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Royal Docks 2012 Progress at London Olympics

January 26, 2012

Marina Projects are happy to confirm that plans for Superyacht berthing in the Royal Docks, which will go along with the Olympic Games 2012, are now well advanced. The launch of this unique facility was announced during the Monaco Yacht Show in September and already four superyachts of sizes between 42 and 65 metres have reserved their berths. Other enquiries are pending.

RoyalDocks2012-Logo

Comprehensive details of the facilities are now being unveiled. These include 24 hour concierge services by MGMT, 24 hour security, VIP lounge, VIP parking, and other support services.

All yachts visiting the Royal Docks for the 2012 Olympic games will be provided with free access to MGMT’s Superyacht concierge services. These includes all the essential services such as provisioning, fuel, waste removal and pilotage plus luxury Olympic packages including the Games themselves, VIP transport by water, road, jet or helicopter, and luxury hospitality venues. Additional arrangements can be made for hotel, restaurant, club and theatre bookings, personal shopping, tailors, bespoke jewellery, spa services and much more.

With close proximity to the main Olympic stadium and event centres, the City Airport, and the Docklands Light Railway, the Superyacht dock is ideally positioned at the heart of Olympic action in 2012.

Marina Projects to optimise Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand

January 12, 2012

Based on an extensive selection and tender process led by Waterfront Auckland, Marina Projects Ltd the UK marina and waterfront consultancy specialist has been awarded a contract for a Masterplan Study to optimise Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand.

Westhaven Marina, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Westhaven Marina, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Westhaven Marina is one of the largest marinas in the southern hemisphere with some 1,900 berths. The study will focus on the configuration of the Westhaven Marina water-space accommodating both current and future boating trends. The water space masterplan must ensure that Westhaven Marina maintains an international level of service provision and will place an emphasis on marina functionality, utilisation of the available water-space and the optimisation of commercial yields.

To deliver the study, Marina Projects will work with Mott MacDonald. Marina Projects and Mott MacDonald have already worked together extensively in Hong Kong and other areas of the Asia Pacific region as part of an existing collaboration agreement.

Marina Projects’ wealth of international experience in marina design and development with specialist knowledge of marina business planning brings an added dimension to the project. Marina Projects’ close links with the marine leisure industry worldwide and experience of detailed engagement with stakeholders will ensure that Westhaven Marina is positioned as a world class marina.

Marina Projects’ Director Mike Ward said, “We are delighted to have been selected by Waterfront Auckland for this study and our team are already undertaking preparatory work in advance of a visit in mid-January. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in such a prestigious project and we look forward to further expanding our activities in the region.”

New Superyacht Facility in the Falkland Islands

January 12, 2012

Marina Projects are happy to announce that in partnership with PLC Architects they have been awarded the contract for a Masterplan Study of Stanley Waterfront in the Falkland Islands. Marina Projects Ltd were invited to submit a proposal for the provision of Master Planning Consultancy Services for Stanley Waterfront & Public Jetty, Falkland Islands in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC).

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands

Marina Projects‘ wealth of international experience in mixed waterfront design and development with a particular and specialist knowledge of the marine sector brings a further dimension to the master planning process with an informed understanding of the driving forces and influences that led to the successful integration of water and land based activities.  This is based upon our depth of experience in the design, development and operation of marinas and berthing for leisure and commercial craft.  In addition, Marina Projects’ close links with the marine industry worldwide and ability to engage fully with stakeholders, the superyacht sector and the expanding Antarctic expedition and cruise ship market will help ensure that the Stanley waterfront masterplan is truly optimised and in a position to fully exploit the high value tourism opportunities and potential.

The aim of the Falkland Islands Government is to encourage long term economic growth, in part through the development of tourism including a wider recognition of the Falkland Islands; a naturally beautiful, unique and remote destination that is the unspoilt Gateway to the Antarctic.

New marina consultancy team in Asia Pacific: Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong

May 10, 2011

Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong team up in a new partnership which offers a seamless collaboration between marina consultancy and maritime – coastal engineering expertise.

Asia Pacific Map

Asia Pacific Map

Marina developers and investors can now benefit from a comprehensive and unrivalled consultancy service available throughout the Asia Pacific region. Marina Projects and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong are fully committed to providing environmentally sustainable solutions to all aspects of marina design. This teamwork approach has already been applied successfully on the prestigious Baroque on Lamma project in Hong Kong.

Marina Projects has provided advice on all aspects of marina design and waterfront development in over 20 countries worldwide and projects include Porto Montenegro in the Mediterranean.

Mott MacDonald Hong Kong has played a major role in the development of marine infrastructure throughout the Asia Pacific region and utilises state of the art numerical simulation of wave dynamics.

Geoff Phillips, Director of Marina Projects commented:

“In the Asia Pacific region the marine infrastructure requirements will prove fundamental to any marina scheme and it is important to assess the engineering implications at the earliest stage of the feasibility and concept design process. The partnership with Mott MacDonald Hong Kong complements Marina Projects skills and we look forward to expanding our operations in the region”.

Chris Howley, Division Director in Mott MacDonald Hong Kong’s office said

“We are delighted to be able to continue working with Marina Projects in the Asia Pacific region as the marina development opportunities grow. Our experience in maritime and coastal protection together with Marina Projects marina expertise is unrivalled in the region”.