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Special Prize to Aleco Keusseoglou, President of Monaco Ports!

The Jury of the Club de l'Eco de Monaco Matin in partnership with the Monaco Economic Board has decided to award Mr Aleco Keusseoglou, President of Monaco Ports, the "Special Prize" for the successful completion of the Cala del Forte - Ventimiglia project.
The ceremony took place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on 30th November 2021 at 6:00pm.

25th November 2021: The parking spaces in Cala del Forte officially opened to the public!

The 582 parking spaces in Cala del Forte were officially opened to the public today November 24th, at the presence of the Mayor Gaetano Scullino, the Regional Councilor Enrico Ioculano, Gian Battista Borea d’Olmo, Cala del Forte CEO and Marco Cornacchia, the marina manager. 120 are indoor parking lots reserved for the public and immediately available, while the remaining 110 are at street level, two of which are for electric cars, and will be ready shortly. 226 are meant for berth owners and 46 for the marina's commercial activities. Short term parking spots to load and unload the vehicles are available in the quay area.

The access control system is fully automated. Cash payment is allowed, as well as by debit cards, Visa and Mastercard credit cards. The first hour is always free of charge. After that, the daily rate will be charged from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (€2.00 an hour) and the nightly rate from 7:00 pm to 8:00 am (€1.50 an hour). Any customer assistance is guaranteed 24/7 by the security service and by the mooring men. The Cala del Forte parking area is equipped with security cameras

2nd July 2021: Cala del Forte's big Friday!

The official inauguration of Cala del Forte, the brand new marina in Ventimiglia owned by Monaco Ports, took place on Friday 2nd July at 11.30 am. The ceremony saw the participation of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco welcomed by Aleco Keusseoglou -  President of Monaco Ports, Gian Battista Borea d'Olmo - Cala del Forte CEO, Daniel Realini - project coordinator, Marco Cornacchia the marina manager. Alongside them were representatives of both Monaco and Italy’s religious, military and public authorities, the owners of the various yachts moored at Cala del Forte and the owners of the 35 shops, restaurants, shipchandler and service points, located throughout the marina’s own shopping area.

Ventimiglia and its surroundings stand out as one of Northern Italy’s most sought-after tourist destinations due to perfect weather conditions all year round, not just in the Summer, and this day was no exception. The institutional speeches were then followed by the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, an official blessing on behalf of Italian and Monegasque religious bodies and the performance of both national anthems. The day ended with a resounding salute by the moored yachts which rang out amidst the guests’ applause, marking the conclusion of a long-awaited and emotionally charged event that represents a strong signal of recovery for the region and nation as a whole.

The event was organized in full compliance with all anti-pandemic health and safety guidelines, which included a strictly limited guest list, and was broadcast live via Cala del Forte’s social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube).

The official inauguration of Cala del Forte

Normality is now just over the horizon with the shopping and tourism sectors up and running again. As the Mediterranean opens up to the world once more, Cala del Forte can finally taking bookings and welcoming clients to its iconic waterfront.

The official inauguration of Cala del Forte, the brand new marina in Ventimiglia, owned by Monaco Ports, will take place on Friday 2nd July. The opening institutional speeches will be followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony, the blessing by the Italian and Monegasque religious bodies and the performance of both national anthems. The event is organised in full compliance with all anti-pandemic health and safety guidelines, which included a strictly limited guest list, and will be broadcasted live via Cala del Forte’s social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube) starting from 11:30 am.

8th March 2021: Principality of Monaco

11.00 am marked the official christening of the highspeed catamaran Monaco One, designed to connect Monaco’s Ports to Cala del Forte and Ventimiglia. The occasion saw the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, his niece and godmother of Monaco One, Ms Camille Gottlieb, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Hanover, Her Serene Highness Princess Stéphanie, Mr and Mrs Louis Ducruet and Ms Pauline Ducruet.
The Monaco One is a powerhouse of state-of-the-art technology, designed and built by Advanced Aerodynamic Vessel in La Rochelle, France in a sandwich-structured composite of carbon and glass, measuring 12.00 metres in length and 7.50 metres in width. She is powered by two 350 Hp Yanmar engines. 

The brand new power catamaran can sail 250 miles on a full tank. In performing her duties as a shuttle service the Monaco One can travel from Monaco to Ventimiglia in just 15 minutes at 45 knots, carrying up to 12 passengers in absolute comfort.

4th February 2021: Monaco One is finally home

On Thursday, 4th February, the high speed shuttle power catamaran, Monaco One, docked for the very first time at Port Hercules (Monaco) . Following the formalities and the official christening, Monaco One will begin operating between Monaco and Cala del Forte. Guests of the both ports will be able to travel between the two marinas in just 15 minutes.

Monaco One is a 12-meter power catamaran designed and built by Advanced Aerodynamic Vessel in La Rochelle, France. She can accommodate up to 12 passengers and, thanks to an innovative aerodynamic design, fuel consumption has been halved, even when cruising at speeds of over 40 knots

22nd JANUARY 2021: Monaco One, Monaco Ports' exclusive shuttle service catamaran for Cala del Forte, has been launched

The A2V High Speed ​​Shuttle, to be christened aptly under the name Monaco One, touched water on 16th December in La Rochelle, France. Sea trials are currently underway, after which Monaco One will be transferred by cargo to her home port in Monaco. The catamaran's arrival at the Principality is scheduled for the second half of February, when the boat will be officially handed over to Ports of Monaco. Once the formalities have been completed and after the official christening, Monaco One will begin operating in between Monaco and Cala del Forte. Guests of two ports will be allowed to travel between two marinas in just 15 minutes.

Monaco One is a 12-meter power catamaran designed and built by Advanced Aerodynamic Vessel in La Rochelle, France. She can accommodate up to 12 passengers and, thanks to an innovative aerodynamic design, fuel consumption has been halved, even when cruising at speeds of over 40 knots. 

photo courtesy: A2V

29TH OCTOBER 2020: CATCH OF THE DAY!

Two weeks after opening its state of the art waterfront on 15th October, the Cala del Forte team is still working hard as more and more breath-taking yachts and superyachts rush to the gorgeous Ventimiglia coastline to join the dazzling line up at Italy’s brand new marina.

15TH OCTOBER 2020: THE CALA DEL FORTE WATERFRONT IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Today at 12.00pm, the iconic sailing yacht Tuiga, flagship of the Yacht Club de Monaco, arrived at Cala del Forte - Ventimiglia from Monaco, the very first to dock at the brand new Molo d’Onore berth. One hour and half  later a 50m superyacht also docked, followed in the afternoon by two more yachts. As of now, the Cala del Forte waterfront is officially open. The entry of Tuiga into Cala del Forte marks a historic and symbolic moment in view of the marina’s upcoming official inauguration, scheduled to take place between June and July 2021, once the on-land construction work is completed.

We are accepting reservations for berths, available with Daily, Monthly and Seasonal rates. Learn more about our short-term rates: https://bit.l/CDF_short_term_rates_2020

JUNE 2020: COVID-19 – UPDATE

ITALY REOPENED INTERNATIONAL BORDERS FROM JUNE 3rd, 2020

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND MOVEMENT

From 3 June 2020, starting day of Phase 3, trips between Italian Regions and travel to and from abroad is allowed.

Visitors from the EU, Schengen countries and the UK are permitted to enter Italy without the 14-day self-isolation measure, still required for arrivals from other nations at least until 15 June.

Some Italian Regions (e.g. Sardinia, Sicily, Apulia and Lazio) are now asking registration for visitors entering their territory in order to monitor the entries. Visitors will simply have to register online or by app, providing their personal data.

SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES

In Italy, the use of masks is generally compulsory in public spaces, when using public transport, when the 1m social distancing is not possible, in private cars for non-cohabitants (max. 3 persons/car). Self-isolation is requested with a body temperature >37.5°C;

BOATING ACTIVITIES

Boating is permitted within the application of the new guidelines for marine activities issued by the Ministry of Transport:

• Recreational boating and bareboat charter
  Users’ individual responsibility remains the key factor in the application on board of the general social distancing measures (1m between non-cohabitants persons).
  Individuals can share the same cabin just in case they live in the same home.
  Personal protection equipment must be used during docking procedures and dock assistance, bunkering, setting sails, etc.
  For charter boats the sanitization of the craft after each change of guests is compulsory.
   
• Crewed charter
  Additional measures include the regular sanitization of the crew areas and the obligation for the crew to be tested for Covid-19 before boarding and to check their body temperature daily.  Third parties are not allowed to access charter boats.

Contents courtesy by Confindustria Nautica – Italian Marine Industry Association – last update: 6th June 2020

MAY 2020 UPDATE 

First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are well and have not suffered the physical consequences of Covid-19.

We are sharing this message in order provide an update on the current state of advancement of construction at Cala del Forte, that, unfortunately, has suffered from delays due to the containment measures put in place by the relevant authorities. As you can see from the pictures, a large portion of the marina has already been completed, but due to the constraints imposed by the Italian authorities to combat and contain the spread of the Coronavirus, many of our suppliers have not been able to meet their deadlines, which in turn has delayed the completion of construction as set out in our Chrono-program.

We have worked at length with the authorities during confinement, and, taking into account possible further delays in securing prime building materials, we have re-issued a new Chrono-program that will enable us to welcome yachts in the 4th trimester of 2020.

Concerning the scheduled opening ceremony, a decision shall be taken once we have more elements in our possession that shall enable us to assess decisively the date of its occurrence. Currently, we do not yet have detailed information concerning security and legal measures that shall be enforced, nor can we foresee the evolution of the global pandemic in the coming months.

In any event, we do not believe that it would be either ethical nor respectful to hold such a ceremony during such a tragic moment.

We would desire that the inauguration of Cala del Forte be not only a celebration of the great accomplishment that has been the construction, but also a moment to rejoice in a return to more ‘normal’ times.

Our staff remains at your disposal for any further information or assistance that you may require.

Cala del Forte

phone: +39 0184 33109

mail: info@caladelforte-ventimiglia.it

17th March 2020 - Update from Cala del Forte

Dear Madam or Sir,

we would like to inform you that construction and administrative activities at Cala del Forte are currently carried out in full accordance with the latest regulations provided by the Italian authorities, albeit in a more streamlined capacity in compliance with the specific requirements necessary to safeguard health and safety from COVID-19 of workers on site and their families.

We believe that with our sense of responsibility, sacrifice and determination we will be able to contribute to overcoming this tragic distress. We will keep you updated and inform you on any further developments.


Gian Battista Borea d’Olmo
CEO of Cala del Forte - Ventimiglia

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Chère Madame et Monsieur,

A l’heure actuelle, les travaux de réalisation de l’opération « CALA DEL FORTE », dans lesquelles sont incluses les activités administratives, continuent dans le respect des normes édictées par les décrets émis par les autorités.

Ces activités sont toutefois réduites et conformes aux exigences de sécurité sanitaire liées à la vie du chantier et aux impératifs familiaux des travailleurs.

Nous sommes confiants que pour les semaines qui viennent, le sens des responsabilités, d’esprit de sacrifice et de détermination de la part de nous tous, seront indispensables pour sortir de cette période particulièrement difficile et contraignante.


Gian Battista Borea d’Olmo
Administrateur Délégué de Cala del Forte – Ventimiglia

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Gentili Signori,

vi scriviamo per informarvi che  i lavori di realizzazione di Cala del Forte, ivi incluse le attività amministrative, proseguono nel rispetto delle norme contenute nei decreti emessi dalle autorità Italiane, anche se con un’ attività ridotta e conforme alle esigenze di sicurezza sanitaria legate alla vita di cantiere e alle singole famiglie dei lavoratori.

Siamo fiduciosi che queste prossime settimane di senso di responsabilità, spirito di sacrificio e determinazione da parte di tutti noi contribuiranno al superamento di questo periodo di emergenza.


Gian Battista Borea d’Olmo
Amministratore Delegato di Cala del Forte – Ventimiglia

21th February 2020 - Cala del Forte is set to open next Summer

Just as planned, all marine work has finally been completed. Our construction team is now fully focused on land work, scheduled to be finished in time to welcome the marina's first clients very soon. The official unveiling is scheduled for 7th of July.

31TH DECEMBER 2019 - HIGH SPEED SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM CALA DEL FORTE TO MONACO

The A2V High Speed Shuttle has joined the array of prestigious services offered at Cala del Forte, a 12-metre motor catamaran that can carry up to 12 passengers at a cruising speed of over 40 knots. Its unique aerodynamic shape allows the A2V to halve a traditional boat’s consumption.
Starting Summer 2020, this high-speed shuttle will provide Cala del Forte members and those visiting the marina’s vibrant shopping area and restaurants with a Cala del Forte - Monaco connection in just 15 minutes.

22TH december 2019  -  LET THERE BE LIGHT

16th DECEMBER 2019: Latest news from Cala del Forte

Many are the items on the marina’s construction schedule that are getting close to completion within December 2019:

- fuel distribution dock (total fuel capacity: 150.000 liters)

- paving and positioning of the outer walls dock pedestals

- paving of the quay

- completion of Pier B

- paving of the breakwater

- plastering works for the breakwater

- placement of the final mooring posts

January 2020 will see the completion of the 70-metre berth and the reopening of the Scoglietti tunnel after the first step of repairs.

In the meantime work to install the elevator inside the tunnel is well on its way, which will connect Cala del Forte to the upper reaches of Old Ventimiglia. Construction of the elevator is scheduled to reach completion by summer 2020. 

Monday November 4th, 2019:

Today marks the beginning of the front desk operators intensive training course at Cala del Forte, the new Ports Monaco marina in Ventimiglia. 18 young, talented women, committed to success, are set to take part. Cala del Forte, Ventimiglia is getting ready for the 2020 summer season!

Cala del Forte to attend the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show (25th to 28th of September)

Looking back at past photographs it is easy to appreciate the constant progress we have made, and just how much we have already achieved with this project. The docks are paved, the bollards are in place and the electric connection boxes are installed ready for future yachts.

The shops are close to completion: for the spaces in the Eastern area, only interior finishing must be concluded. The lower level of our massive underground parking area is also approaching completion. I am certain that by the second quarter of 2020, it shall be visible to all why Cala del Forte is a reference for the entire coast, and our marina will act as a key point of connection between Italy, France and  Monaco.”

Starting tomorrow, 25th September, we look forward to seeing you at the Monaco Yacht Show - Cala del Forte stand (QH10) on the Quai l’Hirondelle.

18th September 2019: Monaco Yacht Show will be from 25-28th September

We are delighted to inform you that we shall be present at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 25th to 28th  on Quai Hirondelle booth # QH10, next to our head office in the Capitanerie of Port Hercules.

We look forward to welcoming you and presenting Cala del Forte – Ventimiglia, Monaco Ports newest marina.

·      178 berths from 6,5 up to 70+ meters

·      Longest concession in the Mediterranean

·      Brand new marina built to the same standards as Monaco

·      Only 7,9 Nautical Miles from the Principality

·      Berths for sale on the basis of long-term leases (40 years)

Please contact our harbourmaster Marco Cornacchia (m.cornacchia@caladelforte-ventimiglia.it) or our sales director Jordan Waugh (sales@caladelforte-ventimiglia.it) to make an appointment.  

Ventimiglia, 3rd September 2019:

During his visit, Prince Albert II had the chance to admire the site's progress so far and, although he chose not to make any official statements, he took the opportunity to thank the various institutions, authorities and all who have contributed to the project and its success. Towards the end of his visit, Prince Albert II met with the linesmen and lineswomen who, after completing the intensive training course held last winter by Cala del Forte, had been selected for hiring. The visit to Cala del Forte came to a close at 1.00pm.

10th June 2019 status report: Cala del Forte, Ventimiglia: six months to go!

Maritime works

• Construction of the breakwater (1) and outer walls (2) has been fully completed since December 2018. The major storm that hit the Ligurian coast in October 2019 tested the strength of our infrastructure and we are happy to report that Cala del Forte suffered no damage whatsoever. To date installation of the piping, cabling and technical infrastructure has been completed on the breakwater and the outer walls
• Construction of the Central Jetty (Molo d'Onore) (3), outer jetty (4) and “Pontile B” (5) is now complete.  All of the bollards are on site and are currently being installed. The preparation of the underwater mooring infrastructure is currently underway.
• The central port office - Harbormaster office - Central Jetty (3) - is currently under construction and the foundation has been completed. Work shall be completed in 4th Quarter 2019. 
• Shipyard: the piers and lifting basin have been completed (6) ready to accommodate the travel-lift capable of lifting yachts up to 30 meters. The 2,700 m² shipyard dock area is currently under construction.
• The fuel distribution dock (7) has been completed and four tanks (with a total of 150.000  liters of fuel capacity) have been installed inside bunker/isolation tanks;
• Dredging and leveling (8) to the final depth of the marina is underway.

To date 82% of the maritime works have been completed*.

(*on February 8th 2019, the Italian authorities issued full permission and documentation for Cala del Forte to be completed with an optimized mooring plan called ‘Variante 3)’.

On land works

• The elements that shall constitute the shops (9) as well as the East underground parking area are currently in an advanced status of construction (95%). The West shops and parking area (10)  is currently under construction(25%).Work on these elements is scheduled to be completed in the 4th Quarter of 2019. 
• Slope consolidation: Static testing of the structural works of the slope (11) have been carried out successfully. 100%of the slope consolidation is now completed.

To date, the 28% of the on land works have been completed*

(*on February 8th 2019, the Italian authorities issued full permission and documentation for Cala del Forte to be completed with an optimized mooring plan called ‘Variante 3)’.

All structural and civil works have been contracted and works relating to architectural and landscaping design have been tendered. Urban works in “lungomare Marconi” are well underway.

6th May 2019: one more step forward at Cala del Forte

29th April 2019: Multiple steps forward at Cala del Forte

4th March 2019: Cala del Forte is getting ready to open!

Monday, March 4th marked the beginning of the linehandler training course in Ventimiglia. This course, organized by Cala del Forte and Monaco Ports shall include 126 hours of theoretical training followed by 80 hours of hands-on experience in the Ports of Monaco.
Of the 30 participants of this course, all shall find exciting employment opportunities and the best shall be employed by Cala del Forte this fall, in preparation for the opening of the marina.
Marco Cornacchia, Cala del Forte’s harbourmaster, explains: “We have chosen to professionally train our own human resources in order to provide our clients with the standards of excellence and professionality, that are at the heart of Monaco Ports, which proudly counts Cala del Forte among its marinas. We strongly believe in this project and have decided to fund it entirely without external contributions or partnerships. This means we have personally selected the teachers, industry professionals and various experts in the many subjects that shall be taught during face-to-face lessons in the classroom and during practical trials on the docks”.

12th February 2019 - One more step forward

6th December 2018: Second Anniversary

Today, 6th December 2018, marks the second anniversary of the purchase of Cala del Forte by Monaco Ports (SMIP) and we are proud to present the images below that show just how much progress has been made in the last 24 months:

Maritime works
Construction of the breakwater (2) and outer walls (2,3) have now been fully completed. Their reliability  was put to the test in October 2018 during a major storm. No damage to the port is to be noted.
Construction of the Central Jetty (Molo d'Onore) (7), outer jetty (6) and Pontile B (5) are now complete.
Dock ŒA¹ is in advanced construction status.
Construction of the fuel distribution dock is in its final stages.
Dredging and leveling (8) to the final depth of the marina is complete.
As of today, 85% of the maritime works are completed.

On land works
The vertical elements that shall constitute the shops (1) and parking units are currently under construction. To date, 15% of these works have been completed. Work on these elements began last March, and we are on schedule to complete these structures in March 2019. 
 
All structural and civil works have been contracted and works relating to architectural and landscaping design shall be tendered soon. 
The project for the Harbormaster office is now completed and approved, construction is expected to start at the beginning of 2019.

Slope consolidation: Static testing of the structural works on the slope have been carried out successfully. 90% of the slope consolidation is now completed.

21st SEPTEMBER 2018 -  STATUS REPORT

On-Land Works:

Construction of the buildings that shall house the future shops and parking lots began in March 2018.

The works are advancing in concordance with the construction timetable.

The harbor office is currently in the advanced design phase and a public tender for its entire construction shall be held during the autumn of 2018.

Slope consolidation:

The final details and botanic preparation are being made along the northern slope surrounding Cala del Forte. Approximately 90% of the slope consolidation can now be considered completed.

These works are about a month ahead of schedule in regards to the construction timetable.

5th September 2018: Monaco Yacht Show will be from 26-29th September

We are delighted to inform you that we shall be present at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 26th to 29th 2018. on Quai Hirondelle booth # QH11, next to our head office in the Capitanerie of Port Hercules.

We look forward to welcoming you and presenting Monaco’s newest marina, Cala del Forte – Ventimiglia.

·      Longest concession in the Mediterranean

·      Brand new marina built to the same standards as Monaco

·      Only 7,9 Nautical Miles from the Principality

·      Berths for sale on the basis of long-term leases (40 years)

Please contact our harbourmaster Marco Cornacchia (m.cornacchia@caladelforte-ventimiglia.it) or our sales director Jordan Waugh (sales@caladelforte-ventimiglia.it) to make an appointment.   

19TH July 2018 - MARITIME STATUS UPDATE

Fuel dock In order to accommodate the increased fuel distribution capacity of 150,000 lt., the end of “Banchina F” has undergone excavation and our team is currently installing the cement caisson boxes that shall house the fuel tanks.

19th of July 2018 - LAND STATUS UPDATE

12th of July 2018 - Meet the Cala del Forte team

18th of April 2018 - Status Update

14th of April 2017: Berth sales begin

13th of April 2017: Status update