EMH appoints main contractor
UK: Edinburgh Marina Holdings (EMH), the developer behind Edinburgh Marina, has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey as its main contractor. The company will be responsible for the construction of the first phase, which has an estimated gross development value in excess of £175 million.
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Real estate on the water
GERMANY: Clement Systems is constructing 60 exclusive floating holiday homes with private berths at the Ostseeresort Olpenitz on the Baltic Sea coast. The impressive project draws on expertise the company gained on turnkey floating structure commissions for Emirate Palace Hotel, Marina Abu Dhabi, the floating bridge in Dubai, and more.
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D-Marin signs management contracts
UAE: Further to the joint venture management and technical consultancy agreement reported in the January/February issue with Port de la Mer, Dubai Harbour and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, D-Marin Dubai LLC has signed a management agreement with Al Seef, Marasi and Jaddaf Waterfront marinas. ...
Ingemar alliance with Overseas AST
UAE: Ingemar Group of Italy has formed a strategic alliance with experienced marina builder Overseas AST LLC. The licensing agreement gives Overseas AST the rights for exclusive production and distribution of high-end Ingemar pontoons, fingers and floating breakwaters in the UAE. ...
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Record participation expected at Marinas19
The Marinas19 international conference and trade exhibition (27th-29th May, Gold Coast, Australia) is shaping up to be an exciting event. According to MIA chairman and president, Andrew Chapman, it could well be a record-breaker. “The conference programme of 33 sessions and the field trip address the issues and interests of today’s marina industry. The trade exhibition has booked out in record time. Participation fees are as per 2017 and delegates are booking earlier. A real bonus for interstate and international attendees is that they can also attend the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show that concludes on the day prior to the commencement of Marinas19.” ...
Freedom to choose
Two colleagues with a knowledge of property time share decide to share a boat. They then launch a boat share concept. The business progresses, changes ownership, and 22 years later - in 2011 - John Giglio and a business partner move in. Freedom Boat Club starts to fly. ...
Foss Harbor: nestled in the Northwest
Tacoma in Washington has been transformed since its period of mid-20th century decline to a thriving waterfront community, recently named as one of the most liveable areas in the USA. Its marina, Foss Harbor, is no exception. Charlotte Niemiec invites Ian Wilkinson, marina manager, to talk shop ...
