New Cala del Forte superyacht marina to open near Monaco

Work on the completion of the new Marina Cala del Forte Ventimiglia in Ventimiglia, Italy, near Monaco, is on schedule and should be completed by the end of December, marina owners say.

New superyacht marina Cala del Forte Ventimiglia to open near Monaco

After construction was suspended in 2016, the yacht marina was acquired by the organization Monaco Portswhich manages Port Hercules and Port Fontvieilleand a new floating breakwater in the Principality of Monaco.

Small town Ventimiglia is on the border Italy and Franceless than 8 nautical miles from Monaco, and after completion of construction, the circular marina Cala del Forte Ventimiglia will be able to accommodate 178 yachts and superyachts up to 230 feet / 70 meters.

A superyacht or mega yacht is considered to be a vessel from 79 feet / 24 meters to over 590 feet / 180 meters.

Ventimiglia, Italy

This is expected to help satisfy consistently growing demand for parking in marinas in Monaco and its surroundings, which are constantly congested. It is important to consider that the level of service will correspond to the standards offered in the ports. Monacoas the new marina belongs to the principality.

By now 82% offshore work and 28% onshore work completed... The breakwater and exterior walls were completed in December 2018 and have weathered severe recorded storms without any damage. The installation of pipelines, cables and technical infrastructure has been completed on the breakwater and outside walls.

New superyacht marina Cala del Forte Ventimiglia

Ventimiglia, Italy

Three breakwaters were built: main central pier - Molo d'Onore, external pier and pier Pontile B... Currently, bollards are being installed, and preparations for the installation of mooring are underway. The foundations for the port's central office have already been laid and work on the building at the central dock is due to be completed by 31 December 2019.

Currently, a shipyard is being built on the territory of the marina an area of 2700 square meters. Piers and Yacht Harbor have been completed and are ready to accommodate a lift capable of lifting yachts up to 98 feet / 30 meters. Also installed filling dock and four fuel tanks with a total capacity of 150,000 liters, which were installed in an insulated silo.

In February, Italian authorities granted permission for a new yacht marina development plan that provides ample maneuvering space for large yachts in the marina, an increased dry dock and shipyard area, and separate berth for mooring alongside 230ft / 70m superyacht... A limited number of yacht berths are available for sale based on a long term 40 year lease.