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Sometimes service yards need some service of their own. Right in time for the summer Med cruising season, the Monaco Marine Golfe de St. Tropez shipyard has completed major upgrades and overhauls. Work began in December 2019. Although interruptions occurred due to Covid-19, including government-ordered shutdowns for five weeks early last year, the tasks reportedlyContinue Reading
Nearly a decade ago, Monaco Marine acquired a shipyard in Antibes, France that specialized in modest-sized megayachts. It was a strategic move, to cater to more clients in the South of France. Now called Monaco Marine Antibes, the site is about to undergo a significant investment for ambitious expansion and renovation plans. Prior to MonacoContinue Reading
UPDATE, APRIL 6, 2020: Tankoa Yachts restarted operations on April 4. Codecasa craftspeople went back to work this week as well. Read on for our original article about shipyard reopenings. The pandemic has had tremendous impact on businesses worldwide, with the international superyacht shipyard sector being no different. Several countries are easing lockdowns, though,Continue Reading
Palumbo Superyachts Refit, whose temporary lease of the Mondomarine yard is expiring, reportedly has provisional approval for longer-term use. However, the assignment faces appeal by Monaco Marine. According to Italian newspapers, the Port Authority of Savona, Italy, granted Palumbo Group, parent company of Palumbo Superyachts Refit, a four-year land concession. (The Port Authority owns theContinue Reading
An industry organization has launched an online tool to help megayacht captains, owners, and fleet managers better select refit yards. The ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group website does more than just list facilities around the world. It requires members to adhere to basic good-business principles and ethics. It also sets forth a standard contract outlining allContinue Reading