‘Lily’ concept by Oceanco and Vripack
Oceanco has always positioned itself as a shipyard capable of taking on projects that others consider impossible. It only builds custom yachts, created from scratch for a specific owner, and within the framework of the Beyond Custom concept, it presents the most unusual designs, specially developed for those who dream of an outstanding yacht, unlike anything else on the market.
This is what the latest concept of the 101-meter yacht ‘Lily’, presented on the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show 2025, became. And this is not just an idea. As Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Director of Oceanco, commented, “Lily is not just a statement of intent; it is a fully realized yacht, ready to be brought to life.”
The ‘Lily’ concept was developed in collaboration with the famous Dutch design studio Vripack. Its asymmetrical water lily-like shape is not only unusual on the outside. It has created a huge multi-level space inside, offering panoramic views, unusual vantage points and the ability to provide complete privacy for the owner and guests.
There are six guest cabins on board, with the owner having the entire upper deck to himself. This private sanctuary can be reached by elevator or by steps across a lily pond. There is also accommodation for a crew of 33.
The naval architecture was designed by British company Lateral Naval Architects. ‘Lily’ is an evolution of the Energy Transition Platform (ETP), which was jointly created by Oceanco and Lateral to enable yachts to adapt to changing industry requirements, enabling a gradual transition to 100% methanol fuel. This ensures that the yacht will remain technologically advanced in the future.
‘Lily’ is expected to be powered by a combination of methanol reforming fuel cells (that convert methanol into hydrogen) and methanol/diesel dual-fuel engines. The engines will provide propulsion and charge an onboard battery system that can run on diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) or methanol.
‘Being able to switch between diesel and methanol means ‘Lily’ will be able to sail anywhere in the world without having to worry about fuel logistics or supply uncertainty,’ explains Simon Brealey, Lateral’s Chief Mechanical Engineer.
‘Lily’ will also feature a new ABB Dynafin propulsion system that will reduce fuel consumption and emissions. It features cycloidal propellers with individually controlled blades. The blades’ trajectories mimic the movement of whale and dolphin tails, and the ability to change their position almost instantly will provide excellent maneuverability.
