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ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore achieves 5 Gold Anchor Platinum status

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore has been awarded the 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). This Global accreditation is the highest accolade that the industry awards and is reserved for marinas which offer their customers a comprehensive unique marina experience by providing tailored personalised service and an outstanding array of high-quality facilities and amenities.

The ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove is a premium waterfront lifestyle destination offering 270 wet berths, including 32 suited to superyachts, and 60 dry berths; facilities include an infinity pool, fitness centre, members’ lounge, modern spa, tennis courts, restaurants and bars, and a luxury 26 room hotel.

The award was presented at the Marinas22 International Conference and Trade Exhibition Gala Dinner in front of over 250 members of the industry.

Andrew Chapman MIA President presented the award to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove General Manager Jonathan Sit, Marina Director James Roy, parent company SUTL Group General Manager Teo Joo Leng and SUTL General Manager (Business Development) Darren Oh.

Darren Oh, SUTL GM BD. Teo Joo Leng, SUTL Group GM. James Roy, Marina Director ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. Jonathan Sit, GM ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove . Photo: Cam H – Event Photos Australia

While presenting the award, Andrew Chapman said “The Global Gold Anchor rating system is designed to provide boat owners and marina users with an easy reference system like hotel star ratings. Marinas are independently assessed against over 86 separate criteria which cover management processes, the condition and maintenance of the marina, environmental practices and the ancillary facilities and services. The assessment also involves an anonymous customer survey to further ensure it delivers on its promises.”

Suzanne Davies MIA CEO commented, “ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove has been a 5 Gold Anchor Marina for many years, but the recent marina upgrades and the integrated services offered through the hotel and hospitality areas make it a worthy Platinum recipient and we are very proud to make the award”.

While accepting the award Jonathan Sit General Manager, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove said “ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore is honoured to be the first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum marina in South East Asia. With a focus on service, community and environment, we are constantly striving to improve and attain excellence in these areas. We hope to replicate the same standard across all ONE°15 Marina properties globally. Finally, we wish to thank the Marina Industries Association for this recognition.”

James Roy Marina Director, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove commented “We are committed to providing a great berthing experience for all boaters and envision to be the superyacht hub of the region. To this end, the marina has taken a proactive step to reconfigure the marina (just 15 years into its operation) to accommodate more superyachts and upgrade our facilities to match the power and infrastructure demands of the industry in the near future. The 5 Gold Anchor Platinum award is a remarkable achievement and a great encouragement for us to continue delivering the best service standards.”

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove caters for a wide range of yachts including superyachts up to 220ft. It is also committed to the environment and is accredited as an International Clean Marina and has taken the Pledge to Eliminate the use of Single Use Plastics. In 2021, ONE15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore was named the Marina Industries Association, International Marina of the Year.

About the Marina Industries Association (MIA)

The MIA is the peak body representing the interests of club, recreational and commercial marinas, boatyards, and industry suppliers in Australia & the wider Asia-Pacific region. Working closely with other marina associations around the world, the MIA works in support of developing sustainable marina industries through the delivery of strong leadership, industry guidance, education, accreditation, and research. The MIA has over 300 corporate members and connects over 2,000 industry leaders and decision makers. 75% of members are marinas, clubs, and boatyards and over 80% of larger marinas (over 100 berths) in Australia are members of the MIA.

Global Gold Anchor

Gold Anchor is an international accreditation which requires a rigorous assessment of a marina’s services, procedures, and facilities. It involves an independent audit of 86 criteria across all areas of the business including service, facilities and infrastructure and includes a customer survey. The accreditation aims to inform consumers as to the level of services and facilities at marinas and to provide marinas with a set of benchmarks to maintain and a pathway for continual improvement.

The international program has accredited over 200 marinas across 27 countries and is a joint venture initiative between the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). TYHA delivers the Program in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. The MIA delivers the Program in Australia, Asia-Pacific and in the USA in association with the Marine Recreation Association (MRA). A complete listing of all Gold Anchor marinas can be found at www.globalgoldanchor.com.

5 Gold Anchor Platinum

This Global accreditation is the highest accolade that the industry awards and is reserved for marinas which offer their customers a comprehensive unique marina experience by providing tailored personalised service and an outstanding array of high-quality facilities and amenities.