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Superyacht Refits Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

Motor yacht Diamond A receives New Exhaust

March 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Diamond by Abeking & Rasmussen receives New Exhaust

Motor yacht Diamond A, a 57,30m (187' 11") superyacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998, suffered breathing problems. Her main stainless steel exhaust had corroded over time and her genset drystacks spilled soot. She needed help. Marine Exhaust Systems' technical experts cured yacht Diamond A's troubles with custom units that now have her breathing easy, in a crunch project of less than 6 weeks. ... read full story

Master Yachts to open refit management office in STP Shipyard, Palma

March 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Master Yachts have opened a refit management office in STP shipyard in the Port of Palma. This operations office expands Master Yachts’ presence in Palma and 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 full story

Palumbo acquires Malta Superyacht Shipyard

March 23, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Palumbo Malta Shipyard for Superyachts

Palumbo Shipyard, an Italian company headquartered in Naples, signed a 30 year deal with the Malta government for the acquisition of Malta Super Yacht Services (MSYS) now called Palumbo Malta Shipyard. Palumbo Group has taken over the yard this week, after having been declared the preferred bidder for the tender to acquire Malta Superyacht Services in late 2010. ... read full story

The 60m Superyacht Yogi is Launched by Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts

March 18, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

In early march 2011 the 60.2 metre luxury motor yacht ‘YOGI’ (hull NB49) was completed and ready for launch by Proteksan-Turquoise. The Yogi yacht is the second successful yacht launch by the Turkish shipyard superyacht builder so far this year in 2011. The designer of the yacht was Jean Guy Verges, with input by the... ... read full story

Motor yacht Tumberry C under refit at Atollvic Shipyard

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atollvic Shipyard is currently refitting the 49m superyacht Tumberry C, a superyacht originally built by Benetti in 1998. The shipyard, based in Vigo, Spain has been commissioned to complete a variety of refit jobs which includes painting of the steel hull and part of the aluminium superstructure, and replacing the main teak deck as well as completing work on the interior furniture. The work is expected to take three months to complete. ... read full story

The Moonen Refits Lunch: Food for thought in Antibes

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Moonen yachts will host their second Moonen Refits Lunch during the upcoming 2011 Antibes Yacht Show. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand

March 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs. ... read full story

Antibes Yacht Show presents Cinna as partner

March 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

For the first time, Antibes Yacht Show is proud to have Cinna and Ligne Roset as their furniture partner for the VIP Lounge, the Captains’ Lounge and the Press Lounge. ... read full story

New Refit Department at Antibes Yacht Show 2011 attracts 25 superyacht refit firms

March 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show is already proving successful with Twenty-five exhibitors already signed up. The new Refit Department at this year's Antibes Yacht Show was created due to an overwhelming demand, as charter yachts undergo regular refits and brokerage yachts often require the new owner’s touch on board. ... read full story

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