OYS is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Designer, Charlotte Richardson. Charlotte brings a wealth of knowledge, having studied Automotive Engineering at Oxford Brookes, during that time she gained work experience at McLaren. Since graduating she broadened her experience further working within design teams with marine companies also operating in the large yacht […]
Dan Whitelock has had a promotion at OYS from Engineering Technician to Project Manager with immediate effect. Dan joined OYS back in 2016, where he was hands on, building thrusters and hydraulic cylinders including some of the largest vangs installed on superyachts. This valuable experience in the factory positions him well for the Project Management […]
Robbie Sargent has joined OYS as Rigging Sales Manager, with immediate effect. Robbie brings with him 30+ years’ experience in the rod rigging business, working on yachts ranging from mini-transats right through to the world’s largest modern sailing megayachts. His illustrious marine history, makes Robbie a strong candidate for this role, having always worked with […]
Box PR has been working on a new website with longstanding client OYS. The new website is designed and built by Lymington based Tinstar Design, with the content provided by Box PR and OYS. It is a content driven website and a platform that clearly segregates the different sectors of the business and make the information […]
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Briggs Winn as Project Manager for all new and service rigging projects. Briggs Winn has extensive knowledge and understanding of the engineering aspects of both sail and motor superyachts. Having worked in the marine industry in a number of engineering support roles, Briggs […]
Greig City Academy and their student led crew have set sail once again on board their Frers 45 Scaramouche having undergone an extensive winter refit including an all new standing rigging package donated by Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS). Project Scaramouche, aims to be the first student led team to enter the Fastnet in 2017. Heading […]
Ocean Yacht Systems Limited (OYS) has just launched a market first for the yacht industry, with their electric driven range of vertical retracting and rotating thrusters. Driven via a compact Permanent Magnet Motor, the new AC powered series from OYS is available in a power range of 30 – 400Kw. Available in a stroke to […]
Ocean Yacht Systems, have expanded their team through the recent employment of two apprentices. The apprenticeship scheme runs for a four year period, and during this time Cara Deasy (26) and James Aucott (18), will be working at Ocean Yacht Systems four days a week, whilst attending Bournemouth and Poole College one day a week. […]
Ocean Yacht Systems Ltd (OYS) has signed a contact with Yachting Developments Ltd in New Zealand, which will once again see their technically advanced thrusters installed on a superyacht being built the other side of the world. OYS will design, engineer and manufacture two hydraulic 48hp vertical retracting thrusters for hull 1012, a 33.5m performance […]
Ocean Yacht Systems have been on a recruitment drive to meet the changing needs of the business, with three new appointments. Simon Lewton has been appointed as stores manager, Mark Williams head buyer and Andreina Goncalves is the new general administrator. Simon’s background is in aviation, where he has had a successful career putting good […]