Shipyard · Refit
Premier Trafalgar Shipyard
Portsmouth Harbour yard on the former Vosper Thornycroft/VT Halmatic site, now run by Premier Marinas. It hauls ferries, workboats and naval vessels. Its 877 t Syncrolift takes vessels up to 60 m long and 14 m in beam, and work is done on hardstanding cradles. Owners can use the yard's own teams or bring their own specialists.
Key facts
- Parent
- Premier Marinas (since 2023)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- not published (site run as Trafalgar Wharf since 2008; formerly VT Halmatic)
- Status
- Active
- Size range (LOA, m)
- up to 60 on the shiplift (yard site)
- Largest delivered
- not published
- Yachts delivered
- not published
Notable yachts
not published
Services
- haul-out and hardstanding refit
- maintenance and repair
- refit
- access for owner-appointed contractors
- on-site workshops (including a Damen partnership, British Superyacht 2026)
- 24-hour security and CCTV
- shower and toilet facilities
- parking
- on-site restaurant
Haul-out
| Travel lift | not published |
|---|---|
| Shiplift | Pearlson Syncrolift 877 t; max 60 m LOA, 14 m beam, 4.5 m draught (Premier Marinas site; British Superyacht, Feb 2026) |
| Dry / floating dock | not published |
| Max LOA handled (m) | 60 (Premier Marinas site) |
| Max tonnage handled | 877 t (Premier Marinas site) |
| Sheds / berths | hardstanding cradles for refits; covered sheds not published; crew accommodation not published (shower rooms and toilets near the dry-stack reception); separate indoor dry stack for 4-13 m boats (380 boats) |
Sources
- premiermarinas.com — https://www.premiermarinas.com/trafalgar-shipyard/docking-services
- premiermarinas.com — https://www.premiermarinas.com/trafalgar-shipyard
- britishsuperyacht.com — https://www.britishsuperyacht.com/post/our-strive-for-refit-a-visit-to-premier-shipyard
- en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafalgar_Wharf,_Portsmouth
Compiled from published sources. Figures carry their own source and date where one exists.