Condition Assessment
Deck-by-deck and area-by-area assessment of coating condition, visible defects, previous repairs and maintenance priorities.
Core serviceSuperyacht Refit
Superyacht Refit
Coating Consultancy
Independent technical support for refit planning, coating repairs, system renewal, quality control and final acceptance.
FROSIO Level 3NACE Level 2RMCI
Refit control
Clear scope, controlled execution and practical decisions.
A successful coating refit starts with an accurate understanding of the existing condition and a clearly defined technical scope.
Dekker Coating Consultancy can support the project from the initial condition assessment and repair strategy through tender clarification, surface preparation, application inspections and final cosmetic review. The service is adapted to the actual project needs, whether the work concerns a complete repaint, local repairs, technical coating areas or specific warranty items.
Independent reporting helps keep the observed condition, specification requirements, agreed repairs and outstanding actions transparent throughout the refit.
Refit services
Technical support before, during and after application.
Repair & Recoat Strategy
Development or review of practical preparation, repair and recoating strategies based on condition, project objectives and selected coating systems.
Tender Scope & Clarification
Support with technical scopes, refit bidbooks, exclusions, responsibilities, access requirements, inspection points and bid comparison.
Preparation & Application Inspections
Verification of surface preparation, environmental conditions, system build-up, dry film thickness, workmanship and agreed hold points.
Cosmetic Finish Review
Assessment of repaired or repainted areas for colour, gloss, texture, dust, application defects, blend zones and overall consistency.
Completion & Warranty Records
Clear reporting of accepted work, remaining items, repair history and technical information required for close-out and future maintenance.
Project focus
The right level of involvement for the actual refit.
The consultancy scope can be targeted to a single technical question or structured across the full refit programme. Typical involvement includes:
- Initial coating condition survey and scope development
- Review of yard or contractor proposals
- Technical and cosmetic specification writing
- Inspection hold points and progress inspections
- Topcoat and cosmetic acceptance surveys
- Underwater hull, tank and technical-space inspections
- Warranty and defect follow-up after delivery
“A well-defined refit scope reduces uncertainty before work begins and creates a clearer technical basis for every project party.”
Related expertise
Prepare the refit on a stronger technical basis.
Preparing a superyacht refit?
Discuss the coating condition, intended work scope, inspection support and reporting requirements before the project starts.