Renovation work has been completed at Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas, which is part of the portfolio of Global Ports Holding (GPH), a subsidiary of Global Investment Holdings and the world's largest cruise port operator.
Nassau Cruise Port, the world's largest transit port and renovated with an investment of 300 million dollars, will be able to host 6 cruise ships at the same time.
While 350 Turkish workers were working at the Nassau Cruise Port, the world's largest transit port, where Enka İnşaat is renovating, the materials needed for the renovation works were also brought from Turkey.
Mehmet Kutman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Global Investment Holdings and Global Ports Holding, said, “After the renovation works, the daily passenger capacity of the port increased to 30 thousand people. This will enable us to host approximately 2023 million passengers only at Nassau Cruise Port for 4.5. The Government of the Bahamas and its citizens will also benefit from this growth.”
Turkish investments left their mark on the Caribbean, the world's most important cruise destination. Renovation work has been completed at Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas, which is part of the portfolio of Global Ports Holding (GPH), a subsidiary of Global Investment Holdings and the world's largest cruise port operator. While 350 Turkish workers were working at the Nassau Cruise Port, the world's largest transit port, where another Turkish company, Enka İnşaat, was renovating, the materials needed for the renovation work were also brought from Turkey. Nassau Cruise Port will be able to host 6 cruise ships at the same time after the works carried out.
Nassau Cruise Port, which has gained a new face after nearly 4 years of work, will be able to host 3 Icon ships, the world's largest cruise ship class, at the same time, with the addition of a new pier and the renovation and repair of all piers.
World giants came together at the opening
World giants accompanied the opening ceremony of the completed renovation works of the Nassau Cruise Port. Bahamas Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation I. Chester Cooper and Minister of Transport and Housing JoBeth Coleby-Davis made speeches at the ceremony. After the speech of Mehmet Kutman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Global Investment Holdings and Global Ports Holding, executives of world-renowned companies that shape the maritime industry also attended the event. Nassau Cruise Port CEO Mike Maura Jr., Royal Caribbean General Manager of Product Development Jay Schneider, Disney Cruises Vice President Jose I. Fernandez, Norwegian Cruise Company President David Herrera, Carnival Corporation Senior Vice President Marie McKenzie, MSC Cruise CEO Rick Sasso attended the night.
After the opening speeches, drone shows added color to the night when Bahamian artists took the stage.
A whole harbor with the city
The port, whose renovation works have been completed, will also be an entertainment center while reflecting the vibrant cultural heritage of Nassau with its 300-year history. Standing out with the city as a whole, the harbor boasts areas such as a Junkanoo museum, authentic Bahamian food and beverage outlets, an organized ground transportation area, a world-class amphitheater, an art gallery and new green spaces, a blend of Bahamian culture and unique, locally produced It also draws attention with its market place that focuses on the promotion of products. There will also be a 1.5 MW solar power plant to support the energy needs of the Nassau Cruise Port.
The target is to host approximately 2023 million passengers in 4.5.
Explaining that the port is a turning point for the Bahamas, Global Investment Holdings and Global Ports Holding Chairman of the Board Mehmet Kutman said, “The 14 cruise ports in 27 countries in the portfolio of Global Ports Holding work like a Turkish embassy and represent our country. Nassau Cruise Port, with its new face, will fly the Turkish flag in the Bahamas in the new century of our Republic. After the renovation works, the daily passenger capacity of the port increased to 30 thousand people. This will enable us to host approximately 2023 million passengers only at Nassau Cruise Port for 4.5. The Government of the Bahamas and its citizens will also benefit from this growth. We are proud of what we have accomplished at Nassau Cruise Port. These renovations mean much more than just the construction of new buildings and beautiful design aesthetics. “This port also means promoting Bahamian heritage and culture and countless new opportunities for the people of the Bahamas.”
'It will be the leading port of the Caribbean'
Noting that Global Ports Holding operates 14 ports in 27 countries, Mehmet Kutman said, “Nassau is the busiest transit port in the world. Through our partnership with the Government of the Bahamas and key stakeholders, the Global Ports Holding and Nassau Cruise Port teams have created a world-class destination. These improvements will enable Nassau Cruise Port to become the leading cruise port in the Caribbean. With the completion of the developments we foresee for 2024, we will be a center of attraction for our visitors.”