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At times, some materials and tools used for ship refitting and repairing may seem rather odd and peculiar. This is the case of liquid nitrogen. Originally introduced by NASA and continuously perfected then since, cryogenic treatment obtained with liquid nitrogen uses extremely low temperatures to treat and strengthen metals, especially steel and cast iron in order to increase their surface…Read More

The ODAS Italia 1 Buoy represents a unique example of a pole-based offshore marine laboratory. It consists of a steel pole body above which the laboratory head at head height is fixed, which provides a protected compartment for the instruments. Well ventilated and rainproof, the compartment in the lower part is equipped with a drain with protection from sea shocks,…Read More

Built in steel and aluminium to Lloyds class by Italian yard Nicolini to an in-house design, she was delivered in 1987 to a Middle Eastern royal family and originally named Al Menwar. Always kept in class, YAAKUN features exterior design by Cantieri Navali Nicolini and Barracuda Yacht Design, while her vast interior was penned by Claudio Zampetti. Up to 12 guests…Read More

Bad Romance V is a 49.07m motor yacht delivered in 2008 by Trinity Yachts, an American luxury motor yacht builder. With aluminium hull and superstructure the superyacht has a beam of 8.51m, a draft of 2.49m and a volume of 470GT. Previously named Stay Salty, the yacht features exterior design by Trinity Yachts, interior penned by Patrick Knowles Designs and…Read More

The 46.57-metre yacht Balista (ex: Project 12) was launched by the Italian shipyard Cantieri di Pisa in 2013.  Sporting naval architecture designs by Italian duo Cantieri di Pisa and Arrabito Naval Architects, the motor yacht is a high-performance vessel belonging to the Akhir range. Her exterior lines were designed by the Rome-based studio Galeazzi Design and the vessel showcases a versatile three-deck layout with a host of amenities…Read More

Stopping at several ports on her way from Doha in Qatar, the entirely wooden built dhow AL MUBARAKI, called at PALUMBO Superyachts in Malta. At the Yard, the majority of the works were focused on the replacement of aged wooden planks mainly in way of the wind water line band. In addition to this, there were also other engineering and…Read More

The 73m/ 240ft custom motor yacht TITANIA has once again chosen Palumbo Superyachts Marseille for a three-week technical stop to prepare for the coming season and beyond.  This comes as the positive outcome of meticulous planning and active collaboration between Palumbo Superyachts Guadalupe, where the yacht made an earlier call, and the Marseille shipyard.  An integral approach broadly applied by all shipyards…Read More

The 163’11/ 49,95m motor yacht ALIBABA, delivered by ISA in 2011 under the name of “Papi du Papi”, features interior styled by Italian design house Francesco Paszkowski Design, who successfully managed to combine traditional with modern looks, and exterior signed by Andrea Vallicelli. The vessel has recently called at the Ancona shipyard of Palumbo Superyachts for a major interior overhaul…Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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