The fate of the 97 metre superyacht conversion project Cosmos

Thursday, 14 March 2013

In 2006 work started to convert a research vessel into private yacht by Platinum Yachts in the United Arab Emirates. Work on the project, code named Cosmos, stopped in 2009, and the yacht's faith at this moment is unknown to us. When I was in Dubai last week, on top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, I spotted the yacht on the hard. Read More

The first superyacht to be completely shrink wrapped in Thailand

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Yacht Solutions has just finished erecting and shrink wrap scaffolding over SY Douce France - a 42 metre catamaran in Bangkok. This is the first time to fully enclose a superyacht in shrink wrap in Thailand and this new service enables Yacht Solutions to create a climate-controlled environment to facilitate large yacht painting and refitting projects. Read More

White Rabbit Echo undergoes an extensive refit at NZ's IMG

Monday, 25 February 2013

Integrated Marine Group, the New Zealand based specialist superyacht reﬁt company, has completed the major reﬁt of White Rabbit Echo, which included their biggest paint job to date. The completion of the project crowned a busy and successful year of reﬁt for IMG, who also completed projects on Shamoun, Seawolf and Elandess. Read More

74.6 Metre superyacht Weta on the move in New Zealand

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Readers from Auckland have reported that Superyacht Weta, a 74.6 metre superyacht, has left the city, and has made her way to Ship Repair in Whangarei, the main centre of Northland, New Zealand. The project was started at Marco Yachts in Chile, but her unfinished hull was towed all the way from chile to New Zealand in 2011. Read More

Margaret Ann completes first refit in Palma

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

The 95ft Dubois sloop, Margaret Ann, was initially built at Pendennis in 2004. Her stylish design provided the inspiration for the Pendennis 95’, with classic Dubois features such as the pilot house with raised seating area, and careful placement of running gear as to provide an uncluttered foredeck area. Read More

Refit underway of 27 metre Benetti Sail Division Serena

Monday, 4 February 2013

Crew Yacht Management has taken over the management of the Serena, a 27 metre Motor Sailer, built in 1983 by Benetti Sail Division, to a design by Lauren Giles. Since it was first launched, the yacht has always been privately used by her original owner. The yacht has now been purchased by a new owner, and will finally be available for charter. Read More

1900's Superyacht refit project Artemis looking for new owner

Thursday, 31 January 2013

Being one of the last remaining big yachts of the golden age of classic yacht building, Artemis was built in Southampton in 1900 to a design by Arthur E. Payne at Summers & Payne in Southampton. The yacht was originally without machinery. The large sails as well as the anchor were operated by hand. Read More

106 Metre superyacht Dream under construction in Greece

Friday, 4 January 2013

In 2008 we were the first to publish news of a 106 metre superyacht that was being converted in Greece, to a design by Giorgio Vafiadis & Associates. Built to Germanische Lloyds & Solas classification, Dream was then expected to launch 2011. We have recently received this photo of the yacht, taken about a year ago. Read More

The 1937 superyacht Malahne being rebuilt in UK

Thursday, 3 January 2013

A few months ago, superyacht Malahne arrived at Pendennis for a major refit. A semi-submersible heavy lift vessel has carried the 1937 built yacht Malahne from Spain to Falmouth. The classic yacht was completely rebuilt in 1983 by Cantieri Navali Campanella S.p.A., and judging by this recent photo of her, she is undergoing a second transformation. Read More

The fate of superyacht Montecristo (ex Belgravia)

Thursday, 20 December 2012

Our quest for more information on the current state of superyacht Belgravia worked out very well, thanks all for your help. However the fate of M/Y Montecristo, as Belgravia has been renamed, is looking unsure at present. We have learned that Belgravia was sold to a Russian client years ago. Read More

Video of the removal of the world's tallest superyacht mast

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

We have just come accross this impressive video of the removal of the world's tallest superyacht mast, the giant 89 metres high rig belonging to the 75 metre M5. M5 is not only the world’s largest sailing sloop but she has the world’s tallest carbon rig. m5’s intensive refit period at the Pendennis facility in Falmouth is well underway. Read More

Refit of superyacht Lady K II underway at Solent Refit

Thursday, 8 November 2012

Originally named Radiant I, before launching as Princess Tanya, and subsequently being renamed as Lady K II, she was built at Austin & Pickersgill, in Sunderland, England, by the shipyard’s owner. Recognising that there was a gap in production at his shipyard, the vessel was commissioned based on a design by Theoharis Stylianou. Read More

Refit update on the the world’s largest sloop M5

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

m5’s intensive refit period at the Pendennis facility in Falmouth is well underway with the new developments to the world’s largest sloop rigged sailing yacht already taking shape. As announced previously her visit will see the installation of a new 3 metre stern extension with naval architecture by Ron Holland Design. Read More

Video: Superyacht Taiba completes extensive refit

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Just in time for the Cannes and Monaco Yacht Shows, the 50 metre Benetti superyacht Taiba completed her € 2,500,000 refit at Palumbo in Naples, Italy. After a visit to the shipyard in July, SYT had the opportunity to see the “new” Taiba first hand. One of the biggest changes to the yacht is a completely new interior to a design of Laura Pomponi. Read More

Breathe Easy on superyacht Huracan refit

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Dometic Marine has recently supplied six Breathe Easy™ In-Duct Air Purifiers and nine VacuFlush toilet systems for Huracan, a 125 ft. expedition superyacht undergoing an extensive refit at the Gran Peninsula Yacht Centre in Mexico. The project to refit the superyacht with Dometic systems is due for completion next month. Read More

Integrated Marine Group refits superyacht trimaran White Rabbit

Monday, 30 July 2012

Integrated Marine Group has been selected by White Rabbit Echo as the Refit Company of choice to undertake their exterior repaint and interiors works period. The company has become renowned for its skills and experience on the larger yacht projects but this project will become their largest paint project when completed. Read More

Leopard 3 completes refit at Southampton Yacht Services

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Leopard is, without question, one of the most famous names in yacht racing history and Leopard 3 ranks among one of the most stylish yachts launched. The Supermaxi has broken countless world records and its charismatic owner and leading industrialist, Mike Slade, is one of the most well known figures in the sport. Read More

Superyacht Heavenly Daze celebrates 40 years with a makeover

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

The 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze arrived at Pendennis at the end of September to commence her winter refit, with the main focus being an interior restyle by Dutch design company Wetzels Brown. The new design has been applied to her VIP Suites, guest cabins, main saloon and dining area. Read More

Superyacht Seven Sins arrives at Icon Yachts for refit

Friday, 4 May 2012

The latest superyacht to arrive at the Icon Yachts facility in Harlingen, The Netherlands is the 41.30 metre superyacht Seven Sins. Captained by Martin Andersson, Seven Sins arrived on Wednesday coming from the Caribbean island Antigua. Alongside M/Y Seven Sins, Icon Yachts is also busy with the refit of M/Y Rahil, which is nearly completed. Read More

New design for the world’s largest sailing sloop M5

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

With potential Superyacht clients being reluctant to commission new yachts, the refit and refurbishing aspect of the Superyacht business will grow over the next couple of years. At Ron Holland Design they are already involved in a number of major refit design projects, such as the world’s largest sailing sloop, M5. Read More

Video of extending superyacht SuRi by 11 metres

Monday, 23 April 2012

Late last year, Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) located in Alameda, California in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of Los Angeles, California were awarded the contract to lengthen the expedition yacht SuRi by adding a 11 metre mid-body hull. Read More

The refits of superyacht Searaz to a Joachim Kinder design

Friday, 30 March 2012

Sometimes superyachts disappear off our radar for a while, only to re-emerge, looking fresh after an extensive refit. Such is the case with superyacht Searaz. She was originally launched as Alcor in 1986 in Holland. When she was sold to a new owner, superyacht designer Joachim Kinder redesigned her lines. Read More

Pendennis Plus completes refit of superyacht Virginian

Friday, 23 March 2012

Following the successful delivery of the refit of Dona Amélia, Pendennis Plus has this week completed a further large yacht refit project, the 62.23 metre Feadship Virginian. Coincidentally Virginian was also one of the first refits undertaken by Devonport Yachts in their Plymouth facility. the Feadship arrived at Pendennis at the beginning of November. Read More

Two refit projects head towards completion at Royal Huisman

Friday, 9 March 2012

The finest Huisman standards of engineering and service in a customised, yet competitive, refit package are the aim; they are also the reality as two major projects head towards completion at the Royal Huisman shipyard. The 40 metre Be Mine, launched by Lürssen in 1991, was ready for updating as well as an extensive refit programme. Read More

Refit of charter yacht Apoise nearing completion

Monday, 5 March 2012

One of the world’s largest and most distinctive charter yachts, Apoise, is currently undergoing a refit in Germany, which adds 4 metres to her stern. Designed by Espen Øino, built by Lürssen Yachts and launched in 2006, Apoise offers the ultimate cruising experience. When relaunched, she will be available for charter. Read More

Refit of 90 metre superyacht Athena completed

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

The 90 metre, 1,200 tonnes superyacht Athena arrived at Orams Marine Services Auckland during February 2011 for a comprehensive Refit programe carried out over a nine month period. The massive rig carries 2,500 sq m (28,600 sq ft) of sail and when launched Athena was the world’s largest private sailing yacht. Read More

Two refits underway at Moonen

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Having recently completed the build-off of a Dixon 120 and the refitting of a custom Heesen motoryacht, Moonen Refits has now embarked on two new projects. The Moonen 72 SJS is being comprehensively upgraded technically and aesthetically while the Moonen 84 Aurora is being given a brand-new paint system. Read More

Refit of Benetti superyacht Tommy at Varadero Valencia

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Last month, the Spanish shipyard Varadero Valencia started the refit of the 50 metre superyacht Tommy. The refit consists in changing both of the generators under ABS certification, made difficult due to the size of the generators. Varadero Valencia is going to overhaul the two main engines and will also undertake different exterior jobs. Read More

Extensive refit completed for superyacht Whisper

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

At SYT we follow superyachts around the world and sometimes we come across a photo of a superyacht which is unfamiliar to us and such was the case with motor yacht Whisper. Early last year I found a very small photo of the yacht and was unable to identify what she was called or where she was build, I only knew the photo was taken in Turkey. Read More

J Class Endeavour completes successful seatrials

Friday, 17 February 2012

The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf. Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, the grand old lady seemed very happy with her new upgrades. Read More

Video of superyacht SuRi lifted out of the water

Monday, 13 February 2012

Replica of royal yacht Britannia arrives in Cowes

Thursday, 9 February 2012

On King George V’s death in January 1936, what should happen to his massive and famous J Class Yacht Britannia? He’d left instructions that she was to ‘follow him to the grave’. Stripped of all her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out from Cowes and sunk off St Catherine’s Deep, somewhere west of Ventnor and south of the Needles. Read More

Superyacht Dona Amélia leaves Pendennis after successful refit

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Pendennis Plus was delighted to have been commissioned to undertake a four month refit of one of the world’s most iconic gentleman’s motor yachts Dona Amélia. At 71 metres she is the largest yacht to have been refitted in Pendennis’ 23 year history, and the first undertaken in Falmouth by the newly rebranded Pendennis Plus. Read More

Indian Empress completes engine refit in Malta

Thursday, 5 January 2012

A W5.2 service on two main engines (20V1163TB93) of the 95 metre Indian Empress, was performed by the engineering team of Melita Power Diesel (a member of Melita Marine Group), within a record time frame of 7 weeks. A project of this magnitude has never been undertaken within such a short timeframe. Read More

Refit turns Galapagos into superyacht Ark Angel

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

“Wow… is that… was that… really the Galapagos?” is a question yacht spotters throughout the Philippines are continually asking. The answer is yes it was the Galapagos, but that was previous to her change of ownership, re-christening as Ark Angel, and a major multi-discipline makeover which left very few areas have been untouched. Read More

Sea-Alliance Group working on major Jongert refit

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Sea-Alliance Group has secured a contract to complete extensive repair and maintenance work on sailingyacht Vivid from Dutch shipyard Jongert. It is Sea-Alliance Group’s largest refit project to date. The company is responsible for the yacht’s management and has a long-standing relationship with the owner and captain. Read More

Refit of 70 metre superyacht Martha Ann at Melita Marine Group

Friday, 16 December 2011

The 70 metre Lürssen superyacht Martha Ann, has awarded Melita Marine Group as their facility of choice and is undergoing a paint job plus regular maintenance. With the use of the Palumbo Malta Superyacht facility on the Maltese island, Martha Ann is being prepared for the coming charter season within a four month time frame. Read More

Philippine presidential superyacht refurbished and renamed

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

One of the most rarely seen superyachts is the 77.33 metre Pag-Asa, the Philippine presidential yacht. The motor yacht was built by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries in Tokyo, Japan in 1959 as Lapu-Lapu. Throughout her life the superyacht has served several different presidents and before being named Pag-Asa in 2009. Read More

Changes, improvements and new projects at Solent Refit

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Solent Refit informs us they have had a busy few months, assisted by the good weather. Much of the yard's new pontoon development is well underway now, with the installation of low level walkways on the inside berths and a cut down of the main pontoon pillars. This is improving work efficiency for vessels on the outer pontoons. Read More

Superyachts EOS and Be Mine undergo Royal Huisman refits

Friday, 11 November 2011

Substantial refit projects for the mighty 93 metre schooner EOS and the 40 metre motor yacht Be Mine underline the strong credentials Royal Huisman’s specialist refit capability, huisfit. A year ago Royal Huisman took the decision to broaden the scope of its already comprehensive refit capability. Read More

Pendennis supports Wetzels Brown Partners on Heavenly Daze refit

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

The 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze arrived at Pendennis at the end of September to commence her winter refit, due for completion May 2012. With a reputation as a sophisticated classic motor yacht the main focus of her visit is on her interiors, with significant restyling and upgrade to her saloon and dining area, as well as her cabins. Read More

Refit of Superyacht Endeavour JK4 completed

Thursday, 27 October 2011

Yachting Developments proudly launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour on Saturday 8th October 2011, the launching marks the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. There has been a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit. Read More

Design Studio Spadolini re-designs superyacht Radial

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

At the Monaco Yacht Show we met up with Design Studio Spadolini, who among other projects are now working on the refit of superyacht Radial. Unfortunately the refit of superyacht Radial was called off last minute by the owner, who realised that such an extensive refit would have ended up costing more than buying a new yacht altogether. Read More

Bay Ship and Yacht wins contract to refit expedition yacht SuRi

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) located in Alameda, California in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of Los Angeles, California have been awarded the contract to lengthen the expedition yacht SuRi by adding an 11 metre mid-body section. Read More

Yachting Developments relaunch iconic superyacht Endeavour

Monday, 10 October 2011

Yachting Developments have relaunched the iconic J Boat Endeavour today, the launching marks the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked, and the new mast was stepped at 11am. Read More

Major rebuild of sailing yacht Sea Lion completed at Southampton Yacht Services

Thursday, 18 August 2011

Sea Lion, the 21m Abeking and Rasmussen yawl, built in 1953, arrived at Southampton Yacht Services early in 2010. She was in a poor state after many years in Greece, and her new owner wanted to have her completely rejuvenated. This summer, as Sea Lion sailed towards the Needles on her way down the Channel, she looked back in her element. Read More

The refit of the 115 metre Issham Al Baher

Monday, 8 August 2011

The 115 metre superyacht Issham Al Baher has always been a bit of a rare sight. However, she re-appeared on our radar a few years ago when she returned to the Med. The Caesar Pinnau designed superyacht, a sistership to Monaco resident Atlantis II, then moved on to Greece, where she was refitted to her former glory. Read More

100 Metre superyacht Attessa IV delivered

Thursday, 4 August 2011

In November 2010 we released the first photos of superyacht Attessa IV after her three and half years reconstruction at the shipyard of the Washington Yachting Group. We can now inform you the 100 metre superyacht has been delivered. Both the interior and exterior of Attessa IV were restyled by Glade Johnson Design. Read More

Rebuilt of 100 metre historical ship Angara into a superyacht

Monday, 25 July 2011

Late April Caserta entrepreneur Antonio Crispino, together with several Russian businessmen, took on the challenge to rebuilt the historical Ship Angara (ex Aviso Hela). Mario Grasso of Navirex and Francesco Rogantin are in charge of the Naval Architecture and Engineering of this massive project. Read More

Refit of superyacht shadow vessel Mystere Shadow

Thursday, 14 July 2011

Shadow vessel Mystere Shadow has recently been redesigned inside and out by Pastrovich Studio. She has now been relaunched following a thorough refit at Monaco Marine in La Ciotat. Inside, her toy garage has been modified and it can be transformed into a fully equipped disco, including laser systems and even a smokemachine. Read More

Mondo Marine going to complete 45 metre superyacht Viudes project

Friday, 8 July 2011

The semi-finished 45-metre Viudes 45, displacing 450 tons, has successfully been unloaded at Mondo Marine's Savona yard today. The yacht was loaded onto the cargo ship Storm in Barcelona, and shipped to the Savona yard, where she will be completed by Mondo Marine's Repair & Refit division. Read More

Pure completes eight-month refit of a 47 metre superyacht

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Nic Clarke and the team at Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, have completed an extensive eight-month refit of a 47 metre superyacht. The refit included the team carrying out a Lloyds 25 year survey and achieving subsequent sign off and acceptance. Works carried out for full Lloyds compliance included full shaft line and engine alignment. Read More

Superyacht Arcadia benefits from huisfit refit program

Monday, 4 July 2011

In April we informed you about Royal Huisman's strategic move to broaden its business model with a carefully planned expansion of its superyacht refit and repair business. One of the first yachts to benefit from Royal Huisman's refit program, aptly named huisfit, is the 36 metre Arcadia, built by Royal Huisman in 2006. Read More

WOSA Yacht Refit Management finishes refit of superyacht Mistral 55

Friday, 1 July 2011

On the 20th of May this year WOSA Yacht Refit Management launched the Pershing 115 Mistral 55, on which they have been working on since December 2010 at the AR.PE.CA. SpA Shipyard in Viareggio. The yacht underwent an extensive interior and exterior refit as well as a conversion from a Private to Commercial vessel. Read More

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

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

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 to managing superyacht refits. Virtue Yacht Refit Management, based in Barcelona and working worldwide, will deliver a broad range of refit related services dedicated to truly represent the interests of the yacht owner. Read More

Positive season for ISA Refit Division

Friday, 24 June 2011

ISA's refit division has had a couple of busy months. Several projects have been completed or are due to be delivered in the coming weeks. One important project is now in it's final phase: the engine refit of superyacht Sea D. The port side engine of this 38 meter Proteksan yacht was removed through an opening cut into the hull. Read More

Yacht Solutions secures new superyacht refit facility in Bangkok

Thursday, 23 June 2011

Southeast Asia’s Yacht Solutions, has just secured a new superyacht refit facility in Bangkok Thailand. Responding to the need for more superyacht refit and repair facilities in the Asian region from both owners of superyachts based in Asia but also those travelling from Europe, Yacht Solutions has found the perfect site. Read More

Marine Results lowers Hetairos’ rig to get under 28 metre high Itchen bridge

Friday, 17 June 2011

Most vessels passing under the 28 metre high Itchen bridge at the top of Southampton Water in Woolston can get under it with ease but when the 42.85 metre classic ketch Hetairos was making her way to the yard at Southampton Yacht Services for a refit her 45 metre main mast and 36 metre mizzen mast had to be removed. Read More

Superyacht Hetairos refit completed at Southampton Yacht Services

Thursday, 16 June 2011

At 43 metres, moving the superyacht Hetairos out of the refit bay at Southampton Yacht Services was always going to be a spectacle. Gleaming in her new livery of jet black with gold trim, she is even more spectacular than when she arrived in October 2010, a fitting tribute to her original builders, Abeking & Rasmussen. Read More

54 Metre superyacht Touya under refit in Turkey

Tuesday, 14 June 2011

The Nautique Refit and New Build Department, part of the Nautique Group, an international marine equipment, yacht interior fabricator and yacht management organisation, has recently commenced a major refit of a 54m, 715 gross ton super yacht in Istanbul Turkey on behalf of a European client. Read More

Bannenberg designed superyacht Acajou rebuilt as Sureyya

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Last year, whilst on charter in Turkey, I cruised passed an unknown yacht near Göcek. The yacht's name, Sureyya, did not appear in any of our files, and the design did not look familiar. After lengthy investigation, we now strongly believe the yacht is the former Acajou, which was badly damaged in 2005, during a heavy storm in Greece. Read More

Superyacht refit update from Pendennis

Friday, 27 May 2011

Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six superyachts being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was M/Y Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2 metre stern extension. Read More

Superyacht Antalis relaunches after refit at FIPA Group

Thursday, 19 May 2011

The FIPA Group in Viareggio have relaunched the Swiss owned Antalis, following a refit at the yard in Italy. Delivered by Baglietto in 2007, the unusual looking superyacht was designed by the Italian design studio Giugiaro Design with an interior by Dellarole Design. The refit included a modification of her sundeck, which was extended. Read More

Jongert shipyard completes refit on superyacht Ameena

Monday, 16 May 2011

After a refit Jongert Shipyard has recently re-launched the superyacht Ameena, a Jongert 2900M-line yacht. The owner who bought the Ameena in 2004 brought the yacht back to the yard for a refit in December 2010. Now, five months later, the yacht is as good as new. In 2004 the Ameena, designed by Tony Castro, received a prestigious award. Read More

RS Global renovation project underway in STP shipyard

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Construction is underway on the RS Global building located within the STP shipyard, Mallorca. RS Global (part of the Rolling Stock Group), with additional backing from investors, are collaborating on the significant renovation project of the site. RS Global will manage the building, which will focus on businesses involved in superyacht refit. Read More

Royal Huisman launches huisfit; superyacht refit, repair and renewal

Thursday, 21 April 2011

In an important strategic move, Royal Huisman is broadening its business model with a carefully planned expansion of its superyacht refit and repair business. While the yard has undertaken refit work for many years, it has now completed an in-depth study pointing to even more efficient deployment of its human and physical resources. Read More

Burgess Marine superyacht business expands

Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Burgess Marine has announced the continued expansion of its South Coast operations with significant contract wins in the Superyacht sector in both Southampton and Portsmouth. In April the company won the first phase of Project 608 in Southampton; the major refit of a 44m Feadship. Read More

Pure Superyacht Refit complete three quality refits

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has completed a trio of refit projects this month following a surge of new business. Headed up by former professional skipper and project manager Nic Clarke, the company gained these latest three contracts – for vessels Project 229, MY Achilles and MY Linda Lou - as a result of its growing reputation within the industry. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona’s technical area now fully operational

Thursday, 14 April 2011

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, offers a comprehensive service of dry docking and final preparation of yachts, which range from a simple inspection, hull cleaning and antifouling application to a complete refit. As well as having its own personnel to carry out these works, the marina employs some of the most specialised professionals. Read More

Superyacht Feluca completes refit

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Sanlorenzo, the Viareggio based shipyard, has re-launched superyacht Feluca, formerly FX. Feluca measures 38 meters LOA, and was the third SD122 launched by the Italian yard. She is powered by twin 1670 HP Caterpillar C32 diesels, and has a maximum speed of 18 knots, and a range of 3.000 nm at 12 knots. Read More

Master Yachts open refit management office in Palma

Friday, 25 March 2011

Master Yachts have expanded their Palma presence with an operations office in STP shipyard in the Port of Palma. This office 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. Read More

Aegean Boatyard refits classic Benetti superyacht Koheilan

Thursday, 24 March 2011

After being purchased by the owner in 2007, Koheilan, the 1974model classic Benetti came to the Aegean Boatyard for the refit work in order to give her a more contemporary and finished interior look, as she was beginning to show her age. The hull was in good condition however the owner wanted to change the white colour to dark blue. Read More

Pendennis and Devonport expands refit offering

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Pendennis and Devonport continue to flourish as does the number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. With Pendennis’ 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. Read More

Superyacht Tumberry C under refit at Atollvic Shipyard

Monday, 14 March 2011

Atollvic Shipyard based in Vigo, Spain - part of the Vicalsa Group, which has been providing solutions to the shipbuilding industry for more than 30 years - is working on the refit of the hull and superstructure of superyacht Tumberry C. The shipyard has been commissioned to complete a variety of refit jobs including the painting of the steel hull. Read More

Ambriabella ready for superyacht conversion

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Ambriabella, the 51.82 m historical coastal motor vessel from 1962, once abandoned and to be sold as scrap metal, is now ready to be transformed into a luxury superyacht. Ambriabella had a long journey before ending up back in Trieste, her birth place. Built by the Felszegi Shipyards in Muggia, she fist took to the water on the 11th of January 1962. Read More

Superyacht refit project Vis by 2Pixel Studio

Monday, 28 February 2011

The Croatian design firm 2Pixel Studio has sent us more details on their latest conversion project, Vis. Superyacht Vis, once owned by Marshal Tito, was built by the Uljanik shipyard in 1956 as the Headquarter Command Ship of Yugoslav Navy forces. Vis served almost 50 years as a navy command ship, until the owner bought it from the army. Read More

New refit work for Van Dam Nordia

Friday, 18 February 2011

In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refit works. The latest superyacht to arrive at the Dutch shipyard is sailing yacht Mulligan, an 80’ Hoek Truly Classic built in 1996. The shipyard will work on the yacht’s teak deck, repaint the hull and perform a technical update. Read More

Superyacht Audacia arrives at Pendennis for 2m stern extension

Monday, 14 February 2011

Following the success of MY Illusion’s refit including a 5m stern extension in 2010, the 46.5m Feadship Audacia has just arrived at Pendennis for similar structural enhancement. The two metre extension and remodeling of the swim platform with 2 curving stairways and one stern access door will supply substantially more space. Read More

Balk starts reconstruction of unique explorer superyacht

Thursday, 3 February 2011

Balk Shipyard has started the comprehensive rebuild of the 36.40-metre explorer yacht Lars. Named after the Disney ice bear character, Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. The project involves raising the superstructure. Read More

MB´92 offsets 5 million kWh of electricity

Tuesday, 1 February 2011

Since 2009, MB´92 has invited clients to join its carbon offset programme, compensating for the carbon emissions produced from their use of shore power. The shipyard has then matched its clients’ action by carbon offsetting an equivalent quantity of energy itself. Read More

Feadship relaunches the beautiful classic Serena

Monday, 20 December 2010

Saturday night we were invited to the stylish launch party of a remarkable Feadship. Not because of her size, at 22.50 metre she is in fact the smallest launch we attented in 2010, but because of the quality of the work, and the beautiful result. Originally launched in 1964, Serena has now been relaunched after an extensive refit. Read More

Superyacht Fox launching accident

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

This morning the SYT Team received the following statement from the Owner’s Representative of M/Y Fox and Yacht Solutions: Due to reasons as yet unknown the 60 metre Motor Yacht Fox sadly partially sank as she was launched from the slipway at a Bangkok shipyard where she had undergone a major refit. Read More

Washington Yachting Group launches 100 metre Attessa IV

Monday, 13 December 2010

SuperYachtTimes.com is proud to show you the very first photos of the 100 metre Attessa IV, which was launched this week, after three and a half years of extensive reconstruction to new condition by the Washington Yachting Group. Attessa IV has been brought to Lloyds and MCA Class and now measures 100.58 metres. Read More

Superyacht refit facility upgrade at Auckland Yard

Monday, 6 December 2010

As the 40m superyacht Janice of Wyoming recently moved down the slipway following service, paint work and maintenance it heralded the final stage of completing the 600 tonne slipway upgrade at Orams Marine Services. Following the launch of Janice of Wyoming the 53m sloop Erica XII was moved up the slipway. Read More

Andromeda la Dea arrives at Pendennis for winter refit

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

At the beginning of November one of Perini Navi’s most iconic sailing yachts arrived at Pendennis for her winter refit. Andromeda La Dea was the first Perini to circumnavigate the globe, and has visited both the Antarctic and the Arctic. This 47m (154.2ft) vessel is built for entertainment as well as exploring. Read More

First photos of superyacht Attessa IV

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Project manager captain Ted McCumber sends SuperYachtTimes.com the very first photos of the 100 metre Attessa IV. After three and a half years of extensive reconstruction to new condition the Washington Yachting Group has started with removing the scaffolding of this impressive looking superyacht. Read More

Feadship says goodbye to refitted Odyssey

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

After final commissioning and successful sea trials, the newly refitted Feadship Odyssey has set sail for the Caribbean. The project started exactly ten months ago when the yacht arrived at the Feadship yard in Makkum after a harsh and icy crossing piggybacking on top of a yacht transporter from the US. Read More

Superyacht Illusion has busy charter season following successful Pendennis refit

Monday, 11 October 2010

The 56m motor yacht Illusion has completed her charter season following an extensive refit at Pendennis. Between June and September her impressive new profile could be seen during 5 separate trips cruising around the glorious coastline of the Mediterranean, including the Balearics, France, Italy, Sardinia, Corsica and Barcelona. Read More

New superyacht syncrolift facility for Burgess Marine

Friday, 8 October 2010

UK based Burgess Marine has partnered with the Port of Cherbourg in support of the growing Superyacht refit and repair market in Northern Europe. Since 2001 Burgess Marine has been the Port of Cherbourg's primary partner in respect of the Rolls-Royce Syncrolift facility. Read More

Feadship completes refit of superyacht Odyssey

Friday, 8 October 2010

Feadship De Vries Makkum has re-launched the 41-metre Feadship Odyssey, originally launched in 1989 as White Rabbit and since called Lady Columbo, Ladina and Bullish. This major project included extending the hull by three metres and adding significant real estate to the superstructure. Read More

Solent Refit now with sited helicopter landing area

Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Following a successful Summer with a number of prestigious superyacht visitors in for refits and emergency work, Solent Refit has very recently refurbished the pontoon system and repainted the area in their distinctive blue. The helicopter landing area has now been sited, with the first visitor arriving by air in the last two weeks. Read More

Knight & Carver begins dry dock operations

Thursday, 9 September 2010

Culminating a jobs-saving effort that began more than a year ago, Knight & Carver Maritime has announced that its recently-purchased 4,000-ton dry dock will begin full-service marine operations today. Read More

International Marine Management opens superyacht repair base in Guadeloupe

Tuesday, 7 September 2010

International Marine Management has announced the opening of a repair base in Guadeloupe dedicated to Mega Yachts. IMM brings European-standard repairs in the heart of the Caribbean. In Guadeloupe, International Marine Management is able to welcome the largest superyachts alongside their quay. Read More

112 Metre superyacht Le Grand Blue in Germany for refit

Saturday, 14 August 2010

One of our readers has send us this image of Le Grand Blue, taken in North East Germany. Although not confirmed yet, we believe the 112 metre superyacht might be underway to the Tamsen yard, for a refit. Businessman Heiner Tamsen took over the SMG Werft earlier this year, and has lead the shipyard into a new era for shipbuilding. Read More

Pacific Yacht Refitters west coast expansion

Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Pacific Yacht Refitters is committed to achieving the highest standards of marine coating applications and repairs with specific attention to quality, budget, safety, and environmental preservation. PYR services include; yacht care, project management, coatings, provisioning, supplies, local vendor sourcing and much more. Read More

HF Interior joins International Superyacht Society

Friday, 23 July 2010

HF Interior, global superyacht interior specialist, renowned for working with the world¹s finest materials and delivering award winning superyacht interiors, has announced today its Corporate Membership with International Superyacht Society. HF Interior was awarded Best Refit of the Year, 2009 by Showboats International. Read More

Superyacht Attessa IV nearing completion

Friday, 16 July 2010

After three and a half years of extensive reconstruction to new condition, Attessa IV will be unveiled October 1, 2010 in Vancouver BC, Canada. The work has been carried out by Washington Yachting Group (WYG) and Glade Johnson is responsible for the new interior and exterior styling. Attessa IV has been brought to Lloyds and MCA Class. Read More

Dunya Yachts completes refit of Lürssen superyacht Capri

Friday, 16 July 2010

In March 2010 the 59 metre superyacht Capri arrived at Dunya Yachts, as her new owners had selected the Turkish shipyard for a range of works, including a full repaint of the hull and superstructure. The refit team of Dunya Yachts has just informed SuperYachtTimes.com that they have successfully completed the refit. Read More

Van Dam Nordia refits classic Feadship

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refits. This month the yard welcomed Sirene to the yard, built by Feadship in 1962. This lovely yacht has already had many modifications over the decades, and the current owner is aiming to bring her back to original state. Read More

Derecktor Shipyards refit historic America's Cup 12 metre Lionheart

Thursday, 1 July 2010

The 12 metre Yacht Development Foundation was established in 2006 in Greenwich, CT for the acquisition, restoration, and preservation of historic America's Cup 12 metre yachts. They have turned to Derecktor to make sure the job is done right, beginning with the refit of Lionheart. These boats have been called "the thoroughbreds of the sea," Read More

Mariette takes Pendennis workforce on the water

Monday, 28 June 2010

Mariette is one of the largest competitors taking part in the Pendennis Cup with a length overall of 42.05m. Built in the USA in 1915, she is a stunning Herreshoff designed classic schooner. Mariette’s refit began in February and has been completed with the reinstatement of her huge sailing rig, with the mast alone measuring over 36m. Read More

Refit projects at Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw Makkum

Wednesday, 16 June 2010

Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw Makkum currently has two major refit projects well under way. After the extensive and award winning refit of motor yacht Pegasus (White Rabbit – 1995), the refit of another White Rabbit (1989) is in progress at the yard. The 38.10m yacht, now called Odyssey, will also undergo a large-scale refit. Read More

Southampton-based ship repairer refits Senses

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

A Southampton-based ship repairer has successfully completed the refit of superyacht Senses. Testbank Ship Repair spent three months renewing the 194 ft German built luxury superyacht. The bulk of the refit was done at Testbank’s ship repair facility in Portsmouth’s historic harbour using the company’s 1,000 tonne Rolls Royce syncrolift. Read More

Balk Shipyard relaunches Golden Lion

Monday, 7 June 2010

Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands has completed the radical refit of the 70-metre research vessel Golden Lion into a superlative three-masted topsail schooner. The work was carried out to EU Directive 98/18 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships. The better-than-new vessel was launched by the yard on the ‘Day of Urk’. Read More

New sailing yacht refit project for Tamsen Maritim

Monday, 7 June 2010

As one of the most modern shipyards in northern Europe, Tamsen Maritim was selected by the owner of a 30m classic sailing yacht for a two step refit. Due to their location in Germany on the Baltic Sea, and with their experience of building large yachts within a highly skilled team, it was seen as the ideal stop over for an in time and on budget refit. Read More

Extensive Refit of Mari-Cha III Showcases Derecktor’s Capabilities

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

Mari-Cha III, the 147ft Sensation Yachts Super Maxi sailing yacht, has left the Derecktor Connecticut facility after a five-month makeover. She arrived on somewhat short notice, according to Paul Derecktor, the company’s CEO. “The Mari-Cha people wanted to take advantage of the current favorable exchange rate in the United States.” Read More

Van Dam Nordia finishes several refit projects

Monday, 10 May 2010

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’ MY White Princess. Jobs on this ship included a complete painting and new teak deck on the entire vessel. Royal warrant holder Van Dam Nordia was established in 1881. Read More

New superyacht facility located opposite Southampton

Monday, 3 May 2010

Solent Refit is a new superyacht facility located opposite Southampton on Southampton Water on the South coast of Britain. The facility features a large capacity 1500 ton horizontal slipway capable of handling vessels up to 70m. Read More

Moonen refits lunch at the Antibes Yacht Show

Friday, 23 April 2010

The inaugural Moonen Refits Lunch at the recent Antibes boat show attracted an impressive number of yachting influentials. Well over thirty captains, brokers, superintendents, yacht managers, owner’s reps and senior members of the press enjoyed a tasty selection of food and drinks as Moonen provided an overview of its refit ambitions. Read More

Superyacht Capri arrives at Dunya Yachts for refit

Thursday, 11 March 2010

This winter the 59 metre Lürssen superyacht Capri arrived at the Dunya Yachts shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. Among other work, the refit team of Dunya Yachts will completely repaint the hull and superstructure of the superyacht, using Awlgrip Paint Systems. The refit division of Dunya Yachts has an expert team on site. Read More

Mari-Cha III chooses Derecktor for major refit

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Mari-Cha III, the renowned and record-breaking Super Maxi sailing yacht is ensconced indoors at Derecktor, as she undergoes a five month makeover. She arrived at the yard on somewhat short notice according to Derecktor spokesperson Kathy Kennedy. “The Mari-Cha people wanted to take advantage of the current favorable exchange rate in the U.S.” Read More

The rebuild of superyacht Santa Maria Del Mare (1931)

Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Luca Dini has released more information to SuperYachtTimes.com about a highly impressive 71m rebuilt project, taking place in Italy. Originally built 1931 by Krupp shipyard in Germany as Argosy, she was sold in 1934 to Sir Thomas Sopwith, to be used as an escort ship to Endeavour, under her new name Vita. Read More

Past, present and future: the refit of the Feadship Serena

Thursday, 19 November 2009

It was a beautiful summer’s day on 15 July 1964 when hull 583, one of the legendary Caravelle series, was christened Serena at the De Vries yard in Aalsmeer. When this 22.50m yacht will be relaunched in 2010 after an extensive refit, she will be better than new, benefiting from the experience accrued by De Vries and Feadship over the past 45 years. Read More

Van Dam Nordia attracting new refit work

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

In addition to the design and construction of new yachts, Van Dam Nordia also carries out extensive refits. With a slipway of 150 tons the shipyard can accommodate yachts up to 36 metres. So far in 2009 Van Dam Nordia has welcomed a number of refit clients looking to access the yard’s renowned craftsmanship, professionalism and cost efficiencies. Read More

Three Perini Navi superyachts under service at Marine Group Boat Works

Friday, 16 October 2009

Marine Group Boat Works is currently servicing three Perini Navi sailing yachts: 183-foot S/Y Rosehearty, 173-foot S/Y Tamsen and 158-foot S/Y Morning Glory. One of the few white Perini Navis in the world, S /Y Rosehearty at 183 feet, is getting some paint touch ups, structural work, underwater hull paint and other minor repairs. Read More

Lady Thuraya's successful refit

Monday, 7 September 2009

Lady Thuraya, ex Borkum Riff 2, has just completed her major refit by Verkerk Yachting Projects, that took 18 months to complete. During the refit every onboard system was replaced or renewed. Her current owner, who also owns superyacht Sherakhan, has made Lady Thuraya available for charter through her central agent Camper & Nicholsons. Read More

Derecktor completes refit of Heesen's 44m superyacht At Last

Friday, 4 September 2009

The 44m water-jet motor yacht launched in 1990 by Dutch builder Heesen Yachts as L’Aquasition has enjoyed a high-profile career; subsequent incarnations included the popular charter yacht Artful Dodger and Lady Joy. Today, an extensive refit at Derecktor Florida has transformed the yacht – re-christened At Last – into a virtually new custom project. Read More

Holland Jachtbouw opens dedicated superyacht refit centre

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Holland Jachtbouw has announced the opening of the HJB Refit Centre. This separate division will take a distinctive approach to major rebuilds that meets the unique requirements of this specialised work. And the needs of captains and crew residing in Holland during the project will be comprehensively met by HJB’s Crew Assist programme. Read More

Leonora completes multi-million dollar refit

Thursday, 23 July 2009

Matt Albert of YPI Brokerage announces the completion of the final refit stage on M/Y Leonora. Built in 1991 by one of the world’s leading superyacht builders, Lürssen, and winner of no less than two major superyacht industry awards, the 40-metre displacement yacht Leonora has now finished her final period of refit. Read More

Refit concept for Khozam by Pastrovich Design

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

The 77.40 metre Khozam was built as a tug in Germany by Schichau-Unterwesser in a series of several vessels, including the luxury yacht Lone Ranger. For many years Khozam served as the support vessel to a Middle Eastern owned luxury yacht, but now she is listed for sale the Italian design firm Pastrovich Design has created a concept design. Read More

Feadship Pegasus relaunched after refit in Makkum

Friday, 3 July 2009

Today, after a period of about nine and half months, Feadship - De Vries Makkum launched the refitted Pegasus. Built in 1995 by Feadship De Vries in Aalsmeer as White Rabbit, the new Owner brought her back to the De Vries yard for a serious refit. The owner acquired the vessel early 2008 with help of the technical expertise of the Feadship Refit Team. Read More

Quaiat presents refits of Anedigmi and Ambriabella

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

On Saturday the 6th of June 2009, at the presence of local Authorities and illustrious guests, a cocktail took place on the superyacht Anedigmi. The event has been organized for different purposes, the delivery of mega-yacht Anedigmi after a complete refit which lasted over 7 months and the official opening of the New Quaiat Yard. Read More

Pendennis’ Tenaz heads for Palma after refit

Friday, 5 June 2009

The 40m Dubois sloop Tenaz recently left Pendennis following a 6 month successful refit. The yacht was originally launched by Pendennis back in 1996 and has remained one of the yard’s best loved projects. Following an extensive world cruise with her new owner and his family, it was decided to bring the yacht back to Pendennis Read More

S/Y Adix largest yacht to date lifted by Pendennis’ 400 tonne travel hoist

Thursday, 14 May 2009

S/Y Adix was recently launched back into the water following a successful seven month refit at Pendennis’ yard in Falmouth. The 370 tonne three masted schooner is the largest yacht to date to be lifted out by the company’s 400 tonne travel hoist. Pendennis’ travel hoist is the largest leisure yacht hoist in the UK. Read More

Motor Yacht Wisting completes refit at Atlantic Refit Center

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

The Atlantic Refit Center on the French Atlantic coast in La Rochelle managed the complete refit of the 32m motor yacht Wisting. The complete repaint of the topsides has been performed, together with important modifications of the two anchor pockets and anchor hull protection bars welded on the hull, by Lecamus. Read More

Growing superyacht refit market for Azzura Marine

Tuesday, 5 May 2009

The depreciation of the Australian dollar and tighter economic climate have sparked an increase in superyacht refit and repair enquiries in Australia. “Owners are now choosing to smarten up their existing vessels ahead of embarking on new ventures. Others are snapping up pre-owned bargains and then modifying according to personal preference,” Read More

GMT Composites supplied booms for the total refit of SummerWind

Thursday, 30 April 2009

GMT Composites, has recently supplied carbon fiber pocket booms for the total refit of SummerWind, a John G. Alden-designed schooner built in 1929. The culmination of a 2-year total restoration spearheaded by Karl Joyner, the yacht’s highly experienced captain, was the stepping of her wood masts and her new state-of-the-art booms. Read More

New superyacht refit and repair facility on the French Atlantic Coast

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

The Atlantic Refit Center (ARC) is a new facility for superyacht refits up to 150m in length. Based on the French Atlantic coast in La Rochelle, the Atlantic Refit Center is the perfect shipyard that offers all types of services for superyachts. Situated in a secured zone, it occupies the only deep sea port on the French Atlantic coast accessible 24/7 (14 m draft). Read More

Moonen 84 Moon River returns home for major refit

Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Moonen Shipyards, has announced that one of its “pocket-size superyachts” has come home for a truly extraordinary refit, well beyond the usual “tuning up.” Launched in 2003, the Moonen 84 Moon River (ex-Moon Bels) has a new owner who, following two season’s experience, asked us to remodel her to his very detailed desires and specifications. Read More

Monaco Marine to expand La Ciotat facility

Thursday, 5 February 2009

Thanks in part to the success of its flagship site at La Ciotat, (more than 100 yachts of over 40m serviced between May 2007 and January 2009), Monaco Marine continues to go from strength to strength. With a view to further expansion, Monaco Marine has been granted access, by Semidep, to a new area of 25 000 sq m located in the public zone. Read More

Amels completes refit of 68.5m superyacht

Wednesday, 4 February 2009

Amels recently completed the re-building of a classic 68.5m superyacht launched in Italy in 1991. The initial assignment for Amels Refit Department was to make some interior changes, significantly alter the exterior, and refurbish machinery and systems. Midway through the refit, the owners, requested more work. Read More

Joseph Artese designs interior for 185ft expedition superyacht Alucia

Friday, 19 December 2008

Joseph Artese Design has designed the new interior for the re-building of the 185’ M/V Alucia, the French built research vessel (formally R/V Nadir) which came fitted out with an A-Frame for launching and retrieving the three two-man submersibles. The rebuild is fully underway in Seattle and is expected to be fully operational and ready by February 2009. Read More

Balk Shipyard – The superyacht refit specialist from Holland

Friday, 21 November 2008

The Netherlands are well known for building high quality superyachts, but since last year we also have a specialized superyacht refit shipyard, Balk Shipyard in Urk. Although already established back in 1786 (!), it wasn’t until they moved from Elburg to Urk before they were noticed within the superyacht industry. Read More

Azzura Marine's world class facility attracts superyachts down under

Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Azzura Marine is fast establishing a solid reputation as the premier superyacht facility in the South Pacific region. Azzura Marine Newcastle is the group's fourth and most recent addition to its growing shipyard portfolio. Capable of building custom yachts up to 74m, the new facility also provides a complete refit and repair centre. Read More

S/Y Adix kicks off 2008 Autumn refit season at Pendennis

Tuesday, 7 October 2008

In early September S.Y Adix returned to Pendennis for her 3rd major refit, the largest vessel to date at 64m to be lifted out using the 400 tonne travel hoist. On this occasion the yacht and her crew are undertaking a 6 month refit programme with Pendennis. Major work items include the repainting of her topsides and inner bullwarks. Read More