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New shiplift for MB92 La Ciotat
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he leading superyacht refit shipyard in France has announced that its new 4,300 ton shiplift is on track for delivery by the middle of September, next year. The MB92 Group has invested 45 million Euros in the new shiplift alongside the local port authority, La Ciotat Shipyards, with the aim of consolidating the site as the world’s largest superyacht refit hub. The new area will provide MB92 La Ciotat exclusive use of up to six additional spaces for yachts up to 110 metres in length and promises to be one of the most sustainable haul-out solutions for superyachts in the world. It also benefits from an optimised hydraulic transfer system, which will result in a seamless transfer after chocking in less than 180 minutes. In addition to standard amenities, the platform will host a number of innovative features aimed at significantly reducing the negative ecological footprint associated with refitting: cO n-shore power of 1.25 GW/ vessel plus Certified Ecodesign 2021 electricity transformers that significantly reduce energy consumption compared to standard transformers and is
supplied through the French national grid. c Two ICPE-compliant waste water and run-off treatment plants that prevent 100% of pollutants by using a green reprocessing system. c Installation of the world’s largest artificial harbour fish nursery along the quays. c Waste recycling centres for each yacht.
cE lectric vehicle recharging stations. The launch of the new shiplift next year will be a major event for the company, which has developed from a small yacht builder into one of the industry’s best known superyacht refit yards over the past 25 years. With a workforce of 150, the number of employees at the
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shipyard has doubled since 2015 and this is expected to continue to grow by a further 30% over the next four years to meet the expected influx of business. In addition, it is estimated that at least 350 jobs will be created indirectly within local marine subcontracting companies. MB92 La Ciotat www.MB92.com info-laciotat@MB92.com
