Oceanco Kairos is a magnificent superyacht that redefines the ‘life-on-board’ moments that combine the thrill of superlative yachting experiences with new standards of sustainability.
The Monaco Yacht Show is afoot and Pininfarina Nautical has an impressive line-up on show – from motor to sailing yachts, to bespoke projects and more. Hot on our covet list though is Oceanco Kairos, a superyacht that promises to redefine life-on-board experiences, bring enchantment to every yachting moment and doing it all in a sustainable fashion. Of course, large-scale yacht design recalibrations require heavyweight collaborators. Kairos is the result of names such as Oceanco, Pininfarina, and Lateral joining forces to offer us a new kind of living space that allows everyone on board connect, share and create by synchronously experiencing multiple environments onboard.
A Peaceful Oasis
Taking inspiration from the long experience in bespoke projects – from cars to architecture – Pininfarina together with Oceanco has created a brand-new yachting experience. The yacht’s exterior has been shaped to evoke a peaceful oasis in which to relax and enjoy time on your own terms. Like a floating, living island, Kairos has a symmetrical profile with no ‘forward’ direction to aim towards. The heart of life onboard is the vast, theatrical piazza, to which all entry points of Kairos lead. Vertically developed across three levels, the piazza breaks from the canons of conventional yacht design. Intricate design combines stunning asymmetric shapes, transparent structures, and a lack of physical barriers, influenced by the contrasting, multidimensional landscapes that exist in our daily lives. It is a captivating space in which to share inspiring moments, conveying a sense of liberty and joy.
The cabins have all been positioned on the lower level, allowing for a greater sense of space and flow across the main level’s guest areas while also delivering outstanding views in close proximity to the water. The layout encourages social interaction while at the same time preserves the magic of intimate moments in private places. For example, on the panoramic balcony accessed above the upper deck via an elevator, guests can enjoy a quiet moment of sanctuary while taking in the sea view.
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
The yacht has been created to align with Oceanco’s NXT initiative on sustainability and innovation, thanks to the naval architecture and engineering development from Lateral. The e-Hybrid system incorporates batteries as the primary means of energy delivery, permitting the varying power demands of hotel, propulsion and maneuvering loads to be seamlessly met. Diesel generators are provided for battery charging and high-speed cruising, selected free from the constraints of a conventional diesel electric and purely on the basis of efficiency and energy density. The result is an elegant solution with flexibility in space distribution and a compact arrangement that allows the primary machinery space to be accommodated within a single-tier compartment. Guest space is consequently maximised on the prized lower deck by the waterline, allowing for Kairos’ alluring piazza to take centerstage. The e-Hybrid architecture permits extensive operation with no noise, lower vibrations and zero local emissions.
Perfect in every way, this ‘Tomorrow’s Design’ yacht offers 90 meters of onboard life without boundaries, created in harmony with sustainability and innovation.
