M/Y Blue Horizon

The saloon shows a remarkable level of finish. Woodwork wiped with a suitable product, no visible haze. Cushions are positioned symmetrically, service tables show no trace of use. The ambient lighting reveals impeccable hull glazing — a particularly difficult point to maintain on a vessel of this size.

Palace standard achieved. Bedding squared off with crisp corners, pillows stacked with hotel-grade symmetry. The master bathroom shows gleaming taps with no trace of limescale — a standard that is hard to hold under way. Towels folded Palace-style, shower tray free of deposits. Marina K. has maintained this level over the last 3 audits — remarkable consistency.

Polished stainless-steel taps with no water or limescale marks, mirror free of splashes. The shower tray is dry and deposit-free, towels folded to the signature fold. Marble tops wiped with a dry microfibre, seals sound. No touch-up required — the zone illustrates the standard the rest of the vessel should aim for.

Cabin ready for boarding: bedding made up, surfaces dusted, portholes clear. Neat presentation of the linen and welcome amenities. A light touch-up of the air-conditioning grille was carried out during the audit. Nothing stands in the way of welcoming the guests.

Compliant with the superyacht standard. Bedding crisp, surfaces clean, storage tidy. A fine layer of dust remained on the air-conditioning grille at the time of inspection — minor point reported to the chief stew, with no impact on the cabin's readiness.

First sign of early limescale visible on the tap heads and the basin waste ring. At this stage, a 5-minute pass with a descaling product is enough. If the deposit is left untreated for 2 to 3 rotations, it calcifies and requires costly mechanical intervention. Floor and mirror are impeccable — the non-conformity is localised and quick to correct.

Same picture as guest bathroom 1: early limescale on the taps and a light film of splashes on the mirror. The rest of the room — floor, shower, towel rail — is at standard. A 5-minute descaling pass and a mirror wipe close the gap. To be added to the turnaround protocol as a watch point.

Worktops disinfected, stainless steel spotless, extractor hood and filters degreased. Floors clean right under the equipment, waste management under control, cold room orderly. Zero non-conformity recorded — the galley has been held at a constant level for three audits. Hygiene benchmark for the rest of the vessel.

Carpets vacuumed and fresh, skirting clean, ambient lighting well kept. A few fingerprints noted on the bulkhead handles and door frames — marks of passage that a single microfibre wipe removes. No underlying issue; quick touch-up recommended before the guests arrive.

Counter and bar top gleaming, glassware without haze, bottles lined up. Bar sink stainless steel polished, waste trap clean. Presentation ready for service. Compliant with the standard, without reservation.

The walkway teak is clean, brushed with the grain, with no grey patches. The non-conformity is concentrated on three glass panels on the port side, marked with crystallised salt — a direct consequence of the SW wind of the last 48 hours, which carries spray onto this side. A fresh-water rinse and a microfibre wipe are enough: 20 minutes of deck crew. The rest of the deck is at standard.

Signature zone of the superyacht and first visual contact from the quay — this is the zone pulling the exterior score down. Two findings: a scaled deck shower (dense white limescale deposit on the taps and the floor) and blackened teak seams over roughly 30% of the surface. The blackening points to a maintenance shortfall spread over 2 to 3 rotations, not a failure of this turnaround alone. Descaling and reviving the seams are the priorities: the zone remains eliminatory for the Label as long as it stays below 80%.

Teak dry and clean, seating and exterior bar laid out. A few salt marks remain on the windows and the helm windscreen, again linked to the onshore wind. Quick fresh-water touch-up. No structural issue: the zone goes back above threshold as soon as the rinse is done.

Cockpit impeccable: stainless steel polished with no salt marks, cushions clean and aligned, table laid. The aft deck is rinsed and clear, cleats and side decks neat. Compliant with the exterior standard — the zone shows that the deck crew holds the level when the surface is not exposed to the prevailing wind.

Tender rinsed and covered, engine and console clean. A few light spray deposits remain on the transom and the trim strips — a fresh-water touch-up of a few minutes. Minor point, with no impact on the tender's availability for the guests.