The Malta Independent 8 May 2024, Wednesday
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Laguna Marinas obtains the Four-Gold Anchor accreditation

Thursday, 27 July 2017, 08:48 Last update: about 8 years ago

Laguna Marina has consolidated its commitment to marine excellence in the Maltese Islands. Through an independent and internationally-recognised programme of quality assurance, it has obtained the Four-Gold Anchors accreditation by The Yacht Harbour Association.

We are proud to be the only independently and internationally recognised quality assured marina in Malta and Gozo.

The Gold Anchor award scheme has been a global benchmark for marinas for the last 25 years. Using a rating system similar to the stars awarded to restaurants and hotels, the scheme subjects marinas to a serious of rigorous tests ensuring the marina works hard to obtain and maintain the highest possible industry standards.

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Laguna Marina general manager, Will Edwards said: "The independent audit of Laguna Marina by TYHA was conducted in a smooth and professional manner. The TYHA executive who undertook the audit was a huge help identifying the good, and not so good aspects of the way we run our business. I found him to be a huge resource of knowledge regarding modern marina practices. After the audit he continued to provide me with information and was available to help with my continuing queries.

"Coming from a sailing background, I originally thought running a marina would be a straightforward and simple task. After the audit I felt a bit overwhelmed but with the assistance of the THYA I now have the confidence and tools to manage effectively. We now know what areas we need to improve and do so with the knowledge that our practices are in accordance with other accredited marinas around the world."

At Laguna Marina we have strived to exceed the local marine offering, providing bespoke service and care packages and high quality customer care to our berthing clients. Moreover, we offer our members luxurious and locally unmatched facilities such as a shaded lounge area, free ice machines, free drinking water/coffee/beers and air-conditioned bathrooms. 

All this is topped off with our friendly and attentive berthing and service staff, making boat berthing and use easy and fun in Malta. Boat owners can also enjoy guardianage, charter management, garbage collection, custom spliced lines and boat refuelling, winterisation management and in marina polishing.

We understand boat owners' requirements differ and therefore we offer customised berthing packages. Living overseas but would like to safely berth your boat in Malta knowing that it is being maintained? Live here but simply want to get aboard and sail? Get in touch and we will furnish you with a tailor-made proposal.

Laguna Marina offers a secure, safe and friendly experience to boat owners and their guests. We are located at Valletta Waterfront within the Valletta Cruise Port and Malta's majestic Grand Harbour. Here one will find an array of restaurants, convenience shops and banking facilities. Valletta City Centre is also within walking distance.

Our directors would like to thank our dedicated staff team. We are very proud of this achievement and the hard work our staff have put in to ensure Laguna Marina's high standards are constantly maintained and now internationally recognised.


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