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QFZ, Marina Port Vell Barcelona Sign Strategic MoU To Strengthen Qatar’s Maritime Ecosystem
2025-10-05

QFZ, Marina Port Vell Barcelona Sign Strategic MoU To Strengthen Qatar’s Maritime Ecosystem

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Marina Port Vell Barcelona, one of the world's leading superyacht destinations and a luxury maritime leader, to jointly develop the Marsa Maritime ecosystem into a premier hub for high-end yachting operations.

The partnership aims to attract top-tier vessels, leading service providers, and international maritime expertise, bolstering Qatar's position in the global superyacht industry, QFZ said in a statement Saturday.

The MoU was signed by CEO of QFZ, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal al-Thani and CEO of Marina Port Vell Barcelona, Ignacio Erroz on the sidelines of the 34th Monaco Yacht Show.

Under the MoU, Marina Port Vell Barcelona will provide advisory and consultancy support, leveraging its extensive knowledge of superyacht port requirements and experience managing dedicated infrastructure for high-end vessels.

 The partnership will also explore opportunities to position Qatar and Marsa Maritime as a regional hub for custom yacht operations by fostering connections between yacht owners, industry professionals, and Qatar's world-class facilities.

Sheikh Mohammed stated: "This strategic partnership with Marina Port Vell Barcelona represents an important step in QFZ's journey to redefine the luxury maritime landscape.

 With world-class facilities and advanced technologies, we are positioning Marsa as the Gulf's newest hub for superyachts, service providers, and global investors, driving innovation and setting new standards in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030."

As per the MoU, Marina Port Vell Barcelona directors may engage in select high-level events in Qatar, reinforcing their commitment to the development of a robust maritime ecosystem and promoting Marsa Maritime as a premier destination for the global yachting community.

Ignacio Erroz said: "We are proud to collaborate with QFZ in shaping the future of Marsa Maritime, a project with exceptional potential in Qatar's growing market. 

By sharing our expertise and engaging with yacht owners and professionals worldwide, we aim to support Marsa's emergence as a premier hub for luxury yachting in the region." Anchored in the heart of Umm Alhoul Free Zone and just 20 minutes from Doha's city centre, Marsa Maritime is uniquely positioned beside Hamad Port, one of the largest greenfield seaports, enabling it to serve as a base for diverse marine activities.

 From vessel maintenance and repair to interior design, provisions supply, safety training, brokerage, and maritime research, Marsa offers unparalleled opportunities for international companies seeking to access Qatar's thriving market and the wider region.
Source: GULF TIMES