With symbolic movement of the excavators’ joystick, the CEO of NCP Group – Prgin Goran and his business partner, CEO of Turkish company Dogus Group – Husnu Akhan announced the start of the construction for the project worth around 17 million Euros. This happened on the opening day of the Adriatic Boat Show and the construction of the Croatia’s first mega yacht marina began immediately after the boat show, on September 21st.
CEO of NCP Group - Prgin Goran and CEO of Turkish company Dogus Group - Husnu Akhan announced the start of the construction of the new Croatian Superyacht Marina - Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club
“We are a bit late, one year, but it is nothing strange, considering that many projects in the world failed due to economic crisis. Essential is that we moved into construction with our outstanding partners from Turkey. The marina will be ready by the next summer season, and we expect that next year we will complete the construction documentation for the five star hotel resort so that, as we promised, we complete overall project on time. Also, according to announcements, market is moving and good projects should start arriving into NCP Repair Shipyard, we expect the expansion in this sector, as well.” – said Goran Prgin in that occasion.
New Croatian Superyacht Marina - Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011
The mega yacht marina will have a capacity of 79 berths for yachts up to 100 meters long, large reception building with two restaurants in Captain’s Club style and all of this will be an integral part of the future project of five stars hotel resort. This will ultimately provide hundred of new employments and an outstanding range of on-site conveniences for luxury yacht owners, their guests and crew members.
The existing Mandalina Marina with 350 berths for yachts up to 75 meters in length and new mega yacht marina are located in very deep water, but also completely protected area. At the end of the pier depth is approximately 25 – 27 meters, so the only possible solution was to design marina on floating pontoons. Concerning the investor’s wish to have superb marina from any point of view, the decision was made to use Marinetek concrete floating pontoons and equipment, for all piers and breakwaters that will be delivered by Marinetek NCP from Sibenik, Croatia.
New Croatian Superyacht Marina - Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011
“Also, vicinity to the NCP Repair Shipyard specialized in servicing, maintenance and refit of yachts and mega yachts up to 75 meters in length is an additional and very important advantage of our destination” – said Mr. Prgin.
New Croatian Superyacht Marina - Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011
When asked why he decided to invest in this project in Sibenik, and in NCP Group, CEO of Dogus Group Husnu Akhan replied: “Dogus Group operates three marinas in Turkey, where we started building another one. Of the total operations of the marinas in Turkey, Dogus Group’s share is around 20% and therefore we decided to expand our investments abroad, as well. When we analyzed all the neighbouring countries, we concluded that Croatia is a country with incredible potential. A few times we visited various ministries and agencies in Zagreb, we visited Sibenik located in Middle Dalmatia and concluded that this picturesque city is ideal destination. We believe that the NCP Group is our natural partner, not only for this project, but also for future projects of marinas in Croatia.
Croatia's first megayacht Marina - Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011
DESTINATION
Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club is situated in Sibenik, between two national parks – Kornati and Krka in Middle Dalmatia. Sibenik County is the most attractive part of Adriatic coast, chosen as the one of world’s most attractive cruising grounds by National Geographic magazine.
Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club is very pleasant for staying because it’s very quiet and calm during the night, but only few minutes away from downtown of Sibenik, famous for its UNESCO protected heritage with great offer of entertaining summer events. In nearby distance from Mandalina Marina there are Primošten and Vodice – the top Croatian destinations for summer parties, so the marina is perfect whether the owner and the crew prefer calm or entertaining vacation. Sibenik is one of the oldest native Croatian towns and is noted as a centre of culture and art. With “Mandalina project” (mega yacht marina and hotel resort; investment value: 100 millions of euro) Sibenik is destined to become the region’s premier gateway for mega yachts, as it offers convenient access to the over 1.000 scenic islands on the Adriatic sea, as well as presenting an outstanding hub for which to cruise the Eastern Coast of Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean.
ABOUT DOGUS HOLDINGS
Doğuş Group is one of the largest companies in Turkey with a vision to become a regional leader in the service sector. Doğuş Group is active in six sectors with high growth potential, namely finance, car industry, construction, energetics, tourism and media. With over 18,000 workers serving more than six million customers, the Group uses its dynamic human resources and superior technological capital to create brand value that ensures customer loyalty. Dogus Group seeks leadership in its chosen core activities by developing synergies amongst the Group divisions as well as through global partnerships. The company was founded in 1951 by Mr. Ayhan Şahenk through his investments in the construction sector. Today, the company is being transformed under its Chairman Ferit Sahenk from a primarily Turkish-oriented enterprise into a significant regional player.
ABOUT NAUTICAL CENTER PRGIN
NCP Group gathers 10 different companies specialized in nautical industry and is considered one of the leaders in the Mediterranean marine industry. Founded in 1995 as the yacht charter company, today, NCP has the most exclusive charter fleet in the region. NCP developed Mandalina Marina, which is the first mega yacht destination in Croatia, and NCP Repair Shipyard, which is recognized as a respected partner in refit, repair and maintenance of yachts up to 75 m in length. Further, Marinetek NCP is a producer of high quality Marinetek pontoons offering also an overall service for developing marina projects. NCP’s most recent project is the Adriatic Boat Show – international nautical show of new and used vessels that puts emphasis on promoting Croatia as a mega yacht destination.
