Brief assessment for a Tourism, Marina (Nautical) business / Market plan assesment

1. Ocean World Marina Staff Meeting July, 2007 Phase I Pending further investigation Prepared by; Capt. Gabriel Emanuelli

4. Ocean World Marina features and services Dominican Republic is one of the growing economies in the Caribbean as well as an important market with an aggressive growth in the tourism industry at the Caribbean. Ocean World a full Size Marina is located 3 miles west of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Its strategically location is positioned between the Florida / Bahamas route and the Puerto Rico / Eastern Caribbean Region. Introduction:

5. Competitive Analysis

7. MAP Competitive Landscape: Local Marina’s @ Understand each strength & Weakness / promote your strengths

11. Cruising Routes 250 NM @ Puerto Rico Marina’s / Considerable distance for Yacht guests to make trip towards Ocean World from Puerto Rico a Challenging task

12. 35-Acre complex / 120 wet-slips / vessels up to 200’ LOA / Entrance depth 16’ average depth 12’ throughout / Dry Storage capacity for up to

16. Yatch Owners : Keep in mind, most Mega Yacht owner’s are NOT aboard during this Cruising Zone as it is common they coordinate leisure time prior in the Bahamas and re-join new guests or owners meet vessels again once same one has reached the Virgin Islands. As a result 80% Mega Yachts cruising through area, are Crew Only on-board vessels . We need to motivate their visit to the facilities using the whole complex attractions not only the Marina. Preferred Destination / Surrounding’s Current Mega yacht (85’ +) destination of choice is the Virgin Islands (Peter Island – Bitter End in V.Gorda) / Lesser Antilles such as St.Barts / St.Marteen, Yacht Haven in St.Thomas newly inaugurated Mega-Yacht Marina Competitive Landscape Additional Considerations:

19. Action Steps

26. Marina Revenues $ < Current Goal > @ Explore current revenue Distribution / Profit margins, etc. Determine BEST Case / most Optimal distribution / GOAL >