THE POWER OF PICTURES – 40 M FERRETTI YACHT
There are pictures worth a thousand words. This is exactly the case with the refit service provided by Palumbo Superyachts Malta to a 40 metre Ferretti yacht. As you can see, these photos convey quite effectively the very interesting service provided recently by the Shipyard to a luxury motor yacht. The job involved the removal of the starboard side MTU…Read More
THE SKY IS BLUE, YOU HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO BUT BE HAPPY
As the season has come to the end, we can confidently say that it has been a busy year in the Caribbean, where the list of iconic yacht charter destinations is virtually endless. Now the boats are starting to head for the Mediterranean and prepare for their summer season there. The Med is the world’s most popular cruising destination after the Caribbean,…Read More
AGING WITH GRACE – M/Y ZIACANAIA
Ziacanaia is a 30.95m yacht built and launched by the Italian shipyard Custom Line. This 101.54ft motor yacht offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. In addition, she is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed…Read More
ONLY IN NAPLES
The team of Palumbo SY Refit Naples has successfully applied their knowledge and expertise to an 80-metre ‘prima donna’ of Italian yachting. With steel hull and aluminium superstructure, this multi-award winning luxury vessel was delivered by a leading Italian shipyard in 2013 and boasts exterior design by Zuccon while the interiors were styled by design house Laura Sessa Romboli. Her…Read More
MAKE IT A JOB WELL DONE! M/Y The Mercy Boys
Full of character and charm, luxury yacht 'The Mercy Boys' (ex. Shandor) is the world’s first expedition superyacht. A launchpad for adventure, The Mercy Boys was built in Germany by Schweers with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and was delivered in 1986. Refitted in 2008 and again between 2014 and 2016, this 49.6-metre motor yacht is Lloyds classed and…Read More
ENJOYING THE CHALLENGE – 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht
Palumbo SY Refit Malta has the pleasure to announce the successful completion works on a 98m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht. One of the largest yachts in the world when delivered in 2017, she’s still among the very few of her length with such a volume. This vessel has undergone painting of the hull and also her first five-year survey. The…Read More
WHEREVER YOU ARE, PALUMBO IS WITH YOU
After cancellation last year due to the global pandemic, on December 4-9 the annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show was back better than ever. Attracting some of the world’s finest vessels available for charter, Palumbo Superyachts was there in the person of its local representative Lucas Delahaye to greet some of its affectionate customers. Bringing the spirit of the Cote d’Azur…Read More
SEEKING A ‘SAINTLY’ REBRAND – M/Y SAINT
With Andrea Vallicelli’s exterior lines showing off sportive finesse and wrapping up the cozy, contemporary-luxury interior by Francesco Paszkowski Design, motor yacht SAINT was launched by ISA Yachts in 2011 under the name of “Papi Du Papi”. Since then, this successful concept that combines extensive volumes, top performance and low consumption, all encapsulated in a 49.95 m / 163′11″ displacement…Read More
M/Y OKTO: YOUR WELL-BEING IS OUR PRIORITY
Our experienced staff is providing high quality technical service at a record time to one of the most eye-catching luxury superyachts. Distinctive-looking OKTO has made a pit stop at Palumbo SY Refit, Marseille before crossing the Atlantic for her Caribbean season. Delivered by ISA Yachts in 2014 to an Andrea Vallicelli design, 66.4-metre OKTO is powered by twin 2366hp Caterpillar…Read More
S/Y SILENCIO: THE TRUTH YOU ‘MAST’ KNOW
Perini Navi 50m/150’ Silencio is one of the most impressive sailing yachts in the yacht charter market today. Built in 2001, she was entirely refurbished in 2013 and this included new sails, installation of entertainment and navigation software and fabulous styling interior design. Her outstanding outdoor spaces include a luxurious aft cockpit with protected lounging and dining, plus a large and comfortable…Read More
PALUMBO SY REFIT MALTA WRAP-UP: SIT BACK AND LET US CARE OF EVERYTHING!
While in the Northern Hemisphere winter is setting in and the temperature is gradually dropping, here at Palumbo SY Refit, Malta the atmosphere is instead heating up as the demand for superyacht refit and repair services is on the constant increase. Right now, we’ve just finished a 5-year survey on a 60-metre superyacht by Oceanco, we’re starting to erect a scaffold around a 98-metre superyacht in…Read More
M/Y PROMETEJ
At our Palumbo SY Refit Ancona shipyard, we are very proud to welcome M/Y Prometej, a beautiful 45-metre private yacht. Originally built by Santierul Naval Galati in 1957 as an icebreaker, the vessel was converted into a pleasure boat in 2005. Her naval architecture and exterior design is by Water Line, while the interiors are by Alberta Ferretti. Born with…Read More
Palumbo Superyachts has again been awarded the concession for the EX Mondomarine production site in Savona
Palumbo Superyachts has been awarded for the second time, the twenty-year concession for the production site in Savona (EX Mondomarine). In 2018, the Port Authority had already expressed itself in favour of Palumbo Superyachts, but following the appeal presented by the other participants, the Management Committee of the Port Authority considered it appropriate to launch a new tender, creating many…Read More
ELEGANT AND AGILE LIKE A CAT – M/Y GATTO
A fully custom 105ft/ 32m explorer vessel with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, M/Y GATTO was launched in 2018. Cantiere delle Marche built it to the specific brief of creating a true explorer yacht but with classic yachting lines that would last forever. Hence, the high and flared bow that was then beautifully faired to gain a classic look.…Read More
M/Y Talisman C
Commissioned by the owner of a 54.2m yacht who wanted more space for family fun, the 70-metre motor yacht Talisman C was built by Turquoise Yachts in 2011 when the yard was still operating under the Proteksan Turquoise brand name. Long-time design partner of the yard, H2 Yacht Design created both the striking exterior lines of the superyacht and Talisman C's luxurious interior. Being the second yacht…Read More
M/Y L’albatros
L’Albatros, a 43.59 m / 143′1″ luxury motor yacht built by Nishii Zosen - Sterling in 1985, is back in Naples. A regular customer at Palumbo SY Refit-Naples, this time round our skilled team has been concentrating on the repair of her GRP hull and superstructure carrying out the following main tasks: sanding all external surfaces of the superstructures including…Read More
INTERVIEW TO DAVID POTT – M/Y CO-CAPTAIN
Fully custom built by ISA, the 66m GT M/Y OKTO was launched in 2014 and then since it keeps being one of the finest and totally unique yachts her size. Raising the bar in superyacht design and engineering, OKTO merges the upmost expertise, creativity and serenity exceeding all expectations. On top of her black steel hull with its piercing bow…Read More
NEVERENDING AMUSEMENT ON ‘PLEASURE ISLAND’
Elegance, harmony and style are three adjectives that are associated with the legendary Riva 63 Vertigo by the boatbuilder that became so indelibly associated with the high life during the heady 1950’s and 1960’s. When this model was first launched in 2007, it took up the challenge of reinterpreting the concept of “open” making a name for itself as a…Read More
M/Y SLIPSTREAM
M/Y Slipstream was built in 2009 by CMN Yachts, and English studio Winch Design is responsible for her classic exterior styling and fresh interior design. This elegant and luxurious super yacht is 60mt long and is capable of hosting 12 guests in 7 cabins. She can also accommodate up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed and idyllic experience.…Read More
DISCOVER TITANIA’S THREE ESSES: Stunning, Safe and Superbly performing
Luxury Superyacht TITANIA (ex APOISE) is a 72m/236.2ft mega yacht built by Lurssen in 2006 to a commercial standard to offer the ultimate charter experience. One of the world’s largest motor yachts, she spans six decks and among her outstanding features are the sundeck with 360 views, a massive Spa Pool, theatre and gym. With a cruising speed of 14…Read More
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME – M/Y TRIBU’
Among over a dozen luxury yachts under refit at Palumbo SY Savona, one holds a special place in the shipyard’s heart. We’re talking about TRIBU’, an explorer style 50.50m motor yacht custom-built in 2007 by Mondomarine: a true expedition yacht with all the on-board system requirements for extended stays in remote areas and for cruising the world’s oceans in full…Read More
BEYOND THE ESSENTIA-LS – M/Y ESSENTIA
In addition to its in-house specialist teams, state-of-the-art facilities and efficient chandlery & supply service, Palumbo SY Ancona is also perfectly organized to provide its customers with maximum flexibility for the execution of any yacht refit solutions, as S/Y Essentia can testify. The 2019 86.2ft/ 25.95m ADRIA SAIL Cruising Sailboat Essentia from the ‘Grand Soleil 80 CL’ range boasts stunning…Read More
M/Y SAMAR
Samar is a 77 m luxury motor yacht. Built by Devonport in 2006 with interior design by Joe Thorme, she can accommodate 12 guests in 7 cabins. Samar features a displacement steel hull, aluminium superstructure and teak decks. She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. M/Y Samar…Read More
TIME & TIME AGAIN – S/Y CYRANO DE BERGERAC
A 39m luxury sailing yacht, Cyrano de Bergerac was built in 1993 by Camper & Nicholsons to her Owner’s highest specifications to cruise the world oceans in the utmost comfort and efficiency. Her contemporary interior design work is by John Munford, whereas Vosper Thorneycroft acted as C&N’s sub-contractor for the aluminium work. From an engineering perspective, safety has always been…Read More