How do you select the right refit yard?

Yard selection is based on the vessel type, scope of work, geographic preference, yard capabilities, and track record. We assess multiple yards against these criteria, manage the tendering process, and recommend the option that best serves the owner's interests.

What is the typical scope of refit project management?

Our involvement covers the full lifecycle of a refit, from initial survey and scope definition through yard selection, budget planning, daily on-site oversight, quality control, and contractor coordination, through to sea trials and formal handover.

How do you manage refit budgets and timelines?

We provide detailed cost tracking from the outset, with regular reporting to the owner, structured change order management, milestone-based payments, and proactive identification of schedule risks. Full financial transparency is maintained throughout.

Can you manage a refit at any shipyard worldwide?

Yes. We have delivered 25 large yacht refit projects across 7 countries and have established relationships with yards in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the UK, and beyond. Our team can deploy to any yard worldwide.

Refit Project Management

Managed with rigour,
delivered with care

We provide full refit project management for motor and sailing yachts over 24 metres, from initial assessment through to sea trials and handover. From a light refresh to a complete rebuild, our first priority is to deliver on time and on budget.

Track Record

Classic to Carbon

Twenty-five large yacht refit projects delivered across seven countries. High-profile classic and modern racing yachts prepared for the grand prix circuit. Multiple sailing yachts exceeding 40 metres. Motor yachts in excess of 60 metres undergoing comprehensive rebuilds. Historic restorations of vessels dating from the 1920s alongside performance programmes on recently launched craft.

This breadth of experience means our team has encountered the specific challenges associated with each vessel type, from managing complex coatings schemes on pre-war hulls to commissioning carbon rigs on contemporary racing yachts, and overseeing in-depth mechanical and interior refits on large motor yachts.

Large yacht projects

Countries

30-60m+

Projects delivered

100+

Years of vessel heritage

What We Do

The full scope of a refit

Planning & Specification

Scope definition, design review, work specification, and budget development prior to the yard period. Thorough planning at this stage is fundamental to a well-executed refit.

On-Site Project Management

A dedicated project manager present at the yard throughout the refit. Daily progress monitoring, contractor coordination, quality assurance, and structured owner reporting.

Yard Selection & Tendering

Assessment of yards against capability, availability, track record, and commercial value. Management of the tendering process and contract negotiation on behalf of the owner.

Budget & Cost Control

Detailed financial tracking from the outset, with monthly reporting, change order review, and supplier negotiation. Full transparency on expenditure at every stage.

Quality & Compliance

Milestone inspections, coatings and paint survey, systems testing, and formal sign-off at each phase. Coordination of class surveys and flag state requirements as required.

Sea Trials & Handover

Coordination of trials, snagging resolution, crew briefing, and a structured handover process to ensure the vessel departs the yard fully operational and to the agreed standard.

How We Work

Independent oversight, aligned with the owner

Our project leads are predominantly former captains and chief engineers who have managed complex yard periods from the operational side. Their practical experience enables them to identify quality issues early, manage contractor performance effectively, and maintain the standards the owner expects.

They are supported by in-house naval architects, vibration analysts, coatings and paint surveyors, and equipment specialists. Financial oversight is provided by qualified accountants within the team, with tax advisors and shipping brokers available for registration or commercial matters. The necessary expertise is readily accessible within the organisation.

Foreland receives no commissions from yards, suppliers, or subcontractors. The owner receives impartial advice and transparent reporting throughout the project.

Welder working on a yacht hull in dry dock

Craftsmen restoring traditional timber planking on a classic yacht

Classic Yachts

Preserving heritage, faithfully

Some projects demand more than technical competence. The restoration of a classic yacht carries a responsibility to honour the original design intent, the craftsmanship of a previous era, and the vessel's place in maritime history. We approach these projects with the respect they deserve.

Whether working with traditional timber construction, period-correct hardware, or sympathetic upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems, our team understands the balance between preservation and practical seaworthiness. The goal is always a vessel that sails as beautifully as she looks, faithful to her heritage but ready for the sea.

We work closely with specialist yards, skilled shipwrights and conservation-minded designers to ensure that every decision, from material selection to structural approach, is made with the vessel's legacy in mind.

Built to last. Built to race. Ready for whatever comes next.

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Ready to begin your refit?

From a focused pre-season programme to a multi-year restoration, we provide the planning, oversight, and project management required to deliver on time and on budget.

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Managed with rigour,delivered with care