Things are hotting up at Adriatic 42, the new superyacht service, repair and refit shipyard located in Bijela, Montenegro, positioned on the Bay of Kotor, just 3 km from the town of Porto Montenegro, renowned for its quality of life and its superyacht marina and waterfront.

Adriatic 42 has announced the appointment ofEric Robert-Peillard (IMS, Monaco Marine, Couach...) as Managing Director, with the mission of making the shipyard a leading player in the global yachting industry, namely the company and Porto Montenegro the leading Mediterranean centre for superyacht owners, managers and captains looking for exceptional service, value for money and world-class facilities.

This change in strategic direction follows the recent appointment of David Margason as President ofAdriatic 42 earlier this summer.

David Margason, President ofAdriatic 42, told ActuNautique Yachting Art: ‘We welcome Eric to his new role. With his strategic vision and collaborative leadership style, Eric will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to make Adriatic 42 the premier superyacht destination in the Mediterranean. His appointment reflects our shared commitment with Drydocks World to enhance our service offerings and drive the growth of the yachting industry in Montenegro."

Captain Rado Antolovic, PhD, CEO of Drydocks World, said: ‘We are entering an exciting phase of growth at Adriatic 42, which will further enhance Montenegro's status as a global yachting hub. I am confident that Eric's leadership will inspire innovation and maintain our highest standards of quality and safety. We look forward to great success under his and David's leadership.

Eric Robert-Peillard, the new CEO, concludes: ‘ It is an honour to lead Adriatic 42 and this talented team. With our solid strategy, there are significant opportunities for future growth as we aim to set new benchmarks in the superyacht refit and maintenance services sector through our commitment to excellence and quality. The dialogue with our partners and customers at the Monaco Yacht Show will be key.