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IRL or URL?
If you are a regular conference attendee, you understand that there is value in face-to-face or IRL (In Real life) networking. But it’s sometimes a tough decision to find the time, pay the fee and face the aggravations of international (and often domestic) travel in an increasingly security-conscious world. Is it truly beneficial?
Thom Singer (www.thomsinger.com), a professional speaker who is known as the ‘Conference Catalyst’, acknowledges that it’s easy to ‘talk yourself out’ of attending annual meetings year after year. In MasterCard Business Network Blog, he writes: “business owners are busy, so the thought of taking a few days away from the office to participate in a conference, trade show, convention or seminar can seem like a waste of time. However, these live meetings might be just what you need to uncover new ways to grow your business.
“Many think that being around competitors can be a waste of time, or worse, a chance for others to steal their ideas. But not everyone in your business is actually a competitor, as many can be allies and friends. The mindset you choose about participating in events will impact your results,” he adds.
Singer gives five reasons for attending a conference:
• educational opportunities - “no matter how experienced you are at your business, everyone can learn. Working in a small business venture can often be isolating, and without exposure to a variety of points of view, we can miss new trends that can impact future results.”
• Networking with peers - “avoiding peers for fear of others discovering your competitive advantage can actually limit your own success. Collaboration is the way to approach networking.”
• Meeting new vendors and suppliers – “industry suppliers are some of the best people for you to get to know if you want to learn more about the current business climate.”
• Positioning yourself as an expert – “when you are active in your industry, you can develop a reputation as an expert to your peers and your clients. Like it or not, others like to associate with the experts in any industry.”
• Have fun – “being in business should be rewarding and fun…Industry conferences can add a layer of enjoyment to managing your career growth by mixing a social aspect into your learning and industry branding efforts.”
He sums up, “Many falsely believe that since they can now access industry information via the internet that the days of the live meeting are gone. The truth is, meetings are more important than ever. The value in meetings comes from the human-to-human connections that occur…It is the people that bring the ROI to your time at a conference.”
Don’t be an armchair networker, see you at the next conference!
Carol Fulford Editor
‘Rolls Royce’ marina for Ritz Carlton
BAHRAIN: Poralu Marine and its Middle East partner United Marine Trading (UMT) have completed a luxurious 36-berth marina for the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama, the capital of the island kingdom of Bahrain. The quality installation, which was designed, manufactured and assembled in just a few months in 2017, replaces a dilapidated system.
Poralu and UMT delivered 1,000m² (10,764ft²) of aluminium pontoons and fingers to accommodate boats of 8 to 20m (26 to 66ft) in general – a 27m (88ft) vessel has also made the marina its home port.
All floating elements are decked using Ecoteck and related accessories, such as utility points for water and electricity, fire extinguishers and buoys were provided.
“The strength of Poralu Marine, which puts our brand at the height of quality, is our ability to perfectly incorporate personalised equipment like Ecoteck decking and coloured fenders with urban décor to create unique combinations. This is the reason our client was able to tell us we had built ‘the Rolls Royce of marinas’,” explained Benjamin Violet, manager of the Poralu Marine office in Dubai.
Ministry awards Paralimni concession
CYPRUS: UK-based Marina Projects has announced that PMV Maritime Holdings has been awarded the concession to develop Paralimni Marina. The agreement was signed in January by Mr George Lakkotrypis, the Minister for Energy, Commerce, Industry & Tourism at the Paralimni Municipality in the Famagusta District.
Paralimni Marina will be developed by PMV Maritime Holdings in association with Marina Projects, which has been working alongside the directors of PMV since the announcement of the concession contest in June 2015. Marina Projects produced the concept design for the winning bid and will be actively involved as the development is taken through the detailed design and construction stages. Following completion, the company will also be engaged for the ongoing management and operation of the marina.
The Paralimni Marina scheme is a mixed use waterfront development incorporating 195 apartments, 27 commercial units, a yacht club and visitor facilities, together with a 300berth marina for vessels up to 25m (82ft). Due to be fully operational in 2021, it will be the first dedicated leisure marina on the attractive Protaras coastline and will benefit and support the growth of nautical tourism in the region.
Marine & Property buys fourth Welsh marina
UK: The Marine & Property Group has purchased 450-berth Burry Port Marina in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The marina complements the company’s existing marinas in Cardiff, Aberystwyth and Port Dinorwic.
The acquisition follows on from a successful water injection dredging campaign carried out by the company at the marina to improve access in and around the harbour. The Marine Group worked closely with Carmarthenshire Council and presented a long-term investment programme to develop the
marina. Plans include a rolling dredging programme, new marina buildings and a bar/coffee shop. As part of the agreement, the dock walls will be renovated by the Council.
Marine & Property Group director, Christopher Odling-Smee, said: “We are excited to be working closely with
Carmarthenshire Council to develop Burry Port Marina into a first-class facility and a sustainable destination, alongside their greater initiative to develop the landside area adjacent to the marina. The planned creation of a leisure quarter and residential development will greatly complement our plans for the marina.”
Marasi Marina launched at Dubai show
UAE: Dubai Properties used the 2018 Dubai International Boat Show as the launch pad for Marasi Marina, the first of four marinas planned for the Marasi Business Bay project (see Marina World Jan/Feb 2018). As of January this year, the 157-berth members-only marina has been managed entirely by ART Marine.
Opening in time for the 2018 yachting season, Marasi Marina has eight interconnected architecturally-themed floating concrete piers supplied by Bellingham Marine partner Septech and anchored by Seaflex. The pontoons incorporate palm trees, complete with irrigation system.
Speaking at the launch, Raed Al Nuaimi, the newly-appointed group chief executive officer of Dubai Properties, said: “Marasi Marina offers a picturesque backdrop to the much-anticipated waterfront living community that is taking shape in the middle of Business Bay. We take pride in delivering phase one of our vision
of transforming the 64-million square foot area into a vibrant, urban lifestyle destination and we will continue to add new experiences for residents and visitors, with the aim of strengthening Dubai’s reputation as a global city of the future.”
Bruno Meier, chief operating officer at ART Marine, said the company was proud to be partnering with Dubai Properties on one of the world’s most ambitious yachting hubs. He described the Marasi Marina management contract as “the next chapter of growth for ART Marine, further expanding our portfolio of nine existing marinas in the Arab region.”
No to Mangles Bay, yes to Rockingham?
AUSTRALIA: The controversial Mangles Bay Marina and associated residential plan in Perth, WA, has been abandoned largely because of environmental concerns. Conservationists were most particularly concerned about the impact of fish breeding and feeding grounds for a special colony of ‘little penguins’. WA Planning Minister Ms Rita Saffioti made the decision.
According to reports in The West Australian, however, the nearby proposal for a 500-berth marina and retail centre in Rockingham is garnering good support.
Although a formal development application was not filed as Marina World closed for press, the Port Rockingham Marina already has environmental approval.
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Safe Harbor buys marinas in Palm Beach
USA: Old Port Cove Holdings (OPC) of North Palm Beach, Florida, is selling its portfolio of Palm Beach County assets to Safe Harbor Marinas.
The sale includes three fullservice marina properties – Old Port Cove Marina, North Palm Beach Marina and New Port Cove Marine Center. Cumulatively, the marinas can accommodate nearly 650 vessels ranging in size from 20ft (6m) day boats to 200ft (61m) megayachts. The sale also includes the Cove Plaza office/retail complex and Sandpiper’s Cove restaurant and bar.
OPC president Richard G. Morgan said “the entire OPC team is thrilled and excited to become part of the Safe Harbor family.”
As owner/operator, OPC has been a leader in the marina industry in the Palm Beaches since the early 1970s. Over the years, it has replaced all the docks at each of the marinas while keeping the environment and a boater friendly approach in mind.
“The Old Port Cove team and their first class collection of assets are a great addition to our evergrowing portfolio,” said Jason Hogg, senior vice president of Safe Harbor Marinas. “We understand just how special these assets are and we are committed to see them grow and thrive for years to come.”
Safe Harbor Marinas claims to be the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world.
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PCM joins IGY management portfolio
ITALY: Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) has secured a contract to manage Porto Cervo Marina (PCM) in northern Sardinia and its associated boatyard. The agreement includes IGY marketing, branding and customer service.
IGY Marinas CEO, Tom Mukamal, said “we are honoured to have the opportunity to partner with the owners of Porto Cervo Marina and the historic Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, as well as the local community in Sardinia, to bring value to clients, customers and
stakeholders. We are looking forward to the upcoming season and growing our business in the Mediterranean.”
Porto Cervo Marina is a 700-berth facility that caters for yachts up to 160m (525ft). It is the nineteenth marina in the expanding IGY portfolio.
Tuckahoe Holdings buys Meeco Sullivan
USA: Tuckahoe Holdings, a family run and family controlled private investment firm based in Richmond, Virginia, has purchased marina systems supplier Meeco Sullivan. Tuckahoe focuses on acquiring businesses it can own and invest in on a permanent basis.
Meeco Sullivan, formed as a merger between Sullivan Flotation Systems and Atlantic Meeco three years ago, has been on a mission of growth and expansion. It has made significant investment in production facilities and processes and, as senior vice president and national sales manager Ralph Morley confirms, the effort has paid off. “2016 and 2017 were record years for Meeco Sullivan as we continued to win more than our fair share of new contracts for freshwater/saltwater and covered/uncovered floating systems.”
Stuart Farrell, managing partner with Tuckahoe Holdings, commented: “We are very impressed with Meeco Sullivan’s track record, operations and people and we are fully committed to investing and supporting its continued growth and longevity as a leader in the marina industry. At Tuckahoe Holdings we put people first and their enduring success and safety are just as critical as exemplary financial performance. We see a very bright future for Meeco Sullivan.”
Freedom Boat Club heads for Europe
USA: Freedom Boat Club (FBC) has signed an alliance agreement with French boatbuilder Jeanneau to cooperatively develop Freedom Boat Club franchises among its European dealer network. FBC is the largest boat club in North America and has over 150 locations in 29 US states and Canada.
“We are very pleased to be working directly with Jeanneau in the launch of our successful boat club franchise throughout Europe,” said FBC president and CEO John Giglio. “Jeanneau and its dealers clearly understand and embrace the benefits of the sharing economy, and the boat club model specifically.”
Based on current interest and development activity, Giglio expects to announce that multiple clubs are operational in France this quarter, with additional expansion elsewhere throughout Europe to follow. He believes the new international drive will be good for business but also very good for North America’s 30,000-plus FBC members and those who will join in other countries.
“One of the most exciting aspects of this international expansion is our exclusive membership benefit featuring reciprocity,” he added. “Our Freedom Boat Club members around the world will enjoy full access to our fleet of boats wherever clubs exist, and that will now include international ports of call.”
“The boat clubs are a real trend that our dealers are keen to develop,” confirms Jean-Paul Chapeleau, Jeanneau CEO. “For Jeanneau dealers, it’s a unique opportunity to benefit from an experienced partner while launching this new service to our customers.”
Start but don’t finish…
GREECE: The Greek Government has passed a new law which prohibits yachts not in possession of a Greek commercial licence from commencing and ending charter in Greek waters. Foreign flagged yachts in possession of the licence are able to start and end charters within Greece freely without restriction.
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New customs point welcomes superyachts to Gold Coast
AUSTRALIA: A new customs point at Southport Yacht Club now enables foreign superyachts and other international vessels to sail directly into the Gold Coast for customs clearance. Until last year, superyachts had to clear customs elsewhere, which meant the Coast often missed out on the lucrative superyacht market.
Mark Riddell, Southport Yacht Club waterfront manager, said the Club had cleared around 35 boats when this announcement was made end of February, making a “tremendous difference” to the Gold Coast.
The decision to include Southport on the list of approved international arrival points is the result of continuous lobbying by Superyacht Australia, government representatives and marine industry stalwarts.
At this stage, the message that this facility is available is being continuously
promoted to the global superyacht fleet to confirm that international vessels are welcomed to the Coast. If the much needed changes to the charter regulations for foreign flagged vessels come into force, there will certainly be an increase in the number of superyachts clearing at Southport.
The closest customs clearing facility to Southport is located at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard in Brisbane. Rivergate, like Southport, provides access to excellent and world renowned refit and maintenance facilities.
D-Marin boosts Adriatic business
MONTENEGRO: Azmont Investments, the developer of the Portonovi Resort, has appointed Doğuş Group company D-Marin to manage Portonovi Marina in Montenegro. D-Marin runs ten marinas in the eastern Mediterranean where customers and business partners are able to enjoy premier hospitality and benefit from a wide range of bespoke services.
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With 380 wet berths for yachts up to 65m (215ft), Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Thailand has won a Best Marina Development in Asia award at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards in Phuket. Charlotte Niemiec invites harbour master, Scott Finsten, to talk shop
Situated on the golden stretch of Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Ocean Marina Yacht Club was the first marina in the Gulf of Thailand and remains the biggest in Southeast Asia. Its history goes back to 1980, when owner Kris Assakul drove east from Bangkok looking for “a place to build a marina”, says Finsten. He drove east for three hours and found nothing. On the way back, he stopped for lunch with his driver and stumbled across some land that ultimately became the site of the marina today.
He purchased the 47.5 acres (19ha) of land and used it for boat building, which continues today on a much larger scale. The first boat to be built and launched on the property was the famous Mirabella 1 yacht. Together with a boat building factory, he set to work building the yacht club and the first of two condominium towers, San Marino. Building in phases
The marina was built in six phases. Because the marina site was initially quite exposed, a sea wall was built
first. “After searching the world for the best, Assakul had a Spanish company design a sea wall around the marina,” Finsten says. At the time, the design for the marina inside the wall extended out 500m (1,640ft), with a width of 300m (984ft). Inside, a 500 berth marina was planned which, Finsten adds, was “amazing for a number of reasons. Primarily, the obstacles were great. Thailand at the time imposed duties of more than 200% to import a boat. Because of this, there were not many boats about (around five, to be precise), and little was known about the region. Also, while keen fishermen, Asians did not enjoy boating for fun. This is changing, gradually,” as evidenced by the fact the marina is almost always at full occupancy.
Work started on the break wall in about 1987 and took two to three years to complete. Another two years passed before the first of the floating berths was installed. During this time, boats that had anchored
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A busy atmosphere during the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show.
within the sea wall simply waited. Phase two saw the dredging of the marina and the completion of the first berths – the outermost F and G arms. The pontoons consisted of a floating type, with foam/plastic floats and a timber deck system from US-based Atlantic Marina Services (later to be Atlantic Meeco and now Meeco Sullivan). In addition to the pontoons, the marina ordered a 25 tonne straddle carrier from Marine Travelift, a forklift drystack system and a tractor for launching trailer boats.
During phase three in 2007, three more arms were added – arms B, C and D. Again, these were built using the Atlantic system. Three years after this phase Finsten joined the team, travelling up from Sydney in January 2010. “The first on the list of jobs was to expand the marina,” he says.
Two years later, phase four saw the existing F and G arms replaced and the marina was expanded with new E and H arms. “We designed a mix of 12m (39ft) and 20m (66ft) berths utilising the existing piling. As the piling was already in place, with the help of designers at Poralu we managed to build the berths incorporating internal pile guides and extending the 12m berths past the pile to get the full length,” Finsten explains. Rolec Spinnaker series pedestals were installed on the berths. The marina was dredged a second time and electrical capacity was increased by installing an additional 500KVA transformer.
Once phase four had finished, the
Scott Finsten (right) holding the Ocean Marina Yacht Club trophy at the 2018 Christofle Yacht Style awards.
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marina began its marketing strategy by staging the first Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show six months later. “We started off quite small,” Finsten says, “but intentionally interactive with a fair type atmosphere. We used our 16m (53ft) and 13m (43ft) sailing catamarans we have for charter and offered free trips to introduce visitors to boating. This was a huge hit, and we continue to offer this at our boat shows as it gives non-boat owners a taste of the yachting lifestyle.”
Taking things up a notch
In November 2014 – with the trend towards superyachts – phase five focused on larger boats. Increasing the size of the berths was one aim, but another was to address the utilities. “As some of the larger berths were 500m (1,640ft) to 700m (2,296ft) away from
our transformers (and they needed 250 amps and three-phase power) we needed a lot of power,” Finsten explains. Dredging further to ensure larger boats could be accommodated, they added another transformer – this time a 2,500KVA – to provide the high amperage three-phase power required and upgraded the electrical cables. Again, Poralu was chosen to design and build the arms to their requirements and Rolec Spinnakers were installed. The fuel station was moved from the fixed concrete jetty to the floating pontoon and Poralu managed to provide a specific fuel pontoon that enabled them to capture any spills or leaks. At the time, they incorporated a fuel management system that reported usage, fuel levels, water in the tanks and automated daily reporting. The marina now has capacity for between ten and 12 superyachts.
“Currently, we are under way in our latest phase of work, involving the
replacement of the last remaining components of the old Atlantic system and increasing the capacity of the marina,” Finsten says. Poralu will replace and extend the length of piers B, C and D by 30m (98ft). The existing piers, E and F, will be extended 30m and the T-head for pier G will be lengthened from 50m to 60m (197ft) and replaced with a heavier profile to suit the requirements of berthing superyachts. An additional two new arms will be built, with pier K holding 20m (66ft) berths and pier L holding one 20m (66ft) berth and two 8m (26ft) berths. “Again, using Poralu, we are able to re-use the sections on the G arm T-head on pier K,” Finsten adds. This time around, the marina has selected M-Tech to supply the pedestals and chose the Platinum series.
All piers have security gates and access is available via a golf cart service.
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The marina has Marine Travelift 25 tonne and 75 tonne straddle carriers. The 75 tonne carrier has been customised to make it a little wider so as to handle the many catamarans in the marina.
In 2014, hardstand space was doubled and now has capacity for 20 boats up to 30m (100ft), with plans in place to increase the hardstand space in 2019/20. The marina has a Clark forklift for lifting boats in and out of the drystack with a 1.8m (6ft) negative lift for launching directly into the water.
The marina sells unleaded and diesel fuel, the latter of which has high-flow and standard flow rates. “The biggest fuel customer we have had to date is the 63m (206ft) superyacht ‘Suri’, which bunkered 260,000 litres of diesel and unleaded fuel – and we even sourced aviation fuel for the sea plane,” Finsten says. A portable pump is available but, as demand for this grows, the marina is looking to install a fixed unit near the fuel station.
Security is excellent – in 2011, a card access system and CCTV was installed, with further plans to upgrade this year.
The marina has spared no expense in investing in the best facilities and offering world-class amenities. In addition to the marina, the impressive yacht club offers 51 accommodation rooms – all of which face the marina. It is decorated in a classic yacht style and is complete with restaurants and bars. A sports complex boasts tennis and squash courts, a 25m (82ft) indoor lap pool, a children’s pool, outdoor pool, fitness centre, aerobic room, male and female sauna and massage areas and a snooker/billiards room.
The marina is protected by a distinctive U-shaped breakwater.
Food and beverages are served at five different locations: the Harbour Lounge, Clipper Corner, Captains Table, Neptune Palace and Sun Deck Bar.
Outstripping the competition
In 1997, another marina (Lakeside) was built closer to Bangkok and another across the Gulf in Hua Hin in about 2000, with around 20 and 120 berths respectively. Further south, near the border between Thailand and Cambodia, there are two or three very small marinas. There are four marinas in Phuket: Royal Phuket Marina and Phuket Boat Lagoon are both around 200 berths, while Ao Po Grand Marina and Yacht Haven Marina hold around 300 each.
“When I talk about Ocean Marina, I try to explain how comprehensive it is,” says Finsten. “Some marinas might have a haul out yard, some might have a drystack, some have a few tenants, but rarely do you find a marina with all of this plus more. We feel it is important to have a diversity of tenants at the marina, offering as much as
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Clipper Corner is a traditional style bar and restaurant, one of five on-site dining options.
possible for visitors. For example, in electronics, we have B&G, Garmin, Hummingbird, Lowrance, Raymarine and Simrad all based here. We have an international paint shop, two chandleries, a boating toy store, plus all the usual shipwright and mechanical services available.”
The marina is located a short drive from Bangkok and one hour from the main Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok) Airport. It is situated in exquisite cruising grounds. There are over 40 islands locally and 187 islands in the Gulf of Thailand with amazing white sand beaches, crystal clear water and “nobody around”, Finsten says, making it a paradise to cruise. It boasts fantastic diving spots such as Koh Tao, Koh Phangnan, Koh Samui and the Ang Thong National Park. Closer to the Cambodian border is Koh Chang, Koh Mak, Koh Mood and various smaller islands offering great diving and snorkelling.
With the Thai government’s EEC project driving infrastructure development, and recent changes to the customs regulations allowing international yachts to stay longer, the signs are positive for continued growth in Thailand’s east coast marine leisure sector. This year, Ocean Marina Yacht Club will cater to the increased demand by expanding further, installing an additional 60 berths, replacing older ones and continuing to improve overall efficiency.
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Michigan yard buys hydraulic trailer
Canadian company Kropf Industrial, the manufacturer of Conolift boat moving equipment, has delivered an SP-100 self-propelled hydraulic trailer (below) to ME Yacht Restoration, a service and storage provider located in Holland, Michigan, USA. The robust hydraulic trailer will be used to launch and retrieve vessels weighing up to 100 tons on a slipway.
The diesel-powered unit with front and rear-wheel drive and 180° front steering provides reliable service and exceptional manoeuvrability. The trailer features a frame that expands hydraulically in width, frame lift and hydraulic arms, and a hydraulically raised and lowered engine compartment for deep-water operations. All functions are controlled from a radio remote control unit.
The trailer gives ME Yacht Restoration the capacity to launch and retrieve a wide range of vessels safely and efficiently and it was a crucial resource in the development of its new service and storage facility. This includes a new launch ramp and a building with 70,000ft² (6,503m²) of space. The trailer’s flexible design allows it to be adjusted to handle a wide range of vessel types and sizes, and the frame lift provides for simple lift and set operations.
ME Yacht Restoration is an experienced and highly reputable company providing repairs, service, upgrades and storage to boats of all types and sizes. The company employs a range of skilled tradespeople, enabling it to provide a full range of services while maintaining control of the timelines and budget of each project.
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Seaview opts for bigger hoist
Towards the end of 2017, Italian manufacturer Boat Lift delivered an 80 ton hoist to the long-established Seaview Boatyard in Seattle. And the company received a further boost to its US order book early this year by delivering a 110 ton hoist to Hurricane Cove Marina in Florida.
Seaview Boatyard, founded in 1973 at Shilshole Bay Marina as a haul-out facility, has continuously expanded. Its owners now operate three full service yards in Washington State’s Puget Sound area and have created one of the largest and busiest boatyard companies on the west coast. Renowned for deep environmental commitment, Seaview was among the first in the state to become a Certified Leadership Clean Boatyard by the Clean Boating Foundation.
When replacing its 50 ton hoist in Seaview West with an 80 ton machine, the yard benefited from a range of Boat Lift options and features, including extended upper beam for handling sailboats. The machine comes with Boat Lift’s remote assistance system enabling diagnostics, calibration, testing and major operations to be conducted by the company’s technical office team in Italy. This minimises potential downtime and guarantees the machine is always functioning at its optimum level. E: info@boatlift.it
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Delivering reliability and customer service
When selecting the correct boat moving equipment, a boatyard manager must ensure the machinery fits the specific needs of the yard; that it is of sound quality; and that after sales and service support is available to keep everything in tip top working order and minimise downtime if breakdowns occur. USbased Marine Travelift (MT) has specialised in meeting these requirements for decades; and sells and supports its equipment at an international level while continuing to upgrade and innovate.
Let’s look at three different customers: the relatively new Marina Itajaí in Santa Catarina, southern Brazil; the long-established iconic Newport Shipyard in Rhode Island on the US New England coast; and The Boat Works in the heart of the impressive Gold Coast Marine Precinct in Australia. All three have at least one Marine Travelift machine.
Marina Itajaí opened in January 2016 in the centre of the city of Itajaí, an important tourist destination with a rich nautical history. The facility has 165 wet slips and covered drystack buildings for 155 smaller boats. It caters for motorboats and sailboats up to 55m (180ft), has a large well-sheltered water basin and 30,000m² (35,880yd²) of land space. Marina Itajaí is unique
in southern Brazil for its BR fuel station offering Verana premium diesel and for having a 75 ton boat hoist – an MT 75 BFMII.
The facility is busy. “We have an
One of two MT hoists at The Boat Works, an expansive boatyard site in Australia.
extensive service yard capable of servicing up to eleven 29m (85ft) boats simultaneously for repairs or maintenance,” explains marine director Carlos Gayoso de Oliveira, who believes that business will become ever busier as a waiting list for berths builds up. “In the coming years we must increase our capacity for storing boats to 900,” he notes.
In addition to the 75 ton Marine Travelift, the marina has an MT M2800 marine forklift and both are used daily for the drystacks and yard services. “On a monthly basis, our Marine Travelift moves over 45 vessels on average just for services and, during the spring, when demand for preventive maintenance increases, this number doubles,” de Oliveira confirms. The forklift is mainly used for dry storage tasks and to perform services and, in high season, is in use approximately 200 times. “Both machines are very good,” he says.
On the eastern seaboard of the United States, Newport Shipyard has four different Marine Travelift machines and all are used to help the yard maintain its central role in a town dubbed ‘America’s sailing capital’. Offering the greatest dock space and the biggest lifts, Newport Shipyard has a full-service yard, ship store, restaurant and fitness centre right on the edge of the picturesque harbour. And, as general manager Eli Dana explains, the business has
Happily putting MT machines to work (l to r) Shane Subichin, Eli Dana and Carlos Gayoso de Oliviera.
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a true nautical heart. “At Newport Shipyard, we’re boat people too, and every facet of our operation is geared towards enhancing and promoting life on the water. We’ve hosted America’s Cup events, two Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, the J Class World Championship and countless other major regattas and boat shows, along the way becoming the port of call for some of the industry’s biggest movers and shakers.”
Newport Shipyard has specific roles for its different MT hoists. “We use the 200 CII primarily for getting vessels into our building and hauling vessels that are too big for the 100 ton hoist [100 BFM II] but when it’s not efficient space-wise to use the larger 500 ton [500 C].” The 200 C11 is usually used a couple of times per week, as is the 70 BFM, which is “primarily used to get boats into one of our sheds and for unloading boats from trucks since we no longer have launch piers for this machine.”
The 100 BFM II, meanwhile, usually handles between two and five boats every day – normally racing sailboats and catamarans up to 28ft (8.5m) beam and cruiser/ racing sailing yachts up to about 100ft (30m). Larger vessels are hauled by the 500C, which is in use once or twice a day during busy months.
Shifting to The Boat Works in Australia, we find two MT hoists, with 70 and 100 tonne capacities respectively, complementing a unique hydraulic Sealift. According to general manager, Shane
Subichin, “on average, there are 40-50 boat haul-outs carried out each week.”
The MT BFM II machine is in use yearround and moves around 1,000 boats per annum.
This level of activity defines the pace of “Australia’s greatest boatyard”, which spans a massive 23 acre (9.3ha) enhanced site. The Boat Works, described by Subichin as “a comprehensive complex which offers everything from the small stainless steel bolt all the way through to a major refit and everything in between” has around 50 on-site professional marine trade partners. It offers 7,000m² (75,347ft²) of open hardstand, covered hardstand precincts, wet berths and 30 refit sheds accommodating boats up to 15m (49ft) in height.
When Subichin looked to buy new
Marina Itajaí uses this 75 ton hoist and an MT marine forklift every day for drystack and yard services.
equipment, he was searching for the tried and tested, “endorsed quality, proven performance and proven history worldwide,” he said. He would, however, like to see more options in terms of weight/tonne machinery size, and width (beam), so as to more precisely fit the boat to the hoist. Carlos Gayoso de Oliveira wanted equipment that guaranteed safe manoeuvres and he evaluated “durability, reliability, certifications, after-sales service for parts, and dealers”. Eli Dana backed up the wisdom of his decision with a personal experience:
“Our primary considerations are reliability of equipment and customer service and support, and MT has been great on both. They continually work with us if we have any issues and understand the importance of reducing downtime. As an example, last fall we had an engine issue on the 500 tonne and we determined that it was going to be less disruptive to our customers to replace the engine rather than try and rebuild it.
“The issue happened Friday at noon and by 5.00pm a new engine was on a truck from Wisconsin to Newport and arrived by 6.00am Monday morning. The machine had a new engine installed by Tuesday morning with less than two work days out of service.”
Needless to say, Dana’s been “very happy” with MT products.
One of four MT machines at iconic Newport Shipyard. Photo: Billy Black.
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Marsden Cove completes haul-out facility with Roodberg trailer
Marsden Cove Marina in Whangarei, New Zealand, has taken delivery of a Roodberg HBT80-VEL hydraulic trailer to complete its new multi-million dollar haul-out and maintenance hardstand facility.
When initially assessing options to include haul-out as part of its hardstand facility, the marina owners Marsden Maritime Holdings planned to purchase an 80 tonne straddle carrier and an 80 tonne yard transporter. The latter would enable the operator to move boats along a short road to a hardstand location away from view of the marina and the residential area. But, taking the advice of Greg Butchart of Butchart Marine Services – the regional representative for Roodberg –the marina opted instead to purchase a single machine that would fulfil both these functions.
The exceptionally robust Roodberg HBT80 hydraulic trailer can haul out vessels of all hull shapes directly from the water up to a maximum draft of 3.5m (11.5ft) and transport them to the hardstand in one movement. The capital investment was significantly less than the original plan, as will be maintenance, labour and operating costs. The marina placed its order in October 2016 and took delivery in mid2017.
The trailer offers many advantages. The hydraulic pad system is softer on vessel hulls, allowing for the proper distribution of weight as individual pads
Situated in the centre of a canal housing development, Marsden Cove Marina has 230 berths and a range of waterfront retail outlets.
can be manoeuvred separately. No parts need to be x-rayed or tested prior to use and no load testing is required. The trailer design allows for a quicker turnaround because vessels can be washed on the trailer (pads can be dropped individually), instead of needing to be placed on the hardstand. The ‘plug and play’ system allows the trailer to be connected to the haul-out tractor. If the latter breaks down, it is easy to get a replacement up and running within the hour. Replacement parts, including tyres, are easily purchased and Roodberg offers technical service and assistance from both the Netherlands, where the company is based, and from Butchart in Australia.
The trailer is supplied with remote control to operate all hydraulic functions, including manual back-up, so that the operator is able to make adjustments to the trailer from any position. This differs from some other trailers, which require manual operation from a fixed position. Butchart supplied the marina with a set of catamaran beams, enabling it to haul out vessels
The new Roodberg HBT80 hydraulic trailer (left and below) transports vessels of all hull shapes directly from the water to the hardstand. The machine’s hydraulic pad system is softer on vessel hulls.
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Golden’s E-Track extrusion allows for multiple accessories to easily attach and adjust
Adjustable cleats, pile guides and nger piers
Golden docks and gangways are custom designed and manufactured using only the highest quality marine grade materials and components: 6061 T6 marine grade aluminum and stainless steel components
Multiple decking options including composite, IPE and PolyPro Grated Decking
Service troughs for easy installation and maintenance
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up to 40 tonnes. Marsden Cove Marina also ordered a range of Roodberg boat storage cradles and a 12m (40ft) container of Brownell Boat Stands, which are recommended for use with Roodberg hydraulic trailers.
Operating six days a week, the haulout ramp can accommodate vessels up to 12m (39ft) wide and the trailer can carry vessels up to 35m (115ft) long. The 1ha (2.5acre) hardstand facility has a heavy-duty surface, video surveillance and secure fencing. Dedicated wash down areas are available for vessels requiring a quick “lift and wash”, with waste containment, sand filter and treatment ponds. For longer stays, the certified weight-rated stands and cradles ensure boats are properly balanced and secure.
Service provision at the marina includes marine diesel engineering, canvas making and upholstery, painting, sail-making and rigging. Live aboard facilities include a kitchen, lounge, showers and toilets.
The marina is located in the centre of the Marsden Cove canal housing development, just inside the entrance of picturesque Whangarei Harbour in New Zealand’s Northland region. Its world-class facilities boast 230 berths for boats from 10.5m (34ft) to 40m (131ft), a range of waterfront retail facilities and the area’s most popular public boat ramp.
Marina facilities include 16-amp and 32-amp single phase (three phase on request) power, showers, toilets and laundry block; water at all berths; pump-out facilities; diesel and petrol fuel dock; rubbish,
recycling, oil disposal and trolleys; wifi at all berths; and a secure car park. There are food and beverage outlets, a general store, hair and beauty salon, electric vehicle charging station, marine services, shore-based vehicle refuelling facility and customs offices. Fuel is offered on a self-service, 24/7 basis and is the only accessible fuel station in Whangarei Harbour.
The vast and beautiful white sand beach of Ruakaka is a short drive from the marina and, a little further south, is the historic and quaint village of Waipu. Here, visitors can walk the Waipu Coastal Trail – a one and a half hour walk from Waipu Cove to Langs Beach, or explore the limestone caves full of stalagmites, stalactites and glow worms. Langs Beach is ideal for surfing, fishing or relaxing.
In addition to enjoying an idyllic location, Marsden Cove Marina also has the enviable bonus of space.
Marsden Cove Marina sits just inside the entrance to picturesque Whangarei Harbour and its idyllic boating waters.
Marsden Maritime Holdings owns nearly 180ha (445 acres) of adjacent vacant businesszoned land that offers plenty of opportunity for further expansion.
“As the marina owners, we are very keen to grow the marine precinct at the hardstand and we are in discussion with a number of marine service providers about establishing their premises there,” Marsden Maritime Holdings business development manager Vibeke Wright tells Marina World. “In time, I think it’s practically inevitable that we’ll look to expand the hardstand area but it’s too early to know when that will be. We’re certainly very happy with the level of interest and occupancy so far.”
With a busy hardstand and over 80% occupancy at the marina as a whole, manager Brent Wilson is also in optimistic mood. “Developments at Marsden Cove are creating opportunities for growth, bringing new jobs and income into the region. Although the GFC hit our region hard, we have a great community here and we’re working together to develop a truly great place,” he says.
Marina owner Marsden Maritime Holdings owns a large plot of businesszoned land. The hardstand, which is generously sized and busy, will likely be extended in the future.
Specialist equipment for specialist needs
Italian boat handling specialist Ascom has recently enjoyed a spate of international orders for different kinds of boat handling equipment to satisfy the needs of wide-ranging marina operators.
Most recently, the company delivered 200 and 300 tonne machines to the Government of New Brunswick, Canada, a 350 tonne machine to Garpo Marine Services in the USA and a 670 tonne boat hoist to Finnish operator Suomenlahden Telakka Oy.
Over the next few months, a 480 tonne boat hoist will begin operation in the Netherlands at Scheepswerf Vooruit BV. This is believed to be the biggest boatyard hoist to be installed in the country to date. Work will also continue on a 560 tonne machine for Monaco Marine, France and a 350 tonne machine for Norwegian operator Rørvik Marina AS. These are scheduled for delivery later this year.
In addition to offering a very wide portfolio of standard equipment, Ascom also provides customised solutions.
Recent orders in this sector include dock-mounted static jib cranes and boat stackers featuring negative lift up to 8m
(26ft) to retrieve boats from the water in all tidal conditions. E: info@ascom-italy.it
The 670 tonne hoist now at work for Suomenlahden Telakka Oy, Finland.
US drystack showcases Wiggins’ double bill
Saturday, 17th February 2018 marked the beginning of a new era at CG Marina in Coconut Grove, Florida. With friends, family and interested customers from the Miami International Boat Show on hand to celebrate the delivery of two new Wiggins Marina Bulls, the marina was able to showcase the new equipment and location that has boat owners taking notice.
A new project, CG Marina is being developed on the site of the old Grove Key Marina in Coconut Grove. Offering prime location and top-tier planned amenities, CG Marina is the next big thing on the Miami drystack scene. Because it is storing and launching boats during renovation, CG found itself in need of new forklifts to handle the boats it was storing.
Desiring the capacity to lift boats up to the Invincible 42ft (13m) Open Fisherman, CG Marina ordered a Wiggins W5.0, with a maximum capacity of about 25,000lbs at a 192in (488cm) load centre, which equates to about a 40-42ft (12-13m) boat. Knowing
the amount of boats that would soon be filling up its racks, CG also ordered a smaller truck, a W2.9. The W2.9 is capable of lifting about 17,000 lbs at a 156in (396cm) load centre, which equates to about 36ft (11m) boats. This will allow the marina to use its smaller, more agile lift for 35ft (10.6m) boats and below, while using the big lift for the bigger boats.
Throughout the quoting process, Wiggins and CG discussed the (literal) growing trend in the boating industry: the boats are just getting bigger. A large centre console open fisherman ten years ago is an average size boat now, and this trend is not stopping any time soon. Knowing this, Wiggins designed and built CG’s W5.0 bigger and heavier than its standard, giving CG the ability to simply add counterweight to add capacity for bigger boats down the road, rather than having to upgrade all the major components such as tyres and axles. In this way, CG Marina can handle the biggest boats it wants to lift right now, while having the
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New Marina Bulls at Coconut Grove Marina in Florida were built with 55ft (17m) lift height to service plenty of vertical drystack storage.
option of easily handling bigger boats in the future if it chooses.
“I am very happy to have helped CG Marina acquire their new Wiggins Marina Bulls. I am also thankful to CG Marina and the Grove Bay Hospitality Group for allowing us to have our Miami Boat Show showcase on their property. During the showcase, many present and future clients were able to see the new Marina Bulls up close and in action,” said Wiggins salesman Al Paradela.
Both Marina Bulls were built with 55 feet (17m) of lift height, giving CG plenty of vertical storage space. They also came with Wiggins’ AutoLube system, which automatically lubricates the pins and bearings in the steer axle and mast, prolonging the life of each component. With a custom royal blue and silver paint job to top it off, Wiggins could not be prouder of how the CG Marina forklifts turned out: “As the premier marina forklift manufacturer, we always take pride in partnering with premier drystack locations across the country. This is especially the case with CG Marina, which will soon become an elite South Florida destination for boaters,” said Michele Wiggins-McDowell, Wiggins Lift’s CEO and a third generation member of the founding Wiggins family.
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Royal Perth Yacht Club, Western Australia, A marina with 400 turnkey berths on the water and everywhere
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"Everything here is designed for the comfort of the boat owners"
This prestigious marina, originally created in 1952 by a group of pioneer sailors, was completely renovated in 2008 by Poralu Marine.
A comprehensive study was undertaken for the new development incorporating innovative high-level design and engineering. A seamless process from the initial dismantling of the old structures to the installation of new floating structures saw minimal disruption to the Club and its members.
Aesthetics, the design of the gangways and the versatility of the Poralu system have all been put to use to create a marina offering exceptional services with particular attention to detail and the needs and wants of berth holders.
The design of the marina allows Members to use golf buggies to supply equipment and provision to their boats with ease. In addition, as essential part of the design incorporated access for the Club’s Sailing program for people with disabilities.
With wonderful views, each Pen has access to wireless internet and comes complete with a serviced terminal that includes electrical outlets and freshwater.
Stewart Walton General Manager Royal Perth Yacht Club
Minus model
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Expanding stacking options with tilt-wall buildings
A move to ASAR
“Over the past five years, boats have changed so much that even a barn that’s just ten years old can be obsolete,” says Robert Brown, president of Floridabased GCM Contracting Solutions. With Brown at the helm, GCM subsidiary Safe Harbour Dry Stacks has been on a mission to create drystack buildings that are not only exceptionally attractive but highly durable and increasingly flexible in terms of storage parameters. In its latest move, the company is embracing the benefits of Automated Storage and Retrieval (ASAR) systems.
Safe Harbour benefits from decades of experience in tilt-up concrete building construction. This process, the company argues, offers unparalleled advantages for the drystack sector when compared with pre-engineered steel as it is designed to resist pressure. Solidly pinned and cemented into place, the concrete panels both support the structure and provide hurricane-rated wind shear. An average building can achieve a wind rating in excess of 200mph (322 km/h) and consistent strength is achieved at heights of 65ft (20m) and above.
As a fully enclosed building, each drystack offers maximum protection from the elements and is energy efficient to reduce operating costs. It also suppresses noise – inside and out – and offers greater fire safety: 12in (30cm) thick concrete panels are used to create a compartmentalised structure that slows or stops a spreading fire, significantly
lowering potential damage and repair costs. The design and safety features can reduce insurance premiums for the building owner and occupants by as much as 15%.
Reduced insurance is, however, just one financial bonus point. Buildings can be constructed more quickly to control build costs; they are easier to finance; and as the entire concrete tilt-up process allows for flexible design aesthetics and storage demands, a drystack retains a greater value for resale.
Excellent examples of Safe Harbour projects are to be found in Florida – in Marco Island and Naples – and soon to come in Ft Myers Beach.
Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, which claims to offer boaters the best access to Naples Bay and then out to the Gulf of Mexico, was an entrepreneur when it came to commissioning state-of-the-art drystacks some ten years ago. The Hamilton drystack was the first solid concrete tilt-wall boat storage facility of its kind in the world and was built to hold 325 boats up to 50ft (15m) in length (depending on weight). It has a footprint of 117ft² (10.8m²) and lifts and launches using a bespoke Wiggins Marina Bull. Internally, it features solid concrete panels between each bay to give it an enhanced level of fire protection and, externally, it has added texture and paint to make it more aesthetically pleasing to nearby residential neighbours.
Rose Marina in Marco Island, reliant on a 75 ton Marine Travelift for boat moving, has more modest boat racking options but a multi-purpose building. It stacks 142 boats of up to 43ft (13m) but has a marina office complex, additional boat storage and a new shipping and receiving centre. Particular attention was paid to architectural features. The next Florida project – for Gulf Star Marina in Ft Myers Beach – represents a new departure for Safe Harbour. “We’re moving into automation,” says Brown. “We are looking to stack boats up to 50ft [15m] in length in a barn as high as 65ft [20m]. The drystack will offer greater storage capacity than would
The drystack at Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club (above) and interior design for Gulf Star Marina (right).
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Rose Marina (left) is an architecturally enhanced traditional drystack. The ASAR concept (below) will be installed at Gulf Star Marina.
be standard with a forklift facility as we eliminate the wide drive aisle.”
Safe Harbour is partnering with experienced stacker crane manufacturer LTW Intralogistics whose chief operating officer, Rick Stephens, sees great things ahead. “I am very excited about the Gulf Star Marina project,” he tells Marina World. “The team (LTW and Robert Brown) has worked very hard over the last few years to make this project a reality.”
Gulf Star Marina sits on a 2.6 acre (1ha) site offering wet and dry slips. Its current covered drystack arrangement stores about 100 boats of up to 30ft (9m) in length in a 1950s barn. Owner, Carroll Properties, is looking to revamp the site by introducing a modern drystack building of far better appearance. Although the owner doesn’t necessarily seek to accommodate more boats, in keeping with current trends, it wants to rack larger boats.
The Gulf Star building will have a footprint of 29,000ft² (2,694m²) and easily handle vessels up to 40ft (12m) long weighing from 15,000 to 20,000lbs (6,804 to 9,072kg). According to Brown, the build schedule is around 12 months but planning was less onerous than for a newbuild. “Rehabilitation is easier when it comes to permitting etc. – it makes for a simpler path. It helps when the intention is to make things look better,” he says.
Rick Stephens picks up on the automated drystack benefits. “Because
of the multiple deep design and very narrow aisle, we can store many more boats in the same footprint as a traditional drystack. Even better, if the space is limited, we can maximise the available space with more storage capacity because of our smaller clearances and storage configuration,” he says. “Automation also ensures safe handling of the boats, as well as lower risk of personnel injury (if properly trained and maintained).”
But safe handling does not mean slow handling, he stresses. “The system speed will vary depending on the installation but, for Gulf Star Marina, the automated system can handle one boat every six to seven minutes for an outbound cycle, or two boats in the same amount of time if one boat is coming in while another boat is going out. Compare that to a traditional marina that could take anywhere between 20 minutes and 40
minutes for one boat, not including all the personnel required to make this one move happen,” he explains.
Stephens described the Gulf Star project as a “game changer” due to the new available technology. “Automation/ semi-automation has been attempted in the past using a variation of an overhead crane that hangs from the ceiling but this type of system, although ‘cutting edge’ and different back in its day, has many challenges as it is slow and swings when loaded with a boat. The LTW boat handling stacker crane is a stable machine with four masts and drives on floor mounted rails, not overhead.”
The automated machinery is not new for LTW, which has been producing stacker cranes since 1982 for all types of products, with many different sizes and weights. Whether it uses telescopic forks or its own internally developed shuttle/mole, LTW installs systems from small boxes weighing as little as 50lbs (22.6kg) to large stacks of oversized plywood boards weighing almost 20,000lbs (9,072kg), as well as shipping containers and bundles of steel rods or coils.
“We are not reinventing the wheel at LTW,” Stephens says. “We are only improving our product year by year and causing a new industry to look at storage in a completely different way.”
This new storage concept will add an innovative new reference to Safe Harbour Dry Stacks’ expanding project portfolio and become its first Automated Storage & Retrieval (ASAR) project.
Automation with five star firefighting
US-based Arabia Marine has developed what it describes as the first ‘fully’ Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASAR) for boats.
According to the company, there is nothing new about the system just the way various parts have been linked together. The principle is based on several very successful manually-operated drystacks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Jacksonville, Florida, built more than 20 years ago and still in full operation today.
The system requires the same plan lay-out as a forklift-based drystack but with a much narrower aisle of only 60ft (18m) as it uses a bridge crane system on
overhead tracks and a vertical telescoping mast with variable width forks. It can undertake negative lifts more than 12ft (3.6m) below dock level to handle tidal waters and a positive lift up to 100ft (30m) where required. The building footprint can be up to 40% smaller than when using a manual forklift system.
The automation is very similar
GH supplies gantries for Vela Barcelona
Spanish company GH Cranes & Components, a world renowned specialist for its core products of marina and shipyard boat hoists and jib cranes, has made an impressive entry into the drystack sector.
In association with another engineering company, GH is installing two gantries for the new drystack at Marina Vela Barcelona, believed to be the first automated drystack project in Europe.
The marina, located in the heart of the vibrant city of Barcelona, currently offers 136 wet berths for vessels of 15m
to warehouse packaging systems (i.e. Amazon and Walmart). The barcode on the boat (carrying its profile) is recognised on its approach into the canal in the centre of the building by the operating system’s sensors.
After the boat has been vacated, the forks move to a preset width, come down behind the boat, slide under the hull between the outboards, and pick it up. It is lifted to a height of 4ft (1.2m) above the deck and moved to the freshwater pressure wash area before being racked. Boat retrieval typically takes four to five minutes. Manual forklifts by comparison take much longer than this and, on a busy Saturday morning, customers can often wait quite a while to get their boat in the water.
Arabia Marine’s system is also claimed to be much safer because the automation virtually eliminates boat damage. Adding to this, the fire problem has virtually been eliminated
(49ft) and above. Its complementary drystack will accommodate a further 222 vessels on a three-tier racking system. Boats up to 9m (30ft) long, 3m (10ft) wide and four tonnes in weight will be stored. Vessels will be retrieved and launched in five to eight minutes by purely automated means.
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by a nitrogen fire-fighting system. When the alarm sounds, all the air vents close and the system injects large volumes of nitrogen into the area around the fire, immediately reducing the oxygen level to less than 12% within six minutes and thus extinguishing the fire. Following this, the crane system moves in, retrieves the boat and places it in the canal, the doors open, and the fire department is able to access the boat. The company says insurance companies love this system because it minimises the damage claims.
With fire sprinkler systems, a boat fire in a building is generally left to burn itself out as fire departments often do not want to take the risk of going in. There are drystacks that have burned to the ground with all the boats inside after the sprinkler system was unable to contain the fire.
www.arabiamarinas.com
Ground level plan for the Arabia Marine ASAR system.
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Roll your racks for extra space
US company Rack & Roll Marine has launched a patented marina boat storage and retrieval system called FloatingAisle. The innovation is claimed to dramatically increase the capacity of dry storage facilities, freeing up as much as 90% of a building footprint while giving immediate access to any boat within seconds.
FloatingAisle comprises a racking system with rails and electrically powered carriages and motors to provide lateral motion for boats stored on racks typically four to five high. All the carriage rows move simultaneously as required to create the temporary aisle. Instead of the wasted space of a large centre aisle for forklift turnaround, often up to 50% of the building’s area, the space is filled with boats. A new aisle is created in under 30 seconds. The system is controlled by a proprietary hardware and software
interface managed by an easy to use touch screen. An infrared motion detection system prevents accidents. When retrofitting drystacks, Rack & Roll uses the building’s existing racks. Additional racks to fill in the aisle space are provided by the customer.
Sonia McKenzie, vice president of engineering, emphasises the reliability of the system. “Whenever appropriate, we have made use of mechanical and electrical components that have been
proved in 30 years of use,” she says. “We have two motors on each carriage and in case of a failure either motor can run the system alone. The control system has undergone extensive testing.”
The company has sold a 144boat system to a Florida marina. Conventional racking provided space for only 100 boats. www.racknrollmarine.com
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EMERGING MARKETS: SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka - the next sailing destination in Asia?
Continuing efforts are under way to make Sri Lanka “the next sailing destination in Asia” and “a magnet for yachtsmen and pleasure sailors worldwide” reports Priyantha Perera of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) Sri Lanka.
The APS yacht services agent shares the following article written by the editor and published in NewsIn.Asia and includes additional port news.
While Sri Lanka is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, abundant with scenic views and a high biodiversity of ocean mammals, sailing for pleasure has never been a pastime of the Sri Lankans and Sri Lanka was never considered a worthy stop for yachts due to the lack of fully-fledged marinas in the country.
While many proposals and suggestions have floated the need to develop marinas adjacent to domestic harbours in the southern and western coasts of Sri Lanka, including the development of Galle Marine and a repair and maintenance centre for yachts, the project is yet to take off.
In the meantime, a series of public and private sector partnerships in Mirissa and Marawila are seeking to create a breakthrough in the country’s luxury boat building, repair and berthing industry.
The first attempt at introducing luxury yacht building, maintenance and berthing in Sri Lanka was made by
Belgian entrepreneur and industrialist Pierre Pringiers. Thirty-five years and an annual revenue of US$1 billion later, Pringiers is turning his interest towards making Sri Lanka a magnet for yachtsmen and pleasure sailors worldwide. With annual tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka at well over 2 million, Pringiers feels that a nudge from the public and private sectors could make Sri Lanka the next sailing destination in Asia.
Highlighting the need to offer a unique destination experience at every location in Sri Lanka, a group of innovative industrialists is seeking to claim a niche among high spending tourists who enjoy yachting and the associated lifestyle.
While Sri Lanka is yet to establish a single full-size marina offering a complete range of services to leisure boaters, Malaysia operates marinas with a berth count of 1,400, Thailand has 1,300 and Singapore, with only one-fifth of Sri Lanka’s coastline, 750.
An unwavering faith in a possible boom in the yachting industry driven by the growing tourism sector has seen the rise of a number of luxury yacht
The start of things to come? Yachts tied up at a mooring point in Sri Lanka.
building facilities in Sri Lanka. A few companies are in full operation designing and building yachts, masts, sails, yards, cordage, electrical components, mini marinas and moorings. A technical school in the south is training youth from fishing villages in yacht building, electrical engineering and engine repair and maintenance, while another academy trains them in sailing skills and ocean conservation.
Following Pringiers’ footsteps, more boat builders and adventure sports enthusiasts like Neil Marine, Accolade Ventures and German investor Dr Dietmar Doering of the Asia-German Sports Exchange Programme are also diverting heavily into yacht and marine development to promote leisure sailing and yacht berthing on the coasts of Sri Lanka and to develop local and regional economy through them.
Priyantha Perara says Sri Lanka is a useful stop for yachts en route to the Red Sea and a good point of departure for cruising the Maldives, Chagos and Seychelles. “While the northern parts of the country were out of bounds for many years, Trincomalee on the north-east coast has now opened up to cruising yachts,” he reveals. “Special permission must still be obtained before travelling to other northern states. Colombo, on the central west coast of Sri Lanka, has a large commercial harbour with little provision for yachts and formalities are complex.”
“Refuelling and provisioning at the old port of Galle (on the south-west corner of Sri Lanka) is straightforward. This is where most yachts clear-in and conditions for visiting yachts have improved slightly. Whilst Trincomalee is a military port and therefore unfamiliar with pleasure boat clearance, it is a port of entry and cruising boats have successfully cleared into Sri Lanka here. Delays may be possible however due to officials being more familiar with commercial vessels.”
An agent is required to clear into and out of Sri Lanka and basically organise everything. APS Sri Lanka can help with a custom itinerary.
www.asia-pacific-superyachts.com
During 2017 GH Cranes & Components has installed several boat hoists in different parts of the world, continuing with its worldwide expansion strategy and keeping its strong position in Spain.
Above our 4 last installations, 3 of the units include Electronic Steering system which allows our clients to work more efficiently by using 4 different steering modes controlled by PLC:
2WD: 2 front wheels steering
90° + 2WD: Lateral displacement + 2 right wheels steering
45° Crab: Both diagonals running Polar: 360° Turning
The last one, commissioned in Jan 2018, is equipped with Polar Mechanical steering system which is appropriate for the configuration of this specific marina in Mallorca.
GH 70 Mallorca, Spain (Mechanical 360° turning)
GH 82 Hong Kong (Electronic Steering)
Galicia, Spain (Electronic Steering)
GH 165 Menorca, Spain (Electronic Steering)
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Kenny Jones - IGY Executive Vice President - Operations - Island Global Yachting Marinas in: United States, Caribbean, Latin America and Mediterranean
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Dinosaurs and the internet
by Oscar Siches
I am going to discuss something that affects the entire nautical industry, from user to builder, from designer to broker, all over the world.
Traditionally, a human being who has made it to an outstanding position, be it by knowledge, management skills or craft, defends it and clings to it like a cat clinging with its claws to the back of the sofa. If that person has earned the position by personal effort and by knowledge, experience and results (not just economic), such behaviour is reasonable. Unfortunately, such positions are often abused.
Historically and culturally, lifelong achievement postings have been granted as a prize by governments, associations, clubs and other groups of people who are united by a common interest. A lot of people have deserved their position and made good use of it but a minority who have received it as a currency payment for favours done or for having good connections, do not have the merits or the fundamental qualities to deserve the job.
Definition and awareness
In the nautical industry there are many, many groups of people who are defined by common interests: their club, class, type of sport etc. And there are the local, national and international associations, and the federations.
Let’s go back to the single person. Until about 70 years ago, someone who climbed and climbed to reach the pinnacle of the pyramid, stayed there at the very top until retirement or death. The person learned a lot during his career or performance, applied his experience, and made things work. But over the last 20 years all this has been disrupted. Why? Because we are not coping quickly enough with the way the world is changing around us; our capacity for adapting drags behind 21st century technology and the social changes this has brought. As we have to adapt to the rules and best practices of the society in which we live, it is sometimes very hard to take the pace. For example, we depend on mobile phones. This is not totally negative but creates a dependency on instant communication. If we ignore it, others won’t. The mature - ‘dinosaur’generation has had to adapt to taking the blows (intellectual and emotional) of new technology.
I believe that anyone who so wishes can remain aware of what is happening around them irrespective of whether the radius of their comfort
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circle is 100m (328ft) or 10,000 km (6,214mi). But what they interpret from that information will be a mix of what experience, knowledge and emotions tells them. And that’s where I doubt that, in a society that is changing at a much faster pace than it was 50 years ago, someone who was born in the ‘40s and ‘50s of the last century, however modern, can interpret what society demands in 2017. Those who have already grown up with mobile phones and iPads may not have even the minimum experience needed to put the base values of yesteryear into perspective. But it is also true that these base values are being lost by not giving them educational priority. Dinosaurs should be kept close to people of the next generation and help them; not become an anomaly of the present clinging to the past. When Rome’s victorious generals paraded through the city after their triumphs, they had to have a slave at their side whispering ‘remember you are mortal’. It was an anchor that kept them down to earth, a voice of reality at a time when they were flying high. We must venerate
those who have proved they deserve it but help them connect with a today that they (we) do not understand. I admire those who realise this, step aside, and don’t try to perpetuate themselves. Facts or sound bites? Internet information should be valued for what it provides but not taken as an infallible source of knowledge. More and more people of all social levels address the internet everyday looking for all sorts of data and keeping in contact by social networking. But it is human nature to become bored by
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what we take for granted and, today, we consider internet access and the communication possibilities of a mobile as just part of life. Many people use a laptop as a main computer because it is portable, watch movies in bed and definitely take it on holiday. One of the consequences of such behaviour is the quick, superficial use of information. People do not care to dig a bit deeper when investigating a fact; it is browse, zap! use the info, move on. We are getting used to using internet as a source of answers, and answers we get, but that light layer of informationeverywhere and easily to hand - cannot replace knowledge and experience because its intrinsic ‘quick and good for all’ status must be adapted to the marina project we are addressing. And dinosaurs must be aware of the limitations they have in comparison to new clients, investors and operators who started with computing knowledge in primary school and are infinitely more comfortable connecting with others through IT.
I can give an excellent example – a successful marina operator in his sixties who has developed many marinas and drystacks. He started a project some four years ago in Florida, the drystack was built but it didn’t fill up as quickly as anticipated. After a few months of drawing on all the tricks he’d gathered over the last 30 years including organising a boat rally, he decided to engage a youngster to promote the facility using social media. The guy had a chat with the operator, looked at the facility, and started working. In one month the occupation was as predicted, and the clients were looking forward to participating in the rally: a perfect dinosaur-social media expert combination.
But such an example could not have delivered these results if my colleague’s experience hadn’t been there for designing the facility, optimising the operation, sizing the car parking and the waiting pontoons, establishing the right mix of boats, and ‘seeing’ the drystack working in 3D as only an experienced designer-operator can do.
Let’s never forget that in marinas we deal with people who are on holiday, people who are receptive to impressions rather than given to deep analysis. The app to tailor emotions to a specific person at a specific moment has not been invented yet, and let’s hope it never will be. An experienced
marina consultant will use his/her own human experience to trigger human emotions when designing and operating a facility. It will be unique to that facility and involve evaluation of the surroundings and integration with the local community, to mention two important factors not considered when designing marinas until a few years ago.
Dinosaurs, social media and apps are here to stay and, if they support each other, will create and operate the perfect marina for a given place in the
rapidly changing world in which we live today.
Oscar Siches runs Marina Matters, a consultancy based in Mallorca, Spain. He can be contacted on e: oscar@siches.com
Record IMI awards
The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training arm of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), held its award ceremony for new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Operators (CMOs) on 1st February at AMI’s annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This year saw a record number of awards and the largest group of CMOs since the addition of this certification in 2009. Worldwide, there are currently 35 CMOs and 350 CMMs.
New CMMs and CMOs have completed the Intermediate Marina Management Course (IMM) and Advanced Marina Management
This year’s CMM recipients were:
Course (AMM). Upon completion of both courses, each marina manager must submit an extensive CMM or CMO application for review and approval by the CMM/CMO review committee. This level of professional training and commitment sets each individual and facility apart from others within the industry.
• Kevin Lidgard, Westhaven Marina, Auckland, New Zealand
• Desiree Bell, Mears Marina, Annapolis, MD, USA
• Tom Warren, Westhaven Marina, Auckland, New Zealand
• David Isom, Charleston City Marina, Charleston, SC, USA
• Chantal Victor, Crandon Park Marina, Key Biscayne, FL, USA
• Daniel High, Rose Marina, Marco Island, FL, USA
• Daniel Muelhaupt, Miamarina at Bayside, Miami, FL, USA
• Georgette Jabbour, Tonka Bay Marina, Tonka Bay, MN, USA
• Patrick Kenney, Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch, GA, USA
This year’s CMO recipients were:
• Jason Tuel, Mears Point Marina, Grasonville, MD, USA
• Sam Hird, Morningstar Marinas at Eaton Ferry, Littleton, NC, USA
• Mark Dryden, Wexford Marina, Hilton Head, SC, USA
• Andy Holzem, South Bay Marina, Green Bay, WI, USA
• Aeneas Hollins, The Marina at Christophe Harbour, St. Kitts, West Indies
• Eric King, Southport Marina, Southport, NC, USA
• Donnie Quinn, Mears Great Oak Landing, Chestertown, MD, USA
• Rory Jose, The Landings Marina, Savannah, GA, USA
• Melinda Tasler, Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc. Stillwater, MN, USA
• Serena Saunders, Captain John’s Fawn Harbor & Marina, Fawnskin, CA, USA
• Ian Wilkinson, Foss Harbor Marina, Tacoma, WA, USA
For further information: www.marinaassociation.org.
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ISO/NP 21406
– working towards an ISO for luxury yacht harbours
by Ulrich Heinemann
Yacht harbours have a measurable and increasing social, commercial and environmental influence. All this has been taken into account by the ISO working-group WG8 of the ISO Technical Committee TC228 and motivates the development of ISO 21406 prompted by the itinerant nature of yachts and the yachting tourism community.
Recognising that every yacht harbour is unique, the aim of the standard is to provide yacht harbour operators with a practical tool to promote health, safety and respect for the environment. It wants to help the development of yacht harbours, surrounding spaces and communities by sharing global practices. It will also provide nautical tourists with harmonised information and services across yacht harbours and give them a broad choice of offers regardless of the yacht harbours’ location.
The need to establish a standard for the touristic quality of yacht harbours for berthing large yachts arises as a natural follow-up to the existing ISO 13687 series, which covers ‘minimum requirements for the basic,
A large yacht harbour is conceived and designed exclusively to provide facilities and all-round services to accommodate large yachts. As a home port, a yacht harbour shall provide all the technical infrastructure and domestic services that yachts and their crew may require on a daily basis. As a yacht harbour for temporary berthing facilities, it shall meet the needs of the visiting guests and crew and offer the services necessary in order to prepare a yacht before it moves on.
A yacht harbour that fulfils all requirements listed in the standard can be called a ‘luxury yacht harbour’. The current draft standard covers the following topics:
General requirements
• Legal and other requirements
• Privacy
• Security
• Comfort
• Office
intermediate and high service level yacht harbours’ and is thus aimed more specifically at small craft.
Especially when creating the standard for minimum requirements for high service level large yacht harbours, a situation is often faced while dealing with service, infrastructure, security and other subjects which, concerning large yachts, acquires different (and often extreme) importance.
Large yachts may have permanent professional crew all year round, averaging from nine crew members for a 40m (131ft) yacht to more than 60 crew members for a 100m (328ft) yacht. The yacht harbours with berth capacity for such yachts often become communities sharing similar interests, needs and expectations.
• Lifesaving equipment
• Illumination
• Contingency and emergency action plan
• Drills
Signage
• General
• Graphical symbols
• Information point
• Entrances
• Helipad
Services
• Fresh water
• Potable water
• Toilets
• Showers
• Electricity
• Activities and attractions
• Vehicle parking and traffic
• Food and beverage
• Catering services
• Chandler and craft equipment
• Repair and maintenance
• Internet and wi-fi access
• Auxiliary craft
• Laundry and laundry services
• Fuelling
• Concierge services
• Transportation services for persons
• Staff – structure; qualification and performance; function; identification and appearance; code of conduct
• Administration
• Insurance
• Customer feedback
Environmental requirements
• General
• Environmental code of conduct
• Oil and fuel spill
• Grey water, black water, bilge water and hazardous substances
• Lighting design
Safety requirements
• General
• Pathways
• First aid
• Fire-fighting
• Extra means for dis-/ embarking
• Land-based accommodation
• Medical services
Yacht harbour upkeep
• Tests and inspections
• Maintenance and cleaning programmes
Welcoming your input
The next ISO/TC228/WG8 meeting will be in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in May 2018. Industry is invited to provide input to this standard either through the National Standardisation Bodies or via Ulrich Heinemann (ulrich.heinemann@imci. org). Ulrich Heinemann is the convenor of WG8 and CEO of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) based in Brussels, Belgium.
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First European marina valuation and investment seminar
Delegates from the UK, Italy, Netherlands, France, Middle East and Montenegro took part in the Global Marina Institute (GMI) Marina Valuation and Investment Seminar held at Metstrade last November.
The seminar was hosted by GMI chairman John Hogan CMP and delegates were welcomed with a roundup of the latest developments compiled by Carol Fulford, editor of Marina World, the exclusive media partner for GMI.
Dan Hughes, chief operating officer for Camper & Nicholsons Marinas presented an overview of the global marina industry. He highlighted the lag between boat sales figures increasing in the USA and this filtering down to the Mediterranean. He gave an assessment of market demand around the world and current availability and pointed to the Middle East as an ongoing area of growth.
Ian Froome, partner at UK property and valuation company Vail Williams, delivered an interesting presentation about optimising the value of marinas. Froome gave the delegates an understanding of how he would go about valuing a marina and some tips on how to maintain and maximise values.
Darren Vaux, managing director of Empire Marina Bobbin Head in Australia, covered investment in marinas and the technical subject of leases, which continues to be a hot topic. He highlighted the forthcoming paper from the ICOMIA Marinas Group on leases.
Ben Martin, senior director at Aecom Economics talked about land use programming and master planning. He focused on the premium marinas can attract if they are well planned and executed.
Sarah Dhanda, chief officer of membership and services at British Marine rounded off the seminar with a thought provoking presentation on the future of the marine and marina industry. She highlighted the changing nature of the future customer as well as some of the trends which might affect boating and water sports.
Feedback from delegates was positive. Robert Parton, managing director of Church Minshull Marina, UK, said the seminar was “extremely interesting and thought-provoking” and was reassured that “the same issues and customer trends show on the inland waterways of the UK and the warmer waters of the Australian coast.”
Alberto Sonino of Marina Vento di Venezia, Italy, noted that the timing of the seminar came at a crucial moment when “the whole marina industry is questioning development, upscaling and relaunching.” He added that “the seminar gave us the opportunity to share methodology, not only for the
evaluation of investment in marinas but also to link the asset value to management strategies.”
Following the success of the seminar, GMI is planning a Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Professionals (CMP) Marinas Networking event at Metstrade 2018 on Monday 12th November.
Bringing youngsters to boating
An international forum was held during the Nieuwpoort International Boat Show in Belgium last October to discuss how to bring young people back to marinas.
Under the guidance of Oscar Siches, Jean Michel Gaigné and Steven Desloovere (all Certified Marina Managers and IMC members), government representatives and organisers of different sailing activities for youngsters, the discussion covered a range of topics and the following suggestions were made:
• Contact communication experts to help reach new (young) people
• Set up a cooperation network with schools in cities with marinas
• Organise sailing weeks for young professionals (under 35)
• Create an experience. Change the image that young people have of marinas
• Organise an annual ‘go boating’ day with all water sports clubs
• Provide boats that can be used/ rented at low prices. If marinas cannot buy boats, ask berth holders if they want to take people with them
• Motivate owners of ‘abandoned’ boats to give the vessels for free to youngsters with the engagement to restore them
• Invite youngsters to the next forum and listen to their ideas
Further information: steven@vvwnieuwpoort.be
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Marina Forum – and more - at PIANC Congress
The 2018 PIANC World Congress in Panama will include a marina designer training programme, marina technical sessions and a special Marina Forum (7th-8th May).
The forum will be hosted by PIANC and ACP within the PIANC World Congress and will be sponsored by the yacht and marina commission of the national chamber of maritime affairs (Camara Maritima). It will be facilitated by RecCom and will be open to noncongress participants.
Over a thousand yachts cross the Panama Canal each year, and many others berth in the region. Panama has experienced a huge growth in marina development in the last few years, and neighbour Colombia has a national ‘nautical tourism’ plan to develop marinas. Because of its location, Panama is also strongly connected to major cruising grounds in the eastern Caribbean and along the Pacific coast of the Americas.
There are design and development topics of major interest to marina developers, as well as multiple issues that involve interaction of private sector
with government regulators and development agencies (recreational navigation regulations, concessions, environmental permitting, data collection, tourism) and private sector. All these topics are highly relevant in the immediate region (from Mexico to the Antilles, and from the Bahamas to Peru).
The goals of the event are to: identify how PIANC (RecCom) can be useful/ relevant in the region; provide ACP with another group of potential partners/ members to create a PIANC National Section of regional relevance; raise the profile of the PIANC Congress within the recreational navigation industry (especially at regional level); facilitate dialogue within the recreational navigation industry and demonstrate PIANC’s technical leadership in the field.
Further information is available from Esteban Biondi: ebiondi@appliedtm. com
MIA study tour
Sanya Serenity earns platinum anchor rating
Sanya Serenity Marina in China has been awarded Platinum Level 5 Gold Anchor accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme.
The marina, the first in China to attain platinum status, has 325 full service berths, boat repair and maintenance, and extensive resort facilities including a hotel. It has been the chosen Chinese marina for the last two Volvo Ocean Races and the upcoming two Clipper Around the World races.
Marina Industries Association (MIA) president and chairman, Andrew Chapman, commented: “The owners, staff and clients of Sanya Serenity Marina should be extremely proud of this achievement. The Global Gold
Anchor Scheme is based on a customer focused and very thorough assessment process. This includes a desk top assessment; full day inspection by an independent expert and telephone interviews with marina berth holders. A Global Standards Committee has the final input into deliberations.”
The Gold Anchor assessor of the marina added, “not only is the marina a superb facility but spotless; full of smiling staff and at a service level that should inspire others in the region with regard to what is ‘right’ in a marina.”
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced its 4th International Marina & Boatyard Study Tour to SE England/Mallorca on 3rd-8th June 2018. The tour is jointly organised with British Marine (BM) and The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), is endorsed by the Global Marina Institute (GMI) and hosted by local marina experts.
Three days will be spent in England visiting a selection of 11 large and small facilities. There is an optional extra two-day visit to Mallorca, Spain to learn about six Mediterranean marina and yard operations and facilities.
To register, please contact education@marinas.net.au or visit MIA’s website https://www.marinas.net.au/training/marina-study-tours
L to r: Godfrey Zwygart, marina director; Lu Qunxiang, deputy general manager; and Andrew Chapman, MIA president and chairman.
to share expertise, innovation & technology with developed and traditional yachting markets.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Phaliron in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece and the National Opera, as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park.
Organizer:
Stay tuned for more information on the conference www.icomia.com/ http://greek-marinas.gr/en/ https://www.snf.org/el/
DoubleTrac piping offers leak-proof fuel solution
Marinas offering fuel in the USA are subject to a variety of regulatory requirements, each varying by state and local codes. Often, marina owners must invest huge sums of money to comply with these codes and standards. Before installing dispensers, owners must choose a knowledgeable fuel contractor, and consider the most reliable piping to use and the least disruptive installation process.
With regard to fuel piping, Leon Kucharski of Tank System Services LLC in Havre de Grace, Maryland, speaks highly of using DoubleTrac by OmegaFlex. Kucharski is a state certified underground storage tank inspector for Maryland, including its marinas. He is also a Steel Tank Institute shop fabricator inspector. With over 12 years of experience, Kucharski and his team have been involved in the design of several marinas throughout the state and have recently undertaken piping installations at Skip Jack Marina, Chesapeake Yacht Club Marina and Aberdeen Proving Ground Marina.
DoubleTrac is a double wall fuel piping system that has a 316L
stainless steel primary barrier and an engineered fluoropolymer (EFEP) secondary barrier, which is bonded to a UV-protected Nylon 12 outer jacket. The primary steel piping has zero permeation and the EFEP/Nylon 12 jacket has nearly zero per cent permeation, making it a ‘green’ product that is future-ready for recreational fuels, biodiesel and low sulphur diesel blends.
The pipe and fittings are UL 971Alisted and meet the salt spray test requirements of ASTM-B-117-90. DoubleTrac has also passed strict fire tests and meets the stringent requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for marina piping systems.
The product has a patented mechanically field attachable fitting that creates a metal-tometal seal requiring no O-rings, which have a finite life span and can degrade over time. The highly engineered piping and fitting assembly is sufficiently robust to install over rivers, lakes or ocean waters, with a 15-year above ground warranty and 30year below ground warranty. Marina owners can choose
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Left and below: DoubleTrac double wall fuel piping has been designed for easy installation under the decking of piers or docks. A variety of lengths enable the installer to minimise transition sumps and fitting connections, and reduce waste.
from several entry fitting options depending on the type of containment sump used and its location. OmegaFlex also supplies double wall elbows and T-fittings. Dock connectors are customfabricated and the fitting attachments are TIG welded.
The piping comes in a variety of lengths supplied on reels. One of the advantages of DoubleTrac is that it can be supplied in long lengths, which reduces the number of transition sumps and fitting connections, and the amount of potential leak paths. It can also be ordered in shorter lengths to minimise waste and control cost.
Typically, the piping is ideal for fixed dock installations. Floating docks are different and OmegaFlex Engineering will need to determine if DoubleTrac can be used along a specific gangway. When it cannot be used along a gangway, the dock-to-shore connection should be an approved flexible connector.
OmegaFlex offers a team of inhouse engineers dedicated to assisting with any type of piping layout or technical questions about the product. Contractors must be certified to install DoubleTrac, and OmegaFlex offers onsite training free of charge.
As marina work is often done in the off season, Kucharski and his team like the fact that DoubleTrac can be installed in all weather conditions. The team also likes the ease of running a length of continuous pipe under a pier or dock and the simplicity of installing the fittings. Kucharski says he has “never installed a fitting that did not hold air the first time.”
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US company PowerDocks won the 2018 Miami International Boat Show innovation award for its Blue Isles floating solar-powered platforms (see Marina World January/February 2018). The floating docks capture and store solar energy for use in marina facilities and remote mooring fields. The customisable ‘micro-grids’ can help reduce energy costs at marinas and provide the convenience of power distribution to floating locations offshore. E: abaro@power-docks.com
Gael Force partners with Pontoon & Dock
Scottish floating pontoon manufacturer Gael Force has established a partnership with modular pontoon and marina equipment specialist The Pontoon & Dock Company. The latter will represent Gael Force’s SeaHaven range of floating pontoons, concrete breakwaters and gangways in marina markets across England, Wales, the Channel Isles and Isle of Man.
The SeaHaven range includes a standard model of pontoon for inland waterways and less exposed locations, and a robust, heavy-duty
Insurance change
Contrary to the report in the January/ February issue, UK marina chain Premier Marinas has partnered with GJW Direct (not Towergate Insurance) to deliver a major overhaul of its Premier Marine Insurance product. Premier believes the move will make its insurance brand more competitive.
Premier Marine Insurance will be administered by an expert team of GJW Direct underwriters and claims handlers. The team will be dedicated to Premier Marine Insurance customers and will provide quality cover for all types of craft from RIBs and small yachts through to motor boats and yachts up to 29m (95ft).
Gael Force sales director, Jamie Young, said: “Our partnership with Pontoon & Dock is one which provides an excellent fit within our plans to extend our offering to marina operations across the wider UK – to bring a robustly manufactured product to the market and add real value to marinas.”
Dan Bryant, managing director of Pontoon & Dock, commented: “Our partnership with Gael Force Group is part of an ongoing commitment to offer quality pontoons to customers through the UK. Gael Force has experienced significant success with the SeaHaven range and we look forward to working closely with the team.”
model for exposed and coastal locations. Last year, Gael Force also produced its first batch of large floating concrete breakwaters.
A recent Gael Force pontoon installation in Tarbert on the Scottish island of Harris.
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Rolec launches Fin pedestal
UK-based marina services specialist Rolec has launched Fin, an elegant new polyethylene pedestal range sporting slender lines and a highly imaginative lighting concept.
Rolec international sales manager, Kate Broom, comments: “For almost 30 years Rolec has been at the forefront of the world’s marina services industry, continually investing, developing and pioneering the introduction of innovative new technologies and solutions.”
“Our new Fin pedestal range once again raises the industry bar. The Fin, along with Rolec’s other marina pedestal ranges, features complete electricity, water and lighting segregation. It also introduces a unique thermosencapsulating fixing point system, further enhancing the method and importance of complete segregation,” she adds.
Other unique features, according to Broom, include a cathedral-style
The all-new Fin from Rolec is offered in a variety of colours as power, SOS, pump-out and EV charging pedestal. At dusk (below) the innovative lighting features make a striking statement.
twin lighting design which subtly but dramatically illuminates the electricity and water services while also lighting the marina walkways. Along with the design itself, Broom’s favourite Fin feature is its secondary ornate lighting option. “This innovative lighting feature introduces a new dimension to marina illumination and enables us to offer our clients a variety of computer controlled, on-demand lighting effects never before seen in our industry,” she says.
Displays already available include: Twinkling Star - offering a touch of theatre and glamour to any marina; Colour Maze - a synchronised, low ambient colour changing canopy; and Light Show - a subtle yet entertaining, programmable light display.
Good looks and innovative features go hand-in-hand with quality basics. “Intentionally we have placed a lot of emphasis on the Fin’s modern streamlined appearance and its dramatic lighting solutions yet have maintained Rolec’s high standards of engineering essentials - such as UV stability, ingress protection certification and impact resistance in order to guarantee the pedestal’s strength, durability and longevity,” Broom notes.
The Fin range also includes an SOS pedestal, a sanitation pumpout pedestal and an electric vehicle charging pedestal.
E: rolec@rolecserv.co.uk
Pump upgrade at Amble Marina
Amble Marina in Northumberland, UK, has opted to install a Flygt Concertor wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence. The unit (left) replaces a 30-yearold Flygt pump, which was nearing end of life after years of reliable service. Flygt manufacturer Xylem installed both old and replacement systems.
Xylem service engineer, Grenville Graham, commented: “Amble Marina is a busy leisure facility. This means the pumps are regularly faced with tackling a variety of mixed materials. Of course, this is to be expected when operating in this kind of public space. The key, therefore, is to ensure you have the technology in place that has been designed with these difficulties in mind.”
With its built-in capabilities, the Flygt Concertor is capable of handling large amounts of material, adapting to different duty points and automatically adjusting its performance to cope with the changing conditions of the wastewater environment.
Amble Marina’s busiest period often occurs at weekends and during bank holidays and it is at those times that the pump can be placed under pressure. Unexpected breakdowns can cause major disruption but also result in additional expense for the business as the call-out charges for engineers during these periods are often higher.
The Flygt Concertor features ultra-high efficiency motor and impeller. Also, with
Adaptive N-hydraulics and anti-blockage protocols, the pump can actively detect and prevent potential blockages by running the impeller back and forth repeatedly under controlled conditions until the debris is shifted. This reduces downtime and operator call-outs as the product will carry out the anti-blockage task up to 22 times before alerting an engineer.
Despite being technologically advanced, the system is still simple to install. Xylem service coordinator, Tracy McIntyre, explains: “For starters, correct rotation is already ensured, meaning there is no need to physically check the rotation of the impeller, which is often both time consuming and tricky to do. It also has a compact footprint, which is ideal for stations with restrictive spaces to navigate.”
Karl Brunton, managing director at Amble Marina, concluded: “The Flygt Concertor was installed earlier this year and we are already reaping the benefits of investing in this advanced technology solution.”
The year 2017 recorded a marked growth in overseas projects for the Italian Ingemar Group.
During the year, the company secured important contracts for marinas in Croatia (Marina di Novi Vinodolski), Malta (Valletta for Azimut-Benetti) and Corsica (Marina di Santa Manza for Porto Vecchio Marine), and was delighted when Porto Montenegro, with its Ingemar piers and breakwaters, earned the first Platinum Gold Anchor accreditation in the Gold Anchor Scheme.
Continuous investment in R&D resulted in new rigid connection systems between easily transportable modular elements and new solutions for anchorage and connections. These innovations simplify the logistics of handling bulky items and their subsequent assembly in water, and reduce costs.
Modular floating components and the ease of their assembly contributed to creating the brand new award-winning Marina Capo d’Orlando in Sicily, which accommodates 562 boats of 8-40m (26-131ft) in length.
In addition to projects in Italy and in the Mediterranean, 2018 will see the Ingemar Group still strongly committed to emerging markets in the Middle East.
“It was a year of great challenges, with stimulating projects, original achievements and acquisition of new skills,” says Group president Lorenzo Isalberti. E: info@ingemar.it
PRODUCTS & SERVICES/PEOPLE
Index to Advertisers
Bellingham Marine, USA 29
Boat Lift, Italy 54
Camper & Nicholsons
Marinas, UK 16
Capria, Argentina 30
Cimolai, Italy 34
Conolift by Kropf Industrial, Canada 28
DoubleTrac by OmegaFlex, USA 57
Dura Composites, UK 41
Eaton Marina Power & Lighting, USA 14 & 15
GH Cranes & Components, Spain 43
Gael Force
Marinas & Pontoons, UK 63
Gigieffe, Italy 34
Gold Anchor Award Scheme 44
Golden Boat Lifts, USA 60
Golden Marine Systems, USA 26
Hazelett Marine, USA 30
HydroHoist, USA 37
IWMC 2018, Greece 53
Ingemar, Italy 12
Inland & Coastal Marinas, Ireland 24
Lindley, Portugal 26
M-Tech, Australia 18
Marex, Croatia 44
Maricer, UK 38
Marina Cloud, Croatia 54
Marina Master by IRM, Slovenia 50
Marina Projects, UK 28
Marinaquip, New Zealand 60
Marine Travelift, USA 64
Marinetek, Finland 4
Martini Alfredo, Italy 40
Metstrade 2018, Netherlands 20
Orsta Breakwater, Netherlands 60
PIANC Congress 2018, Panama 44
Pacsoft, New Zealand 26
Plus Marine, Italy 50
Poralu Marine, France 32 & 33
Rolec Services, UK 10
Roodberg - a brand of Frisian Industries, Netherlands 38
SF Marina System, Sweden 2
Safe Harbour Dry Stacks, USA 49
Seaflex, Sweden 8
Seijsener Marina Services, Netherlands 54
Star Marina Solutions, UK 58
Superior Group, Australia 50
Twinwood by Soprefa, Portugal 58
Walcon Marine, UK 18
Wiggins Lift Co, USA 47
Léa Carminati
Léa Carminati has joined Poralu Marine in the newly created post of marketing manager. She takes responsibility for the corporate and strategic marketing for all Poralu Marine entities.
Carminati has a Master 2 ‘Luxury and Fashion Management’ from SKEMA Business School, which she obtained in 2016. She has studied in France, the USA, South Korea and China. In addition to this training, she has undertaken professional assignments with the sales and marketing departments of major brands such as Cartier, Lancôme, Alexander Wang and Balenciaga.
“I am delighted to join Poralu Marine and contribute to the performance of a leading international company, which stands out for its human dimension, top-of-the-range positioning, and its sense of sustainable development, qualities that are recognised by all those in contact with it,” she commented.
British Waterways buys Quantums
British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) has appointed Rolec to design, supply and install approximately 500 new Quantum service pedestals across 1,000 berths at its Sawley and Hull marinas.
In addition to the pedestals, Rolec will supply its BerthMaster Online electricity management system.
BWML managing director, Jeff Whyatt, explained that careful consideration had been given to the company’s choice of pedestal and the associated management system.
“One of the key attractions of Rolec’s BerthMaster Online system is its online payment portal, which we believe is essential for customer convenience,” he said. “As well as managing marina berths, the flexibility of the BerthMaster Online system enables us to monitor and manage further electricity supplies across our sites - including those of onsite business tenants and partners.”
Sawley and Hull will be refurbished by Rolec early this year and further marinas across the country are set to follow.
Kieron Alsop, managing
director of Rolec, commented: “With tens of thousands of berths in over 25 countries already using the Quantum/ BerthMaster combination, we are delighted that BWML, one of the UK’s largest marina operators, has chosen our modern, future-proof solution.”
According to Alsop, the flexibility of BerthMaster Online, as noted by Whyatt, is one of the key features of the entire system. “BWML’s initial requirement of the system is to manage the electrical infrastructure across its marina network with a view to utilising further BerthMaster Online features in the future,” Alsop said. “These additional features include facilities to enable marinas to control and manage services such as water supplies, sanitation pump-out, marina lighting efficiency and even electric vehicle charging pointswhich can generate a new revenue stream for the marina.”
E:rolec@rolecserv.co.uk
Surge in strength
The all-new Surge50 and Surge60 polymer grated decking panels from Canadian company ThruFlow are extra tough and kinder to the environment. By achieving either 50% or 60% open surface panel they let plenty of light through to the seabed, and all without compromising on good aesthetics, fit and finish. Both panels have increased load and impact capacities due to new LGF (Long Glass Fibre) reinforcement material.
E: sales@ thruflow.com
The evolution of the marine forklift continues... Center mounted cab option now available.
