Highest level accreditation for Sanya Serenity Marina

Presentation L to R: Godfrey Zwygart, Marina Director, Lu Qunxiang, Deputy General Manager, Andrew Chapman, MIA President and Chairman © Colin Bransgrove

Sanya Serenity Marina in China has been accredited at the highest level of the Global Gold Anchor Scheme. In a prestigious ceremony held at the Marina as part of Chinese New Year celebrations, the Marina Industries Association President and Chairman Andrew Chapman presented Sanya Serenity Marina with its certificate, flag and plaque for platinum level 5 Gold Anchor accreditation.

Sanya Serenity Marina has 325 full services berths, boat repair and maintenance and extensive resort facilities including a hotel. It has been the chosen Chinese marina for the last two Volvo Ocean Races and the upcoming two Clipper Around the World races.

In making the presentation Andrew Chapman said the marina is the first in China to attain platinum status. "The owners, staff and clients of Sanya Serenity Marina should be extremely proud of this achievement. The Global Gold Anchor Scheme is based on a customer focused and very thorough assessment process. This includes a desk top assessment; full day inspection by an independent expert and telephone interviews with marina berth holders. A Global Standards Committee has the final input into deliberations."

The Gold Anchor assessor of the marina commented; "not only is the marina a superb facility but spotless; full of smiling staff and at a service level that should inspire others in the region with regard to what is 'right' in a marina."

Godfrey Zwygart, Marina Director at Sanya Serenity Marina said "On behalf of everyone involved at Serenity Marina, I am very thrilled and honoured to accept this platinum anchor marina accreditation from MIA, TYHA and Andrew Chapman. This award comes as a proof that China can do well in this industry, and as recognition of our hard work and the value of our great team. This award is a fantastic achievement."