Marina management specialist, Sea-Alliance Group, has announced a partnership with its Maldives partner, Maldives Yacht Support (MYS), to develop a full service superyacht marina in the fabulous Indian Ocean yacht charter location – the Maldives. This will provide facilities for visiting yachtsmen and luxury yacht charter operators in the region.
A superyacht in the fantastic Maldives yacht charter location, nestled in the Indian Ocean
MYS will work with the Maldives government to gain the required approvals in this outstanding group of islands. MYS director Ahmed Abdulla Afeef has already achieved major Government concessions by improving the regulations for charter yachts which can now visit the islands for longer periods than previously allowed. This has made the development of a quality marina for visiting yachtsmen a reality.
Sea-Alliance Group director Roy Klajman commented: “We have developed a number of marina projects in the Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean and handle full management and operation of the 5 Gold Anchor Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyprus. Following our strengthening relationships with MYS we are seeking to bring our expertise to the islands in a joint venture to create a high quality, resort marina which will provide facilities up to superyacht requirements. We are currently talking to a Dutch engineering company who will handle the build process but we are not expecting this to happen overnight and are looking for additional investors to join us in the project. With owners looking for new winter cruising waters, the beauty and tranquillity of the Maldives will be a strong attraction when we can provide the facilities they need.”
The Maldives currently has one small marina attached to a remote resort. The Sea-Alliance Group project intends to bring marina services to the main atoll for best communications and accessibility. With the high season starting in November the Maldives is a credible alternative to the Caribbean for superyacht owners based in the Mediterranean looking for a year round season.
