The rebuild adapts Draak for service as a dedicated companion yacht to the 111m Leviathan, expanding her operational capabilities while significantly reworking both her exterior layout and internal configuration. Oceanco confirmed the yacht will now prepare for sea trials ahead of delivery later this year.
Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, the yacht previously sailed under the names Equanimity and later Tranquility, before returning to her original builder for a full-scale transformation.
From high-profile charter yacht to fleet support vessel
Draak’s relaunch represents a clear departure from her former life as a high-profile charter yacht. Following her seizure and subsequent sale, the yacht operated for several years under the name Tranquility, gaining international attention during high-end charter use.
Her return to Oceanco was driven by the need to reconfigure the yacht for a new, function-led role within a private fleet. The project positions Draak as a fully integrated support vessel to Leviathan, owned by Gabe Newell, the majority shareholder of Oceanco. The new support vessel is equipped to carry a dedicated dive tender and provide additional accommodation capacity for crew and guests.
The rebuild required close coordination between Oceanco, its co-makers, owner’s representative YTMC, and the crews of both superyachts to ensure operational compatibility across the fleet. Dan Morgan of YTMC said the scope of the project demanded a fundamental rethink of the yacht’s original configuration, with design and engineering decisions evaluated for both vessels in parallel to ensure cross-functionality.
Exterior changes driven by operational requirements
One of the most visible changes to Draak is the removal of the upper deck aft helideck. Its removal created the clearance required on the main deck aft for a large tender deck, now fitted with heavy-duty C-davits capable of supporting operational lifting demands.
To support these activities, a 12.6-tonne jib crane has been integrated on the upper deck aft, expanding the yacht’s hoisting capability and enabling the safe launch and recovery of large tenders and equipment.
The boarding platform has also been extended, increasing the yacht’s overall length by just over one meter. This modification improves safety and functionality, with the addition of retractable fenders and swim stairs designed to support frequent boarding operations. Together, these changes shift the yacht’s exterior away from leisure-focused features toward a more practical working deck arrangement aligned with her new support role.
Interior reworked around crew and diving operations
Internally, Draak has undergone a full reconfiguration to support operational and crew-focused use. The former beach club and spa area has been converted into a fully equipped dive center, complete with a decompression chamber, reinforcing the motor yacht’s role in supporting extended diving programs.
The main deck saloon has been transformed into a large crew mess, prioritizing day-to-day functionality over guest entertainment. A dedicated chef’s lab has also been installed within the main saloon spaces, designed to support both crew dining and smaller-scale hosted meals when required.
Additional adaptable cabins have been introduced to increase high-end crew accommodation capacity, providing flexibility depending on the operational needs of the fleet.
Life cycle support and technical overhaul
The rebuild was overseen by Oceanco Life Cycle Support Project Manager Edwin Schneider, who was also part of the original new-build team in 2014. According to Schneider, the scale of the changes required a full reassessment of the yacht’s internal systems.
Ventilation and electrical infrastructure were comprehensively overhauled to support the new layout, with each modification assessed for system-wide impact. Schneider noted that the extent of the work effectively required opening up the entire yacht, underlining the depth of engineering involvement behind the project.
On a refit of this scale, everything is interconnected and every decision had to be carefully evaluated for knock-on effects. With the extent of the changes, we effectively had to open up the entire yacht."
Project Manager
Life Cycle Support
Oceanco’s original drawings and engineering documentation proved critical in managing the complexity of the rebuild, particularly given the number of interconnected systems affected by the new operational layout.
Positioning within a private fleet
While Oceanco has not disclosed ownership details, Draak’s rebuild aligns her closely with Leviathan, forming a two-yacht operational pairing conceived to function together across extended programs. The transformation places Draak among the most technically capable and expensive support yachts currently in operation, with facilities designed around diving, logistics, and crew support rather than guest-centric amenities.
Draak’s transformation places her among a small group of large, highly capable support yachts reportedly linked to Newell, alongside the 67.2m support vessel Kalm, delivered by Damen Yachting.
With sea trials now ahead, Draak enters the final phase before rejoining the water in her new role, closing a chapter on her past and establishing a clear new identity within Oceanco’s life cycle support portfolio.
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