Beneteau plans new Mediterranean refit hub for yachts up to 80ft
A 15,000-square-metre site is being purposed as a new mediterranean hub for large-yacht services and refit by Groupe Beneteau....
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Awlgrip expands Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific
Awlgrip has expanded its Gloss Finish Primer to North America and Asia-Pacific, following its introduction in Europe in 2025....
S/Y Olympia re-launched following major refit at Lusben
S/Y Olympia, formerly known as State of Grace, returned to the water yesterday (5 October 2026) at Lusben’s Viareggio shipyard following...
Saudi Arabia reveals plans for new superyacht refit and repair facility
Icon Saudi is planned for Jeddah in partnership with Sela, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, and Dutch shipyard...
Red Sea Yacht Show 2027 confirmed – plus new partnerships build Red Sea Yachting ecosystem
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) concluded its participation at Monaco Yacht Show 2026 with a series of milestones and...
Setag Yachts targets gap between new boat prices and pre-owned refit
As the cost of stepping into a new boat continues to rise, Setag Yachts is building its business around...
Ancasta Group acquires Penguin Engineering
Ancasta Group has acquired Hayling Island-based Penguin Engineering, expanding its refit, repair and aftersales capabilities. “We’re delighted to welcome...
Cannes 2026: Groupe Beneteau unveils 24 new models and expanded refit programme
Groupe Beneteau is presenting 24 new models for the 2026–2027 season at the Cannes Yachting Festival, as part of...
Palumbo rebrands refit division as Upfit
Palumbo Superyachts Refit has been renamed Palumbo Upfit as the business broadens its focus from individual refit projects to...
Historic tall ship Le Français returns to service after refit
The 47m tall ship Le Français, built in 1948, has been refitted ahead of its 2026 working season, which...
Amico Marine brings 13 OEMs into new technical network
Genoa-based Amico Marine is formalising its relationships with equipment manufacturers working on its refit projects, with 13 OEMs joining...
