The Big Refit Brains Trust – part 1
CEOs and leaders at established refit yards share their thoughts on where the sector stands today and what should be done to secure its future
Business
Who should you select to manage a refit?
Kevin Laverty, director of projects at Hill Robinson, recommends taking the professional approach when selecting a refit project manager by choosing someone wit…
Opinion
Attitude trumps training!
Oscar Siches on the qualities that make for a successful team on board…
Opinion
CHIRP Report: Breach of watertight integrity
How prioritising speed over thoroughness, and lack of communication compounded by in-built poor design, could have caused a major incident…
Operations
The roadmap to 2050
The second day of The Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam began with an important keynote panel charting a course for a sustainable future: the 2050 superyacht roadma…
Operations
It’s all about the money … just not in the way you think
Rob Papworth, managing director at MB92 La Ciotat, says owners’ representatives have to be aware that ‘mark-up’ funds spent by refit yards on…
Opinion
The Repair Talk Shop
The Refit Advisory Group calls for a more balanced approach to refit that includes more input from captains and owners’ representatives to enhance the ove…
Operations
Nobiskrug and FSG file for insolvency
Two historic German shipyards have filed an application for insolvency as hundreds of workers are left in the cold…
Business
The ultimate guide to what floats your boat
Andy King, naval architect and director of stability & statutory for Houlder Ltd, sets out the key considerations that yachts must comply with to keep safe…
Operations
New York marina sold for $3.5 million
With over 36 interested parties, the ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina has sold for over $1 million more than the asking price as a private equity firm takes ownership…
Business
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