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Its strategic location - at the entrance to Savona harbour, half way between the French Riviera and Viareggio’s boat building centre, and at a stone’s throw from Genoa International Airport - makes Palumbo Superyachts Savona a very convenient hub for superyacht repair and refit. Though the right location is key to the feasibility and long term economic viability of its business, as we all know, to make a shipyard very successful it takes more than just an enviable geographical position...and,…

Despite the complex situation, Palumbo Superyachts Marseille has been working non-stop during the coronavirus pandemic, devoting absolute priority to their teams and loyal customers’ health and safety. Strictly compliant to the French Government’s recommendations and cooperating closely with public health officials on any changes to the prevention measures, the shipyard regarded critical that they did their part to help reduce the negative effect of such an unprecedented situation on employees and clients. As a result, one of the undertaken projects…

She entered the Barcelona50 race for fun and qualified in Top 5 out of 2600 competitors; She measures 27 metres in length and accommodates from 8 to 10 guests in 4 cabins plus 2 crew members; Originally named DSK, this sailing yacht with composite hull and carbon superstructure was delivered by Nautor’s Swan in 2008; She boasts naval architecture and engineering by German Frers, the Argentinian firm producing some of the most aesthetically pleasing yachts currently on the water. ...Have…

The first-born of the Columbus fleet in 2011, she is an exceptional motor yacht build to the highest standards. With naval architecture by Sergio Cutolo and interior design by Tommaso Spadolini, 177ft ARMADA (previously named Prima) has it all and manages to charm us with her refined Italian design combined with a collection of exceptionally large spaces both inside and out ...no wonder that guests and owner feel instantly immersed into a lavish sense of space upon entering their quarters…

Dollars and cents drive virtually all boat projects, but… at Palumbo Superyachts Malta someone is on a path to breaking that pattern! This is the unique story of two yacht Owners who defied all statistic evidence on the upkeep cost of vessels, to prove that there’s more to maintaining a ‘seasoned lady’ than financial sense. When it comes to looking after a beloved boat that’s been in the family for decades and that one wishes to keep for her sentimental…

In compliance with the current international regulations in the context of COVID-19, Palumbo Superyachts Refit announces that all its shipyards (Naples, Ancona, Malta, Savona and Marseille) are currently operational for maintenance and refit activities, guaranteeing continuous assistance to boats and to the crew members present in the various locations. The activities are carried out with due respect for the prescribed health and hygiene standards, within an operating protocol established by the internal control committee, as envisaged by the current protocol…

Despite the complex situation, Palumbo Superyachts Marseille has been working non-stop during the coronavirus pandemic, devoting absolute priority to their teams’ and loyal customers’ health and safety. Strictly compliant to the French Government’s recommendations and cooperating closely with public health officials on any changes to the prevention measures, the shipyard regarded critical that they did their part to help reduce the negative effect of such an unprecedented situation on employees and clients. Though a very complex health and work situation…

Palumbo Superyachts Naples is working on the extensive refit of the 45-metre motor yacht Number Nine, previously named Commitment. The project is due to be completed in May 2020 and aims to create a more modern vessel, whilst still taking her original De Vries Lentsch naval architecture and exterior design into consideration. Number Nine was originally built by the Italian yard Carp Navi in 1989 with a length of 37 metres and featured interior designs by the London design studio…

PSY Marseille was honored to have the 73m MY Titania call on their expertise prior to the 2019-2020 Caribbean season. PSY is located in Marseille’s main harbor with 4 graving docks, capacities of up to 125 meters and alongside mooring for up to 200 meters. Drawing on a skilled team led by Project Mngr. Lucas Delahaye we executed the work on Titania with the same love of precision and attention to detail that go into the creation of our new-builds. The first of the two work phases lasted 10 days which involved dry-docking the boat for works on the rudders, the…

As we’re gradually approaching the end of the winter season, the pressure on completing refit activities increases. Beyond being a duty, a refit can also be a great way to give a yacht a new lease of life, especially if it is of a certain age. But as superyachts are also becoming more sophisticated especially in terms of the amount of technology on-board, shipyards must have the skills and expertise needed to pull off such a demanding job. This is…

In the life of any yacht, there are times when it has to come out of the water for a full check-up. This is the case for the 63.5m M/Y KOLAHA . The vessel, with a sophisticated exterior by Naval Architect Andrea Vallicelli, features a displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Fitted with 'zero speed stabilizers', she is powered by 2 Caterpillar 2,364hp diesel engines and propelled by twin screw propellers so to reach a top speed…

The tradition of PSY Savona Shipyard, with over 100 years of history, could not be prouder than seeing the amount of refit projects performed by its team during this year. The proven experience of the Palumbo Network combined with the highly skilled in-house departments managing the refit process on site have brought the shipyard to significantly increase the volume of its refit projects compared to the previous year, as well as foreseeing to handle even more projects next year. Currently…

PSY Naples is proud to welcome M/Y Commitment that has chosen to perform one of the most interesting refit projects of the current season at our Palumbo Shipyard. One of the most visible projects to date is aboard 37m motor yacht Commitment and sees her length modified and stern extended by an additional 8 metres, bringing the new LOA to 45 metres. But this refit, that will allow the installation of a beach club and a Jacuzzi, goes well beyond!…

What a busy winter season at the Palumbo Superyachts Marseille shipyard! Over 850 linear meters of yachts have entrusted our Palumbo shipyard in Marseille with their winter Refits. The multifunctional PSY Shipyard of Marseille, with its 4 graving dry-docks, a 90m covered water shed, a 300m plus dock for afloat works and a new floating dry-dock have seen a constant turnover of yachts in need of all sorts of works perfectly performed by the international PSY Marseille Refit Management Team.…

PSY Malta has everything you need in terms of Refit: professional workmanship, international attitude and top of the market facilities. These features have allowed the Shipyard to become a reference point in the center of the Mediterranean Sea for yachts that need to undergo any kind of refit works while enjoying the endless crew amenities both inside the Shipyard and around the island. The unique facilities comprising two graving dry-docks of which one fully covered, a floating dry-dock, a 410…

The huge complex of the PSY Ancona Refit Shipyard promises great achievements also in the upcoming 2020 for refit services to both afloat and ashore vessels. The top on the marked refit sheds reserved to major paint jobs, conversions and indoor parking are almost full and new projects are about to begin. The new syncrolift with a lifting capacity of over 3000 tons, the biggest in the Adriatic Sea and one of the largest in Med, has already received the…

November 18/20 Amsterdam (METS TRADE) Palumbo Superyachts Refit (PSY) will attend in Amsterdam at the Superyacht Forum (18-20 November). Please book a meeting with the team writing to info@palumbosy.com      

When you place your yacht in the hands of Palumbo Superyachts Refit, you can rest assured that we will not just carry out the planned repairs, maintenance, refit or conversion, but will also see to the needs of your captain, crew and other representatives during their stay. Indeed, we provide not only practical assistance, but also indoor and outdoor recreational areas. ACCOMMODATION During their stay, we also provide crew accommodation. All our double rooms are catered with everything necessary in…

This year a new 500 sqm Yacht Chandler & Showroom was inaugurated at Palumbo Malta Superyachts Shipyard in a constant effort to satisfy our clients at 360° by providing them with their favourite top-brand products including a collection of the finest wine, spirits and cigars selected from all the yards within the Palumbo network. [gallery size="large" ids="1167"]      

Palumbo Yacht Chandler is the newest development in ancillary services that can be found by Client in any of the PSY shipyards. To ensure our clients professional and timely supply procurement, all Palumbo Yacht Chandlers offer a complete marine supply service stocking high-quality components from the best known brands. [gallery size="large" ids="1164"]  

We are proud to present you the preview of the new PSY Refit corporate video. Synonym of excellence, PSY Refit represents the exciting achievement of a team capable of deploying to full potential their network strengths - facilities, crew support service at all 5 yards of the network, strategic geographic locations in the heart of the Mediterranean - as well as boosting brand visibility. Management and staff of each site are eager to put their commitment and professionalism at your…

Palumbo Superyachts Marseille, a niche in quality repair service in the centre of the French Mediterranean Coast, is ready for the upcoming 2019/2020 Refit season strong of the results achieved in the semester coming close to its end. Though all yards reported excellent accomplishments during the first semester of 2019, worthy of note is Palumbo Superyachts Marseille that, in collaboration with Fraser management, in three months performed the 20 Year Special Survey to an important second-time client, the superb 77m…

Fleet Services is not just an idea but for Palumbo is a reality already set to works. Palumbo Superyachts comprises four brands ISA, Columbus, EXTRA and the recently acquired Mondomarine and creates yachts spanning from the 86 feet Extra to the 80m Columbus. Managing After Sales services is one of the most complex and challenging tasks for any shipyard, no matter if referring to new Builds or Refits. Logistics and skilled labour working out of a home port are among…

July is usually a month where the Refit business slows down to recover from the strong performance of the previous semester, but it’s not so at Palumbo Superyachts Savona. The Shipyard is proud to be assisting 5 yachts from 30 to 60m in their current rush to commencing the season with their owner’s. So far, 40 yachts have been at the shipyard marking a significant improvement compared to the previous season and setting even higher goals for the upcoming 2019/2020…