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The $27M Deadline: 40m M/Y Project Recovery

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The Crisis:

A 40-meter international new build was paralyzed by technical disputes with just months remaining in the tax year. If the vessel failed to be "Placed in Service" in the USA by the year-end deadline, the owner stood to lose millions in BBB (Bonus Depreciation) tax benefits.

The Hire:

Ten Ten Marine hired as owner’s representative & build captain

The Intervention:

  • Deadline-Driven Mediation: Stepped in to resolve a fractured relationship between the shipyard and the owner’s team, stripping away non-essential friction to focus exclusively on the "Critical Path to Launch."
  • The American Upfit: Simultaneously managed the technical transition for the US market, ensuring HVAC and electrical systems met the operational standards required for immediate US charter entry.
  • The 11th Hour Delivery: Coordinated the transatlantic logistics and final commissioning to ensure the vessel was physically in the USA, documented, and chartered in-service before the December 31 deadline.

The Result:

  • Tax Benefit Secured: Successfully triggered 100% Bonus Depreciation on a $27M asset.
  • Asset Optimization: Delivered a "US-Ready" vessel that outperformed Euro-spec expectations in the local market.
  • Dispute Resolution: Closed out the build without the need for multi-year litigation.

The Key Win:

  • Secured 100% Bonus Depreciation via BBB Act Compliance
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