Chris Clifford recommends his essential products and services for the coming season
BM COMPOSITES
Branagh Marine Composites delivers bespoke advanced composite solutions for superyacht refit and new-build projects worldwide. From lightweight roof structures and complex structural components to precision-engineered access systems, fender solutions, custom deck equipment, exterior guest features and composite interior components, with each installation designed for performance, longevity and seamless integration with the yacht’s aesthetics. A dedicated in-house design team employs 3D scanning, CAD engineering, CNC machining and large-format 3D printing to develop tailored solutions for demanding, weight sensitive or space-critical requirements. Based in the busy yachting hub of Palma de Mallorca, BMComposites works discreetly with captains, owners’ teams, and shipyards across the Mediterranean and internationally.
For more details Tel: +34 971 254
or visit www.bmcomposites.com
EMINENT MARINE
A 360° flooring solution for your yacht, Eminent Marine delivers complete carpet and flooring services for superyachts across the Mediterranean. Founded by Kyle Lansdown, the company combines over a decade of hands-on yachting industry experience with partnerships from multi-generation carpet manufacturers. Eminent Marine sources wool, silk and rare luxury fibres from around the world to create flooring solutions designed specifically for life on board. Alongside these materials, the company maintains an extensive selection of high-quality broadloom carpets, enabling fast turnarounds without compromising on finish. Supported by a network of skilled fitters and advanced colour-matching technology, Eminent Marine delivers efficient installations and refits that meet the exacting standards of the modern yachting industry.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)6 12 15 81 93
or visit www.eminentmarine.com
VMG REFIT & REPAIR
VMG Astilleros de Sagunto is a new benchmark in the Mediterranean refit and repair market, strategically located near Valencia and just 25 minutes from the international airport. Backed by the Ibaizabal Group, the yard combines industrial and commercial expertise with modern infrastructure to deliver complex superyacht projects with precision and efficiency. With the world’s largest yacht-dedicated 5,000-ton shiplift, a 102 x 22 metre platform, advanced SPMT system and 76,800 m² of hard standing, VMG ensures seamless execution through a range of refit projects while also complying with the regulations of Classification Societies and States flagging. The yard also prioritises people, offering dedicated crew welfare and professional spaces, reinforcing its position as a next-generation destination for high-quality refit and maintenance services.
For more details Tel: +34 676 05 25 66
or visit www.vmgrr.com
FAIRWAY GROUP
Fairway Group is an independent owner-managed fiduciary group headquartered in Jersey with an established office in Madeira offering vessel registration services. The Madeira International Shipping Register provides a credible and competitive alternative to other international registers, maintaining the quality levels and safety culture of an EU register. Their local presence and the ability to communicate fluently in Portuguese, enables the team to provide clients with a seamless and efficient registration process. With the assistance of business partners in Madeira, the specialists offer registration support including legal representation, company formation, documentation & compliance, registration process management and ongoing administrative support.
For more details Tel: +351 291 605 855
or visit www.fairwaygroup.com/MAR-Vessel-and-Yacht-Registration-Services
CARPENTRY AND BOAT BUILDING SERVICES
Carpentry and Boat Building Services was established in 2007 and is widely known as a company that provides quality workmanship above all else. Their highly skilled team is willing and able to complete whatever job is required, be it a full interior refit or a minor alteration, bespoke exterior furniture, or perhaps Perspex or Corian work. All completed with a high end result that you will be proud of. With an emphasis on quality and customer service C.A.B.B.S is the logical choice. For an honest, reliable service based in the hub of Mediterranean yachting, call C.A.B.B.S.
For more details Tel: +34 971 074 965
or visit www.cabbs.es
AUTORE
Autore DMCCO has been a trusted yacht care partner in the luxury market throughout the GCC region for more than 20 years. Founded in 2005, the company began its journey in Dubai with a mission to provide precision-driven yacht maintenance, bespoke customisation and expert boat building. Expanding across the emirates they take pride in their team of experienced shipwrights and marine engineers which delivers full-spectrum yacht services, such as anti-fouling and propeller coating, boat wrapping and protection, carpentry and timber works, engineering and electrical services, stainless steel fabrication and design, upholstery and fibre glass works, painting and detailing, structure scaffolding and interior works. Autore’s service line is powered by combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative marine technologies, ready to serve anywhere in the world.
For more details Tel: +971 4 357 8780
or visit www.autore.ae
MEDYACHT GROUP
A key player in yachting, MedYacht Group delivers a seamless, high-end approach. From official distribution of Mercury Marine and Volvo Penta to their shipyards in Grimaud and Saint-Tropez, the team provide fully integrated expertise across charter, sales, brokerage and bespoke services. The MedYacht Shipyard is located in the ‘Artisanal Zone’ of Grimaud (83) and benefits from an ideal location on the Mediterranean coast. MedYacht has designed a dedicated complex in 2018 in order to be able to offer full services to yachtsmen from the Côte d’Azur and beyond. This secure 8,000m2 site allows the company to offer top-of-the-range services and to respond efficiently to all of its clients’ needs.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 00 61
or visit www.medyacht-group.com
ATLAS SHIPYARDS
After years of dedicated effort, ATLAS Shipyards is proud to be a leading Mediterranean refit and repair facility for mega and superyachts. They operate one of the world’s largest telescopic travel lifts, with a capacity of up to 1,200 tons, ensuring safe handling of large yachts and complex operations. All services are delivered fully in-house, including mechanical, electrical, painting, composites, carpentry and propulsion works. The experienced team ensures efficient project management, high-quality results and on-time delivery. As a fully integrated facility, ATLAS offers yacht owners and captains a reliable, high-end refit destination in the Eastern Mediterranean.
For more details Tel: +30 210 44 10 198
or visit www.atlas-shipyard.gr
PANOBLU
Panoblu is a 360° system designed for superyachts, providing complete situational awareness through continuous live 4K thermal-infrared and visible light video. Located on the mast, the system offers a 360° view of your surroundings to significantly reduce blind spots, supporting onboard security
and bridge navigation in total darkness or low visibility. Providing an immersive view for daytime watchkeeping, manoeuvring or guest experiences, Panoblu’s ease of use delivers the situational awareness you need to see everything, all the time, all at once.
For more details email [email protected]
or visit www.panoblu.com
COBYEX
CoByEx provides mobile, connectivity and IT services to yachts and management companies, covering global crew mobile plans, 4G / 5G, Starlink, OneWeb, VSAT, satellite safety and backup communications, cybersecurity and full onboard IT support, all on one consolidated invoice. CoByEx’s job is to understand the yacht’s requirements first, then build a solution around them. The team ensures every service is right from the outset and keeps it that way through regular usage and account audits as requirements change. Independent of any single vendor, the advice is genuinely unbiased. No matter the size of your fleet or individual needs, you’ll only receive one invoice from us so you can always have clear visibility over your costs – all in one place. Wherever you are in the world, choose to be connected by experts. With 30-day rolling contracts, CoByEx’s confidence in their service speaks for itself.
For more details Tel: +44 (0) 3300 555 777
or visit www.cobyex.com
MR SMITH
Introducing LAVIE Lite – Smart AV, Made Simple. The team at Mr Smith are bringing the power of LAVIE to smaller vessels with LAVIE Lite, a streamlined, cost-effective AV solution designed for simplicity. Running directly on a smart TV or compact player, it removes the need for complex hardware and extensive cabling. With a fixed, reliable configuration and an embedded server, installation is fast and hassle-free. Enjoy seamless streaming, intuitive control, and a premium onboard experience at a fraction of the cost. Of course the system is fully customisable to match your brand. LAVIE Lite delivers smart, elegant infotainment without compromise.
For more details visit www.mrsmith.nl
BACHMANN GROUP
Leading yacht and commercial marine supplier Global Services has partnered with Bachmann Group, a specialist in offshore crew employment, vessel management, fuel bunkering, and port logistics. The collaboration enhances support for superyacht and commercial operators across Europe. Services will be coordinated from Global Services’ offices in the UK, the Netherlands and Palma, together with Bachmann Group’s centres in Guernsey, Jersey and London. Guernsey’s 0% VAT jurisdiction and location beside Northern European shipping lanes make it an ideal stop for non-VAT paid vessel clearance, Temporary Admission resets, crew transfers, and VAT-free shipment collections. The partnership enables joint promotion of VAT-free fuel bunkering in the Channel Islands and seamless goods supply between the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Bachmann Group will also distribute Sulnox fuel conditioner, for which Global Services is the approved supplier to the superyacht market.
For more details visit: https://brochure.bachmanngroup.com https://globalservicesltd.co.uk/
PACIFIC MARITIME LAWYERS
Pacific Maritime Lawyers is a premier legal practice at the forefront of shipping, maritime, and international trade law. Trusted by shipowners, insurers and global operators, the team deliver sophisticated legal solutions across complex, high-value matters. Their expertise spans marine insurance, casualty response, regulatory frameworks, vessel reflagging, negotiating, drafting and reviewing yacht construction agreements, dispute resolution, including arbitration and litigation, contracts with professionals such as architects and designers and the establishment of international corporate structures. With precision and commercial acuity, the firm navigate cross-border challenges and protect the clients’ strategic interests. Defined by discretion, responsiveness and clarity, Pacific Maritime Lawyers partner with clients to operate seamlessly across jurisdictions in an evolving global maritime landscape.
For more details Tel: +1300 797 627
or visit www.pacificmaritimelawyers.com.au
STABLE ON-BOARD
Transform your superyacht into the world’s most exclusive golf club with cutting-edge technology engineered seamlessly for life at sea. Zen Golf and Stable On-Board combine precision engineering, adaptive real-time motion technology and exceptional yacht stability to create an immersive, interactive golfing experience. From the aft deck, players enjoy full-swing freedom supported by advanced stabilisation that preserves authentic gradients even on rolling seas, while Trackman Virtual Golf captures every shot and connects you instantly to global competitions. Below deck, the yacht’s games room becomes a premier putting environment, featuring adjustable gradients that replicate world-class tournament greens, augmented-reality overlays and gamified challenges for guests. Designed exclusively for the superyacht market, this intelligent, discreet and luxurious system offers unrivalled entertainment – whether hosting guests, competing with elite players or linking yacht-to-yacht in real-time global play.
For more details Tel: +47 907 47 153
or visit www.stableonboard.com
PENGUIN MARINE
Penguin Marine, based in Antibes, South of France since 1991, installs and services all makes of marine air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, both locally and worldwide. As the French distributor for Dometic, Condaria, Frigomar, Frigit, Webasto, Hoshizaki… and authorised dealer for Veco-Climma, Penguin Marine ensures that the installation and after-sales service for any air-conditioning or refrigeration unit is unrivalled. Whether you have a local cruiser or a superyacht, Penguin Marine can supply all your cooling requirements backed up by experienced and proactive servicing teams.
For more details Tel: +33 (0)4 93 95 06 96
or visit www.penguinmarine.com
IDEA DATA SOLUTIONS
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, IDEA Data Solutions continues to lead the way in superyacht data management. The mobile product suite – IDEA YACHT, IDEA GT, and the powerful IDEA FLEET platform, delivers seamless data flow, finance management, smarter oversight and consistent operational standards across every vessel. To mark this milestone, they’re offering IDEA FLEET free for all yachts using IDEA, giving management companies instant access to centralised reporting, analytics and fleet-wide visibility. The solutions are built and continuously refined by skilled, qualified software engineers, who bring decades of experience in the field. Behind every feature they develop and every decision made, is a clear set of guiding principles After 25 years of innovation, they remain committed to making superyacht operations simpler, safer and more connected than ever.
For more details email [email protected]
or visit www.idea-yacht.com
MARINE TRAVEL FRANCE
Marine Travel France, run by Gitte Nissen with over 30 years of experience is a part of the Marine Travel Group in Denmark and Germany. Marine Travel France is a travel agency specialised in providing individually customised travel solution for superyacht crew and those within the wider marine industry. This experience and knowledge gained over the past 30 years, allows them to provide a personalised service to their clients, from bookings to check in, and assistance with hotels, car hire, visa information and much more. By working with the most modern booking system on the market, Marine Travel France, an authorised IATA travel agency, offers flexibility coupled with competitive pricing, and only deals with approved airlines that prioritise efficiency, quality and deliver satisfied customers.
For more details Tel: +33 9 67 46 74 34
or email [email protected]
RED SEA SHIPYARD
Red Sea Shipyard (commonly known as South Red Sea Shipyard) is strengthening its position as an integrated provider of refit, repair and new-build solutions for both superyachts and commercial vessels. Building on a proven track record in complex construction projects, the shipyard is expanding its focus to serve owners and operators seeking reliable, cost-efficient refit capabilities in the Red Sea region. Strategically located on the Red Sea coastline in Safaga, Red Sea Shipyard spans over 200,000 square metres and is equipped with an 850-ton travel lift, dedicated metal fabrication and carpentry workshops, and comprehensive dry docking, maintenance and repair facilities. This infrastructure enables the shipyard to undertake structural modifications, machinery overhauls, systems upgrades and interior refits across a wide range of vessel sizes. Looking ahead, Red Sea Shipyard aims to establish itself as a regional hub for yacht and commercial vessel refit, while continuing selective new-build projects. The Shipyard’s development strategy focuses on supporting longer refit periods, accommodating larger yachts and expanding technical services to meet the evolving requirements of both the yachting and commercial maritime markets.
For more details Tel: +0224141453
or visit www.srssegypt.com
BLUE SEA YACHTS BUNKER
Blue Sea Yachts Bunker provides professional, captain-led fuel supply services for superyachts worldwide. Founded by former captains and chief engineers, they combine operational expertise with global purchasing power to secure competitive fuel rates in every major port. The team manage the entire bunker process – supplier sourcing, price negotiation, delivery coordination, berth arrangements and complete documentation – ensuring transparency, efficiency and reliability. Their detailed records and proactive communication give captains and managers full confidence at every stage. Blue Sea Yachts Bunker stay hands-on throughout each bunker and are always available if plans change. Clear pricing, honest advice, and dependable support are the foundation of their service.
For more details Tel: +39 333 314 0032
or visit www.bsy-bunker.com
