Showtime for OYS
This year OYS returns to both the Monaco Yacht Show 23-26 September and METS 17-19 November. You can find us;
[September 2009]
Baltic Yachts order
OYS is supplying a pair of fully retractable, rotational primary drive units to the 200ft Panamax Project, currently under construction at Baltic Yachts, Finland.
[August 2009]
74M Thruster Delivery
OYS have delivered a 400 HP 'in hub' electric bow thruster and 250 HP stern thruster both with twin contra-rotating propellers for the 74 Metre MV New Horizon under construction at Trinity Yachts, USA.
[July 2009]
OYS win new Formula Marine contracts
OYS were recently awarded two new rigging projects from Dutch sparbuilders, Formula Marine BV.
[July 2009]
Christensen Yachts order for OYS
Having previously delivered the bow thruster for Christensen Yachts’ Odessa, Ocean Yacht Systems have recently been awarded supply of the bow and stern thruster units for Christensen Yachts’ next project, the 160 foot Remember When.
[July 2009]
Thruster Package for Sparkman and Stephens
OYS has just signed a unique primary drive system and a bow thruster for a Sparkman and Stephens designed yacht now under construction at Lyman Morse Boatyard in Maine, USA.
[June 2009]
OYS Deliver YDL 37M
OYS has just delivered a full rigging package to Hall Spars NZ for the upcoming Yachting Developments Ltd (YDL) 37m sloop, featuring both OYS rod and PBO.
[May 2009]
Lloyds and ABS Approval for OYS Thrusters
Two different OYS designed swing thrusters were awarded Lloyds’ and ABS approval this week. Inspectors from both classification societies surveyed the standard OYS design and manufacturing process before both awarding certification.
[February 2009]
2008 ‘best ever year’ for OYS Thruster sales
In contrast to what seems to have been economic gloom spread across much of the world’s media, 2008 has been a highly successful year, for Ocean Yacht Systems which has resulted in a massive 67% growth in OYS’s Thruster division.
[November 2008]
OYS Smooth Deck Cup Turnbuckles chosen by superyacht builder
Attractive aesthetic design and improved yacht performance are just some of the benefits of Ocean Yacht Systems’ second generation Smooth Deck Cup Turnbuckles.
[October 2008]
OYS Successes Highlighted at Monaco
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) will be showcasing its incredible successes as key sales and technical staff attend this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

[July 2008]
Service Agents Support Caribbean Superyacht Regattas
Seven fully qualified Ocean Yacht Systems’ service agents are attending St Barth’s Bucket Superyacht Regatta, headed up by OYS’ Technical Director, Mike ‘Jaffa’ Orange.

[March 2008]
Mirabella V Superyacht Service at Ocean Yacht Systems
Ahead of her busy charter season in the Mediterranean, Mirabella V has recently sent her rigging back to OYS as part of her 4 year service within the OYS Superyacht Service Programme.

[March 2008]
10th Anniversary
Everyone at Ocean Yacht Systems is proud to announce that we are entering our 10th year of operation.

[March 2008]
Tallest Aluminium Rig in the World
The largest aluminium rig in the world, at 75m in length, has just been stepped in Viareggio, Italy, with Ocean Yacht Systems’ Project Manager, Ben Porteous, in attendance.

[March 2008]
OYS Appoint New Sales Director
Mark Barwell, who joined Ocean Yacht Systems in 2005, has just been promoted to the Board of OYS as Sales Director.

[February 2008]
OYS Appoint New Project Manager
Paul Russell, who has worked with rigging systems, production and management for many years, has now joined Ocean Yacht Systems as a Project Manager.

[December 2007]
Bow Thrusters for Superyachts
OYS provide a full range of thrusters to accommodate a variety of applications. Within the range, bow or stern thrusters can be specified as fixed or retractable, with a choice of either hydraulic or electrical drive systems.

[July 2007 ]

Appointment of New Director - OYS Thrusters

OYS are pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Crowden as Director - Thruster & Hydraulics Division, which will operate under the name of OYS Thrusters.

[June 2007 ]

New Projects at OYS

A number of new projects are now under way at Ocean Yacht Systems including Ethereal, a 58m Ron Holland design, currently under construction at the Royal Huisman Shipyard in Holland.
[June 2007 ]

Perini Navi 4 Boat Superyacht Order

OYS are delighted to announce that Perini Navi have recently confirmed another 4 boat order to supply all their superyacht rigging requirements until 2010.
[May 2007 ]

OYS Supply the World's Longest PBO Stay

The brief, which came into Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS), was for a perfect torsional stay in PBO for a Code Zero from North Sails, New Zealand. This was to be the longest ever built at a staggering 57.6m pin to pin measurement under load!
[April 2007 ]


OYS Service Network Expands

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) operate the world's only dedicated superyacht rigging service programme designed to support their clients worldwide, supported by an expanded network of Service Agents.
[February 2007 ]