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D-Marin's Turgutreis Marina wins 'Best Overall Marina' at Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards

by D-Marin 24 Nov 2023 02:44 PST
D-Marin Turgutreis © D-Marin

D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, is pleased to announce that its marina 'Turgutreis' located on the Bodrum peninsula, and their UAE region marinas, have been recognised and awarded at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards.

The 'Best Overall Marina' award recognises marinas who demonstrate exemplary leadership by creating visionary goals, mission and values with well-defined strategies based on internal, external analysis and benchmarking.

A panel of seven industry experts from distinguished organisations and regulatory bodies recognised that 'Turgutreis' manages processes, operations and resources efficiently, and has established clear KPIs for financial and operational performance to exceed expectations of stakeholders.

Judges were looking for marinas that show strong understanding of the importance of the maritime community in their region and the pivotal role they play. D-Marin was awarded the top prize demonstrating how 'Turgutreis' goes above and beyond to deliver an outstanding experience and quality service to residents and visiting boat owners.

'Turgutreis' was judged among numerous marinas and was selected due to its range of outstanding marina facilities which elevate the experience of its marina users. These include the striking Blue Point Beach Club and state of the art tennis and pool facilities alongside 'D-SPA Turgutreis' with two massage rooms, relaxation room, sauna and a Turkish hammam with modern architectural design.

D-Marin UAE, which comprises of four marinas, was a runner up for 2 awards:

'Best in service' recognising marinas that excel in customer satisfaction, effective communication, dock assistance, amenities and facilities, maintenance and repairs, concierge services, professionalism and expertise.

'Best in practice' recognising marinas who showcase innovation and creativity, operational efficiency, exceptional customer experience, service, safety and security measures, environmental sustainability practices, training and professional development, community engagement, regulatory compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to measurable results and continuous improvement.

Oliver Dörschuck, D-Marin's CEO, said: "We're thrilled to accept this award for D-Marin and are delighted for the recognition of D-Marin UAE and our team in Turgutreis. We are very grateful to the highly accomplished panel, and I would personally like to extend my appreciation to all the hard working and dedicated D-Marin staff across all 23 marinas, who continually strive to go above and beyond for our customers."

For more information on the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards click here. For more information on D-Marin Turgutreis Marina click here and for D-Marin Dubai, click here.

Find out more at www.d-marin.com.

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