Superyacht Refit Greece
Superyacht Refit Greece
Superyacht refit and repair in Greece is delivered from the IGMAR Shipyards facility in Perama, a dedicated 16,500-square-metre site purpose-built for megayachts and operational since February 2014. The facility handles vessels from 25 metres to 65 metres, operates the newest 820-tonne travel lift in the Eastern Mediterranean, and provides the full range of technical services required for scheduled refit, unplanned repair, winter layup, and return-to-service preparation.
A Dedicated Facility for Megayachts
The IGMAR Shipyards Perama facility was designed specifically for the superyacht sector. It is not a converted commercial yard where yachts share space with cargo vessels and commercial tonnage. The entire 16,500-square-metre site is dedicated to yachts from 25 metres to 65 metres, with infrastructure and services calibrated to the standards that superyacht owners and managers expect.
The facility accommodates more than 30 yachts simultaneously across indoor and outdoor positions. Owners, captains, and crew will find on-site offices, workshops, storage areas, a cafe, a gym, a roof garden, and apartments for crew and visitors. These are not secondary considerations. They reflect the reality that a superyacht refit involves an extended period of close coordination between the owner's team and the yard's technical personnel.
820-Tonne Travel Lift: Haul and Launch Capability
The 820-tonne travel lift at IGMAR Shipyards Perama is the newest and most capable lift of its type in the Eastern Mediterranean. It provides the safe, controlled haul-out and launch capability that yachts in the 25m to 65m range require, without the compromises of facilities designed for smaller or larger vessel categories.
Haul-out and launch are coordinated directly by IGMAR's yard management team, with technical supervision at every stage. Vessels are positioned for drydocking, hull works, or storage depending on the scope of the project.
Technical Services: Full Refit Capability
IGMAR Shipyards delivers the complete range of technical services required for superyacht refit and repair. All works are carried out by in-house naval architects, engineers, and yard personnel, with strict quality and safety standards applied across every project.
Hull and Structure
Steel and aluminium hull repairs, renewals, and plate replacement
Hydro blasting, high-pressure water jetting up to 3,000 bar, and sand blasting
Painting, surface treatment, antifouling, and protective coating systems
Zinc anode replacement and cathodic protection surveys (sacrificial and ICCP)
Mechanical and Engineering
Main engine and auxiliary machinery works
Tail shafting and propeller works
Thruster replacements, maintenance, and repairs
Piping, boiler, and mechanical systems
Electrical systems and controls
Underwater Services
Hull cleaning and removal of marine growth
Seachest inspections, repairs, and maintenance
Anode refits and cathodic protection surveys
Underwater structural inspection and certification work
Refit, Reconstruction, and Conversion
Beyond scheduled maintenance and repair, IGMAR Shipyards Perama is equipped for more extensive refit scopes including full interior and exterior reconstruction, systems upgrades, and vessel conversion projects. Naval architects and engineers are part of the in-house team, enabling technical design work to proceed in parallel with physical works rather than requiring external consultants to coordinate separately.
Projects of this complexity require a yard with the management capacity to run multiple disciplines simultaneously under a single project framework. IGMAR Shipyards delivers this across a workforce of more than 1,000 professionals across the Salamina and Perama facilities.
Winter Layup and Short-Term Storage
The Perama facility offers short-term and over-winter storage for yachts requiring a secure, managed berth outside the charter and cruising season. Storage positions are covered and open depending on vessel dimensions and owner preference. Security, maintenance monitoring, and access for crew are coordinated through the yard's operations team throughout the layup period.
Owners and managers planning a layup alongside scheduled works can coordinate both through a single IGMAR Shipyards project plan, avoiding the logistical complexity of separate contractors for storage and technical services.
Location and Access
IGMAR Shipyards Perama is located at 34 Dimokratias Avenue, Perama, Piraeus, placing it within direct reach of the Eastern Mediterranean charter circuit and the broader Greek and Aegean sailing areas. The facility's position in the greater Piraeus area provides straightforward access for vessels transiting the Saronic Gulf and supports coordination with IGMAR's Flisvos Marina branch in Paleo Faliro.
The Salamina facility, which handles larger commercial vessels and provides expanded drydocking capacity, is 10 minutes by sea from Perama. Vessels requiring capabilities that exceed the Perama facility's scope can be moved to Salamina within the same IGMAR operational framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size yachts does IGMAR Shipyards Perama accommodate?
The Perama facility accommodates yachts from 25 metres to 65 metres. It has capacity for more than 30 yachts simultaneously. The 820-tonne travel lift provides haul-out and launch capability across this full range. For vessels outside these dimensions, IGMAR Shipyards can advise on alternative arrangements within its Salamina facility.
What is the travel lift capacity at IGMAR Shipyards Perama?
The travel lift at Perama is rated at 820 tonnes, making it the newest and most capable lift of its type in the Eastern Mediterranean at the time of installation. It is used for all haul-outs and launches at the facility, handled directly by IGMAR's yard management team.
Does IGMAR Shipyards offer naval architecture services for superyacht projects?
Yes. IGMAR Shipyards operates with in-house naval architects and engineers as part of its permanent team. This means design, structural assessment, and technical specification work for refit or conversion projects can be managed within the same organisation as the physical yard works, without the scheduling and coordination gaps that arise when external design firms are involved.
Can IGMAR manage both winter layup and technical works in the same visit?
Yes. IGMAR Shipyards Perama coordinates storage and technical works under a single project plan. Owners and managers can schedule a layup period to run concurrently with hull works, mechanical services, antifouling, or refit works, avoiding the need to coordinate with separate contractors for storage and technical delivery.
Where is IGMAR Shipyards Perama located?
IGMAR Shipyards Perama is located at 34 Dimokratias Avenue, Perama, Piraeus, Greece. It is part of the greater Piraeus maritime cluster and directly accessible from the Eastern Mediterranean charter routes. IGMAR also operates a branch at Flisvos Marina in Paleo Faliro and a full commercial shipyard facility in Salamina.
IGMAR Shipyards Perama is the dedicated superyacht facility of IGMAR Group, combining purpose-built infrastructure, a 820-tonne travel lift, and full in-house technical capability at one of the Mediterranean's most accessible shipyard locations. Contact the IGMAR Shipyards team to discuss upcoming refit, repair, or layup requirements.