Ocean Village Marina, Gibraltar
Ocean Village Marina | |
---|---|
Location | |
Country | Gibraltar |
Location | Bay of Gibraltar |
Coordinates | 36°08′52″N 5°21′17″W / 36.1478°N 5.3548°W |
Details | |
Owned by | Ocean Village Investments Ltd |
Type of harbour | Artificial |
Statistics | |
Website Ocean Village Marina |
The Ocean Village Marina is one of three
Ocean Village Marina and the adjacent Marina Bay together have 330 berths, with a draft (or draught) of 4.5 metres (15 ft). The marina can accommodate vessels up to 90 metres (300 ft) to 100 metres (330 ft) in length. There are three residential towers with blue glass balconies overlooking the marina: Grand Ocean Plaza, Imperial Plaza, and Majestic Plaza. On 4 June 2012, Ocean Village Marina hosted 161 vessels which formed the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla, celebrating sixty years of the Queen's reign.
Location
Gibraltar has three marinas: Marina Bay, Ocean Village Marina, and
History
Ocean Village Marina was formerly Sheppard's Marina, owned by H. Sheppard & Co.[8] By 2004, the marina had been sold to Ocean Village Investments Ltd and demolition had commenced.[9] The marina retained its original name, at least informally, for several years after the sale. The sale of Sheppard's Marina was not without controversy, as some residents of the marina were eventually evicted from their berths by the new owners.[10] After Ocean Village Investments acquired the adjacent Marina Bay in 2006, both marinas were incorporated into Ocean Village, a resort with residential, retail, and leisure facilities.[11]
On 4 June 2012, the Ocean Village Marina hosted 161 vessels which formed the
Facilities
Ocean Village Marina and the adjacent Marina Bay together have 330 berths, with a draft of 4.5 metres (15 ft).[7] The marina can accommodate vessels up to 90 metres (300 ft) to 100 metres (330 ft) in length.[15] The marina now offers premier berths, the majority of which are between 18 metres (59 ft) and 25 metres (82 ft), although the largest can accommodate vessels up to 80 metres (260 ft) in length.[7] The Yacht Reporting Berth for Gibraltar closed in 2005 and customs clearance of vessels is now performed by the individual marinas.[16][17] Each berth at Ocean Village Marina offers utilities which include metered water and electricity, as well as access to satellite television, telephone, fax, and Wi-Fi. Other amenities include laundry and concierge services. Gasoline and diesel are available at the quayside.[18]
In addition to the marina, the Ocean Village resort features three residential towers, with blue glass balconies, that also have commercial space: Grand Ocean Plaza, Imperial Plaza, and Majestic Plaza. Construction of a new World Trade Center in Ocean Village was scheduled to begin in 2012.
Sheppard's of Gibraltar, the former owner of the marina which was established in 1961, still has a presence there. The business provides support services for yacht owners from both their
See also
References
- ^ "Marinas in Gibraltar". Gibraltar Tourist Board. Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Marina Bay, Gibraltar". World Marine Guide. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Port of Gibraltar - Port Map". Gibraltar Port Authority. 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2012.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Ocean Village Marina, Gibraltar". Cruising & Marina Guide. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Ocean Village Gibraltar". Marina Bay. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "An Outline of the Port Infrastructure". Port of Gibraltar Handbook 2010-11. Land & Marine Publications Ltd, on behalf of the Gibraltar Port Authority. 2010. p. 13. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Ocean Village Marina Brochure" (PDF). Ocean Village. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ISBN 9780924486470. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ Toby Hodges (1 June 2004). "Development of Sheppard's Marina, Gibraltar". Yachting Monthly. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Treading on Tradition". Vox. 27 October 2006. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ Port of Gibraltar Handbook (PDF). Land & Marine Publications Ltd. 2007. p. 38. Retrieved 14 August 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Be a part of history in the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla". Home and Lifestyle Magazine. 16 May 2012. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Ocean Village Reaches New Heights". Gibraltar Chronicle. 13 February 2010. Archived from the original on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Diamond Jubilee Flotilla". Ocean Village. Archived from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Ocean Village Marina Gibraltar, Gibraltar". World Marine Guide. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Yachting - Marinas". Gibraltar Port Authority. 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Yachting - Clearance Formalities". Gibraltar Port Authority. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Top Quality Marina and Waterfront Facilities". Port of Gibraltar Handbook 2010-11. Land & Marine Publications Ltd, on behalf of the Gibraltar Port Authority. 2010. pp. 47–49. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
- ^ "Sheppard's of Gibraltar - Yacht Chandlery and Repairs". Sheppard's of Gibraltar. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Sheppard's of Gibraltar - Map". Sheppard's of Gibraltar. Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Haul-out". Sheppard's of Gibraltar. Archived from the original on 23 September 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
External links
- Brochure with plan of Ocean Village Marina and Marina Bay
- Satellite image of Ocean Village Marina and Marina Bay