The 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards, held on Tuesday, 6 May at the Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Club in Sydney, concluded with one of the industry’s highest honours—the induction of two outstanding facilities into the Marina of the Year Awards Hall of Fame.
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove Singapore was recognised for its ongoing excellence and leadership on the global stage. Having twice been named International Marina of the Year, ONE°15 becomes the first Asian marina to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone for the region.
Located just one degree and 15 minutes from the equator, ONE°15 is an iconic yachting destination in Asia. The marina offers 272 wet berths (including 32 superyacht berths) and 60 dry berths, and holds several prestigious accreditations, including 5 Gold Anchor Platinum, Superyacht Ready, and Clean Marina and Fish Friendly certifications.
One15 Marina Sentosa Cove
James Roy CMM, Senior Marina Director, and Nick McLaughlin, General Manager, accepted the Hall of Fame Award on behalf of ONE°15 Marina.
“As the first Asian marina to receive this prestigious accolade, this milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the global marina industry”, said Roy. “This recognition belongs to our dedicated team, members, and valued partners. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping shape ONE°15 Marina into the world-class waterfront destination it is today.”
In addition to their Hall of Fame induction, ONE°15 received a Highly Commended in the Environmental Award category, reaffirming their leadership in sustainable marina operations. The marina signed the Marine Sustainability Pledge at its Singapore Yachting Festival last month and continues to lead by example, with initiatives such as solar panel installations on its Clubhouse roof, electric pump-out systems, safety workboats, and marine waste collectors helping protect the surrounding waters.
Sydney Harbour Boat Storage (SHBS) at White Bay 6 Marine Park was also inducted into the Hall of Fame was, following consecutive wins in the Dry Stack Storage Facility of the Year category. The facility was also named Boatyard of the Year – Under 20 Boats, further highlighting its operational excellence.
White Bay 6 Marine Park
Under the leadership of Lorraine Yates CMP, General Manager White Bay 6 Marine Park, SHBS has grown into a state-of-the-art boating hub, offering a 145-boat dry stack, a 13-bay boatyard with a 63-tonne lift, dry sail hardstand storage and comprehensive on-site marine services. The facility is proudly Gold Anchor and Clean Marina accredited.
In accepting the awards, Yates said, “Peer recognition in our industry means the world to us. To be named a winner among such respected and talented operators across the region is a true honour. What makes White Bay 6 truly special is our positive site culture and our unwavering commitment to excellence. This award belongs to our dedicated, hardworking staff whose professionalism and passion make our operation what it is. Winning the Marina of the Year Award is a powerful validation of that dedication—and a reward we’re incredibly proud of.”
White Bay 6 Marine Park also celebrated the achievement of Ange Melville, Service Manager, who was a finalist in the inaugural Marina Industry Woman of the Year Award. Introduced this year, the award recognises the outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions of women in a traditionally male-dominated sector. It aims to spotlight their impact and inspire more women to pursue and thrive in careers across the marina industry.
These Hall of Fame inductions highlight the exceptional standards upheld by both ONE°15 Marina and Sydney Harbour Boat Storage. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and service excellence continues to raise the bar and shape the future of the global marina industry.
About the Marina Industries Association (MIA)
The MIA is the peak body representing the interests of club, recreational and commercial marinas, boatyards and industry suppliers in Australia & the wider Asia-Pacific region. Working closely with other marina associations around the world, the MIA works in support of developing sustainable marina industries through the delivery of strong leadership, industry guidance, education, accreditation and research. The MIA has approximately 340 corporate members and connects over 2,000 industry leaders and decision makers. 75% of members are marinas, clubs and boatyards and over 85% of larger marinas (over 100 berths) in Australia are members of the MIA
Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards
The Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate excellence and leadership in the industry and provides important benchmarks for industry and the wider community. Categories for submission cover up 10 categories with award winners announced at a gala dinner event attended by the industry representatives from across the globe. The awards are highly sought after and provide finalists and winners great promotional and marketing opportunities.
