September 2021 - Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out
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Innovating Together: Evac and Clearvac Engineering Asia
Tristan Blatter 10 Oct 2023
Thailand / South East Asia / Air Hygiene & Waste Water Management / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out Clearvac Engineering Asia has been appointed the Sales-point and service provider for EVAC, Cathelco & HEM Water Makers in Thailand for the rapidly expanding Superyacht Industry.
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Maurice Etchart joins ptw Shipyard Paint Department
Caroline Blatter 03 May 2023
Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out 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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Oceania Marine in New Zealand launch new 560T marine travel lift
Caroline Blatter 25 Nov 2022
New Zealand / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out The new travel lift establishes Oceania Marine as one of the South Pacific’s premiere refit and repair destinations for Superyachts. It increases the size of yachts the shipyard can service from 100 tonnes to 560 tonnes!
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Xavier Mercado & ptw Shipyard
Caroline Blatter 20 Sep 2022
Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / About/General Information / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out 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 / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out 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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Baltic Yachts scoop 'Superyacht Oscars'
Caroline Blatter 26 May 2022
Finland / South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out Fantastic results at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards 2022 for Baltic Yachts, the world’s leading builder of advanced composite yachts, with wins for two superb sailing yachts.
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Superyacht Conferences in Queensland & London
Caroline Blatter 18 May 2022
Australia / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Australia & New Zealand / Yacht / Boat Shows / About/General Information / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Marinas & Moorings Flagship conferences were held this week, on opposite sides the world, with ASMEX showcasing the growing Australia - Pacific region, and The Superyacht Investor in London bringing together over 180 senior executives, a fantastic opportunity to expand networks and enhance industry knowledge.
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100% Ownership for ptw Shipyard Founders
Caroline Blatter 11 Mar 2022
Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Coatings / Painting / Varnishing / Refinishing / Buffing 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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Closing The Loop on Waste and Establishing a Circular Economy - Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard Leads the Way...
Caroline Blatter 08 Dec 2021
Northern Territory / Western Australia / Victoria / Tasmania / New South Wales / Queensland / Australia / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / About/General Information / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Marinas & Moorings Award-winning GCCM is yet again setting standards in the Australian marine industry. Following ongoing research with Queensland University of Technology, “Closing the Loop” project was established in July 2021 and will ultimately lead to the establishment of a circular economy within the Gold Coast based shipyard.
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The Art of Superyacht Repainting
Caroline Blatter 22 Nov 2021
Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out / Coatings / Painting / Varnishing / Refinishing / Buffing 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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High performance, multi-role super-cruiser is everything her owner wanted and more
20 Oct 2021 Finland / Scandinavia / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out
Baltic Yachts recently launched Baltic 146, 'Path', a yacht designed for global sailing, with reliability and ease of use of the common denominators, featuring in the tried and tested systems above and below deck. She turned heads in Monaco, and is everything her owner wanted and more...
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Best Practices for a Successful Superyacht Refit
06 Sep 2021 Tarragona / Spain / Mediterranean / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out
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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Pendennis - MY Lady E Relaunched
Caroline Blatter 19 Sep 2020
South West of England / South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out Another major refit project is launched from well known Pendennis Shipyard - the newly extended 74.5m Lady E follows a major refit project, seeing the addition of a 6m stern extension, giving an extra 120sqm of guest space, with a brand new 60sqm beach club on the lower deck for guests to enjoy!
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Hoek Truly Classic 128’ sloop Halekai is launched!
Caroline Blatter 15 Aug 2020
South West of England / South Coast of England & London / United Kingdom / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out The second Pendennis-built Hoek Truly Classic 128’ sailing yacht has launched from this specialist facility in Falmouth, Cornwall - with an exceptional refit & build portfolio with yachts such as Vijonara, Malahne, Aquila, Rebecca, Adela, Adix, Linonheart, Fair Lady, Hyperion, M5, Mariette, Moonbird..choosing Pendennis, often more than once!
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MY Marala arrives at Pendennis for major restoration project
Caroline Blatter 23 Aug 2019
Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out A major restoration project for Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth - a new lease of life for the beautiful 59m 1931 Camper and Nicholson MY Marala
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Refit Shipyards in Northern Europe - Which to Choose?
Caroline Blatter 20 Feb 2018
Germany / The Netherlands / United Kingdom / France / Northern Europe, The Baltic & Northern Latitudes / Refit & Repairs / Project Management / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out There are 200 + superyacht refit yards worldwide; in this article we are taking an overview of the yards in just one region – Northern Europe – a region which is home to some of the largest yards in the world in terms of yacht size, capacity and capability. Read on for our Captain's Recommendations...
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Oceania Marine, Whangarei, New Zealand
Caroline Blatter 07 Jul 2017
New Zealand / Boatyards / Shipyards / Haul Out About 2 hours north of Auckland on State Highway 1, and 40 mins south by road of the Bay of islands, lies the northernmost city in New Zealand, Port Whangarei, where Oceania Marine operates out of the shipyard, covering new construction, refit and repair. The team at Oceania Marine have developed the specialised skill set to construct and service all types of vessels, with an unsurpassed capability…
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