drawing and engineering package proved invaluable given the scale and complexity of the project.
‘The new layout required a complete overhaul of several key systems, including ventilation and electrical infrastructure,’ says Schneider. ‘On a refit of this scale, everything is interconnected and every decision had to be carefully evaluated for effects. With the extent of the changes, we effectively had to open up the entire yacht.’
Draak will now be prepared for sea trials ahead of delivery later this year.
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Main characteristics of Draak
- Length: 92.8 m / 304 ft
- Beam overall: 14 m / 46 ft
- Gross tonnage: 2951 GT
- Exterior design: Oceanco
- Interior outfitting: Vedder
- Naval architecture: Oceanco, Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture
- Owner’s representatives: YTMC, Y.co
- Builder: Oceanco
Picture: The rebuild project has transformed the Draak into a companion yacht to Leviathan (photo by Oceanco).
