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Superbly-equipped facilities in the Caribbean, the Americas and the Mediterranean.
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World-leading technical expertise in everything from in-water to haul-outs.
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Consistent, high-quality servicing for minimum disruption and maximum cruising time.
Nobody wants to spend longer than necessary getting maintenance, surveys and repairs done when the next cruise of a lifetime is just around the corner.
Equally, no one wants to be stuck in poorly-equipped marina with little comfort and few amenities for captain and crew while your vessel is being serviced.
Apart from the expense and inconvenience, getting work done out of season can be a real hassle unless you choose your yard wisely.
IGY Marinas’ global collection of boatyards and shipyards provides a seamless experience for owners, captains and crew looking for timely servicing in prime locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Columbia, and the Mediterranean.
Strategically positioned in some of the world’s most desirable destinations, including St. Maarten and St. Lucia and Cannes, IGY’s yards provide world class technical expertise and infrastructure for vessels of all sizes.
Whether a boat is undergoing routine servicing at Rodney Bay boatyard in the Caribbean or a megayacht is being prepared for the Mediterranean season at Sète shipyard in the South of France, captains can expect consistent standards, operational procedures, and support.
With professional teams on hand at each yard to help everything run as smoothly as possible, and an array of luxury amenities for crew to enjoy at each destination, IGY’s world class boatyards and shipyards provide the perfect place maintenance and repairs during the low and shoulder seasons.
Summer in the Caribbean and the Americas
From the extensive in-water shipyard at IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol to the well-equipped boatyards at Rodney Bay, Marina Cabo San Lucas and Marina Santa Marta, IGY provides a superb choice of high-quality servicing options in prestige locations in the region.
Yacht Club Isle de Sol
With 40 megayacht berths, substantial in-water shipyard, and a large choice of luxury amenities, Yacht Club Isle de Sol in St. Maarten is the perfect choice for servicing yachts up to 97m before the Caribbean season gets under way.
This highly secure facility is located on a private island just inside the Simpson Bay Bridge. It features a single gated point of entry and access to a wealth of specialist maintenance and repair expertise, from over 70 quality authorised contractors.
Notably, captains can take advantage of IGY’s Shipyard Service Program, which provides an opportunity to make substantial cost savings as well as reduced project timings and waiting periods.
The Shipyard Service Program, also available at IGY Sète Marina in the South of France, gives owners total control of servicing and repairs without having to leave the marina. Benefits include dedicated service slips and the option to use approved local, qualified and reputable contractors in areas such as A/C and refrigeration, canvas and upholstery, carpentry and decking through to hydraulics, plumbing and mechanical services. This provides more flexibility to control the project, schedule and budget.
A dedicated IGY Project Coordinator can assist throughout the entire process to ensure a streamlined workflow including managing crew accommodations, private VIP transportation, car rentals, immigration procedures, forklift/crane services, customs clearance, deliveries and storage.
Rodney Bay Marina
Endorsed by major international insurance companies, IGY’s Rodney Bay Marina in St. Lucia is a top choice for summer maintenance and repairs, and hurricane season storage, for yachts up to 86.8m.
Nestled in a 4.5 acre haven in a protected lagoon, this full-service boatyard is ideal for routine maintenance through to complete refit. Standout features include a 75 ton travelift, a 40 ton self-propelled boat trailer and 6,000 sq ft of paint/refit shelters.
The extensive maintenance and repair services include haul-outs, fiberglass and gel coat repairs, outboard repairs, rigging and sail repairs. Expertise is available in deck maintenance, topside and bottom painting, carpentry and mechanical services. Captains can also take advantage of high-speed fueling, a dry storage facility and discounts for vessels up to 60ft.
There’s plenty to keep crew entertained while the works are being carried out, with an on-site swimming pool and spa, while the neighbouring Rodney Bay village boasts two shopping malls and a wide choice of waterfront dining and bars, and ships’ chandlery.
Marina Cabo San Lucas
Located at the very tip of the Baja peninsula in Baja California Sur, Marina Cabo San Lucas is the perfect stopover for yachts and sportfishing vessels up to 70 tons. It’s the ideal base to unwind and carry out works to your vessel before the big game fishing season starts.
With a maximum beam width capacity of just over 20ft, the boatyard allows access for large vessels, while expertise is on hand for extensive servicing to the bottom of the boat, including preparation, coatings and maintenance, as well as teak deck installation and restoration, and full vessel paint jobs.
Captains also have access to a wide range of specialist services including advanced sonar installation and integration, custom boat extensions, and a full range of electronic and engine repair services.
The boatyard features a convenient on-site marine store stocked with essential part and supplies, while amenities include full crew facilities and on-site shopping and dining.
Marina Santa Marta
Strategically located on the northern coast of Colombia on the Caribbean Sea, the Marina Santa Marta is an ideal summer maintenance and repair stopover for vessels up to 72ft and maximum draft of 3.5m.
The boatyard features a 65 ton travelift with 5.8m beam width capacity. The wide range of servicing options include fiberglass reconstruction and structural repairs, hull and keel work, painting, mechanical repairs and installations.
Specialist services extend to stainless steel fabrication and custom metal works, as well as carpentry, teak deck maintenance and reconstruction, rigging services, and alignment and calibration.
With the beautiful city of Santa Marta on your doorstep and a choice of pristine beaches and eco-tourism activities to choose from, there’s much for crew to enjoy while your vessel is being repaired. Moreover, on-site amenities include swimming pool access, a crew lounge and vessels concierge.
Winter in the Mediterranean
Depending on your vessel and your needs, choose from the stunning new facility at IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes or the highly practical in-water shipyard in bustling IGY Sète Marina, which caters for the world’s largest yachts.
IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes
The boatyard at world-renowned IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes on the French Riviera is an excellent choice for winter and spring repairs to vessels up to 30m.
Vieux-Port de Cannes features 635 berths and 58 superyacht berths for yachts up to 140m and is undergoing a significant upgrade as part of the €56.2 million redevelopment of Cannes port. This will create an exciting new waterfront and marina, with increased mooring area for larger yachts, electric vehicle charging stations and an eco-friendly captain and crew lounge.
The IGY boatyard at Cannes is ideal for refit before the Mediterranean season gets under way. Due to the ongoing improvement of the marina and port, owners and captains are advised to contact IGY Vieux-Port de Cannes for more information regarding availability and facilities.
IGY Sète Marina
For captains of larger yachts, IGY Sète Marina shipyard is the ideal port of call for cost-effective, in-water repairs and maintenance in the South of France. This modern, well-located shipyard features 14 superyacht berths accommodating vessels up to 180m, with 600 linear metres of alongside berths and electric up to 2,000 amps. 
Located 25-minute drive from Montpellier Airport, midway between Barcelona and Côte d’Azur, the shipyard is a popular choice for substantial works and full scope service and repair, including warranty work, remodelling, furniture replacement, mechanical work, cleaning, and tender haul out and servicing.
The marina’s extensive onsite facilities and close proximity to the commercial port of Sète affords easy access to a wide range of reliable and renowned contractors, with the option to deal directly with IGY’s approved contractors.
Owners and captains can also take advantage of IGY’s Shipyard Service Programme to achieve substantial cost savings and reduced project timings and waiting periods (for more information, see Yacht Club Isle de Sol above). Further benefits include reduced slip rates, absence of hidden site fees, competitive tradesmen rates, attuned equipment and container storage fees, and VAT exemption.
On-site, crew have access to a remote work office, crew lounge, fitness centre, terrace with sound system and sun terrace with loungers, while a short walk away lies the heart of the colourful port, lined with cafes and bars.
All your needs catered for
Wherever you decide to get your work done, and whatever the size of your yacht, IGY’s impressive collection of boatyards and shipyards gives you the expertise, flexibility and amenities you need.
Best of all, whether you prepare for the season in the Caribbean and the Americas, or the Mediterranean, you can expect consistently high standards. All you need to do now is plan your itinerary and reserve a slip in your yard of choice.
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