D-Marin, a leading operator of luxury marinas, has announced the acquisition of Marina Genova, one of the Mediterranean’s leading destinations for leisure boats and superyachts. Located in Genoa, the marina expands the company’s network of facilities for large luxury vessels in the Western Mediterranean, bringing its total number of marinas to 30 across nine countries.
Marina Genova has more than 450 berths for vessels ranging from 8 to 130 metres in length. More than 100 of these are for superyachts over 24 metres long. With four basins, deep-water berths and specialised technical facilities, it is an established base for large vessels and their crews.
Its facilities also include more than 1,000 parking spaces, restaurants, a boutique hotel, and services and leisure facilities for boat owners, visitors and crews.
Dörschuck’s statement
Oliver Dörschuck, D-Marin’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Marina Genova combines the berths, technical services and experienced maritime community that superyacht owners and their crews need. Its location also offers easy access to some of the Mediterranean’s most popular yachting destinations. We look forward to working with the local team and building on the reputation the marina has already established.”
Just five minutes from the city’s International Airport, the marina makes it easy for owners and visitors travelling from abroad to reach their vessels. It is also close to the city’s historic centre, which includes landmarks listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is an ideal starting point for trips to Portofino, Porto Venere, Sardinia and the French Riviera.
The marina provides 24-hour assistance with berthing manoeuvres and has a fuel quay more than 150 metres long. Its shipyard area includes lifting equipment with a capacity of up to 100 tonnes, workshops and dry-docking facilities. Specialist partners also provide vessel maintenance, repair and refit services, provisioning, yacht management and ship agency services.
The acquisition of Marina Genova complements the group’s presence in Liguria, Tuscany and the Adriatic, giving customers more options for planning trips in Italy and the wider Mediterranean.
Completion of the acquisition is subject to the required approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities. Livingstone acted as D-Marin’s financial adviser, while law firm Latham & Watkins provided advice on legal and contractual matters relating to the acquisition.