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Lessons from history

Even the most optimistic among us would be hard pressed to say that 2020 has got off to a good start. Coronavirus continues to dominate headlines and is affecting the health of the world’s population and the global economy, and restricting travel and social and business networking opportunities. Several of our marine industry events have been cancelled or postponed.

While symptoms for the majority of those contracting the virus appear to be fairly mild, there are challenges to save those more severely affected – poor medical infrastructure, too few medical staff and insufficient emergency beds. A study just released by The Australian National University estimates that millions will die and global GDP will take an AU$2.4 trillion (US$1.6 trillion) hit.

Why is coronavirus spreading so easily? Flights that speed us swiftly between countries? Urbanisation? Poor sanitary conditions and practices? Climate change? Maybe. Maybe not.

Most of us are familiar with ‘modern’ pandemics, such as SARS (2002-03), the West Africa Ebola crisis (2014-15), and HIV/AIDS (1981 and ongoing, with 35 million deaths so far) but are perhaps less familiar with more distant history.

Communicable diseases have existed since our days as hunter-gathers and the rise in community living, largely due to farming, boosted our risk. The earliest recorded pandemic (probably typhoid fever) hit Athens in 430BC wiping out up to two thirds of the population. The Plague of Justinian in 541AD (probably bubonic plague) killed a quarter of the population of the eastern Mediterranean. The Black Death (1347-1351) tore through the whole of Europe killing 75-200 million people. It took 200 years for the population to return to pre-1347 levels.

Loss of life is always the most significant casualty but pandemics disrupt economies, threaten security and affect trade. They also change lifestyle and livelihood; not necessarily to the detriment of the survivors. The Justinian Plague, which cost the world half of its population, ruptured the Roman Empire irrevocably. The Black Death led to the decline in serfdom, better standards of living, more social mobility and less risk of war. The Spanish Flu (1918/19), which killed up to 50 million on a global scale, led to huge improvements in public health; and H3N2 (1968) helped us understand the vital role of vaccinations.

History teaches us much, but how much do we learn? Despite warnings issued by The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board following the Ebola crisis, it claims the world has still remained unprepared for global epidemics. Let’s hope we take better heed when coronavirus is behind us; and let us hope fewer lives will be lost while this virus rages than medical experts fear.

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Packed house at IMBC 2020

USA: IMBC 2020, organised by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in January, attracted over 500 delegates and offered 158 booths in a sold-out exhibit hall.

Keynote presenters Manley Feinberg and Dennis Snow delivered valuable advice on business leadership and customer service, and break-out sessions delivered targeted tips and information in five tracks: Marina Design and Engineering; Operations;

Leading Your Team to Excellence; Building Your Best Boating Community; and Step Up and Stand Out.

The eighteenth event in the annual series to date also became the launch pad for major change at the AMI – and a new vision for IMBC.

One name and one logo

AMI has announced a new branding strategy that consolidates the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) and the International Marina Institute (IMI) under one master brand.

Effective from late January, IMBC is now known as the AMI Conference & Expo and IMI is referred to as AMI Training Institute. They share a unified logo and tagline.

AMI was formed in 2005 when the Marina Operators Association of America (MOAA) merged with the International Marina Institute (IMI). As part of the merger, the two organisations combined brands, leaving the newly formed AMI with multiple divisions. “The unintended result was an alphabet soup of sub-brands, leading to brand dilution and industry confusion,” says AMI chairman Chris Petty. “IMI and IMBC under one umbrella brand simplifies our marketing and our messaging.”

The tagline for AMI has been changed from ‘The Voice of the Marina Industries’ to ‘Educating and

Connecting Marina Professionals’. AMI’s advocacy effort for its 1,000+ membership will, however, remain strong. This includes vocal support of the Modern Fish Act and US Coast Guard Authorization Bill, maintaining a voice and watchful eye on the new National Electric Code Standards, active participation to re-authorise the Sportfish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and active membership of Our Recreation Roundtable.

“A new tagline further reflects the evolution of AMI as more than simply an advocacy group,” Petty clarifies. “We are drawing focus to the networking and training provided by AMI to its members and overall marina industry through its Certified Marina Management programme, satellite courses and its annual conference.”

Three year move for AMI Expo

As attendees at the last – and highly successful – IMBC event in January at Broward County Convention Center (BCCC) in Fort Lauderdale learned that the 2021 event will be renamed, they also learned of a new temporary location for coming years.

Due to closure of the BCCC for a three-year expansion, AMI Conference & Expo will move to the Daytona Beach Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Changes at the helm

AMI took the opportunity to announce its newly elected officers and directors at IMBC 2020: Chris Petty, Suntex Waterfront Management (chair); John Swick CMM, Safe Harbor Marinas (vice chair); Rick Chapman CMM, Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc (treasurer); and Kevin Thompson, Bellingham Marine (secretary).

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Contract pending for Larnaca

CYPRUS: A contract is due to be signed early this month (March) between the Government of Cyprus and the Cyprus-Israeli consortium Kition Ocean Holding for the long-awaited redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina. The investment is likely to be in the region of €1 billion for a project that could take ten to 15 years.

In addition to covering port infrastructure, road networks, green spaces, housing and leisure fo)rmalities, the focus will be on

restructuring the marina for between 600 and 650 boats and incorporating the latest harbour facilities and technology.

Kaikoura secures development funds

NEW ZEALAND: The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has awarded nearly $11 million to Kaikoura District Council to help fund the Kaikoura Marina Development Programme. Kaikoura, a town on the east coast of the South Island 1,180km (733mi) north of Christchurch, was devastated by an earthquake in 2016.

The funding is for two projects, with the bulk of the money going to redevelop Wakatu Quay into a mixed use commercial, retail and hospitality area and the remainder financing a business study into developing the harbour at South Bay.

Kaikoura mayor, Craig Mackle, described the award as “an exciting and significant endorsement of Kaikoura’s recovery and its bright future.”

“Over my lifetime, South Bay Harbour has grown from something of a local playground where you knew to stay out of the fisherman’s way, to a busy gateway to our marine world. The business case will help it grow still further and make sure that gateway can serve our District and our visitors for generations to come,” he said.

Mackle also has high hopes for Wakatu Quay. “I have no doubt that with nearly $10 million we’ll be able to give the Quay a new lease of life and turn it back into a place that provides employment, pride and connection between locals and visitors, our culture and our environment,” he noted.

Parliamentary Undersecretary for Regional Economic Development, Fletcher Tabuteau, who announced the award, commented: “Tourism is one of Kaikoura’s largest employers and main industries. The Kaikoura Marina Development Programme begins the process of increasing the tourism destinations available in Kaikoura. [It] is projected to create up to 50 new jobs and up to 100 indirect new jobs in the wider Kaikoura region.”

Ministry invests in tourist port potential

SRI LANKA: State Minister of Ports Development, Kanaka Herath, has confirmed that a new Yacht Marina Zone is soon to be established in the port of Galle on the southwest coast.

Yacht facilities at Galle, whose old town and fortifications are a UNESCO World Heritage site, were badly damaged by a tsunami and restored in part in 2015.

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berthing facilities is aimed at transforming the site into a tourist port.

The project includes building a breakwater, dredging the entrance channel and constructing a deep-water passenger vessel terminal.

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CAHM&PC: save the dates

USA: The California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains (CAHM&PC) holds its annual training conference and trade show, the longest running marina, port and harbour conference in California, on 21st-23rd October at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego.

The event is geared towards both public and private marina and boatyard owners, operators and managers; as well as harbour masters, dock masters and all levels of staff requiring training and industry updates.

The trade show features industry consultants and suppliers of everything needed for marina, port and harbour

operations, from hardware for the docks to software for managing operations at peak efficiency. The event is aimed at an audience beyond California, to the entire western states, Canada and the Pacific.

Registration is now open at www. harbormaster.org. First-time attendees can attend at member rates.

CVC invests in D-Marin

MED & MIDDLE EAST: CVC Capital Partners, a Luxemburg-based private equity firm, has agreed to buy D-Marin’s Greek, Croatian and UAE businesses from the Turkish Dogus Group. The purchase will be made via CVC Fund VII. D-Marin’s share in Flisvos Marina (Greece) is excluded from the deal as co-owner Lamda Development recently bought out D-Marin’s share and is now sole owner.

Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, D-Marin, under concessions or management agreements, is an international operator of premium yacht marinas in Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Turkey and the UAE. All marinas in Turkey (Turgutreis, Didim and Göcek) will remain under the ownership of Dogus Group and will continue to be managed by D-Marin.

Istvan Szöke, managing partner at CVC Capital partners, said: “As our first investment in the sector, we have been attracted to D-Marin given it is a geographically diversified operator of well-invested premium marinas in the Mediterranean and the UAE. Using CVC’s global network and experience in growing companies internationally, we intend to create the leading global premium marina operating company through both organic growth and acquisitions.”

D-Marin CEO, Burak Baykan, commented: “I am proud of the success achieved by D-Marin to date. Working with Dogus Group, we have put in place a solid foundation, on which we will now plan to build a global group. We are delighted to have secured the support

of CVC, a leading global investor, to expand D-Marin internationally and take the company to the next level.”

UK-based Marina Solutions International (MSI) acted as marina consultants for CVC. MSI’s scope of works included undertaking site condition assessment audits of all ten D-Marin marina operations across Croatia, Greece and Turkey. In addition, the company assisted in identifying potential new marina sites over a period of nine months.

MSI director, James Beaver, said the consultancy was delighted to have been appointed to represent CVC interests. “Marina ownership and operations is a specialist business, and MSI was wellplaced to offer its extensive industry knowledge and experience and assist the CVC team in understanding the intricacies of marina acquisition and ownership,” he explained.

D-Marin has owned and operated marinas in the Mediterranean since 2003 but only recently diversified into the UAE, providing management services to several existing marinas and, most notably, the new 1,100 berth Dubai Marina.

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Superyacht focus for Málaga redevelopment

SPAIN: Island Global Yachting (IGY) is to expand further into the Mediterranean by introducing a new superyacht marina in Puerto de Málaga (right).

In partnership with Ocean Capital Partners, IGY is redeveloping the existing marina and infrastructure to serve the world’s largest superyachts, as well as other vessels seeking to enjoy the town’s convenient and vibrant location. IGY will be both an equity holder and the management and brand partner to the marina, and expects to start operation in spring this year. The marina will be known as IGY Málaga Marina.

Málaga’s strategic location east of Gibraltar offers the global superyacht fleet the perfect destination for private use or charter vessels. Well located to support vessels in the western Mediterranean, and an ideal winter haven with year-round berthing, it is also a convenient destination for vessels to prepare for trans-Atlantic crossings. Málaga Airport offers international flights and is just 20 minutes away.

The Málaga marina is the third in IGY’s western Mediterranean network, joining IGY’s purpose-built marina in Sète, south of France, and Porto Cervo Marina in Sardinia. IGY’s EVP

of corporate development, Steve English, sees huge benefits in the new addition. “Over 500 IGY clients cruised near Málaga last year,” he says. “It is a tremendous destination that we are thrilled to welcome into IGY’s network.”

Managing partner of Ocean Capital Partners, José Luis Almazán added: “Málaga, with this new marina, will become a premium point of reference in the Mediterranean, at the same level of marinas located in New York, Miami and the Caribbean.”

Puerto de Málaga accommodates a range of vessels and is just steps to the heart of the city and its many attractions. Upon completion, it will accommodate vessels up to 100m (328ft), offering services and crew

amenities that include 24-hour security at ISPS standards, fuelling, grey and black water pump-out, full vessel concierge, recycling, hazardous waste disposal and wireless internet. Guests can also expect to have access to dockside parking, as well as additional security measures such as upgraded lighting and CCTV. Captain and crew facilities will include a fitness centre, showers and changing facilities, and Wi-Fi equipped business centre. The adjacent beach offers a host of recreational opportunities within walking distance of the marina.

Venue confirmed for IWMC

UAE: The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) 2020 will be held 13th-15th October in Mina Rashid, Dubai.

The event will adopt the principal theme of ‘marinas empowering tourism and economies’ and will focus on regulatory frameworks and barriers, best investment practices, changing the public perception of a marina, new technologies, climate change and environmental sustainability.

ICOMIA secretary general, Udo Kleinitz, comments: “The venue selection…sends a powerful message towards the use of existing resources. Located in a basin formerly used in Dubai’s commercial port, Mina Rashid

Marina has been re-purposed to offer moorings and open access to recreational facilities and restaurants, thus addressing relevant aspects in public acceptance of boating and sustainability. I am very positive about the conference being held in a marina itself. Some events will make use of the marina infrastructure including functions taking place on a former passenger liner, converted into a hotel and venue.”

Mohammed Al Mannaei, CEO of P&O Marinas and chairman of Raseina, Dubai Maritime

City Authority’s platform linking Dubai’s marinas, says: “With this announcement of the date and venue for the event, our countdown begins towards making ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2020 an unforgettable event for marina enthusiasts and a landmark for the UAE’s marina community. At P&O Marinas, we’re confident that Mina Rashid will be the ideal venue to host the biggest names in the international marinas sector.”

Further information and registration: www.worldmarinasconference.com

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SAUDI ARABIA: A dilapidated marina in Fanateer in the industrial city of Jubail on the Persian Gulf has been rebuilt by Chinese company Livart Marine.

The project, which was completed in the final quarter of 2019, called for Livart to replace the old pier with a floating pontoon system offering 100 berths for a range of vessels including superyachts. Pontoons, which meet Australian Standard AS 3962-2001, with WPC decking were installed in five gangways with 46 finger pontoons. A fuel dock was also built.

A broad range of accessories, including mooring cleats, pile guides, safety ladders and rubber fenders was also supplied.

Rebuild completes in Fanateer Olympics marina undergoes expansion

UK: Dean & Reddyhoff has contracted Walcon Marine to extend Portland Marina on the south coast of England. The marina was built to very high specification by Walcon in 2009 and was used as the main berthing facility for the sailing events in the 2012 London Olympics.

Located behind its own breakwater, the marina has always had plenty of space for expansion. The current project will ultimately be a five-pier extension adding nearly 300 berths to the 250 already in place. The work will be completed in phases.

At the start of 2020 Walcon extended pier A of the central walkway out to the breakwater, added the first section of new back walkway that will run alongside the breakwater and added a completely new pier B. Thirteen finger pontoons for boats up to 8m (26ft) have been fitted to pier B so far and further

pontoons will be added subject to demand. The remaining three piers and their finger pontoons will be installed on the same basis.

As per the original marina, Walcon is using its System 21 pontoons with sustainable timber decking and is installing an innovative bridge to link the marina to the shore. The design effectively fixes it at each end to a section of decking that moves as a single piece as the walkway rises and falls in response to the tides. The decking sections attached to the head and foot of the bridge move freely

on hidden runners giving a smooth transition from shore to marina, free of obstacles, steps or other hazards.

“Walcon have, as always, been reliable and professional partners,” said Lucas Shotts, director at Dean & Reddyhoff. “They delivered the project on time and on budget and we look forward to continuing working with them now and in the future.”

“We are very pleased to see this superb marina embarking on a new phase of growth seven years after we first installed it,” added Walcon’s James Walters.

The marina has already become popular with locals and visitors, and has helped to promote the development of nautical tourism in the area.

GLOBAL REVIEW

Highlights and developments around the world in 2019

Europe & Russia

• France: Island Global Yachting (IGY) welcomed the first vessel to its new yachting destination in Sète, the south of France. A port of entry, the marina’s new infrastructure offers 582m (1,908ft) of alongside superyacht berthing in a deep protected basin and can accommodate vessels up to 180m (590ft). The marina has berthside parking, fuel at berth, container storage alongside each vessel, 125/250 amp power pedestals and up to 2,000 amp hard-wired shore power supply in two separate locations.

• Greece: the Municipality of PileaHortiatis initiated a significant €45 million development project in announcing plans for Pilea Marina. The design includes berthing facilities for nine boat categories, ranging from small vessels of 8m (26ft) to megayachts up to 75m (246ft). A total of 440 berths will make it one of the largest marinas in southeast Europe. Set within a project area of 39 acres (16 ha), it will boast boat repair and

maintenance centres, a yacht club with terrace, parking for 270 vehicles, sports facilities, green spaces, and walking and cycling routes.

• Russia: a controversial new stateof-the-art marina earmarked for construction in Balaklava Bay in Sevastopol could be the biggest and most expensive in the country built to date. With an estimated investment of Rub7.2 billion (US$110 million), the new marina will cover 13,270m² (43,537ft²) and have 600 berths for yachts up to 75m (246ft). Currently, there are very few marinas able to accept yachts of this size in the country.

• UK: Edinburgh Marina Holdings appointed McLaughlin & Harvey as the main contractor responsible for constructing the first phase of the planned £175 million, 373-berth Edinburgh Marina.

• Spain: Tenders were invited for the renovation of the port of Carboneras in Almeriá. The project, for a 260-berth marina and associated infrastructure, is subject to a 40 year lease.

• UK: Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the south coast of England secured a £400,000 investment for a major overhaul of its pontoon system. Walcon Marine was contracted to add an extra 60 berths as part of a planning and design concept devised by Marina Projects.

• Croatia: Marina Rovinj was completely refurbished to offer 196 berths for vessels of an average length of 17m (56ft). Berthing for yachts up to 35m (115ft) is also available and even larger visiting vessels can be accommodated. Marinetek completed the pontoon infrastructure.

• France: The private French marina network Port Adhoc Group secured €22 million in funding to purchase three Dutch marinas near Amsterdam and Rotterdam from the Den Daas Group. Marina Muiderzand, Jachthaven Naarden and Jachthaven Bruinisse together have a total of nearly 3,000 berths and increased the group’s overall holding to 8,600 berths.

• Cyprus: Kition Ocean Holdings submitted a proposal to develop Cyprus’s Larnaca port and marina. The proposal includes extending the existing marina to accommodate boats up to 150m (492ft) in length. The project, with its ambitious portrelated upgrades, could prove to be the biggest single investment made to date in the country and was the latest proposal in a line of stalled privatisation plans. See update in World News.

• Greece: Aktor Concessions SA was set to invest €57.5 million in modernising the 1,000 berth Alimos Marina in Greece, upgrading all marina infrastructure with a view to making it a top tourist port destination. Another concession was granted to build a 73-berth marina in Ormos Alindon on the East Aegean island of Leros.

• Gibraltar : Marinetek Finland announced plans to rebuild Marina Bay in Ocean Village, Gibraltar. Formerly a separate 252-berth

Marina Rovinj was completely refurbished to become a new flagship facility for the ACI Marinas network in Croatia.

marina, Marinetek will replace the marina’s existing Mediterranean mooring system, installed in the late 1980s, with a complete floating pontoon arrangement that will accommodate 270 vessels and boats up to 18m (59ft) – with 12 superyacht berths.

• Sweden: Plans progressed to transform the picturesque wharf area of Malagakajen into a high-quality, mixed use marina. The pontoons will be twice as wide as usual at 4m (13ft) to provide ample space for equipment, boat owners and visitors. The 10m (33ft) wide floating breakwater is expected to be built in March 2020 and the entire marina, offering 160 berths, will be completed in time for this year’s sailing season.

• Malta: Details were released on redevelopment plans for Manoel Island Marina, destined to be one of the largest mixed-use developments in the Mediterranean. Marina Projects worked with the masterplan in association with Foster & Partners and Midi plc.

• Azores: The Municipal Authority of Povoaçao opened a new boat harbour on the south eastern side of São Miguel, the biggest island in the Azores archipelago.

The Americas

• Florida, USA: Port 32 opened as a service destination with in-water service berths for yachts up to 46m (150ft). The facility is part of a multiphase development project that will offer wide-ranging facilities and the largest drystack in Broward County. The marina offers a self-service boatyard with a 150-ton Marine Travelift able to handle vessels up to 37m (120ft) in length. Drystack storage will accommodate vessels of 8-17m (25-55ft).

• California, USA: After years of stalled plans, planning and design finally progressed for the five-year phased rebuild of The Marina at Dana Point in southern California which, at over

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2,400 berths, is the largest on the US west coast. Bellingham Marine will install the floating infrastructure for the $330 million project.

• Florida, USA: F3 Marina bought SunDance Marine in Fort Lauderdale and began the process of transforming it into F3 Marina Fort Lauderdale using its “next level” F3 Drystack technology. It is scheduled to complete this year.

• Florida, USA: Florida’s City Commission approved plans to renovate Las Olas Marina. The multi-million-dollar project, which complements plans to enhance the waterfront, includes 68 berths for vessels up to 76m (250ft).

• Canada: Poralu Marine commenced phase two of a 1,000 slip marina project on Lake Simcoe in Ontario. Friday Harbour Resort is destined to become a new all-year-round upmarket residential and visitor destination.

• Florida, USA: Suntex Marina Investors purchased the Bahia Mar Yachting Center (BMYC) in Fort Lauderdale. The marina offers 250 berths capable of mooring vessels up to 91m (300ft) along its 914m (3,000ft) parallel dock and more than 1,524m (5,000ft) of floating docks. The investment in BMYC coincided with Suntex’s sale of

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• Florida, USA: In its first acquisition in Florida, Texas-based VIP Marinas purchased Anclote Village Marina in the Tampa Bay area city of Holiday. The marina features 25 wet slips, drystack for 195 vessels and a fuel dock.

• Maryland, USA: Safe Harbor Marinas purchased Chesapeake Yachting Center (CYC) in Baltimore – a 1,000 acre (405 ha) mixed-use property venture under construction. It sits on 12.8 acres (5.1 ha) and has 184 wet slips, a drystack for 186 boats, 90 sailboat cradles and a mix of amenities.

• Panama: The new marina project of Buenaventura, 50 miles outside of Panama City on the Pacific Coast, was set to open in November. Part of a major upmarket residential development, the marina has 60 wet slips, drystack for 100 boats, a fuel dock, boat club, repair services and charter services.

• Uruguay: An investment of US$17 million was announced to regenerate the disused tourist port facilities of Punta Carretas in Montevideo. Tenders were launched for the construction of the marina, which could have capacity for 35 to 60 boats. It is anticipated that work will finish in 2022.

• Grenada: Port Louis Marina expanded from 160 to 250 berths. The marina is a key superyacht and cruising hub in the southern Caribbean, set in a natural lagoon on the leeward side of Grenada below the hurricane belt.

• BVI: Phase one of the inner marina was completed at Nanny Cay, Tortola in February 2019 and work on an additional four docks continued throughout the year. The new outer marina was completed with 100 berths ahead of the Spring Regatta. Walcon Marine undertook all dock replacement work, essential due to extensive damage caused by Hurricane Irma.

Asia

• Hong Kong: Discovery Bay Marina Club is to be completely redeveloped and rebranded as Lantau Yacht Club (LYC). The marina is designed to meet the needs of the growing yachting

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F3 Marina Fort Lauderdale, being built on the SunDance Marine site, will introduce a new level of drystack technology and hospitality.

community and the increasing number of superyachts. The marina closed in early 2019 for a major renovation and is scheduled to reopen in the second half of 2020. LYC marina will boast berths up to 100m (328ft), which is unprecedented in Hong Kong.

• Indonesia: A $1 billion waterfront resort is planned for Ancol in north Jakarta. The project will comprise architect-designed vertical mixeduse residences inspired by natural elements, a marina, beach club and restaurant precinct.

• Vietnam: Ana Marina in Nha Trang is scheduled to open in the first quarter this year as the country’s first full service marina and yacht club. Ultimately planned to offer sheltered berthing for up to 220 vessels, it will be able to accommodate vessels up to 40m (131ft) in length. Some extra wide berths for catamarans are in the mix. Future phases will include a superyacht dock for six yachts up to 70m (131ft) in length and also includes a potential 100m (328ft) berth in addition to a mix of berths for boats of 10-20m (33-66ft).

• Taiwan: Argo Yacht Club in Tainan began developing a new marina as the centre piece of a comprehensive development project. The first stage of the 200-berth facility will

Due to reopen later this year, Lantau Yacht Club – the renamed and rebranded Discovery Bay Marina Club – will offer the largest berths in Hong Kong.

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accommodate 60 boats of 12-50m (39-164ft).

• Fiji: Gulf Marina Management (GMM) won a contract to run the new Nawi Island Marina and Shipyard in Savusavu. The marina will accommodate 130 vessels, with 19 berths for superyachts up to 85m (279ft) in length. A shipyard will have a wide body 75-ton Marine Travelift suitable for handling catamarans.

Australasia

• Australia: Burnett Heads Boat Harbour in Bundaberg, Queensland, received approval to begin construction of 273 berths of an ultimate 318-berth stateof-the-art marina to accommodate vessels ranging from 10-32m (33105ft). The marina will offer pump-out services and tight security, including 24-hour CCTV, gated berthing areas and routine security patrols.

• Australia: Stage one of The Boat Works’ North Precinct in Queensland – the largest superyacht marina and shipyard in the southern hemisphere – was unveiled last May (see Yards & Yard Machinery). The project, which represents AU$100 million in private investment, will effectively double the total facility to 52 acres (21 ha).

‘Dry Marina’ storage for vessels from 8-20m (26-66ft) is close to capacity, with 80 boats of all types and sizes. The new marina offers 77 berths, while a 35m (115ft) side shoot accommodates superyachts up to 45m (148ft) and an additional 20 berths serve superyachts up to 35m (115ft).

• Australia: Marina owner and operator Mulpha is to spend over A$8.3 million on a 66-berth expansion at Sanctuary Cove Marina in Queensland, boosting its capacity to host large vessels up to 55m (180ft). It aims to offer a “six-star” level of service and facilities, including some covered berths – a first in the Australian marina industry. The expansion is due for completion in May.

• Australia: Johnson Property Group opened the first phase of Trinity Point

Marina on Lake Macquarie, north of Sydney, New South Wales. The marina is part of a AU$388 million master-planned community. The first stage, comprising 88 berths and associated infrastructure, will form part of a five-pier facility for boats up to 20m (66ft) in length. Two vessels of 30m (98ft) could also be accommodated as an option.

• Australia: Environmental approval was granted for the marine portion of the new world-class Ocean Reef Marina project in Joondalup, Perth, Western Australia. Ocean Reef Marina will have 565 wet berths and a 200-boat drystack.

• Australia: Parliament passed legislation enabling foreign superyachts to charter in its waters for the first time.

• Australia: Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach, Queensland, was further developed as a leading international marina when owner Paul Darrouzet purchased the adjacent Coral Sea Resort. The newly upgraded 520berth marina now has outstanding destination appeal in the popular Whitsundays.

• New Zealand: Consent was granted for the extension to Port Marlborough’s Waikawa Marina. The NZ$20 million project will add 252 berths of 10 to 25m (33 to 82ft) to bring the total number to nearly 870.

Middle East & Africa

• Africa: In a rare project for Namibia, the port authority is developing a marina and waterfront destination alongside its new container terminal in the port of Walvis Bay. The project is earmarked as a major attraction for locals and visitors. Plans include hotels, spa, gym, conference centre, public amphitheatre, maritime museum, restaurants, public park and beach, luxury residential blocks and outdoor market space. The project will be developed in phases.

• UAE: D-Marin Dubai LLC signed a management and operation agreement with Port de la Mer, Dubai Harbour and Jumeirah Beach Hotel early in 2019 and supplemented this with further agreements with Al Seef, Marasi and Jaddaf Waterfront marinas several months later. Already one of the biggest chains in the eastern Mediterranean, this move enabled D-Marin to expand its marina operations network to cover 14 marinas in five countries.

• UAE: The first phase of the AE$65 million Al Maidan Marina expansion project in the emirate of Umm Al Qaiwain was completed. The breakwater, along with 130 berths of various sizes up to 14m (45ft), is now in place.

Ana Marina in Nha Trang, Vietnam, will be the country’s first full service marina and yacht club.

2019 –

The Year of the Environment

The year 2019 was undeniably a year that saw increasing public focus on the environment – a trend that is certain to continue and further gather pace. With extra scrutiny on plastic waste in the oceans and more solidly built installations to withstand hurricane-force winds, the marina industry has responded accordingly. Here are Marina World’s top picks for environmental innovations in 2019:

• French companies Recyclamer and IADYS launched innovative solar powered floating devices that collect solid and liquid waste on the water.

• Dutch company RanMarine Technology put a new clean-up robot called WasteShark into service. The nifty remote-controlled ‘predator’ eats plastics, microplastics, litter and algae, consuming 500kg of floating debris in a regular working day.

• Cesme Marina in Turkey introduced 1.5 million squid in and around Izmir and Cesme as a response to the threat to the species posed by pollution and irregular hunting methods.

• Rolec Services launched WallPod EV SolarCharge; a new solar powered electric vehicle charging unit.

• ThruFlow went into full production with its Sol decking panel – a solar panel integrated into its composite decking. With 12 volts, two amps and 24 Watts, one panel can power a small boatlift. The concept introduces solar modules, energy storage and power distribution into a floating dock that can be walked upon like any other.

• Seijsener worked with a Dutch marina operator to develop a plant cart made from ... plants.

• Poralu completed the first large high altitude floating

solar park in the Alps, which is expected to generate over 800,000 kWh of electricity each year; the annual consumption of around 220 households.

• VVW Nieuwpoort in Belgium revealed results of its boat

recycling initiative, which aims to promote the circular economy by using shredded polyester from boats to make construction materials.

Jellyfishbot, the innovative robotic clean-up solution from French company IADYS (above) and WallPod EV SolarCharge introduced by Rolec EV (below).

Cleaning up with Recyclamer (left) and capturing solar power on the docks with a ThruFlow Sol panel (below).

MARINA RESORT DEVELOPMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

Freehold Beach Front Land = 154,979m2

Seabed License = 460,000m2

DEVELOPMENT

81 Villa Resort & 285 Berth Marina

UNIQUE FEATURES

One of approximately 10 Marina Licenses issued by Indonesian Government

Does not require fixed breakwaters or dredging which will offer substantial savings in infrastructure costs. Only about 5% of the world’s marinas match this description

Unique land holding with 1km beach front

Seeking investors who would be interested in investing into a new marina resort project in Gili Gede, Indonesia. The seabed license is 460,000m2 and the freehold beach front land is 154,979m2 (1km beach front). This is only one of ten marina licenses issued by the Indonesian Government. The site is naturally sheltered and therefore does not require a fixed breakwater or dredging.

The proposed resort includes a dockyard site and resort consisting of 81 villas, beach club, yacht club, shops, restaurants, wellness centre, farm and sailing school. The marina specifications are based on 285 berths, with 12 berths reserved for boats above 30m. A feasibility study, appraisal, concept designs and financial prognosis have all been conducted by UK specialists, Marina Solutions International Ltd, along with surveys on topography, bathymetry, oceanography and a full environmental report.

The Indonesian waters offer year-round sailing opportunities, but so far, the Indonesian Government have been slow in opening their borders to private yachts and commercial vessels.

The island of Gili Gede lies strategically half-way between Singapore and Darwin. Gili Gede is uniquely situated within the “golden triangle” of waterways between Bali and Lombok. Several thousand tourists travel between this route daily. Lombok is just 25 minutes away from Bali by plane, with direct flights to Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries. With new highways now complete, it is also only 1 hour away by car from Lombok International Airport.

With amazing white sand beaches, turquoise waters and gentle hills, this region, which comprises of 12 islands, is regarded by many as the future “French Riviera” of Asia. The area around Gili Gede offers one of the top surf breaks in the world, along with superb fishing and diving opportunities.

For further details, contact: Mr. Berwin Tanco berwin.tanco@equilibriahotels.com +62.813.3871.4068

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ROLEC SERVICES: 30 YEARS

Three decades of innovation

In three decades, UK-based Rolec Services has reached monumental milestones. The company’s prolific projects are a testament to the worldleading position it enjoys, and have motivated the Rolec team to constantly hone its expertise in the marina sector.

Since 1990, Rolec Services has positioned itself as an innovator of exemplary products for both marina operators and marina users. Starting out with just the Classic marina pedestal, Rolec has continued to expand and improve its offering to the marina industry and now has various popular pedestals and berth management systems on the market.

Classic beginnings

The Classic, with its simplistic and long-lasting design, has never fallen out of favour. It can be seen in hundreds of marinas around the world and withstands the test of time, with the bulk of original installations still reliable, and still in place.

Launching the Classic pedestal gave Rolec access to multiple marina destinations and four years after its launch, it won the company its first £1 million marina project – for Elizabeth Harbour on the island of Jersey. Securing this 1994 project was a huge determining factor for Rolec as the directors could see vast potential in offering the industry a greater choice of products and services, and a future

prospect as a world leader in the industry.

With innovation at the core of its business philosophy and the new opportunities afforded by the internet, Rolec introduced a world first electricity/ water computer controlled management system called BerthMaster. BerthMaster was designed to provide marina operators with a simple and straightforward marina management system, enabling them to easily and

Quantum service pedestals installed at the prestigious Bvlgari resort in Dubai.

cost-effectively manage the control and billing of marina electrical and water services. Its introduction was a revolutionary move for Rolec. The ability of the software to allow the marina office to remotely control and monitor every individual electric socket and water tap on the marina enabled marina operators to save time and labour.

Rolec has always believed in providing solutions for its customers that make their day-to-day lives simpler, and BerthMaster achieves exactly that. Developing the new system facilitated greater opportunities for Rolec’s marina team, positioning them at the forefront of pioneering work.

A decade passes

Following ten years of great success, in 2000 Rolec added to its huge product range by unveiling LED lighting for both the marina and caravan park industries. Many pontoons, access bridges and quaysides have benefited from stunning, low-cost, energyefficient illumination as a result. The products have become a ‘go-to’ for new infrastructure and refurbishment projects, enhancing the ambience at many marinas and waterfronts. But, for Rolec, the millennium was just the start of something much greater. Within six years, it had diversified to use its specialist knowledge for industrial power supplies and had formed a third division

Elizabeth Quay Marina in Perth, Western Australia, is fully equipped with enduringly popular Rolec Classic pedestals.

MegaMaster, designed to deliver maximum power to superyachts, installed at Porto Adriano, Mallorca.

it patented and launched WallPod. Originally released as the ultimate interchangeable utility pod system, it enjoys a strong foothold in the electric vehicle industry.

The launch of WallPod in 2007 also coincided with Rolec’s first major Middle East contract – for The Pearl Qatar, a 1,200 berth marina project. The £2.5 million order added another impressive reference to Rolec’s substantial portfolio but was swiftly followed in 2008 by a £2 million order for marina services for the iconic Palm Marinas in Dubai. In under two years, Rolec had made serious market inroads into a new and exciting business region.

Business was clearly solid, but Rolec continued to look to the future and push the boundaries, announcing EV Charging in 2008 as its fourth division. At a time when many were dubious about the future of electric vehicles, this was an adventurous and courageous move that has since paid serious dividends.

2010 onwards

After two decades of extraordinary growth, Rolec relocated its headquarters and manufacturing facility to new purpose-built premises, widening its capacity to deliver even greater service to its customers.

A multi-million pound Rolec Training Academy was built on-site to showcase the breadth of products the company designs and manufactures. The stateof-the-art Training Academy welcomes hundreds of electrical contractors and installers every month into the business, educating keen professionals on the wide range of products that Rolec offers. The Academy has piqued interest from all around the world, with visitors coming from far and wide to discover more about Rolec’s product range.

In 2015, Rolec introduced two further products to the marina market: the Quantum service pedestal, which now boasts over 18,000 installations; and BerthMaster Online, an extension of the original BerthMaster electricity and water management system.

BerthMaster Online benefits both marina operators and berth holders. Berth holders have the ability to manage their electricity and water services via their phone, tablet, laptop

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or any other web enabled device. The elimination of individual customer invoicing, combined with the marina receiving payments directly to its merchant account in monthly arrears, now ensures marina operators can control water and electricity usage with ease and precision. Both the Quantum service pedestal and BerthMaster Online have proven to be popular for UK and international marina projects, with many operators selecting both products.

But, although the Quantum has generated interest on a grand scale, the Classic service pedestal still remains a true classic. In 2016, the Classic achieved its 125,000 mark for manufacture and installation.

Rolec witnessed remarkable growth in the lead up to its 30th anniversary. In 2018, a new manufacturing facility was developed to meet the growing demand of electric vehicle charging products. In 2019, over 150,000 EV charging points were installed around the world.

Such successes are a testament to Rolec’s dedication and commitment to serving its four divisions with outdoor electrical equipment that has been designed to satisfy all users. The broad range of projects also tells its own story. “Rolec is heading towards 4,000 marina references across 68 countries, with Europe, the UK

and the Middle East being our highest concentration areas,” says operations director, Holly Brown. “It brings the team and me great pleasure to have reached our 30 year anniversary this year.”

“We are firm believers in providing a unique service to our clients and also want to ensure that marina users also benefit from our specialist skills. As a result, we are committed to the continuous development of our products and systems,” adds managing director, Kieron Alsop. “In seeing the success of the Quantum service pedestal and BerthMaster Online, it’s stimulating to know that our products and services are still positioning us as world leaders in what we do best.”

Quantum EV charging points at Preveza Marina, Greece.

Neuwied Marina to become heart of new waterside quarter

An extensively refurbished marina in the town of Neuwied in north western Germany is to form the heart of an ambitious new plan for a waterside quarter that will give the local economy a major boost.

Marina Neuwied Harbour is being developed by Dr Peter Jansen’s waterfront development firm Urban Aqua and financed by Marina Neuwied GmbH. At a cost of over €200 million, it will be one of the largest privately financed new living and recreational districts in the area. When first presented at the Expo Real 2017 Fair in Munich, which attracted around 41,500 property professionals from 75 countries, it garnered enormous attention and, according to Marina Neuwied GmbH managing director Klaus Alsdorf, led to “good discussions with numerous interested parties.”

Investors are particularly excited about the positive economic impact the development will have on the local area and the added value and vibrancy the project will deliver. Neuwied mayor, Jan Einig, has confirmed the support of the town and has fast tracked aspects of the administration.

Location is paramount in property development, and Neuwied is well positioned along the River Rhine between the cities of Cologne and Frankfurt. As such, it enjoys excellent transport links, as well as cultural and

leisure facilities and scenic landscapes. The town is surrounded by beautiful cycling and walking paths.

Situated on a 10ha (24.7 acre) site, 4ha (9.8 acres) of which is water, Marina Neuwied Harbour will have a central 5,500m² (59,201ft²) square –marking the entrance to the quarter – and a proposed landmark ten-storey hotel. The square will be surrounded by a yacht centre (which will host a variety of exhibitions), restaurants, cosy bistros and cafés, all set to attract large numbers of visitors. An underground car park with 200 places allocated for business use will also be constructed.

Neuwied Harbour’s proposed hotel will feature high level amenities, such as a modern fitness studio and conference

rooms. A rooftop restaurant offering breath-taking views of the harbour is also envisaged, and a floating restaurant is under consideration.

The residential element of the development comprises 11 five-storey high blocks offering over 300 spacious apartments. These will be set in landscaped grounds.

Parking space has been planned for 500 cars, and a pedestrian promenade, with access for cyclists, will be built along the harbour basin. The promenade will connect via a bridge to the beautiful adjacent Engerer Field nature preserve.

Neuwied Marina – built back in the 1970s – will be completely refurbished, with expanded boating facilities, including a new winter storage warehouse and new main marina building. The pontoons and pilings will be replaced and the layout reconfigured to better suit the width of today’s power boats. A modern system for pontoon access will be installed and the high embankment – essential due to the high risk of flooding from the River Rhine – will be redesigned.

Marina services will range from maintenance to boat handling, slipping and boat repair, and a chandlery shop will be opened. Boat sales offices will offer a range of vessels. The major transformation will change the existing facility into a full-service marina; the only one in the area.

Marina Neuwied Harbour is expected to attract a high level of visitors and will be an ideal location for weekend leisure breaks as well as boosting local businesses and bringing new business to the area. Planning was approved in autumn 2019 and construction is expected to start in spring this year.

Visitor marina to complement landmark pier

Navy Pier Marina, scheduled to open in 2021, will be the first dedicated transient marina on Lake Michigan. With white glove concierge service, 24hour secure access and expert staffing, it will offer exclusive and direct access to the multiple attractions of the iconic Navy Pier and the city of Chicago.

Developed to offer short term visitor docking facilities with immediate access to ‘The People’s Pier’ dining, shopping and entertainment, the new marina will fill a market gap for both local and transient boaters. It is planned as the premier lakeside entry to the city and is already generating excitement in and around Chicago as there are currently no recreational mooring slips at the Pier.

“Navy Pier Marina will provide a much-needed service to the boating community in Chicago,” said Joe Caltabiano, a long-time Chicago boater and prominent businessman. “Short term docking and quick access to restaurants and the city are sorely lacking.”

The marina will make Navy Pier a nautical destination for Lake Michigan boaters, ‘loopers’, and visitors from other Great Lakes and beyond. This will help drive tourism and contribute to revenue at Navy Pier, an iconic and historic city landmark and 5-acre (2-ha) centre for entertainment, leisure, arts and culture.

Navy Pier Marina is the result of project developer Randy Podolsky’s long-term vision. “A marina at Navy

Pier has been talked about casually for decades,” he confirmed. “For over 35 years, I have dreamed about being able to moor at Navy Pier for lunch, dinner or an overnight stay. My vision to make the conceived marina a dedicated transient marina, brings the desires of all boaters to fruition.”

“Since the project’s approval by Chicago City Council in 2016, we have worked non-stop to bring the project to the people of Chicago, and all boaters who yearn for access to Navy Pier from the water,” he added.

According to an economic impact calculation tool generated by the University of Florida and Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the new

marina will contribute over $11 million annually to the local economy. New mooring tax revenues paired with incremental tax dollars generated by increased boating activity will produce significant revenue for city-funded projects and programmes, positively impacting all residents of Chicago.

The privately funded marina will also create more than 100 new employment opportunities.

The marina will be located to the north of the pier and will feature wave attenuating docks to mitigate wave action from Chicago Harbour’s inner break-wall boat traffic and winds. In addition to a floating dock system, docks will be fixed at the east end. Around 7,000 linear feet (2,134m) of broadside mooring will be offered with three gangways giving convenient access to Navy Pier.

Offering hourly, daily and weekly mooring for vessels up to 130ft (40m) - and possibly longer - the marina will have a wealth of guest amenities including concierge services, 24-hour access and staffing, advance online reservations, secured entry, a boater’s lounge, laundry, bathrooms, ship store, WiFi, utilities, bike racks and in-slip pump-out. Potential additional boating organisation users may include fishing, sail and/or yacht charters, and/or a shared boat club.

The project is being developed by NPM Venture LLC and design and engineering is being undertaken by Edgewater Resources of St Joseph, Michigan. Edgewater is currently completing final engineering work as well as managing the tender process for the dock systems. Work is expected to start this autumn.

Navy Pier was completed in 1916 as part of Daniel Burnham’s plan for Chicago. It reopened in 1995 as a visitor attraction.

Above: artist’s impression of Navy Pier Marina. Right: Navy Pier is an iconic and historic Chicago city landmark on Lake Michigan (photo: Alert Five Productions).

An oasis on a desert coastline

by Dan Natchez, CMP

Máncora. Unless you are from Peru, or possibly if you are a surfer, chances are you probably haven’t heard of it – yet.

Máncora, with a year round population of roughly 10,000 residents, is considered one of the best beaches in South America and is located along Peru’s sparsely developed northwestern Pacific coast, approximately 96.5km (60mi) south of the Ecuadorian border. The coast in this portion of Peru lies in the rain shadow of the Andes, resulting in a desert-like and largely rain-free environment. And despite being only about four degrees south of the equator, the prevailing offshore currents in the Pacific typically keep the daytime air temperature in the low to mid-twenties Celsius (70s F), ever so slightly warmer than the typical water temperature. Unlike Lima’s considerable cloudiness, the sun in this part of Peru shines just about the whole year. Pretty ideal.

But it gets even better. Those offshore waters happen to be among the most productive fisheries in the world, and offer some truly exceptional

CGI of Marina Coast Homebeach Club Peru showing the well protected marina basin and waterski lagoon.

big-game fishing. Its beautiful azure waters are full of black and blue marlin, swordfish and tuna. In fact, these waters are well known for catching magnificent grandeurs, including the still standing record for the largest black marlin ever caught on IGFA regulation tackle at 1,560lbs (708kg). Segments of the movie version of Hemingway’s classic ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ were actually filmed on these superb waters.

Head farther west-northwest roughly 1,000km (621mi) and you will be in the Galapagos, making Máncora among the closer points of departure from mainland South America. Head east and it is a short drive to the mountains, with abundant opportunities to explore the natural environment.

And the beach in Máncora continues seemingly endlessly to the north and south, unbroken by the predominantly dry stream beds coming down from the mountains. The beach is well known for surfing, particularly in mid to late summer when larger swells roll in from Hawaii and other points northwest, and for kite surfing with the steady breeze when the waves are smaller. There are no hurricanes or similar storms, ever, and every day the sun sinks into those azure waters.

So, what’s missing? Well, other than a single unprotected pier jutting out into the Pacific past the south side of town (and used primarily by local commercial fishermen), pretty much any form of recreational boating facility. But that is about to change, with construction well underway of what will soon become Marina Coast Homebeach Club Peru,

The site before development is a ‘clean slate’.

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a world class marina resort, and the vision of the brother and sister team of José and Antonella Bertello.

But just how does one design and change a desert coastline with ideal weather conditions into a five star marina? Two words – very carefully!

Working from a blank slate

The new complex, scheduled to open in early 2021, is taking shape on a large tract of undeveloped land lying north of ‘downtown’ Máncora, and along the north bank of the Quebrada Fernandez creek. To the west it’s bordered by the ocean, to the north by more undeveloped land and the Quebrada Seca creek, and to the east by the Pan American Highway, which in this area is one lane north, and one lane south (acting as the main road through downtown Máncora). The property truly was a blank slate, gently sloping down from the highest ground by the highway to the ocean, with a lagoon behind the waterfront dunes destined to become the main marina basin. But otherwise, the land was essentially ‘off the grid’ with no access to services or infrastructure other than having its highway frontage. Where does one begin?

It starts, of course, with the Bertellos’ vision to create a vibrant marina resort with a yacht club, boatyard, residences, conference

centre and numerous recreational facilities, followed by lots of study and by understanding the attributes as well as the challenges of the area. Weather is a major attribute and the downward sloping land provides for great views at numerous natural and man-made elevations to the Pacific Ocean, as well as to the creek area with its flamingos and other natural wildlife, which forms a bit of a green ecological oasis in the overall desert landscape.

But the challenges were not insignificant, and this is where the homework really begins.

Best use of a unique site

As you might expect, along with development of the master plan came years of environmental study and analysis, along with navigating the government approval process. Being so

As the closest commercial airports are a significant distance away, the resort has its own private airstrip capable of handling turboprop regional airliners as well as private jets.

off the grid and in a desert also brings about some unique challenges. There is no fresh water supply, so the resort has secured rights to, and is piping in water from, a nearby underground source, and will have its own desalination plant. There is no sanitary sewerage connection, so the resort has its own treatment plant, with the highly treated effluent used to irrigate the lawns and gardens. In order to have consistent electrical service the resort will have its own considerable power generation capabilities.

No dredge contractors are anywhere close to the site, so the resort has its own dredge equipment for the construction (excavating from the ocean into the upland). I think you get the picture – and perhaps most unusual, since the closest airports are roughly 80km (50mi) and 130km (981mi) away, the resort has its own private airstrip with a 1,750m (5,740ft) runway capable of accommodating turboprop regional airliners with capacities of up to 80 people, as well as private jets. That means you can travel the roughly 1,165km (725mi) from Lima in about two hours, or conveniently fly from Máncora to almost any of Peru’s other tourist destinations.

What about the marina itself?

Once again there were any number of opportunities and challenges, with perhaps the biggest challenge ultimately also offering whole new opportunities.

As you may have noticed above,

The deck of the yacht club will become a prime waterfront dining spot.

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Máncora is currently perhaps best known for surfing, and while the bigger waves are not there most of the time, they do occasionally roll in, whether from Hawaii and the northern Pacific (typically in summer) or from the southwest Pacific (typically in winter). Even when not so big, waves that have travelled from far off sources, typically referred to as the Pacific swell, have a way of penetrating defences and have been the bane of many coastal Pacific marinas.

To the credit of the Bertellos, they had numerous in-depth and intensive studies undertaken. Weather and wave data were collected going as far back in the statistical record as possible, and models created for the various scenarios from the more traditional to the more creative, all seeking to find the most meaningful and enduring solution. This careful but realistic approach resulted in creating three rubble mound structures to create the entrance channel, with the main/southern breakwater extending some 430m

(1,400ft) from shore into the ocean to the -7.0m contour before returning in a fishhook and spur design to protect the entrance channel and, by extension, the marina. The three structures together require approximately 688,000m³ (899,870yd³) of stone. The main safety objectives were to make sure that the entrance to the channel was outboard of the wave breaking zones, that the breakwaters would provide protection from both local waves and the Pacific swell – with the design wave height in the main marina basin not to exceed

The waterski lagoon will meet or exceed international tournament requirements and be available for residents and guests.

15cm (6in), and with the outer entrance configured in such a way as to minimise the potential for shoaling.

While facing the challenges head on, there was also the question of whether these protections might be able to be put to additional use, and perhaps even become profitable portions of the design. This review led to slight additional modifications to the entrance channel that has now evolved, in essence, into an outer basin that will accommodate megayachts up to 67m (220ft), with a design wave height not to exceed 46m (18in).

In short, the marina basins will provide a total safe harbour for year round and transient boaters, and a marina with calmer waters than anything that exists from California to Chile.

Additional benefits of the rubble mound structures are that they have helped to create two protected beaches as well as a promenade of palm trees and hammocks on the north breakwater, creating yet another unique feature of the resort. And the benefits are not limited to the boats and people in the area as the breakwaters will also provide additional ocean habitat, essentially creating an artificial reef.

The inner basin, which has been carved out of the existing upland, will accommodate boats ranging from 10.5m to 36m (35ft to 120ft). And since there are no other facilities in the region, the marina will also have a full boatyard service area with both

Beachfront condominiums will have views across the marina.

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a launching ramp that is equipped to handle the hauling of catamarans and a 150 ton mobile lift for hauling boats up to 30m (100ft). The marina will have three high speed diesel fuelling areas, and one gasoline (petrol) fuelling area. Full provisioning will be available, as well as captain and crew relaxation facilities.

After lengthy investigation and discussion with pontoon fabricators it was determined that steel pile anchored aluminium framed floating docks with composite decking will be used. All of the docks will have US power pedestals with full power and water for the variety of boats. The marina will not only be a clean marina but will be a no discharge zone with both a pump-out station and honeyboat.

The facility will have its own fire/ safety/rescue boat and a fire pedestal alarm system installed on the pontoons with direct relays to the shore gates and the yacht club.

Safe and comfortable facilities

Safety, service, environmental sustainability and comfort are all high priorities for this development. The yacht club, located at the prime beachfront location at the northwest corner of the marina basin, provides endless supply of comfort with a spa, pools, lounges and spectacular views of the yachts in the harbour, the beach and the sun sinking into the Pacific

Ocean. Various restaurants, bars and shopping opportunities complete the marina village, which will provide services, including full concierge services, not only to the boat owners, yacht club members and residence owners, but also to those at the conference centre that will look out over the waterskiing lagoon and a private beach.

The marina has also been set up as a condominium, with slips available for rental and transients. In further testament to the Bertellos’ reputation, 80% of the inner basin’s phase one slips were purchased prior to breaking ground.

The condominium residences have also, of course, been positioned to take advantage of the spectacular views of the marina, the adjacent creek delta and the ocean beyond.

Peru is known for its water sports and hosted the 2019 world waterski championships. However, finding ideal waterski and wakeboard conditions is rare in the world. Another major feature of the resort is a waterski lagoon meeting or exceeding international tournament requirements that can be used by residents and guests, from beginners to world champions. The waterski lagoon also results in additional waterfront lots that are available for construction of detached single family residences.

lots

The project involves relocation of over 800,000m³ (just over 1,000,000yd³) of sand, and re-sculpting of the existing contours and landscape to provide a variety of views and active and passive enjoyment opportunities – not a small undertaking.

One of the main reasons for the success of the project to date is the Bertellos’ vision and handson involvement, bringing together the various design professionals, stakeholders and local residents, listening to various views and thinking long term. They aim to ultimately create a unique and forward thinking resort that will be enjoyed by its guests and residents, that will respect the environment, and that has already and will continue to provide jobs, opportunities and increased tourism, while also acting as a catalyst for additional investment. The Bertellos’ are truly committed to the project, to Máncora, and to fulfilling their dream of building an exceptional marina oasis on the desert coast of Peru.

Dan Natchez, CMP is president of Daniel S. Natchez & Associates, Inc, a leading international environmental waterfront design consulting company specialising in the design of marinas and marina resorts throughout the world. E: dan.n@dsnainc.com.

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are available for detached single family homes overlooking the lagoon.

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The Boat Works opens superyacht yard

Following an exceptionally fast built time of just nine months, the new superyacht yard at The Boat Works in Coomera, Queensland is now open for business.

In early February, the yard welcomed some of the region’s premium vessels of over 30m (98ft) for refit, repairs and maintenance. Customers were attracted by the 5-star amenities and the 300 tonne Marine Travelift boat hoist; the largest on Australia’s Gold Coast.

Now spanning two facilities, The Boat Works occupies just over 22ha (55 acres) in total and accommodates vessels from 5 to 50m (16 to 164ft) within a masterfully designed and landscaped plot in the heart of the Gold Coast Marine Precinct.

The new hoist joins the southern yard’s complement of 70 tonne lift, 100 tonne Marine Travelift and 45 tonne

hydraulic Sealift, catering to widebodied multihulls.

A superyacht magnet

The Longhurst family’s private investment of more than AU$100 million has resulted in marine and lifestyle infrastructure that is sure to prove a magnet for international superyachts and benefit southeast Queensland and Australia.

“We’ve had a cast of

Left: the Gold Coast Marine Precinct is a world-leading maritime hub. Below: the new 100 tonne Marine Travelift has significantly boosted lift and launch operations in the new superyacht yard at The Boat Works.

thousands working on the development and it is already delivering economic flow on for businesses in southeast Queensland,” said owner Tony Longhurst. “Raising the standard has always been the motivation at The Boat Works and the superyacht yard is testament to the Longhurst family’s dedication to ecodevelopment and sustainability,” he added.

The new yard occupies over 50,000m² (538,200ft²) of hardstand and superyacht refit sheds, accommodating 1km (0.6mi) of boats (as many as 40 vessels), including catamarans, motor yachts, sailboats and superyachts.

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On the water, the purpose-built marina, constructed by Gold Coast based Superior Jetties, features berthing for 15 superyachts of up to 50m (164ft) and alongside berthing for vessels up to 70m (230ft). Superior Jetties CEO, John Hogan, is proud to have worked closely with The Boat Works to create “a world-class superyacht facility.”

“The owner’s vision was for a fully-integrated site so multiple environmental systems have been designed. Tony and all the team have been a pleasure to deal with and we value this landmark development as one of our best worldwide,” he commented.

Happy captains

International captains experiencing the new yard have said that the aesthetics and atmosphere rival marinas in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Barcelona. The captain of 33m (108ft) MY Pinnacle said he and his crew received “first class service at a facility that surpasses many other facilities I have experienced as an international captain.” The captain of MY Settlement, a 35m (115ft) Sunseeker, was particularly enthusiastic.

“This is next level! Compared to the rest of the world, there is nothing close to it here or overseas.

The captains’ club lounge, with its extensive view of the marina and yard, is a bespoke space for meetings and relaxation.

I’ve been to most yards in the world and this is unique. The attention to detail throughout the facility is unlike any other. The staff here have bent over backwards for us. We will be return customers for sure.”

The captains’ club lounge – a luxury two-storey VIP reception centre adjacent to the slipway – is a quiet retreat for captains, crew and owners, offering premium services and commanding views over their vessel, marina and superyacht yard. The lounge was designed as a bespoke space for private discussions among owners, project managers and service providers.

Along with access to over 60 marine professionals and on-site businesses, captains and crew can also renew and enhance commercial licensing with

Left and below centre: the new MT hoist is the largest on Australia’s Gold Coast.

internationally recognised training at Paradigm Maritime and enjoy a choice of restaurants, cafés and bars.

Clean measures

Creating a clean green marina was the prime objective from the outset, setting a new benchmark for boatyards. Committed to preserving up to 200m (660ft) of land along the 1km (0.6mi) waterfront has resulted in a revival of plant and marine life and preserves the ecosystem.

The resort-style lawns, palms and citrus trees create an oasis.

Bio-gardens are planted along the yard’s perimeter as the final stage of the self-cleaning function of the tier-

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level yard. All water on-site is treated via the latest high-tech filtration system. Rainwater harvesting captured from each super shed structure can be used for vessel wash downs.

A second solar array will complement the 100kW solar panel system in the southern yard, with a view to the entire facility becoming self-sufficient.

Creating jobs

Most importantly, and the guiding philosophy behind the entire development, is the job creation across sectors and with flow-on into the broader community.

With a history in the Coomera area dating back to 1975, the Longhurst family, who built Australia’s first theme park, Dreamworld, took over

ownership of the original boat yard in 2000, and have owned Riviera Motor Yachts since 2012. Over 45 years, they have created employment for thousands of Australians of all walks of life.

“More boats mean more jobs,” said Longhurst. “Not just in the marine and boating industries but in hospitality, tourism, provisioning – all the things visitors to our region want to see and experience, as well as works they carry out on their boats.”

“The whole Marine Precinct is energised and there’s a surge of positivity in response to the new superyacht legislation [allowing foreignflagged vessels to charter in Australian waters], the Queensland Government’s

Recently passed legislation enabling foreign-flagged vessels to charter in Australian waters has further energised plans for the superyacht yard and its impressive machinery. The site has been developed with an eco-friendly approach and has boosted job opportunities in the local area.

Superyacht Strategy and commitment to ongoing dredging of the Coomera River and Gold Coast waterways,” he continued.

The next phase of this landmark development will start soon. Stage 2 will comprise a dedicated sandblasting shed and refit workshops, along with the architecturally-designed lifestyle complex for retail, professional offices, function centre, restaurants and bars. This will be landscaped to create a tranquil reserve for visiting boaters, contractors and those seeking an entertainment venue with sensational vistas of superyachts.

Florida yard buys advanced hoist

Cable Marine East, a full service boatyard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has taken delivery of a new Conolift MML40 from Canadian manufacturer Kropf Industrial. The advanced new machine has a 40 ton capacity and allows safe and efficient handling of commercial and recreational vessels for storage and service.

The MML40 features a Tier 4 Caterpillar diesel engine, full hydrostatic drive with 90° steering capability, and four-point lift functions with proportional controls and two-speed winches. The unit is also equipped with hydraulic sling positioners and digital load gauges for safe and efficient operation. All functions are operated via a radio remote control, with a backup belly pack included to reduce potential down time.

The new lift was customised to meet the customer’s exact requirements in order to operate seamlessly in the facility. The building had a number of tight clearances that needed to be met and the lift

dimensions were tailored to suit those parameters.

The facility is also vulnerable to

occasional storm surges and high water levels, which could flood the area where the lift is located. In order to reduce the risk of damage to the new lift, Conolift provided a custom design with the engine compartment and hydraulic system all located above the side beam, providing significantly more clearance in the event of high water events.

Cable Marine has operated multiple locations in the Fort Lauderdale region for over 40 years, along with multiple associated businesses and service providers. It is dedicated to providing a full range of services to boat owners. www.kropfindustrial.com

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Hamble Point Marina adds fourth MT hoist

MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina in Southampton, England has

boat hoist.

The hoist is the fourth in its Marine Travelift fleet and joins a 75 BFMII purchased in 2004, and 35 BFM and 70 BFM machines bought in 1999.

In the years since the marina first invested in its first 75 BFMII, MT has been working closely with marinas around the world to get operator feedback and better enhance its boat handling equipment. According to marina manager Joe Walton, MDL continues to choose to work with MT because of the proven reliability, superior machine build, high-quality paint finish and the John Deere engine option.

“The greatest enhancement we’ve noticed with the new 75 BFMII Marine Travelift is the optional sailboat top beam extension,” Walton said. “We now have a much greater clearance for the rigging of yachts and large flybridge motor vessels. This allows us to place all types of boats further into the slings for a better lift of the full vessel.”

MT’s rear-sling to top beam clearance ratio is claimed to offer more space than any other machine in the industry, allowing marinas to offer more precise lifts on a variety of vessels with different size riggings and safer transport. In addition, the unit’s wireless remote control ensures operators of the 75 BFMII can see the lift from all angles and have access to digital machine information including load data.

“It is a privilege to work with MDL Hamble Point Marina again for this 75

BFMII mobile boat hoist,” said Stephan Chayer, MT international director of sales. “The repeat business with customers like MDL shows Marine Travelift’s dedication to quality and customer service across the globe.”

All MT boat handling equipment now includes remote diagnostics, which allow marinas to Bluetooth machine data in for efficient factory support from the customer care team. In addition, a worldwide dealer network ensures

yards have access to local machine service and support.

Hamble Point Marina, one of 19 marinas in the MDL Marinas network, is best known for its prime location on the mouth of the River Hamble where it has excellent access to the world-famous waters of the Solent. With 230 marina berths and countless amenities, it is a destination for competitive sailors and a favourite for cruising yachtsmen. www.marinetravelift.com

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Marina eBull ready to roll…

The first zero-emission large capacity marina forklift, the newest addition to the fleet of boat handling options offered by California-based Wiggins Lift Company, will soon be commercially available.

The Marina eBull joins the Yard eBull, launched in the fourth quarter of 2018, to consolidate the new all-electric product portfolio. Both utilise the same electric powertrain and lithium-ion batteries. Four Yard eBulls have recently been delivered to Port of Stockton in California where they are performing extremely well.

The Wiggins Marina eBull is claimed to outperform its diesel counterpart in terms of operating and maintenance costs. With all energy derived from unique high voltage lithium-ion battery packs designed and built by Thor Trucks, safe high voltage 720 VDC keeps power delivery strong and efficient while helping to keep weight and costs down. High torque, direct drive, AC electric motor feeds power the drive axles for high pulling power and gradability. Zero emissions are guaranteed for clean operations inside buildings without fumes, soot or noise.

Safety features include: reverse back-up camera; daylight strobes when moving; optional rear facing radar with audible and visual warnings to operator; optional noise makers including conventional back-up alarm and modern white noise generator to alert nearby pedestrians. Wiring, circuit protectors, connectors and overall design protect the batteries and all electrical components from damage.

Wiggins offers its standard Marina Bull models in most wheelbases. The most common wheelbases

are designed for full day operations when combined with intermittent charging strategies devised by Wiggins’ engineers and dealers. The company continues to work closely with charging technology vendors to optimise use of opportunity charging to allow full day operations even with less

battery available space. With no engine oil or filter changes, no diesel exhaust fluid, no diesel fuel spills and no transmission oil or filter changes, the Marina eBull is a cost-saving option. Electricity also has higher energy efficiency than diesel and costs less per shift to operate.

…and FLX finds Fremantle home

Success also continues with the streamlined Wiggins Marina FLX with a recent delivery to The Boathouse Marina, a new drystack facility in Fremantle, Australia. This innovative approach to marina lifts offers exceptional manoeuvrability and space-saving. As the boat sits inside the lift’s body, it can operate in much narrower aisles, reducing the footprint of the drystack or leaving space available for extra racks. Key features include:

• Four-wheel steering: the front and rear tyres can turn at the same angle but in opposite directions, making it safer and easier to negotiate tight corners.

• Side step turns: as all four wheels can turn at 90°, the operator can move the FLX sideways down an aisle. There is no need for multiple back-and-forth turns.

• Crab steering: it is easy to make minor adjustments without reversing and repeating manoeuvres.

• Pivot turning: FLX allows the operator to line up the wheels alongside a rack and make a sharp pivot turn where the tyres remain stationary and the boat slips easily into a storage bay. www.wigginslift.com

Dubai marina upgrades boat handling

Italian company Boat Lift has recently supplied Dubai Creek Marina with a 90 ton capacity boat hoist and an 85 ton motorised cart.

The new hoist features a 90° steering system as standard, and is equipped with a remote assistance system. The cart boasts 90° electronic steering in conjunction with a hydraulic width expansion feature.

The machines were ordered to

replace old machinery with high-tech equipment better suited to the marina’s prestigious location and to increase hauling capacity. The motorised cart optimises the use of hardstand space.

Dubai Creek Marina offers a boat charter operation, chandlery, fully equipped workshop and a boat repair yard. It is the first marina in Dubai to be ISO certified and is capable of berthing

121 vessels of varying lengths to a maximum of 50m (165ft).

The New Year started well for Boat Lift. A 75 ton hoist entered service in the USA; a 110 ton hoist was delivered to the north of France; and a 120 ton expandable hoist to the south of France. Many other machines will enter service in the coming months.

www.boatlift.it

Long-life piling

A new patent-pending vinyl/glass fibre composite marine piling that is environmentally friendly, economical and long lasting has been launched by US-based Shoreline Plastics as an alternative to timber piling systems.

Named EcoPile, the new product has been specifically designed for use in harsh marine environments while also offering surprising strength and stability.

Much of its secret lies in a hexagram shaped special internal webbing structure which makes the piling stronger and stiffer while also helping reduce weight and costs, and providing a clear run of open space for pipes and cables.

The benefits are reinforced in the bottom section of the piling, i.e. the buried portion, with a spiral groove. This allows the sand to settle into the piling, locking it into the seabed and making it significantly harder to dislodge during a storm.

internal webs are claimed to offer more than five times the amount of surface area compared to timber or concrete, greatly enhancing the amount of slip friction the piling produces.

The internal substrate – a special mix of glass fibres and PVC – is protected by an infrared and UV reflective outer layer, which makes the piling cooler to touch and resistant to fading or weathering.

The grooves paired with the

EcoPile offers significant environmental benefits by reducing the use of timber and the risk of chemical preservatives leaching into the water. It is manufactured from recycled plastic and is completely recyclable at end of life – estimated at 75-100 years. Maintenance is minimal (a cleaning ring is available to keep pilings free of growth and barnacles) and current costs are set at around half the price of comparable glass fibre products. E: ap@ecopile.com

Epic launch for PWC docking

US-based HydroHoist Boat Lifts has released HydroPort Epic, its most versatile personal watercraft (PWC) docking platform to date.

Safety and convenience are major factors in the new design, which features a wider walkway and built-in anti-slip surface for easier access around the craft.

For simple maintenance, the Epic is equipped with enhanced drainage to remove any debris and water from the platform, and a redesigned rear entry allows for a smoother loading and launching process. The platform can also be connected with the HydroPort Extreme model to enable individuals and marinas to continue to grow their HydroPort fleet.

“HydroHoist is committed to supporting innovation in the boating industry,” said HydroHoist CEO Mick Webber. “We continuously keep up with the latest trends in both boat and PWC development. As these products continue to get larger, HydroHoist is growing, enhancing and redesigning our product lines to accommodate the larger capacities while maintaining our core quality, craftsmanship and performance that we build into every product.”

For maximum utility, the Epic includes six sets of UV protected wheels, with the ability to lift 2,000lbs (907kg). The platform is available in blue, grey and tan colours and weighs 430lbs (195kg).

E: sales@boatlift.com

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Easy-fit lighting

Safe and reliable underwater lighting systems need not be installed by electrical contractors. Plug-and-play IllumiSea lights from IllumiSea Aquatic Lighting Company, Virginia, USA are simple to fit and inexpensive to run, and are finding favour at luxury resorts and marinas.

Available in various colour options and cord lengths, each LED light emits up to 25,000 lumens with a range of 60ft (18m) diameter and has an average 50,000 hour lifespan. Lights cost just pennies a day to operate but pay dividends in terms of enhancing ambience and attracting fish and other sea life.

Installation is straightforward: snap the curved strap on the power cord into the base of the transparent light housing in an unplugged light; adjust the anchor weight by loosening the screws so as to achieve the desired depth of light; tighten and lock the weight; secure the power supply to an above-water structure; position the light

and anchor in the desired location; and plug the electrical cord into a GFCI outlet.

Depending on the clarity of the water, placing the light closer to the water surface can produce a larger and brighter diameter of light. The important factor, however, is to ensure that the light remains fully submerged during all water level fluctuations so as to prevent the water-cooled LEDs from damage. For optimal performance, IllumiSea recommends positioning the light 3 to 6ft (1 to 2m) below the surface.

As the voltage is low and the GFCI gives extra protection, swimming in the light drenched waters is safe for all.

E: info@illumisea.com

Global boost for all-in-one software

Since Soldiers Point Marina, NSW, became the first marina in Australia to implement Marina Master management software back in 2016, an increasing number of marinas in the country have followed suit.

A similar leap forward is occurring in North America after the software was installed at a marina group in the New England area. Kevin Lussier CMM, regional manager Ocean Havens District Waterfront Properties, commented: “When searching for a new program, we needed to find a system that could handle the very high volume of reservations that we deal with in a season, and Marina Master has exceeded all our expectations.”

Marina Master has been available for over 27 years but has spread more widely around the globe in the last seven years. The recently released Version 17 takes a giant step towards becoming a completely cloud-based system and includes web-based integrations with internationally renowned payment gateway systems (Freedom Pay and Merchant Warrior), accounting systems (QuickBooks, TechOne, MYOB, Xero etc), automated meter readings, fuel consumption tracking, access control system and wireless vessel tracking systems.

“We are aware that changes are always hard, especially when talking about software. But when you get an all-in-one solution with intuitive and powerful user interface, the benefits are at hand,” says Vesna Pavlovic, CEO of Marina Master development company IRM. “With swift and smooth data transfer from existing systems, marinas are more than willing to dive into it. With this concept in mind, we keep sailing forward and are keen to see more and more satisfied customers.”

E: info@marina-master.com

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Routes easily along or underneath docks. The Nylon 12 outer jacket is UV stabilized and salt water resistant; no chase pipe required. Can be supplied in extra long continuous lengths: eliminating transition sumps on the dock. Additionally, a double containment exible oating dock connector is available.

For custom lengths of up to 1000 feet please contact factory.

Capria revamps lift and launch at Marina del Norte

Government-owned Marina del Norte, a groundbreaking marina in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, is undergoing complete renovation. The marina was built nearly 40 years ago and was once considered to be the most prestigious facility in the country.

Installation of a new dry stacking system from Argentinean stacker machinery specialist Capria is key to the project. It replaces a crane system, which was slow, had limited launching capabilities and was costly to maintain.

The Capria system is efficient and eco-friendly. It comprises two ground-running cranes and four frontal launchers; an optimal configuration for drystack facilities of 500-600 boats. Semi-automated and exceptionally fast, the system can lift and launch a vessel in less than three minutes.

The solution is also highly

cost-effective. Because it operates in a narrow aisle –vessel length plus 2m (1 to 2ft) – and can be configured for extreme height, it requires a smaller structural footprint than other drystacking systems. This makes it ideal for renovations. Operating expenses – the system is 100% electric and requires limited personnel - also reduce overall cost.

…and hires

UK distributor

Capria has signed up P&D Marine Services, a company established last year by The Pontoon & Dock Company, to distribute its innovative drystack cranes and boat launching systems throughout the UK and Ireland.

Since it was established in 2009, The Pontoon & Dock Company has supplied the marina and marine construction industries in the UK and Ireland with a wide range of products, including cranes, hoists, lifts and transporters, dredge machines, floating pontoons and work platforms. P&D Marine is specialising in boatyard offerings, such as service, maintenance, repair, inspections, audits, reviews and training.

“We’re pleased to welcome P&D Marine Services,” said Capria

director Andres Capria.

“They have the experience and technical insight needed to well represent our technologically advanced dry stacking cranes and launchers.” With this new distributor, Capria’s network now covers the Americas, Europe and Australasia.

E: info@domingocapria.com

Shaking on the deal (l to r): Andres Capria and Monica Capria of Capria SA, and James Burnell and Dan Bryant of P&D Marine Services. Above and below left: Capria stacker machinery installed at Marina del Norte in Buenos Aires.

One site, one vacuum system

Interest continues to build for the vacuum sanitation system available to marinas worldwide from Flovac as it delivers one unified solution for berths and buildings.

Vacuum sewage is ideal in flat areas, such as marinas, as it works with vacuum force to take waste water to the station. There is no need for pumping or deep trenches. The piping network is installed in a shallow trench that can stretch for over 1km (0.6mi) if needed to provide sanitation solutions at distant berths in luxury marinas.

The Flovac system works in conjunction with service pedestals. A flexible hose can be swiftly and easily attached to the boat’s waste water outlet. No electricity is required for extracting the waste as the vacuum does the work.

Spanish marinas - One Ocean Port Vell, Marina Tarraco and Marina Vela – for example have also welcomed vacuum sewerage as a more eco-friendly solution. All pipes are hermetically sealed and if a breach does occur the system goes into automatic shut-down. There is no odour and no risk of spillage. And, as the pipes are fitted in a shallow trench, the water treatment plant is unaffected by the ingress of salty water. It is thus ideal for sites with high salinity and unstable subsoil and, as the vacuum sweeps all solid matter away with force, also works efficiently in highly populated areas – beach bars, hotels etc – where foreign objects are often deposited with the waste.

TransEurope partners with Pick a Pier

Members of TransEurope Marinas with Pick a Pier innovators at the Dusseldorf Boat Show.

Europe’s most extensive marina group, TransEurope Marinas, has formed a partnership with marina tech innovator Pick a Pier.

Pick a Pier is currently providing technological solutions to facilitate

TransEurope’s sizeable membership service, which spans 11 countries

Even prestigious marinas like Sandy

(formerly

in St Vincent and the Grenadines, have started to rely on a containerised plug and play option that can be transported and connected where needed. This is a particularly eco-friendly solution in regions where fresh water is a precious commodity.

E: info@flovac.es

and represents nearly 45,000 berths, simplifying processes for marinas and customers and inspiring more boaters to get out on the water and discover new destinations.

TransEurope Marinas chairman Jean-Michel Gaigné expressed his enthusiasm for the new agreement.

“Pick a Pier’s clear dedication to positive growth, whilst fully sensitive to the needs of both our customers and management teams, is very reassuring. This is a crucial step forward for the marina industry and we look forward to a fruitful and beneficial relationship.”

Idan Cohen, Pick a Pier’s CEO commented: “Pick a Pier is delighted to be working with TransEurope Marinas, a pioneer in the marina industry since its establishment. We believe in their strength as market leaders to lead technological innovation in the marina industry. Pick a Pier is set to revolutionise the way marinas are managed and operated by developing a patented solution that will empower the industry with much needed technological innovation and development.”

E: office@pickapier.com

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Livart Marine, China 38

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Marina Projects, UK 14

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New lifts for PWCs

Golden Boat Lifts has introduced JS1500R and JS1400 – two new lifts for the Personal Watercraft (PWC) market.

The Golden JS1500R features a Series 500 Golden Sea-Drive to easily lift and lower the PWC. The lift swivels at 180° to facilitate cleaning and maintenance and free up valuable dock, pile and seawall space. Multiple bunking options ensure the craft is safely cradled and optional programmable LED lighting and ‘Glo-Guides’ are available.

The JS1400 is ideal when space is tight. It features a heavy-duty stainless

steel manual winch and an optional AC/ DC motor and gear drive with keypad security control switch. The 4in (10cm) wide aluminium bunks are standard and a reinforced carriage provides maximum load stability.

Both models are manufactured in the USA using high quality marine grade 6061-T6 aluminium and 300 series stainless steel.

E: sales@goldenboatlifts.com

Scribble collaborates with Snag-A-Slip

Scribble Software is collaborating with Snag-A-Slip to combine the nextgeneration cloud-based marina management solution, MarinaGo Office, with the Snag-A-Slip online real-time boat slip reservation platform.

MarinaGo Office and Snag-A-Slip work together to create a real-time seamless solution for both the marina operator and the boater. As cloudbased platforms utilising a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, they adopt the latest technology and user interface techniques for marina and property management, including customerfacing online reservations.

“We are very excited to announce the collaboration with Snag-A-Slip,” says Vance Young, director of technology at Scribble Software. “This expands our goal of extending the network of cloud services within the MarinaGo Office solution by combining with a leading online reservations platform which provides a single unified solution.”

E: sales@posscribble.com

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