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YHG has "new, swank slips at the thoroughly rebuilt marina."
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International
June/July 2007 |
Services Rendered
- Market Evaluation of Megayacht Industry
- Site Evaluation
- Engineering and Economic Feasibility Assessment (including
pro forma)
- Utilities Design and Specification
- Design and Construction Documents
- Construction Administration Services
Project Summary
Located next to the cruise terminals in St. Thomas Harbor, USVI,
the Yacht Haven Grande facility is slated to become a world-class
yachting destination. As the primary marina consultant to
Island Global Yachting (IGY) for the
marina restoration project, Applied Technology & Management, Inc.
(ATM) evaluated the market for the
proposed facility, recommended a design layout based on market
demand, and assessed the financial viability for the proposed
restorations.
ATM conducted a comprehensive market study of boating in the
vicinity of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as well as an
investigation of megayacht cruising patterns in the Caribbean basin.
ATM also completed site assessments and an extensive examination of
market information encompassing comparable facilities along the
megayacht cruising circuit, which extends all the way to the
Windward Islands, the Bahamas, and South Florida.
Results of ATM's analyses included identification of the pertinent
market factors and forces projected to drive the demand, absorption,
and physical features of the facility. Seasonal projections, slip
rate sensitivity and absorption projections also were incorporated
to result in a market-driven marina layout.
Information from the market assessment and facility design efforts
was incorporated into ATM's pro forma model, which allowed for an
accurate examination of the project's financial feasibility.
Satisfied with the results, Yacht Haven Grande gave ATM permission
to begin the design and construction phase of the project.
The final marina layout offers over 16,000 linear feet of total
berthing capacity and incorporates two distinct marina components:
one targeted to megayacht demand and the other to traditional marina
tenants. The megayacht basin (Phase 1) provides flexibility for
varying characteristics, including 48 slips: dedicated slips for
vessels between 80 and 175 feet, plus docks that permit
alongside-berthing of vessels of varying lengths (up to 350 feet),
enhanced site security, in-slip fueling, waste oil recovery, and
pumpout service, high-capacity electrical supply (up to 600A), and
segregated docking facilities to provide owners and guests with the
level of exclusivity they demand.
Complete design and construction documents were developed for the
demolition, dredging, and revetment rehabilitation along the 1,500
linear feet of shoreline. ATM completed detailed design of the
marina electrical system and provided design criteria, review, and
coordination of marina pier and plumbing utility design-build
project components. ATM has continued to provide construction phase
support to Yacht Haven Grande during all aspects of marina project
construction.
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