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Gabe Newell’s Leviathan Superyacht Comes Into Focus After Oceanco Promo

Fresh coverage spotlights a 363-foot vessel built for research with a quiet diesel-electric system.

Overview

  • The Oceanco video, which landed Monday, features brief shots of Newell, scuba prep, and a gaming lounge where guests play Counter-Strike 2.
  • Forbes on Tuesday detailed a diesel-electric setup backed by a 5.5 megawatt-hour battery that allows near-silent nights, better fuel use, and new room layouts by moving machinery.
  • Robb Report on Wednesday published new images and described a community-first interior with a 54-seat dining hall, shared guest–crew spaces, low-maintenance finishes, and a staircase etched with about 3,000 builder names.
  • Coverage confirms Newell owns both Leviathan and the Oceanco shipyard, and that the yacht delivered in late 2025 with a dive center, lab, medical space, and a 3D-printing workshop.
  • Leviathan is slated to support Newell’s Inkfish research work, signaling a tilt toward yachts that double as science platforms and changing daily life on board by freeing crew from heavy upkeep to focus on missions and guests.