Port Denarau Marina News

State woos super yachts

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:20:00 +1300

The Superyacht Charter Decree was approved by Cabinet yesterday. In making the announcement at a press conference yesterday, the Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said: “This is quite an important decision made by Cabinet. Those of you who know about the tourism sector, the super yacht industry is the top end of the tourism sector. “It is hardly ever, if ever affected by recessions.

Last year during the recession, the top 3 to 4 per cent of the superyachting sector was not affected at all.” He said in the Southern Pacific super yachts only went to Tahiti and up to the east coast of Australia. “So in between there is no opportunity for super yachts to be cruising; to be chartering in the Southern Pacific waters.”

He said it had been close to over a year that they had consultations and not just with the private sector but with government agencies like the Department of Immigration, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, Customs and Revenue service, investment board, tourism and maritime service administration.

“With the new decree this will allow these super yatchts to come and charter in Fiji. “We have come up with a decree which will allow these super yachts to come and charter in Fiji, to cruise in Fiji.

“This will be of enormous economic benefit to Fiji.” He said this initiative was in line with the Prime Minister’s 2010 Budget in which they had reduced the duty on marine vessels.

“This now helps to assist to create a marine industry in Fiji.” He said super yachts were big spenders.

Super Yacht facility open in time for cruising season

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:15:00 +1300

Located in the tropical South Pacific surrounded by pristine oceans and white sandy beaches, Port Denarau Marina, on Fiji’s West Coast is positioned as the center of yachting activity in Fiji. In February, the Marina completed a (NZ) $2 million floating jetty, which added 46 berths to the small island.

The project was built as a joint effort between Bellingham Marine New Zealand and the Skeggs Group of New Zealand. Designed to cater to mega yachts and to meet the growing demand for slips in the Fijian Islands, the new jetty at Port Denarau Marina offers 46 berths ranging in length from 12 meters to 65 meters.

Ten of the new berths were built to accommodate super yachts and are capable of taking 65 meter yachts with 5 meter drafts. The new berths are fully serviced with power and water hook-ups and feature Bellingham’s Unifloat® system. When asked about the new docks Nigel Skeggs, Denarau Marina CEO, said “the Bellingham Unifloat Marina is the first of its kind for Fiji. The Unifloat product not only meets our tough cyclone and particular design requirements but also looks fantastic; and so far has led to a significant increase in bookings for our upcoming season.” The marina also offers a range of services including repair and commercial barge services.

A supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, bank, restaurants, bars and hotels are within walking distance of the marina and an 18-hole golf course is just a few minutes’ drive away. Also nearby are the towns of Nadi and Namaka which boast restaurants, shopping, night life, hotels and spas. Bellingham Marine designed, manufactured and supplied the docks for the Denarau project.

Denarau Marina Ltd, oversaw piling, utilities and installation. Steel Pile and dried Fijian hardwood for the dock system’s walers were sourced locally. “Throughout the design, building, shipping and installation of our new marina, Bellingham Marine kept an open line of communication and extended their expertise to myself and my staff. They were happy to assist us in all aspects of the job,” said Skeggs. A professional, sincere and technically advanced company with a great product - what more could any marina ask for?"

Auckland to Denarau Ocean Race 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:31:00 +1300

Port Denarau Marina are proud to announce in association with the Royal Akarana Yacht Club, the Auckland - Denarau Ocean Race 2010. Download Expression of Interest Form from our Resources page.

The finish will be celebrated in great Fijian fashion and we look forward to a very strong fleet. Cruising and Corintian Start Date - Wednesday 19th of May Premier Race Division Start Date - Saturday 22nd of May

Passenger Terminal Opening Soon

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +1300

The Port Denarau Marina Terminal Complex opens Mid November catering to the various passenger operators. This fantastic world class facility will take pride and place as the hub of commercial operations providing a all weather, one stop facility with a restaurant and bar.

Port Denarau Marina Installs New Bellinghams Marina

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:25:00 +1300

Port Denarau Marina has begun installation of a 48 berth Bellinghams Marina to cater for vessels up to 75m in length. This will be ready for the beginning of 2010. Services include 3 phase 120amp, single phase, water and WiFi.