Oceanco’s recent launch, superyacht SUNRAYS, has won the 2010 ISS Design and Leadership Award for Best Power Yacht in the 65m+ category. The award, which represents a superlative achievement, was presented on October 28th, the first night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, at the 20th Anniversary ISS Awards Gala.
Superyacht SUNRAYS wins ISS Award for Best Power Yacht over 65m
The ISS Design and Leadership Award which is judged by an experienced peer group of yacht designers and professionals is proof of the continued excellence Oceanco has achieved in producing some of the most sophisticated and innovative luxury superyachts in the world. The award signifies a very important achievement and underscores Oceanco’s commitment to designing and building acclaimed superyachts of exceptional craftsmanship, style and innovation.
Superyacht SUNRAYS in the Mediterranean – Photo by Yacht Photographer Giovanni Romero as taken in Gibraltar
Motor yacht Sunrays, is an 85.5m (280.5ft) full displacement superyacht with twin 3,492kW MTU 16V 595 TE 70 engines which can achieve a maximum speed of 20 knots. Yacht Sunrays is extremely recognizable because of her distinctive teal-colored hull, flared bow and a curvy aluminum superstructure created by the artful Björn Johansson Design. Her stately contemporary interior is the work of Terence Disdale Design. Motor yacht SUNRAYS represents a collaborative team effort among Oceanco, the Designers and Burgess who provided the technical supervision for the Owner.
Disdale struck an emotional chord with all those present in the audience when he took the microphone and paid heartfelt tribute to Johansson who tragically passed away during the construction of the yacht. It was a jubilant and emotional moment on stage as the award was collected by Sally and Christer Johansson on behalf of their son, Björn Johansson. In concert with Terence Disdale’s comments, Oceanco also dedicated the award to friend and colleague, Björn Johansson.
Technical Specifications of Megayacht Sunrays.
Builder: Oceanco
Type: Steel Hull and aluminum superstructure
Length overall 85.47m / 280.41ft
Beam overall 14.20m / 46.59ft
Fuel capacity 287,600 litres / 75,976 US gallons
Propulsion:
Engine 2 x 4,680hp / 3,492kW MTU 16V 595 TE 70
Maximum speed 20 knots
Classification 100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 LMC UMS
MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)
Accommodation:
Owner: Master suite, Master VIP, owners’ lounge, study and private
exterior deck area with whirlpool,
Guests: 2 double VIP suites, 2 double guest cabins, 2 twin guest cabins
Design:
Naval architect Oceanco / Azure
Exterior designer Björn Johansson Design
Interior designer Terence Disdale Design
