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GLOBAL REVIEW 2021 The Genoa Superyacht Hub project also began, comprising two marinas: Waterfront Marina, to cater for vessels of 8-110m (26-360ft) and Marina Genova, with berths for yachts up to 130m (430ft). Waterfront Marina, with a long offshore breakwater, will accommodate superyachts requiring maintenance and help establish Genoa as a home port for very large yachts. Additional work to revitalise Genoa’s waterfront will start in mid-January 2022 and should be complete in 2028, costing €350 million – one of Italy’s most significant urban redevelopment works. Plans for a 12ha (30 acre) project to regenerate the waterfront, port and part of the Italian city of Civitanova Marche also aim to create a new super hub for tourism and large yachts at the centre of the Adriatic coast. Eurobuilding will build and engineer the project, to comprise 758 berths of 6 to 70m (30 to 230ft), at an estimated investment of €150 million. In Greece, a plan to develop a new marina in the north of Corfu progressed despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction was to take place in two stages to eventually comprise a 400-berth marina able to accommodate yachts of 80m (262ft) and above. D-Marin Global Marina Network welcomed Marina Tribunj as the fourth destination in its 1,760-berth Croatia cluster. Located on the Adriatic coast, it is a peaceful marina with 220 wet berths and 50 dry berths. In Montenegro, Drydocks World made plans to transform the former Bijela Shipyard in Boka Bay into a world class superyacht hub in Dana Point Harbor in Dana Point, California received the green light for an ambitious redevelopment. a major move to drive the maritime industry forward in the region. In neighbouring Serbia, Sebre Marina Dorćol appointed UK-based consultancy Marina Projects to help with the design and delivery of a new marina and waterfront development in the capital Belgrade to offer space for boats up to 14m (46ft). Located on the River Danube, it will be the first modern fullservice marina in the city and involves a €300 million regeneration of a site previously used as a power station. In northern Europe, Sweden’s Värmdö Municipality opened the first phase of its new marina at Stavsnäs Vinterhamn (Winter Harbour). Offering slips for 70 boats, the marina is protected by a 70m (230ft) SF Marina breakwater. Phase two will begin in spring 2022. In the UK, Cornwall-based CAD Architects was appointed to draw up new plans for the £100 million transformation of the waterfront at Holyhead in Anglesea, Wales, to include IGY Marina Málaga will offer much-needed superyacht berthing in the centre of one of Spain’s most vibrant cities. a 250-berth marina. Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River in Hampshire, England, also reopened with 66 new marina berths, including larger ones to suit vessels up to 20m (66ft). Premier Marinas purchased Universal Marina on the River Hamble, which provides 249 berths, a 130 boat drystack facility and a full-service boatyard, including a 75 tonne travel hoist. Developments down under Developments continued apace in Australia, where superyacht charter helped boost the market considerably, with vessels attracted to the country and its buoyant domestic charter market. Queensland saw the majority of developments in 2021. Proposals for a new 0 million maintenance and refit hub at Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Queensland are perfectly timed and will enable the yard to service large luxury yachts over 50m (164ft) in length. The expansion will include a syncrolift capable of lifting superyachts of up to 3,000 tonnes. North Harbour marina in Moreton Bay near Brisbane will be transformed into a world-class waterfront destination, boasting a 400-berth marina and 500 dry storage slots, set within 570ha (1,410 acres) of prime waterfront land. Superior Jetties progressed work on new marina berths at the Sanctuary Cove Resort. Since the project began in late 2019, the AU million redevelopment has seen the addition of 61 new berths, including a dedicated superyacht arm catering for vessels over 50m (164ft). The covered marina berths 46 www.marinaworld.com – January/February 2022
INSPIRING BUSINESS SUCCESS QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA 2-DAY CONFERENCE TRADE EXHIBITION NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Showcasing innovations in new marina and boatyard products and services. PROGRAM Sunday 22 May - Welcome reception. Cruise the Broadwater on the superyacht YOT Club Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th May - 2-day Conference & Trade Exhibition Monday 23rd May - Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors Tuesday 24th May - Gala Dinner Wednesday 25th May - Technical Tour visiting 3 of Australia's best marina facilities CONFERENCE TRADE EXHIBITION NETWORKING Presentations, panels and workshops Meet face-to-face with over 30 vendors Numerous opportunities to network with industry peers www.marinas22.com
