Same Sky. Different horizon.
Experience. Our knowledge is your asset.
Swiss Ocean is a boutique maritime service provider, focusing on the development, management and support of explorer yachts. Swiss Ocean and its partners have a background in commercial shipping, ship management and engineering with a sound understanding for yachting.
Explorer Yachts.
PROJECT «SEA HAWK» The main difference between Seahawk and other yachts is the answer to the question “why?” This vessel is built for the purpose: Exploring places where others cannot go to. The ship has a unique diesel-electric propulsion system, consisting of two main diesel engines and PTO/PTI gear boxes,
From design to delivery.
connected to generators or electric motors. This allows steaming in a fuel efficient mode.
Our mission is to build yachts that can sail anywhere, and in any condition - from the cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic, Greenland and Kamchatka - to the warmer climes, such as the Amazon, the Pacific, Indonesia and the Kimberleys in Australia, to name a few. There are so many destinations worth visiting - but one must have a suitable ship.
FLEXIBLE ROOM-CONCEPT SUITABLE FOR UP TO 36 GUESTS ROTATING HANGAR/BAR
Explorer yachts are for the adventurer. These powerful superyachts are rugged on the exterior -
LARGE SPA AND FITNESS OVER TWO DECKS (300M2)
built to take on any sea - yet stylish and comfortable. Fully equipped with all the amenities of a superyacht, these luxury explorer yachts offer their owners freedom and flexibility to explore the vast and stunning waterways of our world, from deluxe, tasteful accommodations. Built for safety, endurance, performance and comfort, these vessels provide the highest quality standards, to take their owners to places that few will ever go.
30m
103m
ASYMMETRIC BRIDGE
POLAR CLASS 6. CAPABLE OF CUTTING THROUGH 800MM-THICK ICE.
EXPEDITION SIDEGATE
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LOGISTICS
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ROUTING
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SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL:
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ICE MASTERS
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SCIENTISTS
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
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EXPEDITION LEADERS
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PERMIT APPLICATION
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EXPEDITION OUTFITTING
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 68째 11.4` S / 067째 01.1` W
Exploring. The purest form of luxury.
PITCAIRN 25째 03.8` S / 130째 05.5` W
Yacht Management. When trust meets reliability.
Worldwide support. Use of proven state of the art management systems and technologies. Decades of yacht and ship management experience. International crews. Designers, engineers and specialists well acquainted with all major yards worldwide.
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CREWING
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LOGISTICS
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CREW TRAINING
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INSURANCE
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IT
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CLASS / FLAG STATE
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OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
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ONLINE CONDITION MONITORING
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ISM / ISPS
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TAX AND LEGAL CONSULTING
Project Management. Let reason take the wheel.
Swiss-style project management: Hands-on approach with a passion for detail.
SUPERVISION OF NEW BUILDS,
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLING
REFITS, AND CONVERSIONS
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REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
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DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
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CLAIM MANAGEMENT
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NEGOTIATIONS
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Capt. Michael Zerr
David Fletcher
After studying Business Administration and Nautical
For nearly 40 years, David Fletcher has traveled
Sciences, Michael started his nautical career aboard
extensively throughout the Polar Regions, including
the tall ship SY “SEA CLOUD”, followed by years as
four Antarctic winters, and 36 summers.
Master Mariner
Caspar Andri Largiadèr Partner / Naval Architect / Ship Finance
Capt. Matthias Bosse Master Mariner
Expedition Leader / Polar Expert / Consultant to the British Government
nautical officer on board the cruise ship MS “EUROPA” and the expedition cruise ship MS “BREMEN”´of
He has lived with the Intuit in Greenland; crossed
Hapag Lloyd.
the Arctic by dogsled; worked as commander of the British polar station; guided expeditions; and
One Team...
Michael has been in the yachting industry for almost
spent 15 years with the “British Antarctic Survey.”
a decade and is a founding member of Swiss Ocean.
David has led well over a hundred voyages to the
He is planning a single handed transatlantic crossing,
Arctic and Antarctic; sailed several times through
participating in the legendary Mini-Transat race.
the Northwest Passage; and journeyed throughout Antarctica. David is a member of the Royal Geographic Society, and recipient of the prestigious Polar Medal and the Fuchs Medal. He is regarded not only for his outstanding and charismatic personality, but also as one of the most renowned Arctic and Antarctic experts in the world.
Caspar Andri Largiadèr
Capt. Matthias Bosse
Andri Largiadèr has over 10 years experience in
Matthias is passionate about expedition cruising,
managing technical and financial shipping projects.
having served as the master of large yachts and
Before joining SWISS OCEAN, Andri headed the ship
expedition cruise ships for more than 20 years.
Partner / Naval Architect / Ship Finance
Master Mariner
finance division at Hannover Leasing. Andri has also held various technical management positions
He has sailed all seven oceans, including world
for companies such as BLOHM&VOSS, Hamburg,
circumnavigations, numerous cruises to Antarctica
COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT, Cyprus, and for
and Northwest Passages, cruises on the Arctic
ABC MARITIME - a major Swiss ship management
Ocean and the Amazon River, all the way to Iquitos/
company.
Peru. He traveled around Africa from Cape to
Capt. Michael Zerr Master Mariner
David Fletcher
Expedition Leader / Polar Expert / Consultant to the British Government
Cape; to the islands of the Pacific; and to the South Andri holds Master’s degrees in Naval Architecture
Atlantic Ocean. Matthias has been master of some
& Ocean Engineering and in Ocean Systems
of the most prestigious private yachts in the world,
Management from the Massachusetts Institute
including M/Y CARINTHIA VII and M/Y LADY MOURA
of Technology (MIT) in Boston, and a diploma
with the sole responsibility for budget, maintenance
in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zürich in
and management.
Switzerland.
...one Passion.
Our Network. Sailing side by side.
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ZURICH
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LIMASSOL
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MUMBAI
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MONACO
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PIRAEUS
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TOKYO
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HAMBURG
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RIJEKA
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MANILA
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ROTTERDAM
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ODESSA
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SINGAPORE
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OSLO
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ST. PETERSBURG
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USHUAIA
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AUCKLAND
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SEATTLE
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MANAUS
SWISS OCEAN PASSION FOR SHIPS
SWISS OCEAN Gutenbergstrasse 9 8027 Zurich Switzerland +41 44 286 20 60 info@swissoceanservices.com www.swissoceanservices.com