YACHTS & YACHTING
SUPERYACHT SECURITY & PRIVACY :
NOTHING IS “ MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ” FOR
OCEANCO
Photo credit : Tom van Oossanen
Secret-service level security and top notch medical facilities onboard For custom-built superyachts , there are some owners who choose to opt for secret-service level security and privacy onboard , maybe because they enjoy cutting edge gadgetry or they wish to continue their regular lifestyle while at sea . From drone blocking force fields to motion-detecting smart floors , the kinds of futuristic technologies we are used to seeing in action films are not so far from the reality of today ’ s top-level security and privacy options for large custom superyachts .
And with increasing autonomy and range on today ’ s vessels , many are heading off the beaten track and into remote waters where local medical back-up might be in shorter supply . In response , the grandest and most well-equipped superyachts can be kitted out with fully functioning hospitals , manned by dedicated medical staff , to provide reassurance .
“ When it comes to creating a fully bespoke superyacht , we are accustomed to the challenges of specialist requests such as these . James Bond had ‘ Q ’ to supply his outlandish gadgets ; superyacht owners have ‘ O ’, aka Oceanco ,” comments Paris Baloumis Oceanco ’ s Marketing Director
Although the company naturally maintains full confidentiality regarding any specific client ’ s requirements as well as their identities . “ We bring in experts from inside and outside yachting to consult on high-security projects and adopt technologies from other sectors . What ’ s more , we take our own security at Oceanco very seriously to maintain privacy during the construction of our yachts ; the shipyard is fitted out with high-security systems , too .” Marcel Onkenhout Oceanco ’ s CEO
10 The Art of Luxury Issue 47 2021