Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an agreement with Oceanco to provide classification and certification services for a yacht support vessel planned to be the world’s largest in its category.
The contract was formalised during the Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercule in the presence of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
The vessel, which is expected to exceed 100 metres, will be built to LR class.
According to the companies, it will feature extended operational range, heavy-duty logistics capacity, and energy-efficient systems prepared for the integration of alternative fuels.
The project continues a 38-year partnership between LR and Oceanco.
Engel-Jan de Boer, Yacht Segment Director at LR, said: “Our long-standing relationship with Oceanco is built on mutual respect and a shared pursuit of excellence. This project exemplifies what can be achieved when innovation meets integrity.”
Marcel Onkenhout, CEO of Oceanco, said: “This vessel represents not only a leap in scale but also in ambition. We have embarked on an ambitious next chapter, with the stewardship of Gabe Newell, pushing further on design, innovation and sustainability. Collaborating with Lloyd’s Register ensures that our boldest visions are realised with uncompromising safety and quality.”
Lloyd’s Register is a UK-based professional services company and maritime classification society. It provides risk management, compliance, and technical consulting services across industries including shipping, energy, and manufacturing. The organisation operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a UK-registered charity.
Oceanco is a privately held Dutch shipyard specialising in the design and construction of custom superyachts. Founded in 1987, the company operates production facilities in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands, and engages international naval architects and designers for yacht development.
