Draak Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On April 21, 2023, at approximately 12:30 PM, a grave incident unfolded on the superyacht 'Draak' while it was docked at Oceanco's shipyard in Zwijndrecht. This alarming event prompted an extensive response from emergency services, drawing the attention of the fire department, local police, and two ambulances to the scene. Firefighters utilized a ladder truck to safely extricate one individual from the yacht, while emergency medical teams swiftly prepared for the urgent transport of the patient to a nearby hospital. As of the latest reports, the reasons behind the accident and the extent of the individual's injuries remain undisclosed, and authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. For further updates and detailed images from the scene, please refer to the original news report: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/04/21/grote-inzet-hulpdiensten-bij-incident-op-superjacht-oceanco-zwijndrecht/

On September 6, 2023, the exquisite superyacht 'Tranquility', assigned IMO number 1234567, found itself halted in Rotterdam due to complications with the bridge over the Noord River in Alblasserdam. The vessel had been undergoing maintenance at the esteemed Oceanco shipyard since late June. During the afternoon, the bridge experienced a technical malfunction shortly after 2 p.m., which delayed its operation for approximately 70 minutes. Later that evening, as the bridge was slated to open for the superyacht's passage, another issue arose when the hatch failed to function. Consequently, with barriers already in position, road traffic was also brought to a standstill. While this issue was eventually resolved, the bridge underwent an additional cooling procedure during the day of September 7, aided by a fire boat, to mitigate the heat-induced expansion of the bridge valve amidst the warm weather conditions. For more details, view the report with images at https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2023/09/07/superjacht-van-oceanco-vast-voor-brug-over-de-noord-in-alblasserdam-door-storing/

The infamous superyacht formerly known as 'Equanimity', closely intertwined with the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, has undergone a significant transformation following its acquisition by Genting Malaysia Bhd. Renamed 'Tranquility', the luxurious vessel set sail from Langkawi, departing from the Mawilla 3 navy jetty on April 28 at 2 p.m. and arriving at the Loyang Offshore Base in Singapore by April 30. Notably, marine police were absent during this journey, reflecting the change in ownership; Tranquility is now privately owned by Genting Malaysia and no longer a government asset previously overseen by the Attorney-General's Chambers. The acquisition, announced on April 3, confirmed Genting's intent to purchase the yacht along with its fuel and consumables for a substantial total of USD 126 million. The deal was part of a private judicial sale process sanctioned by the Kuala Lumpur High Court of Malaya, which had granted an order under its Admiralty jurisdiction. Genting's bid originated from an offer made on March 26, 2019, targeting the vessel that had become a high-profile item seized from fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, commonly known as Jho Low, linked to the 1MDB misappropriation scandal. Despite the yacht's sale, Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Department Hanipa Maidin indicated that it might still be summoned as evidence in ongoing 1MDB court cases if necessary, allowing for the possibility of the new owner being subpoenaed to produce the vessel during legal proceedings. The legal battle surrounding the yacht intensified on October 19, 2018, when the High Court ruled that the government, along with 1MDB and two subsidiaries, retained rightful ownership of the luxurious vessel, citing that 1MDB funds, entirely managed by the Finance Ministry, were utilized for its purchase. Originally seized off the coast of Bali in February 2018 at the request of U.S. authorities, the superyacht was handed over to Malaysia on August 7, 2018, as part of an extensive corruption investigation led by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) focused on the 1MDB scandal.

In a significant development on April 3, 2023, the Malaysian government finalized the sale of the extravagant yacht 'Equanimity' to Genting Malaysia, a prominent casino operator. This luxury vessel was seized from Jho Low, a financier on the run, near Bali amid a worldwide investigation linked to the notorious 1MDB scandal. The final sale price stood at an impressive $126 million. Previously, efforts to auction the yacht had been thwarted due to its controversial association with 1MDB, which led to limited serious offers. Bids consistently fell short of the $130 million reserve set by the government. The sale now marks the largest recovery of the estimated $4.5 billion misappropriated from the 1MDB fund. Genting Malaysia, established by the late Lim Goh Tong – once Malaysia's wealthiest individual – sealed the deal after offering the highest bid, which received court approval. The casino powerhouse plans to utilize the yacht to entertain VIP gamblers, thereby enhancing their luxury offerings and providing a distinct competitive advantage in their premium customer segment. The 'Equanimity' is one of many high-profile assets believed to be acquired with embezzled funds from the 1MDB scandal, which also includes masterpieces by famous artists like Monet and Van Gogh, luxury residences in global cities such as London, New York, and California, a rare pink diamond necklace estimated at $27.3 million, and even a unique transparent piano gifted to Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr by Low.