Over fifty years of experience.

Palumbo Shipyards with headquarters in Naples, has been in the shipbuilding industry since 1967.
Salvatore Palumbo, Antonio’s father, whom is currently the chairman of the company began the activity as a fairly small carpentry and metal work yard to support the local shiprepair industry.
Later on in the 80's, the core business became repair and maintenance of hulls.
Palumbo today represents a major refit and repair network in the Mediterranean.

With over half a century of experience in the shipbuilding industry, custom yacht construction and unique repair capabilities, Palumbo today represents a major refit and repair network in the Mediterranean. A choice for many referenced super and mega yachts that have repetitively returned to the group’s facilities for service year after year as well as commercial vessels.

With an unbeatable logistic network layout of 8 shipyards in the heart of the Mediterranean, 1 in the Atlantic ocean, 2 new build sites, 18 Docks of which one represents the second largest dock in Europe and the most international experienced craftsmen and engineers in the industry, the group is able to offer a wide range of specialized services for any type of vessels and Yachts.

Palumbo Shipyards are certified

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 30000

OHSAS 18001

The company Quality System achieved in 1998 was crucial to obtain, maintain and develop our competitiveness.
Palumbo has always complied with all provisions of law in reference to safety regulations in accordance with the Legislative Decree no. 81/08.
All activities carried out are testaments of a true dedication to environmental protection.

In November 2014 Malta shipyards, has been awarded by GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) and obtained the license for maintenance and repair works of Membrane type cargo tanks of LNG carriers.

The acquisition of Malta Shipyard in 2010, which can accommodate ships up to 300,000 tons, has been a prestigious project for Palumbo Group and has significantly shaped the Company's future.

Thanks to the strategic position in the heart of Mediterranean (among the main trade routes) and thanks to the high quality services, Malta soon becomes a Landmark for worldwide ship owners.

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1967

Salvatore Palumbo starts the company in Naples as a fairly small carpentry and metal work yard to support the local shiprepair industry.

1992

Giuseppe and Raffaele join their father Antonio Palumbo and significantly contribute to the growth of the company.

1993

M/V Monte Stello. Partially sunk after a collision, the vessel has been recuperated and tugged to Palumbo’s Shipyard in Naples in 1993.

Repair intervention were performed during two years of activities and approx 350.000 man power hours were involved.

1995

Acquisition of the first floating dock “Ercolino" (75x14,75mt per 1500 tons) in Naples shipyard.

1999

Acquisition of the second floating dock "Palumbo" (120x25mt per 6000 tons) in Naples shipyard.

2000

The 160m RO-RO vessel Regal Star project was carried out in Palumbo Shipyard Naples between 1997 and 1999.

336.000 working hours in less than two years. Regal Star obtained RINA CLASSIFICATION for carrying passengers, carrying hazardous cargo, international navigation and ice class. All works were carried out in compliance with SOLAS.

2005

The 212m passenger vessel Eurostar Barcelona visited Palumbo Shipyard Messina. Passenger capacity was implemented of 150 new cabins on two decks and new public areas were refurbished with a new casino and new reception hall.

2006

Acquisition of a new shipyard: Messina Shipyard 74.500 mq and dry dock 268x38 mt

2007

New build construction of two full-aluminum catamarans took place between 2007-2009 in Naples Shipyard. A “record time” launch for the 52m catamarans commissioned by Rodriguez shipyard in Messina. With a passenger capacity of 220 units and 22 crew member accommodation, the catamarans were equipped with elipad landing platform.

2008

Palumbo Shipyard Napoli carried out significant reconstruction works on the entire bow section, as well as the reconstruction of the bulb and a new bow thruster.

2008

Awarded as “excellence in innovation and territory” by the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano.

2010/2011

Malta has been of strategic importance in the Mediterranean since seafarers began trading. This tiny nation continues to punch well above its weight within the superyacht industry.
In 2008 Palumbo made a pitch to buy all 6 of the docks, running 4 of the largest for ship repair, and the remaining 2 purely for yachts. Palumbo acquired the massive facilities in 2011.

2011

Columbus 54m, M/Y Prima was the first Yacht launched by Palumbo under Columbus Yachts brand.

2011

Columbus Yachts M/Y Prima, rewarded by RINA with a Green Star Plus Platinum and an ABS Classification, became more prestigious being also awarded by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco in the presence of His Majesty the King of Spain. Columbus M/Y Prima turns out to be not only elegant but certified as environmentally friendly as well.

2013

Launch of the first Columbus Sport Hybrid 40m.
Columbus Yachts’ hybrid system, was the first in the yachting industry (worldwide) to obtain the “Hybrid Propulsion" (Electric Motor & Shaft Generator) Class Certificate in 2014.

2014

South of France is home of the Mediterranean leading shipyards specialized in refit and repair. The coastline between Toulon and Marseille has developed into a major HUB. This scenario is where the acquisition of Palumbo ITM Marseille perfectly fits.

2015

Monaco’s branch office represents the first step towards a more international network.

2015

Simultaneous launch of Columbus Classic Taiba and the pluri-awarded Columbus SH 40m Divine.

2016

The new shipyard in Tenerife reinforces the presence of Palumbo outside the Mediterranean, complementing the infrastructure network in Naples, Marseille and Ancona.

2016

In august 2016 one of the most celebrated international brands in the Superyachts industry, ISA Yachts, becomes part of the Palumbo family.

2017

Palumbo Malta Shipyard is awarded with the ice class transformation project of M/V ‘’SILVER CLOUD’’ which is Silversea's most iconic vessel.

2017

Launch of ISA Sport 130 Clorinda in Ancona Shipyard

2018

In January 2018 another first class brands in the Superyachts industry, Mondomarine, becomes part of the Palumbo family.

2018

In June 2018 Palumbo Group acquireds injority of share of Viktor Lenac Shipyard. In Croatia with 3 floating docks up to 160.000 DWT.