Mission and Goals Established in 2010, in order to: Represent,upgrade and promote marinas in Greece. Study the problems related generally to the exploitation of tourist ports and resolve them. Cultivate and develop a spirit of collaboration, solidarity and support between the members and Authorities. Provide and exchange information and data related with the operation of tourist ports worldwide. Carry out any other action that aims at improving the conditions and operating standards of the Greek tourist ports, in order to cover the related needs of Greece in conjunction with the recent developments in the European Union and on an international level.

LIST of Members as for today 1. Alimos marina11. Leros marina 2. Alsity marina12. Mesolonghi marina 3. Aretsou marina13. Mytilinis marina 4. Cleopatra marina14. Olympic marina 5. Faliro marina15. Porto Karras marina 6. Flisvos marina16. Pythagorio marina 7. Gouvia marina17. Rhodes marina 8. Kalamata marina 18. Sani marina 9. Kos marina19. Vouliagmenis marina 10. Lefkas marina20. Zea marina

Why Marinas in GREECE kilometres coast 427 islands in Aegean and Ionian sea 8 months of ideal weather Calm seas, Clean and warm water Safe political-social environment, Hospitality Nautical Tradition High Quality Crew & Technical Expertise

Current status 33 marinas with berths 7 hotel marinas and 26 anchor ports with total berths 52% marinas with berths privatized berths remain under public mgt (ETA, Municipalities, Comm. Ports) € 45m Annual Income commercial yachts under Greek flag

Issues to resolve Weak legislation (reform 2160/93), complicated legal terms, high risk for investors Special and “contingency” taxes enforced in (L. 3790/2009) 25% drop of Income, lost VAT 40 m (losses increasing) Foreign flag commercial yachts with capacity less than 49 passengers not allowed to trade Distorted perception and culture, elitist theory Tough competition, rapid growth in Turkey (23 marinas, berths), Croatia (58 marinas, berths), Italy ( new berths)!

CHANGE Change culture, communicate benefits to society Financial assistance (VAT reduction, eliminate special and “contingency” taxes), bank lease Simplify legislation, delete useless port regulations, reinforce legal protection for investors Open the road to the foreign flag commercial yachts, allow them to trade in Greek waters Focus on QUALITY, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT (ISO 9001, 14001, Blue Flag, Gold Anchor Scheme) Develop marinas under careful national planning, cooperation btn Associations and Authority

Develop marinas: Now or Later? berths in Greece wait for privatization total berths in Greece, Turkey and Croatia, compared to total berths in UK and France Mature time for investors providing political willingness to resolve the issues and smart expansion strategy Huge side effects to the economy. Each 1 Euro of berthing dues produces 10 Euro on aver. spent in yachting industry (fuel, repairs & maintenance, crew, supplies, agents, entertainment) High – end tourism Ref: ICAP 2009, G.M.A. 2010