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Refits in Southampton
Shamrock Quay and Saxon Wharf, both in Northam, lift yachts and hold marine trades on site.
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Yards
Yards in Southampton
| Yard | Haul-out | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Wharf | 200-ton boat hoist | Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton SO14 5QF | Marine Service Centre dedicated to superyachts. Lifts, moves and launches yachts up to 200 tonnes. Dry stack for boats up to 13 m |
| Shamrock Quay | 75-ton travel hoist and 25-ton boat mover | William Street, Northam, Southampton SO14 5QL | First refit on the site in 1967. A major centre for refit and boat building. Storage ashore for over 200 boats |
MDL superyacht brochure 2026 and MDL marina pages. Both yards are run by MDL.
Trades
Shamrock Quay on site
CompaniesOver 25 companies on site, from sail makers and engineers to a chandlery
LiftingAll lifting at the yard is carried out by the MDL team
StorageStorage ashore for over 200 boats
VAT on yard work
MDL says a superyacht that leaves an EU boatyard can qualify for VAT exemptions on all yard work by making the UK its first port of call. Check the rules for your yacht and flag.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Met Office: Southampton, Mayflower Park, 1991 to 2020
- MDL Marinas: Superyachts
- MDL Marinas: Superyacht brochure 2026
- MDL Marinas: Ocean Village Marina
- MDL Marinas: Shamrock Quay
- MDL Marinas: Saxon Wharf
- MDL Marinas: Saxon Wharf Marine Service Centre case study
- Town Quay Marina brochure 2026
- Southampton VTS: Standard description
- Southampton VTS: Pilotage Directions
- Southampton VTS: Pilotage Directions 2026 (PDF)
- Southampton International Boat Show
- Marine Industry News: boat show eight-day format
- Solent University: Superyacht training at Warsash
- Solent University: Warsash Maritime School enquiries
- Solent University: About Warsash Maritime School
- Faststream: Contact us
- Superyacht News directory: Faststream Recruitment
- GOV.UK: Seamen arriving in the UK, caseworker guidance
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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