The Leptos Group announced the award of the construction works of the first phase of the residential works of the prestigious Limassol Blu Marine Development in Limassol, to a consortium between Iacovou Brothers (Constructions) Ltd and Zemco Construction Ltd.

DP World Limassol welcomed Salamis car ferry Ro-Ro ‘Vassilios’ on its maiden call at the Limassol port on Monday, July 19. Upon its arrival, the vessel was warmly received by DP World Limassol’s operation superintendent who exchanged plaques with the captain.

This year’s cruise season kicked off for DP World Limassol, as ‘Jewel of the Seas’ and ‘Celestyal Olympia’ departed concurrently on their inaugural sailings from Limassol port on July 10.

Limassol Marina has announced that it has been awarded ‘Blue Flag Marina’ status for the fifth year running, in recognition of its commitment to environmental best practice, awareness and protection.

In late May, 300 tons of reinforcement steel was used at the construction site of Limasssol Blu Marina, with 1,500 cubic metres of high-strength concrete, and 12 hours of casting, the 60-men construction crew that were working day and night.

Cyprus won first place in Europe, in recognition of its clean, excellent quality waters.The blue flag was awarded to 68 beaches and one marina.

The island is ready to welcome the first cruise passengers on the basis of a health protocol that were in early May announced by Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos, transport minister, and the Vasilis Demetriades, deputy minister of shipping.

DP World Limassol’s first four years of its 25-year concession agreement with the Republic of Cyprus, which marked the commercialisation of the Limassol port, the company has recorded impressive results, leading to a considerable increase in government revenue from the port’s operations.

The Leptos Group of Companies announced an important development for the real estate and construction sector, which, during these difficult times, is a strong stimulus for the Cypriot economy.

Diamantides Yachting, pioneers in the field of yacht management and maintenance in Cyprus, has established presence at Limassol Marina.