Fuzhou to create yacht industry

Fuzhou to create yacht industry

The capital of China’s Fujian province has plans for four yacht-building parks and 18 marinas

The city of Fuzhou in the Fujian province of southwest China has outlined plans for the development of its yachting industry, according to newspaper China Daily.

Fuzhou’s ‘Yachting Industry Development Plan’ foresees the creation of four yacht industrial parks in Mawei, Huludao Island, Kemen and Jiangyin Bandao Island along with 18 marinas. In the next five years 50 yachts are expected to be in use of the Minjiang River, according to the report.

An exhibition centre dedicated to boat shows is currently under development, with 6.67 hectares of water behind Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Centre being converted.

Over 200 docks are to be built while on land two projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2012 — an international yacht marina club and a hotel specialising in yachting, according to the paper.

Fuzhou Blue Ocean Yacht Co Ltd is reportedly the city’s first yachting company. The company will build Fuzhou’s yacht exhibition hall before establishing the city’s first yacht club.

The city held its first boat show on September 15 at Shiou Shangjiangcheng Club in South Jiangbin. China Daily reports that Princess Yachts and Seadoo were among the brands in attendance.


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