A SERIES of global names is set to move into a new sales pavilion nearing completion at a Hampshire marina.

Premier Marinas says building work at its Swanwick site is nearing completion, with the handover to commercial tenants scheduled for the end of next month.

The development provides 14 units fitted with solar panels to enhance the marina’s environmental credentials. Businesses moving into the building, known as The Saltings, include Ancasta International Boat Sales, Clipper Marine, Fleming Yachts, MiCats, Nautor’s Swan, Nordhavn, Pearl Yachts, Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo Yachts and Sunseeker International.

Ben Nichols, UK sales director at Clipper Marine, said: “We are so excited to have an office befitting of Swanwick Marina. It will be a place to meet clients in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We really look forward to welcoming clients, new and old, this summer.”

Nick Hatfield, sales manager for Sanlorenzo UK, which opened a temporary office at Swanwick last year, said: “Being able to present the highest quality motor yachts from Sanlorenzo and Bluegame to clients in what will be the epicentre for motor yachts in the UK is absolutely fantastic”.

Pearl Yachts, a UK-based motor yacht brand renowned making flybridge yachts, will also be joining the line-up.

Its managing director, Iain Smallridge, said: “We have many reasons to celebrate at present with a record order book and an exciting product range.

“Customer service is always at the heart of Pearl's reputation and the opening of a new sales and after sales office in Swanwick will enhance that, with capacity to better serve our network and, ultimately, our customers.

“Expanding our presence here is important to keep the brand's British soul, even as we become increasingly international. We're all excited for the opening.”

Graham Bristowe, general manager at Premier’s Swanwick Marina, said: “This will be yet another stage in the regeneration of Swanwick Marina and will be followed by the final stage – the development of a new F&B (food and beverage) facility incorporating a berth holders’ lounge. “This development always had our existing sales businesses in mind to be able to facilitate their specific needs as well as introducing new and exciting new brands to the marina. We have had widespread interest to the point of being oversubscribed and we are now incredibly close to achieving our vision.”

Premier Marinas owns 10 marinas on the south coast, including five in Hampshire – at Southsea, Port Solent, Gosport, Swanwick and Universal Marina on the Hamble.