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Maltese marina investment A
n investment of 7.45 million Euros has been injected into Marina di Valletta in Malta by a consortium formed
between Marina di Varazze Srl, the marina development division of Azimut|Benetti Group, which already operates marinas in Varazze, Viareggio, Livorno and Moscow, and a number of other organisations, including Azimut/ Benetti’s representatives in Malta – Esprit Yachting, together with the Arrigo Group of Hotels, Joinwell and Tal-Maghtab Construction. Marina di Valletta, which has
been awarded a 25-year concession, will benefit from the immense international exposure, reputation and profile of the Azimut/Benetti Group through the company’s presence at international boat shows and its 138 offices located in over 68 countries. Following an initial environmental
impact assessment by Transport Malta, a further wave study was commissioned by the company to identify the storm weather mitigation necessary and the study was undertaken by a world leader in the field – Artelia. The study detailed
weather mitigation optimised for both short and long wave climates. The substantial weather protection
infrastructure will come in two forms – the first, an outer breakwater to neutralise short waves or surface waves will be constructed on site by ORSTA, a Dutch company, which specialises in on-location construction of concrete caisson wave attenuators. The second and larger intervention will take the form of a 200+ linear metre revetment or rubble mound breakwater to be located along the Pieta quay to absorb long period waves during inclement weather.
Marina di Valletta will have
state-of-the-art amenities, including controlled access parking dedicated to owners, round the clock berthing assistance, 24-hour security and a marina office providing conveniences and concierge services. Pontoons at this luxury marina will be wider than the average width of local marinas, offering better stability and comfort for marina patrons and will cater for up to 274 berths from 10-28 metres upon completion on the various project phases. Dedicated and shared berths will be available for visiting yachts of up to 24 metres
and during the cruising season in the Mediterranean, the outer arm of the 120 metre breakwater will be able to welcome superyachts up to 50 metres in length. Visiting yacht owners will, for the first time, have direct access to Valletta and City Gate within walking distance and the company is looking at the possibility of establishing a direct transport link to the capital for marina patrons.
“Marina di Valletta shall be the
first local marina to satisfy the latest environmental norms related to fixed point facilities for black water extraction in anticipation of such facilities becoming mandatory in the coming years,” commented Niki Travers Tauss, General Manager of Marina di Valletta. “Furthermore the marina shall regenerate a derelict area into a top-end international yachting destination to complement the bustling city of Valletta and its majestic fortifications, which overlook the marina in all their splendour”. Construction is expected to progress
swiftly and the marina should be fully operational in time for the 2017 season.
ART Marine to operate TDIC marinas
Established in 2006 and wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has announced the appointment of ART Marine, a leading marina management company in the Middle East, as operator of its marinas located at the Eastern Mangroves complex and at Marsa Al Bateen. The marinas offer boat-owners the opportunity to berth their craft in distinct locations that offer access to high-quality facilities and boutique services. The Eastern Mangroves Marina, located within the Eastern Mangroves complex, features 30 berths that can house boats and yachts ranging from 8-33 metres in length. Marsa Al Bateen features two marinas that can dock a total of 372 vessels ranging from 10-30 metres in length. It also features the Gulf’s first commercial dry stack that can house 138 boats up to nine metres long. Sufian H. Al Marzooqi, TDIC’s
Among the services that boat-
owners can utilise are cleaning, chandlery, boat registration and 24- hour berthing and guest assistance. Moreover, owners can take advantage of ‘Destinations’, ART Marine Marinas’ international network of exclusive marinas that offers benefits, including substantial privileges and discounts when staying at the marinas of the network. “The UAE is renowned for
Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of ART Marine as our new marina operator. This reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high quality services to boat-owners and their guests. We are confident that ART Marine will enhance our marine-based offerings in Abu Dhabi even further and we look forward to welcoming boat-owners to both Eastern Mangroves Marina and Marsa Al Bateen”. Gregor Stinner, ART Marine’s Chief
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Executive Officer, responded: “Above our high levels of service interaction, our key success is that we speak the same language as our clients, not only in terms of the ten national languages of our team, but also the understanding of boat ownership and its trials and tribulations. In this way, we can communicate effectively with our members and truly anticipate their needs with ART Marine’s 360-degree leisure marine offering, from berthing to service, yacht sales to chandlery”.
its high levels of hospitality and service, and this is something we continue through to people’s boating experiences and when it comes to yachting, ensuring members have the least inconvenience in arriving, getting their boat out on the water, returning and then administering their boating experience are the key areas we focus on. By creating a smooth process of transition for boat-owners and their guests, it sets them up for a great day out on the water,” added Stinner.
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