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Fresh from the purchase of Brewer Yacht Yards, Safe Harbor Marinas is the new marina juggernaut in the USA, with 63 properties in 17 states. Sarah Devlin reports
Dubai Harbour, announced in early January, will be a unique new waterfront destination with the largest marina in the MENA region
Hampered by political tension, marinas in Ukraine suffer from poor maintenance and low occupancy but plans to build big in Crimea have reportedly attracted investors. Vladislav Vorotnikov investigates
The Principality of Monaco now owns and manages the Cala del Forte superyacht marina site in Ventimiglia, Italy. Plans are in hand for ‘a marina of true excellence’. Donatella Zucca reports
Charlotte Niemiec invites Can Akaltan CMM, general manager of Cesme Marina in Turkey to talk shop
Front cover: One Island Park on Terminal Island, Miami Beach, has the largest purpose-built megayacht dock in the USA. The facility has recently joined the IGY Marinas network. See p.13.
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One hundred issues
A very warm welcome to the 100th issue of Marina World
Over the past 17 years, we have worked tirelessly to bring you international news and feature content to help broaden your knowledge of our fascinating industry. I am grateful to all of our readers who have sent supportive and complimentary messages to the team during these years. Your positive response to our efforts has made the working day worthwhile.
We have forged special relationships and alliances over time with METSTRADE, PIANC and the GMI, and have supported the USA-based IMBC, the Australian series of marina conferences and the globetrotting ICOMIA World Marina Conference (IWMC) and the ICOMIA Marinas Group. We have attended a wide variety of boat shows and trade events and benefitted from a wealth of marina visits and regional marina tours.
On a personal note, I have watched my two daughters grow from teenagers into young adults and am extremely proud that my eldest, Charlotte Niemiec, has built a career in journalism and is a valued contributor to our pages. Most recently, we moved our business premises from a Surrey town to the Fenland wilds and I see pheasants and deer from my top floor office window instead of roof tiles.
The most important asset for any small business is its team, and Julia and I have been very fortunate to benefit from the loyalty, support and hard work of key people since she and I launched the magazine in September 2000. Steve (IT and editorial production) and Philippe (sales director Americas) have both been alongside since set-up. We were soon joined by Nick (advertisement production) and Magdalena (accounts manager). Catherine, Eva and Roberta, and more recently Simon and Sean, ably represent our advertising department in France, Italy and China respectively.
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Since September 2000, the industry has become increasingly aware of the environment and climate change; has adopted technological advances to improve operations; has become more event-focused; more aware of the challenge of ageing boaters and the different approach new generations will have to boating. It continues to fight for better leases and concessions; liaises better with government; and has become increasingly destination-oriented. And, as I said in my presentation at IWMC in Amsterdam last November, I believe that our industry is becoming more global. We are sharing, learning and connecting – internationally.
As for the future, who knows? Another 100 issues? When Marina World reaches Issue 200 – November/December 2033 – I wonder how different things will be…
Carol Fulford Editor
Ardent sells d’Albora Marinas
AUSTRALIA: Ardent Leisure Group has sold the d’Albora Marinas portfolio to a special purpose vehicle jointly owned by Sydney-based Balmain Corporation and Goldman Sachs for AU$126 million. The sale price represents an 11% premium over current book value of AU$113.5 million.
The transaction follows an open expression of interest sale process and completion is expected to occur before 30th June. It is dependent upon securing landlord consents for the transfer of the head leases.
The sale process incurred transaction costs of approximately AU$3.3 million and a commitment to complete approximately AU$5.6 million of preplanned capital expenditure projects prior to completion.
Ardent Leisure Group CEO, Deborah Thomas, said: “The Group’s decision to prepare d’Albora Marinas for sale with extended lease tenure, targeted capital works and a transparent sale process has ensured that the maximum value for investors has been realised. The agree sale price of AU$126 million represents a premium to current book value and will improve the balance sheet capacity of the Group.”
Transit berths in Oban
UK: Gael Force Engineering has been awarded a contract to build a new transit berthing facility in Oban, Scotland. The company will employ Gareloch Support Services and Oban-based North West Marine as its main subcontractors.
The project also includes construction of a visitor facility with a harbourmaster’s office, toilets, showers, lockers and a changing area, as well as commercial space for rent.
The berthing facility, designed by Gael Force, comprises 36 finger-berth pontoons and a concrete floating breakwater to provide flexible short-stay capacity for vessels of various sizes. The company is also supplying all the mooring requirements.
Gael Force managing director, John Offord, said: “We’re delighted to be involved in this very exciting and prestigious project. As a sailor who lived in the area for many years, I firmly believe the new facilities will be a great asset to the town and will be welcomed by the yachting and wider marine community.”
With around 15 ships a year visiting Oban and passengers having to take tenders to the shore, the creation of better facilities will make it easier for people to access the town. The first class visitor facility will also cater for kayakers, yachts, tour operators and sea-life enthusiasts.
Marina plans at IBEX
USA: The 27th International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), to be held 19th-21st September in Tampa, Florida plans to offer more exhibits, expanded water demonstrations, technical education seminars and more international participation.
One of the new moves is to introduce a Marina & Yard Pavilion. “We have been working diligently on planning and creating new and exciting feature areas for the 2017 event,” said IBEX show director,
Anne Dunbar. “In an effort to better serve our current marina and yard attendees, we are creating a dedicated pavilion to showcase the new product and technology development in this important sector of our industry.”
IBEX is owned and organised by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam.
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IMBC –a hit for 2017
USA: The International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the end of January attracted over 800 attendees, 122 exhibitors and 15 sponsors.
IMBC hosted multiple preconference events and meetings before officially kicking off with a crowded opening night reception on the exhibit hall floor. Over the course of three days, marina professionals heard talks from professional speakers, association presidents, peers and colleagues. IMBC also hosted a field trip and pub crawl, as well as multiple receptions. And new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Operators (CMOs) were presented with their awards prior to a special gathering to celebrate the programme’s 25th anniversary.
“IMBC brings marina professionals together from all over the world,” said Association of Marina Industries (AMI) chairman, Brad Gross CMM. “We’re starting to see people plan meetings outside of our three-day conference because they know they’ll be here. It’s a convenient time for everyone to touch base with other members of our industry. There is a reason we are the largest marina-specific conference in North America.”
Plans for the 2018 event (the sixteenth in the series) – at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans – were also announced.
“New Orleans is a spectacular backdrop for our conference and will provide inspiration for new content and field trips,” said Kayce Florio, IMBC coordinator. “The city will be kicking off its 300th anniversary celebrations while IMBC is there as well. It’s going to be an exciting time for all.”
IMBC 2018, organised by the AMI, will be held 31st January - 2nd February.
Racecourse doubles capacity
UK: Tingdene Marinas has completed a £1 million investment in new pontoons and shoreside facilities at Racecourse Marina on the River Thames in Windsor.
Operations director, Steve Arber, is delighted with the way the project progressed. “This £1 million project has upgraded the facilities and increased our capacity by 50% to 262 berths,” he said. “It’s gone exactly as planned and we experienced excellent service from our contractors – Walcon Marine, Land
& Water, Rolec and Riverworks.”
“Our marina is now state-of-the-art. Racecourse is completed geared as a one-stop shop for our berth holders, who can start to relax as soon as they arrive on our newly resurfaced entrance road. Most importantly, the customer feedback has been excellent,” he added.
KUWAIT: A 310-berth marina has been completed in Al Fintas by Chinese company Livart Marine and Kuwait-based Gulf Dredging & General Contracting. The project has been designed to help meet demands as the country’s tourism industry expands.
Special amenities for Blu Harbor
USA: Bellingham Marine was contracted by The PAULS Corporation, a private development group based in Denver, to engineer, design and manufacture a new concrete floating dock system for the Blu Harbor community development in Redwood City, California.
The project consisted of the removal of an outdated marina and the engineering and construction of a new concrete floating dock system. The new development includes a 64-slip marina, 402 apartments, a human powered watercraft launch dock and a saltwater pool. Boat slips are available to the general public and not tied to rental of the Blu Harbor apartment units according to the developer.
Marina tenants will have unrestricted access to the pool, spa, fitness studios and outdoor showers. Various updates were made to the infrastructure of the marina to ensure it met current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, including the creation of multiple ADA compliant slips, an 80ft (24m) accessible gangway and wide, stable docks. “The beauty of concrete floating docks is that they provide an unrivalled level of stability that is a comfort to those with mobility concerns,” said Matt Salmon, president and CEO of ECR Construction, general contractor for the Blu Harbor Development.
Another unique amenity is the low freeboard kayak dock that was included to allow stress-free launching of watercraft such as kayaks and stand
up paddle boards. The kayak dock is attached to the back side of the main walk near the seawall for easy access. “When it comes to floating docks with ultra-low freeboards, concrete floating docks are the best option,” said Bellingham Marine CEO and president Everett Babbitt. “The continuous flotation delivered by concrete docks allows for the lowest possible freeboard with the highest possible live load capacity.”
The marina and community expansion are subject to the San Francisco Bay Plan, which sets regulatory standards to ensure that development will be resilient to rising sea levels. The entire Blu Harbor site was raised by five feet (1.5m), creating the need for Bellingham Marine to reduce the size of the previous marina by roughly 1,000ft² (93m²).
Bellingham’s scope of work included demolition of the existing glass fibre docks and all existing utilities, and all new construction from the gangway down including engineering, design and manufacture of the marina’s new concrete floating dock system. The company also performed all pile, utility and fire system installation work.
Coming up…
VIETNAM: Marinetek has won the tender to build the marina system at the new Ana Marina in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The company will work with project planner and consultant Camper & Nicholsons Marinas. Plus Marine has been contracted to provide dockside equipment.
Read the full story in our May/June issue.
2017 Marina Conference
UK: The 2017 Marina Conference, to be held 26th-27th April in Southampton, focuses on a theme of ‘tomorrow’s customer’.
An ageing boat owner population and a younger population who are not currently filling the shoes of the older boat owners are problems all marinas face today. People’s expectations are also higher than they have ever been and competition is stiff.
Alongside a keynote speaker, the event will be supported by panel-led discussions on new consumer trends and the future boating customer. Other sessions include:
• Marina of the Year – how do they do it?
• End of boat life/debt recovery/tort –panel discussion
• Water space utilisation
• Preparing for the unexpected
• Innovation/new technology
• Technical update
The breakout sessions will include an update on working at heights, an opportunity to hear from the Valuation Office Agency on business rates, and a discussion on how facilities can be made more accessible for ageing boaters.
The 2017 Marina Conference is organised by British Marine and The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) and is sponsored by Walcon Marine. Further information is available from Liv Whetmore at lwhetmore@britishmarine.co.uk
One Island Park joins IGY network
Sicilian marina takes shape
Owned by the MPN Marinas Group and managed by MP Network, a specialist in maritime start-ups, the marina has been built by ATI in association with Franco Giuseppe Srl and Eurovega Costruzioni Srl. It is formed of two large piers connected
to the wharf and a series of mooring fingers. Moorings throughout are of Mediterranean mooring type with bollards, deep chains and deadweights. Ingemar built the 5m (16ft) wide main piers using its new type of continuous floating elements with a freeboard of
USA: IGY Marinas has expanded its Florida marina portfolio into the South Florida region with the addition of One Island Park on Terminal Island, Miami Beach.
“Miami is one of the leading luxury yachting destinations in the United States, making this a significant achievement for our targeted growth strategy in Florida,” said Tom Mukamal, CEO of IGY Marinas.
One Island Park boasts the largest private purpose-built megayacht dock in the USA and can accommodate vessels over 730ft (222m). The IGY network already caters for the world’s largest vessels, with five of its 15 locations offering dockage to yachts over 300ft (91m).
In order to ensure a smooth transition into the IGY Marinas portfolio, the company has appointed Gili Wojnowich CMM as general manager. Prior to this, he served as operations manager for IGY Marinas corporate.
60cm (24in) and an elevated overload capacity of 500kg/m³, to allow for the secure passage of electric vehicles and give a wide access corridor to the mooring pontoons. Overall there is 280m (919ft) of monobloc floating pontoons in reinforced concrete with polystyrene core. Modules measure 12.5 x 5m (41 x 16ft) and are connected with semi-rigid joints. An ample central compartment protected by wooden panels is installed for the transit of maintenance vehicles.
The mooring pontoons are discontinuous floating elements to allow for the recycling of surface water and are finished with exotic hardwood walkways. The single fingers, up to 150m (492ft) in length, extend for an overall area of 850m² (9,149ft²) and are made of 2.5m (8ft) wide modules. All the floating structures are moored with tubular steel pilings fixed to the sea floor by special sliding devices that allow for vertical movement according to wave swell and tidal variations.
All berths are supplied with firefighting terminals and Plus Marine dockside pedestals with EPower systems (see Dockside Pedestals & Lighting p. 41). Shoreside facilities include a repairs workshop, storage hangar and yacht club as well as 3,000m² (32,292ft²) of shops, bars, restaurants and minimarkets.
ITALY: Work is nearing completion on the new Capo d’Orlando marina in Sicily, which will berth 562 boats of up to 40m 131(ft) in length.
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Khiran - Kuwait: 3,350 m of pontoons and fingers for Khiran Marina in the Arabian Gulf
UK: Marina Projects is managing a £1 million reconfiguration and extension of Windermere Quays Marina, Lake Windermere, on behalf of owners Windermere Aquatic.
The current construction work follows an extensive design and approvals process undertaken by Marina Projects to secure necessary consents, which included the negotiation of a new lease for the extended marina. The planning approval required the implementation of a detailed consultation strategy with key stakeholders and regulators, as well as the commissioning of specialist studies into navigation and marina design.
The project forms part of a wider regeneration strategy for the Bownesson-Windermere area and will include a large expansion of berth numbers to keep pace with market demand and evolving vessel sizes.
Phase one sees the marina reconfigured from 180 to 260 berths and notable design improvements made to pile restraints to accommodate extreme lake level rise. Specialist contractors Walcon Marine and Rolec
Services were appointed to complete the construction works. Walcon is installing System 21 and Waliflote pontoons, and Rolec supplying Quantum pedestals and bespoke lighting throughout the marina.
Work is scheduled to complete in June in readiness for the peak summer boating season.
Visitor dock boost in Cape Coral
USA: In March 2016, Bellingham Marine won the contract to build an addition to Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. The marina is located in a deep water basin on the Caloosahatchee River, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway. Surrounded by a high-end residential community with excellent amenities, the marina is proud to emphasise that 90% of its slips are open to the public.
In 2014, Bellingham completed A-dock, adding 14 slips to the facility, and augmented this with B-dock in November 2016, with a further 15 slips.
The new B-dock caters for boats up to 75ft (23m) with special accommodation for vessels up to 95ft (29m). An additional 460ft (140m) of side tie floating dock was built for transient boat traffic. This space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The docks have some special features, one of which is the overwater promenade that allows boaters and non-boaters alike to experience the joys of the water up close. The walkway itself is 400ft (122m) long ending in a 15 x 30ft (4.5 x 9m) platform that acts
as a viewing deck and even a venue for small wedding ceremonies.
No detail was overlooked when designing the marina. Grey composite trims are added to the dock frames and tops of the walers to match the light grey composite decking used on the promenade. Each new pier has concealed pump-out, and cables for the power pedestals are concealed under stainless steel plates.
Tarpon Point is a full-service, 5-star marina that offers a resort-style swimming pool, kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as a private club house and ships store with toilets and shower facilities. There is also a collection of top end boutiques and restaurants on the premises.
Expanding into new markets
FINLAND: Helsinki-based Vileo Marinas has signed an exclusive, two year, supplier contract potentially worth over €2 million with the city of Espoo. It was also recently selected to construct a large breakwater in Tampere and supplied pontoons for three marinas in the city of Porvoo.
Established in 2001 primarily to focus on winter storage and boat maintenance, Vileo has rapidly expanded into harbour maintenance and yacht harbour management. Its recent successes are, according to CEO Mikael Hindsberg, largely down to its ability to offer a turnkey package, make best use of its wide ranging experience and offer innovative and durable products at a competitive price. Expansion is ongoing into neighbouring Nordic countries and elsewhere. Vileo Sweden has got off to a good start with delivery of a marina system to the municipality of Rönneby near Stockholm and the company’s sales office in Montenegro is also helping it gain a foothold in the Balkans. Vileo reports additional ongoing projects in southern Europe and the Middle East.
Installing a breakwater and marina in the city of Tampere, Finland.
Dean & Reddyhoff buys Hamble yard
UK: Dean & Reddyhoff has completed the purchase of Deacons Boatyard in Hamble, Hampshire.
With 130 marina berths and a fullservice boatyard for 150 boats, Deacons complements the existing Dean & Reddyhoff marina network, which has 1,500 berths at Haslar, East Cowes, Portland and Weymouth marinas plus a modern boatyard at Portland.
The two companies have been working together for the last year, with Deacons offering boatyard services to Dean & Reddyhoff’s Solent-based berth holders.
Dean & Reddyhoff managing director, Michael Prideaux, commented: “It is a great location on the Hamble River and we respect their history and heritage. Deacons has developed a really good reputation for helping customers look after their boats and will be a great fit with our existing marinas.”
Deacons managing director, Lucas Shotts, will become a director at Dean & Reddyhoff, developing boat care services at Deacons and Portland boatyards. “Being part of a larger group offers great opportunities for our customers, our staff and our on-site tenants,” he said.
Michael Prideaux (left) and Lucas Shotts (right) with Deacons boatyard manager Nick Gill and marina manager Rachael Foster.
MEET THE WORLD IN AMSTERDAM
The Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) features the world’s largest concentration of equipment suppliers and serves as a meeting place for marina owners, operators, developers and suppliers from around the world. In 2017 the MYP will feature the Marina Symposium organised together with the HISWA Holland Association, offering the perfect platform to learn about and discuss the latest developments worldwide.
Exhibitors Marina &Yard Pavilion 2016: 64
Number of visits METSTRADE Show 2016: 23,700
The Marina & Yard Pavilion is an event of METSTRADE, the world’s leading platform for professionals in the marine equipment industry.
Taking place as part of the world’s largest marine equipment trade show
One plus one equals three The story behind Safe Harbor Marinas
The International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) was abuzz in January with news that Safe Harbor Marinas had recently acquired Brewer Yacht Yards, a group of marinas in New England. The question is: Who is Safe Harbor Marinas and where did it come from? Sarah Devlin investigates
Based in Dallas, Texas, Safe Harbor Marinas is growing fast. The leadership team reads like a who’s who of the US industry, with partners from Marinas International and Flagship Marinas alongside Brewer Yacht Yard founders and the vice-chair of the US Superyacht Society. Since it was founded in late 2015 and debuted at IMBC 2016 the following January with 31 properties, this juggernaut has now purchased a total of 63 properties across 17 states in North America.
All signs pointing otherwise notwithstanding, Safe Harbor Marinas isn’t an overnight success like a 1930s Hollywood ingénue discovered
in a local coffee shop. The founding investors, a San Francisco-based group called American Infrastructure MLP Fund (or AIM), studied marinas as an asset class for seven years before making its first move. And that move was a doozy
In roughly 18 months, Safe Harbor Marinas has doubled in size and, according to a Reuters report from late January, if AIM were to explore the possibility of an IPO, the company could now value between US$500 million and US$1 billion with a 12month revenue of about US$200 million for Safe Harbor alone.
“When they made the decision to get into this business, they started with a lot of research, with right players,” Safe Harbor’s CEO Baxter Underwood stated. AIM purchased “five or six” properties, according to Underwood, to initially create Safe Harbor as a company. “They
did their homework. And, because of that, they entered the industry in a big way with several transactions at once.”
Those initial transactions included Marinas International and Flagship Marinas, with Almar Marinas, the largest marina group in California, following close behind in April 2016. Many of the managers from those marina groups joined the Safe Harbor Marinas leadership team, including Marshall Funk – who was Safe Harbor’s initial CEO and now acts as Chief Strategy Officer – Gregg Kenney, Jeff Rose, and now Jack Brewer and Rives Potts from Brewer Yacht Yard.
Jack Brewer Baxter Underwood
Above: Pier 121 Marina on Lake Lewisville is one of the most popular marinas in Texas offering over 1,000 wet slips and 800 dry storage options. It is a perfect example of the type of market leading marina in the Safe Harbor Marinas portfolio.
DEPARTEMENT OF ALPES-MARITIMES
ARRONDISSEMENT OF GRASSE
VILLE D’ANTIBES
Notice of the awarding of a public contract
AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC PORT SERVICE DELEGATION CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATING, MANAGING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLEASURE-BOAT HARBOUR
PORT VAUBAN
SECTION I: DELEGATING AUTHORITY AND ADDRESS
I.1) Name and address
Ville d’Antibes Juan-les-Pins – DGA Ressources Prospective - Hôtel de Ville - Cours Masséna - BP 2205 - 06600 Antibes - France. General address of the delegating authority: http://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/.
I.2) Nature of the delegating authority Commune d’Antibes-Juan les Pins. (Municipality)
SECTION II: PURPOSE OF PUBLIC SERVICE DELEGATION CONTRACT
II.1) Title of the public service delegation contract
Agreement for the operating, managing and maintenance of the pleasure-boat harbour PORT VAUBAN.
II.2) Text whose application governs the agreement
The awarding of operating agreements is governed by the procedure set out in articles L. 1411-1 and those which follow in the Code Général des Collectivités Territoriales (French local government code of practice).
II.3) Purpose of the delegation
The Town (Ville) has decided to entrust a subcontractor with the carrying out of activities destined to meet the needs of the public port service.
Duration: The current operating agreement covers a period of 25 years. It took effect on 30th December 2016 and will end on 29th December 2041.
Main place of implementation: 06600 Antibes-Juan les Pins. NUTS Code: FR823.
II.4) Information on the estimated total amount of the agreement 40 404 K€ per year.
II.5) CPV Classification
63721000-9 « Port and waterway operation services and associated services ».
SECTION III: PROCEDURE
III.3) Awarding criteria
The offers were analysed by taking into account the following criteria:
– Quality of service rendered and means employed to this end (evaluated in particular with regard to service quality combined with new technologies; commitment in favour of sustainable development; activities and appeal of the port; strict compliance with rules on social issues, in particular regarding crews)
– Quality of installations and works proposed, in terms of practicality and architectural considerations, with all the ensuing investments (evaluated in particular with regard to landscape and environmental integration and the future new port, especially in liaison with the old town);
– Economic stability of the delegation (evaluated in particular with regard to the operating estimates and their reliability and the
different rates offered) and the amount of the proposed payouts to the municipality;
– Quality of considerations regarding the launch of a study backed up by figures for a moderate extension of the infrastructures for large-scale luxury units, to assist in decision making concerning quality of proposed coastal and tourist services.
SECTION IV: AWARDING OF DELEGATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE
IV.1) Date of the signature of the agreement by the delegating authority
The town council approved the choice of delegatee and authorised the Mayor to sign the operating agreement on 17th December 2016, and the aforementioned agreement was signed on 29th December 2016.
IV.2) Name and address of the economic operator in favour of whom a decision to award the public service delegation has been taken
La SAS VAUBAN 21, Avenue de Verdun, Port Vauban, ANTIBES 06600
SECTION V: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Once signed, public contracts and documents pertaining to these are considered as administrative documents which can be communicated. This right to obtain information, benefitting not only the companies not selected but also any other person who makes the request, must however be exercised with due respect for confidentiality regarding industrial and commercial matters.
V.3) Appeal procedures
V.3.1) The authority in charge of appeal procedures
V.3.2) Introduction of appeals (contractual emergency interim proceedings: L. 551-15 of the Code de justice administrative (the French Code of Administrative Justice)
Deadline for introducing the appeal: one can have recourse to the law at the latest on the thirty-first day following the publication of this notice (art. R. 551-7 of the Code de justice administrative).
V.4) Send date of this notice: 17 January 2017.
SECTION VI: CONSULTATION OF THE AGREEMENT
VI.1) Department in which the agreement can be obtained or consulted
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“Some of the most prestigious owners and operators in the industry have become shareholders in our company,” Underwood stated. “They rolled their ownership and their assets into our pool and became part of our management team.”
AIM actively seeks to invest in stable, private companies within three sectors: infrastructure, natural resources and property. It then structures its portfolio as Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), considered by most as a strong performing asset class. The group owns MLPs in agriculture, fuel distribution, cold storage, waste management and rail infrastructure. Now, they are taking this approach with marinas.
“AIM has a history of purchasing enough of a specific asset class that they have a scale to operate the combined business efficiently,” Underwood, who has over a decade’s experience working with Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), explained. “These niche spaces are a perfect fit for their background and how they approach business.”
Looking at service
The growth continues. With the Brewer acquisition in January, Safe Harbor Marinas is expanding its mission to include yard service. Currently employing 2,000 team members - 50 of whom are based at the Dallas headquarters - Safe Harbor Marinas wasn’t initially looking at the boatyard
side of the business. In the beginning, “we didn’t have any professionals in the organisation from a service background,” Underwood said. “It was not a focus of ours. We had a culture of service, but service didn’t mean fixing and working on boats, but rather how we serve our boaters. It was more from a hospitality side.”
Enter Brewer Yacht Yards (BYY), the group that will usher Safe Harbor Marinas into that new field.
Brewer is an old New England name and the yard itself was founded in 1964 on property that had been in the Brewer family since 1879. The Brewer family and team prides itself on its strong sense of history and tradition, viewing its original marina and later acquisitions as a lifestyle and not a hobby. As BYY
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manager Doug Domenie stated in a Marina World article in 2009, “Jack [Brewer’s] success lies in the fact that he came in and ran the boatyard as a business, not as a pastime.”
“With Brewer we gain another muscle,” Underwood said. “We gain not only a number of individuals who have a great deal of expertise in servicing boats, but we also gain a culture that has focused more than 50 years on delivering service with excellence. We will use that as an opportunity to grow.”
BYY’s founder Jack Brewer confirmed this. “That was one of the reasons they wanted to acquire us,” he stated. “We have a good reputation for service. It opens a new universe for potential acquisitions; they will learn about service with Brewer and go from there.”
Safe Harbor Marinas has now purchased all the Brewer yards, with the exception of one in South Freeport, Maine. The acquired marinas will remain Brewer yards, albeit with the Safe Harbor logo nearby. “Regionally that adds importance,” Underwood explained. “We want the Brewer culture to continue and grow throughout the area.”
Indeed, three of BYY’s managers - Doug Domenie, Tim Moll and Rod Swift - will advance to become regional managers for Safe Harbor in order to guide the various Safe Harbor marinas through the ins and outs of running a boatyard. “We are bringing service to these other marinas,” Brewer continued. “Tim, Doug and Rod are proficient in the marina service business. They run very good service operations.”
“They have tremendous experience between them,” Underwood concurred.
Formerly owned by Flagship and Marinas International, Aqua Yacht Harbor on Pickwick Lake, Luka, Mississippi has 450 wet slips and dry storage for 140 vessels.
The 500-slip Cabrillo Isle Marina in San Diego Bay, California, was acquired as part of the Almar Marinas portfolio.
DEPARTEMENT OF ALPES-MARITIMES
ARRONDISSEMENT OF GRASSE
VILLE D’ANTIBES
Notice of the awarding of a public contract
AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC PORT SERVICE DELEGATION CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATING, MANAGING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLEASURE-BOAT
PORT GALLICE
SECTION I: DELEGATING AUTHORITY
I.1) Name and address
Ville d’Antibes Juan-les-Pins – DGA Ressources Prospective - Hôtel de Ville - Cours Masséna - BP 2205 - 06600 Antibes - France.
General address of the delegating authority: http://www.antibesjuanlespins.com/.
I.2) Nature of the delegating authority
Commune d’Antibes-Juan les Pins. (Municipality)
SECTION II: PURPOSE OF PUBLIC SERVICE DELEGATION CONTRACT
II.1) Title of the public service delegation contract Agreement for the operating, managing and maintenance of the pleasure-boat harbour PORT GALLICE.
II.2) Text whose application governs the agreement
The awarding of operating agreements is governed by the procedure set out in articles L. 1411-1 and those which follow in the Code Général des Collectivités Territoriales (French local government code of practice).
II.3) Purpose of the delegation
The Town (Ville) has decided to entrust a subcontractor with the carrying out of activities destined to meet the needs of the public port service.
Duration: The current operating agreement covers a period of 15 years. It will take effect on 1st January 2018 and will end on 31st December 2032.
Main place of implementation: 06600 Antibes-Juan les Pins. NUTS Code: FR823.
II.4) Information on the estimated total amount of the agreement 85 111 K€.
II.5) CPV Classification
63721000-9 « Port and waterway operation services and associated services ».
SECTION III: PROCEDURE
III.3) Awarding criteria
The offers were analysed by taking into account the following criteria:
– Quality of service rendered and means employed to this end (evaluated in particular with regard to service quality combined with new technologies; commitment in favour of sustainable development; activities and appeal of the port; strict compliance with rules on social issues, in particular regarding crews);
– Quality of installations and works proposed, in terms of practicality and architectural considerations, with all the ensuing investments (evaluated in particular with regard to landscape and environmental integration and the future new port, especially in liaison with the old town);
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– Economic stability of the delegation (evaluated in particular with regard to the operating estimates and their reliability and the different rates offered) and the amount of the proposed payouts to the municipality;
SECTION IV: AWARDING OF DELEGATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE
IV.1) Date of the signature of the agreement by the delegating authority
The town council approved the choice of delegatee and authorised the Mayor to sign the operating agreement on 17th December 2016, and the aforementioned agreement was signed on 29th December 2016.
IV.2) Name and address of the economic operator in favour of whom a decision to award the public service delegation has been taken
La SAS GALLICE 21, Boulevard Baudoin port Gallice, à ANTIBES 06600
SECTION V: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Once signed, public contracts and documents pertaining to these are considered as administrative documents which can be communicated. This right to obtain information, benefitting not only the companies not selected but also any other person who makes the request, must however be exercised with due respect for confidentiality regarding industrial and commercial matters.
V.3) Appeal procedures
V.3.1) The authority in charge of appeal procedures
V.3.2) Introduction of appeals -contractual emergency interim proceedings: L. 551-15 of the Code de justice administrative (the French Code of Administrative Justice)
Deadline for introducing the appeal: one can have recourse to the law at the latest on the thirty-first day following the publication of this notice (art. R. 551-7 of the Code de justice administrative).
V.4) Send date of this notice: 17 January 2017.
SECTION VI: CONSULTATION OF THE AGREEMENT
VI.1) Department in which the agreement can be obtained or consulted
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For many boaters, the Brewer name means consistent and personal yard service across properties. As Domenie stated in the abovementioned article, “When someone comes to Brewer Dauntless [where Domenie was manager], I don’t look at them as Deep River customers, I look at them as Brewer customers from Deep River. I take care of them as I would one of my own customers.”
“We inherited an incredible legacy and a remarkable brand with Brewer and feel fortunate to be stewards of that brand,” Underwood added. “We have every intention of preserving it. It would be hard to say we could ‘improve’ upon that because Jack and his team have done such an incredible job developing best-inclass service for boaters in New England.”
When pressed, Underwood admitted Safe Harbor could definitely increase the size of the network that Brewer boaters can access. Safe Harbor has already branded five more marinas from its existing portfolio as “Brewer” yards and the new regional managers will guide those newly branded yards into the world of service.
In return, the existing BYY managers will learn from the Safe Harbor team some sophisticated financials.
The portfolio
As the company name implies, Safe Harbor Marinas is clearly focused on limiting its financial liability. (‘Safe harbor’ is a legal term that denotes a provision that protects management from liability for making financial projections and forecasts in good faith). By diversifying its property
portfolio, the company protects itself from some of the regional whims of marina ownership.
“Our portfolio in North America is incredibly diversified,” Underwood stated. “We are already seeing the benefits of that national footprint with less exposure to any particular geographic weather or economic event. Trends in migration throughout the country don’t affect us as much as they would for someone regionally based. We have much greater stability.” He paused. “One plus one equals three.”
Jack Brewer had a little more to say about it. “The complications today of being in business…it’s more difficult than it was 10 years ago,” he said. “Permitting, dredging, real estate, personal property taxes. It’s not as easy as it used to be.”
“Being part of a larger organisation will be helpful. We do things better jointly than we did by ourselves,” he added.
As for his role as the new CEO during this acquisition, Underwood said, “My over arching objective is to build a company that is worthy of the legacy they have built that continues to serve boaters in the US on a larger scale, consistent with the excellent service, going back as many as 50 years. That’s my meta goal.
“We don’t want to manage just a one-off marina. We want to manage with excellence from every level of the organisation,” Underwood concluded. “We see lots of opportunity to grow the organisation here in North America.”
MLP or REIT?
A Master Limited Partnership (MLP) is similar to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in that both focus on investing in diversified portfolios.
US marina industry professionals are likely familiar with CNL Lifestyle Properties, a REIT that recently sold many of its marina properties, several of which are now owned by Safe Harbor. Not incidentally, Safe Harbor CEO Baxter Underwood worked with CNL for nine years and considers the acquisition of these properties as something of a “homecoming.”
Much of the following information is taken from Investopedia. According to that site, the two entities differ in how they operate and how they are regulated. An MLP exists in the form of a publicly traded limited partnership with two types of partners: limited partners and general partners. The former are considered investors who purchase units (or shares) in the MLP to provide capital for operations. The latter manage the day-to-day operations and receive compensation.
A REIT, on the other hand, is more of a security and vehicle for real estate investment (comparable to a mutual fund). This type of security invests in real estate through owning the properties or owning the mortgages.
REITs own, and in some cases operate, commercial properties such as apartment complexes, hospitals, office buildings, timber land, warehouses, hotels and shopping malls. MLPs are more common in the energy industry, such as oil and gas, but are also growing within real estate investment.
While MLPs must earn 90% of their income from qualifying activities related to natural resources, American Infrastructure MLP Funds (or AIM) - the group that includes Safe Harbor Marinas - makes a strong case for broadening its portfolio with real estate.
Covering 50 acres (20ha), Brewer Pilots Point Marina in Westbrook, Connecticut, offers 870 slips tucked around three yards.
Dubai Harbour – plans for MENA’s largest marina
As the January/February issue of Marina World was closing for press, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the development of Dubai Harbour. Here’s a more detailed follow-up report on the unique new waterfront destination that will feature the largest marina in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The project, located on King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, in the area between Jumeirah Beach Residence and Palm Jumeirah (also known as Mina Al Seyahi) will be developed by Dubai’s leading holding company Meraas.
Styled as an iconic luxury waterfront destination that extends over 460 acres (186ha), Dubai Harbour will include a 1,400-berth marina as well as a cruise ship port and terminal, a shopping mall, events arena, luxurious residential buildings, hotels, offices, retail stores, public services, restaurants, cafés and
Dubai Lighthouse.
The masterplan of the new destination integrates Skydive Dubai, Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) and Logo Island into a single community. To be developed in phases, the project will be completed in four years once ground has been broken.
HH Sheikh Mohammed said: “We are happy that this new project, which represents a unique and innovative new addition to the region’s tourism landscape, opens up a range of new opportunities to investors. Dubai Harbour creates a venue for new
investments that support our vision for this important sector and promises to further accelerate the expansion of the tourism industry in the UAE, which is already growing rapidly. I am confident that the project will have a highly positive impact on our entire region’s tourism sector. We are keen to encourage new projects and promote investments that will contribute to bringing to the region more tourists interested in experiencing this part of the world.”
The unique destination, which adds a new dimension to Dubai’s flourishing tourism industry, is set to further enhance Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for maritime tourism. The project will create synergies with some of Dubai’s other iconic projects located in the area including Palm Jumeirah and the upcoming Bluewaters Island project.
Dubai Harbour is also set to enhance the city’s profile as a magnet for wealth and investment and promises to be an attractive destination for GCC yacht owners, who own one third of the world’s largest superyachts.
Accessible by land, sea and air and linked through state of the art infrastructure to Sheikh Zayed Road, Palm Jumeirah, King Salman
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bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and Bluewaters Island, Dubai Harbour will become an eye-stopping landmark.
“Dubai has constantly amazed the world with its ability to create great projects. A futuristic project of the highest standards, Dubai Harbour confirms our commitment to innovation and creativity,” said Meraas group chairman, HE Abdulla Al Habbai. “The project demonstrates our approach of thinking differently to create new opportunities that stimulate economic activity in this area. This project will develop a waterfront destination that will stimulate fresh growth in the tourism sector.”
Dubai Harbour is anticipated to
The announcement of Dubai Harbour was made in the presence of Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum; chairman of Dubai International Marine Club HH Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; director general of Dubai Protocol Department HE Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman; and group chairman of Meraas HE Abdulla Al Habbai.
create new employment opportunities and attract substantial investments. The destination is also expected to have an incremental impact on the value of neighbouring properties.
Integrated transport infrastructure
Meraas will work closely with various Dubai government entities, in particular with RTA, to deliver a futuristic
infrastructure that connects Dubai Harbour to the surrounding areas and provides multi-mode transport systems within the development.
The project will also feature water stations in various areas of the destination especially under the shopping mall and select hotels to offer direct access to the buildings. The water stations will play a major role in facilitating water transportation in the
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The proposed dates for ICOMIA 2018 coincide with the Volvo Ocean Race Auckland stopover in 2018. Delegates will be able to enjoy the ‘Marine Showcase’ on offer including live entertainment and top hospitality packages both on and off the water.
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area. The project will also have three helipads and Meraas will work closely with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Skydive Dubai to conduct feasibility studies to assess the possibility of using the landing site at Skydive to accommodate private jets.
A high quality internal transport network and a connected road grid and monorail system that can transport passengers between different areas of the destination such as the cruise terminal, the hotels, the yacht club, the shopping mall, Skydive Dubai and the Dubai Lighthouse is also planned - and roads will be designed to enable the destination to host Formula races. A pedestrian bridge will also be constructed linking the yacht club area to the shopping mall and Skydive. Jogging and cycling tracks will be spread across the project.
Biggest marina in MENA
The 1,400 berth marina will be managed by one of the world’s best marina operators and will offer worldclass services and maintenance facilities to boat owners and guests.
It will also provide permits to sail in coordination with other marinas and international ports.
The destination will expand Dubai’s mooring capacity by nearly 50% from its current 3,000 berths and will offer moorings for vessels up to 85m (279ft) in length.
Maritime tourism
Dubai Harbour will play a vital role in raising Dubai’s global profile as a cruise ship hub and will be able to welcome 6,000 passengers at one time. The destination’s various luxury facilities, and entertainment, leisure and retail offerings will offer cruise passengers a unique entry experience.
Meraas has commenced discussions with four leading global cruise liners with a view to offering a strong value proposition for this sector.
The company will also tap opportunities presented by Emirates Airlines, which carried 52 million passengers in the fiscal year 2015/2016.
A vibrant destination
Dubai Harbour is an integrated destination that will offer its residents and visitors an affluent lifestyle experience. The new development will offer unparalleled views of Dubai’s skyline, the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf and Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel.
The residential offerings of the project will include high and low rise buildings, waterfront villas and houses. There will also be a wide selection of retail outlets, restaurants and cafés. The destination will also feature several hotels, one of which will offer an internal water station providing direct access for guests coming by sea.
The destination will also be home to Dubai Lighthouse, a unique architectural icon. Featuring a luxury hotel, the 135m (443ft) high structure will have an observation deck that offers 360° views. Dubai Lighthouse will have a solid, smooth and unfettered façade that can be used as a gigantic screen for high resolution projections and light shows.
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Inland and Coastal Marina Systems specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of marinas.
In-house design and manufacturing ensures that our products are always of the highest standard of quality. Our installation service also means that clients can be satisfied that experienced professionals are responsible for providing a fully functioning, turnkey marina.
Complying with the 2017 US NEC
Many misconceptions regarding the new 2017 [US] National Electrical Code (NEC) for Marinas and Boatyards have been discussed over the last few months. Chris Dolan examines the pending changes.
The new code requires 30mA ground-fault protection on devices that supply power to marinas and boatyards. Previous additions of the code allowed for the 30mA protection to be located in the power pedestal supplying power to the boat. While protection located at the source providing power to the vessel is the most efficient solution, it has been removed from the most recent code requirements.
The most important thing for marina owners, operators and developers to understand is that different US states adopt code revisions at different times. As of January 2017, only one state, Massachusetts, had adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code. Of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., 76% are still operating on the 2014 NEC. The 2014 NEC has vastly different requirements than the 2017 version.
It is a common misunderstanding that marinas must comply with the most recent code immediately. This is simply not true. Facilities are only required to adhere to and comply with the most recent codes adopted by the state or municipality in which they are located.
Also it is important to understand that facilities are only required to meet current codes if they are performing construction that is changing the fit, form or function of the marina. Basic maintenance of a marina does not require an owner or operator to spend thousands of dollars to comply with the most recent codes.
While safety within a marina should be of the utmost importance to everyone involved in a facility, the belief that large sums of money need to be invested in a renovation is a misconception. Anyone looking to undertake construction work at a marina should consult the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to find out which national and local codes need to be addressed.
NEC adoption by state can be found at www. nema.org/Technical/FieldReps/Documents/ NEC-Adoption-Map-PDF.pdf.
Chris Dolan is manager of sales and customer relations for Marina Electrical Equipment. He is currently secretary of the Association of Marina Industries and serves on the National Fire Protection Committee NFPA 303 – Marinas and Boatyards. He can be contacted at chrisdolan@marinaee.com
Quantums for Bahrain and Mallorca
Rolec’s recently released Quantum pedestal has been selected by Amwaj Marina in Bahrain and Port Adriano’s Old Port in Mallorca.
Ninety white aluminium Quantums will service over 180 berths at Amwaj as part of a refurbishment project. Each features a range of sockets, from 16 amp single phase to 63 amp three phase, as well as multiple ½in (12.7mm) water taps and LED illumination.
Rolec also undertook the design of the water system at the marina, along with the installation of ten 125 amp to 400 amp distribution units, all cabling and the provision of a fire suppression solution in the shape of the Rolec Fire Caddy.
The Quantum pedestals at the marina are supported by Rolec’s popular BerthMaster, a fully networked electricity and water management system that gives the marina manager full operative remote control directly from the office computer.
BerthMaster features include: computer controlled service pedestal management; bespoke visual map overview of the marina; individual switch on/off electricity and water supply at every berth; individual real time meter readings of electricity and water consumption at every berth; individual monitoring of every pedestal; complete log of all historical data, i.e. past meter readings of electricity and water consumption; a full customer database; individual or global tariff settings; compatibility with leading marina management administration systems; management of 16 amp to 600 amp electricity supplies and ½in (12.7mm) to 2in (5cm) water supplies; and compatibility with the
full Rolec Global Marina Service pedestal range.
Bespoke coloured Quantums have been chosen at Port Adriano; another refurbishment contract. The pedestals join other Rolec units supplied over the past three years as part of a phased development. The latest phase of pedestals will provide 16 amp single phase through to 63 amp three phase supplies - and also feature water taps, LED lighting and security locking brackets on the pedestal sockets.
Port Adriano is widely accepted as a showcase marina that features excellent facilities, including shops hosting a grand selection of brands, restaurants with gastronomic experiences for all palates, a busy shipyard and a host of other services for visitors to enjoy.
Contact Rolec in the UK at rolec@rolecserv.co.uk
Quantum pedestals installed at Port Adriano’s Old Port in Mallorca.
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Bespoke options for key marinas
In early January, M-Tech Marine Technologies undertook one of its most prestigious projects to date – to replace the marina service pedestals at luxury yacht builder Riviera’s Gold Coast headquarters.
Founded in 1980 and recently awarded the Australian Marine Industry Exporter of the year, Riviera operates from the largest luxury yacht building facility in the southern hemisphere, a 14-hectare (34.6-acre) state-ofthe-art waterfront site at Coomera on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The company exports over 55% of its annual production to a global dealer network that spans some 60 countries.
After pre-project meetings with the team at Riviera, M-Tech manufactured bespoke XL service units that can supply a multi range of functions to the floating service pontoons, including Australian 10, 15 and 32 amp single/ three phase outlets; 50 amp 110v single and two phase US electrical outlets; water supplies; and compressed air.
M-Tech general manager, Darren Wilkinson, commented: “This was a great project for M-Tech to be involved with and shows our capacity to manufacture pedestals that can accommodate electrical style outlets and voltages to suit the many different worldwide electrical requirements. The
The XL service pedestal was ordered as part of a multi-million dollar refurbishment project at Sydney Superyacht Marina.
most fulfilling part for me, was for two well established Australian companies to work together.”
Continuing with work in the luxury yacht sector of the industry, M-Tech also made further progress with SMC Marine to complete another stage of the continuing redevelopment of the Sydney Superyacht Marina (SSM),
Over 100 Platinum pedestals have been delivered to d’Albora Marinas Akuna Bay.
a facility built to accommodate yachts visiting Sydney for the 2000 Olympic Games.
As the largest dedicated superyacht berthing facility in the southern hemisphere, SSM provides an exceptional standard of service and logistical support, and is seen as the only mooring option in Sydney Harbour for vessels of 15 to 70m (49 to 230ft).
The marina is currently undergoing a AU$30 million redevelopment covering an area of approximately 6,880m² (74,056ft²).
M-Tech supplied its award-winning XL service pedestals, with supply capabilities of 15 amps single phase to 125 amp three phase, ¾in (19mm) Australian standard water taps managed by NMI Pattern Approved IEC 62053-21 Class 1 meters, and water meters with the standard RS485 port and Modbus RTU protocol; a vital component of an intelligent, multifunction monitoring solution for any energy management system.
The company also enjoyed recent success with its Platinum pedestal range, manufacturing over 100 of the 1100mm version for d’Albora Marinas Akuna Bay, the 190-berth marina located in the picturesque Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
The pedestals were manufactured to an IP65 rating, inclusive of anodised 25 micron aluminium extrusions, and finished with silver composite exterior panels. The new Platinum glass reinforced engineered thermoplastic base, which meets all relevant ISO standards, was incorporated.
The units offer various electrical socket outlets from 15 amp single phase to 125 amp three phase, all protected by the ABB switchgear. Each pedestal will also have 316 water marked AS-approved stainless steel water taps and M-Tech 42 chip LED 360° illumination.
The management of both energy and water consumption has been taken into account with NMI Pattern Approved IEC 62053-21 Class 1 meters and water meters with the standard RS485 port and Modbus RTU protocol.
Contact M-Tech Marine Technologies in Australia at info@m-tech.com.au
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“An impeccable service, even for a private pontoon”
When I contacted Poralu Marine to ask them for a quotation to install a private pontoon on the lake, I was worried about the viability of my project in such an isolated spot. They lost no time in proposing the right solution for my seaplane.
I am probably a minor customer for this international group, but Poralu Marine’s team responded promptly and I will now award them our new project.
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The many faces of the Pacific
Location, target group, legislation and personal preferences are all taken into account when Dutch company Seijsener customises a Pacific service pedestal package for a marina operator. As the company says, “no two marinas are ever identical”.
Armed with 50 years of marina know-how, Seijsener recognises the need to use exceptionally durable materials for products that have to last for many years despite exposure to sun, wind and salt water. The company has therefore designed the Pacific in-house, and manufactures inhouse using hand selected materials and highly trained factory personnel who work to ISO 9001 methods. Internationally, Seijsener works exclusively with innovative and reliable partners.
Despite its compact and sleek
design, the Pacific can be a surprisingly capacious powerhouse with CEE sockets, power metering systems and all necessary switch gear. The marina operator can choose whether to offer services free of charge or whether to adopt the Seijsener app, a kWh meter, or coin operated or Sep card pre-payment system.
Further flexibility is offered in terms of materials, colours and even size. The pedestal base is manufactured from extruded high quality mast profile with a minimum thickness of 3.5mm (0.4in).
Left: Pacific service pedestals at Bregenz Marina in Germany. Below: A Pacific pedestal with lighting cap is fitted for app service (hence the black GSM antenna).
This makes it virtually maintenance-free and splash proof to IP54. Customers can opt for the higher proofing grade of IP67 if required.
In addition to the standard white anodised and blue powder coated versions popularly selected, the Pacific can be manufactured in any colour, in a choice of heights and with one of five different types of lighting.
All pedestals can be assembled and connected up swiftly as each is made up of one single compartment with extruded quick-assembly profiles for the fitting of equipment and cover plates.
Contact Seijsener in the Netherlands at info@seijsener.nl
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Nano added to Leonardo range
Italian company MGA has launched the Nano, a new model in its Leonardo power pedestal range. Sporting all the features of the original Leonardo, Nano (above) can be upgraded with a touch screen monitor and an air conditioning system.
Combining a ‘super mirror treatment’ stainless steel shell with a cover of WPC slats, Nano can be customised to suit any marina colour and it has a removable electricity receptacle, which can be tailored to suit specific needs. Receptacles can be swapped over efficiently for a different layout and for swift maintenance.
Due to a recent partnership with Nutech Industries in Las Vegas, Nano meets US code for electrical wiring and certification.
Contact MGA in Italy at info@leonardopedestal.com
Expanded range for one-stop-shop
Over the past 12 months, UK company RMCS has focused on establishing a chain of new suppliers in order to develop an expanded range of cost-effective products for marina services.
Working from new premises since October 2016, the company has inhouse ability to design services associated with electrical, water, pump-out, CCTV, gate entry and Wi-Fi requirements.
As Marina World closed for press, RMCS announced that M-Tech’s XL pedestal has joined the Sterling and Platinum models in its portfolio. The XL, an anodised aluminium range that is positioned between the Sterling and Platinum options, is available exclusively in the UK via RMCS as part of its continued cooperation with the Australian manufacturer.
Special focus has also been placed on metering solutions and pump-out. RMCS has been working on the design and development of plug and play remote metering that can be retrofitted to existing pedestals. If a wireless option is not feasible, the system can be wired using Modbus protocol back to a GPRS hub and remote readings can be received every 30 minutes.
has borne fruit. The first unit to be imported into the UK from Germany is being installed at Harleyford Marina on
A Leestrom combined pump-out station (above) will be installed as part of the new development at Harleyford Marina, UK (below).
The system gives each user a unique PIN to view electricity usage via an app and the marina operator can email or print monthly invoices. The company is currently working on a pre-payment solution.
In the pump-out sector, work with Leestrom in Germany to develop a new compact and combined pump station
the Thames as part of a new 150-berth development.
The unit utilises a reliable peristaltic pump and incorporates a low level Elsan unit and high pressure wash-out hose to give dual options to suit all boaters.
Contact RMCS in the UK at sales@rmcs.co.uk
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Multi language products now available in Spanish, Latin American Spanish and Greek
Italian company Plus Marine has delivered a quantity of its S1000XXL marina pedestals to Glossy Bay Marina, a prestigious megayacht facility at Canouan Island in St Vincent & The Grenadines.
In addition to supplying the extra large pedestals, the company provided all the distribution boxes for the marina pedestals and private villas and undertook installation of all equipment.
Glossy Bay, whose slogan is “where billionaires escape from millionaires” will offer around 125 berths for vessels up to 110m (361ft) in length.
Two further prestigious orders have been secured closer to home.
Logo-enhanced stainless steel electricity and water pedestals, firefighting pedestals, an Epower metering
system, remote control and Cloud software will be supplied in coming months for Marina di Valletta, a luxury yachting destination due to open this year.
The new Smart Cloud software recently introduced by Plus Marine to give boat owners the ability to manage their pedestals from their mobile
phones, tablets and laptops, will also be supplied to capo d’Orlando Marina in Sicily.
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Political tension hampers progress
Back in 2012 Ukraine harboured plans to raise €311 million to build 15 new marinas in Crimea and €150 million for the construction and modernisation of several dozens of marinas along the mainland coast. However, Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the subsequent armed conflict in eastern regions has almost completely ruined yachting in the Azov-Black Sea basin. Most of these projects are now on hold until political tension relaxes. Vladislav Vorotnikov reports
“Ukraine accounts for one third of the Black Sea coast but the marina industry in the country is not at all developed, primarily due to legal constrains for sailing in small sized vessels,” Nikolay Cherevkov, Crimea’s former Minister of Transport explained. Prior to the current crisis, only 250-300 foreign yachts per year visited Ukraine and, although there is no official information, most people in the industry believe that this figure was even lower in 2014-2016.
“The lack of marinas in the country is primarily associated with poor legislative framework for yachting and the lack of custom checkpoints for small size vessels,” Cherevkov suggested. “In addition, there are almost no refuelling stations that meet international standards. The marina industry is, however, quite attractive for investors because in the Crimea alone Ukraine’s
Most marinas throughout Ukraine are in very poor condition.
development programme envisages an annual revenue of €37 million per year for new marinas,” Cherevkov indicated.
Plans for Yalta Marina, a 2,000-berth icon envisaged as the yachting centrepiece of the Crimea.
Russian hopes for Crimea
Since 2014, Russia has been pumping a lot of money into Crimea, primarily targeting infrastructure initiatives. The marina industry hopes to get a slice of the pie.
In September 2016, Alexey Andrutsky, president of the Crimea Sailing Federation revealed that by 2021 Russian authorities are going to implement a new programme for the development of yachting in the peninsula. Among other initiatives, this programme will involve building 16 new marinas, Andrutsky said, in a programme based on public and private partnership.
According to preliminary information, Russian authorities could inject up to US$100 million into the programme and the amount of private investment is yet to be determined.
As a result, the southern shore of Crimea could become a Russian-style Monaco with a well-developed network of hotels, congress centres, boutiques, restaurants, fuelling stations and a huge marina designed for 2,000 boats, Andrutsky disclosed.
This single marina on the south coast of Crimea in Yalta would become the centre of Crimean yachting and one of the largest marinas on the Black Sea. Although general details of the building
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Despite the deteriorating infrastructure, many marinas manage to endure, hoping for better times ahead.
initiative within the programme remain rather vague, Yalta Marina already has an investor, Andrutsky indicated.
“The marina would be built by one (as yet unnamed) Asian investor with the participation of locally-registered intermediates for an enormous sum of money,” Andrutsky said. As Russian investors to date have only been interested in building small marinas of up to 100 berths, this is a huge stride forward. “All main elements of the project would be built by foreign investors from countries such as Turkey,” he added.
According to information from the Crimea Sailing Federation there were once dozens of marinas in the region but now almost all are lying in ruins. In total, Crimea has five marinas in current operation. In order to develop the yachting peninsula at least 15 to 20 are needed, Andrutsky estimated.
Russian authorities are constantly working to attract foreign investors to Crimea, but so far very few of these efforts have really brought any benefit as the region has the status of unrecognised territory and is subject to international sanctions from the USA and the EU. There are no international banks, no payment systems and not even a McDonald’s in operation.
Every investor bringing money into the peninsula and every boat visiting local ports could be subjected to sanctions. This makes the prospects for development projects rather questionable although Russian authorities put their hopes on President Trump, who promised to re-consider the status of the peninsula during his election campaign for the US Presidency.
Mainland marinas fight on
The political tension between Russia and Ukraine has not only affected Crimean marinas. Boat owners from Russia, Ukraine or the European Union cannot pass through Russian customs in Crimea and then move to mainland Ukraine for fear of being arrested for flouting Ukraine’s customs legislation.
As a result, the mainland marinas in Ukraine have lost all their Russian yachts and almost all yachts from the
EU and other destinations. According to various estimates, this represents a loss of up to 60% of total boats in the country, resulting in a harsh situation.
Nonetheless, nearly a dozen marinas in the Kherson, Mykolayiv and Odessa regions in mainland Ukraine are still open.
In the region of Kherson the two largest marines are Maxim Marina in New Kakhovka and the Kherson Shipbuilding Plant marina in the city of Kherson. Maxim Marina was built on the base of a former berthing complex abandoned since the time of the Soviet Union. It is located 80km (50mi) away from the Black Sea gate but despite this has managed to become the most successful marina in the region.
Alexandr Dadyka, Maxim Marina’s general director, explained that over past years his facility has attracted yacht owners who previously used services at the Kherson Shipbuilding Plant marina.
“This has happened because Dadyka was the first in the country to purchase a Marine Travelift. Almost all other marinas in Ukraine are using automobile cranes, which risk damaging boats during lifting operations,” Dadyka explained. “Maxim Marina was also the first in Ukraine to install a WOG fuelling station,” he said.
The marina at the Kherson Shipbuilding Plant has been operating for almost two decades and was designed for 70 yachts. But according to company information in recent years, a significant number of berths remain unoccupied.
In the Odessa region back in 2012 Ukraine authorities announced two large initiatives for the construction of a Black Sea marina in the city of Odessa and another marina in the city of Yuzny. With a total of nearly 500 berths, these projects were intended to spur yachting tourism in this part of the coast. However, the current crisis has forced investors to put the plans on hold.
Today, the largest marinas in the region are the marinas at the Sovinion Yacht Club, Odessa Yacht Club and Olga Marina. They are designed for nearly 400 berths in total, but most currently remain unoccupied.
Alexandr Vrublevsky, head of Sovinion Yacht Club, suggests that his company built the first post-Soviet welldesigned marina with good water space and quality berth construction. It offers 120-130 berths but only one third is in fact occupied, he said.
In the Mykolayiv region the only large marina belongs to the Mykolayiv Yacht Club. There is very little information on how it has been operating over the past few years and no public information is available either for a couple of other marinas registered in the region.
Lev Galitch, a private yacht owner from Mykolayiv, said that the region has poor infrastructure and was not attracting many yachts even in the good days. Small boats could not even make a trip along the coast due to the lack of fuelling stations he claimed, adding that in 2014 Crimean boat owners came over from the peninsula, primarily to the Odessa and Kherson region, but they didn’t come for yachting.
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This probably means that the marina industry in the region has lost its internal competitive fight within the country, Galitch suggested.
New legislation aimed to spark industry
Andrey Samotkan, director of Sea Club TFC in the Odessa region, which has a small marina, believes that the country could benefit from the removal of administrative barriers.
“To put to sea you have to arrange a huge set of papers, including a crew list with permissions from the Port Control Commission and stamps from sanitation inspectors. After that, customs officers stamp the documentation and the captain needs to show customs papers for all the people on the boat,” Samotkan said.
“It takes at least an hour to get through this cycle and it’s only good for one day. So, if you decide to postpone your trip and go to sea the next day, you are required to do the same things all over again,” Samotkan added, claiming that as a result most yachts stay away from Ukraine’s marinas.
However, in late September 2016,
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the management of Odessa Sea Port with the support of several yacht clubs, raised the issue of removing administrative barriers in the area. This seems to be the first serious attempt to reform the country’s legislation for sailing in small boats, but market participants are encouraged saying that they have finally been heard and
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that discussion has even begun in the Ukraine Parliament.
Although it is clear that legislative reform will not be a panacea for current problems, it could be a first small step. At some point, political instability in the region will end and Ukraine’s marina industry will no doubt get the development it deserves.
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Monaco’s third marina?
In December 2016, the Principality of Monaco became the owner and manager of the Cala del Forte superyacht marina site in Ventimiglia, Italy. The facility is eagerly awaited by Monaco vessel owners and the city, and is scheduled for completion in 2018/2019. Donatella Zucca reports
The Société Monégasque Internationale Portuaire (SMIP) has acquired an 80 year concession for the port of Ventimiglia from a Cozzi Parodi Group company in order to respond to demands from shipowners and give shelter to yachts during the Grand Prix and Monaco Yacht Show. Located just 7nm away from the furthest side of Menton Bay in France, the future marina will be managed by the Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco (SEPM) under the same terms and conditions it follows for the management of Port Hercules and Port de Fontvieille in Monaco. The marina will, however, be subject to Italian law and the taxes laid out by Ventimiglia.
Gianbattista Borea d’Olmo, director general of SEPM, was keen to emphasise during a press conference in December 2016 that Cala del Forte will not be a second class port or a boat car park but a marina of true excellence. To achieve this, it will form part of an important urban redevelopment programme that will centre on “reversibility” in order to be able to adapt to industry changes as luxury yachting demands evolve. Floating docks will be selected because
they can be changed relatively quickly and inexpensively if necessary; an approach that the Principality has already successfully adopted at its other ports.
Work on the waterspace is under way by Ventimiglia Mare Srl and is due to conclude in the summer of 2018. Landside contractors will then move in aiming to complete by 2019. Cooperation between the City of Ventimiglia and the Principality has been fruitful, and decisive in handling the complex bureaucratic and administrative negotiations necessary for realising a project that had been subject to endless discussions over many years prior to Principality involvement. The negotiations over superyacht access nearly halted the project in 2013.
“Cala del Forte is a strategically important investment for the Principality,” SEPM president Aleco Keusseoglou, told the press. “We have a tremendous need for berths and enlarging Port Hercules and Fontvieille would be virtually impossible as well as excessively expensive given the water depths of our seas.”
The new marina will have over 170
The Cala del Forte site enjoys a superb geographic location and will become a focal point of an urban regeneration plan.
berths for vessels of 6.5 to 60m (21 to 197ft), 400 car parking spaces, a maintenance yard and around 3,800m² (40,903ft²) of commercial space.
“We have two objectives,” he explained. “To meet the demand for berths and to cooperate closely with Ventimiglia in order to create maximum revenue for the city.”
Landside work includes traditional nautical and tourist services, shops, restaurants, green spaces and a beach. Town planning work starts with a rebuild of the promenade and surrounding area and continues with refurbishment of the upper part of the town and its direct connection to the port.
Cala del Forte will also set new levels of environmental and community awareness as its shell shaped design will eliminate the need for a traditional but invasive breakwater and its integration with the local urban surroundings is key to all planning. “It will be a prestigious port and will have its own identity linked to
the city,” Borea d’Olmo asserted. “For Ports de Monaco, the space presents great development opportunities as we enjoy a significant market share of large yacht customers. Cala del Forte will help us meet our requirements.” The Monaco marinas currently turn away between 20 and 30 superyachts every day and the 150 yachts that manage to find moorings every year have to dance around between the four cantons to find space.
For the city, the port project is an important first step towards a renewal that will boost employment and have other positive effects. It makes virtually everyone happy including Mayor Enrico Ioculano, who says he is excited to see the beginnings of a new path via the
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cooperation over such a strategic asset and the strengthening of city links with Monaco. Cozzi Parodi Group, owner of Portosole in Sanremo, Marina degli Aregai in Santo Stefano al Mare and Marina di San Lorenzo, will concentrate its resources on these marinas and its property and hotel portfolio. The marina will directly employ around 20 people and many others will be indirectly linked via subcontracts for security and the many other opportunities that superyacht marinas create.
Prestigious guarantee
For over ten years, the 100% state owned SEPM has been one of the most prestigious players in the top level yachting environment. It has both technical and commercial involvement; managing the port infrastructure in the Principality – ranging from the large semi-floating breakwater to cruise liner facilities – and also having direct
input on policies designed to develop yachting and support yacht owners. These are sectors where hospitality, safety and quality of service are of prime importance and make crucial contributions to Monaco in terms of its economy and the quality of its ecological environment. The latter is a very significant element and SEPM has taken action to reduce the sources of pollution, with input from trained personnel and referral companies, and aimed to increase the environmental awareness of everyone living in the port – on land and at sea. Water quality is guaranteed by means of a contract with the Monegasque Sanitation Company and a policy of reducing use of energy and water has been implemented. Collection of household waste takes place up to three times a day, black and
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grey water is recovered and people are obliged to use eco-friendly products. Since Gianbattista Borea d’Olmo addressed members of the press last December, some update questions and clarifications are in order:
Q: Is it true that the concession has cost €80 million?
A: The acquisition of the Cala del Forte company, which holds the port of Ventimiglia concession, cost €31 million and it is estimated that the cost to complete the work will be €50 million.
Q: The marina will have 171 berths. How many of these will be for vessels over 40m (131ft)?
A: There are 36 for boats above 30m (98ft) in length and 25 for yachts of 40-60m (131-197ft).
Q: Has a construction contract been awarded and how does your optimisation of services and infrastructure compare to the initial plan proposed by the City and the Liguria region?
A: We have not as yet awarded a construction contract. In terms of the plan, our biggest change is to modify the waterspace to enable larger yachts to moor up. All electrical systems, water distribution, wastewater collection etc., must also therefore be amended to meet the requirements of a fleet of larger vessels.
Q: What landside development is envisaged?
A: To help spread the economic burden, we will undertake several urban projects. These include building a vertical elevator to access the historic centre of Ventimiglia Alta, a promenade to reach the Calandre beach and development of the public space – gardens, car parks etc. – on Corso Marconi. There will also be new sewerage and road surfacing along Corso Morconi and Via Trossarelli.
Q: Will there be a yacht club and are there plans for events and sports activities?
A: This is being discussed but nothing definite has been agreed.
Q: What are your environmental plans?
A: All regulations according to the European Clean Ports certification and ISO 14001 will be implemented. Particular attention will be paid to collecting black and grey water and to the supply of electricity to yachts to ensure that all onboard generators are switched off when the vessel has docked.
Q: Have you sold any of the berths?
A: We have had several requests. Last year we had a stand at the Monaco Yacht Show and there was a lot of interest. It will after all be one of the most beautiful harbours in Italy – in terms of infrastructure and location.
A scale model of the 171-berth Cala del Forte Marina clearly shows a shell shaped design.
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Promoting the perfect marina experience
There is a saying in Turkey: “Once you become wet by the sea, you can never leave it again.” For Can Akaltan, one of the world’s youngest Certified Marina Managers (CMMs), his first boating experience at an early age led to a lifetime love of and dedication to the sea and yachting. Aged just 34, Akaltan - who is general manager at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas International (CNMI) Cesme Marina in Turkey - has applied his years of experience on the sea to running a successful operation on land. Charlotte Niemiec invites him to talk shop
Although he grew up in a coastal town, Akaltan was studying at a Maritime Faculty when he was first introduced to marinas and yachting. After graduating from university, he began working as a megayacht agent in Bodrum, Turkey. Between 2006 and 2012 he worked as a captain on five superyachts, ranging in size from 2774m (88.5-243ft). “I see my yachting experience not only as part of my job, but as part of my way of life,” he says, “and I believe this can only be achieved by being introduced to boats at an early age.”
Transitioning from superyacht captain to marina manager enabled him to set up home in his country of birth,
Turkey. He admits that while “being a superyacht captain is the best job in the world” because of the adventure, excitement and exploration it afforded him in his twenties, he felt a growing need for more “mental stimulation”. His present position provides that challenge. His decision to return to Turkey was made, in part, to start a family, but also because he is proud of Cesme Marina and optimistic about the Turkish marina industry.
“Turkish marinas are relatively new and well built,” he notes. “Although the number of berths [in Turkey] has increased dramatically over the last decade, the total number makes up just 5% of the total berths in the
Can Akaltan CMM is the enthusiastic, forward-thinking general manager of Cesme Marina, Turkey.
Mediterranean. But the industry is expected to grow in the coming years.”
The marina is located on an ancient and strategic port just 45 minutes away from Turkey’s cosmopolitan and third largest city, Izmir, and its international airport. It has been an important port throughout the history of the Ottoman Navy due to its proximity to transit routes and fresh water supplies. There are numerous beaches and picturesque bays on the peninsula and the destination has become a port of call for elite Turkish society. With its restaurants, shops and bars, the marina aims to bring different kinds of people together in a safe environment, with high levels of customer service. The marina currently operates 400 berths accommodating vessels from 6m (20ft) up to 60m (197ft) superyachts. It has received a number of awards, including “Best architectural project” at the Arkitera Architectural Awards in 2010; “Best Marina” at the Golden Anchor Awards in Istanbul in 2011; “Best Tourism Investment” at the 4th Izmir Tourism Awards in April 2012; and a Jack Nichol PIANC Marine Excellence Design Award in 2014.
Akaltan is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the marina. His success is evident: under his leadership, occupancy has grown from 79% to 100% and he has added
21 new berths to increase overall capacity. Nevertheless, he is relatively new to marina management. While he acted as assistant marina manager at CNMI’s Grand Harbour Marina Malta for two months, he spent most of his time there on superyacht operations. Shortly afterwards, he became marina manager at Cesme but, within two months, assumed the position of general manager, with the help of the CNMI management team. Dan Hughes, business development director at CNMI, flew out to help him with the unexpected step up.
“He has boundless energy and enthusiasm and is always receptive to new ideas,” Hughes says. “He has great attention to detail and is fastidiously on a mission to deliver the perfect marina experience to all his clients and guests – and he encourages his staff to do the same.” Akaltan says he learned more from the CNMI team in three days than in three months alone at the marina.
“Every CNMI team member is an expert in their field,” he says, “and they have the perfect combination of experience and knowledge.”
Akaltan has recently been awarded a Marine Tourism MSc, following the completion of his certificate as CMM. The programme was intense, requiring considerable study, but he was nevertheless determined to succeed. He says: “The most difficult part was writing the thesis, due to the heavy research and planning required. I had to sacrifice my days off and most of the weekends. But the subject of the
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thesis excited me a lot.” He wrote on best marina management practices, including efficient energy saving, waste, recycling and other environmental issues in the modern marina.
“I wanted to do something good for the environment and for future generations,” he explains. “Some of the best management practices are best applied when they’re taken into account at the design stage. There are some very easy practices such as, for example, using laptops instead of desktop computers (laptops consume five times less energy), using only rechargeable batteries and using water efficient shower heads.” More than willing to put his plans into action, he has implemented best management practices at Cesme Marina and continues to do so. “We have introduced environmentally-friendly practices – even simple things such as scanning boat documents rather than photocopying them in the front office, which is also a more efficient way of archiving and storing yacht information, especially when you’re dealing with around 1,500 boats per year.”
Nevertheless, he says, he has “only made small tweaks to the marina”, as the system already in place was working well. When it comes to the “perfect” marina, he believes it should offer a good location, a service well beyond expectations, with the least amount of negative impact on the environment. Today, he says, “boat owners are looking for easy and quick access to their yacht from an international airport, as well as boutique restaurants and shops close by. Security and privacy are expected at the highest level.” Additionally, captains expect detailed information on local weather and docking options, with easy waste disposal at hand and enough room to carry out maintenance work. For the crew, good facilities in which to socialise, as well as fitness facilities, are a must.
Akaltan’s ceaseless energy sees him lining up new challenges for the year ahead, including learning Spanish, joining the 1,500 swimming race, strengthening his knowledge in finance for business purposes and continuing to drive perfection at Cesme Marina.
FLOATING STRUCTURES & FLOAT TECHNOLOGY
Floating homes – patent perfect
AquaVilla Production AB has filed patents for four new products, which add extra security, strength and energy efficiency to the four models of floating houses it offers in Sweden. After many years of working with city planners, the company, which was founded in 2000 by Richard Bergström, is now selling its products in two locations in Sweden - in Stockholm Nacka at Marinstaden and in Västervik.
A new frame structure, called ‘Casabona’, helps make the houses more energy efficient. It comprises a galvanised metal structure integrated with cellular plastic or PIR insulations. AquaVilla says the resulting frame is around 30% lighter than traditional wooden frames. One of the benefits of this is that the level of insulation can be easily adjusted by varying the amount of metal profiles, enabling the company to build in colder climates. The building can also be adapted to meet local building regulations and authority requirements, as well as being built to customer specifications. The most important benefit is that the metal structure, together with hard insulation, does not suck water into the building structure because the material is nonorganic.
To increase the safety of the houses on the water, the company has developed a ‘docking buffer’. This is a connector system that prevents houses from swaying when docked to an Aqua pier and when installed in areas with wave heights under 60cm (24in). AquaVilla says the fixings in the concrete have an estimated life expectancy of 100 years, are silent and can be simply replaced if needed. Two villas can be connected to one pier, or six villas to three piers, which can also be connected. There is no upper limit for the number of piers that can be connected together, for wave heights under 15cm (6in).
Another patent is for a new system called AquaEnergySystem that uses the energy of the temperature of the water underneath the villa to heat or cool the house. Similar to geothermal heating or cooling, the system uses energy from the water, together with a heat pump and floor heating, to warm up the villa. “Regardless of the air temperature, seawater never goes below 4°C a few feet below the surface,” the company says. “The system preserves this energy in a heat pump before passing it through a hose system, which is moulded in the structure of the villa.” In the summer, the system reverses to work as a cooling system, which saves energy on air conditioning. Furthermore, because no drilling is required, the cost is just 15% of the investment normally required for a geothermal system. The hose of the collector system extracts 65-70% of the building’s heating needs from the surrounding water. It can also provide cooling underfoot during the summer.
driveways. AquaVilla says: “The system is very simple and energy efficient, inexpensive to install, maintain and keep in service.” As the water temperature is fairly consistent, it ensures an inexhaustible supply of energy from the water and installation is “a fraction [of the cost] of ground source heating systems.” The company now installs the system on all the piers and regular concrete pontoons it produces.
AquaVilla has been cooperating with mooring expert Seaflex for the past two years on the development of concepts that connect the houses to the Aqua pier or other floating structure. This led to Richard Bergström’s invention of the patented docking buffer system, which Seaflex sells internationally as a floating platform connector for houses and other heavy structures.
Seaflex CEO, Lars Brandt, stresses the importance of the mooring system. “Forces acting on any floating structure need to be handled by the mooring system,” he told Marina World. The
The heating system has another practical purpose, which is AquaVilla’s fourth patent – the AquaSlipFreeWalking system. This uses waterborne underfloor heating to heat all floors, reducing the risk of slipping on decks, gangways and
AquaVilla and Aqua pier combination is designed to handle all loadings but a floating home attached to a standard pontoon may not be as secure. “Moorings will need to be updated or the house floated on its own moorings. This is very important and unfortunately something that is often overlooked,” Brandt adds.
Contact AquaVilla in Sweden at info@aquavilla.se and Seaflex in Sweden at info@seaflex.net
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Taking floating solutions to the next level
Although a newly established specialist in floating construction solutions, Finnish company Bluet brings an impressive portfolio of projects to the table. It was founded in June last year by Tytti Sirola (managing director), Petteri Huomo (project development director) and Kimmo Saharinen (chief engineer) – the executive staff of former Marinetek Group company Marina Housing.
Bluet could be described as a spin-off of Marina Housing, and it is spinning with Marinetek’s approval. The company team now takes the lead in selling
Marinetek equipped floating solutions and will further develop these concepts using its extensive knowledge of property, construction and project management.
Strong foundations to float your docks
There are multiple styles of flotation fabricated by different manufacturing processes. Keith Boulais focuses on the Encapsulated Foam Filled Flotation requirements that produce the strongest flotation under your docks.
You are probably asking yourself why you should be concerned with the flotation of your dock system. Here are two key reasons:
• Floats are the ‘foundation’ for the pontoon/dock system.
• The ‘foundation’ cost is at least 20% of the total system cost.
With the ‘foundation’ costing at least 20% of the total cost, you really do need to know how to verify that the flotation is the strongest available. There are six standard tests that will document the manufacturing results:
1 Encasement (outer shell) Wall Thickness Test - Minimum thickness of 0.125in (3.2mm):
• Verifies manufacturing process is providing consistent wall thickness throughout entire flotation.
• Benefit - no weak spots = strength and longevity.
2 ASTM D1998-06 Falling Dart Test on Encasement/Outer Shell
• Verifies the manufacturer is using quality virgin grade raw material.
• Verifies manufacturer’s process is operating properly.
The company will continue with Marina Housing’s successful extensive cooperation with global contractors, suppliers and designers, and with Marinetek Group and its other partners.
The Bluet team had hands-on involvement in many projects when working as Marina Housing. Despite the company name, work involved far more than developing architecturally diverse floating homes but in reality encompassed an entire floating structures division under the Marinetek umbrella. This led to delivery of floating rowing stadiums, sports centres, stages, saunas, boat houses, seaplane stations, marina service buildings and a specific expertise with swimming arenas.
Structures owe their stability and durability to Marinetek’s ‘Intelligent Floating Platform’, a maintenancefree pontoon system that causes no harm to the seabed or marine life
• Benefit - flotation handles higher impact and vertical loads without bulging, cracking or splitting = longer life.
3 7 Day Hunt Water Absorption Test (maximum rate of 3lbs (1.36kg)/cf of foam): Foam Filled Flotation
• Verifies the EPS foam is fused tighter and is more rigid.
• Benefits - no cavities for water absorption into the foam = no buoyancy loss; stronger foam = absorbs heavier loads without bulging or cracking.
4 ASTM C203 Flexural Strength Test - Minimum of 5.5lbs (2.5kg)
• Verifies the EPS foam is fused properly with better resistance to water absorption.
• Benefit - provides a higher level of assurance that the flotation will not ignite if there is an accident.
6 Certified Tank Test Buoyancy
• Verifies accurate buoyancy information for proper design of total system.
Remember, the strongest flotation = the longest life = the best ROI.
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and is claimed to last for at least 50 years.
There are plenty of options and opportunities for floating swimming pools and other leisure, sports and business facilities such as restaurants, hotels and marina service buildings when planners set to work on waterfront redevelopment. The need to secure the shoreline from the impact of traditional construction and especially the need to extend land and construction areas makes unused water surface an inviting possibility.
One recent example of making use of water space to create a public leisure amenity can be found in Allas in the heart of Helsinki. Although armed with Marinetek’s experience in building urban seawater pools in Gibraltar, Norway and Denmark, Marinetek and Bluet encountered a different challenge with Allas. The completed complex features a year-round spa, pools and saunas, as well as a floating deck with a separate lounge and sports areas. The floating swimming pools use a mixture of heated mains water and filtered seawater.
Allas Sea Pool was built using modules so that the pontoons could be rearranged or dismantled and reused elsewhere and the focus of the entire project was on creating a waterfront
structure that serves many needs. “The days of building something that will serve only the needs of recreational boaters are behind us,” said Marinetek’s lead designer Timo Urala during the installation phase. “Revitalising this district requires not only a strong overall vision but lots of experience in building technically challenging structures. The client and supplier both need to approach a new kind of project with open minds. It takes bravery to tackle something like this.”
It seems that ‘bravery’ is becoming
endemic as more and more waterfront projects, such as the Bassin 7 project at Aarhus harbour in Denmark, look to include floating public amenities. Designed by Ingels’ firm BIG, the vision for Aarhus includes a public plaza, residential buildings and floating swimming pools.
Bluet works from start to finish on a floating project, developing design ideas, obtaining necessary permits for planning, design and engineering, and delivering the final floating solution. As such, it has made a seamless transition from its origins as Marina Housing, leaving Marinetek to focus more strictly on its core business of building marinas. As Sirola and her team point out, Bluet is continuing with a business that responds to proven demand, enjoys existing customer relationships and a strong cooperation network. And the growing trend for sustainable floating solutions indicates a growing market.
Contact Bluet in Finland at info@ bluet.fi and Marinetek at info@ marinetek.net
Stunning ecologically friendly floating homes (above left); the Allas Sea Pool in Helsinki (above); and the floating facilities building at Anchor Marina, Dubai (left) are good examples of projects completed by Marinetek and the Bluet team.
FLOATING STRUCTURES & FLOAT TECHNOLOGY
Functions on floaters
Norwegian floating solutions company Lite-House has designs up its sleeve for all things that float. The company believes “almost any function can be made on a floater”, from swimming pools to meeting rooms, saunas to observatories.
The advantage of floating infrastructure is undeniable. It does not use up valuable shoreline, nor is there a visible construction process on the shoreline, as new elements can be floated in as complete structures. These are flexible, reversible, can be scaled up or down, and there is often a simpler public approval process.
Lite-House has demonstrated its philosophy at the marina at Nye Arendal Gjestehavn (the New Guest Harbour) in Arendal, Norway. Here, the development project has seen LiteHouse install a floating swimming pool, shower and changing room facility, executive suite/meeting room and an office/administration centre.
The swimming pool, measuring 25x10m (82 x 33ft) and holding 60 people, floats just above the sea, giving swimmers the impression that they are in the ocean itself. The key difference, says Lite-House, is that the water temperature can be maintained at a comfortable 26°C and there is no risk of jellyfish! The ‘plug and play’ pool was built in modules, allowing the size to be adjusted as specified and it has been designed to allow a sliding roof to be mounted at a later stage for all-yearround use. All technical systems for safe operation are integrated with the pool in an attached technical room. The only connections to shore are power, fresh water and sewage. It is moored to
the seabed by eight mooring lines and a floating shower and changing room is situated alongside.
The shower facility has four showers each for men and women, offering space for benches, hangers and cabinets. The unit also has two sections for disabled users. A technical room serves all the facilities and includes a sewage pump for sending waste water back to the onshore sewage system. The floating structure is moored by four mooring lines and is connected to other facilities by means of a hinged gangway.
The meeting room, which holds up to 30 people, offers a magnificent 180º view through a curved window in front. It has bathroom facilities and a small kitchen, and can be used for private parties, cocktail receptions, exhibitions or simply as a quiet, classy relaxation area.
A floating swimming pool and additional floating infrastructure at Arendal Guest Harbour in Norway has transformed visitor amenities.
Also under development is a standardised ferry terminal for ferries up to 15m (49ft), a stage and a floating restaurant. Other examples of Lite-House’s new concepts are a quay extension/quay house and an underwater observatory. The company is also playing with designs for a sauna, health studio and adventure centre for children.
The company designs, engineers, procures, fabricates, assembles and delivers all structures. They are built
using “everlasting” materials such as concrete, glass fibre, stainless steel and glass, all of which are suitable for marine environments.
Lite-House has also built a floating centre for use as a ticket office, information centre, service station or just as an office facility for employees and guests. The design allows for the building to span one or two floors, according to preference.
“Seaside property developments are normally very popular,” the company says, “but can be challenging with respect to giving everyone access to a limited shoreline. With Lite-House’s applications this is no longer an issue, as infrastructure can be moved out into the sea.”
Contact Lite-House in Norway at ah@lite-house.no
FLOATING STRUCTURES & FLOAT TECHNOLOGY
Proven floats for St Croix project
River City Welding of Stockholm, Wisconsin, has been relying on Ace floats to support its galvanised steel truss frame dock system for over 20 years. Owner Wayne Prokosch recently secured a rebuild contract for Mulberry Point Marina on the St Croix River and included the floats in his pitch for the project.
The marina directors were given a run-down on the industry standard testing undertaken by Ace floats manufacturer Den Hartog Industries and they also met other marina owners and operators in the area who had installed the product. The order was confirmed and the floats will be delivered in early July.
Den Hartog claims to be the largest single-site rotational moulder in North America and has been manufacturing Ace foam-filled floats for 25 years. Nearly 80 different float sizes are offered for new or retrofit marina applications.
All Ace floats are of plastic exterior one-piece seamless shell design to prevent leakage and separation caused by weak joints. The drum wall is made of tough virgin polyethylene with UV inhibitors and has a nominal thickness of 0.15in (3.8mm) and a minimum thickness of 1.125in (28.5mm) to ensure strength and durability. The top of the shell is flat with moulded-in mounting slots for easy attachment to any dock frame and the interior is filled with expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. The foam is steam pressured for a tight fit that provides the highest buoyancy possible.
The floats meet or exceed crucial tests such as the Hunt Water Absorption Test, Falling Dart and ultrasonic wall thickness testing.
A dock installation project on Apache Lake in Apache Junction, Arizona, using Ace floats.
Contact Den Hartog Industries at sales@acefloatdrums.com
Award for kayak launch
EZ Dock won a National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the docking category at the Miami International Boat Show in February for its new EZ Kayak Launch. It was one of 19 winners out of 63 products evaluated by Boating Writers International.
“The EZ Kayak Launch is a beautifully simple idea creating access to paddle sports for all ages and experience levels,” said one of the judges. Ken Schober, vice president of sales for EZ Dock, added “we’re thrilled to receive recognition for this product. Much of our success as a company has been through our collaboration with our sales network on innovation and design, and this award proves that to be a winning formula.”
The patent pending product was designed from the ground up to provide a new level of stability, security
Marina develops concierge app
Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach, Queensland, has taken customer service for guests and visitors to another level by launching an e-concierge service in the form of a marina app. Available through Google and the Apple store, the Stay.Play.Explore app provides unprecedented access to information about the marina, its services and its surroundings in the Whitsundays.
The Abell Point Marina app is the brainchild of marina dockhand Matthew Smith. Smith saw a gap in the marina’s wide-ranging services, which he believed could be leveraged with digital technology.
marina. It includes contact details for the full range of commercial operators who call Abell Point Marina home. Finally, the Explore section focuses on how best to enjoy
and simplicity for kayaks and canoes. The port features innovative built-in hand holds to help the user pull onto the port or push into the water via the entries/exits on each side. One-piece construction, integrated paddle notches and v-shaped entry make launching and docking safe, easy and dry – even as water levels change.
The EZ Kayak Launch integrates perfectly with EZ Dock products and with other launch set-ups, and can be connected to virtually any existing dock, regardless of its material or mooring. Contact EZ Dock in the USA at info@ez-dock.com
“The original inspiration for creating an e-concierge app came after directing many vessels to berths using verbal directions and visual references,” he said. This led him to think about an interactive map as a way for customers to easily locate a berth, access local information and services, and manage their marina experience. “Providing a source of information, links and maps, as well as the potential to include more features, it is my hope that the Abell Point Marina E-concierge can become a valuable resource for our customers,” Smith added.
Guests and visitors to the marina are able to download the app before they arrive and review a wide range of information to assist with planning their stay.
The app is intelligently designed into three key sections. The Stay section focuses on marina berthing and gives a detailed marina map, weather updates and contact information for a wide range of marine services. The Play section focuses on dining and accommodation, marina and local events, and shopping and pampering services available in and around the
the Whitsunday Islands and mainland coast. With maps and ‘hidden gems’, this section is aimed at helping guests and visitors make the most of their Whitsunday experience.
Abell Point Marina general manager, Luke McCaul, sees the app as a valuable boost for customer services.
“The focus of the Blue Carpet Treatment we offer at Abell Point Marina is to go that extra mile for our customers, enhance their marina experience and in their absence give them the peace of mind that their boat is being well looked after. By providing guests, visitors and potential customers with an e-concierge app they can access on their mobile device or tablet, we are assimilating all the important information about the marina, the marina village and our range of services into one place,’’ he commented.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Teak look for Mini Mesh
Dura Composites has introduced a teak coloured version of its Mini Mesh Dura Grating to complement its range of Teak Ultra Deck composite timber decking and fenders.
Dura Grating is a highly engineered structural flooring system manufactured using advanced composite technology. It boasts exceptionally high degrees of slip resistance and can be used in a variety of applications to replace steel, other metal and timber. The product is corrosion resistant, can be cut to size on site using standard power tools and can be manoeuvred into place with ease due to its light weight. Aside from the new teak colour, green, grey and sand versions are offered.
Contact Dura Composites at enquiries@duracomposites. com
Golden dock manufacture
Golden Boat Lifts has launched a separate dock manufacturing company called Golden Marine Systems. Established to design, engineer and manufacture customised floating aluminium docks and gangways, it will focus on high standards using only premium quality marine grade aluminium and stainless steel to create docks with life expectancy of over 35 years.
Golden Marine Systems is headed up by Michael Shanley, a well known 35-year marina industry veteran who is chair of the Florida Clean Boating Partnership. “Michael has a great reputation throughout the national boating community, especially
Launch and track in record time
A new boat launch scheduling app with bundled asset tracking and dock management capabilities was promoted at January’s International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.
Developed by Travis Wolfe, ‘SpeedyDock’ fits easily into existing work patterns to enhance customer experience and help the marina team increase efficiency and save on communication time. It has been designed to offer users full support no matter where they are located and supports a wide range of devices from Android phones and tablets to iPhones, iPads and desktops.
SpeedyDock can be used by marina managers and customers to manage and control a range of marina tasks: boat launches can be scheduled by managers and customers and updates and requests sent straight to the field via text or email alerts; drystack customers can
notify staff when their boat needs racking; a drystack can be modelled using flexible grids to easily assign boats to racks; and maps of slip layouts can quickly be built using satellite and aerial dock imagery to share with staff. Boats and slips can be tagged with barcodes and scanned later with the app for quick access to vessel/slip status or location.
The app has speed in its name and was built with speed in mind on top of a fast, reliable framework provided with in-depth documentation.
SpeedyDock can be customised for any marina to promote branding to customers.
Contact SpeedyDock at travis@speedydock.com
in the marina industry,” said Bill Golden, CEO of Golden Boat Lifts. “His knowledge and experience will be a great asset to our company and clients worldwide.”
Contact Golden Marine Systems at mshanley@ goldenmarinesystems.com
Oyster Cove flies Clean Marina flag
Oyster Cove Marina in Tasmania, Australia, was awarded International Clean Marina Level 3 accreditation in February – the first marina in Tasmania to achieve this status.
The recently upgraded 240berth marina incorporates extensive on-site services including a chandlery, boat sales agent, sail maker, shipwrights, a 50 tonne boat hoist, hardstand area for boat maintenance, spray sheds, a 24-hour refuelling wharf, and marina office, as well as visitor berthing at the eastern-most arm of the marina. It was originally established in 1983.
The International Clean Marina environmental programme is administered by the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and a Level 3 accreditation requires a solid commitment from participating marinas to environmental best practice.
Oyster Cove Marina owner, Phil Boustead, commented: “As a multi-faceted marina facility, it is essential all components are operating
both individually and collectively at the highest level of performance. The Clean Marinas programme provides us with specific criteria to assess the environmental performance of our marina operations and complements our environmental policies, plans and operations.”
Marina manager, John Brand, added: “Oyster Cove is proud to be recognised
as the first Clean Marina in Tasmania under the MIA programme. Being able to fly the Clean Marina flag is an important signal that we are committed to high environmental standards and will further encourage us to continually improve our operations and environmental performance.”
Contact the MIA at info@marinas.net.au
Slipway Trailers
Platform for superyacht berths
Finding a suitable berth for a superyacht is all set to be an easier process thanks to the launch of a global online marina platform called LuxBerths.
Launched at the Thailand Yacht Show in Phuket last December, LuxBerths has a database of over 500 marinas collectively offering over 18,000 superyacht berths. Yacht operators can search, select and book easily and conveniently.
“The LuxBerths platform provides a unique gateway for captains and owners to simply compare marinas plus book berths seamlessly online whilst saving money on more traditional booking options,” explains LuxBerths CEO James Wickens.
As well as providing fast, convenient booking options, LuxBerths will offer captains up to date information on individual marinas as well as in depth destination features that will provide insights to key yachting locations.
Fort Lauderdale office for BMI
Bellingham Marine has opened a new office in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, adjacent to the world famous Bahia Mar Yachting Center. It will serve southern Florida as well as the Caribbean market.
“Having a local presence in southern Florida helps us gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by marina owners and operators in the region,” said Bellingham Marine president Everett Babbitt. “It also enables us to better provide a timely response, reliable service and localised support to our clients in and around the Caribbean.”
“Although we pride
One of the first groups to sign up to the platform is the Aseanarean Bluewater Alliance (ABA), the prestigious group of 13 marinas in Asia that includes Raffles Marina, Ocean Marina Yacht Club and Phuket Boat Lagoon.
Raffles Marina CEO Ray Parry, comments:
“The industry is developing fast and it’s important that yachting embraces new technology and all the advantages that it provides. This platform not only allows our alliance to promote our individual marinas but also our destination, so it’s a great boost for the superyacht community in Asia and beyond.”
Contact LuxBerths at contact@luxberths.com
ourselves in being an international marina builder and dock manufacturer, we also take pride in maintaining small company values, where accessibility, relationships within the local community and support of local associations remains paramount,” he added.
The office is Bellingham’s eighth in the USA.
Contact Bellingham Marine at bmi@bellingham-marine.com
Lindley invests in design and engineering
A new marine engineering company called Salt Technologies has been opened by Portuguese company Grupo Lindley in London, UK. Formed to offer design and engineering of marine structures, it further expands Lindley’s abilities to develop new products and respond to unique projects with bespoke solutions. It also offers top level design services having signed a partnership with renowned naval architect Tony Castro.
Pedro Arriaga, Salt Technologies general manager, says that the company offers ‘a fresh approach to maritime engineering by bringing together old-timers with decades of experience and a new generation of engineers, proficient in the latest analytical tools’. “Part of our challenge is to ensure that the two generations communicate effectively but, when we get it right, our
customers get the best of both worlds,” he adds.
Salt Technologies joins three other Grupo Lindley companies: Ahlers Lindley, manufacturer of floating equipment for marinas and harbours; Almarin, manufacturer of marine aids to navigation; and Almovi, distributor of cargo handling equipment for harbour and industrial applications. Contact Grupo Lindley at geral@lindley.pt
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Index to Advertisers
Bellingham Marine, USA 6 & 7
Best Marine Solutions, USA 67
Bluet, Finland 19
Boatlift, Italy 18
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, UK 12
City of Antibes/Gallice Marina, France 24
City of Antibes/Vauban Marina, France 22
Conolift by Kropf Industrial, Canada 46
Deep Glow, USA 40
Dura Composites, UK 47
Eaton Marina Power & Lighting, USA 14 & 15
FGM, Italy 42
GH Cranes & Components, Spain 48
Gael Force Engineering, UK 40
Gigieffe, Italy 18
Golden Boat Lifts, USA 64
Grupo Lindley, Portugal 50
Hazelett Marine, USA 48
Hiscox, UK 46
HydroHoist, USA 64
IWMC 2018, New Zealand 28
Ingemar, Italy 16
Inland & Coastal Marinas, Ireland 30
JLD International, Netherlands 58
Livart Marine, China 45
METSTRADE, Netherlands 20
M-Tech, Australia 37
Maricer, UK 32
Marina Electrical Equipment, USA 39
Marina Master by IRM, Slovenia 54
Marina Projects, UK 42
Marine Travelift, USA 68
Marinetek, Finland 4
Markel International, UK 40
Martini Alfredo, Italy 32
Orsta Breakwater, Netherlands 36
Oscar Siches/Marina Matters, Spain 60
Pacsoft, New Zealand 50
Pile Ring, New Zealand 58
Plus Marine, Italy 30
Poralu Marine, France 34 & 35
Rolec Services, UK 10
Roodberg - a brand of Frisian Industries, Netherlands 63
SF Marina System, Sweden 2
Seaflex, Sweden 8
Seijsener Marina Services, Netherlands 54
Superior Group, Australia 58
Twinwood by Soprefa, Portugal 48
Vileo Marinas, Finland 54
Walcon Marine, UK 41
Wise Handling, UK 50
Lock-together workboats
Connecticut-based Lamor USA Corporation has introduced a versatile multipurpose connectable plastic workboat to the marina sector.
Called the Lamor Seahunter, it can be used as a platform, as a single powered vessel or in lockable combinations. Each hull is designed to be connected to another, either at port, starboard or bow with simple lockable pins.
The catamaran shaped hull is manufactured in rotomoulded thermo plastic (PE), for a durable and low maintenance surface, and can be equipped with up to a 50hp outboard engine. Additional options include a steering console with hydraulic steering, electric start, trim/tilt, propeller protection guard, anti-skid material on all flooring, manual davit, tow bar, rear entry ladder, side ladder, cleats, railings, sun cover and trailer.
The Seahunter can carry up to seven passengers and is easily transported
on trailers, in trucks, containers etc. The hulls can also be stored on top of each other. Each hull weighs less than 1,000lbs (453kg).
Manufactured in Norway, Spain and Finland, the Seahunter has a popular following in commercial environments. Dan Beyer, general manager of Lamor USA, is enthusiastic about the vessel’s versatility. “I have successfully used the Seahunter in oil spill response operations and since my passion is fishing and hunting, I realised its value in transporting supplies, including four-wheelers, and people to and from their sail boats in marinas, as well as a general platform in secluded harbours, lakes and bays,” he says.
