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New management for ‘London’s finest marina’
T
he Blackstone Group has appointed Camper & Nicholsons Marinas to take over the management and
operation of St Katharine Docks, acknowledged to be ‘London’s finest marina’. The historic docks, located by
Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, are due to undergo a careful refurbishment and restoration programme, which will see the marina re-launched later this year under the Camper & Nicholsons brand, with 170 new berths with a maximum LOA of 40+ metres. As a global leader in the luxury yachting industry, Camper & Nicholsons brings a wealth of experience from owning, managing and operating many of the world’s finest marinas, including the award-winning Çeşme Marina in Turkey, Grand Harbour Marina in Malta and Port Louis Marina in Grenada. Since acquiring the site in late
2014, Blackstone has ensured the continued evolution of St Katharine Docks as one of the capital’s most vibrant business, retail and leisure
of that”. Guy Rudd, Managing Director of
destinations. A key part of the ongoing works programme is the restoration of the marina, and C&N Marinas was commissioned to conduct a detailed audit and put together a proposal for its refurbishment, leading to its full management and operation. Dan Hughes, Business
Development Director at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, commented: “We have worked closely with Blackstone on a new vision for the Docks, to develop a genuinely international marina as part of a thriving waterside community in the centre of one of
the world’s greatest cities. The plans include an improved marina layout and berth plan, better facilities both ashore and afloat, and an overall improvement to the marina experience”. Sean Purdy, Marketing Director at C&N Marinas, explained: “The vision for the marina is for it to become a thriving hub of yachting and social activity for London - ‘the capital of the world’. As this 24-hour city adapts to the needs and demands of its ever-growing international business population, we see St Katharine Docks being at the heart
Blackstone Property Management, added: “We are delighted to be working with Camper & Nicholsons on the rejuvenation of St Katharine Docks. As well as being an important cultural destination and Central London’s only marina, the docks is a prominent mixed-use community featuring modern and unique office space, luxury homes and quayside dining and shopping. This partnership will further enhance the business and lifestyle offer at the Docks, so that we can continue to attract leading occupiers”. He went on to say: “As a key
London landmark, St Katharine Docks holds appeal to yacht owners, affluent travellers, discerning Londoners and visitors, and progressive companies alike. The quality of the marina is integral to the appeal of the Docks and the waterfront is being enhanced with an increasingly diverse range of quality restaurants and retailers, while still retaining its historic charm”.
Marina opened in Gibraltar
The Gibraltar Government’s Mid-Harbour Small Boats Marina, built by Marinetek, was officially opened on 26 April by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Gilbert Licudi, Minister for Education and Justice. The 700-berth facility for
local boats up to ten metres in length is complemented by a fixed breakwater, which acts as both a public promenade and mooring pier for superyachts and passenger vessels. The complete facility – Mid-Harbour Small Boats Marina, Public Promenade and Super Yacht Wharf – was described by Mr Picardo as “the largest, one-off marina engineering project in the
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paid to ensuring good access for disabled boaters. “We were delighted to build
EU in many decades”. Marinetek worked to an
exceptionally tight schedule to supply the marina components in a single phase. Five different production lines were put to work
in Finland, Latvia and Sweden to build 140 large all-concrete type pontoons and around 350 finger piers, which were selected for their 50-year design life and low life- cycle costs. Great attention was
such a valuable contribution to Gibraltar’s berth count,” said Director George Desoisa, Marinetek MED. “Building such an ambitious project in just a single phase was an excellent test of our manufacturing and logistics capabilities, and proves that Marinetek can meet a highly demanding schedule and deliver a quality product on time. The Gibraltar Government should be congratulated on its decision to power ahead with a concept that covers a range of berthing needs and gives the local community access to the waterfront.”
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