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NewsNew proposal for eco-labelling of recreational marinas
The IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has investigated how an eco-labelling system can be used to reduce the environmental impact of recreational marinas. In a report, a new proposal is presented on what eco-labelling might look like, taking into account both the scope and harmfulness of various activities. “This ...
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CVC Capital Partners completes acquisition of D-Marin
Dubai Harbour Marina is included in the CVC deal Confirmation of the acquisition of the D-Marin group facilities in Greece, Croatia and the UAE by the Luxembourg-headquartered private equity group CVC Capital Partners has been belatedly received following an announcement by British Marine, the UK’s marine ...
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Palma Club de Mar to undergo €60m transformation
Work began this week on a €60m upgrade to Club de Mar Marina in Palma de Mallorca, one of the major marinas in this leading Mediterranean yachting destination. The project is currently the largest on a public space within the marine recreational sector in Spain using private capital.
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Ireland eases lockdown, allowing marinas to reopen
Safety concerns raised with government over COVID-19 steps
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GMI chairman foresees ‘lasting change’ for marina training
Marina training will experience a “lasting change” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tony Browne, chairman of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) and marina director of Porto Montenegro. The GMI, formed in 2011, is an organisation jointly supported by British Marine and the Marina Industries Association of ...
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UK marina group to reopen marinas in England on Wednesday
Boatfolk, the new brand name that brings together Dean Reddyhoff and Quay Marinas in the UK, is to begin reopening its marinas in England on Wednesday following the relaxation of travel and leisure restrictions in the country.
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Capacity closes Miami marinas within hours of reopening
Boaters queue up for hours in Miami to get back on the water Boaters in South Florida crushed public marinas as on-water activity resumed this weekend, albeit with many more rules and restrictions. Vessels were lined up as much as two hours before opening at several ...
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St Thomas approves transfer, expansion for two marinas
The St Thomas, US Virgin Islands Coastal Zone Management Committee (CZM), meeting by video conference, has approved a pair of marina plans aimed at helping the facilities recover from the twin impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and being ravaged by two hurricanes within two weeks in 2017.
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Privatisation of Greek marina moves forward
Alimos Marina will be turned into a modern tourist port
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US marina claims $3m in damages from shipping line
The Port of Kalama in the US state of Washington has tripled its damage estimate to US$3m, and has filed suit against SM Line Corp (SM), owner of the container ship alleged to have damaged facilities and privately owned boats when it passed the marina at excessive speed early in ...
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Marinas, boat yards and boat plants re-open in three US states
On Saturday the governors of three US states announced the reopening of marinas, boat yards and marine manufacturing businesses that have been shut down for weeks as part of lockdowns related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic On Saturday the US leisure boating industry received a serious ...
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Canadian marina operator acquires four more properties
Canadian marina operator Maple Leaf Marinas has added four new properties near Toronto to its growing portfolio of premium boating facilities.
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New marina projects planned for Bahamas and Costa Rica
South Abaco island and Puerto Limon to get new facilities
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UK marinas retain Five Gold Anchor status
Port Hamble Marina, Hamble Point Marina and Mercury Yacht Harbour all paised for their atmosphere and quality of services
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New Fiji resort commits to sustainability
The developers of Nawi Island embark on innovative ways to safeguard the environment
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€300m Ayia Napa marina due for completion ahead of summer Med season
The latest Cypriot marina development, the €300m Ayia Napa marina, is close to completion and will be ready in time for the Mediterranean summer season, although with the coronavirus pandemic it is not sure how that season might be impacted upon.
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New marina bolsters Maldives’ superyacht facilities and location appeal
The recent Phase One opening of the new Crossroads Maldives luxury destination includes a new marina able to berth some 30 superyachts of up to 50m (164ft) as well as several small yachts.
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Walcon completes UK marina redevelopment
Walcon Marine, the UK-based marina builder, has completed a comprehensive reconfiguration of the mooring facilities at Lymington Town Quay in Hampshire.
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Southern Marinas acquires three new Florida locations
Southern Marinas Holdings, LLC, a partnership between a New York-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas, announced today the purchase of Hi-Lift Marina in Aventura; Hidden Harbour in Pompano Beach; and Palm Harbour in Cape Haze. These premier Florida locations were acquired from Aqua Marine Partners, LLC in a deal ...
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SF Marina continues global expansion
SF Marina, the Swedish manufacturer of floating concrete breakwaters, docks and waterfront structures, has started operations at its new manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Thailand. This is in addition to expanding its production sites in Sweden, the US and New Zealand.
