MB92 La Ciotat commits to 20 additional years in dry dock

MB92 La Ciotat, a leading superyacht refit shipyard based in France, has announced that it has won the tender for the occupation of the 200-metre (656-foot) dry dock and related areas in the La Ciotat shipyard.

MB92 has carried out 44 projects in the dry dock since 2017, confirming its ability to attract and develop the over 80m (262ft) market. The new 20-year occupancy agreement will allow MB92 to undertake numerous investments aimed at modernising the dry dock and nefs B and C.

Investments of close to €20 million (c. $21.1 million) are planned during this period and will largely be focused on infrastructure improvements, reducing environmental impact and ensuring the safety of workers on the site.

Ben Mennem, CEO of MB92 La Ciotat, commented, “We are delighted with this decision which will allow us to consolidate our position as France’s leading refitter and to undertake major investments to further develop our business, a development which will continue to integrate respect for people and the planet.”

By the end of 2022, the company will have invested more than €60 million (c. $63.5 million) alongside La Ciotat Shipyards in its development since 2017, including €45 million (c. $47.6 million) from the MB92 Group for the 4300t shiplift, which will be launched in September 2022.

The new facility will be able to accommodate six to seven yachts up to 115m (377ft) in length and is an ideal complement to the existing infrastructure, enabling the group to cover all segments of the superyacht market.

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