Ocean King

The Ocean King shipyard spans a private 36,800-square-meter area and features extensive in-house facilities, including a 2,500-square-meter covered area, a 19-meter-high carpentry shed, fully equipped mechanical workshops, and dedicated dry docks. These state-of-the-art facilities allow Ocean King to maintain complete autonomy in yacht construction. Every phase—from the initial steel cutting to final sea trials—is executed and closely monitored on-site, ensuring absolute control over quality, scheduling, and precision engineering.

One of Ocean King’s key differentiators is its ability to deliver true explorer yachts. Built to standards similar to deep-sea tugboats, these vessels are engineered for transoceanic travel, combining structural resilience with impressive fuel efficiency and minimal maintenance needs. These attributes make each Ocean King yacht a long-term investment for discerning owners looking to explore the world’s most remote destinations safely and comfortably.

Ocean King’s deep-rooted expertise in steel and aluminum work and an in-house engineering division position the shipyard as a leader in luxury expedition yacht construction. Their vessels are seaworthy and powerful and tailored for effortless management by a small crew — meeting the evolving demands of modern adventurers.

What truly sets Ocean King apart is its collaborative approach to design. Working alongside some of Italy’s most renowned naval architects and interior designers, Ocean King ensures that each yacht reflects its owner’s unique personality and lifestyle. Every interior is custom-crafted with a signature Italian aesthetic—elegant lines, refined materials, and masterful detailing — resulting in living spaces as inspiring as the destinations the yachts are built to reach.

The shipyard’s evolution saw major milestones with the launch of the Explorer 88, followed by the Explorer 100 and the award-winning Explorer 130 M/Y Genesia, which took home the 2018 World Superyacht Award in the “Rebuilt” category. These achievements signaled Ocean King’s transition from commercial ship repair to a powerhouse in high-end, custom-built explorer yachts.

Ocean King continues to push boundaries with its new DUCALE and DOGE yacht lines, each offering bespoke projects up to 50 meters. Every yacht bears the mark of Ocean King’s explorer DNA — built with integrity, engineered for adventure, and designed for timeless elegance.

Northrop & Johnson proudly represents the Ocean King brand, offering a curated selection of Ocean King explorer yachts for sale. This partnership brings together our global reach and brokerage expertise with Ocean King’s shipbuilding excellence — providing clients access to some of the finest expedition yachts on the market today.

For clients seeking a unique blend of performance, durability, and aesthetic refinement, Ocean King is not just a shipbuilder—it’s a gateway to a lifetime of exploration.