Palumbo SY Refit, leader in the refit and repairs of sailing and motor yachts, with a view to strengthening its commercial and assistance strategy, invests overseas by creating its first service point covering the Central America and Caribbean area.
Lucas Delahaye, from several years already part of the Palumbo SY REFIT team and with a considerable wealth of experience in the ship refit and repair industry, will be based in Guadeloupe and will be the new Head of After Sales and Refit/ Repair for Central America and the Caribbean.
‘I am excited about this new challenge and we are already in action assisting all our customers in this area. In the Caribbean the season has just begun and the Central American market is very attractive especially for a Network like ours which can count on a team specialized in the refit and repair of super and mega yachts ”, Lucas Delahaye comments.
Another important step in the expansion plan of the Palumbo SY REFIT network will be the opening of a new office in Antibes due in early January 2021.
“Our expansion program is ambitious and we are confident that we have all the necessary requirements to provide great service and professional support in the field of ship repair and maintenance. The time is ripe also to consolidate the important French market, served by our Marseille facility of over 35,000 square metres and able to service boats from 40 to over 100 metres. The aim of opening the Antibes office, near the Port Vauban marina, is to ensure a proximity service point for our customers and for anyone willing to know more about the Palumbo SY Refit world”, Giuseppe Palumbo, CEO of Palumbo SY Refit, comments.
The new quarters in Central America and the Caribbean together with the Antibes office add to the vast Palumbo SY REFIT network of 5 shipyards located in Malta, Marseille, Savona, Naples and Ancona, and the representative office in Monaco.

Last week, an 82-metre custom superyacht delivered by Blohm+Voss in April 2014 was dry-docked at Palumbo SY Refit Malta.

Penned by London-based H2 Yacht Design, also in charge of all engineering and technical aspects of the platform, among the complex equipment and unique design characteristics of this steel and aluminium superyacht we find a 15-metre x 3-metre indoor pool, which can be converted to a dance floor by raising the pool floor.

With a beam of 13.90m, a draft of 3.75m and a gross tonnage of 1100 tones, her generous interior volume offers accommodation for up to 14 guests in 6 cabins all with en-suite in addition to housing up to 24 crew members.

Not new to the yard, the time has come for this 82-metre vessel to be hauled to carry out her first Lloyds 5-year Survey.

In addition to the statutory requirements, as set out by the Classification Society, this haul-out period of about 25 days will also give the opportunity to provide other maintenance works not possible when afloat. However, a great thanks goes to the dedicated crew aboard who’s been visibly taking such good care of this amazing masterpiece.

We all look forward to seeing again this Blohm+Voss superyacht cruising extensively in 2021 and beyond.

Luxury motor yacht FORCE BLUE is a 63m ocean-going vessel designed for cruising in any conditions.

Built by Royal Denship-Assens and delivered in 2002, this Tom Fexas designed steel and aluminium yacht was refitted and redesigned in 2006.

Force Blue’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including a master suite, 5 double cabins, 1 twin cabin and 1 convertible cabin, as well as accommodating up to 21 crew.

Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Force Blue’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her ideal for socialising and entertaining with family and friends.

For anyone willing to relax and be pampered the yacht provides sauna spa pool, hammam, mud bath, hydro massage, massage room and hairdressing salon with  beautician/ masseuse constantly on board as part of the yacht crew.

Instead, disco craze fanatics may access the dance floor on the sundeck forward and amuse themselves, whereas the more sporty ones are spoilt for choice with an exceptional selection of water toys.

No matter what strikes your fancy Force Blue has got it and now, after a good servicing at Palumbo Superyachts Refit & Repair, Naples, you can enjoy it in full safety.

Motor yacht Wheels was built in 2008 by Dutch shipyard OceAnco and last refitted in 2019. This spectacular vessel, with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, features exterior and interior design by prominent Sam Sorgiovanni and is custom-made for passionate water-sports enthusiasts.

Measuring 245,7ft/ 75.5m in length, she can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 rooms comprising an indulgent split-level owner’s suite, two VIP suites and three guest cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 22 crew on board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

A harmonious blend of light open spaces and areas of seclusion both inside and out, the yacht provides for guests to relax or be entertained, find tranquillity or experience 6 star service.

Her impressive leisure and entertainment facilities which make her the ideal yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends include a large usable sundeck Spa Pool, a full-sized Gym and Aquarium and a Disco Lounge. Outside fun is ensured with a magnificent water toy store, with every conceivable water sports product, as well as custom design tenders and a fantastic aft swim platform.

As you can gather, keeping her in absolutely immaculate conditions requires skilled workers specialized in all trades of refit, which is why Palumbo Superyachts Refit & Repair, Marseille was appointed for the job.

Among the main items on the job order, the Palumbo team dealt with teak works, extensive interior vent and piping works, the complete repaint of her two huge tenders, exhaust lagging, shaft & rudder clearance checks, anchor chain & swivel works, jet skis annual servicing, antifouling works…just to name a few.

Needless to say that the top-class team stayed on top of everything accomplishing the tasks right on track.

So, thanks to the truly great workforce we hope WHEELS was encouraged to come back for future servicing and we wish everyone on board smooth sailing!

photo credit @Sigrun Sauerzapfe aka SIGGI

Fully custom built in 2014 by ISA for a highly knowledgeable yachtsman, 218ft / 66.4m OKTO is one of the finest and totally unique motor yachts. Visually outstanding, her grand ambiance and extraordinary comfort shows everywhere on board and combines to unprecedented technical features like the striking grey and black decks lined in Esthec material. In addition, this 3-deck vessel also boasts a touch-and-go helipad and an array of tenders and toys to allow her 11 guests to make the most of life on the water.

Always maintained in turnkey condition since delivery, OKTO has recently been relying on Palumbo Superyachts Refit & Repair Savona to perform a number of activities, adamant that keeping her in a reliable and seaworthy shape is a crucial element to successful boating.

Let’s discover more about her Captain Aydan Longmore’s view on the shipyard’s performance from the following interview.

What kind of operations have been carried out on Okto?

              Major works included a substantial upgrade to the galley and pantry, removing the dumbwaiter on 2 deck levels and matching the design and outfitting with the surrounding workspaces. Mechanically, servicing of the main engines, generators, stabilisers and steering system took place, as well as fuel tank cleaning. The yard assisted with various other servicing and fabrication jobs, and several paint touch ups were also completed.

Why did you choose Palumbo SY Refit Savona?

              Savona as a location is well positioned to benefit from surrounding supplier networks, from Italy and France. The team involved with the planning of the shipyard period, especially Diego Marinelli, has a large amount of knowledge of the vessel and this translated to easily communicating our needs during the shipyard period, and keeping all of the projects and work orders on schedule.

What are the strength points of Palumbo Superyachts Refit?

              I have only experienced PSY Refit Savona, but from our experience here it is clear that the group as a whole is well organized and resourceful. All change orders were inspected for the scope of work, quoted and work carried out in an incredibly fast manner.

             The group also managed a good level of support from their surrounding shipyards, especially from Ancona, where M/Y Okto was built. Being in close proximity to Genoa, where many of our service suppliers are based, PSY Savona is also a convenient location for 3^rd party contractors to work in cooperation with the shipyard.

Did our team meet your expectations?

               Yes, 90% of the work list was completed with one week to spare. With the larger jobs of paint touch ups and galley/pantry refit carrying into the final week in the yard. Again, I believe this was made possible by the efforts from Diego and the team behind him.

Will you come back to Palumbo Superyachts Refit facilities?

             Yes, absolutely.