“Pez Vela” Marina Inaugurated in Costa Rica

“Pez Vela” (Sailfish), a marina located on the country’s central Pacific area, will begin operations in April.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

In its initial phase, it will be capable of serving 100 ships and will have 22 permanent employees.

Harold Lovelady, president of the marina, told Nacion.com that “in three years, when the project is 100% complete, it will employ 300 people to serve the 300 ships that will dock in it”.

Lovelady also told Nacion.com that the project required an initial investment of $40 million.

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