Camper and Nicholsons Marinas establishes foothold in China

Camper and Nicholsons Marinas wins contract to design and commission new Sanya Marina in Southern China - the only Chinese stopover in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12. Camper and Nicholsons Marinas has taken a significant step into new markets with the award of a new contract from Luhuitou Tourism Development Co Ltd to design and commission the Sanya Serenity Marina. Notably, the prestigious 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race has scheduled Sanya as its only Chinese stopover and this will be an opportunity to showcase the new marina to the world’s sailing fraternity. The marina is due for completion in June 2011 with the Volvo Ocean Race stopover planned for February 2012. The marina will incorporate 350 berths, including superyacht berths up to 50m and will form part of a resort being designed by world renowned architects Chapman Taylor. Camper and Nicholsons Marinas sees the project as a highly significant step in its participation in China's rapid growth in the premium marina sector. It is a major development for Luhuitou Tourism Development Co Ltd and the city of Sanya, which aim to establish a world-class tourist and yachting destination in this unique tropical environment. Sanya is located on the island of Hainan, China’s most southerly province. Camper and Nicholsons Marinas CEO, Nick Maris says, “We are delighted to be working with Luhuitou Tourism Development on this outstanding project, which aims to bring the highest international standards to this important new marina. Sanya is set to become a major yachting and tourism destination in south east Asia, and we look forward to working together to make this the region’s finest marina.” This month a delegation from Sanya’s city government and Luhuitou/Sanya Serenity Marina undertook a three day fact-finding visit to Malta, where Camper & Nicholsons’ flagship Grand Harbour Marina is situated. The delegation was keen to learn from the island’s experience in developing tourism and a thriving yachting industry. The delegation was under the auspices of Mr JIANG Zelin, Honorary President of Sanya People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and included the Deputy Mayor of Sanya City, Mr LI Baiqing, and the Managing Director of Sanya Serenity Marina, Mr HUA Bin. As well as meeting with senior C&N management, they also met Malta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Hon Mario de Marco, and the Chairman of the Malta Maritime Authority, Mark Portelli. Deputy Mayor of Sanya City, LI Baiqing acknowledged that the success of a marina was not only dependent on its design and build, but also on the resources, training and knowledge of the people who manage it, and he was therefore confident that Camper and Nicholsons Marinas was the right partner to ensure that Sanya Serenity Marina sets the standard for premium marinas in the region. Notes to Editors About Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Camper & Nicholsons is widely recognised to be one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious yachting business names, with origins dating back to 1782 when boat building began at Gosport, in the south of England. Camper & Nicholsons has specialised in marina and waterfront development for over 40 years and has provided services to clients in more than 25 countries worldwide. Projects range from small marinas through to developments of over 500 hectares. Camper & Nicholsons Marinas International Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Camper & Nicholsons Marina Investments Limited, listed on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange.

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