Marinas & Harbours

Iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia transformed into World’s Greatest Picnic Spot

On October 10, 2010 (10/10/10), Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge was transformed into the world’s greatest picnic spot with more than seven thousand people enjoying breakfast with a spectacular harbour view, whilst being suspended 50 metres above the water.

Mourjan Marinas IGY begins construction on the Lusail City Marina in Doha

Mourjan Marinas IGY has started construction on the first marina within the Lusail City in Doha in Qatar.

Burgess Marine expands into Superyacht market

Burgess Marine announces their expansion into the superyacht market, by entering into the partnership with Port of Cherbourg.

Vilanova Grand Marina’s new Captain and Crew Programme

Vilanova Grand Marina launches a new programme for captains and crew staying at its facilities.

Vilanova Grand Marina’s free dockage to winners of Fraser Yachts Captains Awards

Vilanova Grand Marina offered two weeks of free dockage to the winners of the 2010 Fraser Yachts Captain Dinner and Awards.

Singapore superyacht show and ICOMIA’s 2011 World Marina Conference in Singapore

A new dedicated Singapore superyacht show and ICOMIA’s 2011 World Marina Conference are both to be held in Singapore in the first half of next year. The new Singapore Yacht Show will be held from April 8-10 2011 at the One 15 Marina Club on Sentosa Island. The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2011 will be held May on 10-12.

Sardinia Yacht Services new Superyacht Marine Center in Olbia

Sardinia Yacht Services (SYS) have announced the new acquisition and launch of their own Marine Center in Olbia. The new Marine Center in Olbia will offer owners and clients the possibility to store, repair and manage yachts, vessels and tenders. The facility offers a travel with a capacity to lift up to 100 tons and space for mooring superyachts of up to 50 meters in length with a draft of 4,5 meters.

IGY releases two new berthing offers

Island Global Yachting (IGY) announced a release of two new innovative berthing offers.

First stage of the Santa Barbara Marina upgrade completed

The first stage of the upgrade on Santa Barbara Harbor’s Marina, along California’s southern coast, is completed.

Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina sell 4th berth this year

Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina announces their fourth berth sale in 2010.

Superyacht Refit Facility Nears Completion in Bodrum, Turkey

Aganlar Boatyard is close to completing a major extension of their well-established boat building and re-fit yard in Bodrum, Turkey. They are working with Marine Trade Centre to implement an integrated PR and marketing campaign highlighting the unique new facilities and skills which Aganlar is bringing to the superyacht refit market in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Shamrock Quay Marina winner of the best overall award at the 2010 MDL in Bloom Competition

MDL Marinas announces the winners of their 2010 MDL in Bloom Competition.