Choosing the right Monaco Marine shipyard for a successful superyacht refit

Monaco Marine is a key reference for superyacht refits, maintenance and renovation on the Côte d'Azur. With several strategically located shipyards, the company offers a range of services adapted to all yacht sizes. Here's a guide to choosing the right shipyard for your needs.

1. La Ciotat: the location for very large yachts

If you own a superyacht, the La Ciotat shipyard is a natural choice. Capable of accommodating yachts up to 160 metres, it offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure for major refits, complex painting, extensions or conversions, as well as optimising living spaces and integrating modern technologies With a team of experts and modern facilities, La Ciotat is synonymous with quality and excellence in yachting.

The La Ciotat shipyard offers modern facilities for crews, including relaxation areas and amenities to make their stay easier while they work. On site, crew members can also take advantage of a dedicated gym.

Some of the recent projects completed at La Ciotat demonstrate the versatility of the teams' skills. The refit of the superyacht Adventure involved exceptional coordination between the craftsmen and the various parties involved in bringing this ambitious project to a successful conclusion. The yacht benefited from a new exterior paint job and the extension of its bathing platform, offering guests simplified access to the water as well as a new, optimised space in which to take full advantage of nautical activities. This project, combining aesthetics and functionality, highlighted the expertise and rigorous planning of a seasoned project manager.

With the application of a new top-of-the-range paint to revitalise her appearance and ensure optimum protection, Madame Kate emerged from the yard totally revamped, with a luxurious and stylish pearly finish.

2. Marseille: Versatility and proximity

Situated in a key location, the yard offers easy access to major Mediterranean ports. Ideal for superyacht refits, the Marseille facility offers a range of services including painting, mechanical maintenance and storage.

Its modern facilities guarantee fast, efficient repairs.

3. Saint-Tropez : Maintenance and winter storage for medium-sized yachts

Located in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, this yard is designed for yachts up to 35 metres and 150 tonnes. With a dedicated paint shed and winter storage services, it's perfect for keeping your boats in top condition all year round.

Its proximity to local tourist areas makes it a strategic option.

4. Toulon (La Seyne-sur-Mer) : Advanced techniques for medium-sized yachts

For yachts from 35 to 55 metres, the Toulon shipyard offers specialised services, including mechanical, metal and electrical workshops. This is an ideal solution for complex work requiring highly technical facilities.

To ease access to the ship during the work, Toulon also has a dedicated area for crews, allowing them to work, but also to rest and enjoy themselves.

The refit of the 42m superyacht Amels in 2021, Synthesis, has included an exterior refit to enhance the vessel's functionality and underline its luxurious style.

5. Antibes: Excellence and innovation for yachts up to 45 metres long

The Antibes yard, with its modern facilities and team of experts, is renowned for custom refits. Painting, welding and carpentry are just some of the services on offer. The location is ideal for high-quality, meticulous maintenance projects.

The Antibes crew area offers, as in other yards, a friendly and comfortable environment with areas to rest and work, reflecting the attention to detail and well-being that characterises Monaco Marine, the ideal place for crews to have their superyacht refitted.

6. Saint-Laurent-du-Var: Meticulous service for small units

If your yacht measures up to 26 metres, the St Laurent du Var site is for you. With expertise in areas such as painting, hydraulics and electronics, it offers a comprehensive and flexible service tailored to small and medium-sized boats.

7. Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Discover our new premises

Thanks to its personalised approach to boats up to 44 m and its ideal location on the Côte d'Azur, the Beaulieu Sur Mer shipyard is the ideal place to carry out maintenance work as well as renovations ranging from painting to joinery and plumbing, and much more besides.

8. Juan-les-Pins : Personalised services on the Côte d'Azur

The teams at Juan-Les-Pins are happy to welcome you for maintenance work and regular servicing of your boats.

The services on offer include painting, repairs and refurbishment. The experts at Monaco Marine can also take care of your boat for all regular maintenance work.

9. Marina of Monaco: for the maintenance of units up to 33 metres long

Located in the heart of Port Hercule, this site is ideal for yachts from 9 to 33 metres. Renowned for its exclusive marina services, it focuses on light maintenance, engine servicing and project management. The yard also has a fully equipped workshop and a 6-tonne crane for handling tenders and small craft.

The site is perfect for quick maintenance or pre-sea preparations, with top-of-the-range services such as cleaning and regular technical inspections.

Tips for planning your refit

Don't wait until the last minute to plan your yacht's refit.

It's essential to define your priorities: maintenance, complete refit or painting. Together, we'll help you find the yard best suited to your needs.

As each of our facilities has specific limitations and some of our availabilities may be limited, especially in high season, don't hesitate to plan your refit in advance via our online quote request.

Get in touch with the yard best suited to your needs for your next superyacht refit and maintenance work.

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