Team West Coast Marine Yacht Services Pvt Ltd is proud to be associated with the “Floating Log Hut Resort” in Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand, India. The only one of its kind of property in India, this resort is anchored in the beautiful Tehri lake which is at an elevation of 5500 feet above main sea level,…
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Seaplane Trials Off Mumbai Coast Completes Phase II
SpiceJet and Japan’s Setouchi Holdings have been working closely for over six months to explore opportunities for small 10 and 14-seater amphibious and land plane operations to provide air connectivity to smaller towns and cities in India which remain unconnected due to infrastructural challenges. Under the first phase, trials were conducted in Nagpur and Guwahati….
Mumbai Marina In The News
A marina on the east coast of Mumbai, the second one after Kochi, is all set to roll out! The marina is to be developed in Belapur by Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) on a public-private partnership model. The waterfront project on the south side of Navi Mumbai will offer a range of amenities like berthing (minimum…
The 2nd Goa Nautical Conference Sets Focus On Marine Tourism
The 2nd Goa Nautical Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry was attended by over 80 delegates from across India, held at the Cidade de Goa Hotel in India on the 18th of March 2017. The conference had a strong emphasis on Marine Tourism with three key sessions on infrastructure, the new pleasure craft rules for India…
The Seabin Is Here To Tackle The Plastic Soup!
The ocean is filled with eight million tonnes of rubbish – enough to fill five carrier bags for every foot of coastline on the planet. But a new invention could tackle this problem, one port at a time. A pair of surfers from Perth, Australia, has invented a ‘floating bin’ that automatically sucks rubbish floating on the…
Will Mumbai Ever Get A Marina ?
When will Mumbai be home to a marina? That is a question which has been the focal point for the past decade in the leisure boating industry. A point that has been much discussed and debated over. Although it has been mentioned over the years, the information in recent news articles appears to be more…
Boat Storage Facilities Go Vertical With Latest Technology!
A marina often suffices and offers safe berthing of boats but many times indoor rack storage is desired by boat owners and marinas to protect vessels from extreme weather conditions. A machine launches boats which are stored in a dry-stack storage facility using forklifts, or boats which are towed on a trailer boat to the launching…
Mike Derrett’s IBI India Article: Indian Boating – Leaking, But Not Sinking!
Back in the boom years prior to the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, India was one of the most interesting new leisure boating markets with a surge in boat sales which attracted exhibitors and visitors to the first India International Boat Show in Cochin in 2003 and on to the launch of the Mumbai International…
Marina Specialist MARINETEK’s Pontoons Or Floating Jetties Now In India
Marinetek pontoons are now available in India. However, the term “pontoons” is not widely known in India and the alternative designation, “floating jetties”, has been adopted by the company. The Marinetek Group is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers, and installers of floating jetty systems and operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. The…
Yacht Marinas & Waterfront Real Estate Come To India
Imagine holidaying where Yachts are docked at a riverfront or seafront villa and hotels in India! “Many of India’s upper middle class have experienced yachting overseas and are willing to pay the price to experience it in India. Many real estate developers have riverfront and bay-front land parcels but they are yet to encash the…
Why India Needs Marinas – A Major Boost To Tourism
Marinas encourage sustainable tourism. Marine tourism is a major instrument regional development. Harbors and marinas provide for tourism and economically benefit for the towns where they are sited. Local communities benefit from investment in facilities for tourists such as leisure and sporting facilities. Marinas can generate significant income from their activities in terms of local…
Hat-trick Of Awards For Cesme Marina And Its Marine Tourism
A coastal town in west Turkey that spans across an area of 260 sq km and comprising of a modest population of 40,000 has a new reason to celebrate. Turkey’s Cesme Marina has been named ‘Best Tourism Investment’ at this year’s Izmir Tourism Awards. Cesme Marina won “Best Tourism Investment” as decided by the judging…
In The News: Marina Development In Mumbai
It has been quite some time now that a plan to construct India’s first marina was proposed. Goa and Kochin have the finest cruising waters while Mumbai is the current nucleus of boating in India so it was very difficult to make a decision. Also the coastline between Mumbai and Goa is extremely beautiful and…
5 Great Marinas Of The World
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. Some marinas offer boat storage. It mainly has refueling, washing and repair facilities, stores and restaurants. It may also include ground facilities such as parking lots for vehicles and boat trailers. Following are some of the best marinas in…
Sales And Sails In The Season Passed
Boats have increased in the Mumbai harbor and also along India’s coastline as more and more individuals invest in water front properties. Donny Mathew from Nautilus Yachts says: “The first quarter of 2011 has seen a strong recovery and we are confident this will result in sales.” Anju Dutta from Marine Solutions: “This season was…
We Want A Sea-Change! Mumbai Marina Please Hurry
From infrastructure to regulation policies, everyone is well aware of the rising number of obstacles our boating industry faces. We bring you the innovative suggestions and feedback from various companies and the first change they want to see in place when the season re-opens in October. What is this change? Who is going to make this change?…
What Future for the Indian Yachting Industry? By Simon J Arrol
Definitions: A “yacht” is a vessel used primarily for pleasure. Hence “motor yacht” and “sailing yacht”. A “marina” is a harbour that is purpose-designed for yachts. Many international commentators throw scorn at the importance of the Indian yachting market, but as with so many things in life it all comes down to the power of…
Indian Government backs Marina Development
An initiative by the Indian government to boost cruise liner activity will also help stimulate future marina developments at key coastal resorts — and will include the construction of berths for larger yachts in locations such as Goa, Cochin and Chennai. All marina proposals under the scheme will be developed through public-private partnerships. The government…
Experts Predict the 1st Real Marina in Goa!
It is a fact of nature that both Goa and Kochin offer superb cruising waters, much better than Mumbai. But where should the first real marina be built is the question everyone’s asking. While Mumbai is the current nucleus of boating in India, the coastline between Mumbai and Goa is quite splendid too and should…
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