Rivergate Marina, in Sydney Australia has just completed a major refit on the superyacht KOKOMO II (ex Achilles II) including structural modifications to the bow and extensive paint works to the exterior.
Sardinia Yacht Services (SYS) have announced the new acquisition and launch of their own Marine Center in Olbia. The new Marine Center in Olbia will offer owners and clients the possibility to store, repair and manage yachts, vessels and tenders. The facility offers a travel with a capacity to lift up to 100 tons and space for mooring superyachts of up to 50 meters in length with a draft of 4,5 meters.
Motor yacht Sea Breeze (ex Ulysses) launched in 1977 has just finished a 5 month refit at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard managed by Matt Curtin-Andrews from Yacht Group Australia. The theme of the refit was ‘old charm in a new boat’, with many of the original aspects retained.
ACA Marine has just launched an exciting new facility designed to provide an attractive alternative to the usual approach of painting removable parts during the refit of superyachts.
The 59 metre Lurssen superyacht Capri has received a refit at Dunya yachts in Turkey. The refit included a full repaint of the hull and superstructure.
Ex presidential yacht Honey Fitz undergoing refit Built in 1931 by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan, motor yacht Honey Fitz is now undergoing a refit at Moores Marine in Florida as craftsmen return it to its former glory. John F. Kennedy named the Presidential yacht as “Honey Fitz Yacht”, after being elected as President of the United States of America in honour of his grandfather.
Colonna Yachts, a division of long standing Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia is pleased to announce a major expansion with the opening of the new West Yard Marine Travelift Facility. Situated on approximately ten acres, this new facility will accommodate the simultaneous repair of up to 15 megayachts and deep draft sailing yachts.
The 70m research vessel Golden Lion has just received a complete refit at the Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands. Golden Lion a three-masted topsail schooner has the work carried out to EU Directive 98/18 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships.
Testbank, a Southampton ship repairer has completed a 1 million GBP refit of megayacht SENSES. The 59,20m (194′ 2″) motor yacht SENSES spent 3 months at the Testbank Ship yard.
With new soft goods and interior the yacht Never Enough also provides a full compliment of water toys, diving, and Spa Pool pool on deck.