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Mourjan Marinas Environm E ntal Exc E ll E nc E

Few marina operators in the GCC take environmental awareness as seriously as Mourjan Marinas, who operates some of the cleanest facilities in Oman and Qatar, and collaborates in eco-experiments to improve the oceans…

MourjA n M A r I nA s is a Dubai-based company leading the maritime sector in the Middle East, and a Marina Industry Association member. Owned by Qatari company Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad and Sons Holdings (GSSG), Mourjan Marinas is developing an unchallenged position of prominence internationally, with a marina portfolio stretching across the Middle East, including Almouj Marina in Al Mouj Muscat, Oman, Mourjan Marinas – Lusail City and Mourjan Marinas – Four Seasons in Doha, Qatar.

Mourjan means ‘coral’ in Arabic. It reflects the importance of the marine environment and signifies Mourjan Marinas’ commitment to the Middle East environment and marine nature. Mourjan Marinas runs its ‘Mourjan Moments’ initiative to create memorable experiences for boaters and visitors by surprising them with unexpected treats.

The light-hearted initiative has been rolled out across all of Mourjan Marinas destinations, in which boaters and members of the community enjoy during the weekends different complimentary treats like fresh fruits, popcorn, sweets, candies, coffee/tea, cold water and chilled towels.

Among numerous accolades, in 2014 Mourjan Marinas – Lusail City in Qatar and Almouj Marina in the Sultanate of Oman were each awarded a regional-first marine industry international achievement award with the Clean Marina accreditation. In addition, there are several eco-experiments going on at Mourjan Marinas facilities, which are a testament to the quality levels of their water.

mourjan marInaS – luSaIl CITY

Mourjan Marinas – Lusail City is home to a first-of-its-kind experiment to investigate the use of floating mangroves for ‘carbon sequestration’ – the capturing of carbon emissions. The experiment launched in 2012, and it is a joint initiative between the UNESCO Doha Office, Mourjan Marinas and Lusail Real Estate Development Company.

The results of this pioneering experiment will help shape understanding on mitigating climate change, as scientists will discover if the floating mangroves have the potential to make a significant contribution to reducing atmospheric carbon levels. The experiment has received widespread attention, and recently Qatar TV visited the marina to cover the experiment.

Providing a unique and picturesque space for a range of events, the marina features three onwater lounge areas with contemporary shade structures, designed and built as the perfect setting for hosting fashion shows, launch events, photo shoots, cocktail parties and team-building days away from the office. With a wide range of activities provided by its Commercial Operators including charter, dhow and fishing trips, wake boarding, jet skiing, jet packing, hover boarding, kite surfing, water skiing and kayaking, and Doha Golf Club and Qatar Shooting & Archery just a short drive away, there are great opportunities to tie in a more active dimension to corporate events.

faCIlITIES

Berthing for yachts of 8–40m

142 modern floating marina berths

6 metre wide pontoon walkways

4 metre wide arms with 2 metre wide berthing fingers

Marina administration open 7 days a week

24-hour full berthing and marina assistance

Pump-out facilities

24-hour security

5-star concierge service

Daily weather forecast

Marina cart service to and from your yacht

Deck wash for yachts

Water & electricity

Waste removal on pontoons

Underwater lighting

Premium Boat & Luxury Yacht Rental

Watersports activities

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Emergency response service

Fuel service station

Supply of provisions

Personal care facilities

WiFi Internet

almouj marIna – al mouj muSCaT

Almouj Marina at Al Mouj Muscat recently announced a set of successful results in its landmark Oyster Long-lines Ecoexperiment. The project, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has successfully introduced oyster long-lines to Almouj Marina and grown viable sized oysters in just six months. The success of Almouj Marina’s eco-experiment could have a huge impact on the world’s oyster industry, which has experienced a rapid decline in the oyster population over the last decade.

Other environmental activities undertaken include a beach clean-up campaign on the Daymaniyat Islands and a coral reef cleanup initative, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, and an anti-biofouling experiment conducted by researchers from Sultan Qaboos University in a unique project to develop technologically enhanced, nontoxic coatings to be used on submerged marine craft and equipment.

Almouj Marina is a magnet for high-profile international events such as the EFG Sailing Arabia, the Extreme Sailing Series, the prestigious Gulf Craft Show and, for the first time, the Louis Vuitton Americas Cup World Series.

It has also successfully partnered with a select range of businesses and local SMEs to offer an extraordinary range of leisure activities, from diving, snorkelling and private charters to wakeboarding, waterskiing and jet-skiing. Recently the marina cooperated with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) to exclusively pilot the new PADI Dive Guide Programme. marina co-operated with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) to exclusively pilot the new PADI Dive Guide Programme.

marIna faCIlITIES anD SErvICES

Berthing for yachts of 10-40m

124 modern floating marina berths

6 meter wide pontoon walkways with 2 meter wide berthing fingers

Fuelling facility providing diesel and benzene fuels

Marina administration open 7 days a week

24-hour full berthing and marina assistance

24-hour security

Restaurants & cafes

Laundry services

On-water lounge area with contemporary shade structures

Supply of provisions

Daily weather forecast

Golf cart service to and from yachts

Deck wash for all yachts

Waste removal from pontoons

Underwater lighting

mourjan marInaS – four SEaSonS

Located only 15 minutes from Doha International airport and adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel the marina features 112 berths for yachts up to 35 metres and is part of the new Nobu restaurant development.

Being part of one of Qatar’s most prestigious hotels, the marina follows the most stringent standards of cleanliness and eco-conscious operations.

Boaters enjoy easy access to the Doha Corniche and members can take advantage of a membership to the Four Seasons Hotel facilities. The marina also offers a boat ramp, round the clock security, dockmaster assistance, along with seven-day per week fuel service for both diesel and petrol.

With seven restaurants and lounges, a three-storey Spa and Wellness Centre, comprehensive business facilities and a private beach, Four Seasons Hotel Doha has something for every boater.

marIna faCIlITIES anD SErvICES

Berthing for yachts of 10 - 35 metres

112 modern floating marina berths

Marina administration open 7 days a week

24-hour full berthing and marina assistance

24-hour security

5 star concierge service

Supply of provisions

Daily weather forecast

Laundry services

Water & electricity

Deck wash for all yachts

Waste removal from pontoons

Petrol & Diesel Fuel Station

Boat Launching Ramp

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