OBYS - Limpieza y mantenimiento náutico en Port Olímpic Barcelona

On Board Yacht Services (OBYS) is a professional marine services company based at Port Olímpic in Barcelona. From its facility on the Moll de Mestral, the company offers a comprehensive service ranging from regular cleaning and maintenance to painting, mooring, and full boat management for boat owners who want their vessel to be ready to sail at all times without having to worry about a thing.

Boat Cleaning

The cleaning service is at the heart of OBYS and is designed so that the owner finds the boat spotless every time they want to go out sailing:

• Regular cleaning: a weekly or biweekly schedule that includes deck hosing down, cockpit cleaning, mooring line inspection, and a visual check of the boat’s overall condition. This is the most popular service among boat owners who do not visit their boat daily.
• Deep cleaning: Complete interior and exterior wash, desalination of the hull, and cleaning of bilges, galley, bathrooms, and upholstery. Includes polishing of stainless steel and windows.
• Post-sailing cleaning: a quick service after a day of use to leave the boat tidy, clean, and with the water tanks checked.
• Preparation for handover: Thorough cleaning in preparation for the handover of a sold boat or for pickup by a new owner.

Maintenance

OBYS coordinates the boat’s comprehensive maintenance, serving as the single point of contact for the boat owner:

• Mechanical: engine inspections according to the manufacturer’s intervals, oil and filter changes, and inspections of cooling systems, transmissions, and propellers.
• Electrical: checks on batteries, chargers, lighting systems, and navigation electronics.
• Plumbing: inspection of bilge pumps, bottom valves, water tanks, and pressurized water systems.
• Comfort systems: air conditioning, heating, refrigerators, and generators.

Painting and Antifouling

They arrange the dry docking and coordinate the painting and antifouling work with specialized workshops, supervising the results to ensure quality. The boat owner simply needs to approve the estimate; OBYS handles the logistics, timelines, and supervision.

Mooring and Port Management

• Mooring Management: registration, renewal, and administrative management of mooring contracts at Port Olímpic and other ports in Barcelona.
• Berthing and Unberthing Maneuvers: For vessel owners who cannot be present, OBYS performs the necessary maneuvers to move the vessel in or out of its berth.
• Monitoring: Periodic inspections of the vessel’s condition during extended absences by the shipowner (winter, trips, etc.).

Other Services

• Onboard catering: organization of catering for special outings, ranging from casual appetizers to full dinners.
• Laundry: pickup, washing, and delivery of bedding, towels, and boat linens.
• Staff Hiring: recruitment and selection of skippers, crew members, and service staff for events or seasonal work.
• Boat Rental and Sales: OBYS also provides consulting services for the purchase, sale, and rental of boats in the Barcelona area.

Location

OBYS is located at the Moll de Mestral in Port Olímpic, right next to the dock and with direct access to the boats in the harbor. This location allows for a quick response to any incident and facilitates daily coordination with boat owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sign up for just the periodic cleaning service? Yes, the weekly or biweekly cleaning service can be contracted independently. It is not necessary to have other active services with OBYS.

Do you only work at Port Olímpic? Their base is at Port Olímpic, but they also provide services at other ports in Barcelona: Port Vell, Port Fòrum, and Port Ginesta, among others.

How much does periodic cleaning cost? The price depends on the boat’s length and the frequency (weekly or biweekly). A personalized quote is provided after an on-site visit to the boat.

Can you manage my boat if I live outside Barcelona? Yes, many of their clients are boat owners who do not live in the city. OBYS acts as their representative at the port, maintains the boat, and provides them with regular updates on its condition.