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The highest quality you deserve, at the price you can afford, is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at YRM. See why we are among the best in the marine industry.

We Have A Passion For Your Yacht

We also have a passion for our customers by providing them on-time, on-budget service they expect and a one-stop shop model that makes life easy.

Discover Quality, Innovation And Value All In One Place

YRM strives to enhance the customer experience with the highest quality products and services that inspire even the most discerning yachting customers.

Because Your Yacht Deserves The Best

As the marine industry’s premier yacht repair and maintenance company, YRM wows our customers every day with exceptional quality and service.

Welcome to YRM!

“custom is what we do”.

Looking for a reputable yacht repair company can be daunting. So can finding a marine services company that listens to the customer’s needs and acts on them responsively with the customer in mind. Great news! You’ve come to the right place.

Custom Stainless & Aluminum

Yachting customers expect the best when it comes to their custom stainless & aluminum requests. That’s why YRM is so meticulous in making sure we get it right every time.

Custom Carpentry

When completed perfectly, specialized teak decking and custom cabinetry looks amazing. YRM’s custom carpentry standard is nothing short of perfection.

If you ever wondered what YRM did daily, then look no further. Take a few minutes to view the video and see why we are called a one-stop-shop.

The YRM Customer Promise

“YRM strives to provide the yacht and marine industry’s best comprehensive

sales and service with rapid response times for all our customers. We combine

these with the highest quality materials, innovative technology and patented

designs to ensure our customers receive the very best experience possible.”

                                                                             – Stuart Pudsey, President & CEO

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Custom Stainless & Aluminum. Custom Carpentry. Dockside Service & Maintenance. Works in south florida but also ships products elsewhere!

Yacht Maintenance And Repair Services

Our team at Coastal Marine is dedicated to not only getting you back on the water but providing you with first-class customer service, repairs, and maintenance for your vessel. Our team consists of highly skilled technicians and craftsmen who are experienced in every aspect of yacht maintenance, repair, and restoration services. You’re in good hands when you’re aboard our shipyard as our team will go to any length to ensure the ultimate care for your vessel.

• Diesel & Gas Service, Repair & Repowers 
• Inboard & Outboard 
• Propeller, Rudders, Strut Shaft, And Alignments  
• Hydraulic Cranes And Davits
• Vibration Analysis
• Running Gear Repairs
• Metal Fabrication & Welding 

• Troubleshooting
• Bow & Stern Thrusters
• Generator Repairs & New Refits
• A/C & D/C Systems
• Battery Replacement  

Electronics

• Installation
• Repair & Service On All Marine Electronic Brands

Plumbing, AC & Refrigeration

• Pumps, Hoses & Water Tanks
• AC/Refrigeration/Heads/Water Heaters/ Water Makers
• Thru-Hull Replacement
• Sanitary Plumbing & Holding Tanks

Haul & Launch

• Surveys & Short Haul
• Haul & Prep For Transport
• Launch Of Transported Yachts
• Haul For Service

Damage Repair

• Bottom Encounter Repair
• Hull, Rudder, Keel Repair
• Props, Struts, & Shafts
• Storm Damage
• Insurance Repairs & Claims

Bottom Jobs

• Bottom Painting
• Blister Repairs

• Hull & Topside  Painting
• Custom Graphic Design & Application  

Fiberglass​

• Hull, Deck And Transom Repair
• Custom Fiberglass Installations

Cleaning & Waxing

• Interior Cleaning, Exterior Detailing & Waxing
• Hull & Topside Waxing
• Wood, Aluminum, And Fiberglass  

Sales & Service Dealers For

• Mercury Marine
• Interstate Batteries
• PowerPole Anchors
• Magic Tilt Trailers
• Blue Water Desolations

Get In Touch With Us

We’re passionate about boating and helping boaters take care of their investment! Send us a message with your boat’s specific need or call us at 727-576-9315.

As an industry leader in the marine sector, World Yacht Refinishing is a modern yacht repair and refinishing company. World Yacht Refinishing has over 25 years of experience, specializing in yacht refinishing and repairs.

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Boat Refit & Repair

The experienced team at ancasta yacht services will get your yacht back on the water as soon as possible..

Over the years we have managed yacht and boat refit projects for some of the most prestigious yachts and motorboats, as well as high profile race boats and round-the-world fleets. From the initial survey and quote through to project management and quality control, we can look after every aspect of your yacht refit from start to finish.

Our expert and experienced yacht refit and repair team can also undertake GRP and composite boat repair . From collisions and groundings to general wear and tear, we can get your yacht or motorboat back on the water quickly and efficiently.

Teak Decking

Hatches & portlights, interior joinery, composite & gel repairs, matrix & keel repairs, osmosis prevention & repair.

• Insurance Repairs

Yacht Painting & Spraying

Yacht varnishing, jet thrusters, tunnel & retracting thrusters.

• Anchoring systems

Steering Systems

Davits, gangways & passerelles.

From teak deck refurbishment and caulking repairs to low maintenance teak alternatives, our boat builders offer a range of deck repair services including complete traditional or pre-made teak decks.

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Control of light and ventilation is key to cabin temperature, and your comfort below deck. As an Approved Lewmar installation and Service Centre, we offer a comprehensive range of high quality hatches, portlights and shades.

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From built-in storage solutions and bespoke joinery, to interior redesigns and galley refits, our experienced boatbuilders can help you to transform the interior of your yacht. Our workshops incorporate a 150m2 well equipped woodmill.

Composite repair work requires expert knowledge and skill to ensure a seamless finish. With a dedicated laminating workshop our team can accommodate a wide range of gelcoat work ranging from full structural reconstruction to cosmetic hull and deck work, for both GRP and carbon.

Slamming, grounding, over-stressing a hull in rough conditions, and hard racing can all cause damage to the inner keel matrix. The keel, keel bolts and matrix should be inspected annually to identify possible areas of de-bonding or areas of damage. In the event of damage being identified, as a professional repair yard, we can assist with a structural repair to meet your surveyors specification.

Osmosis is usually identified by the surface of a boat's hull starting to blister; to avoid this occurring you may consider protecting your hull with our anti-osmosis gel shield and epoxy coating. If it's too late for a preventive approach, then we offer an extensive repair treatment.

Yacht Insurance Repairs

With over 45 years experience, undercover storage for yachts up to 80ft with a dedicated paint bay, a large well equipped wood shop, engineering workshop and well stocked stores, we regularly carry out boat repair work on behalf of all major insurance companies.

Approved Insurance Repairers for Pantaenius

We offer a variety of yacht painting services in our dedicated paint bay, from small damage repairs to complete resprays for yachts and motor boats of all sizes. Working with the world’s best marine paint systems, our fully qualified paint application specialists with over 20 years experience offer a high level of expertise and service.

From deck brightwork to a glass finish on a yacht’s superstructure, our varnish specialists will ensure your boat not only looks beautiful but is well protected from the elements too.

Bow and stern thruster systems from Jet Thruster offer an innovative and quiet solution to make docking more comfortable and professional. A flexible system that can be added to the bow and stern with flush composite thro-hull thruster nozzles, and no moving parts under the water line for safety. Suitable for both shallow and deep keeled boats and easy to install. As a Jet Thruster UK Distributor we can offer parts or a full supply and fit option. Please talk to our team about the best solution for you.

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Manoeuvring in marina’s can be tricky, but the addition of a bow or stern thruster can compensate for external forces such as wind and current, making docking simple. A range of thruster solutions are available, including tunnel thrusters, retractable thrusters, and custom solutions.

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Anchoring Solutions

To fully enjoy a peaceful night at anchor you need absolute confidence in your ground tackle. Our team can guide you through the options available from galvanised or stainless anchors and chain options, to the correct windlass and bow roller for your boat, and safety measures such as chain stoppers, cleats and other mooring points.

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Regular maintenance of your steering system is vitally important - from rudder and shaft inspection to the replacement or overhaul of rudder bearings. A general service can correct alignment issues and avoid failure at critical moments. Autopilots are invaluable on long passages, and today have become an integral part of a yacht’s navigation system. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your steering system, or simply replace components such as wheels, pedestals or drives our knowledgeable team can assist.

To enhance your experience onboard, we offer a wide range of davits, gangways and passerelles as an elegant solution for launching tenders and jet skis, or boarding when stern to.

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Yacht Management

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Elite Yacht Management, Care, and Service Experts

Elite Yacht Services is proud to be one of the industry’s best yacht companies; a national leader in all things yacht management and care.

Whether you are interested Crew Services, Provisioning Services, or Planned Maintenance, our team includes veteran captains, experienced engineers, and professionally trained crew.

In business since 2012, our team’s wealth of yacht knowledge is what sets us a part from others. Our clients rest easy while we protect their investments with our proven management programs.

What Clients Think

"I have been a customer of Elite Yacht Services (EYS) for the past two boating seasons and consider myself somewhat of a “perfectionist” when it comes to maintaining my Tiara Sovran. Doing so takes meticulous work and EYS has met or exceeded my expectations every step of the way."

Dan W. - Belmont Harbor

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Yacht Restorations and Refurbishments

The words and the work behind yacht refurbishment, yacht restoration, and yacht repair may seem similar, but they couldn’t be more different.

Unfortunately, there is no standard definition for what constitutes restoration and what constitutes refurbishment. It is highly dependent on the technician’s idea of the work at hand.

The hardest part of yacht restoration and refurbishment is finding a quality and trusted, local Fort Lauderdale boatyard that holds itself to high standards.

Finding a trustworthy yacht technician is 70% of the work.

With that in mind, Yacht Management, a South Florida boatyard  and service center, wants to take a shot at defining these slippery terms to provide a little insight and hopefully some clarity when it comes to deciding whether your yacht needs a refurbishment, repair, or restoration.

• Yacht Refurbishment

Refurbishment can be interchanged with the words reconditioning or refinishing. It’s the first option available, but not always the best.

Yacht refurbishment requires less work to bring the vessel back to a functioning state. If there is less of a need for new marine parts, but rather the existing parts could be refurbished to work, that constitutes a refurbishment.

The end goal is to ensure that the yacht functions and looks good again. A yacht refurbishment shouldn’t be used to save money, but rather if that’s all the vessel needs.

• Yacht Restoration

Restoration is much like rebuilding a yacht.

The purpose of yacht restoration is to bring the vessel back to its original state; installing new parts, removing damage, and replacing it.

Not only will the yacht look good and function well, the restored parts will last longer and perform much better than if the yacht was refurbished.

The idea is to return the yacht to its former glory, bring it back to life, and ready to make new memories on it. Reset to factory settings.

Restoration that is not handled by professionals or a skilled yacht technician can leave the yacht in worse condition than before. Small structural anomalies could lead to even bigger issues long term. It’s vital to find the right yacht technician for the job.

• Yacht Repair 

Yacht repair should only be necessary if the vessel has sustained damage. Yacht refurbishment and yacht restoration are preventative, whereas yacht repair is a cure. Repair is close to the realm of restoration. If repair is necessary, then the situation is likely more serious. Repairs are synonymous with serious damage.

Yacht Management’s experienced marine technicians in South Florida explain the differences between yacht repair, yacht restoration, yacht refurbishment.

How to Find a Good Boatyard and Service Center

There’s no avoiding the three R’s of any boatyard. The sea won’t just let anyone pass through gently, we all must pay a tariff, and that’s why Yacht Management of South Florida spends time inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vessels under our care.

Find a yacht technician that’s in your corner. As mentioned before, finding a marine technician in South Florida that is both experienced and trusted is the most difficult part of the job.

Look for reviews, ask around, and visit your local South Florida marina to get a feeling for the boatyard’s standards.

Don’t stick with a poor yacht technician simply because they have worked on your vessel for a long period of time. Find a tech that you know will refurbish, restore or repair up to your standards.

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Yacht repairs, refit & restoration

Boat repair, refit & maintenance, the one-stop shop for all sailing & motor yachts.

With nearly 100 years' of experience that cover countless refit, repair and restoration projects of all types and sizes there isn't much that the Fox's team hasn't encountered when it comes to refitting or repairing yachts.

With dedicated departments, Fox's Marina & Boatyard is unique in that we provide a complete one-stop service supported by our own specialist in-house teams. If you are unable to come to us, our Service Team are fully equipped to provide off-site support globally and regularly undertake repair and service work for customers around the world.

Fox’s Boatyard  is honoured to be a key supplier to some of the biggest names in British yacht building including Oyster Yachts, Spirit Yachts, Southampton Yacht Services and Hardy Motorboats and we regularly carry out repair work on behalf of most of the major insurance companies.

A bespoke approach

World class capabilities, facilities & skills.

The yacht refit and refurbishment team are committed to providing unrivalled service whether a small boat repair or complete refit. The projects we regularly undertake range from simple traditional restorations to extensive rebuilds or remodelling. Fox’s have qualified and experienced staff in the following areas:

• Paint and surface renovation - hand and sprayed
• Boat building and repair skills in GRP, carbon, wood, aluminium and steel
• Engineering - engine and generator servicing and renewal
• Electrical distribution and electronic systems repair, supply and installation
• Rigging, sails and spars 
• Stainless steel and aluminium fabrication services
• Yacht interiors - refit, remodelling or improvements

Our Refit & Repair Services

Discover more about Fox's refit, repair and restoration services. If you are looking for something that isn't listed here please do  get in touch .

Yacht Clinic, LLC.

Yacht maintenance, repair and management.

Yacht clinic:

The yacht repair & maintenance company you can rely on.

Yacht Clinic, LLC is a family owned and operated company in South Florida. We are fully licensed, insured and factory trained, servicing all of South Florida and the Caribbean. All aspects of yacht repair and maintenance, boat repair and yacht management needs are professionally provided. We’re completely prepared to provide you with the best, personal service at any time, home or dockside, or at our centrally located warehouse, at your convenience.

With over 20 years of experience, our professional team of technicians thrive on exceptional customer service. Superior customer relations and surpassing your expectations is our #1 goal. Joshua Alonso, owner, will always be the first person you speak to for any and all of your yachting and boating needs. Josh promises to deliver quality service, innovative design, and reliable expert performance every time.

All types of boat repair and yacht maintenance

Yacht Clinic will do it all: from yacht repair to marine paint to gelcoat, fiberglass repair to custom installations. Refrigeration, chillers, reverse osmosis water makers and direct expansion air conditioning units by our certified HVAC-R specialist. We will fix that oil leak, repair that water pump, replace that cracked prop, absolutely anything your yachting lifestyle requires to keep it hassle-free. We can do any repairs from little to extreme. At Yacht Clinic, your vessel is as important to us as it is to you. We promise to always handle with care.

Marine Lighting

One of the many things we specialize in is underwater light installation. We work directly with Lumitec Lighting for all boat lighting and yacht lighting, and provide you the best possible outcome. WOW your friends and turn onlookers green with envy.

From mega-yachts to fishing boats

We service all brands including: Bertram, Berger, Carver, Viking, Azimut and Hinckley Yachts. MarinAir, Webasto, and CruisAir specialists. Plus, any brand not mentioned here. We are also experts in custom aluminum and fiberglass fabrication and cabinetry.

We cooperate with insurance adjusters

Insurance based repair & damages. We work with your insurance company, and work for at or below the estimate.

You dream it, we can do it

Yacht Clinic, LLC can build a unique, custom helm, maintain your running gears and props and perform precise alignment. Engine rebuilds, ventilation, refrigeration, coolers, engine maintenance and repairs.

Marine painting and refinishing; we will perform custom paint work and include our fine eye for detail and perfection, using state-of-the-art materials.

Free, no obligation consultation

Feel free to call us at any time at (954) 348-5578 for quotes and service for your boat, yacht and/or commercial vessel. Or request a free consultation.

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Sails are a major investment, and North Certified Service experts are committed to helping you maximize their performance and lifespan. Our global network of service lofts puts North Sails service and support within easy reach no matter where you are. Every sail serviced in a North loft undergoes a thorough inspection designed to identify maintenance issues early, so they do not become major problems later on. Find your closest loft and get in touch today.

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With the most experienced team in sailmaking, North Sails is positioned to deliver expert repairs, maintenance, and upgrades in a timely manner. We wrote the North Manufacturing Blue Book, the industry benchmark for quality control, and we adhere to its strict standards for each and every sail that’s repaired in a North loft. Whether you need an emergency repair or annual washing and storage, our North Certified Service team will keep your sails looking their best.

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The Blue Book is the most comprehensive documentation of sail construction standards ever written. Our manufacturing and service sites around the globe depend on the Blue Book to build and repair a consistently excellent product. It is our clients’ guarantee of superior quality, durability, and performance in every North sail.

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Your local service team is ready to provide you with our signature Certified Service. Get in touch with your local team today to schedule an appointment. You can drop off your sails at any North Sails loft or ship directly to us. Thanks for helping us help you keep your sails in top condition!

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REGATTA REPAIR

North Sails Certified Service Experts will repair your sails overnight. Our Service van is on-site at select events, offering regatta venue pick-up and drop-off. Tears happen, but they shouldn’t leave you without a key piece of race inventory.

ANNUAL INSPECTION

An annual inspection of your inventory will aid in extending sail life and maintaining peak performance. Every sail that is serviced by North undergoes a thorough inspection designed to identify maintenance issues early, so they do not become major problems later on.

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North Sails proudly offers one year of sail care and repair free with the purchase of a new Cruising, Racing, or One Design sail. This program is honored anywhere in our worldwide network of sales and service locations.

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During our comprehensive inspection, the North Sails team will also check if any adjustments could help your sail perform its best. Regardless of what your sail needs, we've got you covered. Your local loft will keep your sails looking best all season long. Get in touch for a pre-season race upgrade or before you dock off for your next cruising adventure.

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Sail repair, sail inspection, race upgrades, seasonal sail care, sail washing, get in touch, schedule your service, one year free sail care: terms & conditions.

Valid for one year (12 months) from the ship date. Valid on all boats with a luff length up to 22 meters. Includes all One Design sails. You will automatically be registered for one year (12 months) of free sail care when your new sail is shipped. Normal wear and tear is covered. Includes end of season consultation and sail check by North Sails Certified Service team. Clients are responsible for the transportation of sails to the local North loft.

One Year Free Sail Care does not apply to the following: Overnight Regatta Repair, North downwind sails used for racing, sail washing, shipping or delivery, aftermarket upgrades or retrofitting performance reshaping. If damage to your sail approaches or exceeds its current value, the sail may be deemed not repairable.

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Silver Yachts & Repair

Trusted companion to sail together..

We offer one stop solution for all your boating needs.

REFURBISHMENT

Hull treatment,Mechanical, Outfitting, Piping, Electrical, Staging and Services.

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SILVER YACHTS & REPAIR

Silver Yachts & Repair is a newly established company formed by an organization whose members have over a decade of experience and expertise in yacht repair and services. Silver yacht repair and services established with main purpose of providing all types of repairs including docking facilities at Dubai maritime city and Jadaf shipyard. We have capability of undertaking afloat repair works at different marinas at UAE.

Silver Yachts & Repair provide high quality, affordable one time solutions to create and cultivate long term professional relationships with clients by encouraging ongoing communication to achieve the highest standard of performance.

Explore Silver Yachts & Repair

Our services, our capacity, docking services.

Dry berths, wet berths, complete range of repairs & hull treatment.

Docking and Afloat Jobs

Annual Docking, 3 / 5 Years Docking and Repair jobs at Marina and Wetbirth.

Refit / Refurbishment

Complete refurbishment of Interior and Exterior & Machinary space modification works.

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Hotline services to handle emergency requirements with well equipped team.

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Parker Yacht was established in 2001 by Ole Parker, a Professional Captain, and has developed into a large custom yacht tender, center console, and boat repair facility that caters to the yachting and recreational fishing industry. Utilizing the latest technology and materials, Parker Yacht also restores older fiberglass boats to better than original condition, yet still keeping the boat’s classic style.

The Parker Yacht facility is located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale and is convenient to all local shipyards, Port Everglades and the Intracoastal Waterway. In addition to service throughout Broward County, Parker Yacht also services Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

Parker Yacht operates a fleet of trailers capable of hauling and towing vessels up to 43′ LOA and 22,000 lbs. capacity, offering “dock-to-door” service.

As an authorized YAMAHA Full Line Engine Dealer and Repair Center, Parker Yacht stocks engines from F2.5 – F425HP. To further support customers, a full complement of Genuine YAMAHA outboard parts and rigging accessories are always in inventory.

The Parker Yacht service department utilizes the latest diagnostic equipment and our service technicians are YAMAHA factory-trained and certified. Attention to detail is what sets us apart. We offer personalized customer service, timely proposals, and quality craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on getting the task done on time, on budget, and returned to the owner/captain in clean condition.

Parker Yacht is a custom large yacht tender, center console, and boat repair facility. As an Authorized YAMAHA Engine Dealer and Repair Center, PYM stocks engines and Genuine YAMAHA outboard parts and rigging accessories. All service technicians are YAMAHA factory-trained and certified. Parker Yacht is also an authorized Castoldi service center, servicing Castoldi jets and diesel engines. PYM is convenient to local shipyards, Port Everglades and the Intracoastal Waterway. Utilizing the latest technology and materials, PYM also restores older fiberglass boats. PYM also provides “”dock-to-door”” service using trailers capable of hauling and towing vessels up to 22,000# and 45′ LOA, serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

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For the past 30 years, Gillen Diesel & Gillen Yacht Services have become one of the most distinguished yacht repair, refit, and maintenance companies in South Florida. Because of our commitment to personalized & high-quality craftsmanship, expertly skilled technicians, and high-touch customer service – we have been recognized by countless yacht owners, management companies, brokers and Captains, from around the globe as the go-to in yacht services.

Thrusters & Stabilization

Gillen Yacht Services can install or service your thruster or stabilization systems on your vessel.

General Yacht Maintenance

We perform routine maintenance of all general yacht systems.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Our technicians have in-depth knowledge and are factory authorized to work with air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Watermakers & Desalinization

The Gillen Yacht Services team has the skills and ability to keep your watermaking equipment functioning at maximum performance.

Electronics

We perform routine maintenance of all general yacht systems.Our electronics department has the ability to design complete new systems or service existing equipment.

Ventilation Systems

As an authorized dealer of Delta T systems, Americas premier yacht ventilation company, we can design, install and maintain a variety of vessel ventilation systems.

Diesel Engines

Gillen Diesel, a division of Gillen Yacht Services, specializes in engine surveys, repowers, overhauls and routine maintenance.

Gillen Diesel, a division of Gillen Yacht Services can install new or maintain existing generators for boats of all sizes.

Our ABYC certified technicians solve some of the most complex electrical problems associated with all forms of Electrical power systems.

Fiberglass & Painting

Paint & fiberglass experts for major repairs, paint and gelcoat. Custom fabrication of fiberglass parts are one of our specialties.

Our onsite wood shop and craftsmen provide an unparalleled ability to custom craft interiors and fabricate projects.

Custom Fabrication

Gillen Yacht Services draws from 28 years of experience in designing and custom Metal fabrication with in-house machine shop and welders.

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WHY GILLEN YACHTS

Our team of highly skilled technicians & craftsmen, comprehensive facility with dockage, committed to quality..

What began as a diesel mechanic shop over 30 years ago in Fort Lauderdale; has evolved into a full-service yacht maintenance, yacht repair, and yacht refit company our customers have grown to know us for throughout Florida now with 2 locations to better serve you. Our family-owned and operated company has the engineering and technical expertise to both analyze customer needs and fabricate solutions for boats ranging from sport fishing vessels to megayachts. Gillen Yacht provides customers with one-stop for all their yacht servicing and refit needs based in Fort Lauderdale with a new branch location in Palm Beach. Having skilled and experienced technicians in all of the marine trades is one of the many keys to our success. We not only know about the ins and outs of repairs, but we fully understand how boats are enjoyed, operated, and maintained. We are committed to providing most large boatyard services at a significant savings. Our convenient dock located just steps away from our in-house shop and parts department in Fort Lauderdale; provides a cost-effective solution for our customers. These are only a few reasons why GILLEN YACHT SERVICES IS THE BEST for your yacht repair, yacht refit, and marine diesel repair needs.

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Six people presumed dead after Baltimore Key Bridge collapses, Coast Guard says

A major bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being hit by a freighter about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, sending at least eight people from a construction crew into the water as a large section of the bridge crashed into the Patapsco River. Six people were presumed dead Tuesday evening, authorities announced as they shifted from a search and rescue operation to a recovery effort. The container ship lost power moments before it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said at a news conference.

• Ship’s pilot tried to slow the vessel as it veered toward bridge, trade association says
• Rescue operation ends with six presumed dead
• Baltimore community gathers for vigil honoring bridge collapse victims

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Baltimore bridge collapse: What happened and what do we know about the ship?

WHAT HAPPENED IN BALTIMORE?

Why did the bridge collapse, are there any casualties, what do we know about the ship that was involved, what do we know about the bridge that collapsed.

HOW WILL THE BRIDGE COLLAPSE IMPACT THE BALTIMORE PORT?

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Missing workers in Key Bridge collapse presumed dead, search called off: Live updates

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse for Tuesday, March 26. For the latest news on the collapse, view our live updates file for Wednesday, March 27 .

BALTIMORE − The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday evening it was calling off the search-and-rescue mission for the six construction workers that went missing when a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early in the morning, sending it collapsing into the frigid Patapsco River and shutting down a critical artery for East Coast shipping .

Officials said water temperatures around 46 to 48 degrees, poor visibility and changing currents played a role in the decision after a dogged attempt to find the workers.

“Based on the length of time that we’ve gone on this search, the extensive search efforts that we’ve put into it, the water temperature, at this point we do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,'' Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon N. Gilreath said in a news conference. "So this evening at about 7:30 we are going to suspend the active search-and-rescue efforts.’’

The focus of the operation would switch to recovery and restart at 6 a.m. Wednesday, officials said.

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday a Singapore-flagged vessel named Dali struck the Key Bridge as it was leaving the Port of Baltimore, causing the span to collapse in seconds. Officials said the crew warned of a power issue and sent out a "mayday" before the collision. Footage of the incident shows the cargo ship smash into one of the columns before the bridge snapped, hit the water and partially fell on the ship, where a burst of flames and smoke could be seen rising into the night sky.

Several vehicles were on the bridge at the time of impact and plunged into the river, which was cold enough to cause hypothermia. There were multiple contractors on the bridge who were repairing potholes, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said. So far two people have been rescued. One was unharmed and the other remains in "very serious condition," he said.

Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, said at an afternoon news conference the agency will lead the investigation, but she would not provide information on fatalities or injuries from the incident, leaving that to local authorities.

A senior U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly told USA TODAY the ship apparently lost power a few minutes before striking the bridge. A federal report has confirmed that version of events , saying the crew lost its ability to control the vessel.

Developments:

∎  Brawner Builders, the employer of the six missing workers, told media outlets including the Baltimore Sun that they're presumed dead.

∎ The University of Maryland Medical Center's trauma center treated one patient from the collapse who has been discharged, Michael Schwartzberg, the medical center's spokesperson, said in an email. Schwartzberg declined to say more about the person's injuries, citing patient privacy concerns.

∎ Dr. David Efron, the center’s chief of trauma, said falling from the bridge − with clearance of more 185 feet − into 48-degree water would present life-threatening risks. Being submerged for more than an hour in water at that temperature is “almost invariably going to not be survivable.”

∎  The National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to hold a news conference about its investigation into the incident Tuesday afternoon.

∎ Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued a state of emergency to better mobilize resources and work quickly to "address this crisis," he said in a post on X . The governor of Maryland issued a state of emergency earlier Tuesday.

Crew lost control as propulsion deserted ship, report says

The Dali lost propulsion leaving port and its crew lost control of the ship, prompting the crew to alert Maryland officials of a possible collision, an unclassified Department of Homeland Security report revealed Tuesday.

An official who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to USA TODAY that the DHS cybersecurity agency is working with federal, state and local officials "to understand the potential impacts of this morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge."

This was not the Dali's first harsh encounter with a pier, and that time its leadership was determined to be at fault. It's too early to know what caused Tuesday's accident.

The cargo ship that  struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge  collided with a shipping dock in Belgium in 2016. That incident occurred as the Dali was leaving port in Antwerp and hit a loading pier made of stone, causing damage to the ship’s stern, according to the VesselFinder.com website, which tracks ships across the world. An investigation determined a mistake made by the ship’s master and pilot was to blame.

No one was injured in that crash, although the ship required repair and a full inspection before being returned to service. The pier – or berth – was also seriously damaged and had to be closed.

− Josh Meyer, Emily Le Coz and Claire Thornton

Two Guatemalan workers among six missing

Two Guatemalan nationals are among the six workers who were on the bridge when it was struck early Tuesday, the Guatemalan Foreign Ministry said. Their ages are 26 and 35, respectively, and their families have been notified, the ministry said in a statement, which also noted the other missing workers are from Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador. 

"We will continue requesting information from the authorities and information about search and rescue efforts to find the missing Guatemalans," the statement said.

− Eduardo Cuevas

What did the most recent inspection report say about the bridge?

Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was listed in overall fair condition in 2021, the most recent inspection report in the Federal Highway Administration’s  National Bridge Inventory  at the time of its  collapse early Tuesday morning . 

However, the database noted that, “Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift.” 

Other structural elements showed  “some minor deterioration”  but were otherwise listed in satisfactory condition.

− Cecilia Garzella and Yoonserk Pyun

'We're with you': Biden says federal government will rebuild bridge

President Joe Biden said he intends for the federal government to cover the entire cost to rebuild the Key Bridge, and he committed not to leave “until this job gets done.”

“We're with you. We're going to stay with you as long as it takes,” Biden said Tuesday afternoon from the White House Roosevelt Room.

Biden said he spoke with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other local and state officials about the bridge’s collapse, and said he would visit the site in the future. “I told them we're going to send all the federal resources they need as we respond to this emergency − I mean all the federal resources. And we're going to rebuild that port together.”

Biden said eight people remain unaccounted for, but the figure might change. Two people were rescued. "Everything so far indicates that his was a terrible accident,” Biden said, adding there’s no reason to believe it was intentional.

“Our prayers are with everyone involved in this terrible accident and all the families, especially those waiting for news of their loved ones right now,” Biden said. “I know every minute in that circumstance feels like a lifetime.”

Biden said the ongoing rescue operation remains the top priority but relayed that he told Moore he has directed his team to “move heaven and earth to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge as soon as humanly possible."

− Joey Garrison

Crewman reports all on board Dali are safe

This past weekend, Andrew Middleton took the ship's captain and a crewman shopping at a nearby Walmart. Since 9/11, international crews have to be escorted by a vetted person through most port areas, and Middleton said it's fairly common for crews like the Dali's to request assistance from the Apostleship of the Sea Baltimore Stella Maris International Seafarers' Center, where he is the director. The group is part of the Catholic Church's Archdiocese of Baltimore.

"They were by all appearances in good spirits," Middleton said, and they chatted in his van about the ship's planned 28-day voyage around the Horn of Africa to Sri Lanka. Middleton said crews usually buy personal toiletries and snacks before long trips.

Middleton woke up Tuesday morning to the shocking news the ship hit the bridge, and he immediately messaged one of the crewmen via WhatsApp. "My question to him was, 'Is everyone OK?' And the answer was, 'Yes sir, everyone is safe,'" Middleton told USA TODAY.

The crew is still aboard the ship while authorities assess the situation. Middleton said he's prepared to send them any supplies they need if they're stuck aboard for an extended period. And he said he's making plans to help them once they're freed and returned to shore. He said he expects the Dali will be towed back into the harbor and docked for a damage assessment. Middleton added that he worries both about the missing workers from the bridge and also the port workers who may be temporarily unemployed if the harbor gets shut down.

"Obviously, this incident has a large impact on the port community,'' he said. "If this extends a long period of time, we're going to have longshoreman and stevedores who are not working, tugboat crews who are not working. It has the potential, if it becomes a drawn-out event, to affect many lives."

− Trevor Hughes

Commuter finds sight of damaged bridge 'devastating to watch'

Charlotte Robinson's commute from her home in Delaware to her accounting job in Washington, D.C., took a detour Tuesday morning, when driving over the Francis Scott Key Bridge wasn't an option. In the past she figured that route was safe, but the bridge's collapse sparked difficult discussions with her colleagues who commute.

"It was devastating to watch,'' Robinson said of the crumpled bridge after it was hit by a 985-foot-long cargo ship. "And you have to ask yourself, if that was me, what would my plan be? How would I try to survive this, if I was trapped, if my car went into the water?”

Robinson said she often sees ships passing under the bridge during her morning commute; in the evenings, when she’s on her way home, there are usually fewer boats. Tuesday, she said, “You could see all these boats, just lined up because they had no place to go.”

Another common sight during her commute was construction workers both on the bridge and below it, sometimes hanging over the water in harnesses. Her thoughts turned to those workers as she watched the news Tuesday in her office. "I almost couldn't breathe watching the news," she said.

− Phaedra Trethan

'It's devastating to the city'

Greg Trenchard, 43, awoke Tuesday to a flurry of text messages and missed calls from his out of state relatives checking in on him after hearing about the Key Bridge collapse.

“I’ve driven over it 100 times and now to see that it’s gone is pretty crazy,” he said Tuesday.

Trenchard, an auditor, said he then tried to make his way to Fort Armistead Park, where he’d come many times before to take photos of the bridge at sunrise and sunset. But the normally quick drive took nearly 40 minutes due to the traffic detours, and a police roadblock next to Royal Farms, a convenience store, about a mile and half from the park stopped him from getting any closer to the scene.

“It’s a blow,” he said of the collapse. “It’s devastating to the city, it’s devastating to port traffic and everything they’re trying to do to revitalize the shipping industry in Maryland and keep that going.”

– N'dea Yancey-Bragg

Air, land and water search underway

Multiple local, state and federal agencies are coordinating the massive search, which spans a vast section of the river – both above and below the surface of the water – and the ship itself, Wallace said. Divers, helicopters and sonar technology were being used and had located several vehicles submerged in the river, which is about 50-feet-deep where the bridge collapsed.

"This water is current influenced, so right now we think the tide is coming back in," he said.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency and said he is working with an interagency team to "quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration."

"This is an unthinkable tragedy," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said at a news conference.

Expert says river current makes search more difficult

Jim Bellingham, the executive director for the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy and expert in marine robotics lives in nearby Fells Point, and talked to USA TODAY about some of the challenges faced by rescuers.

“Nothing is staying put in the ocean,” he said. “Everything is moving” in the Patapsco River, a tidal estuary, which presents just one difficulty for rescue efforts. Rescuers would have to determine the speed and direction of the current to figure out where to search – toward Baltimore Harbor, or out toward the Chesapeake Bay.

Bellingham said it’s likely any workers who may have been on the bridge would have been wearing reflective vests and even flotation devices that would improve visibility in the dark river. They might also have flares, and are more easily spotted by rescue helicopters.

Rescuers are using sonar, lights, cameras and robotic machinery as well as human divers, but Bellingham said divers would face their own risks, as the wreckage might not be stable.

The longer the search goes on, the less likely rescuers are to find survivors, given the temperature of the water, and the likelihood of people being trapped with little to no air. But Baltimore, with many Navy and Coast Guard facilities and military contractors nearby, might be as well prepared to deal with the disaster as any place.

“Their job is to rescue people,” Bellingham said. “They want to believe they can do that, and there’s a tendency not to want to give up.”

– Phaedra Trethan

Cargo ship was headed for Sri Lanka

The container vessel was chartered by the major shipping company Maersk and was carrying its cargo, according to a statement from the company. When it crashed into the bridge, no Maersk crew and personnel were onboard the vessel, which is operated by charter vessel company Synergy Group and owned by Singapore-based Grace Ocean Pte.

The Dali was slated to arrive April 22 in Sri Lanka, according to MarineTraffic, a global ship tracking service.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," Maersk said in a statement. "We are closely following the investigations conducted by authorities and Synergy, and we will do our utmost to keep our customers informed."

Synergy Marine Corp said the Dali collided with one of the pillars of the bridge and that all its crew members, including two pilots, have been accounted for and there were no reports of any injuries.

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Erin Palmer said at a news conference Tuesday that the agencies remain focused on search-and-rescue. She did not comment on the crew of the ship or provide additional details about the collision.

All vessel traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore was suspended until further notice, but the port is still open for truck transports, Wiedefeld said. Traffic, meanwhile, is being diverted from the area around the Key Bridge.

Baltimore port closed to ships 'until further notice'

Shortly after the bridge collapse, the Port of Baltimore suspended vessel traffic “until further notice,” according to its website.

“This does not mean the Port of Baltimore is shut down. We are still processing trucks inside of our terminals,” the statement said.

But Bloomberg reported that the port “looks to be out of commission indefinitely.”

At least 40 ships are now more or less trapped inside the port, according to Reuters. At least 30 other ships planned to arrive there.

“They will likely have to reroute shipping to other ports on the East Coast,” said Kevin Linderman, a professor and supply chain expert at Pennsylvania State University. “However, this will put additional demand on these ports, and shippers may not be able to access US markets” as efficiently, he said.

“One critical question is, can the other ports handle the products that were destined to Baltimore?”

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'A lot of tears' for families

Baltimore residents turned out to support those affected by the tragedy. Dozens of people gathered at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Turner Station during an emotional prayer vigil Tuesday evening.Faith leaders and city officials including Mayor Brandon Scott prayed for the families of those missing after the bridge collapse and the first responders working at the scene.“We can only imagine what is going through their minds and through their hearts and through their bodies. None of us want to experience that,” Scott said Tuesday. “We have to lift them up, support them not just today, not just tomorrow but for the foreseeable future.”Father Ako Walker, priest at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, said a prayer in Spanish to show solidarity with the six people who are still missing after the collapse. Following the vigil, Walker told reporters he has been providing support to family members whose loved ones are missing.“It’s difficult for them,” he said. “You know, you can see the pain etched on their faces. There’s a lot of tears.”

Will the Baltimore bridge collapse impact cruises?

Baltimore is a destination for several major cruise lines. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s leading trade group, published itineraries in the 2024 calendar year include a dozen ships making 115 stops in Baltimore.

Royal Caribbean and Carnival have April sailings that could be impacted by the bridge collapse, according to their websites. 

Carnival told USA TODAY it was premature to comment on impacts to future sailings.

American Cruise Lines has roundtrip sailings from Baltimore scheduled in May, according to its website. The cruise line told USA TODAY their schedules remain unaffected but will make adjustments if needed to future cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line doesn’t appear to have any Baltimore sailings until September.

– Eve Chen and Nathan Diller

Will the port shutdown affect consumer goods, prices?

Several big firms have distribution warehouses near the port, including Amazon and FedEx, one analyst noted in a tweet on X.  

Even so, some analysts predict only a minimal impact on the movement of goods up and down the East Coast from the bridge collapse.

Baltimore’s port holds just 4% of all East Coast trade volume, according to S&P Global. New York’s port, by contrast, does 38% of that business.

Yet, the port offers the deepest harbor in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, is closer to the Midwest than any other East Coast port, and is within an overnight drive of one-third of the US population, according to the port website .

The port boasts five public and 12 private terminals. In 2023, it ranked first in the nation in handling automobiles and light trucks. 

“For the American consumer, the biggest impact will be felt in terms of imported motor vehicles,” said Jason Miller, a business professor at Michigan State University. If sales remain strong, he said, “we could see inventories drop on the lots of dealers that sell imported vehicles until alternative arrangements can be made. This could increase motor vehicle prices for some makes and models.”

Alternate routes around collapsed Baltimore bridge

The Maryland Transportation Authority was suggesting drivers take Interstate 95 or Interstate 895 as alternatives to the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge along Interstate 695.

“I-695 Outer Loop closed at MD 10 (exit 2) and Inner Loop closed at MD 157/Peninsula Exp (exit 43),” MDTA said in a post on X.

Drivers could take several other, longer routes around Baltimore, but I-95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) and I-895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel) are the most direct alternatives across the water.

There are few exceptions.

MDTA notes, vehicles carrying hazardous materials, including more than 10 pounds of propane, are not allowed in the tunnels. Additionally, vehicles more than 13-feet and 6-inches high or 8-feet wide may not use the 1-895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Vehicles more than 14-feet and 6-inches high or 11-feet wide may not use the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel.

Those vehicles should use the western portion of I-695 instead.

How cold is the Patapsco River?

The Patapsco River is about 50 feet deep where the ship hit the bridge, officials said during a press conference Tuesday morning. Part of the 39-mile river helps form the Baltimore Harbor, just northwest of the bridge collapse, and it flows out to the Chesapeake Bay.

A buoy in the Patapsco River indicated the water temperature Tuesday morning was currently about 47 degrees, while the air is around 41 degrees, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Whereas hypothermia is thought to occur at very cold temperatures, it can occur in waters below 70 degrees, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Key Bridge collapse draws comparisons to Florida's Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse

In 1980, a Florida bridge also collapsed after a ship collided with it, leading to the deaths of 35 motorists and bus passengers.

A 1,200-foot chunk of the Sunshine Skyway bridge – which connects St. Petersburg and Bradenton – collapsed after the massive Summit Venture freighter slammed into one of its central support piers.

When the section of the bridge fell into Tampa Bay, it took a truck, seven cars and a Greyhound bus with it.

The Herald-Tribune, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported the crash happened during an intense thunderstorm , with winds reaching 80 mph and heavy rain. At the time, visibility was near-zero, according to local historians who made a documentary film about the collapse.

After the collapse, the freighter remained stuck beneath the bridge, with part of the roadway on top of its bow. Photos from the time also show how one motorist was able to skip his car to a stop just inches away from where the bridge fell into the water.

-Claire Thornton

How vital is the Francis Scott Key Bridge?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, named for the author of the "Star Spangled Banner," is a 1.6-mile, 4-lane bridge that crosses over the Patapsco River, according to the MDTA. It opened in 1977.

The port’s private and public terminals handled 847,158 autos and light trucks in 2023, the most of any U.S. port. The port also handles farm and construction machinery, sugar, gypsum and coal, according to a Maryland government website.

The span is the outermost of three major Patapsco River crossings at Baltimore Harbor, according to the American Civil Engineering Society. The steel-arched bridge, with a total length of 8,636 feet, was the second-longest continuous-truss bridge span in the world when it was built and remains the second longest in the United States and third in the world, according to the society .

Contributing: Reuters; Tom Vanden Brook, Eduardo Cuevas , USA TODAY

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