Two Proposed New Superyacht Marinas Will Mean Increased Popularity for Gibraltar as a Destination for Superyachts
The last few weeks have seen big announcements for the future of
Gibraltar's superyacht industry, with plans for not one but two
new superyacht marinas on the horizon.
The first announcement came as Ocean Village's proposed
superyacht marina project and 102 waterside apartments was granted
outline planning permission by the Development and Planning
Commission. This decision represents a landmark victory for Ocean
Village who have been strongly advocating the need for expansion in
the marina's current superyacht facilities due to the
fast-growing number of superyachts calling at Gibraltar. Sandra
Lamplough of Ocean Village welcomed the news, emphasising that this
development "will place Gibraltar firmly on the international
map for superyachts, as a base rather than simply a place to
refuel", and that this, in turn, "will have a positive
impact for the
