2 INDUSTRY NEWS Port Louis Marina now complete I


t has been announced by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas that the highly anticipated berthing expansion at Port Louis Marina is now complete.


The Grenada Tourism Authority has now met with the Port Louis Marina team to open the new pontoons and congratulate the marina on offering such excellent berthing facilities to the island. The 90 new berths were designed by


Camper & Nicholsons Marinas ranging from 12-22 metres on two new piers and also include triple berths due to


the proliferation of catamarans. This formed part of an exciting expan- sion development boasting greater opportunity for a larger number of yacht visitors and long lease berthing options in the marina. The berths are serviced by anodised


aluminium Quantum Pedestals installed by Rolec Services. Some of these berths offer both US and Eu- ropean sockets, thereby encouraging global uptake in visitors to Grenada. Rolec Services also equipped Port Louis Marina with the BerthMaster


Left to right: Charlotte Bonin, Marina Manager; Joel Grey, Senior Berthing Master; Lisa Scipio-Green, Office & HR Manager; Andrew Garland, Business Development Manager; Nikoyan Roberts, Nautical Development Manager, Grenada Tourism Authority; and Chinel Sandy, Nautical Development Assistant, Grenada Tourism Authority.


electricity and water management system, offering an effortless operat- ing method. Marina Manager Charlotte Bonin


commented, “We have seen an increase of demand for seasonal and visiting yachts to Port Louis Marina and the offer of the new berthing is to better facilitate charter yachts visiting the island of Grenada, and further support sailing events and regattas with more berthing solutions. We are delighted to open in time for the Caribbean season”. Grenada Tourism Authority CEO


Quantum Pedestals installed by Rolec Services at Port Louis Marina.


Patricia Maher stated, “Grenada’s unspoiled sailing grounds and safe surroundings have made the destination a hub for yacht stop-offs and extended cruises. After a bumper growth of 14% in yachting arrivals in 2018, we are pleased to maintain


GMI appoints new leader


A new Chairman was appointed to lead the Global Marina Institute (GMI) at its annual meeting held during METSTRADE in Amsterdam. GMI is responsible for the oversight of marina education, training and certification of marina personnel administered globally through the Marina Industries Association and British Marine. For the past three years, John


Hogan, CMP, from Australia has held the position of independent GMI


Chairman. At the meeting held on 18 November, the position of Chairman was formally transferred to Tony Browne, CMM, Marina Director of Porto Montenegro. Much has been achieved under the


leadership of John Hogan, including re-establishing co-operation with the Association of Marina Industries in the USA, a review and upgrade of GMI course content and cementing the Certified Marina Professional (CMP) as a recognised and valued


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certification. John stated, “GMI has an important role to build our industry professionalism and it has been a very rewarding three years”. Tony Browne has been the most


recent Chairman of the British Marine CMM/CMP’s group and has ten years senior marina industry experience. Tony gave thanks to the work of John Hogan and said he looked forward to increasing the awareness and perceived value of GMI courses and the CMM and CMP certifications.


Tony Browne (left) and John Hogan.


the momentum with 20,954 visitors visiting our shores year-to-date in 2019; we are thrilled to be amongst the world’s top boating spots”. The additional berths will help support the much needed space for many international events hosted at the marina, including the RORC Trans- atlantic Race, World Arc and Oyster World Rally, along with more regional boat and charter shows. Owned and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, Port Louis Marina overlooks the historic capital of St. Georges and is designed to reflect the traditional Creole architecture. The marina has transformed Grenada’s yachting facilities, providing an ideal base from which to explore the unspoilt cruising destination of the Grenadines and the Windward Islands of the Southern Caribbean.


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