British shipyard Pendennis, which builds and refits motor and sailing superyachts, has released information on its recent investment in the 48-meter Vilanova Grand Marina and the surrounding area in Vilanóva i la Geltrú near Barcelona.

Marina near Barcelona becomes a major technical base for superyacht maintenance - Vilanova Grand Marina
At this stage Pendennis works together with the team in Vilanova Grand Marinato develop a shared vision for a technical yacht dock with an auxiliary service center in the Mediterranean. The yacht marina will continue to work under its own name Vilanova Grand Marina (VGM)and the new service center will be called Pendennis Vilanova.

Marina near Barcelona becomes a major technical base for superyacht maintenance - Vilanova Grand Marina

Marina near Barcelona becomes a major technical base for superyacht maintenance - Vilanova Grand Marina
Managing director Pendennis Mike Carr, stated that the two brands share a common vision of providing world-class service to the Mediterranean fleet, and that this vision is based on the principle of combining experience, knowledge and skills with excellent teamwork.
Vilanova Grand Marina is now focused on promoting the marina as a technical base, whether the yacht is looking for a short stop or a longer winter berth. Marina has 48 yacht berths available for yachts from 82 feet to 426 feet (25-130 meters), and located just 30 minutes from the international airport Of Barcelona.
Pendennis Vilanova will become the main base Pendennis in the Mediterranean and will focus on providing technical service support to both existing customers and the broader fleet. Currently, work is underway on the first stage of development of the technical service center, which will include 12 thousand square meters. meters of rigid structure and a 640-ton lift with support piers. This facility is scheduled for early fall 2019.

Marina near Barcelona becomes a major technical base for superyacht maintenance - Pendennis Vilanova

Marina near Barcelona becomes a major technical base for superyacht maintenance - Pendennis Vilanova
Ruben Hernandez, general manager Vilanova Grand Marina, commented on these changes: “Thanks to investments Pendennis in Vilanova we were able to improve our renovation and renovation program for the marina and adjacent buildings last winter and spring. The yacht marina itself is still in active operation, receiving benefits as from the influx of the fleet Pendennisarriving for maintenance before the start of the season, and from independent yachts performing routine maintenance. I am absolutely confident in the future of this project and in what we can build here for superyacht communities in Vilanova, offering not only a destination, but also a full range of services. "
Tyrone Harvey, manager Pendennis Vilanova, also believes that the companies are very successful in starting their new venture. He stressed that the first season was dedicated to completing projects for an existing customer base, showcasing a new location and overseeing the development of a new maintenance center adjacent to the marina. Projects Pendennis Vilanova will benefit from the continued collaboration of sales teams actively promoting the new service from their home base in Falmouth and local subcontractors from the Mediterranean region.
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25.07.2019
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