MIA launches new superyacht accreditation

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has launched its Superyacht Ready accreditation, designed to help skippers and owners identify marinas that have the capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for superyachts.

Superyacht Ready is available to Global Gold Anchor accredited marinas that satisfy the program’s assessment standards. The Superyacht Ready criteria is based around the suitability of the marina’s infrastructure to accommodate superyachts, accessibility for superyachts, security measures and service availability.

Suzanne Davies, MIA CEO says: “Superyachts berth at marinas for varying reasons and duration. The style, location and facilities required at the marina will vary depending on the reason for berthing and who is on board, owners, charterers or simply the crew.

“Superyacht Ready indicates that the marina is equipped to provide berthing for a superyacht and the Gold Anchor rating will give an insight into the extent of the facilities available at the marina, the service levels and the overall ambiance and opulence that one can expect.”

Superyacht Ready will be supported by the MIA’s My Marina Guide, a map-based, online marine services directory, which enables captains to identify Superyacht Ready marinas based on their needs at a specific time and delve further into a marina’s facilities and offerings.

David Good, CEO Superyacht Australia, comments: “With the growth in popularity of the Asia Pacific region with superyacht owners, the Superyacht Ready accreditation will assist captains to identify marinas with the most appropriate facilities for their vessel. Superyacht Australia has consulted with the MIA on the criteria and commend this initiative and the extension of its Gold Anchor accreditation.”

All Gold Anchor accredited marinas are invited to apply for accreditation immediately. The accreditation process involves a self-assessment against the Superyacht Ready criteria, as well as making a declaration regarding compliance and payment of the three-year participation fee. An oversight committee will review all applications prior to the accreditation being awarded.