Montenegro

Porto Montenegro

As the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">METSTRADE 2023</a> in Amsterdam draws near, anticipation is building for one of the most exclusive parties in the yachting industry calendar – the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times Party - 2023">SuperYacht Times Party</a>. An unmissable highlight of the maritime industry's calendar, this lavish gathering is set to be the talk of the town. In this article, we'll unveil the exclusive features and highlights you can expect at the ‘Ocean Glam’ themed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times Party - 2023">SuperYacht Times Party</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/107568/image/large-63689ee839b3c8f5441093737070f6aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107568">The foyer by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>As you step into Hotel Arena’s foyer area, sponsored by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, will be your first port of call. This elegant space boasts a main bar stocked with an array of premium beverages, but the fun doesn't stop there; the games area in this section is a delightful surprise. Challenge your industry friends to rounds of air hockey, table football, or beer pong. It's a perfect way to break the ice and kick off an unforgettable night.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108122/image/large-dffcc4b3ca70832d7b9fa4bc3497c093.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108122">Elevated views at the Balcony Bar by P<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">orto Montenegro</a>For those seeking a more serene and picturesque setting, head to the balcony area located on the first floor of the chapel, where there will be a bar sponsored by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>. This vantage point provides great views of the entire party and you can sip your favourite drink while taking in the stunning surroundings of the chapel. The balcony bar offers an elegant escape for those looking to enjoy a quieter moment during the festivities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108120/image/large-76942af240fcdb0f49d20a0bac00fb1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108120">Dance the night away with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4703" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RM Nautical (Company)">RM Nautical</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Veth Propulsion (Company)">Veth Propulsion</a>/RollaWhen the dance floor opens, you won't have to go far for refreshments. Two sponsored bars by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4703" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RM Nautical (Company)">RM Nautical</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Veth Propulsion (Company)">Veth Propulsion/Rolla</a> will be at your service. These bars are strategically placed so you can enjoy your favourite beverages without missing a beat on the dance floor. It's all about convenience, allowing you to keep the party spirit alive.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108124/image/large-54f85cdf88bb444191cd779e0b3302c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108124">Karaoke by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a>Music lovers and aspiring rock stars, get ready to shine! The famous karaoke bar, brought to you by <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a>, is the place to be. Sing your heart out and dance the night away as you showcase your vocal talents. This dedicated space is where unforgettable memories are made with friends and colleagues.Capture memories at the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One B.V. (Company)">One</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4943" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCloud BV (Company)">YachtCloud</a>&nbsp;Photo boothNo party is complete without a party photo booth! Step into the photo booth sponsored by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One B.V. (Company)">One</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4943" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCloud BV (Company)">YachtCloud</a> and create lasting mementos of the night. Alternatively, grab your industry friends for a group photo in front of the photo wall. These photo opportunities are the perfect way to make memories you'll treasure. There will also be members of the SYT content team taking photos and videos throughout the night. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108115/image/large-6228ad1eb4ff720a74ccbb565a0f8e37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108115">Delicious snacks from S<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Delta B.V. (Company)">tudio Delta</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanka Marine (Company)">Lanka Marble</a>, and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xquip (Company)">Xquip</a>While you're revealing in the festivities, don't forget to refuel with a range of snacks provided by the sponsored stewardesses from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Delta B.V. (Company)">Studio Delta</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanka Marine (Company)">Lanka Marble</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xquip (Company)">Xquip</a>. They'll be making their way through the crowd, ensuring you stay fuelled throughout the night.The Bronze SponsorsWe’d also like to thank our bronze sponsors <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/struik-interiors" target="_blank">Struik Interiors</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/van-oossanen-naval-architects" target="_blank">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vyva-fabrics" target="_blank">Vyva Fabrics</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/sevenstar-yacht-transport-b-v" target="_blank">Sevenstar Yacht Transport</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/diana-yacht-design" target="_blank">Diana Yacht Design</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/savage-lighting" target="_blank">Savage Lighting</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/yacht-chandlers" target="_blank">Yacht Chandlers</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/dsnm" target="_blank">dsnm</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/alexseal-yacht-coatings" target="_blank">Alexseal Yacht Coatings</a>, N<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="National Marine Suppliers (Company)">ational Marine Suppliers</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/impossible-drinks" target="_blank">Impossible Drinks</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264125/image/large-da978ceacb9d54a048ab54c3c5750692.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264125">Secure your tickets nowThe excitement is building, but there's still time to secure your tickets. The SuperYacht Times Party promises an extraordinary evening, and you won't want to miss it. But be quick because tickets are selling out fast!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108117/image/large-fa5c42d6a8a66325c6403aa32a2fa4e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108117">See you there!With all these incredible features and sponsors, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times Party - 2023">SuperYacht Times Party</a> at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">METSTRADE</a> Amsterdam is shaping up to be a night of luxury, fun, and unforgettable moments. Don't miss out on this exceptional celebration. Make sure to <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/superyacht-times-party-2023" target="_blank">get your ticket now on the SuperYacht Times website here</a>.

SuperYacht Times Party 2023

With the METSTRADE around the corner, we took a look at the SYT Party 2023. 

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Everything you need to know about the SuperYacht Times Party 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakheel Marinas (Company)">Nakheel</a>, the world-leading development company based in Dubai has announced a strategic partnership with Adriatic Marinas, the developer, owner, and proprietor of THYA Platinum-certified superyacht marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289015/image/large-23dccf0221c532f7ddf56bba54eb0158.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289015"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakheel Marinas (Company)">Nakeel</a>’s Chief Assets Officer, Omar Khoory commented: “We are delighted to partner with M-Marinas by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> to further enhance and redefine the concept of waterfront living. The partnership underscores our commitment to supporting the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan in developing vibrant and healthy communities and positioning Dubai as a waterfront destination. Through our partnership, we will continue to enhance our customer-oriented services and deliver value across all touch points.”Under this partnership, Adriatic Marinas will leverage their M-Marinas by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Marina Management Platform to contribute their expertise in marina management and the superyacht community. This contribution aims to enhance Nakheel's waterfront communities, known for their focus on innovative residential experiences.David Margason, General Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> further affirmed: “over the last 15 years, Porto Montenegro has relentlessly pursued its goal of creating Life Less Ordinary at the waterfront in the Adriatic region of the world centre of yachting in the Mediterranean. This partnership recognises the results of those many years of commitment to quality and differentiation in everything that we do and will bring the elegance and ‘joie de vivre’ of the Mediterranean yachting community into the heart of Nakheel’s waterfront communities in Dubai.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289018/image/large-0ff2483a3eb8ed170519df3b361c308f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289018">The partners will promptly commence efforts to improve the existing Palm East &amp; West marinas and to develop an exclusive marina hub at Dubai Islands. Additional information regarding these projects will be disclosed in the forthcoming months.

Partnership between Nakheel and Adriatic Marinas announced

Nakheel, the world-leading development company has announced a strategic partnership with Adriatic Marinas.

Nakheel announces a partnership with Adriatic Marinas

The tickets for the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/superyacht-times-party-2023" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times Party</a>, which takes place on November 16th during the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2023" target="_blank">2023 METSTRADE</a> event in Amsterdam, are now live on the SYT website. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/superyacht-times-party-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times Party</a> is an annual celebration that welcomes professionals from all areas of the superyacht industry to enjoy a memorable evening of drinks, fun, networking &amp; entertainment. We are also excited that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> has once again returned as the event's platinum sponsor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108117/image/large-fa5c42d6a8a66325c6403aa32a2fa4e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108117">This year's edition will take place once again in the Hotel Arena in Amsterdam Oost and is the perfect opportunity to bring the year to a close with colleagues from across the sector. The annual <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">METSTRADE</a> (Marine Equipment Trade Show) which takes place in the RAI is the largest of its kind in the luxury marine sector and draws professionals, including designers, builders, captains and brokers, to the city. There is no better way to celebrate another fantastic year in yachting! <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108120/image/large-76942af240fcdb0f49d20a0bac00fb1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108120">The party will kick off in the centuries-old Chapel, the stunning centrepiece of the venue. The space features numerous bars, a karaoke room, networking areas and games rooms. A unique events venue, Hotel Arena marries a rich history with a modern, vibrant design in one of Amsterdam’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/107569/image/large-346148ee62ffc36f7c14752859e6a3a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107569">In addition to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> confirmed sponsors for this year's event are;Diamond: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>Gold: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4703" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RM Nautical (Company)">RM Nautical</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Veth Propulsion (Company)">Veth Propulsion</a>Silver: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One B.V. (Company)">One XP</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4943" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCloud BV (Company)">YachtCloud</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanka Marine (Company)">Lanka Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Delta B.V. (Company)">Studio Delta</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2719" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boero YachtCoatings (Company)">Boero YachtCoatings</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xquip (Company)">Xquip</a>Bronze: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Struik Interiors (Company)">Struik Interiors</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vyva Fabrics (Company)">Vyva Fabrics</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/311" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sevenstar Yacht Transport B.V. (Company)">Sevenstar Yacht Transport</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savage Lighting (Company)">Savage Lighting</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Chandlers (Company)">Yacht Chandlers</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="dsnm (Company)">dsnm</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexseal Yacht Coatings (Company)">Alexseal Yacht Coatings</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Impossible Drinks (Company)">Impossible Drinks</a>.If you are interested in sponsoring the party, please reach out to the sales team at sales@superyachttimes.com. Make sure to <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/superyacht-times-party-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">get your ticket now on the SuperYacht Times website here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264125/image/large-88b6f53b6b4e99b8137c6a61e544a516.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264125">

Tickets for SuperYacht Times Party now live

The tickets for the SuperYacht Times party are now available on our website.

Tickets for the SuperYacht Times Party are now live!

Since recently taking over the helm of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, one of the newest superyacht refit shipyards to have erupted into the industry in recent years, Guillaume Roché is in the process of revitalising the yard’s development strategy. Nestled in the idyllic and well-protected Boka Bay in the heart of Montenegro, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> combines a unique offering of location, expertise and, most importantly, space, but has been slow to assert itself in the competitive superyacht refit sector. Roché, who has spent 30 years founding and managing superyacht shipyards including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunrise Yachts (Company)">Sunrise Yachts</a> in Antalya, has come to the table with a fresh approach, with the goal to become the prime destination for winter refit, repair and maintenance, in partnership with Porto Montenegro’s impressive offering.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times sat down with Roché to find out more about his plans for the facility, deep dive into his unique approach and share an insight into what we can expect from the yard over the coming years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283063/image/large-03951036c263ecc017ba7c67bc5bea66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283063">Originally a commercial shipyard, what motivated the transition from commercial to superyacht refit?The shipyard sits opposite the new and highly successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Marina Porto Montenegro</a>, and at over 100,000 square-metres of premium hard-standing space, it offered an unparalleled opportunity to invest in an almost ready-made refit shipyard. With its pre-existing build sheds and near 900 linear metres of dock space, the investors of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Marina Porto Montenegro</a>, PM Holdings LLC and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">Drydocks World Dubai</a>, recognised the potential for a facility that not only completed the marina, but also helped to draw more superyachts to the region. We opened our doors in late 2021, but since then I have worked with the team to refocus the strategy and to create a true ecosystem for superyacht refit. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283319/image/large-08f1ffc4adec2f7861e555f1cde3474f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283319">Tell us a bit about how the yard has developed since you took over as CEO earlier this yearThe original strategy of the yard was to service the vessels residing and arriving in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro Marina</a>, but I realised straight away that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> has the potential to become a major player when it comes to large and very large yacht refits. In order to gain the trust and confidence of the industry, however, we needed to tailor the infrastructure and create an ecosystem that supports all forms of refit and maintenance. With so much space available, we have now focused our energies on creating facilities for expert subcontractors, essentially to draw the best businesses in the industry to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, where they will be able to set up their own workshops so that we can offer world class services on our site.&nbsp;We have now signed with a growing list of established and reputed subcontractors who are planning to move into workshops and offices at the yard and we are well underway in the construction of those facilities, the first of which will be ready for the upcoming refit season. We have the 180-metre, 10,000-tonne, floating drydock in situ, and we acquired a 720-tonne mobile boat hoist last May and are already looking to purchase a 1,500-tonne MBH in preparation for the 2024 refit reason. Within the next year we will have extended our ground capacity by another 40,000 square-metres, in addition to finishing the refurbishing of our very large deepwater dock to accommodate several 100m+ superyachts.In addition to the expansion of the services facilities, we are also focusing on the development of a strong and exciting crew infrastructure – what will be the Adriatic Yacht &amp; Sports Club – that complements the excellent crew facilities already in place at Porto Montenegro. Our entire programme is based on transparency, innovation and ethical practices and we think that what we can offer to the industry and the clients is unusual. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282952/image/large-f7fba8a8901f4479897d44aa4c7d48fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282952">Looking forward to the refit period ahead, how many yachts are you currently able to accommodate and how do you expect this to develop?&nbsp;It looks like we will currently be servicing between 12-18 yachts this upcoming season in the range of 50-60 metres, but our plan is that by next winter season we’ll be able to take in between 50 and 60 yachts, including those above 100 metres. It is ambitious but we are motivated and supported by our investors to expand exponentially and with the interest we are already receiving from the industry we see that it is doable.&nbsp;This season we have some exciting refits, including a full rebuild and this is our opportunity to demonstrate to the industry what we are capable of. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277732/image/large-9d2984608ba0df0259ef7e716cbde21b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277732"> Why do you think owners will come to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> over the established yards in Spain for example?The refit industry has seen an increase in demand across the board, with the superyacht fleet increasing in age and a higher demand for older yachts in need of refit. We have a huge facility, with capacity to service the industry’s largest yachts and we have availability for the upcoming season – which very few other yards can say. As I said earlier, our goal is to provide the best service to the clients we have this season in the hope that they will share their experience with other yachts, owners and captains in the future.&nbsp;We are also focusing on providing something that is very dear to our shareholders: ethical practices, total transparency, and sustainable business environment. &nbsp;This is why all our rates are available to the public and we have an open-book policy with all our clients. &nbsp;We want to develop mutual trust and respect. &nbsp;Alongside with irreproachable workmanship, we believe that this is what will make our clients return to us and recommend us to others.We are also working hard to connect with the local community and create an environment that attracts owners, crew and captains. I have been working with local businesses and we now have a crew training facility onboard that can provide STCW-95 training next to the yard, so crew no longer have to worry about travelling to gain or maintain their qualifications. We are also in conversation with airlines to open more frequent routes between the main yachting hubs such as Barcelona, Florence and Nice.&nbsp;With support from the local people, a solid investment plan and unparalleled infrastructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> is set to become a premier refit destination. To find out more about the facility, or to get in touch with the team about availability, reach out now;

Adriatic 42: Interview with Guillaume Roche 

uperYacht Times sat down with CEO Guillaume Roche of Adriatic 42 to learn more about the shipyards development. 

Guillaume Roche on the development of Adriatic 42 into a world-class, competitive refit shipyard

The Mediterranean has a new heavy-weight contender for superyacht refit and repair – and it’s located snuggly in arguably one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Mediterranean Basin. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> first opened its doors late last year and has already worked on some impressive projects, including the 106.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> motor-sailor <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times caught up with Friedrich Dreves, Chief Commercial Officer, to learn more about the shipyard and to hear what it’s got lined up. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267270/image/large-ae61e90cb78d8f790ed1b1365d3c1db5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267270">What’s the story behind&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>&nbsp;and why did you choose Montenegro?Montenegro has a rich history of shipbuilding and repair and the former Bijela Shipyard was its beating heart. The shipyard was founded in 1927 and quickly grew to become the largest conventional repair and maintenance centre in the southern Adriatic. Not only was it the largest operation, it was beautifully located in Boka Bay – one of the world’s safest natural harbours. Sadly, though, it hasn’t been fully operational for the last 15 years, leading to its complete closure. A key piece of the Mediterranean puzzle was missing.&nbsp;Riding off the great success of the multi-award winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Marina Porto Montenegro</a>, we knew that it needed this piece more than ever. The former shipyard was acquired by PM Holdings LLC and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">Drydocks World Dubai</a> and transformed back into a premium superyacht refit and maintenance facility. But this time in an innovative, modern and sustainable way.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267271/image/large-8cee98b562e723533e15d276570e6783.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267271">How much of the original Bijela Shipyard did you preserve?After 15 years of non-operation, the shipyard needs complete reconstruction and revitalisation. We restored and refurbished where possible, but many of the buildings are brand new and built to the highest safety and investment standards. It wasn’t enough to work from an old and out-dated facility: our goal is to be one of the cleanest and modern shipyards in the industry – everything had to be state-of-the-art.&nbsp;What services do you offer and what facilities do you have?Our mission is to be the most transparent and highest quality shipyard for yacht refit and repairs. We have an incredibly modern infrastructure that’s complemented by our large floating dock and 720 tonne travel lift. Even though our primary clients are 70-metres and above, we do also welcome smaller yachts.&nbsp;To champion transparency we have an app that our clients can download to their devices. Through this all, clients can see all steps of the project in real time, customs process, delivery, work progress 24/7. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267272/image/large-151af8a6aaa88f78be73f95923160dc4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267272"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl31.4m (103'0&quot;)Diverse Projects2011">Black Pearl</a>&nbsp;was a sensational first project for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, but what’s next?&nbsp;Winning the bid to work on the 107-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> late last year was fantastic. We did a great service and the managers and captains of the yacht were incredibly satisfied; we’re sure they’ll return to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>.The project proved that the joint venture standing behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> is strong, reliable and trust-inspiring – even for the most demanding clients. It’s still early days for 2023 and we’ve already signed more than 40 superyachts between 30 to 150-metres for refit and repair. It’s a really positive start for us.&nbsp;This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-44" target="_blank">Issue 44 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Interview with Friedrich Dreves, CCO, Adriatic 42

SYT sat down with Friedrich Dreves, CCO of Adriatic 42.

Friedrich Dreves, CCO of Adriatic 42: "A key piece of the Mediterranean puzzle was missing"

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro Marina</a> is one of the industry's most luxury marina destinations. With 460 berths already in operation, more than 300 apartments and a cluster of dining and shopping destinations, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> should already be at the forefront of any superyacht owners destination wish list. With its expansive marina, world-class yacht club and now with its partnership with the new refit facility <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, the shipyard is offering superyacht owners and captains a 360-degree facility to answer their winter berthing needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251084/image/large-ff40a5d95944d5f6e4690350101a8073.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251084">Over the past two years the shortages of winter berthing destinations, comprehensive crew facilities and vital refit and maintenance spots has come to a head within the yachting industry. Owners and crew have been scrambling to find high quality, winter destinations within the Mediterranean for those yachts which chose not to undergo the transatlantic crossing for the Caribbean season. There are very few facilities in the Mediterranean that offer a service like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, and with the recent opening of the major refit facility <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a>, the marina’s strengths have now been elevated even further. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232810/image/large-5844dfbab295c1d28759df194ce61564.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232810"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> cut the ribbon to its facilities under the shadow of the three towering masts of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s 106.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, which has now completed a comprehensive refit under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232802/image/large-147daa8214d2b94803664a2a06cf77ee.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232802"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is located in one of the world’s safest and deepest natural harbours, in the Bay of Kotor. The location is nothing short of breathtaking. Nestled amongst the jagged mountainous coast that looks out onto the Adriatic, visitors are confronted with the natural beauty of the country. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>’s berths range from 12 to 250 metres in length, and for those looking to secure a spot there has never been a better time, thanks to the special winter package, offering the chance to pay for six months and stay for seven. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251081/image/large-5145dd833a97dae98cf3841a8bd7cf33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251081">With the combined services of the marina, yacht club, in-house yacht services and the proximity to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> refit facility, wintering in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> has never been better for both owners and crew. If your superyacht is in need of a winter season refresh, rather than an advanced refit, the marina yacht services are more than equipped to provide a full range of specialist services. The team is led by master mariners, who bring years of experience to their roles and offer captains and crew 24/7 assistance, duty and extremely competitive pricing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251076/image/large-b2cd08792f4dc5bff971bc7c93e962e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251076"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> also taps into it offering a full calendar of activities and events for crew, including the world renowned summer and winter games. The annual <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Winter Games are set to kick-off in February for the 5th edition, and those taking part have an action packed weekend up on the snowy peaks. To get the most out of these activities it's advisable to join the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Crew Club. It’s totally free and comes with a long list of exclusive discounts across the marina village, as well as entry to a number of special events. Those part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Crew Club also have a number of educational and training opportunities available to them, as well as a full spectrum of activities and classes to choose from, from archery to yoga.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251080/image/large-95007c1511686e068e7e0b6989bb7701.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251080">The marina also offers more than 70 retail and service outlets, including boutiques, restaurants, a five-star hotel and salons that all create a truly cosmopolitan experience within the marina itself.While the crew are being looked after, superyacht owners and their guests can make the most of the highly exclusive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro Yacht Club (PMYC)</a>. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">PMYC</a> is famous for its 64 metre infinity pool overlooking Boka Bay, poolside bar and restaurant currently operated by Buddha-Bar Beach. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232813/image/large-cf657b72e3e6f0e0c6637018ad1c99a4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232813"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">PMYC</a> offers a tiered membership programme with discounts available across a range of facilities both ashore and afloat. With a choice between Bronze, Silver and Gold memberships, visitors can enjoy a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities and packages include access to the pool, members rates for RYA courses and rowing boats as well as a variety of fitness classes and activities. The club also offers family packages in both Gold and Platinum, meaning there are options for every visitor.&nbsp;To find out more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, the exceptional winter berthing package or to get more information about the facilities on offer, reach out to one of the team now at;

Porto Montenegro winter destination

Porto Montenegro has a huge amount to offer superyacht captains and owners.

Discover Porto Montenegro: The most exclusive marina in Europe

When the 23.91-metre 1935 classic ketch sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> berthed in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> some 10 years ago, her fate was pretty unknown. The famed trophy winner was falling into disrepair; she was riddled with worms and leaking badly. Even in such a derelict condition, she was pulling heartstrings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175118/image/large-8b1573b603a3e12ed6131a284eab06eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175118">While her owner had enjoyed a long relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a>, the work to keep her afloat was too costly so her restoration ground to a halt. She was put on the market around the same time as Edward Daniell, an avid sailor and Service Contractor at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, sadly lost his partner last year. The couple was besotted by the elegant French lady, so “the timing was too much of a coincidence,” Daniell said.&nbsp;“Purchasing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> meant I had an elderly mistress that took my time and money; I think my late wife was instrumental in organising this for me,” Daniell said. “Although she disliked boats and was scared of drowning, she always liked <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a>. The timing of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> coming on the market was her way of making sure that I was well looked after and had something to do.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175121/image/large-0b497cf69dc49f744e27ae24dd710d56.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175121"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> was built by Mr. F. Rey of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chantiers de Normandie (Company)">Chantiers Navals de Normandie</a>, in Fècamp, during the interwar period to a design drawn up by Mr François Camatte. Her owner requested a Bermudian ketch that handled well and that could outpace fellow sailing yachts at regattas. When she first hit the water in June of 1935 she was around a metre and a half shorter than she is today (22.3-metres with a 16.4m LOA).&nbsp;She was constructed primarily out of oak and furnished with Oregon pine for the deck planks. Moulmein teak was laid for the fittings, hatches and gunwale. Her large 235 square-metre Bermudian sail plan was crafted by Eugène Ma riole from La Havre, and fashioned with an additional triangle sail that was to be set up when sailing downwind. She was state-of-the-art and equipped with electric lights and a 50-horsepower Renault diesel engine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175119/image/large-fc640035de82cfd2d1fbf91cc43fec34.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175119">On 29th June 1935, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> embarked on her maiden voyage from Fècamp to Cannes via Gibraltar, with her owner and family onboard. Unlike the dream voyage that was envisioned, the journey was treacherous and very nearly perilous. Dire weather conditions persisted and it took 574 hours of navigation to complete the route, 320 hours of which were under sail and the remaining 253 under motor. Even without the weather abating they arrived safely, if not soundly, after travelling a total of 2,619 nautical miles.&nbsp;Little is known about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> after this frightful passage; but the fact that she has fallen into the hands of Edward Daniell is proof that she’s been well-loved over the years. She also survived WW2 and Nazi occupation – a war which saw many pleasure vessels commission for the effort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175120/image/large-467802a25ae642ada8c1661bf455f23f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175120">Daniell is restoring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> back to her former glory, making great use of the astounding talent who worked at the Arsenal Shipyard before it became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>. “When she was lifted we discovered that she was riddled with worms – and these weren't your ordinary worms, they were the size of earthworms! They had destroyed parts of the rudder, which was fortunate as they hadn’t made it to the main hull,” Daniell said. Even these destroyed sections of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> have been given a new lease of life and odd sections have been turned into jewellery.The future of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> is the classic regatta circuit, where Daniell will showcase the fruits of his labour and the value of classic restoration; even a yacht in as much disrepair as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> can be salvaged and loved once again. &nbsp;This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-42" target="_blank">Issue 42 of SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

History of the 24m sailing yacht L'Odyssée

How the 1935 classic ketch sailing yacht L'Odyssée captured the heart of a serious sailor.

L'Odyssée: The epic Greek poem of loss and love

SuperYacht Times Synopsis May

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SYT Synopsis: Leading yacht news from May

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is only 40 percent complete – and yet it already offers 460 superyacht berths, a five-star Regent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, over 300 apartments, and a cluster of fashion boutiques and dining experiences. The site is world-class and generous in size, but over the next 10-years it will slowly expand into five neighbourhoods, close to doubling its capacity. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228693/image/large-70fdbcab99720d354c4d416f4cd500b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228693">The aim for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is to position itself as “the premium yachting hub” in the Mediterranean, boasting “five dynamic and distinctive, yet interconnected neighbourhoods.” Across these five sites, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> will be able to offer 850 berths, 315 of which will be reserved for superyachts and designed to cater for their specific needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228694/image/large-7a5b269a705a96c61c162b5ff5add4ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228694">“Our vision is to complete <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> as the premier boating and superyachting hub in the Mediterranean and to reinvent waterfront living with a diverse collection of eclectic but integrated neighbourhoods,” David Margason, Managing Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, said. Which will be introduced over the lifetime of the masterplan according to the prevailing markets, and which harmoniously fuse together to create a place of discovery, and creative and adventurous fulfilment.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228688/image/large-18029f690895eda3cb7e72d52347ba20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228688"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228687/image/large-df35cf39138443a33f60e28e864d14e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228687">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In conversation: Tony Browne, Porto Montenegro Marina Director (2022-02-21 14:00:00 +0100)">In conversation: Tony Browne, Porto Montenegro Marina Director</a>“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is a year-round destination designed for modern lifestyles supporting a balance of live work and play. With more than 40 nationalities, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is a global community, where people are united in their curiosity for the unexpected and their insatiable desire for the extraordinary,” Margason continued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228685/image/large-973624b26abb0cb08bb23b955b0aea08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228685">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro and Drydocks World on course to turn Bijela Shipyard into a leading superyacht refit centre (2022-01-20 12:30:00 +0100)">Porto Montenegro and DryDocks World &nbsp;to turn Bijela Shipyard into a superyacht refit centre</a>There are also plans to introduce a new shipyard, called Adriatic 42, which is being spearheaded in a joint venture with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">DryDocks World</a>. Located at the old Bijela site, conveniently just a mile and half from the marina village, will offer superyacht refit, repair, overhaul and maintenance work.&nbsp;

Porto Montenegro announces major expansion plans

Over the next 10-years Porto Montenegro will slowly expand into five neighbourhoods, and close to double its capacity. 

Porto Montenegro announces major expansion plans to position itself as “the premium yachting hub” in the Mediterranean

SuperYacht Times Synopsis February

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Tony Browne is a superyacht veteran – a young one, I’m hasten to add! With over 10 years aboard and six years of captaining under his belt, directing superyacht constructions and now directing marina operations at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, if anyone knows the true definition of a luxury boutique experience, it’s Tony. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218446/image/large-79ee386bbfacce1a22ed57d607ad683a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218446">For this very reason, Tony was appointed as Chairman of the Board for the Global Marina Institute and invited to be a member of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Superyacht Society (Company)">International Superyacht Society</a> Board of Directors. We caught up with Tony to hear his journey and to discover the going-ons at the marina draped in accolades and which was voted “best superyacht marina in the world,” at the ACREW Superyacht Business Awards 2021.Tony, from what I gather, it has always been difficult to find you off a sailing yacht. What has your journey been like?&nbsp;In 1997 I left Australia and was pretty fortuitous as the owners I worked for were very keen on seeing the world. When you're into yachting you want to travel and experience different cultures, places, sights and sounds. So it’s fair to say I landed on my feet.&nbsp;I started off on an adventure holiday tall ship, sailing around picking up guests for cabin charter and taking them to some pretty exotic places, crossing a number of oceans to hit those far-flung destinations. I was rubbing shoulders with guys from the superyacht industry who were earning far more money than me, so it was certainly time to “jump ship”.My forte has always been sailing, so even as a superyacht captain, I was drawn to all things rigs, masts and sails. I took the helm of quite a few different sailing yachts and I did try my hand with a motor yacht – once, only once; I need sailboats in my life!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218451/image/large-4fb39529bc53d104123944db43a37931.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218451">After circumnavigating the globe not once but twice, and racking up over 80,000 nautical miles at the helm, are there any superyachts that really standout?&nbsp;Perhaps my most notable vessel, was the 28.35 metre traditional gaff rigged schooner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tree of Life28.35m (93'0&quot;)Covey Island Boatworks1991">Tree of Life</a> which is modern in its build, but still wrought with traditional. She was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4573" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Covey Island Boatworks (Company)">Covey Island Boatworks</a> and delivered in 1991 featuring a design penned in full by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Brewer Yacht Designs (Company)">Brewer Yacht Designs</a>. We sailed her for some pretty adventurous owners over a three or four year period, which was a great experience and good fun.Another project I worked on was the iconic Eye of the Wind, during her refits in Gloucestershire, the UK between 1999 and 2000. &nbsp;She needed some extensive changes to bring her up to the new LY2 class rules. Eye of the Wind has an interesting and star-studded story. She was launched in 1911 as an engineless trading sailing ship but a fire put an end to her service in the 1960s. She was laid up as a hulk in Sweden until the mid-1970s when she was rediscovered and refitted to start life as an adventure holiday vessel. She's also a Hollywood star and featured in numerous movies, such as White Squall, Blue Lagoon and Tai Pan.&nbsp;I also worked as build captain for a 40 metre project, which was being constructed in Turkey. This project was the culmination of 10 years of climbing the ranks and earning my stripes, and she was certainly a special one to work on. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218449/image/large-f8457d7146106b8d4bf6465d85d3a7ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218449">What happened? Surely the wind wasn’t taken out of your sails – there must have been a big motivator that drew you ashore after all these years seafaring.&nbsp;It was around the same time as when the construction of the 40-metre project in Turkey was coming to an end that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Marina reached out to me. It was a great opportunity to become the Marina Director, but one that I certainly didn’t take lightly as it meant stepping ashore.In the back of my mind, I always thought I could return to sea if it didn’t work, but it turned out to be a once-in-a-lifetime deal. I’m so pleased I made the decision I did. The backdrop, of course, goes without saying played a role in the decision. As someone who’s travelled extensively, location is important – and, you know what, you can't really put a finger on what it is that creates something quite special here in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>.It’s clear that you have a strong attraction to&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>&nbsp;Marina, but how do you ensure that guests and clients have the same experience as you do?&nbsp;We really try hard to ensure that our guests maximise their visits to Montenegro, and we have the capacity to cater for any yacht in the world. In the marina itself, we have 460 berths and we have the ability to build under our concession agreement with the government a further 850 berths. So while 450 berths is not a huge number, the actual size and scale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is beyond that of any other marina.&nbsp;We have also – and it's been a long time coming – added a shipyard aspect to Porto Montenegro. There is a shipyard facility literally a stone's throw away which we have won the concession tender for. We joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">Drydocks World</a> Dubai for this venture and are now busy renovating and restoring the site for our opening later this year. In fact, we've just placed an order for a 10,000-tonne 180 metre floating dry dock and a 720-tonne travel lift, which will be arriving in the second quarter of this year.We are more than just a parking lot for yachts, though, and we have really tapped into the local geography and culture of Montenegro. The relationship is bilateral and we give as much as we take: when we first established the marina we provided the first free Wi-Fi infrastructure throughout the town; and we have a budget specifically for upgrades of local infrastructure and for sporting facilities where we'll all don overalls and grab a can of paint and go and repair something that needs to be repaired; another thing we pride ourselves with is that we provide various scholarships for the local schools and yachting industry each year.&nbsp;This harmony between the marina and the town is felt and experienced by our guests and clients. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Marina is also incredibly safe. The country has the lowest crime rate per capita in Europe, for one. It also isn’t impacted by ground swells, unlike most other marinas in the Mediterranean, as we are located within the enclosed protection of Boka bay. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218447/image/large-a36880f4b9cca3d81bd56a035070c6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218447"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>&nbsp;Marina has a calendar teeming with events – anything recent that you particularly enjoyed? And what dates shall we pen into our calendars for this year?&nbsp;My ethos is to create a marina that offers all visitors a five to seven star service – and our “crew club” event schedule is part of that. Just the other week we headed up into the snowy mountains of Montenegro to welcome around 16 teams of four to participate in the industry-renowned Superyacht Winter Games. It was fantastic! Lots of team building, lots of activities and lots of frivolity. We set up some really cool challenges and just had fun with it.&nbsp;Like you said, our schedule is chockablock but if I was to highlight just two events, I would say the Boka Bay Trail and the Superyacht Summer Games. The Trail will take place in May and we have organised three running races around the bay of Boka, so there is a trail for everyone. The Superyacht Summer Games is set to be just as action packed as the Winter ones we just held – this time though we’ll be out at sea competing in sailing regattas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218448/image/large-80bf931e0160edab0ed1023d68c8dd67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218448">Before you go, can I hear a little bit about your work with the global Marina Institute?&nbsp;So the global Marina Institute is basically an umbrella organisation that ensures a level of consistency with training, services and the general experience at marinas across the world. We are a group of professionals from the UK and Australia, primarily, and we are working at creating a high-level standard that is pretty much universal. As part of this we have created a training program so that people can climb the ranks and be duly certified for their efforts with diplomas that are globally recognised.

In conversation: Tony Browne, Porto Montenegro Marina Director

SYT caught up with Tony Browne, Porto Montenegro Marina Director, to hear his journey and to discover the going-ons at the marina.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DryDocks World (Company)">Drydocks World</a> Dubai have joined forces and taken over the Bijela Shipyard, located at the Kotor Bay in Montenegro. The shipyard has since been renamed Adriatic 42 and is on course to becoming a leading site for superyacht refit and maintenance appointments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216103/image/large-f95bfd666f559b0a99f07aac25719b1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216103">Paul John Gray has been appointed Executive Director of Adriatic 42, and will spearhead the plans to implement a new infrastructure and to upgrade the facilities of the former Bijela Shipyard. Adriatic Marines has pledged €20,000,000 for the work, which will be invested over a three year period.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216102/image/large-00f915cdce40fa24b8bcbc8e95464444.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216102"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216099/image/large-48146f15b159eb75eb3e33e831355008.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216099">“Currently, we are completing all mandatory investigations, analysis and assessments to ensure that our development not only complies with all permit requirements, but is sustainable and environmentally friendly,” Paul John Gray commented. “As part of the DP World Group, we are committed to reducing harmful emissions and will do this through the smart use of alternative energy sources and new, more energy-efficient equipment.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216101/image/large-7d54486df3d33144beceda634e033b4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216101">&nbsp;It has been announced that once this assessment stage is complete, the next phase will entail the testing of all existing infrastructure, integrity analysis and work conducted on the anchor points of the floating dock. Construction will also commence for a new Travel Hoist jetty, as well as refurbishment work on the current superstructure and South Jetty.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216100/image/large-99a755d4e4a4400e759ab38bf1357e31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216100">&nbsp;

Porto Montenegro and Drydocks World Dubai move forward with Adriatic 42

Porto Montenegro and Drydocks World Dubai have joined forces and taken over the Bijela Shipyard, which is now called Adriatic 42.

Porto Montenegro and Drydocks World on course to turn Bijela Shipyard into a leading superyacht refit centre

The sparkling yachting paradise and internationally recognised <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is home to a host of top-tier leisure amenities that have been made available to guests all-year-round. Temporarily home to the likes of the 106.7-metre sailing superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, the 65.22-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trident65.22m (213'12&quot;)Feadship2009">Trident</a> and the 34.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4303" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quaranta34.1m (111'11&quot;)Logos Marine Ltd2013">Quaranta</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> provides a safe harbour for superyachts ranging between 12 and 250 metres.&nbsp;As a UNESCO wonderland and the crown jewel of full-service luxury marinas in the Mediterranean, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> in the Bay of Kotor should be on every seafarer’s bucket list. Here, SuperYacht Times explains why. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/118389/image/large-533e08b40e0079690e0ed48e5c399937.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118389">Enjoy the prime locationLocated at the base of the Adriatic Coast, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> is the ideal base for cruising the surrounding grounds with Montenegro’s yacht-friendly legislation allowing for crew and passenger exchanges to take place throughout the season. Also, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> lies in close proximity to three international airports, all with private jet facilities, for those guests and crew to travel at ease. To make arrivals even more comfortable, the marina has a helipad on site.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/119424/image/large-eecc9d5afc7ee0789fde3455214a980b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119424">Bespoke berthing packagesWith berth shortages throughout the Mediterranean and with a growing demand for larger berths, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>’s infrastructure has been purposefully designed to accommodate superyachts measuring up to 250 metres. All lease offers, including short-term berth rentals, are custom-made based on the client’s needs and plans. As an added extra, long-term berth leaseholders will benefit from a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> Owner's Club membership, which grants members access to exclusive amenities. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/118387/image/large-9a75eb154f34c1c06c5206a41e09bdd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118387">Full-service client supportHaving been awarded the impressive accolade of being a TYHA Accredited Marina - the highest grant for operational and service standards - <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> offers a vast network of local and international providers. Plus, a dedicated multi-lingual team provides visitors with free round-the-clock support including custom clearance, marina concierge and a full-time on-site team of security personnel.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/108015/image/large-d41477059f5f7b0001211bad9e67502b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108015">Maintenance and repair services for allWith its own superyacht shipyard currently under development, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> strives to provide its visitors with an all-round service with a wide range of contractors on hand. Three other local shipyards for yachts up to 30 metres are within easy reach, including Composite Works in partnership with Freedom Maritime, who provide supplies for yacht repairs and maintenance work. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/40889/image/large-b4205a64a08ba651a954a32021d44692.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/40889">Fill up on duty-free fuelWant fuel 45% cheaper than the retail price? At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, private and commercial vessels of up to 250 metres can make use of a dedicated fuel dock which provides tax and duty-free fuel. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/99057/image/large-e07eee31a1fe13586e90e4d136597594.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99057">Help save the planetTo help minimise its carbon footprint, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> uses solar energy to heat the site’s water and operates electric vehicles throughout the marina grounds. As a pilot partner of the Seabin Project, the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> help to catch floating rubbish from the marina waters while using reusable glass bottles to lower the consumption of plastic. The marina also has its own fireguard boat to protect the natural surroundings against fires.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/99058/image/large-cd10b05101688ed4eab7cf3fb662fed5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99058">The crew are cared for and kept entertainedA fine place to mingle and have fun, the Crew Club was established especially to build a community for crew and marina clients. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> has released a pro-active online platform to boost morale and help crews to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Activities include Captain’s cocktail hour, pub quizzes, sailing regattas and wellness sessions - all of which are currently hosted online. Other benefits for the crew staying in the marina include access to RYA training centre, on-site Warsash Academy courses, active sports and entertainment programmes and lower living costs compared to EU countries. During the winter, marina-rented ski chalets in the mountains are there as free accommodation for all skiing and boarding enthusiasts.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/99055/image/large-0080c603a5117602727f54159f9ca362.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99055">Get access to luxury accommodationTaking the yachting lifestyle to new heights, the marina’s Residential Collection of luxurious waterfront apartments are both for sale and rent. Combining traditional architecture with contemporary designs, enviable views of the bay and a charming variety of shops and restaurants nearby, this luxury village currently consists of seven residential buildings as well as a separate five-star Regent Hotel. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/99050/image/large-66c324dc730d9919ca7324272323da68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99050">And the exclusive yacht club<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>’s Yacht Club offers tiered membership packages for members to enjoy an exclusive range of additional amenities such as a 64-metre infinity pool, outdoor daytime restaurants, fine-dining evening venues, nightclub with live DJ sets, fitness centre with yoga classes, tennis, squash and cricket pitches and a sailing club with regattas, training areas and rowing facilities. For the residing crew, a certified RYA centre offers a wide range of courses. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/99041/image/large-3653aa345f91b4093ebb357c8a737512.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99041">Major yachting businesses moving inMany yachting names have set themselves up in Montenegro to better serve their clients. Companies such as Azimut, East Med Yachting, Beneteau, Evolution Yachting, Monte Carlo Yachts, Princess, Sunseeker, S-Nautica, MRM Maritime, IYC, Lunamar, BWA Yachting, Dominator Ilumen, Burevestnik and the sophisticated chill-out spot: Sunreef Yachts Lounge are there to give clients their undivided attention whilst in the area. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/99044/image/large-1ffa41b445fd057d3860e4fbfaefa2a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99044">To experience the magic of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> for yourself, get in touch with the marina directly using the details provided below.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why you should visit Porto Montenegro: The most promising yachting hub in the Central Med

Porto Montenegro in the Bay of Kotor should be on every seafarer’s bucket list. Here, SuperYacht Times explains why. 

Why you should visit Porto Montenegro: The most promising yachting hub in the Central Med 

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165966/image/large-34c2897281405eda10221a23bd7a21c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165966">

Motor yacht Maryah in Porto Montenegro

Seen here alongside in the picturesque Porto Montenegro in Tivat is the gigantic rebuilt motor yacht Maryah. She started out life as a research vessel for the Soviet Union and was rebuilt in 2014 as the 5,650 GT superyacht we see today. Her sleek exterior is the work of H2 Yacht Design who also designed her new interior. Behind her lies Porto Montenegro which also shares a similar resurrection story. Known as one of the most beautiful marina destinations in the world, the port was once a historic naval base which was later transformed into the luxury superyacht centre we see today. Located in the Bay of Kotor, Porto Montenegro offers berth spaces up to 250 metres as well as high-end amenities such as a retail village, international restaurants, and an eclectic yacht club. 
	Learn more about Porto Montenegro in our in-depth feature <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/marina-of-the-month-porto-montenegro/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Maryah in Porto Montenegro

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/106524/image/large-2a925a45aabab1101bc5ccc2b529f017.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106524">Captured here moored in her picturesque home port of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> in Tivat, Montenegro is the 123.50-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a>. Built under the project name Tatiana, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> was launched at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> shipyard in Lemwerder in March this year. Little is known about this new German giant, but she is believed to have a gross tonnage of 7,600 and is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system. The yacht forms part of the owner’s fleet of privately owned vessels that cruise together known as the Golden Fleet. These include the 80.15-metre ex. Golden Odyssey, now named Golden Odyssey II, the 66.75 metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Shadow66.75m (218'12&quot;)Campbell Shipyards1995">Golden Shadow</a> and the 30-metre sportsfisher <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Osprey29.38m (96'5&quot;)Knight &amp; Carver1993">Golden Osprey</a>, which can be seen moored at the stern of the mother vessel.