Superyacht Refits

ICON Yachts Breaks 400 metres

A relative newcomer to the superyacht industry, Dutch yacht builder ICON yachts has an impressive order book with a total of 444 m in luxury yachts at the shipyard. A combination of new builds, refit projects and cooperation with other builders such as Mega Marine, the yard is looking ahead to a successful year.

43m Motor Yacht Sunbeam launched by Icon Yachts

Dutch superyacht builder Icon Yachts has launched the 43 m semi-displacement motor yacht Sunbeam at their shipyard in Harlingen, The Netherlands. The hull and superstructure of Motor yacht Sunbeam project were built by a Northern European builder and then delivered to Icon Yachts who were selected as the most suitable shipyard for the project offering expertise, attention to detail and quality needed to build a superyacht to the highest of standards. The owner’s representatives Mega Marine are extremely pleased with the enthusiasm and flexibility with which the yard has encompassed the project.

MacDougalls’ brings Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems to the Cape

MacDougalls’ Cape Cod Marine Service has long been the go-to place for every boating need on the Cape. Always on the cutting edge, MacDougalls’ has enthusiastically signed on as a dealer and servicing installer for Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems.

Motor yacht Diamond A receives New Exhaust

Motor yacht Diamond A, a 57,30m (187′ 11″) superyacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998, suffered breathing problems. Her main stainless steel exhaust had corroded over time and her genset drystacks spilled soot. She needed help. Marine Exhaust Systems’ technical experts cured yacht Diamond A’s troubles with custom units that now have her breathing easy, in a crunch project of less than 6 weeks.

Master Yachts to open refit management office in STP Shipyard, Palma

Master Yachts have opened a refit management office in STP shipyard in the Port of Palma. This operations office expands Master Yachts’ presence in Palma and will be an onsite base for refit project managers as well as providing office and meeting facilities for Captains and crew of yachts in the port.

Palumbo acquires Malta Superyacht Shipyard

Palumbo Shipyard, an Italian company headquartered in Naples, signed a 30 year deal with the Malta government for the acquisition of Malta Super Yacht Services (MSYS) now called Palumbo Malta Shipyard. Palumbo Group has taken over the yard this week, after having been declared the preferred bidder for the tender to acquire Malta Superyacht Services in late 2010.

The 60m Superyacht Yogi is Launched by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts

In early march 2011 the 60.2 metre luxury motor yacht ‘YOGI’ (hull NB49) was completed and ready for launch by Proteksan-Turquoise. The Yogi yacht is the […]

Motor yacht Tumberry C under refit at Atollvic Shipyard

Atollvic Shipyard is currently refitting the 49m superyacht Tumberry C, a superyacht originally built by Benetti in 1998. The shipyard, based in Vigo, Spain has been commissioned to complete a variety of refit jobs which includes painting of the steel hull and part of the aluminium superstructure, and replacing the main teak deck as well as completing work on the interior furniture. The work is expected to take three months to complete.

The Moonen Refits Lunch: Food for thought in Antibes

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Moonen yachts will host their second Moonen Refits Lunch during the upcoming 2011 Antibes Yacht Show.

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works.

Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand

Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs.

Antibes Yacht Show presents Cinna as partner

For the first time, Antibes Yacht Show is proud to have Cinna and Ligne Roset as their furniture partner for the VIP Lounge, the Captains’ Lounge and the Press Lounge.