Monaco Marine La Ciotat
Monaco Marine La Ciotat is one of the yacht refit and maintenance shipyards in the Monaco Marine network in the South of France, which the company describes as eight shipyards plus one marina. The group provides refit, repair, maintenance, conversion, hull extension and technical services for superyachts and mega yachts, stated as up to 180m+ and 6,000t. Work covered includes engineering and naval architecture, project management, paint and coating, carpentry and teak decks, interior refit, mechanical and engine services, electrical and electronics, piping and plumbing, AC servicing, superyacht surveys, travel/yacht lifting and indoor winter storage. The website is written at network level, so it gives little detail specific to the La Ciotat site itself.
Monaco Marine La Ciotat
Monaco Marine La Ciotat is part of the Monaco Marine network of refit and maintenance yacht shipyards in the South of France. Originating from a single yard in the centre of Monaco, the company states it has grown to eight shipyard facilities plus one marina, offering refit, repair, maintenance and technical assistance for superyachts and mega yachts with capability quoted up to 180m+ and 6,000t. Each yard is described as adapted to its location and to the mix of local and visiting vessels it serves.
Services
- Yacht and superyacht refit, including interior and exterior modifications
- Vessel conversion projects, including former commercial and navy vessels, and donor vessel search
- Hull extension and structural modification
- Engineering: structural, marine, interior and systems engineering, naval architecture, stability and structural analysis, 3D models and visualisations
- Refit project management with a single point of contact, budget, schedule and quality control, liaison with classification societies and flag authorities
- Paintwork and coating: hydroblasting, priming, filling, fairing, painting, clear coats, varnishing, polishing and protection
- Carpentry and joinery: interior fit-out, bespoke furniture, cabinetry, teak deck repair and replacement, masts and spars
- Interior refit and design integration
- Marine engine repair and servicing, overhauls, cooler cleaning, sea trial inspections and performance reports
- Mechanical services: propulsion, running gear, alignment, repowers, watermakers, heating, plumbing, parts department
- Electrical and electronic systems: power management, generators, lighting, navigation and entertainment electronics, thermal imaging and megger testing, HVAC
- Piping maintenance and inspection, A/C circuit cleaning, exhaust and extractor cleaning
- Marine air conditioning installation, retrofit, maintenance and repair
- Superyacht surveys with detailed photographic reports; paint inspection, ultrasound, thermography
- Travel lift and yacht lift haul-out, quoted up to 160m+ and 2,000t
- Indoor winter storage, quoted up to 160m+ and 6,000t
Facilities
- Network of eight shipyards and one marina
- Docks, fully equipped workshops and technical spaces
- Large woodwork shop; engine workshop with balancing benches and special machines
- Climate-controlled and covered storage with surveillance, 24/7 monitoring and restricted access
- Dedicated crew areas
Vessel Types
- Superyachts and mega yachts, plus smaller craft
- Steel, aluminium, composite and classic wooden hulls
- Expedition and conversion platforms such as former naval vessels and tugs
Location
- South of France, with the group citing yards including La Ciotat and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, near Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez