Azari Yachts
Refit should solve defined problems rather than accumulate disconnected upgrades.
Azari Yachts supports owner-side refit planning by clarifying objectives, coordinating scopes, budgets, advisers and yards, and keeping the intended use of the vessel visible as technical decisions are made.
Start with condition and intended outcome
A refit may address technical reliability, compliance, interior renewal, guest experience, energy efficiency, systems obsolescence or preparation for sale.
The scope should distinguish essential work from discretionary improvement before the yacht enters the yard.
Survey information should shape the plan
Condition surveys, maintenance history, class or flag requirements and crew observations can reveal work that is not visible from an owner brief alone.
Technical findings should be converted into priorities and budget implications.
Yard selection is a project decision
Capability, location, slot availability, labour, subcontractor network, quality control, owner access, logistics and price all matter.
The lowest quoted cost can become expensive if the yard is wrong for the scope.
Change control protects schedule and budget
New findings and owner changes are normal in refit. They still need documented impact on cost, time and related work.
Without change control, the project can lose the original rationale for entering the yard.
Return to service needs its own plan
Testing, crew familiarisation, documentation, defects, warranty follow-up and the first post-refit voyage should be planned.
The project is complete when the yacht can be used confidently, not when it leaves the dock.