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Balk Shipyard’s Coup: The Mega-Refit That Preserves Yachting’s Legacy

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Twelve years after launch, the 45m M/Y Awatea just crossed the Atlantic, returning to the Netherlands for a major “ReCraft” refit at Balk Shipyard. This program includes a full repaint and the installation of new technical monitoring systems. As the first Hakvoort designed by Cor D. Rover, her return to a yard equally steeped in tradition underscores a pivotal truth: a yacht built with genuine Dutch precision is designed for lasting quality, not disposal.

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Pendennis’s Masterstroke: This 57m Yacht Achieved Antarctica Capability

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The 57m M/Y Solace has completed a dramatic ten-month refit at Pendennis, shedding its former identity to become a true global explorer. The transformation centered on preparing the yacht for the three-year Solace Odyssey—a circumnavigation touching Norway, Japan, and Antarctica. Featuring a major stern extension, a new beach club with integrated sauna, and a full engineering overhaul, Solace is now a unique blend of performance and travel available for charter through EYOS Expeditions.

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The New Monopoly on Refit: Palumbo’s Seven Shipyards Just Conquered the Med

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Palumbo SY Refit is the largest refit and repair network in the Mediterranean, a fact they are underscoring at the Monaco Yacht Show. With a network spanning 7 shipyards, Palumbo offers a full cycle of services, from maintenance to major technical upgrades. This family-owned powerhouse, operating for over 70 years, is the strategic partner for any owner seeking to enhance reliability, protect asset value, and maintain operational dominance across the sea.

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