OneOcean invests in final phase of superyacht

OneOcean invests in final phase of superyacht marina in the heart of Barcelona

The final phase of the transformation of OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona into the Mediterranean’s premier city superyacht marina will commence mid-December 2015. OneOcean Port Vell is acknowledged by many owners and captains as a world-class homeport for superyachts since major transformation work was completed at the end of 2014, following a c. €80 million investment by UK-based Salamanca Group.

OneOcean Port Vell currently offers over 150 berths ranging from 5 to 190 metres. The redevelopment of the original Moll Pescadores section of the marina will result in 8 additional berths from 30 to 80m plus access to leading marina and yacht facilities.

€5 million will be invested in infrastructure, utilities, landscape, lighting and security. The eight-month programme of works, due to complete in August 2016, will be undertaken by OHL, who worked on the original four-year development of OneOcean Port Vell between 2010 and 2014.

Adjacent to the new berths stands the iconic Torre de Control building, a stunning glass tower set above the marina water with outstanding views of Barcelona. The Torre de Control building is available for business lease, providing the superyacht industry with an exceptional combination of office and berth rental opportunities and access to all the facilities at the marina including the Gallery building and OneOcean Club.

Chairman of OneOcean, Martin Bellamy explains, “The exceptional results achieved in one year after launching OneOcean Port Vell have allowed us to move swiftly to commence the works for the last stage of the marina’s redevelopment. Already at 80% capacity this winter, this expansion enables us to meet the growing demand for berthing superyachts in the Mediterranean and positions Barcelona as the leading superyacht destination with unrivalled marina facilities.”

OneOcean Port Vell – Marina and Berth Facilities
· All berths include power, potable water, grey and black water discharge, fibre-optic internet connection and fuel bunker service.
· Car parking and storage adjacent to berths.
· OneOcean Club´s private members’ club, restaurant and BlueWave tapas bar.
· The Gallery building, including 24-hour services, a gymnasium, wellness centre, business hub for yacht supporting businesses and crew lounge.
· One of few marinas in the world offering full International Ship and Port Facility Security Code compliance. All aspects of the marina’s 24-hour active security services are operated by security professionals, including: onsite security guards, an operations room, aesthetically designed perimeter fencing with an integrated intruder detection system, state-of-the-art, actively monitored CCTV surveillance.
· OneOcean Port Vell has a permit to extend the TPA tax free benefit scheme to yachts while berthed in the marina, making it one of the only European marinas where VAT exemption can be granted during maintenance periods.