PURE SUPERYACHT REFIT Pure Superyacht Refit based in STP Palma was formed to provide professional ‘hands on’ project management and coordination to vessels looking to carry out substantial refits in the STP facility which has a sub contractor based workforce. The need for one point of contact and an overall understanding of the project is paramount. Founded in 2008 Pure has carried out over 4850m of refit management from major engineering projects such as building and installing a heli pad, hull and deck extensions, zero speed stabiliser installs, full interior and exterior refits, cabinetry and full re-painting and fairing of hulls to 80 metres. For more details Tel: +34 971 214 627 or visit
www.pureyacht.com
shipyards is now very well established in Spain and boats are assured that they will get the best product or service made available to them.
Such is the profusion of services on offer on Spain’s Mediterranean coastline it can be difficult to identify one as being better than the other.
In Barcelona, MB92 has developed and grown in this sector on the foundations of quality and service provided to all its clients. With over 20 years experience, they have been fortunate to develop long lasting relationships with yacht crews who trust in their ability to provide a consistent service year after year. This personal approach and quality guarantee is certainly attractive for anyone seeking to carry out a superyacht refit in Spain. The location of the shipyard close by Marina Port Vell provides crew with two key advantages. Firstly, it is conveniently positioned for vessels making the voyage from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or vice versa. Secondly, the climate offers all year round warmth and allows contractors to limit any potential delays due to bad weather, therefore minimising the time the vessel is not available to be enjoyed in the water.
Deck Project is an innovative company based in Barcelona in close proximity to the MB92 facility. Run by Nikita Achkasov,
the company’s owner, it offers a full package of yacht carpentry services such as teak decking, bespoke furniture and interiors, varnishing and touch ups. Achkasov says, “Having our own material and technical base fitted with professional equipment and tools together with great experience in this industry allows us to meet all the yacht services you need quickly and professionally and also offer you competitive terms of cooperation.”
Another business in Barcelona enjoying the tides of success is MPYS run by Marcelo Penna Colom. When asked about the benefits of bringing a refit to his business in Barcelona, Marcelo replies that, “With 30 years of experience on the market and with many collaborators in the area we are uniquely placed to offer yachts an unrivalled service. Testament to this is the ISS award for best refit received in 2014 with M/Y Talitha.” Marcelo also confirms that the early adoption of technology has benefitted the business enormously over the years. “As a naval architecture office, using the latest software and materials has always been a priority, for example, in the case of S/Y Mirabella III, we presented a 3D scan of the whole engine room. Once all the equipment was gone, we were able to complete a scan of the whole room in 3D which gave us precise measurements, avoiding the long haul measurements which are rarely accurate”.
In the Balearic Islands, the STP Shipyard in Palma Mallorca operates an open door policy allowing all yacht specialist companies access to carry out works providing they have the required documentation to show they are a bone fide operating company. The facility features; a refuelling dock, 600 amp electricity, a 700 tonne travel lift, and five other travel lifts of various sizes. It has berthing for 53 yachts up to 120 metres and over 100,000m2
of hard standing with
six keel pits. Onsite contractors have their own workshops, which benefit from 24 hour patrolled and CCTV security. On site emergency services and a fire truck are all operated by STP staff.
Nic Clarke the owner of Pure Superyacht Refit one of the contractors based there suggests that, “Its location and attitude to sub-contractors probably accounts for the fact that so many of the highly skilled sub-contractors found in Europe, are all based within a five mile radius of STP and all predominantly work within the facility.” Clarke estimates that there are over 430 yacht specialist companies located within this radius. He adds, “Because these resources are on tap, we are able to offer the most efficient, productive and sensible way to approach a refit. We can customise the work list based on specific skill requirements, allowing time to carry out the works within cost constraints while still allowing for a totally tailor made project.”
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