Port Takola’s received EIA approval for a 300 berths marina expansion

SOUTHEAST ASIA'S YACHTING MAGAZINE VOL. 17 NO. 3, Aug - Oct 2022

The Thailand’s Environmental Impact Assessment Board has approved Port Takola’s

application for a marina expansion up to 300 berths, and 15,000 sq.m of boatyard service area. It is set to become a first superyacht marina in Krabi, Thailand.

The expansion will offer an extra wide concrete pontoon berth ranging from 10 to 45 metres su- peryachts. A work berth will be available on a north section of the marina harbor. The boatyard will increase its capacity from 9,000 to 15,000 sq.m with a lifting capability also increase from 38 to 80 tons. A boatshed will be available for a 25 metres yacht refit.

Matthew na Nagara, a general manager, and a former chairman of the Thai Yachting Business Asso- ciation adds, “We are excited that our EIA application has been approved by the board last month. Port Takola has a modest start, but we are proud of our steady development. We have had a great cruising community with several superyachts here. Charter yacht tenant is also increasing. This is due to our advantage location that offers year-round shelter, and a convenient access from land and sea. A tourist town,

Ao Nang is within a 10-minute drive, while Krabi Inter- national Airport is only 40-minute away. At sea, Krabi is part of the Phang Nga Bay archipelago, and also home to many renowned islands including Phi Phi, Reiley, Koh Hong, and Lanta. This makes us an ideal home port as well as a port of call on the Andaman Sea.”

Port Takola Yacht Marina & Boatyard is developed by a father & son,
Surgeon Admiral
Suriya (RTN), and

Matthew na Nagara.
The marina is built on a hundred-year-old family land, calls “Isara Estuary”, located on the Krabi River Mouth. The con- struction starts in 2010 to transform a retired shrimp farm into a full-service marina. Phase one commences operation in 2018 with 50 wet berths, 50 dry berths with 38 tons Roodberg trailer boat 2 lift, a fuel dock, and a casual café. It has recently expanded Pier G with 25 more berths addition ranging from 15 – 45 metres superyacht.

Port Takola’s received EIA approval for a 300 berths marina expansion