Measuring 51,30 meters in length over all, the robust and impressive shadow support yacht Umbra represents the second Sea Axe vessel, constructed by the Dutch Damen Shipyards Group. Superyacht support vessel Umbra has been recently slipped at Oceania Marine’s North Shipyard in Port Whangarei, New Zealand for major upgrades. The aptly named vessel hit the water in 2010, and shadows a 57m Explorer Superyacht.
Damen shadow support yacht Umbra entering Refit/Paint Shed C at Oceania Marine's North Shipyard
The project is scheduled to be completed within the next three months and includes, a two metre addition to the stern, fitting of helicopter deck and all equipment and infrastructure supporting helicopter operations. At the same time a full exterior repaint in owners colours and vessel survey requirements will be done.
Oceania Marine’s Brent Charlesworth is Project Manager and explains: “We are working to a very tight schedule and have a lot to do within the timeframe. As a consequence we have put together a work team involving our best workers, sub-contractors and suppliers available from within Port Whangarei.”
Luxury yacht support vessel Umbra has been transferred from the hardstand into Refit/Paint Shed C where she will stay for the duration of the project. Crew and owners representatives have made themselves comfortable in the newly upgraded crew amenity and work areas with direct access at deck level.
