2024 March/April Marina World

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Oasis to manage
Dania Beach
USA: Oasis Marinas has secured a strategic partnership with the City
of Dania Beach in South Florida to manage its municipal marina.
“We are delighted to welcome
Dania Beach Marina to our portfolio
and are proud to be part of such
an integral aspect of Dania Beach’s
community fabric,” said Oasis
Marinas CEO Kenneth Svendsen.
“Dania Beach Marina is not just a
marina; it’s a vital cornerstone for
residents with a significance that
extends beyond its exceptional
amenities, serving as a hub
for recreation, commerce and
connection within the local area.”
The collaboration builds
upon the marina’s rich history,
originally developed by the City
Considered to be the largest
investment deal in Egypt’s
history, with potentially $150
billion involved, the city will
be positioned not only as an
with the support of the Broward
County Board of Commissioners.
Situated on the scenic Intracoastal
Waterway oceanside in Dania
Beach, the marina offers a host of
amenities for boaters and visitors
alike and benefits from Bellingham
floating concrete docks, and pumpout
stations at every slip.
Under the leadership of general
manager, Tyler Girolamo, efforts
will concentrate upon enhancing
grounds maintenance and
optimising network connectivity.
Girolamo and his team will
maintain a strong on-site presence.
Marina in plans for
Ras Al-Hekma
EGYPT: A direct investment deal with the UAE to build Ras Al-
Hekma, a massive new city on the country’s north coast, was
signed in February. The project will be undertaken by the New
Urban Communities Authority and the Abu Dhabi Development
Holding Company.
urban business and residential
centre but also as a tourist
hub. A large marina is planned
amidst hotels, resorts and
entertainment venues.
WORLD NEWS
Marinas24
finalises programme
AUSTRALIA: The programme for the
Marinas24 International Conference and
Trade Exhibition, to be held 27 th -28 th May at
the Royal International Convention Centre,
Brisbane has been finalised.
The event kicks off with an economic
overview and forecast from National Australia
Bank’s Tapas Strickland, and quickly moves
to focus on the opportunities for the marine
industry in Australia and the broader Asia
Pacific region as we head towards 2032.
Delegates will receive the findings of the
2023 Health of the Australasian Marina
Industry Survey (HAMIS), which for the
first time included New Zealand. This data
provides an overview of historic trends
and key industry benchmarks. The Marina
Industries Association (MIA) will share how it is
supporting industry and its long-term strategy.
Special focus will be given to: designing
marina precincts; being climate-ready;
alternative power systems; energy and
compliance obligations; maximising yield;
increasing projects through shared boating
clubs; and topical operations matters, such as
recruitment and retention, marketing and the
ever-popular innovation showcase.
Rodney Longhurst, owner of Riviera
Australia, will deliver the closing keynote,
sharing the inspiring story of ‘The rebirth of the
Riviera’.
Social and networking events include the
North Harbour Happy Hour; Breakfast with
the Exhibitors; and the Superior Jetties Gala
Dinner.
The full programme can be viewed at www.
marinas-24.com
MA Marina
boosts portfolio
AUSTRALIA: MA Financial has further boosted its
MA Marina Fund portfolio by acquiring privatelyowned
East Coast Marina in Manly Harbour.
“With 330 berths and prime location, this transaction
marks a significant milestone for our MA Marina Fund,
expanding the Fund’s footprint to 13 marinas and
solidifying our position as owners of the largest marina
group in the southern hemisphere,” MA Financial said
in a statement.
MA Marina Fund owns Bateman’s Bay and Port
Macquarie, the d’Albora Marinas assets, Horizon
Shores and Port of Airlie.
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