Inside Track June July 2017

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Karpaz Gate Marina, Cyprus 

Essential reading for marina and waterfront developers, planners and operators

Menorca’s Shipyard Palma sets international precedent 

Members of Menorca’s government, conservation groups and the 

president and director of the Balearic Port Authority (APB) visited 

STP Shipyard Palma in April with a view to replicating its “open 

shipyard” model. 

An extensive tour conducted by José María Campuzano, CEO 

at the shipyard, included the fuel station, dry dock pits, selective 

recycling points and the dry dock itself, which is occupied by 

boats being repaired and large craft undergoing refits. 

The open model, Campuzano highlighted, encourages the 

more than 450 companies registered to work within the facilities 

to compete to deliver the best service. This ensures quality and 

efficiency for visitors. “The captains and boat owners are highly 

appreciative of this feature, as it enables them to control costs 

and the timing of the refits,” he said. 

Joan Rosselló, general manager, said the shipyard is increasingly 

more in demand, which “makes it very difficult to organise 

the daily scheduling of the dry dock. This is because boat owners 

often unexpectedly extend their stay and there are incoming 

craft that you need to put on hold until the boat occupying their 

space leaves. We always try to do our best though, leaving 

no-one without a place.” 

One noteworthy aspect is the environmentally-friendly 

measures the shipyard has put in place, such as using special 

protective canopies to cover boats during painting or sanding 

jobs. The canopies are flame-retardant and fitted with extractors. 

The group was also interested in a new fire engine owned 

by STP. It was brought directly from Germany and, after a few 

modifications, it now provides immediate response in the event 

of a fire. 

“It is extremely useful having it here as it means we don’t have 

to wait for the fire service to arrive, but instead we can get on 

with tackling the incident, preventing the fire from spreading. 

Once the firemen arrive we hand over to them,” explained 

Rosselló. 

In the words of Joan Gual de Torrella, president of the APB, 

STP’s open shipyard model is one the APB wishes to replicate 

in Menorca. The formula allows several boats to be serviced 

simultaneously and enables existing companies to work in a safe 

and environmentally-friendly location without the need for major 

investment. 

More marinas sign up for LuxBerths’ superyacht berth booking platform 

Following the successful launch of new superyacht berth booking 

platform, LuxBerths, in Asia earlier this year, the company has 

added several more prestigious marinas to its client base. 

One15 Marina in Singapore, Ocean Marina in Thailand, Royal 

Langkawi in Malaysia and Abell Point in Australia have all signed 

up. 

The company says the next stage will be to focus on Europe. 

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However, some European marinas are keen to get in on the early 

stages of the project. Camper & Nicholson’s Cesme Marina and 

Kos Marina, Greece, have already signed up and there are several 

others to be announced shortly. 

LuxBerths has a database of over 500 marinas, which 

collectively offer 18,000 superyacht berths. Yacht operators can 

search, select and book berths easily and conveniently. 

www.marinaworld.com – June/July 2017

Events 

Marine17 

Australian marina receives accreditations 

30 July – 1 August 2017 

Marine17 will be held 

this year at the new ICC 

Sydney, Australia’s premier 

convention, exhibition and 

events centre. Marine17 

is Asia Pacific’s largest 

recreational marine 

industry and boating safety 

conference and trade 

exhibition. Set to attract 

more than 500 attendees 

and more than 70 

exhibitors from across the 

region, the three-day event 

will bring together marina 

sector leaders, from state 

and federal governments 

and industry to discuss 

key sectoral issues across 

themes including: boating 

business, marinas, boating 

safety and light commercial 

marine. 

For more information, visit: 

www.marine17.com 

AMM courses 

17-21 July 

17-22 September 

The Marina Industries 

Association (MIA) is 

bringing its Advanced 

Marina Management 

(AMM) course to South 

East Asia in July, in a 

first for the organisation. 

The AMM offers its 

graduates both a national 

and international 

business perspective on 

management issues and 

an invaluable network of 

international contacts. 

The course goes beyond 

the basics to teach 

marina management best 

practices. 

AMM Thailand will take 

place at the Ocean Marina 

Yacht Club in Pattaya on 

17-21 July and at the 

Metro Mirage Hotel in 

Sydney, Australia on 17-22 

September. 


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Photo (left to right): Stuart Walton, MIA director presents MOFSC club commodore John Bryson (centre) and general 

manager Andrew Henshaw with the accreditations 

Mandurah Offshore Fishing 

and Sailing Club (MOFSC) in 

Western Australia has been 

formally accredited as a Level 3 

Clean Marina and as a 5 

Gold Anchor marina under 

the new Global Gold Anchor 

Scheme. 

MOFSC is a modern 

220-berth floating marina that 

includes a 200m Collector 

Jetty, 123 hardstand bays 

along with launching ramps 

and wash-down bays within 

the Peel Region of Western 

Australia. 

The International Clean 

Marinas environmental 

programme is administered 

by the Marina Industries 

Association (MIA) with 

independent auditors 

assessing each participating 

marina. Assessments include 

mechanical activities, boat 

maintenance and storage, 

facility management, 

workshops, mechanical, 

shipwright and boat repair, 

emergency planning and 

equipment and boater 

education. 

MIA director, Stuart Walton, 

said MOFSC’s “significant 

achievement is important as it 

demonstrates environmental 

leadership to the wider 

community.” 

He added that there are now 

six Clean Marina-accredited 

facilities in Western Australia, 

with a number of other 

marinas currently preparing 

for audits. “In total, there are 

69 marinas across Australia 

and Asia committed to 

environmental best practice,” 

he confirmed. 

MOFSC gained Gold Anchor 

accreditation in 2012, but 

it has made considerable 

improvements to the facilities 

and services it offers since 

then. 

Andrew Henshaw, general 

manager of MOFSC, said: 

“It is an honour to receive 

both accreditations … which 

focus on environmental 

and operational standards, 

excellent customer service 

and the quality in our facility. 

The accreditations reflect 

MOFSC’s commitment to 

continually strive for best 

practice in membership 

and marina operations and 

recreational boating 

facilities.” 

Association of Marina Industries elects 2017 board 

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has 

elected its 2017 officers and directors. Brad 

Gross CMM was reappointed chair; Joe Riley 

CMM of Windmill Marina Association, was 

reappointed vice chair; Chris Petty of Suntex 

Waterfront Management was reappointed 

treasurer; and Chris Dolan of Marina Electrical 

Equipment was appointed secretary. 

This year, AMI welcomes one new member 

elected to the 2017 Board of Directors for 

a three-year term, Jason Johnson of Marine 

Travelift. Meanwhile, the AMI board bids 

farewell to Mick Webber of HydroHoist Marine 

Group. 

Johnson will join the existing board of directors, 

which includes: Keith Knowlton, CMM of 

Riverside Yacht Club; Ronaldo Souza, CMM 

of Westrec Marinas; Austin Cameron of VIP 

Marina; Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina; John 

Chiazza of USI Insurance Services; Bob Evans 

CMM; Jeff Rose, CMM of Safe Harbor Marinas; 

Michael Short, CMM of Vancouver Marina; 

Mitch Jones of Tennessee Marina Association; 

Kevin Thompson of Bellingham Marine; David 

Bluestone of Morningstar Properties; Rick 

Chapman, CMM of Port of Sunnyside Club; Alex 

Laidlaw, CMM of Westrec Marinas; and John 

Swick, CMM of Safe Harbor Marinas. 

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Vilamoura Marina to open high performance sailing centre 

Vilamoura Marina, the largest marina in 

Portugal, has opened a new sailing centre, 

aiming to provide a place for high-level 

sailing competitors to train and stay. 

The Vilamoura International Hi 

Performance Sailing Centre is the 

result of a partnership between the 

Companhia Náutica (Nautical Company) 

and Vilamoura Marina. It will be open 

year-round, with the busiest period 

expected between October and May, due 

to unfavourable weather conditions for 

training in central and northern Europe 

during this time. This will allow athletes to 

plan their stay according to the needs of 

the team. 

It will offer help on the physical 

condition of each team member, advice on 

the appropriate diet to attain the desired 

performance, and practical, academic and 

psychological support. 

The centre offers a varied fleet of 

vessels, including Optimist 420, 29ers, 

and Olympic class Laser Standard, Laser 

Radial, Laser 4.9 and 470s. In addition to 

sailing vessels, it provides semi-rigid boats 

for trainers’ use. 

With this new equipment the centre 

seeks to attract athletes from Northern 

Europe, but it will also be ideal for athletes 

from Asia looking to establish a European 

training base. 

Vilamoura Marina has a long history 

of organising competitions and bringing 

together high performance athletes, 

including the World Cup Optimist and 

the Regatta Carnival. The marina has 825 

berths and can accommodate vessels up 

to 60m. 

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Marinalife launches superyacht edition 

Marinalife has launched its first 

superyacht edition, featuring 

detailed cruising itineraries 

from Maine to the Florida 

Keys in the US. It is tailored to 

facilities, captains and crews 

with yachts over 80ft. 

It provides essential cruising 

information including marina 

details, service centres, fuel 

locations, provisions and 

events catering to large yachts. 

The guide complements 

Marinalife’s quarterly lifestyle 

publication, Marinalife 

magazine, which is distributed 

nationally and provides articles 

on marina destinations and 

cruising stories, captains tips, 

history, weekend trips and 

more to boaters and marinas 

in the United States, Canada, 

Bahamas and the Caribbean. 

“This type of special edition 

gets me closer and closer to 

my vision for Marinalife, which 

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Joy McPeters, president of 

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Community rallies 

at Neyland Yacht Haven 

Neyland Yacht Haven in Wales, UK, has 

completed essential maintenance work by 

replacing 60 pontoon piles in its upper basin. 

A marina survey, undertaken last autumn, 

identified that the pontoon piles had reached 

the end of their natural life span and required 

replacing. Working with Falmouth Divers and 

Williams Shipping, old piles were removed and 

new 25m piles were installed over an eight 

week period at the start of the year. 

In an encouraging show of community spirit, 

a wide range of local companies helped the 

work by offering staff, services and support to 

the marina and berth holders affected by the 

work. Dale Sailing, East Llanion boatyard and 

Milford Marina offered winter storage to boat 

owners while a range of local marine companies 

supported the work, including Granger Tubolt 

Ltd and Cleddau Marine. 

Beggars Reach B&B also provided 

accommodation for the seven staff who resided 

in the area during the project. 

The project finished on time in the first week 

of March, allowing berth holders to return to 

the upper basin ahead of the new sailing season. 

Neyland Yacht Haven enjoys an unrivalled 

location within the spectacular Pembrokeshire 

Coast National Park. The marina boasts 420 

berths, fully serviced with power and water, free 

Wi-Fi, toilets, shower and laundry facilities, 24- 

hour security, nearby boatyard and much more. 

Its ‘Haven Pod’, a beautiful eco-friendly 

floating pod, provides unique accommodation 

for families. Complete with outdoor decking and 

seating area, the pod is self-catered, heated and 

well insulated. A larger version, the Pod+, has 

just been completed and is ready for use. 

In numbers, the Neyland pontoon project 

took: 

8 weeks from start to finish 

11 staff involved on-site 

3.2 tonnes – the weight of each pile 

60 piles removed 

60 piles towed into position and installed 

138 tonnes – the weight of the barge that 

removed and fitted each pile 

480 feet of scaffold tubing required 

660 feet of rope used to attach finger 

pontoons together 

200 metres of pontoon to removeand 

reinstall 

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INTERNATIONAL MARINA OF THE YEAR 2017 

This year, Karpaz Gate Marina – the only marina in Northern Cyprus – was voted The Yacht Harbour Association’s International 

Marina of the Year. Inside Track looks at how its unique location and world-class services have boosted its global appeal 

Since its opening in 2011, Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyprus 

has proved a popular destination for Mediterranean cruisers and 

has racked up a number of awards. It is the first modern marina 

in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, positioned in a protected bay 

on the north side of the beautiful Karpaz Peninsula, just 48 miles from 

Turkey. It offers six pontoons with capacity for 300 yachts and has, since 

its inception, catered for superyachts and larger vessels. It is also an 

official port of entry and serves as a convenient starting point for boaters 

to discover the stunning coastline, sail to the southern Turkish coastline 

or head towards the Greek Islands. 

This year, The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) voted it their 

“International Marina of the Year”, adding another accolade to its existing 

5 Gold Anchor status and ICOMIA Clean Marina standard. Since its win 

in January, the marina has reported a 30% increase in berthing enquiries 

from boat owners and more interest from general visitors. 

Harbour master, Deniz Akaltan, said: “To be recognised as the 

International Marina of the Year for 2017 is a huge honour for Karpaz 

Gate. Since winning the award, we have been busy preparing for the 2017 

season. We have seen an increase in interest from international boat 

owners over the past few months and therefore anticipate 2017 will be a 

very successful year.” 

He added: “Since we opened in 2011, we have developed the marina 

and welcomed new visitors from around the world. This award is the 

outcome of an incredible amount of work and commitment by the 

marina team. We are now planning to lead the development of North 

Cyprus and introduce it to more sailors and international boaters.” 

Liza Singer, owner’s representative of Karpaz Bay Resort, told Inside 

Track: “As the first yacht marina in Northern Cyprus, the project to 

develop Karpaz Gate Marina has been an incredibly rewarding and 

ambitious challenge. The division in Cyprus and the fact that TRNC is a 

self-declared state meant we were faced with the task of attracting yachts 

to an unknown, unrecognised, internationally embargoed country, 

and to a rural area like the Karpaz. We knew we had to invest and give 

significant attention to every detail – attractive berthing packages, 

maintenance and service, as well as food and beverage hospitality. It 

is extremely peaceful and safe on the island and we continue to have a 

positive outlook that we can harness the potential to attract more yachts 

and to increase the popularity of cruising in Northern Cyprus.” 

Offering world-class facilities 

Karpaz Gate’s offerings are many and varied. It caters for yachts ranging 

from five metres to megayachts of 55m. The marina is immensely proud 

of its boatyard, which it describes as one of the most well-equipped and 

flexible facilities in the region. It features an 18,000m 2 dry dock and a 

300-tonne capacity travel hoist and service pedestals, capable of lifting 

vessels up to 45m and with a beam of up to 10m, including catamarans. 

The boatyard can carry out major projects and renewal work for 

superyachts and yachts, as well as refit, repairs and season preparation 

service projects. The marina technical staff are on site to conduct and 

execute any scope of project and specialist work. The marina organises 

and provides requested technical services on site and professional 

sub-contractors can be engaged from South Cyprus or from Turkey, if 

required. 

The duty-free status at the marina provides extra benefits for clients 

with savings on spare parts, fuel, technical service and supplies. 

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At the west end of the marina development, 

a short walk along the promenade, a beach 

club offers berth holders complimentary use of 

a 33m infinity pool, a private beach and water 

float, Jacuzzi, children’s pool and decking area 

with private cabanas and loungers. Other 

amenities include showers and changing 

rooms. The beach club restaurant and bar 

serves drinks, snacks, pizza and grilled food. 

A water sports centre provides a variety of 

ocean kayaks for hire, as well as fins and masks 

for snorkelling around the clear water bay. 

Other activities include expert scuba diving 

tours and tuition, and swimming lessons. A 

gym is fully-equipped with running machines, 

cross-trainers, rowing machines, weight 

machines and dumbbells with TV screens. 

The marina’s restaurant, Hemingway’s 

Resto-Bar, is perfect for outside or inside 

dining and refreshments. A contemporary 

restaurant, it offers seasonal menus featuring 

international and traditional Cypriot and 

Turkish cuisine, as well as drinks and cocktails. 

There is a nightly happy hour between 5pm 

and 8pm. It also features live music nights on 

Fridays, incorporating a traditional set menu. 

The marina also has a ship chandlery, yacht 

club, mini-market, a pump-out station and its 

own treatment centre for waste. It produces its 

own freshwater on site. 

A recognised port of entry, the marina 

benefits from duty-free status, which gives 

boat owners savings on fuel, technical service 

and supplies. It offers tax-free short-term rates, 

and winter and annual berthing packages that 

include free anti-fouling. 

Exploring North Cyprus 

Just 40 miles south of Turkey, the Turkish 

Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is the 

Mediterranean’s best-kept secret. It boasts 

over 240 miles of coastline, much of which 

is sandy and uncrowded, especially the 

stretches along the 70km Karpaz Peninsula, 

a spectacular, tapering finger of land pointing 

northeast towards Turkey and Syria. Known 

for its slow pace of life, value for money and 

delightful village-feel, it combines beautiful 

bays and enchanting historical sites with yearround 

sunshine. 

The island has distinct personalities. There 

is Morphou and its citrus groves in the west 

and, in the north, the Venetian harbour town 

of Girne, backed by the dramatic wooded 

slopes of the Besparmak or Five Finger 

Mountains. The Karpaz panhandle is in the 

east, in the region of Iskele, while the ‘outdoor 

museum’ of Famagusta on the eastern coast 

boasts a number of historic sites and sandy 

bays. Nicosia, influenced by Venetian and 

British architecture, is also a fascinating city 

to explore. 

A cruise around the Karpaz Peninsula 

could include Kyrenia Ancient Harbour, a 

bustling, atmospheric harbour full of history 

and charm, as well as interesting shops, cafés, 

restaurants and bars. Founded in the 10th 

century BC and shaped like a horseshoe, 

Kyrenia Castle guards the harbour and towers 

over the entrance. Further on is “Escape 

Beach” – a scenic stretch of coast five nautical 

miles from Kyrenia and Alagadi Turtle Beach, 

a large sandy beach with views of mountains 

behind it where Loggerhead and green turtles 

come to nest. Kaplica Bay is a beautiful spot 

to anchor between Kyrenia and Karpaz Gate, 

with a sandy beach perfect for swimming and 

snorkelling. 

Further round the peninsula, boaters will 

find the historic Apostolos Andreas Monastery, 

one of Karpaz Peninsula’s most popular tourist 

attractions. The cruise could end at Famagusta 

Harbour, home to the largest port of North 

Cyprus. The many historic attractions include 

churches, mosques, monasteries, ruins, 

dungeons, castles and museums. 

For those who prefer shorter sails, there are 

several spectacular anchorages dotted along 

the 240 miles of coastline of the TRNC. A 

short sail away there is the southern Turkish 

coastline and the harbours of Alanya, Antalya, 

Marmaris and Bodum. And, in just under 300 

nautical miles, it is possible to reach Rhodes, 

the gateway to the Greek islands. 

The natural landscapes of Cyprus include 

mountainous peaks, as well as an abundance of 

flora and fauna and notable wildlife, including 

the region’s rare turtles and wild donkeys. 

For shops and restaurants, Famagusta, 

Nicosia and Kyrenia are a short drive away, 

while sites such as Saint Hilarion Castle, 

Bellapais Abbey and more is nearby. Golf and 

tennis in a spectacular setting are available at 

Korineum Golf and Country Club, where spa 

facilities are also on site. 


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At a glance 

well positioned in a protected bay 

300 berths (max LOA 60m) 

port of entry 

duty-free status 

18,000m 2 dry storage area 

modern and fully-equipped 

workshops 

300-ton travel lift 

fuel (Euro diesel and gasoline) 

complimentary WiFi for berth 

holders 

24/7 CCTV, security personnel and 

access control 

power and fresh water for every 

berth 

beach club with 33m infinity pool 

watersports and diving centre 

restaurant 

gym 

art gallery/film theatre 

activities, including barbecues, live 

music and film nights 

pump-out station 

waste treatment centre 

concierge and VIP service 

chandlery 

laundry room 

mini market 

international currency ATM 

Cyprus yachts brokerage and new 

boat sales office

ABELL POINT PROGRESS 

UNDETERRED BY STORM 

Abell Point Marina in Queensland, Australia is set to complete 

new developments this year, alongside an unexpected Cyclone 

Debbie clean-up 

Five gold anchor-accredited marina Abell Point is expanding 

its offerings by constructing a new park and customer lounge. 

Several years in planning, 2.5 hectares of private parkland is 

under construction to create a relaxing leisure hub within the marina 

precinct, for guests and visitors to enjoy. When complete, it will provide 

an area of lush parkland with stunning views over the marina, including a 

35m round splash park with water fountain play area, an intimate outdoor 

space for weddings and ceremonies, an open area for hosting concerts 

and events, seating and relaxation areas, a mobile café and a beach area. The 

development is due to complete in the middle of the year. 

Another key addition is the Ocean Club, a 22m floating customer lounge that will 

be berthed in the south marina precinct on ‘Q’ arm. It will provide a range of deluxe 

amenities for customers staying at Abell Point, including 12 first-class private ensuite 

bathrooms and a fully equipped laundry area on the ground floor. The 

second floor will provide a contemporary customer lounge complete with 

an exclusive waterfront sundeck area offering stunning marina views. The 

pontoon design is bathed in wooden panelling, stainless steel and open 

spaces, designed to make full use of the natural tropical Whitsunday sea 

breeze. 

As well as upgrades to the private amenities in both the north and 

south village – and upgrades to power and the pontoons in the north 

marina – the marina has recently purchased the Barcelona Tapas 

Restaurant. This will be relaunched with a new interior design, new 

menu, new vision and focus on providing exquisite cuisine. 

After the storm 

In March, the largest weather event ever to hit the Whitsundays descended 

on Queensland. Sustained winds reached 119mph and power outages affected 

63,000 homes in the region. The cyclone is considered the most dangerous to impact 

Queensland since Cyclone Yasi in 2011 and the deadliest to hit Australia since Cyclone 

Tracy in 1974. It killed at least 12 people, primarily as a result of extreme flooding. It formed 

as a tropical low on 23 March and gradually intensified to a named tropical cyclone on 26 

March. 

Inevitably, it hit Abell Point. But, considering the force and duration of the storm, the 

marina held up remarkably well. The team worked hard to restore normality following 

damage to infrastructure, boats, houses, businesses and native flora. The pontoon 

structures in the north marina were damaged due to the relentless wind and the waves 

constantly crashing over the rock wall at the highest point of the tide and for hours 

afterwards. 

Quick to act, staff conducted a full damage assessment and estimated that replacement 

pontoons would take between three and four months to be fully operational. As the pontoons 

in the north end needed replacing anyway, the marina decided to install brand new ones rather 

than repair the old. 

There was also minor damage to some pontoon fingers in the south marina and ongoing 

maintenance and repairs will be carried out over the next two months. However, the marina village stood 

up well, with only cosmetic damage to buildings, tenancies and infrastructure. The walkway to ‘L’ arm was destroyed, 

but a temporary replacement walkway has already been installed, allowing fuel services to resume. A new walkway is 

being manufactured and will be ready for installation just five weeks following the storm. 

Even though 507 vessels were berthed at Abell Point when Debbie hit, just two vessels sank in their berths and three 

broke their lines. One ended up on the rock wall and the other two on nearby Shingley Beach. Various vessels have 

cosmetic damage in the form of scratches, bent railings and torn sails, but insurance assessors for all major companies 

were quickly on site to assist boat owners with their claims. 

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