First and only marina in Thailand to achieve environmental accreditation and prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Marina status
PHUKET, Thailand 20 September 2019 – Thailand’s multi-award-winning Royal Phuket Marina is the first and only marina in Thailand to achieve environmental accreditation under the International Clean Marina Program, helping position Phuket as a centre of yachting in Asia.
Mr. Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina, said the accreditation represents a significant milestone for the development of Thailand’s marina industry. “We are delighted to be the first and only marina in Thailand to achieve International Environmental
Accreditation. Since opening Royal Phuket Marina we have been an accredited 5 Gold Anchor Marina and we also remain the only such marina in Thailand to achieve this status. “We had a bold vision to become the country’s leading marina, and these latest awards have also helped Phuket become an epicentre of the yachting scene in Asia,” Mr Lalvani, added.
Commenting on the professionalism and dedication of Royal Phuket Marina staff the auditor said, “the systems used to manage the marina operations are exceptionally well thought through and adhered to by the entire marina team.â€
Royal Phuket Marina Manager Ben Mccrory said Royal Phuket Marina facilities and environmental management practices reflected the standards expected by Royal Phuket’s discerning clients including boat owners, guests, captains and crew. “These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to continually improving the experience of our clients. In a fast developing marine tourism destination such as Phuket, it is also important that marinas such as Royal Phuket Marina play a strong environmental leadership role,” Mr Mccrory, said.
Royal Phuket Marina caters to motor boats up to 35 metres in length and has well-protected facilities for 216 yachts within the site that includes a hard stand, dry stack, luxury apartments, villas and retail outlets.
Clean Marina accreditation, conducted by the Marina Industries Association (MIA), is based on a site assessment by an independent auditor using a 103-point checklist developed by industry and government specialists in Australia. The audit includes inspections of mechanical activities, boat maintenance and storage, fuelling, facility and waste management, workshop, risk management and emergency planning and boater education.
MIA Chairman Andrew Chapman said the accreditation of Royal Phuket Marina is very significant. “Royal Phuket Marina is to be congratulated for striving to achieve international best practices in marina environmental management and operations. The Marina is providing leadership for other marinas in the region to follow.â€
For more information please contact marina@royalphuketmarina.com
