Palma Refit completes refit of the 46m motor yacht Hokulani

In order to be ready for the 2012 summer season, the Palma Refit in Mallorca has successfully finished an extensive 8-month refit of a 48m superyacht. The vessel got the largest retro-fit installation to date of four Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer units.

RS Global building specialist refit centre in Palma de Mallorca opens

The modernised and refurbished RS Global building located in the heart of the STP (Servicios Técnicos Portuarios) superyacht refit and repair yard in Palma de Mallorca […]

Devonport Yachts Ltd to refit 71.2m motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G)

Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) is excited to announce that the first Falmouth based project has just commenced at the Pendennis facilities in Falmouth. The impressive 1929 […]

MB´92 former senior project manager Bob Wagemakers starts Virtue Yacht Refit Management

MB’92 announces that former senior project manager and ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Chairman Bob Wagemakers has started up a new company that delivers a fresh approach […]

Azzura Marine Australia Refit and Luxury Yacht Furniture

At a time when Australian boat builders are finding it tough, particularly in the export market, Azzura Marine is bucking the trend at its yard in […]

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Launches Code of Practice

Yacht owners can be confident how their contract will be handled when contracting an ICOMIA’s Superyacht Refit Yard Member for the refit of their vessel. The […]

RS Global renovating at STP shipyard

RS Global (part of the Rolling Stock Group), with additional backing from investors including Palma Refit, are currently collaborating on the significant renovation project of the site formerly known as the “Grupo Guidet Building,” located within the STP shipyard. RS Global have been awarded the 12 year concession to manage the building, which will offer approximately 3,000 square meters of rentable workshop and office space on two floors, including a bar/restaurant.

90m Sailing yacht Athena – the largest superyacht to be refitted in New Zealand

The 90.00m (295′ 3″) Royal Huisman sailing yacht Athena is due to arrive in New Zealand to receive a superyacht refit by Orams Marine Services. One of the world’s largest private sailing yachts of the modern era and the largest all-aluminum yacht built to date, the three-masted schooner Athena is a remarkable super yacht.

BMEA Trade Mission to Vietnamese Shipyards and BMEA Pavilion at Maritime Vietnam 2011

The British Marine Equipment Association (BMEA) is organising a Trade Mission to Vietnamese new build, conversion and yacht repair yards within striking distance of Ho Chi Minh City. BMEA then plan to attend the International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City from Wednesday 9th – Friday 11th March.

Mulder Shipyard to build second superyacht yard

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has announced that construction will soon start on a new yard. This second yard will cover an area of 7000 square metres and focus on the maintenance, refit and new build of yachts between 18 and 40 metres. It should be ready to start operations in 2012, with the first new yacht launching in 2013.

Van Dam Nordia finishes several yacht refits

In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refits to the highest Dutch standards.

Finished last month was the 70’ Mulder motor yacht White Princess. Jobs on this ship included a complete painting system and new teak deck on the entire vessel.