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'Much has changed in Ancona since the wet grey spring morning of the launch of M/Y Okto in 2014.  But what has not changed is the commitment and enthusiasm of all the personnel involved in the OKTO project in sustaining the vessel through its operational life. This has enabled personal relationships to be established between the onboard team and the…Read More

Palumbo Superyachts Refit Ancona welcomes another sailing yacht gracefully standing the test of time: 24m “KIWI”. A blue water high performance cruiser, Kiwi stems from the successful design partnership between Reichel Pugh Design and Nauta Design, respectively responsible for the naval architecture the former, and the general concept, exterior and interior design the latter. In her balanced blend of elegance,…Read More

Currently providing refit work to 19 yachts ranging from 24 to 60 metres in length in an average yard space of 30,000sqm, Palumbo Superyachts Savona is by far busier than ever. “We’re faced with overwhelming, competing challenges and uncharted waters as we continue to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic” says the M.D. Mr. M. Rucconi. “Out of necessity,…Read More

Since her build in 2003 by the Australian shipyard Austal, 69 metre ‘Saluzi’ has seen extensive transformation to convert her from a cruise ship into a motor yacht as we know her today. Not surprisingly, big names were actively engaged in the process: Luiz de Basto Designs, for her luxurious interiors styled in a modern beach-house theme with an abundance…Read More

One of the most iconic performance world cruiser, this 39m motor-sailer built by Camper & Nicholson shipyard in 1993 is relying on the expertise of our Palumbo SY Refit Marseille’s team for her servicing before the summer season. “Designed for efficient performance, she has been consistently maintained to the highest standards”, says her management. Originally ordered by a skilled sailing…Read More

For the past 5 months we have been hosting the luxurious superyacht ‘Solandge’ inside our covered drydock. Turned up at Palumbo SY Refit Malta first in 2017 and then again in 2019, this was the third time that the 85.1 metre Lürssen motor yacht has entrusted Palumbo SY Refit Malta for her refit services. On this occasion, the major activity conducted…Read More

The business of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering has for the most part always been a man’s domain. Although staff at design firms has always included women for their renowned creativity, the technical aspects were strictly “man’s stuff”. Only in the last 10 years or so we’ve seen this start to change and markedly for the better. Rather suddenly we…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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…Read More

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 superyacht lifting platform with a lifting…Read More

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      Read More