Refit

Refitting or refit of boats and marine vessels includes repairing, fixing, restoring, renewing, mending, and renovating an old vessel. Refitting has become one of the most important activities inside a shipyard. It offers a variety of services for an old vessel of any size and kind starting with the construction itself and what is added to it, such as hardware, electric & hydraulic systems, entertainment systems, etc.

The submarine USS Angler during a refit in 1962

Ship refits can range from relatively small changes to and including cutting the ship in half to facilitate near-total overhauls and redesign of interior spaces and modification or replacement of engines, systems or other equipment.[1]

Refitting can be divided into several main subjects:

  • Adding or replacing: for example replacing old deck equipment with new or refurbished ones.
  • Modifying: for example modifying a yacht for participating in winning a regatta.
  • Customizing: for example customizing a yacht for the owner's needs and desires.
  • Modernizing: for example modernizing an old yacht with modern styling, technologies and systems.
  • Restoring: for example restoring an old wooden boat for preservation.

Examples

Examples of recent ship refits include:

See also

References

  1. "Top 10 cruise ship refit and refurbishments in 2020". Cruise Arabia & Africa. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. "Pacific Encounter refit transforms ship after leaving Princess fleet". Cruise Arabia & Africa. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. "Upcoming Cruise Ship Refurbishments". CruiseCritic. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.

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