In one of the most ambitious yacht conversions in recent memory, Oceanco has relaunched the 92.8-metre Draak (formerly Tranquility and Equanimity) following a comprehensive rebuild that transforms the fully equipped megayacht into a companion vessel to the owner’s flagship, Leviathan. The question naturally arises: who converts a 2,951GT superyacht originally delivered in 2014 into a support platform? The answer reveals how ultra-high-net-worth owners increasingly view their fleets as integrated operational systems.
Re-Engineering the DNA
The rebuild at Oceanco’s Zwijndrecht facilities fundamentally “re-engineered the yacht’s DNA,” according to owner’s representative YTMC. Draak now serves as a dedicated support vessel equipped with a dive tender, additional crew and guest accommodation, and specialised equipment designed to operate seamlessly with Leviathan. This required close collaboration between both project teams to ensure design consistency and cross-functionality between the two vessels.
Helideck Out, Dive Center In
Significant exterior modifications included removing the upper deck aft helideck to create clearance for a large tender deck with heavy-duty C-davits on the main deck. A 12.6-tonne jib crane was integrated on the upper deck aft for hoisting operations, while the boarding platform was extended with retractable fenders and swim stairs, adding just over one metre to Draak’s overall length. The internal transformation proves equally radical. The former beach club and spa became a fully equipped dive centre complete with decompression chamber—highlighting the technical diving capabilities this conversion enables. The main deck saloon was converted into a large crew mess, while a dedicated chef’s lab facilitates intimate dining experiences. New adaptable cabins provide high-end crew accommodation capacity as required.
Two Yachts, One System
For the owner, the strategic logic is clear: rather than compromise Leviathan’s guest spaces with tenders, toys, and operational equipment, Draak assumes these functions while adding specialised dive capabilities impossible to integrate into a conventional superyacht layout. The conversion represents substantial investment, but delivers operational flexibility that fundamentally enhances the fleet’s capabilities—proving that for some owners, two yachts working in concert outperform one operating alone.
