The new ‘Miami Mega Yacht Marina’ project on the Miami River has been unveiled, including 16 covered slips for superyachts measuring approximately 200 feet in length. It was presented by Homero Meruelo, Owner of Miami Mega Yacht Club, Tony Rodriguez-Tellacheche Architect, HCS Developers and Susan Engle Enviro Care to the Miami River Commission’s Urban Infill Working Group & Greenways Subcommittee on February 19, and is to be considered by the full Miami River Commission today, on March 3.
Rendering of new Miami Mega Yacht Marina - Image credit to HCD Construction Group
In addition to 16 superyacht berths, the presented project features clubhouse, with one Captain’s Quarters / Warehouse area per slip. The site is an existing marine related industrial facility, zoned D3, and the current DERM Marine Operating Permit includes 45 boat slips. Moreover, separated by curtains, work on vessels will be allowed following DERM’s required Best Management Practices, including a little sanding, painting, etc.
The project will require Board of County Commission approval for the private property owner to conduct needed maintenance dredging of the existing water slips to the 15 foot depth of the adjacent designated federal navigable channel. Ms. Engle, former President of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, noted the incredibly positive economic impacts and jobs generated by mega-yachts docking in Miami for several weeks, while filling provisions before long trips.
Mr. Meruelo notes these Mega Yachts will often be towed to and from the facility, and do not have frequent short trips such as the smaller boats docked there now. Mr. Meruelo noted the Miami-Mega Yacht Club will be unique in the world, featuring adjacent quarters, clubhouse, etc.
