Alewijnse’s electrical expertise has played a key role in the transformation of the 92.9m yacht into a purpose-built exploration vessel. Alewijnse is proud to announce the completion of the successful delivery of its electrical scope for the Draak, Oceanco’s extensively rebuilt 92.9m / 305ft yacht. Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, Draak has undergone a comprehensive rebuild at Oceanco’s Life Cycle Support facilities in Zwijndrecht. This has transformed the vessel into a highly capable companion yacht, equipped for scientific research, marine exploration and extended operations.
Working closely with Oceanco, the crew, owner representatives and fellow co-makers, Alewijnse upgraded key electrical and automation systems to support Draak’s new roles.
Alewijnse’s scope involved the renewal of the Alarm, Monitoring and Control System (AMCS) and the Power Management System (PMS), together with the installation of a new shore power converter. Other upgrades included enhancements to the vessel’s interior lighting and cabling infrastructure supporting the enhanced AVIT and navigation systems.
A major part of the project has been the modernisation of Draak’s technical backbone, including the replacement and upgrade of the AVIT infrastructure. This required routing more than 18 kilometres of new cabling through the current pathways while integrating new systems into the existing yacht platform.
“Draak demonstrates what can be achieved when an existing yacht is transformed for a completely new operational purpose,” says Diederick van Welij, Project Manager at Alewijnse. “Through close cooperation with Oceanco and the other project partners, we have delivered advanced electrical solutions that support the yacht’s new role in research, exploration and long-range operations.”
Previously known as Equanimity and Tranquility, Draak has been reimagined as a companion yacht to the 111-metre Leviathan, supporting the owner’s research and exploration activities through his ocean research organisation Inkfish. The rebuild highlights the expanding role of lifecycle solutions in the superyacht industry, demonstrating how existing yachts can evolve while maintaining their original quality and design integrity.
Alewijnse is proud to have contributed its expertise in electrical engineering, automation and marine technology to this exceptional project, supporting the next chapter in Draak’s journey.
