Taiwan

Love River Marina Kaohsiung

Having contributed to the design and build of the largest steel superyacht ever launched in Taiwan, Central Yacht has announced the availability of a 110m dry dock facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The facility hosted the 10 year Lloyds Special Survey and the refit of 65-metre Benetti superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambrosia65.0m (213'3&quot;)">Ambrosia</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/8664/image/large-ef268b212e5e5ef9f0311c8d86c6c57c.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8664">The engineering and cosmetic refit was completed in a ‘short period’ and integrated the superyacht’s original suppliers with the help of local contractors and shipyards.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambrosia65.0m (213'3&quot;)">Ambrosia’s</a> refit included repainting, teak deck re-caulking and repair, shell window replacement, interior varnishing, upholstery, marble repair, hydraulics, refrigeration and navigation electronics. The refit was the first time that the ABB Azipod compact unit used on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambrosia65.0m (213'3&quot;)">Ambrosia</a> had been removed and opened for service.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/52841/image/large-5e15704ef47d6d97020abccb6185fee5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52841">“Central Yacht worked with local and national authorities to get this fine facility available for all visiting yachts. It will really help to open up the region to the superyacht industry,” commented Captain Paul Brackley, Partner, Central Yacht.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/52842/image/large-00a6bd7ae6fd2f8930f0f08f5d7cc66b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52842">Along with existing floating docks and sheds for vessels up to 70-metres, Kaohsiung has some of the best facilities in Asia. In addition, the area benefits from easy immigration and is visa-free for most nationalities.&nbsp;