REGAIN CONTROL
OF YOUR YARD PERIOD
Accomplish more, Spend less, without the Stress
REGAIN CONTROL
OF YOUR YARD PERIOD
Accomplish more, Spend less, without the Stress

REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR YARD PERIOD

Accomplish More, Spend Less, without the Stress!

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What Can DFD do for You?

Refit Technical Support

We provide refit technical support to captains, owners, and yacht management companies. 

  • Project management
  • Contractor scheduling and budget tracking
  • Pre-project planning for annual Shipyard periods

Naval Architecture
& Marine Design

On staff naval architects and marine design professionals provide technical information, consultations, and solutions.  Design drawings and reports cover topics such as:

  • Hull Form & Performance
  • Seakeeping & Maneuvering
  • Weights & Stability
  • Arrangements
  • Structure
  • Powering & Propulsion
  • Ship's Systems (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)
  • Haulings & Dockings
  • Regulatory Compliance

Project Documentation

Receive interim reports and a full booklet with all work completed during the Shipyard period. Booklets include documentation of the entire process, including but not limited to: 

  • Before, during, and after photos.
  • Breakdown of all tasks completed.
  • All Class (ABS, Lloyds...) / Flag State compliance certificates acquired to validate work.
  • All drawings and designs created to execute and complete work.

Rapid Prototyping Services

DFD offers Rapid Prototyping services – cost effective way to confirm size, fit and interferance clearances before start fabrication of your prototypes. From prototype to fabrication within 24 hours.

Save Time

Preplanning is the best way to get the most accomplished within a Shipyard period. DFD can help with work lists, part sourcing, and pre schedule all contractors in preparation for the vessel’s arrival.

Save Money

DFD will negotiate on your behalf with the best contractors in the industry to find you the lowest quotes without marking up the price.

Quality Assurance

Our long standing relationships with the best vendors and contractors in the industry result in high quality service and response times for our clients.

Flag State & Class (ABS, Lloyds..) Compliance

We’ve developed long term working relationships with Flag State and Class (ABS, Lloyds..) representatives. Put our industry connections to work for you!

Still Have Questions?

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    Clients’ Testimonials

    • You have been a God send! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. If you EVER need a recommendation, have anyone call me. I appreciate the care and concern you gave us. It means so much when there was so much that didn’t go right. You were the consistent, positive light. Looking forward to seeing you soon. We are forever grateful.

      Owner
      57 meter
    • I would like to thank you for your contributions to this refit. Without you, this ship would still be on blocks, and I would be bald from pulling out my own hair. It’s hard to believe that this project has finally come to an end, and although I am happy that this ordeal is over, it was a pleasure to work with you. Your composure and ability to control the chaos that developed was admirable, and on behalf of our family and crew, thank you for all of your hard work. Hopefully we won’t need your help again in the near future, but if we do, I know who we will be calling.

      Owner
      59 meter
    • DFD managed for a demanding owner a six million dollar refit at our yard. I would suggest they very much helped keep the project on track for both parties. I cannot imagine anyone being more qualified.

      Shipyard General Manager
      USA
    • I have been working with DFD for several years now. They have proven to be an immensely valuable resource during our shipyard periods. DFD has been instrumental in laying out time lines, helping with vendors, documenting the yard period class issues, billing concerns, and any drawings or design work the yacht has needed. Sean has always been a great buffer between myself and the yard, when difficult matters with contractors occur. We rely on DFD for a diverse range of expertise, and I would recommend them to anyone.

      Captain
      60 meter
    • We have been using DFD’s services since 2014 for our annual yard periods, completing major upgrades to various components on board this 2003 52m Feadship. Sean’s vast experience in project management has been instrumental in keeping the yard period on schedule and within budget. I would highly recommend DFD for any major yard refit you plan on doing. You will not regret it!

      Captain
      52 meter
    • I have been using DFD to manage my yard periods for our company yachts for the past 5 years, and have always been completely satisfied with their performance. They provide detailed account of all repairs and timelines as well as a detailed final documentation with photographs of all work performed before and after, I am very busy managing several vessels as well as a busy mega yacht marina in the Bahamas, having DFD as my yard period management team allows me to continue working at home with confidence that my yard period is on time and on budget, it’s the smartest way to handle any yard or repair period.

      Marina General Manager
      Bahamas

    Clients’ Testimonials

    • You have been a God send! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. If you EVER need a recommendation, have anyone call me. I appreciate the care and concern you gave us. It means so much when there was so much that didn’t go right. You were the consistent, positive light. Looking forward to seeing you soon. We are forever grateful.

      Owner
      57 meter
    • I would like to thank you for your contributions to this refit. Without you, this ship would still be on blocks, and I would be bald from pulling out my own hair. It’s hard to believe that this project has finally come to an end, and although I am happy that this ordeal is over, it was a pleasure to work with you. Your composure and ability to control the chaos that developed was admirable, and on behalf of our family and crew, thank you for all of your hard work. Hopefully we won’t need your help again in the near future, but if we do, I know who we will be calling.

      Owner
      59 meter
    • DFD managed for a demanding owner a six million dollar refit at our yard. I would suggest they very much helped keep the project on track for both parties. I cannot imagine anyone being more qualified.

      Shipyard General Manager
      USA
    • I have been working with DFD for several years now. They have proven to be an immensely valuable resource during our shipyard periods. DFD has been instrumental in laying out time lines, helping with vendors, documenting the yard period class issues, billing concerns, and any drawings or design work the yacht has needed. Sean has always been a great buffer between myself and the yard, when difficult matters with contractors occur. We rely on DFD for a diverse range of expertise, and I would recommend them to anyone.

      Captain
      60 meter
    • We have been using DFD’s services since 2014 for our annual yard periods, completing major upgrades to various components on board this 2003 52m Feadship. Sean’s vast experience in project management has been instrumental in keeping the yard period on schedule and within budget. I would highly recommend DFD for any major yard refit you plan on doing. You will not regret it!

      Captain
      52 meter
    • I have been using DFD to manage my yard periods for our company yachts for the past 5 years, and have always been completely satisfied with their performance. They provide detailed account of all repairs and timelines as well as a detailed final documentation with photographs of all work performed before and after, I am very busy managing several vessels as well as a busy mega yacht marina in the Bahamas, having DFD as my yard period management team allows me to continue working at home with confidence that my yard period is on time and on budget, it’s the smartest way to handle any yard or repair period.

      Marina General Manager
      Bahamas