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The Kochi
International Marina started operations on April 24, 2010. It is the
first full-fledged marina of international standards in India. The
Marina is owned and operated by KTDC. It was implemented by KITCO
(Formerly Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organisation) for
and on behalf of KTDC. Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone-based Gulf Marinas
did the construction under the supervision of KITCO. The Marina is now
managed by Mumbai based Ocean Blue.
The Kochi Marina houses facility for berthing around 34 yachts. This
will be further upgraded to 50 berths. Construction of a three-storey
building on the north-eastern side of the Bolghatty Palace hotel to
accommodate sailors from across the world is complete. KTDC had spent Rs
8.21 crore on Phase -1 of the project with a central assistance of Rs 4
crore. A two-lane road connecting the main land with the island is also
ready.
Repair and
maintenance facilities for the yachts also available at the Marina.
The marina
will have facilities to repair yachts and for filling fuel and food
items. Facilities like golf course, swimming pool, spa, health club,
restaurant and beer parlour will also be provided for the sailors.
Floating docks built on concrete beams is the major attraction of the
project. A board walk - wooden structure protruding into the back waters
in order to facilitate other tourists to see the yachts has also been
arranged.
How to
reach
The nearest airport is
Cochin International Airport.
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