Australia

Watson Marine Engineering 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM)</a> has released post-refit images of the 34.18-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akiko34.18m (112'2&quot;)Alloy Yachts2007">Akiko</a>, following the completion of an extensive four-month project at its Australian facility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365936/image/large-bcc5121d1fa6b41aabdcf1d2a22c708c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365936">The refit was managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BM Consulting (Company)">Baily Marine Yacht Consulting</a>, who coordinated the works at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>. This included a comprehensive service of the air-conditioning system, main engine intake upgrades, and routine tender maintenance consisting of antifouling and polishing. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365935/image/large-97018b05c1c923aac6977696a9b61d8f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365935"> Significant deck modifications included the installation of a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> transformer lift. The project was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Periscope Naval Architects (Company)">Periscope Naval Architects</a> and installed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8311" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumark Pty Ltd (Company)">Lumark</a>, with upper-deck alterations incorporated to optimise functionality.Interior upgrades featured a refit of the owner’s stateroom and conversion of manual sliding doors to fully automated electric systems, completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Workshop 28 (Company)">Workshop 28</a>. Soft furnishings throughout, both interior and exterior, were refreshed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8309" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacific Trim (Company)">Pacific Trim</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wrap It Marine (Company)">Wrap It Marine</a> handled vinyl repairs and interior detailing enhancements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365934/image/large-2606dba42be9faed64b1ad7664fab19e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365934">On deck, the aft teak was upgraded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timber by Design (Company)">Timber by Design</a>, who also contributed to swim platform modifications. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweep Marine Services (Company)">Sweep Marine Services</a> performed tank maintenance and a full repaint of the aft lazarette, applying a new paint system to all bilges throughout the vessel.Mechanically, the refit included engineering works on the generators by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Transmarine Asia Pacific (Company)">Transmarine Asia Pacific</a>, running gear maintenance by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Watson Marine Engineering (Company)">Watson Marine Engineering</a>, and comprehensive electrical upgrades executed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coastal Marine (Company)">Coastal Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365933/image/large-900ce9bf6d06f56b1690595ae06c3828.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365933">Additional contributions from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Solutions (Company)">Superyacht Solutions</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wise Boatbuilding (Company)">WiseBoatbuilding</a> were integral to the overall refit. Following its complete exterior refinish of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akiko34.18m (112'2&quot;)Alloy Yachts2007">Akiko</a> in 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Solutions (Company)">Superyacht Solutions</a> was invited by the yacht’s new owners to return for a series of exterior maintenance, repair, and modification works.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/379227/image/large-57e3801c38a77119f03d5a057c6230d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/379227"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366106/image/large-3c7d98e6732e78ec19a30139475780a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366106">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carter Marine (Company)">Carter Marine</a> acted as the clients local representatives on the ground during their time in Australia. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a> is Australia’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility with over 90 leading marine businesses working together in the shipyard. The refit was successful and achieved on time and on budget thanks to the proximity of the expert marine trades gathered at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>,” concluded the company.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365932/image/large-0c8191b1ae15e3a2e662ff8cc727dbcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365932">All photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina &amp; Shipyard</a>.

34m Alloy motor yacht Akiko completes refit

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) has released post-refit images of the 34.18-metre Alloy motor yacht Akiko