June 2021 - Tarragona
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Maurice Etchart joins ptw Shipyard Paint Department
Caroline Blatter 03 May 2023 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
ptw Shipyard is proud to announce that Maurice Etchart, a highly experienced yacht painter with 26 years of yacht painting expertise, has been invited to join their in-house team in Tarragona, Spain. Etchart's career trajectory in the yachting industry has been nothing short of impressive, he is now an inspector and quality control expert.
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Xavier Mercado & ptw Shipyard
Caroline Blatter 20 Sep 2022 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / About/General Information / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
Xavier Mercado shares his thoughts on why Tarragona is the perfect location for a Superyacht Shipyard, alongside a well known marina accommodating the largest of superyachts. This port city offers a stunning backdrop for those who love the outdoors, with countless sporting activities and hikes!
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A Customer Centric Shipyard in Tarragona - CEO Xavier Mercado Shares His Thoughts
Caroline Blatter 05 Aug 2022 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
We talk to Xavier Mercado, the CEO and proud Founder of ptw Shipyard located in the beautiful city port of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain, to understand more all ptw Shipyard has to offer.
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100% Ownership for ptw Shipyard Founders
Caroline Blatter 11 Mar 2022 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Coatings / Painting / Varnishing / Refinishing / Buffing / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
ptw Shipyard, Spain's premier superyacht refit and repair specialist, is delighted to announce it has acquired the owner stake held by Melita Marine Group, bringing the founders ownership to 100% of the shipyard.
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The Art of Superyacht Repainting
Caroline Blatter 22 Nov 2021 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Coatings / Painting / Varnishing / Refinishing / Buffing / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out
Yachts need to be repainted every 4 to 7 years, depending on their cruising grounds. For a yacht the process is painstaking and tedious so when you consider the sheer size of a superyacht then the task at hand goes from laborious to simply monumental! Manuel González, head of yacht paint at ptw Shipyard shares his valuable experience & insight...
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Best Practices for a Successful Superyacht Refit
06 Sep 2021 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Refit & Repairs / Project Management
Whether it’s a repair, rehaul, renovation or refits, this is a project that every captain, owner and crew member will experience at some point in their superyacht story. Xavier Mercado Rabella, CEO of ptw Shipyard in Tarragona - Spain, shares his 'top expert tips' in for ensuring a successful superyacht refit.
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PTW Shipyard helps crew perfect their Golf swings over a weekend Golf Clinic in October!
Caroline Blatter 14 Oct 2020 Tarragona / Spain
Are you looking for a base this winter in the MED? With more than just good services and facilities, check out beautiful Tarragona. On a Saturday in October, the team at PTW Shipyard organised a Golf Clinic at the nearby stunning Lumine Golf Course, with professional Alan Livesey.
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