Marinas & Harbours

Barcelona International Boat Show 2014, October 15 – 19

This year’s 53rd edition of Barcelona International Boat Show is set to run from October 15 to 19. The event will be once again hosted by Port Vell – the only large Mediterranean port, positioned in the centre of a big city.

Fairline announces expansion of its US dealer network

Aquaknox Marine Sales has been appointed as the new authorised dealer for Fairline Boats in Tennessee, USA. The company will operate as ‘Fairline Tennessee’.

‘The Melaka Gateway’ – New island development in Malaysia’s Malacca

The new island development in Malaysia’s Malacca, ‘The Melaka Gateway’, has been recently launched by Mr. Mohammed Alshaali, Chairman of Gulf Craft, and the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul Razak. It will include Southeast Asia’s largest superyacht marina.

Porto Montenegro to present latest project developments at three major Moscow exhibitions

The prestigious superyacht homeport and marina village in the Mediterranean, Porto Montenegro will be presenting its latest project developments at the leading Moscow travel events, including the Moscow Boat Show.

International Clean Marina accreditation for Mourjan Marinas’ Lusail Marina and Almouj Marina

Both operated by Mourjan Marinas, Lusail Marina in Doha, Qatar as well as Almouj Marina in Muscat, Oman have been recently awarded with the International Clean Marina accreditation.

Bellingham Marine celebrates opening of new luxury yacht marina at Melbourne’s St. Kilda Harbour

Last month saw Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron and Bellingham Marine celebrate the grand opening of a new luxury yacht marina. The new facility can accommodate yachts measuring up to 23 meters in LOA.

VVW-Nieuwpoort Marina joins ICOMIA Marinas Group

Belgium-based VVW-Nieuwpoort Marina has been recently welcomed by the ICOMIA Marinas Group as its new member. The superyacht marina’s general manager, Steven Desloovere, will be speaking at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2014, running in June.

New ‘Miami Mega Yacht Marina’ Project

The new ‘Miami Mega Yacht Marina’ project has been unveiled by Homero Meruelo, Owner of Miami Mega Yacht Club, and his team of architects and engineers. Including 16 berths for superyachts of over 200ft in LOA, the project will require Board of County Commission approval, which is to be considered today, on March 3.

Rio de Janeiro’s Marina da Gloria: Berthing during FIFA World Cup 2014

Marina da Gloria in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro will be accommodating yachts during this year’s FIFA World Cup. The marina provides berths for yachts measuring up to 60 meters in LOA.

New website launched by Mourjan Marinas-operated Almouj Marina

Positioned in Oman, Mourjan Marinas-operated Almouj Marina has proudly launched its newly redesigned website. The superyacht marina will offer special 30 per cent discount on transient berthing at this week’s Dubai International Boat Show.

International expansion of luxury yacht builder Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef Yachts is going through intensive times of international expansion by participation in the most important boat shows and events all over the world. The Polish superyacht builder has attended the Kuwait Yacht Show, as well as the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, and will also participate in the upcoming Dubai Boat Show.

Lurssen to attend Singapore Yacht Show 2014

Lurssen will be attending this year’s Singapore Yacht Show, running at the ONE°15 Marina Club, Sentosa Cove, from April 10 to 13. So far, the premier German shipyard has launched 50 superyachts, including 10 in excess of 100m in length.