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- Construction has officially begun for the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina at the Port of Cape Town following a keel laying ceremony.
- The R230 million development is currently 45 percent complete and features six purpose built floating pontoons.
- The marina will provide eight berths capable of accommodating luxury vessels of up to 90 metres.
- Construction of the project is scheduled for completion by Saturday, October 31, with an official opening planned for the following day.
The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town held a keel laying ceremony at the Port of and Cape Town on Thursday, July 16, to mark the start of production for the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina.
The ceremony signals the transition from design and planning to physical construction for six purpose built floating pontoons. The R230 million development is currently 45 percent complete.
Managing director Hermoine Manuel said the project combines international expertise with South African talent and local supplier capability. She stated that the project demonstrates that complex maritime infrastructure can be delivered to international standards in Cape Town.
The development aims to support the local boat building sector during the off season by facilitating commissioning and export staging for catamaran manufacturers including Robertson and Caine, Two Oceans Marine, and Balance Catamarans. The marina will provide eight berths for luxury vessels of up to 90 metres during the peak superyacht season.
According to the report, 76 percent of procurement spend has been directed towards local suppliers to date. Construction is scheduled for completion by Saturday, October 31, with an official opening planned for the following day.
The project is intended to create long term economic opportunities for the marine services sector and the broader ocean economy, according to V&A Waterfront chief executive officer Graham Wood.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina project?
The Quay 7 Superyacht Marina is a R230 million development by the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town at the Port of Cape Town. It involves constructing six purpose-built floating pontoons to provide eight berths for luxury vessels up to 90 metres in size, with completion scheduled for October 31.
Which local boat builders will benefit from this marina?
The marina will support Robertson and Caine, Two Oceans Marine, and Balance Catamarans. It enables these catamaran manufacturers to commission and stage vessels for export during the off season, helping sustain the local boat building sector year-round.
How much local investment is this project directing to South African suppliers?
As of the keel laying ceremony, 76 percent of procurement spend has been directed towards local suppliers. This demonstrates the project's commitment to supporting South African talent and local supplier capability alongside international expertise.
What are the broader economic goals of this development?
According to V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood, the project is intended to create long-term economic opportunities for the marine services sector and the broader ocean economy, positioning Cape Town to deliver complex maritime infrastructure to international standards.
Source: sentinelnews.co.za, atlanticsun.co.za
