Malaysian marina joins Gold Anchor club

Sutera Harbour Resort in Borneo gets 5 Gold Anchors.

In the wake of marinas in China and Indonesia achieving Gold Anchor accreditation, Sutera Harbour Resort in Borneo, Malaysia, has become the first marina on the island to gain level 5 Gold Anchor status under the Global Gold Anchor scheme.

“We are extremely proud to have achieved this internationally recognised accolade for the marina,” said Rick Blackie, general manager. “We are currently the only 5 Gold Anchor rated marina in Malaysia and the first in Borneo. Our continued aim is to provide a secure, safe, fully functioning, and fun location for all boaters.

“I would like to thank the team here for their tireless work maintaining the structure of the marina and their unending helpfulness and ready smiles. Also, thanks to MIA for their guidance and advice throughout the accreditation process.”

Sutera Harbour Resort opened in 1998 at Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. It includes a 104 berth marina, 27 hole championship golf course, a country club and two five-star hotels. The marina can handle superyachts up to 90 metres and is home to a fleet of day trip vessels catering for the international tourism market. It is also popular with local boaters and western registered boat owners sailing through SE Asia.

Commenting on the resort, the Gold Anchor assessor said: “The extensive range of facilities and services available to boaters at the resort is very impressive. Combined with a very safe harbour, friendly staff and well maintained facilities it is clearly a 5 Gold Anchor marina facility.”

Marina Industries Association (MIA) chairman and president Andrew Chapman said Sutera Harbour Resort is setting the benchmark in Malaysia for marina standards.

“I note the assessor’s comments about the strong commitment to maintenance and customer service and I applaud management for the specific focus on these very important aspects of the business,” he said.