MOONSTONE Refit
We are delighted to confirm the successful completion and launch of the large-scale Amels Refit of the 72.2-metre Delta Marine-built superyacht MOONSTONE, formerly known as ALBATROSS. The yacht arrived at the Damen Yachting facilities in early 2023, marking the start of an ambitious and highly complex transformation that would ultimately see her reborn as a completely reimagined yacht.
A Bold Transformation
Over the course of an intensive two-year refit programme at Damen Yachting’s shipyard in Vlissingen, MOONSTONE underwent a comprehensive redesign and technical renewal. The scope of work included a substantial 7.5-metre extension to the transom, enabling the creation of a dedicated wellness hub, as well as the addition of a swimming pool on the main deck aft. Alongside these major structural modifications, approximately 80% of the interior was reworked, with significant layout changes and a full stylistic transition from a classical interior to a more contemporary, residential atmosphere, tailored precisely to the Owners’ lifestyle.
Future-Ready Engineering
Beyond the visible transformation, the project also encompassed a complete refit of the yacht’s technical platform. Engines, generators, pumps and exhaust systems were dismantled, refurbished or upgraded, with all systems thoroughly inspected, certified and optimised to ensure long-term reliability and performance. Drawing on its strength as a new-build shipyard, Damen Yachting applied the same rigorous engineering, naval architecture and project management disciplines typically reserved for new construction — an approach that proved essential given the scale of the structural changes and the fact that the yacht was not originally built by the yard.
Reflecting on the Project
Michel Coens, Head of Refit & Services
“We are extremely proud to have been part of this substantial refit. MOONSTONE was already an impressive yacht, but through close collaboration with the Owners, their representatives and the design team, she has been elevated to an entirely new level. Every member of the project team invested enormous energy and dedication into perfecting the yacht and delivering her in line with the Owners’ vision. This two-year refit was a demanding yet deeply rewarding journey, and we are delighted to see MOONSTONE return to her Owners as a truly exceptional yacht, now proudly part of the Amels Refit portfolio.”
More than a refit, this project represents a complete reinvention, a yacht reborn, engineered for the future and ready to cruise the world for many years to come.
Eidsgaard
Eidsgaard
Yachting
Award-Winning Transformation
Amels Refit MOONSTONE was awarded the coveted Neptune Trophy in the Rebuilt Yachts category during the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, with judges describing her transformation as “a big, big job, done extremely well,” with one judge noting that the additional transom length made the yacht’s original styling by Espen Øino even more elegant. This reflects the scale and precision of the transformation.
Refit Facilities
Our extensive dry dock and quayside facilities at Vlissingen means that the possibilities for refit projects are huge. We have a dedicated refit team for sales, design and engineering, project management and production so any refit project is always in expert hands.