Yachting centres in the Mediterranean

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2 Yachting centres in the Mediterranean Study Nº26 / March 2011 Marseille Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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4 References This report has been produced by the Economic Intelligence Unit of the Marseille Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of the Invest in Med program. This program is 75% financed by the European Union over the period and is implemented by the MedAlliance consortium, bringing together economic development agencies (ANIMA), Chambers of Commerce (ASCAME, EuroChambers) and business federations (BusinessMed). Alongside the members of these networks and their associated partners (ONUDI, GTZ, EPA Euroméditerranée, World Bank, etc.), a thousand business activities have taken part in pilot initiatives centered on future Mediterranean sectors of activity. Each year a hundred field operations bring together the 27 European Union countries and their 9 southern partners : Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria and Tunisia. In order to contribute to the sustainable economic development of the region, Invest in Med aims at developing the volume and quality of investment flows (particularly from Europe), EuroMediterranean business partnerships between north and south, and Mediterranean trade relationships ( The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the Marseille Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry and can under no circumstances be considered as reflecting the views of the European Union.. ISBN Authors The study was carried out by Dominique Billé and Christophe Lowezanin of the CCIMP s Economic Intelligence Unit. The maps were produced using SIG MapInfo Professionnel version 10 software. 3

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6 CONTENTS I. Introduction Context Project Objectives Methodology... 8 II. The context of yachting in the Mediterranean Geographic and economic context Concentration and saturation of marinas along the North shore of the Mediterranean Emerging yachting market in the South Legal and political context A necessary integration into the national way of thinking Some diversely adapted legal and regulatory frames III. Diagnostic of the yachting centres Organisation and management of the yachting centres Similar institutional characteristics Different management strategies Description of the yachting centres What is a yachting centre? Yachting in the different countries (France, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia) Yachting in France Yachting in Spain Yachting in Morocco Yachting in Tunisia Investments and projects The main marina projects of the North shore : Marina projects in France : Marina projects in Spain Principal marina projects on the South shore Marina projects in Morocco Marina projects in Tunisia IV. Tourism and Yachting in the Mediterranean Tourism, economic driving force of the Mediterranean Tourism in France

7 Evolution of international arrivals in France Tourism in Spain Evolution of international arrivals in Spain Tourism in Morocco Evolution of international arrivals in Morocco Tourism in Tunisia Evolution of international arrivals in Tunisia Yachting : an asset to tourism development An important contribution to tourism The marked difference in tourism development models between the North and the South On the North shore (France and Spain) On the South shore (Morocco and Tunisia) : V. Yachting and sustainable development Environmental impact of yachting Impact of the construction of a marina Environmental impact of the functioning of a marina Impact of yachting on the sea Socio-economic impact of marinas Direct impacts In financial terms : In terms of direct employment : Indirect or induced impacts: the basics of the economic effect Financial Impact of Tourism Impact on tourism products Economic impact of the nautical field Impact of direct and indirect effects on employment VI. Assessment and perspectives The North Shore : a saturated market looking for solutions The South Shore : an emerging market searching for a business model VII. Annexes : Port Factsheets VIII. Sources :

8 I. Introduction 1. Context The Etinet initiative was launched within the Invest in Med project, which aims at developing sustainable trade relationships, investments and enterprise partnerships between the two rims of the Mediterranean. Situated between Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Mediterranean is right at the heart of the flows and interchanges in populations between all the world s civilisations. At the dawn of the third millennium, this area is one of the most visited berths for commercial, social and tourism reasons. Its surface covers more than 2.5 million kilometres. Its coast extends for more than 46,000 km (around 20% of the world s coastal perimeter). This is a sea which is semi-enclosed in which the renewal of the water is very slow (from 80 to 100 years). It is also one of the richest in the world in terms of biodiversity, the environmental issue is therefore paramount. The population of the Mediterranean countries is nearly 450 million, joined by 170 million tourists each year. Strictly coastal residents represent around 70 million persons (data from the year 2000). 2. Project Objectives The object of Etinet is to contribute to the promotion of investment in tourism in the Mediterranean countries, to establish regional partnerships and generate commercial transactions in : - nautical tourism, the subject of this study - cultural tourism, the subject of another study. These two studies will be presented at Meditour 2010, in September 2010 in Malaga. The project comprises a study of the Mediterranean nautical centres in 4 countries : 2 countries on the South shore (Morocco and Tunisia) and 2 countries on the North shore (Spain and France). Four Chambers of commerce and industry in these countries are partners of this project - La Camara de Comercio Industria y Navegación de Malaga (lead by ETINET) - La Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie Marseille Provence (authors of this study) 7

9 - La Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie de Tunis - La Chambre de Commerce, d Industrie et des Services de la Wilaya, Tanger The Chambre de Commerce et d Industrie de Marseille is the leader in this study, the objective of which is to set out a panorama of yachting in the Mediterranean and establish a more precise analysis of the main nautical centres of the 4 partner countries of the project. It aims to give a detailed view of the potential that they represent, through their main projects, the synergies that they develop between tourism and yachting and of their consideration of sustainable development in their approach to yachting. 3. Methodology The study lists the main nautical centres of four countries on the Mediterranean: Spain, France, Morocco* and Tunisia, and analyses their functioning and their effect on the tourist economy. The field of yachting concerns the yacht marinas and marinas situated at the seaside dedicated to wind or motor-powered recreational boats and which welcome year-round resident boats or visiting boats (which are passing through) offering different services from one port to another. The field of yachting does not cover nautical industry (construction of boats) although this can be considered, particularly in its guarantee element in relation to the repair or maintenance of boats. The yacht marinas studied are ports strictly dedicated to the activity of yachting and leisure. Commercial ports, in other words, goods and passenger ports are excluded from the field of study. On the other hand, certain fishing ports which offer mooring berths dedicated to yachting have been taken into consideration particularly in the countries on the South shore. A distinction has been made between on the one hand, boats less than 10m long and yachts the whose length is greater than 24 metres, which allows the qualification of moorings (rings) in the marinas. The term mega-yachts is used for boats exceeding 50 metres. The analysis of the yachting market in the Mediterranean is based on a synthesis of the existing studies mentioned in the bibliography, an analysis of the statistics available mentioned in the sources and of qualitative interviews with professionals in yachting and tourism of which there is a list annexed. The description of the marinas is based on an investigation of 28 ports in the study area 8 ports have been investigated in each of the partner countries on the North shore, and 6 for those on the South shore. The investigations have been carried out through questionnaires, interviews, and where needed, documentary research. *An exception is made for Morocco, the study also takes into account its Atlantic coast 8

10 The ports have been selected in the following way : For Spain and France : The selection of marinas in the two countries on the North shore of the Mediterranean was made on the basis of size (number of moorings) respecting the regional and departmental quotas except for the islands. The largest island port of each of the countries has been investigated. For Morocco and Tunisia : All the marinas for Morocco and Tunisia have been investigated (fishing ports offering a small number of moorings destined for yachting or wintering are excluded from the field of investigation but mentioned in the study) The investigation was carried out between the 20th of February and the 20th of March It has been presented to the marina directors by the project partner Chambers of Commerce and Industry. 9

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12 II. The context of yachting in the Mediterranean 1. Geographic and economic context NUMBER OF BERTHS FOR RECREATIONAL CRAFT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, PER COUNTRY marinas on 46,000 km of coast - Around 400,000 moorings - Natural assets popular with tourists and amateur yachtsmen : a pleasant climate favourable for sailing (around 300 days of sunshine per year, mild temperatures ), varied natural landscapes and popular seabeds. - An international influence from certain regions : the Greek Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Côte d Azur, Italian Riviera, Balearic Islands... The Mediterranean is considered a favourable area for the practice and development of yachting. Despite all these common assets, the Mediterranean presents a noticeable imbalance on the two shores in the yachting aspect with : - A mature market in the North, and an emerging market in the South. - An very dense implantation of marinas on the North shore and scattered marinas on the South shore. 11

13 MARINAS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 1.1 Concentration and saturation of marinas along the North shore of the Mediterranean marinas - 380,000 moorings In the entire Mediterranean area, more than 80% of the marinas representing around 98% of the moorings are situated along the North shore. 85% of the moorings are situated in 3 countries (France, Spain and Italy), which are characterised by the saturation of their ports. The worldwide crisis which hit the yachting sector head on in 2009, and more particularly the sectors of construction and sales, has only had a small impact on their marinas, in which the demand for a mooring is always greater than the capacity. According to a study carried out by the CODCAP (Committee for the Development of Yachting Accommodation Capacities) France is short of more than 54,000 berths and some marinas have waiting lists of 10 years or more. The North of the Mediterranean is equally characterised by being very environment-conscious and by a lack of available land, which makes any project for the construction, extension or modernisation of the marinas delicate and complex. Their economic approach is thus more orientated towards the consolidation of their market (sustainability of activity, quality, new products ) than towards any significant development. 12

14 Growth is nevertheless conceivable by implementing innovative solutions, respectful of the environment (underground dry-dock marinas : Beaulieu project organised anchorage outside of port limits ) 1.2 Emerging yachting market in the South ports representing less than 10% of the total capacity - 10,446 moorings With an average of one marina/shelter every 100km, the countries of the South shore represent a modest offer as far as yachting is concerned. Conscious of this handicap, some countries such as Tunisia and Morocco, are attempting to develop their offer in order to attract an increasingly more sought-after niche market tourism. Thus some important sites have been developed over the course of the last decade, integrating marinas offering yacht mooring rings into real estate projects (Smir, Saïdia, Hammamet, Monastir ). But this market has not yet come to maturity : On the national scale the demand is most often low, or even non-existent. In Tunisia the ratio of facilities is one of the lowest in the region with 0.25 boats per 1000 inhabitants. Yachting has not yet been integrated into the culture of the Southern countries. There are currently only a few boat constructors and no yachting industry that could be described as such. The big names like Dufour, Bénéteau, Jeanneau are not yet represented in these countries due to a lack of local demand and skilled labour. The «foreign yachting» clientele is insignificant. In 2008, the development outline for the Tunisian coast showed that out of a total of 270,000 recreational boats travelling around the sea, Tunisia accommodates only 1%, the equivalent of 2,500 boats per year. Yet many factors are in favour of the development of the yachting market : the saturation of the marinas on the North shore of the Mediterranean and the improvement of the quality of life offer some interesting opportunities for the development of this market on the South shore. 2. Legal and political context 2.1 A necessary integration into the national way of thinking The yachting issue is not generally the subject of a specific political strategy, on a national scale. Most often when it is taken into consideration, it is linked to more global political concerns which, depending on the country, can come under different strategies and ministries : environment, tourism, transport, sea 13

15 It therefore materialises in the form of «plans» or of «development outlines» in that country s reflection and action. «Livre bleu» in France, «Plan Azur» in Morocco, «Schéma d aménagement du littoral» in Tunisia, Spanish Tourism Plan (2008/2012 and on the horizon 2020) 2.2 Some diversely adapted legal and regulatory frames In order to contribute to the development of the sector, the country needs a legal and regulatory framework, adapted to yachting, that is : - clear and precise to guarantee the amateur yachtsmen the necessary safety for the practice of their activity - flexible and an incentive to enable free access to yachting From an institutional point of view the countries on the North and South of the Mediterranean present the same type of dual organisation with : - A ministry (Transport, Development, Environment ) which contains a more or less developed maritime department that which draws up and implements maritime policy and regulation. - Customs administrations which supervise and control the entry to and exit from the territory of goods and people by sea. In practice, the results of this organisation differ largely between the North and South shores of the Mediterranean. Practical and accessible regulations in the North The countries in the North have made a good compromise in implementing their regulations and the controls linked to their application could be made more flexible. In France the main domains in terms of yachting regulations are shared between: - Customs : formalities, duty and taxes related to granting French certificates*, registering or importing a boat - Maritime Affairs : registration of ships, regulation applicable in terms of construction and security In Spain, the port authorities, through various different sections, are responsible for registration, safety, inspection of the ships and the fight against pollution, under the authority of the Ministry of Development and the Directorate of the Merchant Marine Regulations which are often restrictive in the South The countries in the South have not yet adapted their framework of regulations, where the normally very strict application of rules constitutes an obstacle to the development of yachting. * Certificate stating the nationality of a French craft 14

16 In Morocco : the obligation to keep an information sheet for each person on board, the Customs systematic and prior notification for a sailing, the evidence of every night spent at sea, a process which carries a fee, the difficulty of using the boat in the absence of its owner, the obligation of bank guarantees for spare parts, the extending of temporary admission not being automatic, the inaccessibility of regulatory information In Tunisia : interminable procedures and questionnaires on entry and exit from the ports, preliminary police enquiry for the purchase of a ship which can last between 1 and 6 months But which is evolving favourably In this rather unfavourable framework for the development of yachting, these 2 countries have realised the importance of bringing more flexibility to all of their formalities and procedures that come under the International Code for the Safety and Security of Ports, the registration or purchase of recreational boats and finally the customs formalities, and have started to implement a more adapted policy. The yachting sector in Morocco now benefits from a royal impetus notably through the Plan Azur. A national plan for the development of the tourism niche market should soon commence with the objective of reaching 2 million yachtsmen in The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is currently drawing up and implementing government policy, notably in the port and maritime domain The marinas at Saïdia and Smir, either through experience or thanks to the efficiency of their directors, have made some good advances in the quality of the providing mooring facilities for amateur yachtsmen. Tunisia was given a new Code for maritime ports in 2009 which foresees the creation of a high commission for marinas under the Ministry of Tourism. The recently created Association of Nautical Industries of Tunisia is taking steps to improve the communication and the cooperation between the different Ministries involved with yachting and the professionals in the sector. Large marinas like Monastir and Hammamet, have implemented a special policy for making the administration procedures easier with the port authorities for foreign stopovers by means of a single declaration. 15

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18 III. Diagnostic of the yachting centres 1. Organisation and management of the yachting centres 1.1 Similar institutional characteristics The organisational outline of the yachting centres is in principle the same in most of the countries. With few exceptions, they are situated under the public maritime domain. This belongs to the State which generally does not manage this directly but instead, transfers the management to a decentralised port authority. This authority can either handle the management itself (direct control) or delegate under concessions for determined periods of time (variable according to the case and country) to public or private institutions, whether profit-making or not. These concessions are essential. They foresee the extent and the duration of the obligations of each of the parties, as well as their methods of functioning and financing. A few ports really are «private», like «Cannes-Marina» at Mandelieu, in France, which stands outside of the public maritime domain. It functions using the model of co-ownership comprising 1,450 members. Its management is delegated to a management agent. 1.2 Different management strategies Although the organisation outline is often the same, the nature of the administrators and the management strategies are very different. France for example has developed various different types of management for yachting centres : direct control or with the participation of the local council, private-public partnership, public establishments, public limited companies (SA, LTD.), Chambers of Commerce and Industry, autonomous ports. The duration of operations, whether they be private occupation authorisations, subcontracting, concession, or others, are variable and can go up to 35 years. They have no limitation when they are carried out in direct control by the authorities (decentralised port authority). In Spain, there are two categories of marina : State-run marinas and those belonging to autonomous communities. They are subject either to direct management, or delegation to a private or public institution. Nearly 80% are operated by autonomous communities as opposed to nearly 20% by the State. 17

19 This proportion varies depending on the degree of autonomy of the regions. In Catalonia and in the Basque Country there are no state marinas. In the Balearic Islands, there are 5 State marinas, and 41 autonomous marinas. Amongst these, 28 are subject to concession and 13 are in direct management. In the framework of concessions, the responsibilities are generally shared between the marina authority (State or Region) which defines the overall services and finances the extensions, and the concessionaire (generally for 30 years) who manages and allocates the berths and carries out the work. In Morocco the traditional outline is the following. Management of the public maritime domain is assigned to the National Port Agency (ANP) created in December 2006 within the framework of the reform of the port sector in Morocco. As a rule, the ANP does not take on the construction or the operation of the port. It delegates these operations, which are costly and heavy in terms of infrastructure, to private investors (often national or European) by means of concession over a long period of time. This is the case for Marina Saïdia situated on the Mediterranean coast which is subject to a concession to the Moroccan Group FADESA until Marina Smir is copied on the same principle with a concession until 2044 granted to the Anglo-Spanish group, Marina Marbella. In Tunisia, most of the existing marinas belong to the State. Two are private (Marina Cap Monastir, and Yasmine Hammamet). Their operation is delegated to management companies (public, private or mixed) which frequently bring in foreign capital, notably in the marinas integrated into large holiday or real estate complexes. 2. Description of the yachting centres 2.1 What is a yachting centre? Although there is currently no legal definition for «marinas» or «yachting centres», the following criteria to distinguish them from other similar concepts (landing stage, anchorage area ). are currently agreed upon.. They must : - be situated by the sea or by a river (although the latter are excluded from the scope of our study). - be dedicated at least partially to wind or motor-powered recreational boats. - provide year-round berthing for resident boats or visiting boats - offer services, which vary from one port to another. 18

20 - offer, generally, one hundred or more berths of different size (around 5 metres to some 20 metres long). Only certain marinas are able to accommodate boats longer than 24m. These are then qualified as «cruisers». The basic services available in a marina generally include : the availability of drinking water and electricity, a harbour master s office, sanitation units. You will also less frequently find : fuel pumps, a slipway for small boats, a lifting crane and sometimes more innovative services like a baggage handler service or free bicycles made available for visiting yachts (Cap d Agde or Saint Cyprien) From these facts, we can discern two categories of yachting centres which are differentiated by their situations and how they have been constructed, as well as their tourist targets : The sea-going yacht marina : Situated along the coast, it is generally protected by one or several piers forming the surrounding enclosure for the body of water. The size of these infrastructures is very variable and can go from a natural cove converted with a simple landing stage (Calanque de Port Pin), through to a commercial or fishing port which in the course of time has been converted (Vieux-Port Marseille, France, Port de M Diq Morocco), right up to the purpose-built marina in an artificially converted area (Port Mataro Spain). The majority of the marina installations on the North shore of the Mediterranean are of this type and attract a clientele composed both of amateur yachtsmen (local or foreign), and tourists (nautical, cultural or for sport ) The marina or interior port : resembles a residential complex built, in general, on an area of land situated next to the sea which incorporates an equipped marina into its development plan. This concept enables extensive mooring capacities often with more than 1,000 mooring rings. This concept has undergone rapid development in recent decades, first of all in Spain in the areas which are particularly attractive to tourists in the Costa Brava and the Costa del Sol (Marina Empuriabrava, Puerto Deportivo de Benalmádena ), and later in the countries of the South shore who have chosen this option in their tourist development strategy, to attract private investment more easily (Marina Smir, Marina Cap Monstir ) 2.2. Yachting in the different countries (France, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia) The average distance between the ports offering accommodation for yachts in the Mediterranean varies from 2 km (Monaco) to 239 km (Egypt), depending on the country. France and Spain are the countries which (except the special case of Monaco) have the highest density of ports along their coastal border. 19

21 Source : Plan Bleu Yachting in France Key figures in France : - 6,000 km of coast and 883 seaside towns - 163,000 mooring rings in 370 ports (Source Paca Report 2008) - 10% mooring rings for visiting craft in France (Source Paca Report 2008) - 422,000 boats (active fleet) of which 122,000 > 6m (Source Paca Report 2008) - 12 boats per 1,000 inhabitants (source Plan Bleu) On the Mediterranean coast : - 94,500 mooring rings in 244 ports (Source Paca Report 2008) >12% mooring rings for visiting craft with differences ranging from 3% in the Bouches du Rhône to 30% in Corsica France benefits from a very dynamic yachting sector with more than 4.5 million active yachtsmen, a growth estimated at 10,000 per year, generating 2,500 direct jobs and a turnover of 162M in annual turnover. France possesses the largest nautical park of the Mediterranean countries (12 boats per 1,000 inhabitants). Its marinas are built principally from medium-sized ports. Around half have between 300 and 800 moorings. 20

22 Yachting in France is an activity shared by beginners and passionate yachtsmen, for whom the practice is often long-standing (more than 10 years for 2/3 of yachtsmen : market study by the Agency for the Observation, Development and Engineering of Tourism in France (ODIT)). The practice of sail-powered yachting is slightly more common than that of motor-powered boats (60/40). The sector is well structured, notably by the presence of organisations such as the Federation of Nautical Industries ( and the French Federation of Marinas ( It also benefits from incentives generated mainly by the Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development in charge of the sea and the coastline ( and by the implementation of two Worldwide Clusters : Pôle Mer Bretagne Pôle Mer PACA. The Pôle Mer PACA situated on the Mediterranean coast aims to play a predominant role in the definition and the management of an efficient, united marine policy in the Mediterranean ( ). In terms of events, France has a fairly busy calendar with both the large-scale international boat shows like the Nautic in Paris (1,200 exhibitors and 1,400 brands for more than 236,000 visitors) and the International Yacht Festival at Cannes (57,000 visitors, 540 boats in the water, 468 exhibitors over 95,000m2), but also through emblematic courses and organised activities, for example : The Route du Rhum, Med Cup, SNIM (Nautical Week ) Yachting in Spain The key figures (source Spanish Federation of Marinas 2009): km of coast - 126,963 mooring rings in 355 ports - 220,000 boats registered in 2008 On the Mediterranean coast : - 95,800 mooring rings in 215 ports Despite having a saturated coastal area (1 port every 15km) Spain is registering a regular progression in the number of marinas and moorings.. 21

23 The Spanish marinas are essentially small-scale ports. Around 60% offer less than 300 moorings. The Mediterranean coast represents the main part of Spain s capacity with 75% of the moorings and 60% of the ports, the main nautical region being in Catalonia (30,300 moorings). The Balearic Islands are not far behind with almost 70 ports and 20,000 berths. They accommodate around 40,000 boats during the summer period (30,000 during the year) and nautical tourism generates 445M. The sector saw a period of crisis in 1990, but has since developed thanks principally to an increase in growth, the application of favourable financial services and an increase in the number of marinas, mainly on the Mediterranean coast. In terms of image, the Spanish nautical sector was placed at the forefront of the international scene in 2007 when it received the America s Cup for the town of Valencia. The Industry, Commerce and Nautical Services Association (ADIN), the Spanish equivalent of the BMF (British Marine Federation), brings together the principle activities in the sector. Amongst the main exhibitions and nautical events the following are highlighted : The Barcelona Boat Show ( Expo Nautica Madrid Boat show and the Barcelona World Race ( Yachting in Morocco The key figures : > 3,500 km of coast > 2,286 mooring rings in 9 ports (source Bloc Marine 2010) In terms of yachting, Morocco has 2 principal assets available to it: - its proximity to Spain and the Straits of Gibraltar. - 2 maritime coasts on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. Despite this, yachting in Morocco is still a relatively undeveloped activity, reserved for many years for a wealthy social class. The main yacht marinas or operational marinas are : Marina Saïdia, Marina Smir, Marina Kabila, (small and very private), Tangiers and M Diq port (undergoing work) on the Mediterranean. On the Atlantic, the only marinas 22

24 as we have defined them are at Rabat (Marina Bouregreg), Mohammedia and Agadir. The other port towns (Safi, Essaouira ) are commercial or fishing ports which could serve as shelter but are not equipped for yachting. The growth of this sector has been under way for almost the last 5 years but still suffers from a low reputation on an international scale, due to the fact of not having adapted its regulations to yachting and its lack of infrastructure. For some years, however, efforts have been made to promote the sector by: - removing customs duties for the importation of boats, allowing a reduction in prices for boats and therefore making this accessible to more clients. - strategic orientation programmes like the Plan Azur launched almost 10 years ago in the country and foreseeing the creation of 6 seaside resorts (Mediterrania Saïdia, Mogador Essaouira, Mazagan Beach Resort, Port- Lixus, Plage Blanche Guelmim Taghazout Argana Bay ) This plan has instilled new energy in the importation and sale of boats whether yachting for pleasure or sport, medium range or luxury products. The prospects could be good if the necessary means are put into action. Sailing with dinghies and light craft is still undeveloped generally. The Atlantic coast is better adapted to large-scale yachting, which should be able to develop especially by benefiting from the proximity of the Spanish ports. The seabed also represents an unexploited natural capital. Even the beach remains an undeveloped area in terms of nautical activities. There are two events in favour of the promotion of nautical sports in Morocco: - The Morocco Nautic Expo in Casablanca (around 20 exhibitors, between 25,000 and 50,000 visitors) - The International Jet Ski Night - Plans for the Morocco Cup, 11th to 30th July 2010 (Marseille Saïdia Marseille) at the initiative of Maroc-Nautisme But these are still not promoted sufficiently and are very few in number. Therefore, the event aspect also needs to be developed. Yachting in Tunisia The key figures : ( Creocean study «Tunisian coast development plan 2006) - 1,300 km of coast - 2,700 mooring rings in 8 ports boats per 1000 inhabitants 23

25 At a distance of only 100 to 400 miles from the main marinas on the North shore, Tunisia has considerable assets in terms of yachting, geographically (its central location in the Mediterranean basin), economically (low cost of manpower), and climatically (period suitable for yachting is 3 months longer than that of the North shore, 4 times less wind, average temperature over 18º). However it is suffering delay in the development of the yachting industry. Since 2007 the Tunisian government has included yachting in its diversification policy by drawing up its coastal development plan, the objective of which is to reach 136M of financial return by 2015, through the creation of 2,250 berths spread over 3 marinas in the project stageg (Cap Gammath, Bizerte Cap 3000, Lella Hadria). 3. Investments and projects The projects and investments involving yachting are different in nature depending on the country and we are still observing different concerns and directions on the two shores of the Mediterranean. A saturated market on the North shore with a lack of available land, meaning that the main projects are based on the use of innovative solutions which are environment-conscious. A South shore centred on large-scale holiday resorts and real estate projects which include a section for yachting. 3.1 The main marina projects of the North shore : Marina projects in France : One of the principal concerns of the French yachting sector is the saturation of its marinas which means a halt in their development. The construction of new marinas or expansion of existing ones has become rare and difficult (absence of available land, environmental and administrative restraints ) In the Mediterranean only one significant project is underway: The creation of a new port at Seyne-sur-mer : Launched in 2009, it should ultimately represent an investment of 65M (delivery ) with a capacity of 700 berths. An expansion project of a lesser capacity has just been launched in Fréjus with 90 new moorings, the construction of 300 apartments and a 4 star hotel or luxury hotel residence. Talks are underway for setting up a casino. The delivery of the whole project is anticipated for Many projects are still at the study stage (representing around 6,000 berths), amongst which the main ones are : 24

26 Marina expansions : Estaque (13), La Ciotat (13), Le Frioul (13), Les Saintes Maries de la Mer (13), Hyères (83), Saint-Tropez (83), La Seyne-sur- Mer (port of Saint-Elme, 83), St Raphaël (83, part in dry-dock), St Laurent du Var (06), Beaulieu-sur-Mer (06), Nice-Carras (06), Port Barcarès (66), Cannet en Roussillon(66), Port Leucate (11),La Grande Motte (34). Creation of marinas : Étang de Berre (13), Arles (13), Cagnes-sur-Mer (06), Aigues-Mortes (34). For these reasons, the course of study is leaning more and more towards the researching of innovative solutions which are environment-conscious amongst which are : Underground dry dock (Beaulieu/mer) : This project is one of 10 awardwinning projects of the «Model Marinas» launched in the surroundings of Grenelle de la Mer. It is part of an integrated management approach for the coastal areas and plans the creation of 150 to 200 new berths. This futuristic concept is that of an underwater parking area for boats. It makes use of a construction technique that uses a circular shaft and a diaphragm wall for protection against the water, as used for the construction of motorways and tunnels. Transposed to the scope of a marina, this technique will allow the area reclaimed from the sea to be four times less. In the central mooring area, 80m in diameter, metre boats or 25 trimarans from the Vendée Globe will be able to be moored. Underground, the capacity can go up to 500 spaces for boats and/or cars ( Implantation of moveable floating pontoons in the Cap d Agde Marina: This project aims to implant moveable, floating, motorised pontoons, offering an alternative to the lack of space in the marinas without having to carry out large-scale work on infrastructures and without having an impact on the environment. It enables the use of just one channel for manoeuvring for several rows of dock fingers by being able to simultaneously move these and the boats moored to them. This is for boats 6 to 15m in length and offers a gain in space ranging from 30 to 40% compared with the traditional facilities on the same surface of water in a marina. At an overall cost of more than1.1m, this technique also provides an avant-garde showcase for nautical engineering ( Organised anchorages outside of port limits (Corsica / Anse de Favone, Saint-Tropez / Baie des Canoubiers) : These two projects have been included in the «Model Marinas» operation. In port areas that are visiting holiday sites and in which it is important to preserve the environmental quality, anchorage to buoys or collective anchorage to a fixed mooring is a solution which allows the economy of space whilst preserving the quality of the seabed. These organised anchorages allow the traffic to be unloaded from the wet-dock marinas, require smaller-scale investments and have less impact on the environment than an extension on land. The offer of complementary services is generally foreseen for the amateur yachtsman: 25

27 Household rubbish collection, shuttle to land, use of sanitary units in the marina ) Other courses have also been investigated to provide a solution to the saturation of the ports : Dynamic management of the marinas and the inter-port networking of berths: this enables the temporary holiday use of berths that are rented on a yearly basis by means of a computerised system. The marinas on the Atlantic coast are pioneers in this area (Morbihan passport contract ( ) Boat time-sharing : System inspired by the property time-sharing or carsharing concept. The principal consists of sharing the use of a boat with one quay berth or dry docking place between several people (generally 4) through a rental contract of a specific length of time. Marina projects in Spain The problem of the lack of space in Spain seems less serious than on the French Mediterranean shore. But the projects for the creation and expansion of nautical centres are also subject to a marked awareness of the environment. Expansion of Port Adriano (Mayorca Balearic Islands) certified ISO 14001: The project, due to be completed in 2011, includes 82 additional berths, (currently 404), 470 parking spaces, an enlargement of the commercial area and of a technical nature, a launching ramp. Port Adriano has committed to three points with regard to environmental issues : - Not to reduce the coastal line - Not to affect the beach next to the port - To respect the natural environment and the shoreline The project also includes setting up a sailing school and the improvement of the beach nearby. It will generate around 55 direct jobs and more than 100 indirect jobs throughout the year. Expansion of Port d Adra (Almeria Province Andalusia) : The project consists of the construction of 270 additional berths which will double the capacity of the port, reaching 541 berths. The total foreseen investment comes to 8.8M. The project consists of the rehabilitation of the port s 600m long old fishing quay to create new berths which will have water and electricity. Alcaidesa Marina (Cadiz Province Andalusia) : The «Savills» project covers 27 hectares and foresees the creation of a marina with more than 600 moorings, around 200 dry dock berths, a yacht club and 20,000m2 of recreational space. The total investment foreseen is 11M and it will be subject to a 30 year concession. The project is very close to Gibraltar and benefits from a favourable situation for its development with the proximity of numerous hotels, businesses, services and international air connections. 26

28 3.2 Principal marina projects on the South shore Marina projects in Morocco Morocco, through the Plan Azur and other large-scale projects, shows signs of its commitment to the process of the development of the yachting sector. Amongst the main projects with an impact on yachting are the following: Port of the city of Tangiers : Redevelopment of the existing commercial port (whose maritime traffic will be covered by the new Tanger-Med port) into a marina with moorings for yachts. The work is due to begin in Objective: to become one of the main marinas in the Mediterranean. This new infrastructure will have space to receive cruise-ships and leisure craft, a fishing port, and an area reserved for hotels and cultural and tourist activities. The Company in charge of the development and conversion of the port area has 60M of capital at its disposal. Lagune de Nador Mar Chica : Project for the implantation of holidayyachting complex that is environment-conscious for both land and sea. Launched in 2007 and nestled in one of the most beautiful natural sites in Morocco, the Marchica project extends over an area of 1,030 hectares, a curved coastline of 25km. The project foresees the development of 7 centres situated along the shores of the lagoon. An investment of 11 billion Dirhams (around 1 billion Euros) is planned. The 1st project planned for Presqu Île d Atalayoune will be known as a real nautical centre in the lagoon with hotels and activities that accompany life in a yacht marina, on an area of 71,000m2. Saïdia Marina : Large holiday complex situated to the North of Morocco, Mediterrania Saïdia is one of the key projects of the Plan Azur. The first phase of the project was inaugurated in June The overall total for the anticipated investment is 12 billion dirhams (more than 1 billion euros). When it is finished, the site will have an estimated accommodation capacity of 30,000 beds. It will offer 48,000 jobs of which 8,000 will be direct. Its marina currently extends over 25 hectares, spread over 3 quays and has around 800 moorings between 7 and 50 metres at its disposal. The planned extension of the marina will give the port 1,350 moorings, of which 50% will be for boats more than 12 metres long, over an area of 85 hectares. Preventive measures against stranding and silting up are also planned. Port-Lixus : One of the 6 other holiday complexes of the Plan Azur. The delivery dates for the first villas and apartments are due in The total investment for the development work is 1.4 billion Dirhams (126.5M ). The project extends over 4,700,000m2, with 760,000m2 of built area (hotels 7,400m2, residential areas 4,900m2, entertainment, cultural and commercial 27

29 ± 78,000m2.) Sporting activities including the marina (120 mooring rings), ± 190,000m2. Port Lixus is situated two hour s flight away from some of the main European capitals, and half an hour s drive from the international airport of Tangiers. Marina projects in Tunisia Several holiday complex projects with nautical connotations are currently coming to maturity. They involve the development or the refurbishment of existing port installations and foresee the implementation of various services for amateur yachtsmen : ship repair, hotels and real estate, which should make nautical tourism in Tunisia even more attractive. Bizerte cap 3000 : Marina Project situated near the town of Bizerte. Work on the marina started up in May 2009 and is due to finish in The total cost of the Marina will be around 180 million Dinar (around 100M ) The project foresees the extension of the existing infrastructure with the creation of harbour walls, quays, and floating pontoons with 1,000 berths, a seafront boulevard and a residential complex as well as land development work creating more than 15,000m2 of retail space. Gammarth Bay : Holiday complex project implanted in the Bay of the same name. Work started at the end of 2007 for planned completion in The marina is made up of a harbour with 400 to 500 mooring rings complying with international standards to be used as a home or transit port for boats of all shapes and sizes and offering a complete range of services (repairs, careening, marine outfitter, yacht-club ). The complex will have 85,000m2 of accommodation, 10,000m2 of services and retail and 17,000m2 of covered parking, a total of 112,000m2. Kélibia la Blanche : Italo-Tunisian holiday complex project which integrates the ecological issue into the development of the site situated in the North of the country close to Cap Bon (protecting flora and fauna, use of renewable energy ). The investors wish to develop yachting here and with this in mind, intend to develop a marina near the fishing port (The real estate project received the «Five green star diamond award» for the 2nd time at the Salon Monte Carlo Travel Market in 2010 that rewards the best initiatives in eco-tourism. It covers an area of 52 hectares, has an overall total investment of 210 M Dinars (more than 110M ) and would generate more than 1,800 direct jobs and 4,500 indirect jobs. 28

30 IV. Tourism and Yachting in the Mediterranean The Mediterranean possesses many assets favourable to tourism : magnificent landscapes, a climate favourable for beach tourism, a cultural heritage particularly rich in remains from ancient civilisations. Tourism development can therefore just as easily be built on a «beach and sun» model as on the development of cultural or urban tourism. The countries on its shores benefit heavily and this enables the economic development of the countries through the inflow of currency. But the «beach and sun» model is starting to reach its limits, faced with the emergence of new rivals and a desire to experience more individualised and fulfilling holidays. The development of nautical activities, and in particular yachting, is therefore one of the possibilities for the development of tourist activities offered in the Mediterranean. 1. Tourism, economic driving force of the Mediterranean Key figures - Top ranking holiday area worldwide million International Tourist Arrivals (ITA) in 2008 representing 30% of the world market - of which 50% was to the coastal regions billion dollars worth of international earnings in 2008 Source : World tourism organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations Between 2000 and 2008 the growth in the number of International Tourist Arrivals (ITA) was 25% for the Mediterranean area against 34% on a global scale. The Mediterranean area is therefore in a stage of growth.. According to the forecasts issued by the Plan Bleu, it should continue to reach 400 million tourist arrivals in

31 Source : CRE-CCIMP according to : INSEE ; World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations for the Mediterranean. N.b. : The Mediterranean area is made up of areas belonging to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Tourism development and the profit coming from this is not equally shared between the different coastal countries : France, Spain and Italy therefore represent 65% of the international arrivals. Source : CRE-CCIMP according to : NISEE ; World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations for the Mediterranean. But at the heart of the Mediterranean area, the borders are moving. The three biggest countries are no longer the driving forces in tourism development in the Mediterranean. Between 2000 and 2008 : - In the East Mediterranean, a significant growth in Turkey (+161% of the number of ITA), Egypt (+140%) and Croatia (+62%). - In the West Mediterranean, Tunisia and Morocco have also seen significant progress with +39% and +84% of ITA respectively. In the Mediterranean, in the 4 countries studied, there is a distinct difference between the more «mature» markets of France and Spain, and the markets in full development in Tunisia and Morocco. 30

32 Source : CRE-CCIMP according to : NISEE ; World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations for the Mediterranean. Thus, each country possesses certain dynamics, and strategies, differentiating themselves according to their own objectives and intended targets : heritage, culture, sport, beach and sun. 1.1 Tourism in France Key figures - Ranking 1st in the world million International Tourist Arrivals (ITA) in of which 20% are in the coastal regions billion dollars taken in 2008 (ranking 3rd in the world) Source : World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations France s attraction for tourists is partly explained by a wide variety of assets: scenery, a rich heritage, a temperate climate and significant infrastructure for tourism and transport. France is therefore the world s top tourist destination as regards the number of international tourist arrivals, with 79.3 million arrivals in But it only holds 3rd place in terms of economic returns due to a significant number of transit stopovers (of only one night). At the national level, the main objective is to increase the international tourist arrivals, and the earnings. Three large areas of improvement have thus been 31

33 highlighted : - The accommodation for the tourist during their whole stay - The quality of the offer, with the reform in hotel establishments (overhaul of hotel categories creation of 5 star). - Promotion of tourism with the creation of Atout France as a unique brand. According to the predictions of the World Tourism Organisation, international tourist arrivals should increase by 1.9% per year between 1995 and 2020 to receive more than 100 million international arrivals in The top tourist area in France is the Paris region, with 17 million foreign tourists (and 10 million French tourists) each year. This can be classified as urban, cultural, business, heritage, etc., tourism. The Mediterranean coast is the 2nd biggest tourist area in France with around 13 million foreign tourist stays each year. The activities linked to the sea, particularly yachting, are therefore strongly represented with the numerous marinas (244 ports with 94,500 moorings in the regions of Provence- Alpes- Côte d Azur- Languedoc-Roussillon and Corsica). 1.2 Tourism in Spain Key figures - Ranking 3rd in the world million International Tourist Arrivals (ITA) in of which 70% are in the coastal regions billion dollars worth of international earnings (ranking 2nd in the world) Source : World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations Spain possesses numerous tourism assets with a rich history and an important cultural heritage, from the Moorish culture to Gaudi s architecture and 41 locations classified as World Heritage Sites. But more than anything, the beach and sun constitute the main attraction with a tourism model based on four assets : climate, beaches, price and proximity. Objective : to guarantee the stability of the tourism sector through mass tourism. This model has been very successful, with the entry of significant amounts of foreign currency and has structured the tourism offer : 82% of the hotel offer can be found on the coast, principally concentrated on the archipelagos of the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands as well as on the Mediterranean coast. 32

34 Spain was therefore the 3rd international tourist destination in 2008 with 57.3 million arrivals. The tourists are principally from the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the Nordic countries. In terms of economic returns, Spain is 2nd place in the world, benefitting from a market more centred on long stays and therefore ahead of France in this sphere. But the «sun and beach» model has reached its limits due to: - Geographic congestion with tourism concentrated on the Mediterranean coast and the archipelagos. - under-utilisation due to the seasonal nature of the infrastructure and the capacities for holiday accommodation. - A significant impact on the environment. - The competition from other Mediterranean countries aiming at the same market : Tunisia and Morocco, but equally in the East; Egypt, Croatia, Bulgaria, Greece and above all, Turkey. Aware of this, the Spanish government and the local agents have put different plans into place during the last few decades (Futures, Futures II, PICTE, Spanish Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, 2020 Touristic Plan, ). The objectives of these different plans overlap and aim principally to: - Develop an offer which is different to that of the competition : adapt the product to each type of clientele with its own personality.. - Improve the quality of the product. - Expand the impact of tourism with a geographic and seasonal extension and a development of rural, urban, cultural and business tourism - Implement a sustainable development model. According to the predictions from the World Tourism Organisation, the international tourist arrivals should increase by 1.8% per year between 1995 and 2020 to exceed 73 million international arrivals in In this tourism model based essentially on the proximity of the Mediterranean, nautical activities have an important place. This is particularly noticeable through the existence of numerous infrastructures related to yachting (215 ports on the Mediterranean representing 95,800 moorings).. Nautical tourism is equally taken into account in the 2020 Spanish Tourism Plan, which signals : «the improvement of the legal and administrative framework, the increase in quality of the sphere of client relations and the combining of nautical tourism with other activities». 33

35 1.3 Tourism in Morocco Key figures - Ranks 30th in the world. - with 7.9 million International Tourist Arrivals (ITA) in of which 15% in coastal regions billion dollars of international earnings in 2008 (37th in the world) Source : World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations A long coast of great quality, notably along the Mediterranean, a rich, diverse culture, both urban and rural, inherited from past centuries and natural environments of great diversity are the precious assets Morocco benefits from in the world tourism market. Chronologically it was the centres of natural and cultural interest which attracted the first foreign visitors to Morocco in the 60s. The growth was relatively rapid, going from 150,000 tourists in 1961 to 1.2 million in Later, it benefitted from mass tourism of European origin, principally on the Mediterranean, boosted by people seeking the sun. This new wave demanded a product stereotype, based on the «all inclusive» beach holiday, dominated by tour operators. The arrival of beach tourism allowed Morocco to continue this progression, to exceed 4 million tourists at the beginning of the 90s. But it soon saw a significant fall in tourist activity (2.6 million tourists in 1995) for multiple reasons : an outdating of product with only one beach resort (Agadir), a cultural element of the «imperial towns» which was becoming saturated, an aggressive promotion policy in Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey, the attack in Marrakech in 1994, To re-launch tourist activity at the end of the 90s, Morocco defined an ambitious tourism re-launch strategy known by the name of «Plan Azur» with the objective of 10 million tourists in Morocco was therefore the 30th destination for international tourists in 2008 with 7.9 million arrivals. The first figures for 2009 are encouraging despite the crisis, with 8.3 million arrivals announced4, the tourists principally originating from France (37%) and Spain (22%). 34

36 The Plan AZUR : a rediscovered Moroccan ambition An aggressive focus on the beach was clearly put into place through «Plan Azur». This ambitious programme has mobilised 5 billion euros in investment. It plans the construction of six beach resorts and sets a target of 10 million tourists for But the problems have accumulated (delays in construction, withdrawal of investors, economic crisis ) and today, although the Plan Azur is still a national ambition, the public authorities have put the finishing date back to 2016 and revised and reduced their aims : Of the 6 resorts planned only 4 will be open in two years time, 2 have been suspended (Taghazout and Plage Blanche) and the initial hotel capacity of 85,000 beds has been recalculated to 35, Tourism in Tunisia Key figures - Ranking 34th in the world. - 7 million International Tourist Arrivals (ITA) in of which 95% in coastal regions billion dollars in international earnings in 2008 (lower than 50th world rank) Source : World Tourism Organisation (WTO), plan bleu and own calculations Tunisia is a big tourist country which possesses numerous natural and cultural assets : extensive beaches (575km of sand on the 1,300km of coast), archaeological sites (Carthage, etc.), medinas, oases, Close to Europe (2 or 3 hours flight), this destination has benefitted from the development of air transport and from the saturation of holiday locations in the South of Europe. At first Tunisia experienced a period of anarchic growth in the 60s, with an increase in beds from 4,000 to 46,300 between 1962 and Later the public authorities implemented a tourism strategy which aimed to regulate tourism growth, without hindering development. From the 90s, Tunisia undertook a new strategy which is characterised by a greater understanding of sustainable development with, in particular, the creation of an agency for the protection and development of the coast in Nevertheless the tourism offer has continued its progression with 230,000 hotel beds, mainly situated on the coast. 35

37 The tourism proposed by Tunisia is in effect essentially beach tourism (92% of overnight stays in 2006). It is characterised by a «fixed» product provided by the tour operators (85 to 90% of tourists according to a study by the Plan Bleu). The main challenge of Tunisian tourism lies in the diversification and deseasonalising of activity. The strategy is based on the development of sub-saharan tourism, in particular through legislation that encourages investment and the development of activities which would smooth out the seasonality: golf, thalassotherapy, cultural tourism, cruises. The emergence of significant medical tourism should also be noted, particularly from the countries close by. Tunisia was therefore the 34th destination for international tourists in 2008 with 7 million arrivals. Although the European market holds the majority with 4 million tourists, Libya and Algeria represent a fair proportion of tourists (2.7 million). According to the predictions of the World Tourism Organisation, international tourist arrivals should increase by 3.1% per year between 1995 and 2020 to reach 10 million international arrivals in Despite an essentially beach-based tourism, yachting has a small representation in the Tunisian tourism offer. A straight, sandy coast not very favourable for creating marinas and an unfavourable economic and regulatory context mean that Tunisia represents less than 1% of the global capacity of Mediterranean ports (2,700 berths distributed among 8 marinas). 2. Yachting: an asset to tourism development The development of yachting, and more generally of nautical activity, are rarely a focal point for tourism strategies in the Western Mediterranean countries. These are mostly centred on a sector considered as a more traditional niche market of tourism activity, en masse, based on beach and sun, or culture. But the trend is to try and diversify the product. Yachting could be an asset for tourism development, not only through the associated tourism products, but equally through its structuring action on the overall tourism offer.ç 2.1 An important contribution to tourism A marina s contribution to tourism is multiple, it can therefore be : - A tourist attraction : a place for walking, consuming (hotels, restaurants), for events and organised activities, both for the tourist and local population. - An entry point for tourists : with moorings for visiting craft and the providing of associated services (repairs, cleaning ). 36

38 - A platform for tourism and leisure professionals : sailboat rental, diving, water-skiing, boat excursions - A tool in the urbanisation or development of the landscape through its impact on the life of a city and on the landscape. The envisaged target groups are equally multiple : - The maritime tourist : in other words visiting amateur yachtsmen, who will spend one or several nights in the port. - The land-based tourist : who will benefit from the tourist attractions and products offered by the port. - The local population : who will be able both to use the infrastructure for yachting, or benefit from the associated attractions. The contribution to tourism, whether direct, through the entry of tourists, indirect, through the associated tourist activities, or brought about by the improvements, is therefore significant. Thus, the creation of a marina can constitute an asset for the tourism development of a territory. But the project must be considered in a global framework, in terms of the intended targets and economic model. It can then become a structural tool for the development of the tourism offer. ODYSSEA : A synergy of innovative tourism/yachting A European programme created on the initiative of the French Federation of Marinas, the objective of Odyssea is to organise different types of stopover in each port for amateur yachtsmen, allowing them to discover the cultural, natural and gastronomic riches of the rural territories in the vicinity of the ports. This programme, which unites 10 regions in member states of the European Union, aims in this way to stimulate quality tourism in the inland regions, for the amateur yachtsmen that they hope to attract to these sites. The pilot region is Corsica with 18 ports, plus the 4 ports of the Languedoc-Roussillon, but the concept has begun to spread beyond the limits of Europe, being very favourably accepted in 43 countries during the EC summit on the Mediterranean in May 2010 in Barcelona. Specific actions have already been implemented in the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Sardinia and Liguria. More than 1,350 marinas in the Mediterranean will potentially be affected by this innovative project. 37

39 2.2 The marked difference in tourism development models between the North and the South The development of marinas relies on different economic models according to the country, geographical area, size of the ports, regulations, There is, therefore, evidence of a very different strategy for tourism development associated with marinas on each of the two shores : - Consolidation of the market (integration of the sustainability of its activity, of quality, ) for the established countries in the North, - Development under regulatory restrictions, for the still-growing markets in the South. On the North shore (France and Spain) A strong local demand for berths makes it easy to guarantee the sale or rental of berths. France has a shortage of 54,000 berths of which are in the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'azur according to a study carried out by the Agency for the Observation, Development and Engineering of Tourism in France (ODIT). A significant tourism network means that numerous nautical activities can be offered : 7.3 million foreign tourists have sailed in Spain in 2005, and 18.1 million have practised a mixture of activities (diving, water-skiing, ) according to the figures of the Institute of Spanish Tourism, Turespaña. Adapted customs regulations allow them to receive visiting yachts : The Balearic Islands have therefore received more than 294,000 nautical tourists in 2007 and the French Mediterranean coasts have a total of 11,400 stopover berths, this being 12% of the available berths. It is therefore possible for these two countries to develop marina projects relying as much on development associated with marina-type real estate projects as on ports aimed at the domestic market, or integrating tourism products. Unfortunately the density of marinas is such that new projects are difficult to get off the ground (there is, on average, one marina every 15km in France and Spain). 38

40 On the South shore (Morocco and Tunisia) : The creation of a marina will most likely be associated with real estate, hotel or tourism development due to : An inexistent domestic market : 0.25 boats/1,000 inhabitants in Tunisia compared with between 5 and 8 per 1,000 in France and Spain. The entry of holiday yachts is are limited by very strict customs restrictions (2,500 arrivals per year in Tunisia) The financing of the marinas solely on the rental or sale of berths is therefore difficult without a financial contribution linked to related activities. Apart from a serious change in the economic, cultural and regulatory situation, the project has to maximise the impact of tourism resulting from activities related to yachting. 39

41 The Superyacht Charters: A future Market for sailing activity in the Mediterranean The Superyacht Charter business corresponds to the rental of large-size yachts (>24m) over a more or less lengthy period. The market was estimated at around 1,000 units in 2008 on a global scale. The Western Mediterranean represented 58% of the world market in 2008, which was a 3% increase compared with It is therefore a dynamic sector with strong development potential for the countries in this area. The fleet basically consists of units of 30 to 50m (57%), more than 80% of which are motor-powered. The economic impact of this activity is significant at several levels : The rental cost of a Superyacht per week : This varies from $63,000 (24-30m) to $431,000 (>50m) with an average price of $152,000 per week. Expenditure during a stopover : A study carried out in Corsica shows an average expenditure per night of 1,750 for boats larger than 24m (half of the boats being rented). It is therefore possible to maximise the economic impact on two levels : By offering mooring berths of 24m and upwards, and by associating high level services. By developing the professional yachting field : construction, repairs, rental companies, : Professional yachting represents 1/3 of jobs in the nautical field in the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur and Corsica. It should be noted that boat rentals only involve the segment of Super Yachts. Spain has 10,000 boats used for holiday rentals (90% motor-powered) and a survey of yachtsmen in the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur and Corsica show that 16% of the boats less than 24m in visiting berths are rented. 40

42 V. Yachting and sustainable development Marinas are, by definition, implanted in a fragile environment. The quality of the environment therefore naturally represents a major issue of concern when implanting such an infrastructure. Even practicing nautical sports entails a number of impacts. However, everything must be put into perspective, the people who practise yachting are effectively very far from constituting the main source of pollution in the Mediterranean. Furthermore, the creation of a marina can contribute significantly to the economy of a territory. In addition to the creation of jobs, many ripple effects, from tourism to industry, can be observed in their wake. 1. Environmental impact of yachting Like any human activity, yachting puts a certain pressure on the environment. This pressure takes many forms, from the creation of a marina to sailing itself, with yacht construction somewhere in the middle. 1.1 Impact of the construction of a marina Although port infrastructures such as harbour walls or breakwaters can sometimes have a positive effect on the environment by providing a new habitat for marine species with the creation of artificial reefs, the construction of a marina usually results in an impoverishment of the environment by the destruction of habitats, mudflats, reefs and herbariums. The construction site, through its use of heavy machinery and explosives, represents the most visible impact in the construction of a port. It not only involves the physical destruction of the seabeds but also develops very harmful consequences for the aquatic flora and fauna (e.g. dispersion of polluted silt capable of causing the contamination of the food chain, ). The modification of the coastline, with harbour walls and piers, can also divert the local currents and generate significant disruption (silting up, modification of the physical structure of the beaches, blockage of migratory routes, ). For this reason, the creation of a port requires an impact study to be carried out. Both a scientific document and a legal procedure, this is controlled by laws 41

43 that are specific or not to the coast (e.g. : in Tunisia : Decree relating to environmental impact studies In France: The development Code, coastal law and law relating to the protection of the environment) Their objective is to define the best solutions to limit the environmental and socioeconomic impacts on the territory. This limitation could also lead to alternative solutions to construction. Here we can mention (in addition to the innovative solutions already put forward): - The creation of a boat park or dry dock - The reclassification of existing commercial or fishing ports : Vieux Port in Marseille, the inner harbours in Valencia (in particular in the setting of the America s Cup), or the project in Tangiers in Morocco (cruises and yachting), 1.2 Environmental impact of the functioning of a marina The environmental impact does not stop once the construction of the marina is completed. Its functioning also implies several disruptions to the environment: - through the dredging of the port, which can release contaminants into the environment that were retained in the sediment : heavy metal, hydrocarbons, biocides. - through the materials dredged which can also kill the organisms on the seabed by burying them. - through leaks, or deliberate dumping of hydrocarbons with the formation of a iridescent film on the surface of the water which reduces the oxygen content and light penetration. This impact is even more significant as the port is enclosed and the circulation of water is limited. - through urban contamination coming from life aboard : dumping of washing materials, toilet waste, rubbish, - through an industrial type of pollution during boat refurbishment or maintenance : paint, scouring, welding, adhesives, refuelling. - through noise (motor-powered boats), wave effects (erosion), the emission of exhaust gases, - through the attractiveness of the port as a place for living : road transport, car parks, holidaymakers, businesses. Most of these impacts can be contained with the appropriate technical means or organisation : - burying of dredged residues in a specific area. - quays allowing good circulation of water to allow the dispersion of contaminants and oxygenation of the water. - implementation of a collection system for greywater and blackwater from the boats, presence of toilets (clean and working) at the port, rubbish 42

44 collection (ideally recycled). - collection system for water used for cleaning (scouring) and industrial residues. And more generally by implementing an method of informing the public and workers to make them more aware of the environment and good practices. To measure the efforts made for the protection of the environment there are different seals of approval at international and national levels that are specific to marinas. At the international level we can quote 2 seals of approval : The economic seal of approval «Blue flag» : This has been awarded to 633 marinas around the world. The Mediterranean represents of these ports. They are mainly situated in Spain (68, Italy (60) and France (39). The South of the Mediterranean has less representation with only one marina in Tunisia (Hammamet). The main criteria for obtaining a blue flag for a marina are : - Public and worker awareness : information on the sensitive natural areas, code of conduct, awareness of the environment (implementation of educational activities), - Implementation of an environmental policy : waste management, recycling, pumping of bilge water and the toilets, removal of water used for cleaning. - Safety for people (fire, first aid), and for the environment (accidental pollution) with the implementation of emergency plans and the appropriate descriptive information. - Access for disabled people. - Availability of water and electricity at the berths along the quay. - Maintaining the quality of water: water should be visibly clean (no hydrocarbon residues, debris, ) In addition to this action, undertaken at international level, there are other seal of approval or certification procedures that can be local, national or international, for example : ISO Certification : This is one of the best known environmental standards at international level. Introduced by the International Standards Organisation (ISO), it rests on the principle of continuous improvement of environmental performance through the mastering of the impacts linked to business activity. Many marinas hold this certificate, for example, the Marina Saïdia in Morocco, Port Camargue in France and Gijon marina in Spain. At the national level the cases of France and Spain can be given as examples: 43

45 - Zoom : Operation «Clean port» in France : This is structured in 4 stages for marinas : environmental diagnosis, implementation of a plan to deal with functional and accidental pollution, training of port workers and information for amateur yachtsmen and other users. This operation is being followed by approximately one hundred marinas on the French Mediterranean coast. In 2008, the Clean Ports approach went from a seal of approval to certification with the creation of the «Certificate of environmental management in marinas» by the French standards association (AFNOR). - Zoom : «Q» - touristic quality in Spain : Zoom : This is a quality standard implemented by the Spanish Tourism Quality Institute. The yacht clubs and marinas have had access to this certification since December 2009 under the standard «tourism services in nautical sports facilities». This is a global quality standard integrating numerous aspects : organisation, safety, information, cleaning, services, selective rubbish collection as well as other aspects related to the environment. Of course obtaining a seal of approval is not the only issue, there are also laws which control the levels of waste. In France, for example, the law regarding water regulates waste, particularly in ports. Therefore more and more marinas are equipped to treat greywater and blackwater as well as to collect, and ultimately recycle, waste Impact of yachting on the sea Individually a yacht produces relatively little pollution. A study carried out by the European confederation of nautical industries estimates that, at the most, 1% of maritime pollution could be attributed to yachting. Indeed land waste from towns and industries (44% of maritime pollution through dumping); transport and oil slicks, largely occupy first place in the sources of maritime pollution. Nevertheless there are sensitive areas («Natura 2000 en mer» for example designates the maritime sites to be preserved at a European level), where there is high concentration of amateur yachtsmen («honey pot» destinations that attract large numbers of boats, like Porquerolles, the Balearic Islands, ), and of which some have limited water circulation (coves). These areas can be strongly impacted by : - The disposal of greywater (washing up, shower, boat maintenance) and blackwater (toilets). 44

46 - The emission of macro-waste : plastic bottles, peelings, cigarette butts, - Hydrocarbon leaks, bilge water - Physical damage to the environment : use of anchors, generation of waves, - Passive release of chemical products : algaecide paint, heavy metals, - Noise and gas emissions from the functioning of the motors - The introduction of non-indigenous species during long trips. Most of these different impacts can be efficiently limited by technical or regulatory measures : - In Europe the community directive entitled «yachting» regulates the conception and the rules that recreational boats smaller than 24m must respect. This requires the presence of a blackwater holding tank, and marinas must also be equipped for their drainage. - In France, the law is even more restrictive and demands that all recreational boats equipped with toilets and built after 2008 be equipped with a tank for holding blackwater or an on-board treatment system in order to enter marinas or other anchoring areas. The presence of services in the port allowing the drainage of blackwater and pumping the bilge water as well as the use of rapidly biodegrading detergents allow the impact of greywater and blackwater to be limited.. The implementation of permanent floating buoys over the most visited sites limits the impact of anchors on the sea floor. The awareness of amateur yachtsmen for waste management, engine maintenance, respect for protected areas is being encouraged. Amateur yachtsmen are particularly receptive to environmental issues. The practice of their passion depends largely on the quality of the environment : it is their duty to keep it impeccable in order to set an example for other economic sectors. 2. Socio-economic impact of marinas 2.1 Direct impacts These are linked to the construction, maintenance and operation of marinas. As we have seen in the environmental section, a marina is an important infrastructure. Its construction therefore generates significant activity, generating a financial influx and employment. 45

47 In financial terms : The creation of a marina depends on a number of parameters, the calculation of an «average» impact would thus be artificial. Therefore according to a study carried out by the Agency for the Observation, Development and Engineering of Tourism (ODIT) France (later renamed Atout France) on the costs of constructing a marina, the following must be taken into account (for a standard 8m berth) : - A minimum of between 6,000 and 8,000, excluding tax, per berth for the reclassification as «marina» of a basin or body of water that already provides shelter for boats. - But normally, between 20,000 and 50,000, excluding tax, per berth depending on whether or not it is necessary to build numerous protective structures. The necessity for building protective infrastructure, carrying out prior water pollution control and the creation of roads or road systems, can mean significant increases for the average cost of a berth. Out of 7 recent projects in France, 4 have had an average cost of around 30,000, excluding tax, per berth. This is particularly true of the last big project on the French Mediterranean coast at Seyne-sur-Mer with an average cost of 33,000, excluding tax, per berth, (excluding investments related to the project for retail and entertainment space). It is far more difficult to determine the individual cost for the construction of a marina in Morocco and Tunisia, since the investment is globalised at the level of a project integrating tourism, real estate and yachting. The majority of construction expenditure goes on the building of protective structures and on dredging, which can represent more than 50% of the investment. Once construction is finished, the marina must be maintained : dredging, replacing of floating pontoons, In France, according to the same study by the Agency for the Observation, Development and Engineering of Tourism (ODIT), the operational charges are frequently registered at around 1,100 per berth (8m), with a significant impact linked to the necessity of dredging, costing between 10 and 500 per berth, per year. 46

48 In terms of direct employment : The impact of a marina in terms of direct employment is relatively low in relation to the investment that it requires. For the construction phase, there is not much information on the impact on employment that the project generates, since each case is different. To give an idea of the magnitude, according to an estimation made on the basis of a cost of 30,000 per mooring and on a ratio of turnover/average employment, there are around 25 annual jobs for every 100 moorings created. Once again we have to bear in mind that the differences can be very wide according to the work carried out. Later, the marina management will mean the creation of 1 to 3 permanent jobs per 100 moorings, depending on the size of the marina (the larger the marina, the less jobs per berth) and the services offered. These ratios can be observed in several reports* covering France and Spain, as well as in the survey carried out in the framework of this document : jobs/100 berths at Port Camargue (France 5,000 berths) jobs per 100 berths at Saïdia (Morocco 804 berths) jobs/100 berths at the Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (Spain 1520 berths). The number of direct jobs in the operational phase is therefore relatively low compared to the investment necessary for the creation of a marina**. But this phenomenon can be compensated by some very significant indirect and induced effects. 2.2 Indirect or induced impacts: the basics of the economic effect. This regards impacts related to : - the practise of nautical activities in the marina, in particular yachting : the provision of services to the amateur yachtsmen, amenities, boat construction/repair, - the effects of the existence of the marina and the associated activities on the attractiveness of the town or resort for tourism, on entertainment and the economy, and on land and real estate values. These effects mainly depend on the tourism characteristics of the destination, the services offered and the presence, or absence, of companies related to the nautical field. * Various reports : Odyssea (3 direct jobs per 100 berths), FFPP (1 to 2 jobs per 100 berths, CRCI PACA : 1.64 direct jobs per 100 berths in Provence-Alpes-Cote-d Azur-Corsica, Catalonia: 3.3 direct jobs per 100 places ) ** The same amount of investment in luxury hotels could create up to 10 jobs 47

49 Financial Impact of Tourism As we have seen, marinas provide many tourism-related functions : port of entry, product support, holiday area. Impact of stopovers : An average cost of 175 to 218 per overnight stay and per boat with the possibility of some segments being more profitable, such as Super Yachts (1,750 per night per boat). (Source: Euromarina, The Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Provence- Alpes-Côte d'azur and Corsica (CRCI-PACAC)) The Nautical Industries Federation in France estimates «that spending during the stopover of French amateur yachtsmen at the national level represents a total injection of around 200 million Euros into the local economy. The expenditure of foreign yachtsmen has been estimated at 60M.» Impact on tourism products The number of tourism products that it is possible to link to marinas is significant: boat rentals, diving, sailing, excursions, fishing, And new activities are constantly being offered to tourists and to the local population.. The Balearic Islands are a typical example of the impact of nautical tourism: in 2007 the archipelago accommodated more than 294,000 sailing tourists who generated more than 4.4 million holiday stays and a turnover of more than 540 million Euros (source : Boat rentals is certainly one of the most dynamic sectors. It has made good progress in Spain (554 companies in 2008 compared with 182 in 2003 source: AccesTourismo). In the regions of Provence- Alpes-Côte d Azur and Corsica, sales, rentals and charter companies are the first ranking group of professionals (26% of companies pertaining to the nautical field) (Source: Study CRCI PACAC). Scuba diving is also a major tourist product. The World Tourism Organisation believes that a strong growth in this segment is possible and that the underwater sports market could match that of skiing. The marina is also a place of tourism, but it is difficult to measure this impact, although it is not insignificant. Economic impact of the nautical field. The creation of a network of marinas can lead to the creation of a significant nautical field. The economic impact of the activities linked to the construction, repair, maintenance or sale of recreational boats can also be an important source of business. Boat building (yachts) is a major sector of the nautical field, in the Mediterranean two countries represent the majority of yacht building : France, with 40,300 units produced in 2008, and which ranks first in the world 48

50 for the exportation of inflatable boats (Zodiac group) and sailing boats (Béneteau group). Italy, with 25,700 units produced in 2008, specialises in motor boats (top exporter in the world), with a strong presence in the niche of luxury yacht building. Spain is also active in boat building with 13,100 units produced (last known figures 2005) (Source : UCINA - ICOMIA, SESSI, Fira of Barcelona) Impact of direct and indirect effects on employment The impact of a marina will therefore depend on many factors, in particular the attractiveness of the area for tourism and/or the presence of a structured nautical field. The difficulty in defining the nautical sector and giving an exact evaluation of its direct and indirect impacts can create certain differences in the calculations. In Spain, a study carried out in 2005 by Turespaña, calculated the number of jobs generated by nautical tourism at 40,600 : - 3,800 direct jobs and 25,000 indirect jobs in marinas - 9,100 jobs in the companies related to nautical activities - 2,800 jobs in nautical rental activities. Another study carried out by the Spanish nautical companies association (ANEN) puts the figures for jobs generated by the recreational sailing sector (including the effects of the tourism sector) at 15,000 direct jobs and 114,000 indirect and induced jobs. In France a survey by the Nautical Industries Federation estimates the number of jobs in the nautical field at 44,000, therefore not taking the effects of the tourism sector into account. A study carried out in 2008 in the regions of Provence- Alpes-Côte d Azur and Corsica estimated the impact of the nautical field at 1,000 direct jobs in the ports and 9,600 indirect jobs in associated activities. A further 2,400 to 2,900 jobs would have to be added to this figure for the Languedoc-Roussillon region to calculate the impact for the area of the French Mediterranean Coast (source: CRCI PACA, Invest LR and own estimation). These figures show that the impact of a marina in terms of employment can be very significant but that it depends mainly on the capacity of the territory to generate the indirect and induced effects through the creation of a nautical field and/or the operation of the marina on a tourism basis. 49

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52 VI. Assessment and perspectives The Mediterranean area constitutes the first ranking tourism area in the world, the asset represented by this semi-enclosed sea, the cradle of ancient civilisations and the first significant movements of people by sea, is the main centre of interest. Despite this, the yachting activity that is being developed today is encountering many obstacles in investment and shows a great imbalance between the North and South shores with very different concerns and perspectives for the countries studied on the 2 shores. 1. The North Shore : a saturated market looking for solutions The yachting market in the countries studied is characterised by a high domestic demand. Yachting and nautical activities are established in the culture of the local populations, but they also constitute an undeniable centre of tourist attraction. Also one of the major issues of the sector today is for the continuation of development despite the obstacles posed by saturation of marinas, lack of available land and coastal regulations, which are often strict in terms of the emergence of new projects. Some innovative solutions, which respect the environment and comply with the regulations have therefore been put into action to try to respond to the growing demand for berths. This will mostly involve solutions in respect of : - materials : Underground dry-docks, automated pontoons, reconversion of ports - or organisation : Dynamic management of the marinas, boat-shares. 2. The South Shore : an emerging market searching for a business model There are few leisure or recreational marinas in the countries studied on the south shore. The internal yachting market is weak or even non-existent. The yacht business is a tourist product aimed at a foreign clientele. Also the main nautical centres have been implanted into holiday areas, 51

53 depending on the Marina model, and form an integral part of large-scale holiday/real estate projects. Despite the many assets that the South shore has at its disposal, the main obstacles in its development can be revealed as restrictive entry regulations for amateur yachtsmen, as well as difficulty in defining a business model adapted to its characteristics. However, in the last few years there has been a demonstration of political intent and private initiatives that offer new perspectives for development in each of the countries studied. In this context one of the short-term issues of the sector consists of picking up the overflow resulting from the unsatisfied demand on the North shore, by offering yachtsmen services in tourism and yachting at very attractive value. For example, the creation of a package comprising a berth, boat maintenance and plane tickets. In the medium term, they would aim to : - extend the process for integrating nautical activities, and more specifically yachting, into the culture and leisure pursuits of the local population. - develop nautical activities, increase the number of the events and competitions which will make yachting more visible at a local level and help the emergence of a domestic market. 52

54 VII. Annexes : Port Factsheets Port 1 - Marina Empuriabrava Port 2 - Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre Port 3 - Port Mataró Port 4 - Real Club Náutico de Valencia Port 5 - Puerto Deportivo de Benalmádena Port 6 - Puerto Deportivo Almerímar Port 7 - Santa Eulàlia Port 8 - Port America s Cup Marina Port 9 - Vieux-Port Port 10 - Cap d Agde Port 11 - Port Camargue Port 12 - Cannes-Marina Port 13 - Port Vauban Port 14 - Port de Saint-Cyprien Port 15 - Port Santa-Lucia Port 16 - Charles Ornano Port 17 - Marina Saïdia Port 18 - Marina Smir Port 19 - Agadir Port 20 - Kabila Marina Port 21 - Marina Bouregreg Port 22 - M diq Port 23 - Yasmine Hammamet Port 24 - Marina Cap Monastir Port 25 - Sidi Bou Said Port 26 - Port El Kantaoui Port 27 - Bizerte Port 28 - Montazah Tabarka

55 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website Spain Catalunya Marina Empuriabrava The largest residential marina in Europe Castello d Empuries Public Marina Port d Empuriabrava SA [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 5,000 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 14% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone+ ACCESS: Airfield at Empuriabrava; Barcelona Airport (160km); Perpignan Airport (85Km); Road; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, 6 hotels, 50 restaurants, 35 bars and pubs with music, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment (windsurf, jetbike, canoe ), car hire OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Cap Creus Nature Reserve, towns of Cadaques and Rosas, Dali Museum in Figueras Other places of interest : 3 golf courses,1 casino 54

56 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Ecological wastewater treatment plant for sewage and boat toilets; In the mooring area of N. pier, satellite dish; Marine railway; Travelift 50 t; Slip for craft of less than 5 m in length; Cranes 7/10 t; Boat storage on land and in dry dock; Wastewater recovery; Fuelling facilities in the marina (Unleaded petrol, diesel) (in season 8h-20h, off-season 9h- 13h, 15h-19h, closed Sunday AM); Slipway. Services Fresh water; Electricity ( V/ A); 10 WC, 12 showers; Public telephone in the port; Public Road; 15 businesses dedicated to boating (ship chandlers ); Access to public transport ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: SPANISH AND EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: Built 30 years ago around 23 km of canals and with an area of 503 ha, the marina lies in a bay that is ideal for sailing. It is also an important centre for deep-sea fishing, located in one of the most popular areas for bluefin tuna fishing. 55

57 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website Spain Murcia Tomás Maestre Leisure Marina A marina on the lagoon Cartagena Concession Puerto Menor SA - Mr. Luis Manzano Diaz [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 1,520 and 75 applications on the waiting list BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 3% Maximum authorised length of stay 7 days Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS: Airport (35Km); Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels, apart-hotels, restaurants, numerous bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, windsurf, diving, boat charter firms, car hire OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Costa Calida, Cartagena (Roman ruins, Parque Torres, Church of Santa Maria, Museum of Underwater Archaeology ). Other places of interest: 3 golf courses (18 holes), cycling, horse-riding, tennis, 56

58 thalassotherapy SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 32 Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products, Seals of Approval Iso Q for Quality Tourism label is under process. INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Sanitation, Modernising the water system, Installation of safety facilities AMENITIES AND SERVICES Amenities Slip, dry-docking area, crane handling, ship chandler, boatyard, mechanically operated dry boat storage area, Additional wharf or pontoon Services Fresh water ; Electricity ( V) ; Fire safety; WC, showers; Launderette ; Slipway; Wastewater recovery ; Spare parts; Fuelling service; Car-park; Access to public transport DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE : Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: The Tomas Maestre Marina offers a wide variety of amenities and services to amateur yachtsmen. It has two commercial areas providing a large selection of restaurants, shops and different activities. 57

59 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website Spain Catalunya Mataró Marina A marina oriented towards seaside tourism Mataró Regional Public Marina Consorci Puerto de Mataro (Collaboration Region, municipalité) [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 1,086 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Reservation of permanent berths By post, fax, telephone+ internet ACCESS: Barcelona Airport (30Km); Train Station; Road; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Numerous hotels of all categories, restaurants, bars, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, boat charter, sailing school, diving club, car hire OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Archaeological complex of Torre Lauder, Santa Maria Basilica, close to Barcelona and places of interest in Catalunya. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Seals of Approval EMas - Pavillon Bleu Seals of Approval 58

60 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Travelift 120 t; Crane 12 t; Self-service fuelling facilities 24h/24 (Unleaded, diesel); Slipway. Services Fresh water; Electricity ( V); 10 showers; Launderette; Boatyard; 7000m2 of retail space; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: SPANISH AND EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: The main attraction promoted by Mataro are its beaches. The port of Mataro is committed to the environment. It complies with the safety standards and offers easy access for people with reduced mobility. It has 7,000m2 of retail space. 59

61 Country Region Port Town Website Spain Autonomous Region of Valencia Real Club Náutico of Valencia A yacht harbour integrated into the Commercial Port Valencia KEY FACTS: Mooring rings BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 21% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS: Valencia Airport (20Km); Road; Motorway; Heliport ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels of all categories, apart-hotels, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, sailing school, children s playground, Olympic-sized swimming pool, multi-sports club, car hire OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical places of interest : City of Arts and Sciences, aquarium, La Albufera Nature Park, fiesta of the Fallas, Paella, Bullfights. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA 60

62 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Travelifts 50 and 150 t; Cranes 2, 5 and 10 t; Fuelling facilities: end of the wharf, at the back of the port. Services Fresh water ; Electricity ( V); 30 showers; Launderette; Boatyard; Wintering; Ship chandler; All maintenance services; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: SPANISH AND EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: This hundred-year old club houses one of the most modern and complete sailing associations in the Region of Valencia. Its high standard, the wide range of services, and its well-established nautical spirit have resulted in it being considered in the choice of Valencia, as seat of the 32nd America s Cup, in

63 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website Spain Andalusia Benalmádena Marina A Marina open towards nautical leisure activities Benalmádena Regional Marina Benalmádena Marina SAM, Antonio M Rando [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 1,016 and 261 applications on the waiting list Water area (ha) 13.4 Dry-docking area (ha) 0.8 Length of wharves 2,400 m BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths Reservation of permanent berths Services for visitor bertha 2% representing 4120 overnight stays/year By post, fax, telephone+ internet Welcome guide - Help with mooring or berthing- Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners). ACCESS: Malaga Airport (10Km); Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels of all categories, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, boat charter, hire of water sports equipment, professional 62

64 diving school, federated diving club, sailing school, nautical centre, car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical amenities: Museums, temples and monuments tracing the history of the town (Bil BIl Castle, Colomares Castle, Exhibition Centre), Benalmadena Pueblo. Other places of interest: Golf, horseriding, walking or cycling trails, tennis. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 34.2 Impact Nautical: 60 direct + 12 indirect. Leisure: 290 directs (indirect unknown) Waste facilities Selective separation of waste products Seals of Approval Pavillon Bleu INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons); Dredging; Repairs to water systems; Repairs to electricity networks; Modernising the water system; Modernisation of electricity networks; Lifting facilities; Purchase of maintenance materials; Installation of safety facilities. AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Additional wharf or pontoon; Slipway. Services Fresh water; Electricity ( V); Showers; Ship chandler; Services of maintenance; Car-park; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: The marina is very extensive, one of the most well-known on the Andlausian coast. It has twice been awarded the title of Best marina in the world. 63

65 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website Spain Andalusia Almerímar Marina - An oasis for amateur yachtsmen Almeria Private marina AR Group [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 1,100 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS: Alméria Airport close by; Road; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Several hotels ( 4 and 5 stars), apartments, restaurants, supermarkets, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, diving club, sailing school, nautical centre, windsurf. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical amenities, spectacular natural coastline and landscape SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA 64

66 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities 2 travelifts of 60 and 100 t ; Fixed crane of 5 t ; Slipway Services Fresh water ; Electricity (220/380 V) ; Showers ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: SPANISH AND EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: Located in a desert-like area, Almerimar is a veritable oasis for tourists and amateur yachtsmen. It offers sporting and leisure amenities of good standard and can receive boats of up to 60 m in length. 65

67 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Spain Balearic Islands Santa Eulàlia An island marina open to visitors Balearic Islands Regional Marina MERLIN SA KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 755 Water area (ha) 13 Dry-docking area (ha) 1,3 Length of wharves 2,695 m BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 50% Reservation of permanent berths Possibility of reserving by internet Services for visitor bertha Help with mooring or berthing- Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners) ACCESS: Airport; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, sailing school, diving, canoe and a variety of nautical sports, car hire OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities; Other places of interest: 2 golf courses, cycling 66

68 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 21 Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products. Seals of Approval EMS ISO 14001/emas under application INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Repairs to water systems, Repairs to electricity networks, Modernising the water system, Modernisation of electricity networks, Purchase of maintenance materials, Installation of safety facilities. AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Travelift 60 t; Crane 10 t; Fuelling facilities (unleaded petrol 95, diesel); Area for dry boat storage, Additional wharf or pontoon; Slipway. Services Water; Electricity; ( V); WC; 14 showers; Sail-maker; Ship chandler; Car-park; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: SPANISH AND EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: This is the largest marina in Ibiza. It is located in the 3rd town of the island that is so well-known for its partying tourism. 67

69 Country Region Port Town Spain Autonomous Region of Valencia Port America s Cup Marina - the port of the America s Cup Valencia [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 700 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 10% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS: Valencia Airport (20Km); Road; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels of all categories, apart-hotels, restaurants, bars and discotheques, car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical places of interest : City of Arts and Sciences, aquarium, Albufera Nature Park, the fiesta of the Fallas, Paella, Bullfights SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products. 68

70 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Wastewater recovery; Used oil holding tank; Fuelling facilities (diesel, SP); Grey and black water removal Services Fresh water; Electricity ( V/ A); WC; Showers; Internet; Ice; Electronic surveillance. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: SPANISH AND EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: The Port America s Cup Marina nestles on the coast close to the beach of Malvarrosa, one of the most prominent spots on the Costa Azahar, with its restaurants, bars and clubs. A real arena for nautical events, the marina is ideally situated at the heart of competition activity, just a few minutes from the racing areas. 69

71 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website France Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur Vieux-Port A marina in the heart of a Mediteranean metropolis Marseille Metropolitan marina Metropolitain area of Marseille Provenc. Director -Mr. Etienne Caputo [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 3,200 Water area (ha) 24 Dry-docking area (ha) 0.5 Length of wharves linear m. of wharf: 3,130 m linear m. of dock fingers: 5,105 m BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths Maximum authorised length of stay Reservation of permanent berths Services for visitor bertha 3% representing 800 overnight stays/year 180 days Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone+ Help with mooring or berthing ACCESS: Marseille- Provence Airport (30Km); Road; Motorways 70

72 ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels of all categories, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, car hire OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Museums, Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, the Old Quarter of Marseille Other places of interest : Calanques, golf, trekking... SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 9 Waste facilities Black water disposal INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Sanitation, Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons), Updating of infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons), Repairs to electricity networks, Modernising the water system, Installation of safety facilities. Investments 2010/ ,006 (2010 to 2012) AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Crane 6 t; Lifting equipment 20 t (private company); Slipway for small boats; Naval shipyards Ship chandlers; Fuelling facilities, quai du Port (summer season 7h-18h, Sunday 9h- 17h, off-season 7h-13h); Slipway. Services Fresh water; Electricity (220 V) on the wharf; Tel.; Launderettes; Ice, Quai de Rive-Neuve; Road network; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: The marina is situated in the city centre and also has easy access to all conveniences. The management of the 3,200 berths in the marina is in the unusual situation of being split up among over a dozen sailing clubs. 71

73 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website France Languedoc-Roussillon Cap d Agde 2nd ranking yacht marina in the Mediterranean Cap d Agde Municipal marina SODEAL - Mr.Sébastien Frey [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 2,805 and 800 applications on the waiting list Water area (ha) 35 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths Maximum authorised length of stay Reservation of permanent berths Services for visitor bertha 10% representing 7,598 overnight stays/year 7 days Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone, internet Welcome guide; Help with mooring or berthing; Visitor information officers and receptionists; Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners). ACCESS: Airports at Montpellier (73Km) and Perpignan-Rivesaltes (110Km); Road; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels, holiday complexes and all kind of accommodation, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, car hire. 72

74 OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Museum of underwater archaeology, Agatha Museum. Other places of interest : Amusement park, aquarium, wide variety of excursions on foot, on horseback and by bike... SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 49 Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products Seals of Approval Pavillon Bleu INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons); Updating of infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons); Dredging; Repairs to water systems; Repairs to electricity networks; Modernising the water system; Modernisation of electricity networks; Extension to wet dock AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities 2 travelifts 13, 45 and 50 t; Crane 1 t; 3 marine railways; 12 ship chandlers (technical area); Boat storage in wet and dry dock (small craft) and ashore; Used oil holding tank; Fuelling facilities: Dock 1 harbour entrance; Area for dry boat storage; Additional wharf or pontoon; Slipway. Services Fresh water; Electricity on the quay (220V/10-32A); 6 Sanitary facilities (WC, showers, washbasins); Telephone; Car-park ; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: The marina with its 3,000 berths is perfectly integrated into the holiday complex known as the Most Dynamic Resort on the Mediterranean. It offers amateur yachtsmen accommodation based on quality and respect for the environment. With the recent installation of moveable floating pontoons, it has also become one of the most innovative marinas on the Mediterranean and in 2010 hosted the 11th edition of of its boat show. 73

75 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website France Languedoc-Roussillon Port Camargue - A leading marina for recreational craft Port Camargue Municipal marina Independent Marina Management - Mr. Michel Cavailles [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 5,000 and 582 applications on the waiting list Water area (ha) 60 Dry-docking area (ha) 4.5 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 11% representing 3,076 overnight stays/year Maximum authorised length of stay 180 days Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone Services for visitor bertha Welcome guide ; Help with mooring or berthing; Visitor information officers and receptionists ; Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners). ACCESS: Airports at Montpellier (15 Km) and Nîmes (40Km); Road; Heliport. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, hotels, restaurants, bars and discotheques, 3 shopping centres, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, sailing, windsurf, kite-surf, game fishing, diving, car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Sealife Museum, Seaquarium and close by, Aigues-Mortes, Montpellier, the Roman city of Nîmes, Le Grau du Roi, the Camargue Nature Reserve... 74

76 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 40 Impact 83 businesses dedicated to nautical matters : turnover from sailing activities : 33M / Jobs:300 / tax repercussions for the community >2.5M Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products Seals of Approval Pavillon bleu- iso14001 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Sanitation ; Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons) ; Updating of infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons) ; Dredging ; Modernising the water system ; Modernisation of electricity networks ; Redevelopment (carparks, green zones, street furniture) ; Extension on land Investments 2010/ M + 15M (project with public/private partnership) AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities 3 travelifts up to 80 t ; 3 inner harbours 6.1 m wide, Ship chandlers; Wet boat storage and in dry dock ; Waste water pump ; Bilge water pump ; Engine oil drain pump ; Collection of out-of-date flares and used oil ; Chemical toilet disposal ; Waste treatment units ; Recompression air-tank to the University Hospital at Montpellier ; Fuelling facilities, Quai Bonne Espérance ; Electric boat shuttle ; Area for dry boat storage ; Additional wharf or pontoon ; Slipway ; Bicycles available to all visiting boats. Services Fresh water ; Electricity (220V/10A) (20-32A or 380 V available at certain berths, upon request) ; 38 WC, 21 showers ; Laundry sinks ; Wi-fi in the port ; Public telephone on the quays ; Automatic Launderettes on the Quai d Honneur ; Road network; Ice (distributor points) ; Car-park ; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: Port Camargue is one of the leading leisure marinas, for the high standard of the site, the safety offered to boats, but also for the quality of its services and for being environment-friendly : bicycles made freely available to visiting craft, assistance to business for compliance with environmental regulations...).it offers a Camargue package : berth + lifting and 10 night discount card. 75

77 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address France Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur Cannes-Marina A private marina operated under co-ownership Cannes Private Urbania AIC (Management Agent) Port Director: Mr.Christian Bulinski [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 1,769 Water area (ha) 10.8 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 0% Maximum authorised length of stay 3 days Reservation of permanent berths No reservation ACCESS: Airports at Cannes Mandelieu (1Km), Nice (30Km) ; Road ; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, hotels, apart-hotels, holiday villages, restaurants, bars and discotheques, hire of water sports equipment, sailing, windsurf, kite-surf, diving, jet-ski at Mandelieu; car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: La Napoule and inland villages. Other places of interest: 2 golf courses, hiking and excursions in l Estérel. 76

78 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 4 Waste facilities Grey water disposal ; Black water disposal ; Selective separation of waste products INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Updating of infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons) ; Dredging. AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Area for dry boat storage ; Slipway Services Fresh water ; Electricity (220 V/15A) ; Telephone; Launderette; 2 WC, 2 showers ; Slip ; Ship chandler ; Used oil storage tanks; Fuelling facilities at Port-la-Napoule (in season 8h- 20h, off-season 10h-16h); Car-park ; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: A very private marina located at the estuary of the Siagne, which is unusual in that it is operated in co-ownership of over 1000 members. 77

79 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address France Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur Port Vauban Site of an historical port Antibes Municipal marina SAEM Management Company of the Vaubon Marina Marina Director: Mr. Pascal Paoli [email protected]/[email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 1,642 Water area (ha) 90 Dry-docking area (ha) 20 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Reservation of permanent berths Services for visitor bertha Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone, internet Welcome guide ; Help with mooring or berthing; Visitor information officers and receptionists ; Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners) ACCESS : Airports at Nice (15Km), Cannes Mandelieu (18Km) ; Road ; Motorway ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, hotels, residential complexes, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire. In the vicinity, hire of water sports equipment, diving, windsurf, jet ski, car hire 78

80 OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Museums (Picasso), Fort Carré, Old Antibes, inland villages, Juan les Pins, Biot. Other places of interest: Jazz Festival, golf, Marineland... SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 40 Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products, Seals of Approval Pavillon Bleu, «Port Propre» - in process INVESTMENT PROJECTS : 3-year projects Sanitation ; Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons) ; Repairs to water systems ; Repairs to electricity networks ; Redevelopment (car-parks, green zones, street furniture) AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities 1 travelift 150 t ; 5 ship chandlers ; 5 crane operators ; 2 slips; Hoisting equipment 30 t ; Fuelling facilities : BP petrol station, quay of the Harbour Master s Office (in season 8h-20h, offseason 9h-12h, 14h-17h) ; Slipway ; Services Fresh water ; Electricity on pontoons (220 V32-45A), on quays ( V/32-45 A ); 12 WC, 12 showers ; Public telephones; Road network ; Ice (BP petrol station), quay of the Harbour Master s Office ; Launderette rue Thuret (100 m from the Harbourmaster s Office) ; Car-park ; Access to public transport DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE : Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: FRENCH AND INTERNATIONALE OBSERVATIONS : 2nd largest town in the County, Antibes has a heavy year-round cultural and tourist life, it is well known for its Jazz Festival. Its marina, one of the most important in Europe, lies in exceptional historical surroundings. 79

81 Country Region Port Town Address Website France Languedoc-Roussillon Port of Saint-Cyprien The 3rd ranking yacht harbour of Europe Saint-Cyprien Management Marina Director :Serge Pallares KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 2,200 Water area (ha) 15 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 20% Maximum authorised length of stay NA Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS: Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (25Km) ; Road ; Motorway ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels, residential complexes, a holiday resort, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Museum, art studios and galleries, inland areas, Les Cypriales Festival, local customs and traditions. Other places of interest: Golf, tennis, proximity to Spain. 80

82 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products Seals of Approval Pavillon bleu INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Boatyard ; Maintenance work; 2 travelifts 27 and 50 t ; Electric crane ; 2 slipways of 100 and 150 t ; Wet boat storage; 7 ship chandlers ; 2 marine railways ; Fuelling facilities by the Harbourmaster s Office (in season 7h-20h, off-season 8h- 12h and 14h-17h) ; Area for dry boat storage, Slipway. Services Fresh water ; Electricity (220 V/10 A) ; 10 WC, 12 showers; Telephone; Wi-Fi ; Road network ; Launderette (private in the port) ; Ice from the Harbourmaster s Office ; Car-park ; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL OBSERVATIONS: The Saint Cyprien marina is a stopover on the European Odyssea programme, relying on its historic role as a port that links together the sea, the town and the interior. 81

83 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address Website France Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur Port Santa-Lucia The 3rd ranked marina on the Côte d Azur Saint-Raphaël Municipal marina Port Management- Director : Mr. Bernard Rivory [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 1,572 and 220 applications on the waiting list Water area (ha) 12.4 Dry-docking area (ha) 0.4 Length of wharves 5,250 m BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths Maximum authorised length of stay Reservation of permanent berths Services for visitor bertha 4% representing 3,000 overnight stays/year 4 days Only through the Harbourmaster s Office the same day Welcome guide ; Help with mooring or berthing; Visitor information officers and receptionists; Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners). ACCESS: Airports at Nice (60Km), Toulon (100Km) ; Road ; Motorway. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels, residential complexes, restaurants, numerous bars, discotheques, boat hire. In the vicinity, hire of water sports equipment, 82

84 diving, windsurf, jet ski, car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Many excursions inland, Estérel, traditional villages, Roman town of Fréjus, Museum of Underwater Archaeology, art galleries...other places of interest: 3 golf courses, two with 18 holes, 17 health farms/fitness centres, tennis... SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 23 Impact 150 Induced jobs Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products Seals of Approval Pavillon bleu, Port Propre uncertified GEP AFNOR. INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Sanitation ; Updating of infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons) ; Extension to wet dock. Investments 2010/ M AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Travelift 50 t ; Cranes 2 and 15 t ; Gantry crane 10 t and crane 15 t in the North dock ; Marine railways ; Wet boat storage and in dry dock ; Grey water and black water pumping facitlity (at the N. Jetty) ; Fuelling facilities at the entrance to the north basin (summer 8h-13, 15h-20), TE 2 m near the pumps ; Slipway Services Fresh water ; Quayside electricity and on pontoons (220V/16-32 A) ; WC, showers ; Road network ; Public telephone; Wi- Fi ; Video surveillance; Ice available in the port ; Automatic Launderette (Quai Le Prieur) ; Self-service food shop in the port ; Car-park ; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS : Saint Raphaël is situated in the heart of Provence and the Côte d Azur. On the border between the Var and Alpes-Maritimes, it offers both luxury tourism and tourism of charm and tradition. 83

85 Country Region Port Town Type of marina Address France Corsica Charles Ornano Principal yacht harbour of the «Isle of Beauty» Ajaccio Municipal marina Management - Mr Charles Cervetti [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 810 and 612 applications on the waiting list Water area (ha) 8 Dry-docking area (ha) 0.,5 Length of wharves 750 m BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths Maximum authorised length of stay Reservation of permanent berths 12% representing 8,900 overnight stays/year 30 days Only through the Harbourmaster s Office on the same day Services for visitor bertha Help with mooring or berthing; Visitor information officers and receptionists. ACCESS: Ajaccio Airport (6Km), Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, hotels of all categories, restaurants, numerous bars, discotheques, boat hire. In the vicinity, hire of water sports equipment, diving, windsurf, jet ski, car hire 84

86 OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Museums, Bonaparte s House, Imperial Chapel, the Sanguinaire Islands, music, culture and gastronomy of Corsica, prehistoric site of Filitosa Other places of interest: golf, excursions (GR20) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 17 Waste facilities Selective separation of waste products, INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Sanitation ;Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons ; Repairs to water systems ; Repairs to electricity networks ; Redevelopment (car-parks, green zones, street furniture). AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities 7 ship chandlers ; slips ; 1 Roulev boat lift 50 t ; Crane 20 t ; Boat storage on land ; nautical training centre (CREPS) located near the careening area ; Fuelling facilities in the port (in season 7h-12, off-season 8h30-12h and 14h-18h) ; Additional wharf or pontoon ; Slipway Services Fresh water ; Quayside electricity (220 V/32 A) and on pontoons (220 V A) ; 11 WC ; 1 for disabled persons, 14 showers ; 6 laundry sinks ; Automatique launderette (20 m from the Harbourmaster s Office) ; Ice (Total petrol station) Public telephones (card operated cabins) ; Car-park ; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS: One of the largest marinas on the island, where, like the marina of Saint Florent, 80% of its clientele is made up of local amateur yachtsmen. Management of the environment, together with the lack of berths, are the main concerns of the marina. 85

87 Country Port Town Type of marina Address Website Morocco Marina Saïdia - the top marina in the Plan Azur programme Saidia National Port Mr. Bosson [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 804 Water area (ha) 15 (+10ha in 2011) Dry-docking area (ha) 2 Length of wharves m2 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Percentage of visitor berths 30% representing 285 overnight stays in 6 months Maximum authorised length of stay 1 year under foreign flag Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone+ . ACCESS: Oujda- Angad Airport (50km) ; Nador Airport (approx. 100km) ; Road. ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Quality hotels, residential holiday complexes, holiday villages, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire and nautical sports amenities, diving, kitesurfing, windsurf, fishing, jet-ski. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: 86

88 Cultural and historical facilities: Oujda, Oasis of Figuig, Berkane, Nador, music, dance and handicraft. Other places of interest : 3 golf courses. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 14 Impact 250 Jobs Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products under way. Seals of Approval iso14001 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: 3-year projects Redevelopment (car-parks, green zones, street furniture) ; Extension to wet dock ; Extension on land ; Purchase of maintenance materials; Installation of safety facilities. Investments 2010/ M AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Crane 8 t ; Repair-work ; Sewage pumping facility ; Boat storage in wet dock and on land ; Refuelling station; Fuelling facilities (diesel and unleaded petrol 24h/24, 7j/7) ; Area for dry boat storage, Slipway Services Fresh water ; Electricity (220V on each pontoon) ; WC, showers ; Launderette ; Public telephone ; Ice ; Car-park ; Access to public transport. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE: Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad 0% 0% 100% (55%GB- 25%SP-12%F) OBSERVATIONS: This new luxury seaside resort, at two hours flying time from Paris, was inaugurated in July Special attention has been paid to respect for the environment (plastic-free construction, low density construction ). 87

89 Country Port Town Address Website Morocco Marina Smir A modern Marina at the gates to Europe Tetouan Marina Marbella SA - Captain : Mr. Gonzalez [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 450 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS : Tetouan Airport; Tangiers Airport ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Good quality hotels, residential holiday complexes, holiday villages, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat hire, hire of water sports equipment, diving, fishing, car hire, taxis OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Medina of Tetouan, Blue Houses of Chaouen, Tangiers. Other places of interest: Golf course, thalassotherapy, hunting, trekking, horse-riding SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA 88

90 INVESTMENT PROJECTS: NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Travelift 150 t ; Wintering in dry dock ; Careening work ; Repairs ; Spare parts ; Surveillance 24h/24 ; Fuelling facilities (petrol and diesel) ; Slipway. Services Fresh water ; Electricity on pontoons and quays (220 V) ; WC, showers ; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: MAINLY EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS: Created in 1992, this marina is considered as the jewel of the southern shores. It has all modern equipment and berths for craft up to 60 m. One of its biggest assets is its proximity to Europe (Gibraltar 10 miles). 89

91 Country Port Town Address Website Morocco Agadir - A port where tradition blends with modernity Agadir SOGEXPA Main port director: Mr. Agramunt [email protected] KEY FACTS: Mooring rings 320 BERTHS AVAILABLE: Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS: Agadir International Airport (20km) ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Hotels, apart-hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars and discotheques, car hire, taxis and minibus touristiques OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Music and dance (Amazighes Music Festival ). Other places of interest : golf, shopping SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA 90

92 AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Slipway ; Maintenance ; Wastewater recovery ; Crane 3 t ; Hoist 60 t ; Wet dock boat storage ; Ship chandler ; Fuelling facilities 24h/24. Services Fresh water ; WC, showers ; Hammam ; Public Telephone ; Ice ; Launderette ; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: NA OBSERVATIONS : Eventually the marina will consist of a Yacht Club restaurant of 1,200 m2, 5 swimming pools, green zones, 300 shops are planned and 190 apartments reserved for holiday rentals. 91

93 Country Port Town Address Morocco Kabila Marina A plus for regional seaside tourism Tetouan Kabila Marina SA Director : Mr. Zakaria KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 250 Water area (ha) 4.29 Length of wharves 500 m BERTHS AVAILABLE : Percentage of visitor berths 32% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS : Tetouan Airport, Tangiers Airport ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Hotels, apart-hotels, holiday club, apartments, restaurants, bars and discotheques OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Medina in Tetouan, Blue Houses of Chaouen,Tangiers. Other places of interest : Golf course, tennis club, sports centre, thalassotherapy. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA 92

94 INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Mechanical repair-work ; Maintenance work ; Dry dock ; Crane 15 t ; Boat storage on land ; Wastewater recovery ; Fuelling facilities (Unleaded, diesel). Services Quayside fresh water ; Electricity (220 V/16A) ; WC ; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: NA OBSERVATIONS : The Marina forms part of a holiday and real-estate complex. It is located close to the Spanish town of Ceuta. 93

95 Country Port Town Website Morocco Marina Bouregreg A Marina set in the heart of the town of Salé Rabat [email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 250 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone+ . ACCESS : Tangiers (Airport 12km) ; Road (Bus ; Coach) ; Train ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Hotels, residential complexes, restaurants, bars and discotheques, car hire. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Royal Palace, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower, Kasbah of Ouyadas, Medinas at Salé and Rabat. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA 94

96 AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Slipway ; Boat storage in water and on land ; Wastewater recovery ; Used oil holding tank ; Fuelling facilities : petrol station in the marina ; Slipway. Services Fresh water and electricity (220 V/30 A) on the pontoon and quayside for each berth ; Parking ; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: NA OBSERVATIONS : The Marina hosts several nautical sporting events (Surf and Bodyboard, Competitions, Beachvolley ). 95

97 Country Port Town Type of marina Address Website Morocco M diq A marina conceived for fishing and leisure Tetouan Public Royal Sailing Club of M Diq President : M. El Younsi [email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 120 Water area (ha) 6 Length of wharves 760 m BERTHS AVAILABLE : Percentage of visitor berths 83% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS : Tetouan Airport ; Tangiers Airport ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Hotels, restaurants, bars and discotheques OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Medina of Tetouan, Blue Houses of Chaouen. Other places of interest : Golf Course 96

98 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Maintenance work ; Slipway ; Dry dock ; Crane 3 t ; Hoist ; Boat storage in water and on land ; Wastewater recovery ; Used oil holding tanks ; Slipway. Services Quayside fresh water ; Electricity (220V) ; WC, showers ; Public telephone ; Ice ; Access to public transport. ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: NA OBSERVATIONS : This holiday resort is well-known for its beautiful sandy beach that attracts over 100,000 top-end-of-market holidaymakers each year. Its marina is split into two parts (fishing and leisure). The resort is equally known for its International Sailing Week organised by the Royal Yachting Club of M Diq. Its 6th edition in July of 2009 had the participation of 60 teams. 97

99 Country Port Town Type of marina Address Website Tunisia Yasmine Hammamet A novel environmental concept Hammamet Public Sté d Etude et d Aménagement Marina Hammamet Sud Port Director : M. Mzoughi [email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 705 Water area (ha) 20 Dry-docking area (ha) 0.9 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Percentage of visitor berths 11% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone+ Services for visitor bertha Welcome guide ; Berthing assistance ; Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners). ACCESS: Tunis-Carthage Airport (72Km), Airport at Enfidha (30km) Road and Motorway, ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, over 40 luxury hotels (some offering Thalassotherapy), restaurants, bars and discotheques, car hire 98

100 OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Medina at Hammamet, International Festival Other places of interest: 2 golf courses, 1 casino, shopping arcades SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Jobs 30 Waste facilities Grey water disposal, Black water disposal, Selective separation of waste products Seals of Approval Pavillon bleu INVESTMENT PROJECTS : 3-year projects Fight against pollution ;Sanitation ; Repairs to infrastructure (harbour walls, wharves, pontoons) ; Redevelopment (carparks, green zones, street furniture) ; Installation of safety facilities AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Travelift 150 t ; Dry-docking area ; Ship chandler ; Boat storage on land and in wet dock; video surveillance ; Fuelling facilities ; Slipway Services Water ; Electricity ; ( A) ; Renewable energy ; TV and telephone; Wi-fi ; Sanitation units and showers ; Road network; Parking ; Access to public transport.. DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE : Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: Local National From abroad OBSERVATIONS : An enormous luxury holiday complex, developed out of nothing over an area of 278 ha, centred on the activities of beach, golf and thalassotherapy. This model Tunisian marina is a clear example of the improvement in quality of services and the growth of wintering for mega-yachts. Yacht related business accounts for 40% of its turnover. It has a system of water renewal in the basins, which is unique and innovative from an environmental point of view (3 days 99

101 Country Port Town Type of marina Address Website Tunisia Marina Cap Monastir The flagship holiday destination of Tunisia Monastir Private CTA (Compagnie Touristique Arabe) Port Director : Mr. J Ben Salem [email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 400 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Reservation of permanent berths Services for visitor bertha Through the Harbourmaster s Office Assistance with administrative procedures (for foreigners)- Single declaration ACCESS : Habib Bourguiba Airport (8Km) ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office,holiday real-estate complex with hotels ( 5 stars, apart-hotels...), Over 250 luxury apartments, restaurants, bars and discotheques, boat trips, hire of recreational sailing equipment, diving centre OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Excursions, handicraft, the Great Mosque, the Bouguiba Mausoleum. Other places of interest : 2 golf courses in the vicinity, Palm links) 100

102 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Boatyard for careening and repair-work on boats ; Travelift 30 t ; Crane 1,5 t ;Sail-repairs in the marina ; Fishing Port : travelift 250 t and crane 20 t ; Boat storage in water and on land ; Fuelling facilities : petrol and fuel Services Fresh water ; Electricity ( V) ; 3 WC, 6 showers ; Rubbish room ; Telephone card and satellite TV-video for mooring ; Public telephone ; Ice in the fishing port ; Launderette in the marina ; Gas bottles and camping gas ; Access to public transport ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: MAINLY EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS : Situated at an average of 2 hours flying time from the main European capitals, and with over 300 days of sunshine per year, the resort of Monastir offers an interesting alternative to the problem of the saturated marinas of the northern shores. The Marina forms part of the hotel-residential complex and can provide all the commodities of a large marina. 101

103 Country Port Town Type of marina Address Tunisia Sidi Bou Said A picturesque marina just outside the capital of Tunisia Sidi Bou Said Public SLT (Société of Loisirs Touristiques) Port Director : Mr. K Ghannouchi [email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 420 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Percentage of visitor berths 7% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office, the same day, by post, fax, telephone ACCESS : Tunis-Carthage Airport (6km), Train (TGM) ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, luxury hotels just a few metres from the marina, restaurants, bars, yacht club, sailing school, car hire (information from Harbour Master s Office) OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Moorish village of Sidi Bou Saïd famous for its handicraft and coffee houses, archaeological sites (Antonine thermal baths, Punic ports...). Other places of interest : Proximity to the holiday resort of Marsa-Gammarth 102

104 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Waste facilities Selective separation of waste products INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Boat storage in wet dock and on land ; Ship chandler ; Travelift 15 t ; Wastewater recovery ; Used oil holding tank; Fuelling facilities (petrol, fuel). Services Quayside fresh water ; Electricity (220-32A) ; 6 WC ; 5 showers; Taxiphone in the port ; Ice sold to order in the port ; Fish sold in the port ; Access to public transport (taxis). ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: NA OBSERVATIONS : The marina is situated at the foot of the Moorish village of Sidi Bou Saïd. Some years ago this former fishing port located in the Gulf of Tunis was elevated to the status of a Marina. It hosts the activities of the yacht club and a sailing centre. 103

105 Country Port Town Type of marina Address Website Tunisia Port El Kantaoui First garden-marina in the Mediterranean El Kantaoui Public SEDS (Société d études et de développement de Sousse) Port Director : M. R Hellal portelkantaoui@ .ati.tn KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 340 Water area (ha) 4 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Percentage of visitor berths 97% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS : Monastir Airport (20km) ; Road, Train to Sousse ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: Tourist office, numerous hotels of varying categories, apart-hotels, apartments, villas, restaurants, supermarket, bars and discotheques, hire of recreational water-sports equipment (water-skiing, diving club, windsurf ), boat trips, car hire, taxis OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Proximity of the historical site of Monastir, Sousse, Kairouan. Other places of interest : 27 hole golf course, sports and leisure centres (tennis, horse-riding, squash ) 104

106 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Wintering of craft on land ; Travelift 40 t ; Crane 5 t ; Boat hire, charters ; Fuelling facilities (in season 8h-14h, off-season 9h-19h) Services Fresh water ; Quayside electricity ( V/16-32 A) on the pontoons (220/10-16A) ; WC, showers ; Telephone and satellite TV at access points on the quays ; Rubbish room ; Ice for sale ; Automatic Launderette ; Supermarkets ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: MAINLY EUROPEAN OBSERVATIONS : Port El Kantaoui is the first Tunisian marina created following the concept of Port Grimaud in France. The holiday resort is spread over 300 ha and offers all of the services corresponding to the modern idea of a Marina. It is one of the best sheltered stop-overs in the Mediterranean. 105

107 Country Tunisia Port Bizerte A luxury marina for 2012 Town Bizerte Type of marina Public Address SAGPPB (Société d Animation et de Gestion du Port de Plaisance de Bizerte) [email protected] KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 120 BERTHS AVAILABLE : Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS : Tunis-Carthage Airport (60Km) ; Motorway ; Road ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURIST AMENITIES: 8 holiday establishments (Holiday Clubs and Hotel). Under construction : On 50,000 m2 and 8 different levels, a complex of 200 luxury apartments, restaurants, supermarket, bars and discotheques. Planned for the future: hire of recreational water-sports equipment (water-skiing, diving club, windsurf ) boat trips. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA: Cultural and historical facilities: Medina, the old port, Spanish Fort, Ichkeul Lake (classified as a UNESCO world heritage site). SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: NA 106

108 INVESTMENT PROJECTS : Investments 2010/ MD AMENITIES AND SERVICES: Amenities Boatyard SEMB (repair of leisure boats) ; Travelift 100 t ; Fuelling facilities 2 petrol stations in the fishing port (diesel) Services Water (permanent berths) ; Electricity (workshop) ; WC (cafeteria) ; Ice ; Grocery shop ; Coffee shop ORIGIN OF CLIENTS USING THE MARINA: NA OBSERVATIONS : The Marina Cap 3000 project for the refurbishment/extension of the yacht harbour into a luxury marina should see the light of day in December The marina with more than 900 mooring rings will be operated under a 50 year concession. It will offer high standard services for Yacht and Super-Yacht owners (up to 150 m) 107

109 Country Tunisia Port Montazah Tabarka A marina amongst beaches and coves Town Tabarka Type of marina: Public Address APIP [email protected] Website KEY FACTS : Mooring rings 100 Area of careening zone (ha) 0.5 BERTHS : Percentage of visitor berths 70% Reservation of permanent berths Through the Harbourmaster s Office ACCESS : Tunis-Carthage Airport ; Tabarka Airport : Road ENTERTAINMENT AND HOLIDAY AMENITIES : Tourist office, numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and discotheques, hire of recreational water-sports equipment, diving centre, taxis OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF THE MARINA : Cultural and historical facilities: Douga (Roman city), archaeological site of Bulla Regia, International Cultural Festival Other places of interest : golf, diving 108

110 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS: Waste facilities Pumping of wastewater INVESTMENT PROJECTS : NA AMENITIES AND SERVICES : Amenities Boatyard ; Winch 25 t ; Mechanical workshop ; Fuelling facilities in the marina (diesel) ; Wastewater pumping. Services Water ; quayside electricity ( V-380 V/12-24 A) ; 6 showers (hot water), 6 WC; automatic launderette ; Public telephone in Harbourmasters Office ; Ice (in fishing port) ; Bank ; Access to public transport (taxis). DISTRIBUTION OF MOORINGS PER SIZE : Less than 10 m From 10 to 24 m From 24.1 to 50 m Over 50 m ORIGIN OF CLIENTELE USING THE MARINA : NA OBSERVATIONS : With the development of the new holiday resort of Montazah Tabarka, the port attains the status of a leisure marina. The marina is set out around quays and offers quality services. It is the arrival point for yachtsmen coming from the North and offers exceptional possibilities for fishing and scuba diving. 109

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112 VIII. Sources 1- World Tourism Organisation [ 2- Plan Bleu [ Followed by the Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 3- Bloc Marine 2010 (Mediterranean) European confederation of nautical industries The environmental impact of yachting (June 2009) 6- Spain Tourism 2020 [ 7- The Spanish Nautical sector Sports and Recreational Yachting Human resources and the need for training in the sports and recreational yachting sector in Catalonia 9-The Confederation of Business Associations of the Balearic Islands (CAEB) : The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies INSEE 12- The French Federation of Marinas (FFPP) 13- The Committee for the development of yacht mooring capacities (CODCAP) 14- Observation, Development and Engineering of Tourism (ODIT) in France: The yachting market in France (December 2008) The Financing of Marinas (December 2007) The tourist promotion of marinas (January 2002) 15- «Nautical field» in Septimanie 16- Europamel@ 17- Yachting in the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur Corsica (Relationships between the clusters of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in these regions) 18- Morocco Yachting Ltd. 19- L Oriental (Moroccan magazine for the promotion of the Western region) 20- Tunisian Tourism Statistics (National Statistics Council) 111

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