Lusben has completed the six-month refit of M/Y Kos, a 37-metre Benetti Classic 120 launched in 2009. Structural modifications to the main deck, new interiors by Laura Rossi, full repaint and systems upgrade
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After addressing the topics of “refit as an industry” and “refit and sustainability”, Alfonso Postorino returns to the subject of large yacht refit, analysing how the contribution of artisanal companies represents one of the structural elements of the Italian production model. A leading expert in the sector and in the yacht industry, he highlights how the balance between industrial organisation and specialised manual skills continues to be a determining factor for the quality, flexibility and efficiency of the supply chain
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RMK Yachts has successfully launched the historic steam 38-metre yacht Cangarda following an extensive restoration project at its state-of-the-art shipyard in Istanbul
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At Lusben’s Livorno yard, S/Y Belle Brise, a 48-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht launched in 1993, has returned to the water following a major refit and rebuild programme. The project combined preservation of the yacht’s original identity with technical and functional upgrades
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Alfonso Postorino, a profound connoisseur of the yacht industry, is contributing to PressMare with a series of in-depth articles dedicated to the refit of large yachts
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Palm Beach XI has completed the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, widely regarded as one of the pinnacles of ocean racing
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After an extraordinary five-month sprint, Mark Richards and his team are nearing completion of a transformation few would attempt on a yacht of this pedigree
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A gathering designed to nurture relationships with captains in a private and welcoming environment
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As highlighted in this article by Alfonso Postorino, a professional with long-standing experience in the yacht industry and in the refit of large yachts, the set of activities involving major maintenance, overhaul, repair, technical upgrades and/or aesthetic–functional refurbishment of an existing yacht is increasingly taking on the characteristics of an autonomous industry, with processes and skills distinct from new-build construction. Within this context, Italy is establishing itself as one of the most structured and competitive hubs in the Mediterranean.
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Operational since 2018 in Pesaro, on the northern stretch of the Marche coastline, Cantiere Rossini is a specialised hub for the refit and maintenance — both scheduled and unscheduled — of yachts ranging from 30 to 55 metres. At the helm of the facility is Alfonso Postorino, whom we interviewed.
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