Martinique

Martinique Shipyard

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">Fema Marine</a> specialises in refit project management and equipment supply, working across a range of shipyards and manufacturers to oversee complex refit and repair programmes. Two of their recent major projects include the extensive refit of the 72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> and the drydock works on the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367296/image/large-80566f7f443f691d80da6916257e4a64.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367296">Extensive refit of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a>In April 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> arrived at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a> for a year-long refit that &nbsp;was timely earlier this year. The programme was extensive, covering structural modifications, mechanical overhauls and aesthetic upgrades. Works began with a full drydock period, during which the hull, superstructure, overhead panels and bilges were completely repainted. All hydraulic fittings and equipment were dismantled, serviced and repainted under controlled conditions.Structural interventions included steel renewal on the forward mooring deck and repairs to the mooring door. All mooring equipment was overhauled, with the hydraulic power packs for the windlasses renewed and recommissioned. The tender garage doors, swim platform, boarding ladders and rescue tender hatch were dismantled for servicing, while hydraulic cylinders, valves and actuators were replaced. The systems were reassembled and recommissioned under the supervision of the original equipment manufacturer, Cramm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367297/image/large-8a6189b7abc3e43f1c6dc502c7c7b273.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367297">The stabilisation system underwent a complete overhaul, including the removal and servicing of all four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> fins and shafts. One fin shaft and its associated components were able to be replaced with all-original parts. Maintenance was also carried out on the bow thruster motor and electronics.In the engine room, both CAT 3516C main engines and four C9 generators were dismantled to bare block and overhauled with Caterpillar OEM components. Generator silencers and spray nozzles were also replaced.Technical systems were further upgraded with the complete renewal of the freshwater piping and pump network, along with a major overhaul of the AC and HVAC systems, led by Heinen &amp; Hopman. All engine room pumps were replaced, overboard valves removed and tested, and the electrical systems fully inspected. Key switchgear for both generator and shore power systems was renewed.On deck, the teak was sanded and re-caulked, while the swimming pool received maintenance and a full replacement of associated piping and components.Interior work was carried out by List GC, covering everything from cabinetry and hardware to overhead panels. The laundry deck flooring was replaced with vinyl, and galley appliances, including ovens, washing machines and ice makers, were upgraded. All lighting was converted to LED, and the AV/IT and entertainment systems were fully updated. Water tanks were cleaned, and all fresh water and ballast tanks were repainted.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367300/image/large-98bd27a94ad6fb4632854c5e12a308c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367300">Drydocking of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> At the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Martinique Shipyard (Company)">Martinique Shipyard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">Fema Marine</a> oversaw the drydock maintenance programme of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> in close coordination with her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Originally delivered in 2007, the 2500 GT superyacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> can accommodate 12 guests across six staterooms, as well as 26 crew members including the captain. &nbsp;The project began with antifouling removal through WA2 blasting, followed by the application of new coatings across the underwater hull, including the stabiliser pockets and sea chests. All sacrificial anodes were renewed, including those fitted to the shafts and propellers.Work on the propulsion and steering systems included the replacement of rudder shaft seals and a full inspection of the main engines and generators by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> Holland. The starboard engine exhaust system was overhauled, and all three generators underwent major servicing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367299/image/large-2136095372339277afe3cce2966a1440.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367299">In the engine room, pumps serving all key systems including fresh, grey and black water &nbsp;were either serviced or replaced. This phase also included the overhaul of the Hamann blackwater treatment system and modifications to the hot water boilers. The HVAC system was upgraded with an overhaul of the compressors and the complete replacement of one unit.Interior inspections carried out by List Design identified a number of defects, all of which were addressed during the yard period. The elevator window was replaced, teak decking was sanded and cleaned, and both the Jacuzzi and spa systems underwent maintenance. The gasket on the spa shell door was also replaced as part of a broader waterproofing review.The pool system was comprehensively serviced, including the hydraulic lift, pumps, valves and electronic controls. All anchor winches and windlasses were inspected and overhauled, while seawater valves for the low-temperature cooler were also replaced. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367298/image/large-fb96a00c58e3585cc1eb7b8beb702c1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367298">Consistent technical approachBoth projects reflect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">Fema Marine</a>’s ability to manage the complexity of large yacht maintenance and the planning required to coordinate multiple systems, suppliers and stakeholders. From full-system overhauls to OEM-supervised recommissioning, the company’s role across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> demonstrates a consistent, detail-driven approach to technical project management in the refit and drydock sector.

Refit yacht management Fema Marine

Fema Marine specialises in refit project management and equipment supply.

Managing complexity: Fema Marine on two major refit projects

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/339426/image/large-a19edd84cf1b03060980bdf64d123613.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/339426">After completing her maintenance period at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Martinique Shipyard (Company)">Martinique Shipyard</a> in the Caribbean, the 82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> was recently spotted anchored here in Sint Maarten. Delivered to her owners in 2007 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and sold again this July, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> features a dramatic black steel hull paired with a contrasting light superstructure, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>. Her interior, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>, boasts pop art influences, boasting a staircase that wraps around a glass lift shaft. The motor yacht stands out with exceptional amenities, including a groundbreaking infinity pool that seamlessly transforms into a helipad or dance floor, a private owner’s deck with a jacuzzi and a beach club with direct sea access. The yacht also offers a fully equipped gym, a spa, a state-of-the-art cinema, and expansive outdoor lounging and dining spaces. Currently for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, she is attending <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antigua Yacht Show - 2024">Antigua Charter Show</a> this week.&nbsp;

82m Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero in Sint Maarten

The 82m superyacht Alfa Nero, built by Oceanco in 2007, is seen anchored in Sint Maarten.  

The 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has completed a maintenance period at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Martinique Shipyard (Company)">Martinique Shipyard</a>, Fort-de-France, in the Caribbean where she has been dry docked for the past month. The superyacht, which was launched in 2007, was sold for $40 million by Antigua's Cabinet after the yacht had been sanctioned by the US after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333698/image/large-4d809e87a8f623cc3c6e103dae4c5f59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333698">During a month in dry dock, the shipyard removed the propellers, polished them, and replaced the seals on the shaft line. The team carried out piping work, serviced the steering gear, hull valves, the hydraulics of the garage door and starboard gangway, installed a new water heater, reconditioned the antifouling/anodes, painted the hull, and completed minor deck hardware work.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61116" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Sale of 82m superyacht Alfa Nero to go ahead (2024-07-29 12:15:00 +0200)">Update: Sale of 82m superyacht Alfa Nero to go ahead</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333696/image/large-125d70de0718108c4d4ab4593a6b95fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333696">"We are very satisfied to have completed this project within the tight deadlines requested by our client," commented Gilles Guichet, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Martinique Shipyard (Company)">Martinique Shipyard</a>. "The successful dry docking of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> positions us at the highest level for dry dock services and refits of yachts in the Caribbean. Our ambition is to become the undisputed leader in this region."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333695/image/large-cb57fb7f0a3a5ed666c07c1ac7292795.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333695">Captain Robert Corcoran the Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Marine SA</a> the Yacht Management of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> also commented &nbsp;“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">Fema Marine SA</a> is pleased to say that the work carried out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Martinique Shipyard (Company)">Martinique Shipyard</a> was completed in accordance with the contractual objectives and within the framework of excellent cooperation between the shipowner's management team, the Captain &amp; crew and the shipyard”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333697/image/large-7e81bdbdc14f73dbc149d45a3ca35855.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333697"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Martinique Shipyard (Company)">Martinique Shipyard</a>, which opened in January 2024, has already dry-docked several major military vessels operating in the Caribbean, such as the BSAM La Combattante and the frigate FS Germinal. Its entry into the yacht market with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> refit is a significant achievement. Equipped with a 190-metre dry dock and 350-metre of berthing for maintenance, the shipyard is capable of carrying out all naval repair and refit operations on both superyachts and military vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34209/image/large-bc579037f700482498e998cb93d81685.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34209">

Alfa Nero yacht refit at Martinique Shipyard

The 82-metre Alfa Nero has completed a refit at Maritinque Shipyard in the Caribbean. 