Francis Rentals offers friendly service and simple, uncomplicated vehicle rentals, with particular attention to the special needs of the yachting community.

For inquiries or to make a reservation, please visit Francis Rentals’ website at http://rentals.atgrenada.com/

As the construction of the Staff building was in the last stages of completion, we also began a program of upgrading and renovating the existing client washroom building.  The facelift included re-tiling of the shower stalls, new fixtures, installation of a lowered ceiling for increased privacy, and a full re-painting of the interior and exterior.

On Friday July 3rd, 2009, we had the formal dedication and official handing over of the Staff Facilities to the employees. Below is a slideshow of the dedication ceremony, as well as some shots of the client facilities.

We know you all love boats as we do so we have decided to share a very exciting project with you.

The master is at it again. Mr Baldwin DeRoche, the renowned boat-builder from Carriacou, has begun another project and this time Grenada Marine is the client!

Mr DeRoche has built many boats over the years, quite a few of which have become famous in their own right.  During the build of Shack-Shack I will, on a regular basis, update the web album that we are sharing with you and the world through the web site.  The album and updates will show the ongoing progress of the project, and more interestingly it will illustrate the process behind the building of these traditional wooden boats.

Click for Shack-Shack Photo Gallery

We hope you enjoy this project as much as we will.

Regards
Jason Fletcher
Yard Manager

UPDATED WITH NEW PICTURES

Pictures below

As many of our clients are aware, we have been planning the expansion into Y4 for some time.  In May we reached our maximum reserved capacity for the existing sections of the yard and we had to decide between closing reservations for 2008 or pushing forward with completing Y4.  Jason took the difficult decision and committed to the expansion, even without firm funding in place, and the hard work got underway in earnest.  Almost every department, from the metal shop to the electrical department, and most importantly the Yard Crew, has worked tirelessly to bring the project to fruition.

Below are some pictures chronicling the progress of the project.

The fence goes up.

The grader arrives.

Followed by the roller

Removing the old crane and discarded heavy equipments

First phase of grading complete

Drilling anchor holes

Preparing to sink the anchors

Final grading

Cutting open the fence between Cat City and Y4

The first boat rolls onto the new yard!

Parking the first arrival in Y4

The advisory from the National Hurricane Center -

THE BROAD AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN CARIBBEAN SEA HAS BECOME A LITTLE LESS ORGANIZED AND THE POTENTIAL FOR TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMATION HAS LESSENED TODAY.  HOWEVER…THIS SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED FOR SIGNS OF DEVELOPMENT AS IT MOVES WESTWARD AT 20 TO 25 MPH.

Regards to all
Raquel Edwards
GM OFFICE

We are monitoring a tropical wave heading west in the direction of the Windwards Islands. We expect some squally weather tonight and tomorrow as a result of this wave, which is referred to at this time as Invest 94.

From the National Hurricane Center as of 2pm this afternoon -

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE ABOUT 200 MILES EAST OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
REMAINS WELL-ORGANIZED AND AN AIR FORCE RESERVE RECONNAISSANCE
AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS AREA TO DETERMINE IF A
TROPICAL DEPRESSION HAS FORMED. REGARDLESS OF DEVELOPMENT…THE
SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO MOVE WESTWARD AT 20 TO 25 MPH…BRINGING
GUSTY WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS TO THE WINDWARD ISLANDS TODAY
AND TOMORROW. 

Although the system is expected to strengthen after it passes the islands, as a precaution the yard crew went around checking chocks and tightening straps on the boats today.

Please be guided accordingly.

Raquel Edwards
GM Office

Rydlyme™ is used by the US coast guard, Royal Australian Navy, US Navy and specifically recommended by Yanmar. It is a completely safe, bio-degradable, non-acid electrolytic descaling chemical which will not corrode or damage metal engine components, gaskets, seals or o-rings. We have the Pumpmaster 115v system with which we can de-scale and clean the entire raw water cooling system from the sea water pump to the exhaust elbow at the same time, including heat exchanger, oil cooler, inter-cooler, etc WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY. We can clean the coolant system of an older engine if overheating has become an issue. This system can also be used to de-scale marine refrigeration and air conditioning condensers.

For more information, check www.rydlymemarine.com or contact Craig at Grenada Marine.

Regards,
Craig Lovett
Mechanical Engineer – GM

Our local bankers, RBTT Grenada Ltd, has recently advised us about new procedures that have been implemented with regard to funds being transferred to our account from overseas.  Please see below the instructions we received from RBTT.

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Regarding the subject item hereunder is a guide which constitutes verifiable source of funds:

• • Maturing investments or policy claim – letter/contract note from previous investment company re notification of proceeds of maturing investment/claim
  • Sale of shares, unit trusts, mutual funds etc – legal sale documents e.g. contract notes
  • Property sale – signed letter from solicitor or sale contract
  • Loan – loan agreement or recent loan statement
  • Other income – appropriate supporting documentation or signed letter detailing funds from a financial institution

As [Grenada Marine] indicates on the [source of funds forms that are completed by Grenada Marine at the request of RBTT], the funds are for repairs done on various boats, however the true source is how the remitters obtained the funds that they sent.  We have since requested source of funds from the remitters’ banks, however if you are in contact with them you can advise them to have their banks reply to our requests.

Most financial institutions have policies as it relates to Anti-Money Laundering and source of funds, with some countries having stricter policies than others.  Based on the above, your clients can state the source through their bank or forward the relevant information to us.

Regards,

Steven Neckles
Foreign Business Officer
RBTT Bank Grenada Ltd, P.O. Box 4, St. George’s
1-473-440-3521 Ext. 358 / Fax: 1-473-440-1654 / E-mail: steven.neckles@gd.rbtt.com

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Clients who are transferring funds must be aware that until the source of funds information is satisfactorily completed, the funds are not released to Grenada Marine, and the settlement of your account with Grenada Marine will be delayed. Therefore we are asking clients to provide the required information at the time that the wire transfer is being processed by your bank.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AFFECTS WIRE TRANSFERS AND LARGE CASH PAYMENTS ONLY.  Credit card payments, such as monthly storage fees, are not affected.

We wish to reiterate that this is a requirement of our bankers and as such Grenada Marine is not in a position to circumvent this procedure.

Please be advised accordingly.

Raquel Edwards
GM OFFICE

Please be guided accordingly.

GM OFFICE