Camper & Nicholsons have been contracted with the design and commissioning of the new marina in Sanya, southern China. Sanya Serenity Marina will be the only Chinese stopover in the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race set to take place in 2011/12.

Sanya Serenity Marina forms part of a development being undertaken by Luhuitou Tourism Development Co. Ltd which appointed Camper & Nicholsons for the design and commissioning of the marina, which will incorporate 400 berths and which will form part of a resort being designed by world renowned Chapman Taylor Architects.

Camper & Nicholsons consider this project as a highly significant step in their participation in China's rapid growth in the permium marina sector. It is also a major development for Luhuitou Tourism Development Co. Ltd and the city of Sanya, which aim to establish a world-class tourist and yachting destination in this unique tropical environment.

In view of this new project, Camper & Nicholsons and Luhuitou Tourism Development Co Ltd recently hosted a Chinese delegation from Sanya for a three day visit to Malta. During its stay, the delegation visited the headquarters of Camper & Nicholsons at Grand Harbour Marina in Vittoriosa, as well as the most important sights around the World Heritage City of Valletta and its harbours.

Jiang Zelin, Honorary President of Sanya People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries headed the Chinese delegation, which also included the deputy mayor of Sanya City Li Baiqing, the director of Sanya Foreign Affairs Office Ren Xide and other senior officials. Other members of the delegation were the managing director of Sanya Serenity Marina HuA Bin and Fan Hong, executive director of Luhuitou Tourism Development Co. Ltd.