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ONEOCEAN PORT VELL PROVING TO BE
QUITE POPULAR IN BARCELONA
ONEOCEAN PORT VELL is situated within a powerful nautical cluster
of Barcelona, rapidly accessible repairs and maintenance are available
courtesy of a partnership with MB92 shipyard.
A total of 2,368 yachts visited OneOcean Port Vell, with a third of the
yachts choosing the marina as a home berth, attracted by the option of
a winter base in the Mediterranean to prepare for the summer season.
Visits to the marina from June to August 2015 accounted for half the
total traffic at OneOcean Port Vell and in the month of August 436 boats
dropped anchor in the marina.
According to the Barcelona Chamber of
Commerce, the nautical industry – of which
OneOcean Port Vell has directly influenced –
contributed a total of 836 million euros into the
Catalan capital in 2015, while directly employing
8,300 people. In addition to this, the Barcelona
Nautical Cluster reports that the average cost to
maintain a yacht 55 metres long is approximately
three million euros annually with 25% repair
expenditure and 9% on berth rental.
“The success of our first year proves that
Barcelona is a viable cruising destination and
perfect winter home port, with many yachts
choosing to stay in Barcelona for repair and
overhaul activities as well as returning in
the spring and summer months. We are also
delighted to have contributed a significant
economic impact to the marine industry andlocal businesses in Barcelona in only our first year of operation,” says
OneOcean Port Vell General Manager Paul Cook.
The season kicked off in May during the Barcelona F1 Grand Prix
with OneOcean Club and marina hosting the Martini Terrace for
Williams Racing. The season continued with the club hosting Yacht
Rendezvous for the International SeaKeepers Society, a Mercedes-Benz
SUV launch and Barcelona’s BigBang Supercar Showcase – the city’s
newest fast car event.
oneoceanportvell.com