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Collaboration
As well as thorough preparation, a successful refit also needs both owner crews, contractors and the yard to work coherently. Taking time to build strong relationships with the shipyard staff and acquainting yourself with the security provisions and emergency services at the yard will make all the difference and ensure a successful outcome.
Crew involvement
The owner crew can be a valuable missing link between the shipyard and owner to guarantee the best quality and project outcome. Having the crew involved in the refit keeps them informed with what the shipyard is doing but also they are the ones who know what areas of your superyacht needs most attention as they are the people who work on, live in, and maintain it. They can assist the yard in making decisions, improving the quality of the work as well as checking and reporting so as to keep the refit on point and within budget.
Project management
Choose a project manager who is well prepared, organised, unflappable and offers regular scheduled updates but also knows how to get the best out of all project members. The project manager needs to be able to schedule each aspect of the refit project and allow an appropriate amount of time for workers to effectively do all aspects of their job, so they are not working on top of one another. Everyone needs to know their exact role, what is expected of them and how they fit into the wider schedule so as to align all the works at the yard.
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Communication
It must be said that communication is fundamental to every aspect of the superyacht refit process from planning to completion. Lack of communication and miscommunication are the main factors of a refit going off course. From the outset it is vital to give clear and precise instructions that don’t leave any room for misinterpretation. Make sure you provide a proper and detailed description of all the works to be executed.
The first step should be a meeting of the project manager, captain and crew to draw up a thorough yacht refit worklist so there is a clear and concise idea of the scope of what the superyacht will undergo. This will also allow for more accurate budgeting and timings and it is imperative to have this from the outset of the process. This worklist will benefit everyone as it details exactly what work the client wants and guides the shipyard through what needs to be done allowing them time to plan any additional work and ensure the budget is not compromised. All job changes or additions to this worklist should be done in writing so that all amendments can be tracked and back checked to avoid slip ups and further delays.
Another option to help with communication during a large
ptw Shipyard is a modern, full-service shipyard in the ancient port of Tarragona, one an hour from Barcelona. The shipyard’s CEO and founder is Xavier Mercado.
Over the last three years, there has been significant investment in staff and facilities to create a centre of excellence for all aspects of superyacht repair and maintenance – a one-stop shop
to cover all superyacht needs from upholstery and joinery to hydraulics and specialist electronics.
With a travel lift able to take vessels of up to 300 tonnes, ptw is able to accommodate yachts up to 45m in length on their extensive hard standing, and also has the capacity to work on larger yachts of up to 120m in the client’s berth.
superyacht refit is to secure the service of an Owner Representative. This representative will act in your interest, taking a key role throughout the refit process and act on your behalf in all discussions and decisions with the shipyard, surveyor, class external subcontractors, etc saving you time and money. The Owner Representative will also handle all discussions with Flag convenience and provide you with tax savings through the TPA inward process.
Taking all of the above factors into account will ensure that a superyacht is back on the water on time, with the superyacht refit completed within budget and will help to engender a solid and lasting relationship between owner teams and the shipyard.
Superyacht refits are no longer seen as just necessary servicing to ensure the safe operation of the vessel. Nowadays they are viewed as legitimate contenders to new builds. However, even the most straightforward refit projects should never be undertaken lightly. Every step needs to be meticulously planned and thoroughly managed throughout. Definite specifications and planning, accurate yard assessments, sourcing knowledgeable and experienced management teams are all absolutely essential to ensure that owners get the refit they desire from the project conception.
ptw has built up their own specialist in-house teams dedicated to every aspect of yacht repair and maintenance. This includes carpentry and interiors, engineering and mechanics, yacht paint, electrics and systems.
By keeping these services in-house, ptw believes it is able to ensure they provide a better overall service to their customers. ptw prides itself on building strong relationships with crews and many loyal yachts return year after year.
54 | The Report • June 2022 • Issue 100
About ptw - Shipyard
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