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Saxon Wharf Marina

MDL Marinas has announced a £2.2 million investment into its flagship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Village Marina (Company)">Ocean Village Marina</a> in Southampton, United Kingdom. The investment has facilitated the complete replacement of all pontoons on the south side of the marina and the implementation of advanced smart electric technology. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316993/image/large-c5bb279087d934f34175266f3e49e946.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316993">Work commenced in mid-October 2023, with the upgrades including the installation of new pontoons from F through to L. Furthermore, her five berths, which can accommodate boats from 25 to 50-metres, were upgraded with new concrete pontoons and decking added.In addition to the new pontoons, smart meters have been installed throughout the marina, giving customers complete control over their electricity accounts. They also offer 24/7 access for online payments and automatic notifications of any power supply interruptions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316998/image/large-cdad5c233d02c6fcfc270a51d75a97c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316998">The project was completed in phases throughout May and June with the F and G pontoons the first to be finished. They were officially opened on 10 May, with a champagne celebration to welcome back customers to the marina.“Our commitment to investing in our marinas is crucial to ensure we are always delivering the highest level of excellence that our berth holders, visitors and tenants have come to expect,” commented Lauren McCann, Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Village Marina (Company)">Ocean Village Marina</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316996/image/large-172ac216bc66ada923f52b8aa2c42690.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316996">The upgrades focused on maintaining and improving the quality of the customer experience and safeguarding the environment for customers. The concrete pontoon sections were transported by land from Ireland to MDL’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saxon Wharf Marina (Company)">Saxon Wharf</a> and then towed to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Village Marina (Company)">Ocean Village</a>, while the old pontoons and floats were taken away for re-use or recycling.With the upgrades complete, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Village Marina (Company)">Ocean Village Marina</a> can now accommodate boats up to 80-metres. The 362-berth marina is the UK’s first and only five-star marina, with easy access to the waters of the Solent.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316997/image/large-690b840300914fcd1c99845d69d78f45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316997">Facilities at the marina include a £50 million luxury spa hotel complex, surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and a cinema. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Village Marina (Company)">Ocean Village Marina</a> was also voted ‘Marina of the Year’ at the British Yachting Awards in November for its exemplary level of customer service providing an excellent customer experience for berth holders and visitors.“We would like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to all our berth holders and staff who have been incredibly patient and accommodating throughout the project. The team has done an amazing job managing logistics during the works, which included hosting a successful South Coast &amp; Green Tech Boat Show without a hitch,” concluded Lauren McCann.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316994/image/large-b80f85748fb6b63de44b732fcb178dcf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316994">

MDL Marinas invests £2 million to upgrade Ocean Village Marina

MDL Marinas has announced a £2.2 million investment into its flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, United Kingdom.