Porto Montenegro will
soon offer a full range of refit and maintenance services to its
European yachting clientele. In cooperation with the Adriatic Shipyard
in Bijela, Porto Montenegro will invest with Compositeworks, of La
Ciotat in France, to establish a full range superyacht refit facility
of the highest quality in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro.
The new facility will be located on 3 hectares of waterfront
property, just three miles across the bay from Porto Montenegro's
marina. The facility will offer a full range of services similar to
those offered at Compositeworks’ yard in France. The facility is
expected to begin operations in the autumn of 2010 and will also be a
base for a range of specialized subcontractors.
“This partnership represents a major step towards our vision of
bringing the superyacht industry to Montenegro and validates our vision
for Porto Montenegro," said Oliver Corlette, managing director of Adriatic Marinas, the developer and owner of Porto Montenegro. "Previously,
many superyachts were discouraged from coming to the Adriatic because
it was missing a reliable, top-end operator who understood the specific
needs and challenges of today's yachts. With the addition of a
Compositeworks repair and maintenance facility, many more yachts and
charter vessels will be based at Porto Montenegro and will enjoy the
spectacular cruising area of the Adriatic."
The addition of a refit facility is an important component to the
creation of a comprehensive home port for yachts in the Adriatic. Says
Corlette: "Porto Montenegro is located in the heart of the fastest
growing cruising destination in the Mediterranean, and is a fully
fledged port of entry to Montenegro with its berths ranging from 15m to
150m. Additionally, it offers duty free fuel, provisioning services and
a low tax environment. Add to that two local airports and a flying time
of less than two hours to most European capitals, and it becomes clear
why many captains and owners regard Porto Montenegro as the new centre
for yachts in the Adriatic and a year-round location for the yachting
community.”
“Compositeworks is excited to enter a region fast becoming a major rival to the south of France," says Ben Mennem, co-founder of Compositeworks. "With
its impressive maritime history, skilled workforce and close proximity
to some of the best cruising grounds in the Mediterranean, Montenegro
is poised to become the next centre for the yachting world. We are
thrilled to be at the forefront of this exciting evolution of our
industry and to be partners with Porto Montenegro.”
Stanko Zlokovic, President of the Board of Directors in the Adriatic Shipyard, added: “Adriatic
Shipyard Bijela understands the compelling opportunities luxury yacht
repair will bring to the region, including the employment of the
existing and highly skilled labour in Montenegro for yacht repairs,”
(Source: superyachttimes.com )
