Thursday, May 28, 2009

PUTERI HARBOUR : KINDERGARTEN DAY-OUT









The kindergarten visit to Puteri Harbour was part of UEM Land Berhad corporate social responsibility programme. There were 50kids and all the staff Puteri Harbour had fun with all of them. Some of the activities that was held during the visit were face painting, paddle boat, joy boat ride, colouring contest etc.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

PUTERI HARBOUR : Details of Puteri Harbour

The details of Puteri Harbour Clubhouse and Public Marina are as follows:

Country :
Malaysia

State :
Johor

Marina :
Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya.

Address :
Puteri Harbour Satellite Clubhouse,
Lot PTD141090, 79000,
Nusajaya, Johor,Malaysia.
General Line : +607 530 2122 Fax : +607 530 2125
Email : puteriharbour@uemland.uemnet.com

Location :
Latitude 1°25’N ; Longitude 103°39.5’E (along the southern-most coast of mainland Asia at the narrow-most point between Singapore and Johor, Malaysia.)

Air Draft :
Air draft at the Second Link Bridge is 25m at HAT

Radio Frequency :
VHF Channel 18 ( call sign “Puteri Harbour” once passed the Second Link Bridge)

Time Zone :
GMT +8

Weather :
Being just south of the equator, Puteri Harbour enjoys the tropical sun all year round with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33°C

Language :
The Malay Language is the national language while English is widely spoken. Tamil, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien are other prominent languages and dialects used in Malaysia.

PONTOON FACILITIES
3 main pontoons with a reception platform, rest areas, water sports & 76 wet berths
Length of finger docks : 15m & 20m
Distance between docks : 16m
Distance between main fingers : 41m
Walkway : 4m
Vessel dockage up to 60m
Depth :
-Inner lagoon -4.5m @ LAT
-Outer lagoon -6.5m @LAT
Power supply : 220 – 240 VAC 50Hz – 60Hz
Electrical socket available for rent
Water supply
Hose reel provided
24 hours security
CCTV
Security access for pontoon entrance
Buggy service provided to the pontoon
Garbage disposal service
Storage compartment available for rent

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
Marina reception
Currency exchange
Shipping and forwarding agent - CIP
Meeting rooms
Cafe
Chandlery and groceries shop ( door-to-door service available)
Laundry (self service)
Boat brokerage & chartering
Boaters shower & toilet facilities
Chart room & library
Water sports activities – canoes, rowing boat, paddle boat etc
Bicycle rental


50% discount for reservation made before 31 December 2009.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

PUTERI HARBOUR : SAIL MALAYSIA PASSAGE TO THE EAST




Puteri Harbour recently participated in SAIL MALAYSIA PASSAGE TO THE EAST 2009 (JOHOR), a yacht rally programme aimed to promote Malaysian Marine Tourism through organised harbour stops from Johor Bahru to the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak.

Sail Malaysia is a recreational marine excursion program organised by PassionAsia Sdn Bhd and supported by Tourism Malaysia, aimed to promote Malaysian hot spots and tourist’s destination by sea. UEM Land is privileged to become one of the co-sponsors along with Danga Bay Sdn Bhd and the Terengganu State Government with full support from Ministry of Tourism and the Malaysia Yachting Association.

About 30 vessels comprising 90 international cruisers were at Puteri Harbour from 13th May 2009 to 17th May 2009, the curtain raiser for the event and the official starting point for Sail Malaysia rally.

The yacht cruisers registered initially at Danga Bay and later sailed their way to Puteri Harbour. They had the opportunity to participate in water games such as canoe race, waterpolo and paddle ball race with the Nusajaya Team. During dinner, the yachters and guests were delighted with Malaysian showcase of multi coloured cultural performances such as Kompang, Silat, Lion and Zapin Dance and Johor’s Kuda Kepang Mystical Dance specially brought by Johor Tourism Action Council.

In his speech, En Wan Abdullah said, "We hope to make this kind of event a platform to promote Puteri Harbour as one of the Marina destinations in South East Asia as Puteri Harbour has the full potential to become Asia’s foremost Marina Destination with its luxury living concept, full and comprehensive Marina Facilities and the Gold Anchor Scheme high standard of services in the Hospitality Industries.
He also thanked Tourism Malaysia and Sail Malaysia organizer, PassionAsia Sdn. Bhd, for putting Puteri Harbour on the marina map. "This is definitely a boost for us as we aim to make Puteri Harbour the hub for marina events such as Sail Malaysia."

En Wan Abdullah added that through the Rally, the boaters and yachters would clearly see Puteri Harbour's intent and commitment in playing a lead role in Marina events.
The event was attended by Dato’ Hj Abdul Ghani Othman the Chief Minister of Johor as the Guest of Honour. Other VIPs included Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Ali Hassan, Speaker of Johor States, Legislative Assembly, Encik Hoo Seong Chang, Johor's Tourism and Domestic Trade Committee Chairman, Dato’ Hj Abd Latiff Yusof, State Secretary of Johor, members of the Johor State Executive Council, En. Shazli Kamal Basha, Managing Director, PassionAsia Sdn Bhd and representing UEM Land Holdings Berhad were Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, Chairman of UEM Land Holdings Berhad and En Wan Abdullah Wan Ibrahim, MD/CEO

PUTERI HARBOUR : BOAT ASIA 2009










Boat Asia 2009 was held on 23-26 April 2009 at Marina at Keppel Bay Singapore. The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors, both local and oversea, from various ranging from distributors and manufacturers of marine devices to marina operators and boat owners.

Puteri Harbour recently participated in the exhibition for the second year with 33sqm booth space in collaboration with East Ledang. Puteri Harbour, was the only marina operator from Malaysia participated in this boat show. Being the only company promoting a new marina in Johor, Puteri Harbour attracted various visitors especially from the boat owners looking for a new “home port”.

Our booth attracted not only boaters who looking for a Marina but visitors looking for properties and investors looking for opportunity to extend their businesses.
Although the exhibition wasn’t as large as the previous years, still, the guests turnout was amazingly excellent.
-A.H.A-

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

PUTERI HARBOUR : PUBLIC MARINA









Ahoy!

Latitude 1º25’N; Longitude 103º39.5’E; Puteri Harbour is home to the southernmost marina on the mainland of continent Asia, making it a must visit destination on the world sailing map. Located along the narrow-most point between Singapore and Johor, known as the Puteri Narrows, Malaysia - lies the breathtaking Marinas at Public Harbour.
The Puteri Harbour Public Marina provides ample berthing for sailboats and yachts of up to LOA 60m. It can accommodate 76 yachts at a time and enjoys 24-hour security. The Public Marina is served by its dedicated Clubhouse and together has all the conveniences, services and facilities that one would expect from a world-class sailing destination.

VHF CHANNEL 18 (call sign “Puteri Harbour”)








Monday, May 18, 2009

PUTERI HARBOUR VELOCITY







PUTERI HARBOUR, NUSAJAYA.


Full of activities. Construction work for Puteri Harbour commenced just 26 months ago in January 2007 and the Inner Lagoon was completed in August 2007 while main infrastructure and bulk earthwork for 160 acres were completed in December 2007. The Clubhouse was completed and impressively built within a period of 8 months and is home to the Puteri Harbour Sales Gallery, Marina and Project offices plus guests amenities.

October 2008, floating pontoon system with 76 wet-berths, 15m wide public promenade that stretches over 800m from the Clubhouse through Precinct A and main roads were completed.
15th January 2009, Puteri Harbour proudly opened its Channel for the first yacht to sail in. Welcoming the yachting fraternity to the southernmost marina and waterfront development on mainland Asia – Latitude 1°25’N; Longitude 103°39.5’E. The design of the Clubhouse, Public Marina and Promenade defines the unique and luxurious lifestyle at Puteri Harbour.

To date, earthworks, dredging and main infrastructure works on the Mega-Yacht Marina and Private Marina is well under way and targeted for completion in September 2009 and January 2010 respectively.


PUTERI HARBOUR CONTACT DETAILS.

General Line : +607 530 2122 Fax : +607 530 2126
Location : Latitude 1°25’N; Longitude 103°39.5’E
VHF : Channel 18 ( Call sign "Puteri Harbour" once you have passed the Second Link Bridge)