Technical support

COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Douglas Yacht Services provides complete technical support solutions for cruising yachts and superyachts. From sourcing urgent spare parts to coordinating full refit projects, our team ensures fast, reliable, and professional service throughout your stay in Martinique.

Your One-Stop Technical Partner

DYS brings together the island’s best technicians, engineers, and marine specialists to respond to your needs. Whether you require troubleshooting, emergency repairs, or scheduled maintenance, we coordinate the right expertise and manage the process from start to finish.

With a population of 370,000 and more than 2,000 yachts regularly present in the bay of Le Marin, Martinique offers a deep pool of marine skills — and DYS gives you direct access to them.

Haul-Out & Shipyard Capabilities

DYS manages haul-out and technical operations at two key facilities:
• Le Marin: 440T Travel Lift (14 m width, 50 m LOA)
• Fort-de-France: 180 m float-in / float-out Drydock

These facilities accommodate a wide range of vessels and allow efficient maintenance both afloat and ashore.

Duty-Free Technical Procedures

All technical work carried out through DYS can be processed VAT-free, thanks to our authorised customs procedures. Foreign visiting yachts benefit from significant cost savings on both parts and labour.

DYS supports yachts with

• Full project management
• A broad network of specialised technicians
• Dayworkers
• Spare parts sourcing
• Fuel bunkering
• Oils and lubricants
• Caretaking services
• Duty-Free Procedures with Customs
• Communication & IT solutions

Our objective is simple: on-time delivery and professional results every time.