A new benchmark for superyachts has emerged from the partnership between DOC Yacht Services, A4 Yachts, and their associates, Worldmarine Collection and Riviera Luxury. They have inaugurated a new superyacht service hub at the ultra-modern Cala del Forte marina in Ventimiglia, designed to cater to owners, guests, and crew. Situated in the immediate vicinity of the berths and fully integrated into the marina’s infrastructure, the new office ensures rapid response times and a constant regional presence, serving as a vital hub for the professional yachting community.
The Cala del Forte international marina
Inaugurated in July 2021, Cala del Forte – part of the Monaco Ports group alongside Port Hercule and Port de Fontvieille – is located in Ventimiglia, just 7.9 nautical miles from the Principality of Monaco (a 30-minute drive). It features 180 berths accommodating vessels ranging from 6.5 to 76 meters in length. Cala del Forte also offers 582 parking spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, 15,000 square meters of promenades and gardens, restaurants, bars, offices, and amenities, while its shipyard can handle yachts up to 30 meters long.
The four key players in the new hub
“Success in the yachting sector is built on trust, efficiency, and impeccable service. We offer comprehensive vessel support, crew visa assistance, provisioning, technical maintenance and repairs, agency services, and the handling of all necessary maritime formalities in Liguria and throughout Italy,” explains Omar Cane, CEO and Registered Ship Agent at DOC Yacht Services. A4 Yachts provides specialized brokerage services, transaction management for yacht sales and purchases, and consultancy for new builds. Worldmarine Collection supplies owners of yachts, luxury villas, and private jets with high-quality, bespoke textiles crafted by the finest Italian artisans. “To celebrate the opening of our Ventimiglia showroom,” explains Irina Ivanova of Worldmarine Collection, “we launched our exclusive ‘Worldmarine Collection’ line, which includes custom-made linens for yachts and villas, cashmere, lifestyle accessories, and beachwear.” Finally, Riviera Luxury – a brand specializing in the sale and charter of pleasure craft – operates extensively across Liguria, the French Riviera, and the Principality of Monaco, while also serving the supercar sector with specialized services for luxury and sports car enthusiasts.
Serving the nautical sector and the local area
The opening of the new hub – comprising DOC Yacht Services, A4 Yachts, and their partners Worldmarine Collection and Riviera Luxury – consolidates the companies’ market presence along the Italian and French coasts, raising customer service standards and significantly reducing response times. Furthermore, the initiative boosts regional maritime tourism, supports the local economy through job creation, and directly addresses the growing demand for high-level shore-based support.
Emilio Martinelli
