ever let it be suggested that social media has no real effect on the superyacht industry. If ever proof were needed then look no further than the business of refitting yachts in Spain where, if the growth in the number of yachts using the shipyards there had to be put down to a single factor, it would undoubtedly suggested that social media chit chat between crews is being used by Captains and engineers to recommend one service over another. Equally if yards get things wrong those same communicators are quick to voice their feelings to the superyacht community as a whole.


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Word of mouth clearly plays an important role in the expansion of Spain’s refit business. Speaking about his experiences at the Atollvic Shipyard whilst refitting Seawolf, Captain Shaun L. Preacher said, “As Project Manager as well as Captain, I found the yard personnel to be self-motivated, highly skilled, with a work ethic that is second to


none. The skill with which they performed their work is on par with the finest yards in Europe and the finished works attest to their abilities. I would certainly bring any re-fit project I have to Atollvic Shipyard.”


The collection of highly qualified marine engineers based in Mallorca and particularly those working in STP Palma also come in for a lot of praise. There are over 400 yacht specialist companies located within a 5 mile radius of the shipyard. Each is able to offer efficient, productive and sensible approaches when it comes to a refit. Work lists are drawn up based on specific skill requirements, allowing time to carry out the works within cost constraints while still allowing a totally tailor made project that suits the clients needs the best.


Captains and engineers like the fact that the Shipyard operates an open door policy allowing all yacht specialist companies access to carry out works providing they have the required documentation to show


MB92 25 years of experience has taught the MB92 team how to plan a successful refit. Wherever you are in the world, they will come and inspect your vessel so together you can map out the details in advance. In the yard, their operations, dry dock and project management teams coordinate schedules, docking, hot-works, interior outfitting, deliveries and shipyard movements so that your refit runs according to plan. The facilities in the port of Barcelona enable yachts of any size to receive the highest quality service and support. The yard offers: a 2,000 tonne Syncrolift, a 4,000 tonne Shiplift in build, a 220m dry dock, on-site workshops for leading suppliers and dedicated support teams. For more details Tel: +34 932 24 02 24 or visit www. mb92.com


they are a bone fide operating company. The facility features; a refuelling dock, 600 amp electricity, a 700 tonne travel lift, and 5 other travel lifts of various sizes. It has berthing for 53 yachts up to 120 metres and over 100,000 m2


of hard standing


with 6 keel pits. Onsite contractors have their own workshops, which benefit from 24 hour patrolled and CCTV security. STP staff operate all on site emergency services and even have their own fire truck.


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