Profile & designer
Yacht refit projects are similar in many ways to new-build projects. However, refits have an added level of complexity due to the constraints of working with an existing vessel. It is therefore crucial to choose the right designer for your specific needs.
It can be challenging to work within the confines of an existing vessel, as there is a practical limit to what can be done in terms of costs and time. We will help you to choose a designer who can work within these constraints.
The yacht designer must have the knowledge and skills to:
- work within the original vessel's constraints
- create a design concept that translates well from paper to reality
- produce a design that can be completed cost effectively and within a reasonable time period
- ensure the design will satisfy the regulatory authorities and achieve a good resale value.
Benefits of using OCEAN Management
We will help you to select a shortlist of designers:
- whose styles match your requirements
- who are skilled enough to work within the original yacht's constraints.
Throughout the refit, we will work with both you and your chosen designer to make sure that your aims are achieved.
Refit profile and designer services
- Identify refit goals, plus the maximum possible and practical design limits (weight, style, cost, materials, systems and so on).
- Present a selection of designers with suitable core skills and knowledge for the refit project.
- Review any design or designer preferences and the refit specification to advise on suitability.
- Assist in contract negotiations with the designer.
- Assist the chosen designer in matching the initial concept design to the project's unique and detailed requirements.
- Provide ongoing assistance to ensure the evolving design continues to match the requirements.
- Monitor and supervise the performance of the designer throughout the project to control documentation, delivery schedules and costs.
- Liaise with class and flag to assist in certifying the design.
- Obtain refit work tenders from suitable shipyards (competitive process) for the approved final design.
- Assist the designer with technical issues when translating the design into a workable vessel.
