PLATINUM MARINE
FOUNDED 2004
WEB platinummarine.ca
LOCATION Vancouver, Canada
SPECIALTIES Complex refit projects
that require design or naval architecture
work for projects between 75ft and 150ft
in aluminum, steel and FRP. With sister
company Wrap Boats on site, an
increasing number of yachts come in
for vinyl wraps.
IN THE SHEDS Among other projects,
an 86ft aluminum custom yacht is
receiving new Greg Marshall styling,
interiors and systems. An 85ft Dauntless
trawler is getting a 10ft FRP extension.MB92
FOUNDED 1992
WEB mb92.com
LOCATION Barcelona, Spain
SPECIALTIES Each year MB92
carries out refit work on more
than 90 superyachts between
98ft and 600ft. A new 4,000
ton shiplift will be operational
in winter 2018.
IN THE SHEDSThe yard expects
more than 30 superyachts for
major work this winter
season, and its Barcelona yard
and dry dock facility in
southern France (known as
Blohm+Voss La Ciotat) are
fully booked until year’s end.RMK MERRILL STEVENS
FOUNDED 1885
WEB rmkmerrill-stevens.com
LOCATION Miami, Florida
SPECIALTIES The new ownership is investing in
a new shiplift with a 2,700 GT hauling capacity
for yachts up to 230ft (arriving in November
2018) and 30,000 sq ft of new workshops and
offices for project managers, adding to the
240,000 sq ft facility and its 450ft bulkhead.
IN THE SHEDS While upgrading, the yard is busy
with various projects to over 100ft, as well as
restoring a classic 1930 mahogany Stephens.OCEAN MARINE YACHT CENTER
FOUNDED 2001
WEB oceanmarinellc.com
LOCATION Portsmouth, Virginia
SPECIALTIES The center is well equipped for work on large motor
yachts with 19 acres, a 122 slip marina and a 1,250 ton, NAVSEA
certified Syncrolift capable of hauling yachts up to 235ft.
IN THE SHEDS Current projects include a Seakeeper gyro installation,
complete refurbishment of an engine room after a fire, several paint
jobs and pre-Caribbean season work.PHOTOGRAPH: BILLY BLACK