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The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

We take a look at some of the largest yachts recently in Saint Tropez below.

Spotted: The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

The world's largest 100m+ yachts

SYT gives you an overview of the world's largest yachts ever launched. 

Top 50: The world's biggest superyachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/357703/image/large-d1280d51d08ee9d56e2e878158dc6f92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/357703">Currently docked here in Port Hercule, Monaco, is the 115.82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a>. Launched in 1981, the classic yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> was one of the world’s largest yachts at the time and has since secured her place as a legendary figure in yachting history. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/657" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hellenic Shipyards S.A. (Company)">Hellenic Shipyards</a> in Greece, she followed an almost identical sistership, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navtilvs115.76m (379'9&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1973">Navtilvs</a>, which was delivered nearly a decade earlier in 1973. Designed by the architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caesar Pinnau (Company)">Caesar Pinnau</a>, the yacht is powered by twin&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pielstick (Company)">Pielstick</a> diesel engines, allowing a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. Since her delivery, she has been owned by the same Greek family and stands as a familiar and iconic sight in Monaco’s harbour.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

116m superyacht Atlantis II in Monaco

The 116m superyacht Atlantis II, built by Hellenic Shipyards in 1981, is seen docked in Monaco. 

SuperYacht Times sat down with Giuseppe Palumbo, founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, to find out more about what is currently in the pipeline at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>, their recent refit projects and the future of the refit market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197832/image/large-8a286b8bfefd1eb1f0c88cf78a2f4145.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197832">How did you start out in the superyacht industry and what encouraged you to found&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>?I was a child when I took my first steps in the shipyard with my grandfather. When I was a teenager, I continued to enjoy my visits there, breathing the air, the smells, looking the workers straight in the eyes and feeling the passion in their work. When I was growing up I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps. I made the passion I experienced from others at the shipyard ‘mine’ and took to the field myself.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197827/image/large-49da68697b37fc1330eaf146a168a506.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197827">Today I am in charge of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a> division, which includes the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">EXTRA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a> brands. I have managers with great experience on each of our five production sites in Ancona, Savona, Naples, Malta and Marseille, as well as a representative office in Antibes. Every week I try to visit the shipyards to see the new yachts under construction or refit. I like getting into the technical aspects and I confess that my greatest passion is product development and technological innovation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197831/image/large-089ce3b223333f9c77072c4704101624.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197831">As a family we have always dealt with refit and maintenance of commercial, cruise and cargo vessels, but in 2008 we decided to invest in yachting by making our first 54-metre superyacht under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus</a> brand. Then we grew by acquisition, first with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> shipyard and then with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a>. The latest addition to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a> is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">EXTRA</a>, an innovative brand both in terms of exterior design and volume optimisation. I prefer to let the accomplished results and the facts demonstrate what we are able to achieve both in terms of new constructions and repairs.From the establishment of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, how has your vision for the company changed?My long-term view has never changed. I believe it is important to always maintain high construction standards by using quality materials and skilled labour. It is crucial to keep up with new technologies and check their application for the yachting industry. We were pioneers in the field of hybrid propulsion and we continue to invest in the development of new projects and in technical construction equipment. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197734/image/large-6207584bc29a524411e097ddde3f4f5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197734"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>&nbsp;consists of several different brands, including&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>. Could you tell me about the establishment of the refit brand? How does refit and maintenance fit into the vision of the Palumbo group?Refit and maintenance are our bread and butter. We started with this in the early 1950s as a family. It is an integral part of our daily work and the market acknowledges our dominant position in the Mediterranean, where we have five shipyards with state-of-the-art equipment and specialised workforce. We operate on boats up to 120-metres and we always complete our projects to "turnkey" condition and free of surprises.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197828/image/large-e2a7355dbe76ba0d37aff5ca57f0b13e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197828">We carry out a variety of jobs such as the complete repainting of hulls and superstructures, carpentry, interior refit, conversion, installation of hydrojet systems, just to name a few.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>&nbsp;has been busy with its expansion into Central America and the Caribbean, as well as a new office in Antibes. Why have you chosen these locations?Last fall, with the aim of having an increasingly widespread network and guaranteeing our customers would be reached and provided with the highest level of quality service everywhere, we opened a new Service Point in Central America and Caribbean. From January 2021, we have a new office in Antibes, France, which has been established as our new headquarters. The Côte d'Azur remains a strategic point of passage for most of the boats that will then have to be maintained, therefore it was the ideal place to settle our representative area office.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197741/image/large-23e84940f5b157b977c2b79a7c107de8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197741">What does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>&nbsp;do differently from other repair and refit yards?No one else has as many shipyards offering such a wide range of services. Our facilities range between 22,000 square-metres to 45,000 square-metres, equipped with covered drydocks, travel lifts up to 820 tons, 3,300 ton ship lifts, painting sheds, moorings, yards for on-the-hard jobs, cranes, with many other features to complete projects of any scale. We have on site Project Managers and designers as well as specialised workshops such as joinery, carpentry, upholstery and warehouses at each yard. All of this makes a considerable difference in providing clients with a comprehensive and personal experience.Could you tell me more about some of the recent refit projects that have been completed at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>&nbsp;such as the 116-metre motor yacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a>&nbsp;and the 15-year Class Survey on the 73-metre superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titania71.0m (232'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">Titania</a>?Over the past year and a half we have worked on several important projects. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a>has just sailed from Malta to start the season, after receiving routine maintenance as well as restoration and optimisation of her structures. Specifically, some of the process involved the replacement of the 60-metre steel plates on both sides of the superyacht as well as the construction and replacement of a new swimming pool platform. Additionally, our team worked on arranging anchors and cables, lining two anchor pockets, removing the bow thruster and both shaft and propellers, cleaning six ballast tanks, completely renewing the chain locker, replacing the existing exhaust pipe and repairing the air ducts in the FRW area.&nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197733/image/large-c4738c92faba5b9290feceb2e069570f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197733">During her visit to our Marseille facilities, the 73-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Titania71.0m (232'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">Titania</a> completed her 15-year Class Survey. The project was completed under a strict deadline and our team’s capabilities were proven, completing the laborious task in under two months, in compliance with the strict rules established by Lloyd's. These are just two examples of superyachts that we’ve recently had in our yard. We also specialise in sailing vessels and we had the opportunity to maintain the sailing yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Essentia25.95m (85'2&quot;)Grand Soleil2019">Essentia</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4381" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Woodpecker Cube27.71m (90'11&quot;)Nautor's Swan2008">Woodpecker Cube</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kiwi23.99m (78'8&quot;)Southern Wind2002">Kiwi</a> in Ancona, and sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyrano de Bergerac39.0m (127'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1993">Cyrano de Bergeraca</a> in Savona.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197738/image/large-a2057d50ae5cf29e0d9c66cca0d15a21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197738">Obviously we provide specific service to the fleet of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbus Yachts (Company)">Columbus</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Extra Yachts (Company)">EXTRA</a> brands. In Savona we worked on motor yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/77" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tribu50.7m (166'4&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2007">Tribù</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Okto66.4m (217'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2014">Okto</a>, while motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3183" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armada53.7m (176'2&quot;)Columbus Yachts2011">Armada</a> has been a longtime customer at our Naples facilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197739/image/large-a436639cc3ec83864d225360e4341ac0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197739"> How do you see refit changing in the coming years, with the industry seeing a trend toward larger vessels and a move toward more ecologically mindful propulsion systems?The refit market is in good health with high-level competition between a few shipyards that have the right know-how and equipment to guarantee successful works with predictable costs. Having great knowledge of hybrid propulsion allows us to operate on conversions and maintenance on all kinds of vessels. Recent projects have provided us with insight into the latest ‘green’ propulsion systems. We were chosen as the main partner for the installation of a hydrogen propulsion system for the first boat we launched last May at our Marseille shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/10473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hynova 4012.19m (39'12&quot;)Hynova Yachts2020 Tender">HYNOVA 40</a> is the first pleasure boat equipped with REXH2 (Range Extender Hydrogen), a silent and zero-emission hydrogen-electric hybrid technology. Owners are the pioneers of this change and shipyards must be able to operate both on new build and refit, guaranteeing the utmost professionalism and knowledge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197829/image/large-a9d317539a89ed833139aaa5c15c89c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197829">For more information about what is currently in the pipeline or to contact someone for more information about the services offered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SY Refit</a>, use the contact details below.

CEO Giuseppe Palumbo on Palumbo SY Refit

Founder and CEO of Palumbo Superyachts, Giuseppe Palumbo tells SYT what’s currently in the works at Palumbo SY Refit.

Insight: CEO Giuseppe Palumbo on what’s new at Palumbo SY Refit

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176991/image/large-412c7f39bcf11485aaa46fc01d874e7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176991">Built as one of the largest yachts in the world at the time of her launch in 1981, the 115.8-metre superyacht&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/atlantis-ii" target="_blank">Atlantis II&nbsp;</a>will go down in the history books as one of yachting’s icons. She was built at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/hellenic-shipyards-s-a" target="_blank">Hellenic Shipyards</a> in Greece who delivered an identical sister ship called <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/navtilvs" target="_blank">Navtilvs</a> almost a decade before in 1973. Having become an iconic part of the Monaco skyline as she spends much of her time moored in the Principality, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/atlantis-ii" target="_blank">Atlantis II</a> has been under the same Greek ownership since her delivery.

The classic superyacht Atlantis from 1981 seen in her home port of Monaco earlier this summer. 

The Greek superyacht Atlantis II in Monaco

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/89377/image/large-3d3a21886d496cc6fe3c6b5e2cd37bf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89377">Built as one of the largest yachts in the world at the time of her launch in 1981, the 115.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II&nbsp;</a>will go down in the history books as one of yachting’s icons. She was built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/657" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hellenic Shipyards S.A. (Company)">Hellenic Shipyards</a> in Greece who delivered an identical sistership called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navtilvs115.76m (379'9&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1973">Navtilvs</a> almost a decade before in 1973. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/909" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantis II115.82m (379'12&quot;)Hellenic Shipyards S.A.1981">Atlantis II</a> has been under the same Greek ownership since her delivery. Here she is seen in the wild outside St Tropez earlier in the summer - a rare sight as the yacht spends most of her time moored in the port of Monaco.

116m classic yacht Atlantis II in St Tropez

The 116-metre classic motor yacht Atlantis II from 1981 seen anchored outside St Tropez earlier this summer season. 

The classic 116m motor yacht Atlantis II in St Tropez

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17279/image/large-5906cdbb1d760b8af04ce71641e3f1e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17279"> Superyachts in MonacoAs the winter season slowly creeps across Europe and superyachts of all sizes head to warmer climes around the world, some yachts settle in for the colder weather in their home ports across the Mediterranean. Monaco is home to several large yachts during the winter months, as seen here in this image taken earlier this week. The 110-metre Ona, 92.5-metre Royal Romance, 115.8-metre Atlantis II&nbsp;and 104.8-metre Lady Moura are all expected to spend the next few months side by side in Port Hercules.Photo by SuperYacht Times

Superyachts in Monaco at sunset

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166550/image/large-8d2f0b7fdfe50e7675b02fbd7ed4d778.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166550">

Atlantis II in Malta

Built as one of the largest yachtsin the world at the time of her launch in 1981, the 115.8-metre Atlantis II will go down in the history books as one of yachting’s icons. She was built at Hellenic Shipyards in Greece who delivered an identical sistership no called Issham Al Baher almost a decade before in 1973. Atlantis II has been under the same Greek ownership since her delivery and has become a familiar sight in the port of Monaco where she spends most of her time. Here she is seen in Malta taken last week.

Photo by Karl Borg

The 116m classic superyacht Atlantis II in Malta

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162592/image/large-54341dc6f48359b6fab541c3c3337405.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162592">

The 110-metre Ona in Monaco

Launched at the Lürssen shipyard in Germany in 2008, the 110m superyacht Ona (ex Dilbar) was designed by Tim Heywood, and shares a rather similar exterior profile with her two sisters, Pelorus (2003) and Radiant (2009). Her highly ornate interior is the work of designer Alberto Pinto. Before having had taken delivery of Ona, her owner had a 66-metre Oceanco superyacht, which was sold and is now known as Natita. Since taking delivery Ona, the owner has taken delivery of yet another yacht, this time a 156-metre superyacht built by the same German shipyard. Fitted with a combined diesel mechanic and diesel-electric propulsion system, Ona is considered one of the ‘greener’ large superyachts in operation today. Hiding behind Ona is on of Monaco’s residents, the 116-metre Atlantis II as well as the 92.5-metre Feadship, Royal Romance.

Superyacht Ona in Monaco

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151929/image/large-9255579919ae67b8e0d2e70c2cbd59f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151929">The 115.82 metre Atlantis II leaving MonacoThe 115.82 metre Atlantis II was built in Greece by Hellenic Shipyards, in 1981. That same shipyard also delivered an almost identical sistership Atlantis I (now Issham Al Baher) in 1973. There were also plans for a third sistership, but that one was never built. Atlantis II has been owned by the same Greek shipping family since her delivery, and she is usually kept in Monaco. She does not leave the port very often, but she did have to leave the port of Monaco in September, to make way for the expanding Monaco Yacht Show.[Sponsored by Andrea Carlevaris &amp; Partners]<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151930/image/large-7a067bfee3c9106783a6cedc7a018665.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132406">With offices located in Monaco and Viareggio ACP specializes in surveying, project management, naval architecture and marine engineering, Our services include new build specification review, construction &amp; refit supervision; pre-purchase survey; damage survey; insurance survey; paint consultancy and thermal imaging. W: <a href="http://www.acpsurveyors.com" target="_blank">www.acpsurveyors.com</a> E: <a href="mailto:andrea@acpsurveyors.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">andrea@acpsurveyors.com</a> T: +33 643 918 410By Maarten Janssen, photo by Christo303 / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

The 115.82 metre Atlantis II leaving Monaco

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150710/image/large-577ebd6c456dffb478ac669f65fe86e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150710">The 115.82 metre Atlantis II underway The 115.82 metre Atlantis II can usually be seen in Monaco, where she has her home berth. She was built in Greece by Hellenic Shipyards, which also delivered an almost identical sistership Atlantis I (now Issham Al Baher) a couple of years before. This week, Atlantis II had to make way for the Monaco Yacht Show, which starts on Wednesday. The show is bigger than ever, and has extended to the berth of Atlantis II. It gave us a rare opportunity to see her cruise by.[Sponsored by Andrea Carlevaris &amp; Partners]<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150711/image/large-8d7cf899d1f763454c12084da7aeb3e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132406">With offices located in Monaco and Viareggio ACP specializes in surveying, project management, naval architecture and marine engineering, Our services include new build specification review, construction &amp; refit supervision; pre-purchase survey; damage survey; insurance survey; paint consultancy and thermal imaging. W: <a href="http://www.acpsurveyors.com" target="_blank">www.acpsurveyors.com</a> E: <a href="mailto:andrea@acpsurveyors.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">andrea@acpsurveyors.com</a> T: +33 643 918 410Photo by Maarten Janssen

The 115.82 metre Atlantis II underway

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The Palumbo Group acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities in March 2011. The yard is currently fully in operation, carrying out over 30 superyacht projects in only a few weeks. The already extensive portfolio shows well-known names such as Atlantis II, Pelorus, Phocea, Prince Abdulaziz, Senses and Slipstream. With expert knowledge in shipyard and marine industry since 1967, combined with the already highly skilled engineers and workforce of the Malta Shipyard, Palumbo Malta Superyacht refit centre can accommodate all kinds of requirements. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136369/image/large-8852461b713e77396c7b661e524f8f13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136369">The Super Yacht Facility covers an area of 45,000 m2, including two dry-docks(170m x 25m), of which one is equipped with a retractable shed. Docks and quays are served with rail mounted cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 50 tons. By September 2011, Palumbo Malta Superyachts will offer a range of services, including a showroom displaying several yachting products, and also its refit and repair services, which allow for engine overhaul, furnishing and woodwork tapestry for an extensive type of yachts, also accounting for the fibreglass smaller boats. In fact, the yard is planning to have a separate open air area for smaller yachts, ranging between 18m to 48m with a maximum 300 DWT. This area will have a slipway and will be equipped with a syncrolift and a Self Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) able to transport yachts up to 300DWT. Moreover, a renovated building close to the yard will be utilized as an ideal protective shed for painting works, storage for the winter season, and other possible uses required. Moreover, new exciting developments are at the stage of design, where an old Smithery building will be renovated into an complex for Captains and crew, including duplex apartments with magnificent harbor views, fully equipped gymnasium, self service kitchenette and dining area, bar, Captains office including wifi connections, and a relaxing and socializing area including lounge area, TV room and two open air large terraces. A helipad will also be developed. Palumbo +39 081 287 164 <a href="mailto:cantierenapoli@palumbo.it?subject=Palumbo%20yard%20aquisition%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">cantierenapoli@palumbo.it</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.palumbo.it">www.palumbo.it</a>

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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. Some photos of the yacht appeared online, which led some to believe she was about to get scrapped, instead of being restored to her former glory.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/102167/image/large-8f38540c8f589e99cb3e234307381f87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/102167"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/102163/image/large-e351ef047c7c8102a4dfc00c204c3c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/102163"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/102161/image/large-dbf0fffe35d8fc1e975ddbd3d75a56e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/102161">Luckily these photos, send by SYT reader Alexandros Priftis, taken in Lavrio, show the yacht in pristine condition. She now has a blue hull, and we can see several cosmetic changes. The most notable are the new much larger portholes aft on her main deck, as well as a large new fashion plate on the tender deck. The tender deck itself now features much smaller tender cranes.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136215/image/large-70d99d616175719b5f8b139685629fd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125920">As a comparison, this picture from before the refit shows Issham Al Baher in Malta on 28 August 2005.By Maarten Janssen, new photos by Alexandros Priftis

The refit of the 115 metre Issham Al Baher

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125670/image/large-a5cb33f6e99982212fd6d8ddfeab301c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125670">Atlantis II off Saint TropezThe 115.82 metre Atlantis II was built in Greece by Hellenic Shipyards. Eight years earlier, the same shipyard had launched an almost identical sistership Atlantis I (now Issham Al Baher) and was working on another sistership, which was never finished, in the late eighties. Here Atlantis II is pictured off Saint Tropez on 22 May 2008.By Merijn de Waard