Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Feadship to develop Marsa Port at Umm Alhoul Free Zone into a premier superyacht destination for the Gulf.
The two organisations have committed to explore collaboration in marine infrastructure, design, and sector engagement.
The MoU, signed at the Monaco Yacht Show by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of QFZ, and Bas Nederpelt, chief commercial officer at Feadship, aims to foster excellence across maintenance, refit, provisioning, and owner experiences.
The partnership is part of QFZ’s broader strategy to create a marine cluster that attracts leading global players and places Qatar on the global superyacht map.
Under the MoU, Feadship will provide advisory support to QFZ’s leadership on the development of world-class maintenance, repair, and refit facilities.
The Dutch superyacht builder will also contribute to broader initiatives to enhance Qatar’s role in custom yacht design and luxury maritime innovation.
“Qatar is becoming a global hub for the superyacht community, driven by world-class infrastructure and a market forecast to grow 7.4% annually through 2030,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, CEO of QFZ.
“With the highest ownership per capita in the region, our partnership with Feadship advances our ambition to make Marsa the Gulf’s leading superyacht destination – creating lasting value for investors, owners, and the maritime sector.”
Qatar is becoming a global hub for the superyacht community.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani
In addition to port infrastructure, the collaboration aims to open new avenues for global engagement through high-level events, knowledge sharing, and owner experiences to draw international attention to Qatar’s evolving marine sector.
“Feadship welcomes the opportunity to explore this collaboration with QFZ,” said Bas Nederpelt, chief commercial officer of Feadship.
“We recognise Qatar’s ambition to develop Marsa Port as a destination for the superyacht community and are pleased to contribute in an advisory capacity as part of this exploratory partnership.”
He concluded: “This MoU reflects our shared commitment to knowledge exchange and dialogue, ensuring that any future steps are aligned with the highest standards of our industry.”
