TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
FOR YOUR NEXT REFIT PROJECT
YACHTECH ARMY
One call or flight away from you!
Based in Barcelona and in Dubrovnik, we assist captains and senior crews by providing them with our technical services, performing on-board inspections and preparing complete refit lists when required.
«We cannot predict the amount of Contract Variation Orders you will get during the refit due to new requests, but we can help you understand the costs of ancillary services to give a realistic initial budget to the Owner and avoid asking for extra budget at a later stage.»
Why YachTech Army?
- Experience
- We are neither managers nor surveyors
With experience in the yachting industry from both sides, on board yachts and in refit shipyards, we are committed to providing clients with a high-quality, broad reaching, personal service.
In 20 years, we have checked and made technical specifications for more than 4,000 wish lists.
As specialists in marine engineering, we are here to fill the gaps, and bring technical assistance and providing refit specifications upon request, at a reasonable price.
No management fees or monthly costs.
Fix price based on the wish list complexity.
- On Budget
- Complex refit projects
Normally, poor specifications lead to going over the initial budget. Ancillary services are often not included in estimates and this leads to an increase of 10-15% of the initial budget. We help you to take these additional costs into account at the beginning to avoid going back to the Owner and ask for more money.
We perform the Risk Assessment, to evaluate the exclusions and obtain a more realistic budget for the owner.
A complex refurbishment project involves taking into account the work of many professionals from different departments, from naval architects or noise and vibration experts to specialists in complex disassembly or removal works.
Through our extensive case history and hands-on experience, we advise on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, stern extensions, interior refurbishment, complete painting, main engines replacement, hull cut outs, stabilizers installation, and all manner of repair or refit work.
- Budget comparison
- Digital knowledge
A very common practice is to request quotes from several shipyards or contractors, and we know firsthand that analyzing their quotes is not like comparing apples to apples and peaches to peaches.
It is a time-consuming and resource-intensive task, and usually leads to bad decisions when choosing where to do the next refit project.
We can perform on your behalf the budget comparison based on estimates received from contractors or shipyards.
Since 2012, we have been working on the digitization of processes for many companies in the yachting industry, which has meant that we have expertise in the processing, organization and presentation of information.
As a result, specifications are prepared and delivered using our Yacht Work List software, which facilitates the RFQ process, as they are easy to share with shipyards and contractors.
Your Technical Partners
Wish lists are not enough anymore due to the Superyachts are growing in size and complexity.
Our experience of the Yachting industry, on board vessels and in refit shipyards makes us knowledgeable of the technical requirements for understanding and budgeting projects.
If you do not wish to hire a management company or project manager to carry out your refit projects, we can help you prepare the refit specs at a reduced cost while maintaining technical quality.
Managed vs Unmanaged
According to unofficial sources, it is estimated that 24% of superyachts have contracted the services of management companies.
If you are part of that remaining 76%, please do not hesitate to contact us to help you prepare valuable technical content for your next refit.
We relieve you of the workload of preparing the work list, while you can dedicate yourself to the relevant tasks on board.
Stay on budget
Having a report on the condition of the yacht before a refit, after a busy charter season or before a sale and purchase transaction can help to avoid problems at a later stage.
Preparing a project in detail involves a great deal of work and planning, which also requires specific knowledge in many areas and aspects of refit.
A complete paint job seems easy to budget for, but many ancillary services must be taken into account, not only financially, but also time-wise.
How do we Work?
“Trust, respect and communication with the client are our principles and our driving force.“
1
Sign a NDA to initiate communication.
2
Share your wish list and relevant information with our team.
3
We give you a fixed price to prepare the technical specifications.
4
Provide us with the relevant drawings and photos of the works and we will analyze if a survey visit is necessary. If a survey visit is necessary, we can travel to your site (travel expenses + 10 handling fee).
5
Preparation and delivery of technical specifications for your perusal. Once validated, the specifications are ready to be sent to your preferred shipyards or, if you prefer, we can contact them on your behalf.
6
Optionally, we can analyze the scope of quotations received, including notes, exclusions and delivery time of the works. This analysis includes the budget comparison and risk assesment.
«Our expert team is ready to work for you!»
Dani Puig | Efforwai Founder
Marine Engineer | Barcelona
During my time at trade school in mechanics, the mechanical technology professor sparked my interest in the world of Shipping and at that moment I knew what I wanted to dedicate my professional life to. The time I spent on board merchant ships helped me to structure all the knowledge I had previously acquired in mechanics, technology, engineering, workshop work, technical drawings, or electrical diagrams. The subsequent time spent in one of the world's leading refit shipyard, as Technical and Quotations Director, helped me to understand the technical requirements for planning, budgeting and carrying out superyacht refit projects. At the age of 10 I started computer programming classes and this captivated me in such a way, that in 2016 I decided to start a new adventure in the world of computer science and start-ups. Almost more than 40 years practicing competitive sports (judo, taekwondo, soccer, football, mountain running, enduro and trial, UltraCycling or skiing) have made me very focused and resilient at work. Currently I am still passionate about the combination of my three worlds, yachting, sports and computer science.
Miquel Antonio | Technical Advisor
Naval Architect | Barcelona
As a Naval engineer, my professional journey has revolved around Yacht Management and the Technical side of the Boatbuilding industry. While learning from different projects and people, I focused my knowledge on the Yachting Industry, from Brokerage processes to the most deeply technical Inspections and refits, and alongside, I've cultivated my own business as a Yacht Surveyor. Through the years, I've confronted intricate technical challenges within the yachting industry, triumphing with and thanks to the team and the professional cooperation. Beyond my maritime expertise, I'm an avid sky runner, with a youthful stint as a basketball coach, where I honed invaluable team management skills. These diverse experiences have uniquely shaped my approach to professional endeavors. Yet, amid these pursuits, my heart truly lies with my family and my two cherished children. They are the core of my life, providing inspiration and purpose to all that I do.
Darko Paluncic | Technical Advisor
Marine Engineer | Dubrovnik
Extensive experience as C/E on Cruise Ships (Carnival UK, Azura, Ventura, Queen Victoria, etc). Seagoing on rotation on MY Mayan Queen (since 2013), 28+ years experience. Intl. Maritime Policy Compliance / MCA Officer Cadet Trainer.
Dani Puig | Efforwai Founder
Marine Engineer | Barcelona
During my time at trade school in mechanics, the mechanical technology professor sparked my interest in the world of Shipping and at that moment I knew what I wanted to dedicate my professional life to.
The time I spent on board merchant ships helped me to structure all the knowledge I had previously acquired in mechanics, technology, engineering, workshop work, technical drawings, or electrical diagrams.
The subsequent time spent in one of the world's leading refit shipyard, as Technical and Quotations Director, helped me to understand the technical requirements for planning, budgeting and carrying out superyacht refit projects.
At the age of 10 I started computer programming classes and this captivated me in such a way, that in 2016 I decided to start a new adventure in the world of computer science and start-ups.
Almost more than 40 years practicing competitive sports (judo, taekwondo, soccer, football, mountain running, enduro and trial, UltraCycling or skiing) have made me very focused and resilient at work.
Currently I am still passionate about the combination of my three worlds, yachting, sports and computer science.
Miquel Antionio | Technical Advisor
Naval Architect | Barcelona
As a Naval engineer, my professional journey has revolved around Yacht Management and the Technical side of the Boatbuilding industry. While learning from different projects and people, I focused my knowledge on the Yachting Industry, from Brokerage processes to the most deeply technical Inspections and refits, and alongside, I've cultivated my own business as a Yacht Surveyor.
Through the years, I've confronted intricate technical challenges within the yachting industry, triumphing with and thanks to the team and the professional cooperation. Beyond my maritime expertise, I'm an avid sky runner, with a youthful stint as a basketball coach, where I honed invaluable team management skills. These diverse experiences have uniquely shaped my approach to professional endeavors.
Yet, amid these pursuits, my heart truly lies with my family and my two cherished children. They are the core of my life, providing inspiration and purpose to all that I do.
Darko Paluncic | Technical Advisor
Marine Engineer | Dubrovnik
Extensive experience as C/E on Cruise Ships (Carnival UK, Azura, Ventura, Queen Victoria, etc).
Seagoing on rotation on MY Mayan Queen (since 2013), 28+ years experience. Intl. Maritime Policy Compliance / MCA Officer Cadet Trainer.