14 January 2025 – Gibdock has announced the launch of Gibdock Yachting as a dedicated division focusing on a key area of business growth for the Gibraltar ship repair and maintenance yard.
Gibdock Yachting will build on Gibdockâs long-standing expertise in maintaining and refitting superyachts. It will also work in a strategic partnership with BWA Yachting – the worldâs largest superyacht agency and yachting services provider â to communicate the yardâs reputation for high quality and on time redelivery.
âGibdock Yachting will bring unparalleled dedication and professionalism to every project, ranging from routine maintenance and certification dockings to large-scale refits, offering yacht managers and owners the quality of work and time management service levels available to a top-class repair yard,â said John Barnard, Commercial Director at Gibdock.
âOur experienced and knowledgeable team of Ships Managers routinely plan for delivery of complex works on schedule and on budget. Each project is personalised to the clientsâ needs, and executed with precision and efficiency, with communication as the backbone of all assignments.â
Temperate weather that supports year-round work, proximity to yachting hubs and a location at the gateway to the Mediterranean are ânaturalâ advantages, not least for vessels switching seasonally between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, added Barnard. âCustomers also benefit from excellent transport connections, including an international airport 15 minutes from the docks.â
Working together, Gibdock Yachting and BWA Yachting will develop comprehensive, all-in-one solutions that are tailored to meet every superyacht service need. Operating through over 90 owned agencies across more than 25 countries, BWA Yachting supports captains, managers, and crew by streamlining operations and meeting the growing demands of managing modern superyachts.
Gibdock Yachting offers a full range of expertise to fully service super yachts, including: topsides and underwater coating; shaft, rudder and propeller works; propulsion systems maintenance works; and main engine overhaul to name a few. It also has an extensive network of specialised sub-contractors available to undertake interior refurbishment, electrical, and communications systems work.
For more information, please visit www.gibdockyachting.com
About Gibdock:
Situated at a key geographical location for global shipping at the entrance to the Mediterranean, Gibdock is one of the worldâs leading Ship Repair and Conversion facilities. It delivers the highest quality maintenance, repair, and conversion services to a wide range of vessel types in a safe manner and on a timely basis â from LNG carriers and container ships to yachts, ferries and tugs.
Providing professionalism to all stakeholders, Gibdock builds on long term partnerships with its clients and draws on its rich heritage in marine engineering to invest in and continuously improve the skills, productivity and expertise of its employees and wider team members.
About Balaena:
Balaena focuses on delivering more sustainable engineering solutions for Freshwater, Wastewater, Renewable and Maritime projects. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency, Balaena strives to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry and exceed client expectations. As part of the Balaena Group, Gibdock is committed to expanding its operational development into new and sustainable growth areas.
