SLAC urges owners to register boats
July 1, 2008
Vessels anchored, moored, docked, stored or in repair in the Simpson Bay Lagoon, the bay or the surrounding lands will have to be registered according to a new law being drafted by the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Corporation (SLAC). Read more
Simpson Bay Bridge to remain closed for a week
May 30, 2008
Can we breathe a sigh of relief? Well, maybe just for one week. Read more
Nautical and Marinas
May 11, 2008
The Marine industry is the fastest growing industry on Saint Martin-St. Maarten, due to the protected coves of Oyster Pond, Anse Marcel and the Simpson Bay Lagoon, as well as the island’s strategic location in the Northeastern Caribbean with excellent direct airline connections to the United States and Europe.
The pristine, blue waters that surround the island provide a colorful home for thousands of fascinating underwater “creatures”. Many day trip cruises and dive excursions begin and end at the Simpson Bay Lagoon, while many Mega yacht charters originate in the territorial waters of the island. In for a dinner cruise or a day charter? Just check the many options available.
There are 5 main areas on the island that service the marine industry, each with their specific expertise. All types of watercraft are expertly serviced on the island, from Mega yachts to Cargo vessels and from sailing yachts to dinghies. Island Waterworld, Budget Marine and Bobby’s Marina are the major servicing points with dry-docks, lift capacity and boatyards.
Other yachting areas of more limited technical service are Oyster Pond with its charter yacht outfits and East Great Bay in Philipsburg. Marinas with full service dockside facilities from water, power and cable hook-ups to internet services, are also located in Simpson Bay, Oyster Pond, Anse Marcel and the French side capital of Marigot.
Chandleries, purveying services, sail lofts, engine repair shops and other services that cater to the marine industry are located mainly on both French and Dutch sides of Simpson Bay Lagoon. Every imaginable service can be found here. The lagoon can be accessed during certain times of the day through drawbridge service on both Dutch and French side. Upscale Marinas are Port de Plaisance, Isle de Sol, La Palapa, Simpson Bay Yacht Club at Plaza del Lago, Anse Marcel, Captain Oliver’s and Marina Royale, with Sandy Ground Marina and Dock Maarten serving the less demanding cruisers. Fuel docks and water supplies are available at Bobby’s Marina in Great Bay, in Sandy Ground, Anse Marcel, Simpson Bay Lagoon and Captain Oliver’s.
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