Marina World - Issue 139 - Sep/Oct 2023

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Over the past decade, Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyprus has developed into a luxury resort with 300 berths. Managing director, Liza Singer, talks shop

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Seeking sustainability

Sustainability has become the new watch word for the marine industry, and the marina sector continues to build up its efforts to reduce carbon footprint, keep waters clean, promote recycling, and work with local communities and environmental initiatives by supporting and actively taking part in projects and missions.

There are many examples of action that can be taken to earn ‘green credits’ and make a real difference, day-by-day, to enhancing and sustaining our natural world, and many accreditations to aim for, all of which not only deliver accolades but sharpen focus on what can and should be achieved by outlining goals and procedures. Clean Marina schemes, ISO standards, Blue Flag, Gold Anchor, Blue Star, and more, exist in part to help marina owners and operators develop environmental management plans that are practical and achievable.

In this issue, we report on Lymington Yacht Haven’s work with the local harbour commissioners to reduce salt marsh erosion and thus maintain a natural and essential wave attenuator; fitting Seabins that capture plastics and other debris from the water; installation of mussel cages to establish how effectively they can cleanse water and rid it of microplastics; litter collection via remote operated vehicle; and oyster nursery projects that help recover the species and their ability to filter pollutants.

Buckler’s Hard Marina announces its newly won Clean Marina status and Premier Marinas celebrates Silver EcoVadis recognition to complement the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certificate it received in 2018. Premier has, most particularly, been focusing on installing pump-out facilities at its group marinas and FiltaBund wash bays at its boatyards, as well as continuing with an impressive programme of solar panel installation.

D-Marin releases news that 14 of its 20 marinas in Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy and Spain now fly the Blue Flag, operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education as one of the most recognised awards for beaches and marinas.

Equipment manufacturers are also far from idle. Marinetek has become the first pontoon and floating solutions provider to form a partnership with Netherlands-based Water Revolution Foundation to aid its research in reducing the CO2 emissions of its concrete pontoons, both in terms of materials selected and production methods used, and Poralu Marine has launched an eco-friendly sanitary building as the first in a range of new sustainable floating buildings.

Alternatives to diesel continue to dominate thinking: Cimolai Technology reports delivery and orders for fully electric hoists; Wiggins Lift Co selects a fuel cell system for its latest hydrogen-powered eBull forklift; and Aqua superPower reports new installations of its Aqua electric fast-charge system for boats on a monthly basis.

Look out for the October/November issue of Mooring Post to learn more about the Expedition MED team’s visit to Marina Port de Mallorca; Marina Port Mahón’s support of the Moby Mummy 23 sperm whale nursery campaign; and Marina Ibiza’s use of bacteria to eliminate hydrocarbon residues in the sea.

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Meet the Marina World team on Stand 17 at ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, Vilamoura, Portugal (9th-11th October) and on Stand 05.713 in the Marina & Yard Pavilion at METSTRADE 2023, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (15th-17th November).

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Marine Centre plans for James Watt

UK: Expansion plans for James Watt Marina on the River Clyde at Greenock have been secured by the lease of around 6ha (14.8 acres) of additional land and water. The marina will use the Great Harbour space to develop a marine trade centre.

Marina Projects played a pivotal role in obtaining the lease and, in back-to-back arrangements with the marina, has also signed up Serco as an anchor tenant. Serco provides maritime services for customers in the Defence

sector and operates nigh on 100 vessels from five sites around the UK, working in British waters and around the world. It will provide commercial marine services, including towage and salvage and passenger transfer, from the Greenock site.

Marina Projects provided support in negotiating the commercial terms with Serco and also establishing a site-wide masterplan and business case for the wider marine trade centre proposals, which took full account of the Serco operations.

Dan McKiernan, operations director for Marina Projects, commented:

“It has been a pleasure working with the Serco team, and being able to support their ongoing activities

was a key aspect of our masterplan proposals. Having this anchor tenant in place provides real clarity on the future development and operation of the Great Harbour site and we are excited to provide our continued support to the delivery of the masterplan.”

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Monument buys Florida marine centre

USA: Monument Marine Group, an investment firm focused on opportunities in the marine industry across the USA and Caribbean, has purchased St Augustine Marine Center, a renowned marine service centre located in the heart of St Augustine, Florida.

This strategic acquisition in northeast Florida strengthens Monument’s expansion goals in the south-eastern USA while enhancing its capabilities to deliver exceptional services to customers across the marine industry, particularly those travelling along the eastern seaboard.

St Augustine Marine Center is ideally situated near the St Augustine inlet, allowing easy and navigable deepwater access to the Atlantic Ocean, just four miles (6.4km) away via the Intracoastal Waterway. The facility, established in 1992, serves as a central hub for marine services in the area, with a long standing reputation for excellence in customer service and quality craftsmanship.

The property covers 30 acres (12ha) and includes 1,100 linear feet (335m) of

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Highlights from August/September:

• USA: Forging ahead with Adelaide Pointe

• Greece: D-Marin as HELMEPA ambassador

• Canada: Government grants for Town of Three Rivers

• USA: Blue Water buys two Delaware marinas

• Dominica: Government progresses Cabrits plan

• Australia: The Dock opens at The Boat Works

• USA: TPG to manage Epum marinas

• USA: Suntex buys Port of Kimberling Marina

dockage with expansion potential, dry land storage, commercial rental space, a multi-building service centre and a paint building equipped to cater for yachts up to 110ft (33.5m) long.

Oasis Marinas will be responsible for all on-site operations, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of service. “We are tremendously excited to welcome St Augustine Marine Center into our expansive network of premier service locations,” said Kenneth Svendsen, CEO of Oasis Marinas. “The Oasis Marinas service team has the expertise, relationships and capabilities to build on the already stellar reputation the St Augustine Marine Center team holds today. This property extends our core commitment of unmatched service to the St Augustine boating community.”

North Island marina expands

NEW ZEALAND: Whitianga Marina in Mercury Bay has completed an ambitious 16-month renovation and expansion project with new pontoons and walkways, and a unique curved sea wall.

The highlight sea wall needed to be both durable and efficient as the marina basin must be protected from heavy ferry and yacht wakes and windgenerated waves.

Heron Construction Company, an SF

Marina licensed manufacturer, removed an existing rock wall and replaced it with a 256m (840ft) long x 2m (6ft 7in) wide arcing fixed breakwater with public walkway that terminates in a distinct curved end. The decorative cast motif on the walls is a perfect example of how SF can customise structures to ensure

they are attractive as well as practical. A 239m (784ft) long x 2m (6ft 7in) wide pontoon walkway, positioned just inside the breakwater, was built using SF Marina type 1120 floating concrete pontoons with angled ends that mirror the curve of the breakwater. The pontoons are moored by piles to accommodate a moderate 2.5m (8ft) tidal fluctuation. Type 1515 pontoons were used to create 16 finger piers.

All floating components for the project were manufactured at the SF Marina facility in Whangarei and were shipped to the marina on a Heron

Construction barge. Removal of the old rock seawall, dredging and installation all took place while the marina continued daily operations.

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Port 32 expands partnership with Gulfstream

USA: Port 32 Marinas has expanded its partnership with Gulfstream Boat Club. Its newest acquisition, Lighthouse Point Marina, joins existing Port 32 locations in Tierra Verde, Tampa (below) and Palm Beach Gardens that already enjoy partnerships with the Club.

Led by owner Alex G Warner, South Florida-based Gulfstream Boat Club first opened its Delray Beach Club in 2009, later expanding to Boynton Beach and Lake Worth. The Club’s concierge-style member service, fleet of newer and larger boats from trusted brand names, and flexible membership options are designed to suit busy families, frequent travellers and avid boaters. Each boat is outfitted with top-of-the-line technology and comfort amenities, and is kept in peak performing condition. The fleet is frequently refreshed with new boats. Gulfstream is offering a limited number of memberships at each Club. Members can choose between flexible hourly plans or high-value unlimited plans. Hourly plans are valid for two years and ideal for seasonal visitors or frequent travellers. Unlimited plans offer the best value with unlimited boating for six months, a year, or two years at a time.

“We are pleased to have found a wonderful partner in Gulfstream Boat Club that delivers an invaluable boating experience to its members,” said Austin Schell, CEO of Port 32 Marinas. “The Club allows boaters to experience the joys of life on the water, without experiencing the

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Upgrades at Port of Lisbon

PORTUGAL: The Lisbon Port Administration (APL) continues to improve infrastructure at Alcântara with the renovation of floating walkways and installation of new fingers. Lindley Marinas was contracted via public tender for the supply, installation and refurbishment of the floating equipment.

In addition to improving the existing walkways, 32 new 12m (39ft) long hot dip galvanised painted steel fingers were supplied and installed to provide 64 new berths.

The contract also included the replacement of walkways and fingers

Lindley also supplied complementary equipment and accessories for the walkways, such as mooring bollards and multi-service pedestals offering lighting, water and electricity.

Will we see you in Vilamoura?

PORTUGAL: The 2023 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) will be held at Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve 9th-11th October.

Don’t miss this three-day educational networking opportunity, which addresses a theme of ‘Big Challenges, Big Opportunities, Big Decisions’.

Register at: www.worldmarinasconference.com

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NEWS FOCUS: INSURANCE

Industry lobbies government on cyclone cover crisis

The Marina Industries Association (MIA), the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby (ACIL) and marina owners in northern Australia have raised alarm over a deepening insurance crisis created by the need to insure property against cyclone damage. A forum was held by ACIL in partnership with MIA for marina owners in northern Australia on 19th July.

The Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, established by the former LNP government, was scheduled to include marine insurance from 1st July 2023. However, the current Labour government decided not to follow through with this inclusion leaving coastal communities in northern Australia with soaring costs and other detrimental consequences.

A quarter of Australia’s 300 marinas are located in the northern half of the country. Queensland boasts over 65 marinas, which tend to be the largest in the nation, each averaging storage for over 300 boats and providing essential commercial tenancy for thousands of marine and tourism businesses, including marine trades, hospitality and tourism operators.

Marinas are finding it difficult and, in some cases, impossible to secure cyclone cover for their on-water infrastructure. Some have only been able to secure partial coverage, some struggled to find cover at all. Furthermore, over the past five to seven years, marinas in northern Australia report triple-digit premium increases with some over 300%. Most

have cyclone excesses of half a million dollars and are burdened by impractical policy conditions and endorsements. The consequences of these insurance challenges are profound. The sustainability of marinas has knock-on effects to marine and tourism businesses, which are the backbone of many regional coastal communities in the north.

One example is Coral Sea Marina (above). With 525 wet berths and two vibrant marina villages, Coral Sea Marina is the largest marina of its kind in central Queensland. It is home to over 50 marine tourism operators, over 80 commercial vessels and over 140 bareboat charter vessels. It provides an entry statement to the bustling tourist town of Airlie Beach and is a top class marina facility. In a July statement, the marina noted that without inclusion in the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, marine insurance premiums will inevitably continue to rise

and the economic impact on regional tourism areas such as the Whitsundays will be significant.

“The consequences of this marina insurance crisis extend far beyond the marina owners themselves,” said ACIL chair Tyrone Shandiman. “Boat operators, both private and commercial, are feeling the impact of skyrocketing insurance costs. The combination of high insurance premiums, lack of adequate cyclone cover and increased marina berthing fees has led many boat operators to consider relocating to more affordable options in southern waters. The varying costs of insurance are causing social disparity between northern and southern parts of Australia.”

MIA CEO Suzanne Davies added: “High excesses and a level of selfinsurance means marina businesses are burdened with setting aside funds as unproductive security to cover potential cyclone events, diverting resources that could otherwise be reinvested into business development.”

Both the MIA and ACIL are calling for urgent action from federal government to give relief to marinas in northern Australia by immediately including them in the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool or by subsidising insurance premiums for marinas until the policy is officially reviewed in 2025.

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INDUSTRY COMMENT: DRYSTACK

Convenience is not a European value

During a conversation with TransEurope Marinas members in July, Marina World asked why drystack facilities remain scarce in Europe. The response brought important traditional answers like lack of available space on shore, coastal planning, environmental issues, etc., but, in this follow-up, TransEurope chairman Jean-Michel Gaigné CMM, gets closer to the nub of things.

European boaters are not in the habit of storing a boat on a rack, or on a cradle, if they can find a floating berth. Those who have experienced a good drystack operator are usually satisfied with the experience. Those who keep trailerable boats in their garden could be tempted to make room in their backyard by moving the boat close to the water, thus saving towing distance and having more time to enjoy a day on the water.

But for the majority of boaters the main reason hampering the development of drystack probably lies elsewhere. Just compare the availability of space, the urban planning and the customs of Americans or Australians, and the development these countries has undergone over the last 200 years. Cities have been built with wide avenues with a grid pattern layout, multi-lane motorways are straight, citizens have easy access to their homes with private car parking for two trucks, or an underground garage if they live in an apartment building. When they go shopping, they park their car in front of the shop or visit shopping malls. They have invented motels, and even move their house across the country if they need to relocate! In a nutshell, they put convenience first.

It is, therefore, not surprising that they place practical solutions at the

top of their priorities. To store a boat in a drystack facility is easy, safe and efficient. The boat is always clean, ready to be launched and all the incidental constraints are reduced to the minimum; the boat is there to enjoy boating, not to be looked after for hours or just to be admired for its beauty! Developing countries in Australasia have easily embraced the same trend, because they don’t have centuries of tradition, and have, whether consciously or not, an American tropism.

Europeans on the other hand

Jean-Michel Gaigné

have another way of life. Aesthetics, traditions, and centuries of history have led to winding roads, bay moorings, villages clinging to the mountainside and cobbled streets with restricted accessibility. Shopping malls do exist, but people prefer high street shops, even if they need to carry heavy loads back home. European countries are not lands of great plains, even if agriculture remains an important activity, and populations are concentrated in towns, which have been built since the Middle Ages. A few ‘new towns’ with practical amenities, like Milton Keynes, Evry or Lelystad have been developed in the second part of the 20th century, but most Europeans find them cold and soulless, and still prefer Cambridge, Versailles or Amsterdam.

On this basis, access to boats can be pretty tricky. The car park can be a few hundred meters from the ramp, where a rowing tender is needed to transfer to the yacht. The marina can be in the heart of a charming fishing port, which takes an hour to cross during the crowded summer. But that’s European boating life! Since we accept that the pleasure of a stop-over in Portofino may take as much effort as queuing to visit ‘Le Musée du Louvre’, why put a boat on a shelf, along a canal in a field outside the city?

Of course, there are exceptions, but offering a European boater drystack storage, is like offering a guy from Arizona life in a narrow street in Naples, only accessible by Vespa!

EVENTS

Fresh initiatives for the leisure marine industry

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Metstrade introduces a range of pioneering initiatives aimed at addressing key challenges affecting the leisure marine industry, including marinas and yards. The focus is set on crucial areas such as employability, gender equality, accessibility, sustainability, and innovation.

Initiatives include the cutting-edge Foiling Technology Pavilion (FTP) in collaboration with the Foiling Organisation, which includes an FTP Theatre, showcasing the latest advancements in foiling technology. Additionally, the Start-Up Pavilion in collaboration with Yachting Ventures will provide a platform for innovative start-ups to shine, featuring a start-up pitching event to attract potential investors. The new Next Generation Propulsion Zone will focus on pushing the boundaries of propulsion technology.

In a first-time collaboration, Metstrade will host the prestigious Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image Award competition’s Award Ceremony with Yacht Racing Forum, adding a touch of glamour and celebration to the event. Another exciting addition is the Career Corner, situated within the Young Professionals Lounge, where students and young professionals can receive valuable career coaching sessions from

Marine Resources’ recruiters.

While looking to the future, the event will continue to build on its existing successes. The DAME Design Awards

Vibrant networking in the Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP).

For professionals involved in managing, operating and providing services for marinas and boatyards, the Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) remains the go-to dedicated area within the exhibition that caters specifically to the thriving marina and boatyard industry. This includes the latest equipment, technology, infrastructure solutions, dock systems, maintenance tools, environmental management, and more.

The pavilion creates a vibrant and interactive environment, allowing attendees to forge partnerships and explore the latest trends and advancements in the marina and yard sector. Don’t miss the special additional networking opportunity at the Waterfront Drinks reception, hosted by Marina World

During this year’s show, the dedicated METSTRADE Theatre will host insightful discussions about the marinas of the future, and rethinking approaches to marina personnel - both sessions powered by Marina World and chaired by Oscar Siches.

In ‘Marinas of the Future: Infrastructure, Policy and Social Values’ the sustainable character of the marina of the future will be discussed, i.e. how to maintain social value and deliver strong economic performance while balancing technology with the human touch. Will the transformation of old marinas be part of the solution? Restrictions hamper development - is it up to the industry to push for government action?

will see new categories and jury members. Furthermore, the event will uphold its commitment to the BBA, SuperYacht Forum, and METSTRADE Theatre.

In ‘Diversity Breeds Diversity’ visitors can discover how yachting is changing, adapting to different cultures, and different places, in part because of crew diversity. Should marinas seek greater staff diversity so as to offer their boating customers broader perspectives?

Metstrade will run this year from Wednesday 15th November to Friday 17th November, a one-off adjustment to the usual show days. See www.metstrade.com/tickets for visitor details

Visit www.metstrade.com/exhibiting to learn about exhibiting.

John Hogan (Superior Jetties), Steve Sammes (Mulpha Sanctuary Cove Marina) and Oscar Siches (marina consultant) discuss building sustainable marinas at the Marina World panel session in the METSTRADE Theatre 2022.

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Are you a marina owner, operator, developer or supplier? Then this year’s METSTRADE will have plenty in store for you!

Get ready for an unforgettable 2023 edition of METSTRADE as we mark our 35th show anniversary. Exciting initiatives are in store as we shape the future of the marine industry and celebrate groundbreaking products and solutions that push the boundaries of marine and boatbuilding technology.

During this year’s show, the dedicated METSTRADE Theatre will host insightful discussions about the marinas of the future, and rethinking approaches to marina personnel - both sessions powered by Marina World.

In ‘Marinas of the future: infrastructure, policy and social values’, the sustainable character of the marina of the future is being discussed, maintaining a social value and delivering strong economic performance while balancing technology with the human touch. Find out if the

transformation of old marinas is part of the solution and if it is up to the industry to push for government action.

In ‘Diversity breeds diversity’, you can find out how yachting is changing, adapting to different cultures, and different places, in part because of crew diversity. Should marinas seek greater staff diversity so as to offer their boating customers broader perspectives?

In addition, the dedicated Marina & Yard Pavilion will bring together the world’s largest concentration of exhibitors from the marina and boatyard industry in a business-to business environment, complemented by key training and networking events for marina professionals.

We hope to welcome you on 15-17 November. Don’t forget to register for your free ticket now. See you at METSTRADE!

METSTRADE will be held at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam and will run from Wednesday-Friday 15-17 November 2023.

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Karpaz Gate Marina: A home away from home

Since Marina World last wrote about Karpaz Gate Marina more than a decade ago, this 300 berth marina in Northern Cyprus has transformed into a unique, fully serviced, world class haven for superyachts and yachts from around the world. Charlotte Niemiec invites managing director, Liza Singer, to talk shop

Lying in crystal blue waters that straddle Asia and Europe, the Platinum 5 Gold Anchor Karpaz Gate Marina strikes the perfect balance between offering a five-star, boutique-feel marina and a bustling international standard yachting hub that opens up the whole of North Cyprus to the boating community.

Singer has been with the project from the start. Israeli born and raised, her impressively long list of accolades and skills include being a lawyer and accountant (CPA) with an MBA in finance and 18 years’ experience in private equity and investments. In 2004, she began collaborating with a British entrepreneur to realise his vision of establishing Karpaz Gate Marina on the pan handle-shaped Karpaz Peninsula. Singer has overseen the design and construction of the marina since 2006 and continues to lead its expansion, including the recent opening of its hotel, hamam and spa.

Developing a modern marina in a

Karpaz Gate Marina has been positioned to strike a perfect balance between a fivestar, boutique-style marina and a bustling international standard yachting hub. With 300 berths available in its protected marina basin (above) and tranquil luxury in the Beach Club, it offers guests a very special secluded haven.

country that stands at a historical, linguistic and cultural crossroads between two continents hasn’t always been plain sailing, Singer explains. “There have been great challenges in working in a multicultural, diverse environment as a foreign investor while introducing a new sector of tourism to this part of the island. Starting from rock bottom with no infrastructure alongside the geopolitical challenges and lack of supporting ecosystem for yachting services, there was a lot of work to be done, including educating the local market and gaining support from

multiple industries, from taxi drivers and tour guides to technical expertise and chandleries. It has been challenging learning the local culture and cultivating the right business relationships within a new environment.”

But the ambitious plans and hard work have paid off. Today, Karpaz Gate Marina is an official port of entry to the country with customs and passport checks completed on-site for arriving sailors, and a marina basin that caters to the needs of all boats up to superyacht size.

“The unique qualities of our marina resort combine to create a special and secluded marina haven unlike any other,” says Singer. “Cyprus is still largely undiscovered by the yachting community and still unknown to tourists visiting the rest of the island. Karpaz

Liza Singer

Gate is a unique marina in that it was designed and developed to operate as a whole resort with high standards being met across all its operations. The levels of service you’d expect in a luxury hotel extend to berth holders and marina guests, so concierge and room services are all available from the comfort of a visitor’s own boat as well as all the usual marina services you’d find in a high-end marina. This is what

sets us apart from other marinas – our level of service is unparalleled, with access to all the luxury facilities that our resort offers. We aim to entice visitors with the assurance that we go the extra mile to provide all they could need to allow them time to relax, indulge and explore the local area and waters.”

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The marina offers 300 berths on floating pontoons, catering for superyachts up to 60m (197ft), and 18,000m² (194,000ft²) of shipyard

and dry dock, which can provide hard standing for up to 20 vessels of various sizes. The marina has a fuel station and a well-equipped and experienced team at the shipyard’s Technical Centre, which includes a 300-ton Ascom travel lift that can service vessels of up to 10m (33ft) beam. The team carries out both minor and major projects, such as servicing of engine and reduction gear, rudder systems and navigation equipment, electrical works, yacht painting, hull repairs, anti-fouling, woodwork, teak deck applications, and polishing and varnishing.

“We have 24/7 surveillance with extensive CCTV across the marina and resort as well as security staff who regularly patrol the safe and secure marina and resort,” Singer confirms.

On-site leisure facilities are available for hotel and marina guests and are just a short stroll from the pontoons, featuring a hotel, spa, gym, fitness facility, beach club with 33m (108ft) infinity pool, children’s pool and play area, private beach area, watersports centre and beachside restaurant. All guests enjoy free use of the leisure facilities, and discounts in food and beverage facilities. They can also enjoy free access to the Yacht Club area.

Eco-focused

From the beginning, respect for the natural beauty of this unspoilt area was a key consideration in the development and the build focused on using ecological materials and accessories. The resort is immersed in, but also reliant on, its natural surroundings. Vibrant trees and flowers thrive in the on-site nursery, while the vegetable and

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The marina accommodates a good mix of vessels, including superyachts up to 60m (197ft), and a wealth of technical and leisure facilities just a short distance from its private beach (below left).

herb garden and greenhouse provide fresh produce straight to the plate alongside homemade bread and fresh, locally-sourced dairy, fish and meat.

To encourage green energy, an on-site solar plant supplies over half of the total electricity usage, while ecological and recycling initiatives include minimal usage of non-recycled materials like plastics.

A no fishing rule is also in place to protect the wildlife and preserve the water, which supports the protection of the many species that thrive throughout the peninsula, both on land and in the warm, clear waters and sea caves along the coast.

A bright future

Over the coming years, Singer hopes to further strengthen the capabilities of the marina’s Technical Centre and shipyard as “we have all the physical capabilities and the economic benefits to be a very competitive solution in the East Mediterranean for yacht owners.”

“We also hope to be able to raise awareness for a new status quo between the two parts of the island to allow all to enjoy the joint seafront, hence our support in the ‘Winds of Change’ project – a pioneering sailing venture that has brought together the first bi-communal Cypriot sailing team to sail around the divided island together.”

“I feel privileged to establish our company and get to know the marvellous local people who have supported me and worked with me since we arrived. There is always a challenge when arriving in a foreign country, especially in a country like North Cyprus with the special political and social circumstances. This was a new experience for me, and due to various circumstances, I was given the responsibility for all aspects of the project – construction, financial, legal, team building, team training, marketing, service, and building a relationship with all the stakeholders. More than anything, I’m proud of our team, mostly local from Turkey and a few foreign members who give our resort its special, friendly, and welcoming feeling. Karpaz Gate Marina is a home away from home for so many nationalities.”

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Family-owned marina group Yacht Havens, which comprises eight marinas in the UK and one in the Netherlands, has been operating marinas for more than 50 years, having opened its first marina – Lymington Yacht Haven – in 1972. Since then, the group has built up an impressive portfolio of marinas offering 4,000 berths located in some of the UK’s most picturesque areas famed for their coastlines, seas, wildlife and habitats.

“We take the stewardship of our Yacht Havens and local environments very seriously, working collaboratively to protect and maintain our marinas for future generations to come,” explains the group’s marketing manager, Jonathan Cook. The group is committed to providing sustainable, responsibly run marinas and has combined forces with several environmental accreditation initiatives to ensure this, such as British Marine, The Green Blue, Blue Flag, Royal Yachting Association and Gold Anchor Accreditation.

“We invest in a wide range of environmental projects and initiatives around our sites,” Cook continues. “These projects all offer tangible environmental benefits to the local area, the local community and/or our

boating communities. They are driven by passionate staff who are not only able to support the launch of these projects, but also assist and maintain them on an ongoing basis.”

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Dredging barges in Lymington Yacht Haven on their way to help protect the nearby salt marshes.

For example, each marina boasts accessible and regularly maintained facilities to make it easy for all marina users to recycle glass, plastics, oil, batteries and cardboard. On-site sewage pumpout services are available at every marina, along with clean and convenient washroom facilities to avoid the use of sea toilets.

Most Yacht Haven locations have also launched a green initiative that best supports the local area.

“From autonomous waste vessels in Plymouth, marshland regeneration on the Solent, washdown filtration systems in North Fambridge, to oyster nurseries in Largs – we are proud that each of these projects contributes towards operating a sustainable and responsible marina,” Cook adds.

Dredging at Lymington

At Lymington Yacht Haven, on England’s south coast, a rise in sea levels and the rigours of natural waves have eroded the saltmarsh coastline over the last century, impacting the town’s harbour. As the marshes play an important role in shielding marinas, moorings and sea defences from wave attacks, marina manager Rupert Wagstaff decided that “something had to be done to protect the sustainability of the salt marshes, inhabiting wildlife and the future enjoyment of boating enthusiasts to come.”

In a pioneering scheme, the marina joined forces with Lymington Harbour Commissioners (LHC) to reduce marsh

Interceptor tanks installed at Plymouth Yacht Haven trap oils, paint fragments and other materials to ensure they cannot enter the water when boats are lifted ashore.

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Plymouth Yacht Haven is the first marina in the group to have a Seabin debris collection device installed. It can hold up to 20kg of litter at a time.

erosion by dredging mud from the outer reaches of the riverbed and relocating it to the east side of the river. This creates a sediment-rich reef that helps to protect the salt marshes behind.

The first phase of the scheme finished in 2017, having dredged 19,380 tonnes of mud to build an intertidal area at ‘Boiler Marsh’, which had previously suffered considerable erosion. The marina was then awarded a five-year licence for a second scheme to dredge 10,000 tonnes of mud every year until 2024.

The marina is continually monitoring the effects and so far has seen that much of the deposited sediment has consolidated, resulting in marsh plants growing, wading birds feeding and wild fowl now nesting along the coastline.

“As custodians, we’re responsible for maintaining our marinas for the

next generations, protecting and preserving our neighbouring wildlife’s habitats,” Wagstaff says. “[We’re] doing what we can to future-proof our marinas for generations to come, so our berth holders can potter in and out of Lymington River, spot different species of wading birds, wild fowl, marine wildlife and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.”

Removing plastic from the sea

Plymouth Yacht Haven is the group’s first location to reap the benefits of the award-winning ‘Seabin’ technology, which removes debris, plastics and microplastics from the sea. Made from recyclable materials, the Seabin draws water in before pumping it through a fine mesh and collecting the resulting waste. The device can hold up to 20kg of litter at a time, and can capture over 1.4 tons of debris a year. The marina team can then collect the waste from the basket and recycle it.

First developed in 2016 in Australia, there are now almost 1,000 Seabins worldwide, but this is the first permanently located in Plymouth, which has recently become the UK’s first National Marine Park. “Working and living by the water, we see first hand the impact of marine litter and its effect on marine wildlife around Plymouth,” says Steve Kitchen, marina director.

“We’re not stopping with the Seabin,”

he adds. “This month we’ve installed bug hotels, wildflower gardens and bird feeders around the marina to increase the biodiversity on-site. We partnered up with various local organisations to run workshops with our customers to increase awareness and education around these issues. The team behind the autonomous Waste Shark vessel ran demonstrations on-site and we also organised litter picks on Mount Batten beach.”

Mussels vs microplastics

Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have installed cages filled with mussels at three Yacht Havens sites as part of a trial project to establish how effectively they can remove microplastics from tidal, estuarine waters.

Earlier laboratory experiments conducted by the team using a custom-

designed flume tank showed that a cluster of 300 blue mussels – around 5kg – could filter out over 250,000 microplastics an hour. This is achieved by harnessing the natural filtering power of the mussels, which get their food by filtering seawater, sieving out plankton and other nutritious particles and flushing out unwanted particles from their digestive systems. As part of this process, microplastics are ejected in their waste, which can then be collected as it sinks.

Mussel cages have now been placed at Plymouth Yacht Haven, Turnchapel Wharf, Yacht Haven Quay, as well as a location on the Kingsbridge estuary.

Scaling up the mussel filtration reef/ system would provide several other benefits, as the humble mussel’s hardy nature and water filtration capabilities means it can improve overall water quality, reduce pathogen numbers and soak up pollution, while increasing local biodiversity and seafood quality in a given area.

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Left: Dredging and relocating mud from the outer reaches of the riverbed in Lymington is creating a sediment-rich reef that helps protect the salt marshes behind. Below left: An oyster nursery at Largs Yacht Haven (photo: Zoological Society London). Below right: Interceptor tanks at work in Fambridge Yacht Haven, Essex.

“An estimated eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year – that’s the equivalent to a full truckload dumped into the sea every minute,” explains Professor Pennie Lindeque, head of Science, Marine Ecology and Biodiversity at PML. “Through labbased experiments and early trials, we have shown that mussels could play a valuable role in helping to extract microplastics – effectively collecting up and leaving the recycling out for us to then dispose of. We are incredibly excited to see how well these new custom-made cages will work and very grateful to Yacht Haven Marinas Group for their support.”

Waste Sharks at Turnchapel Wharf

Last year, Yacht Haven’s 14-acre (5.7ha) marine business park, Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth, began trialling use of the ‘Waste Shark’ – a remote operated vehicle (ROV) that surveys the surface of the seas, collects litter and helps to keep the natural environment clean.

Working in collaboration with Plymouth-based robotics and artificial intelligence expertise MSUBS and Marine AI, the project will look at adapting and enhancing the technology of the basic Waste Sharks to work autonomously moving around the water to where the plastic waste is collecting.

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Oyster nurseries at Largs Marina

In 2021, Largs Yacht Haven on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland was selected to take part in the Wild Oysters Project, which saw 1,300 native oysters returned to the water as part of an ambitious restoration project to bring back these ‘ocean superheroes’ from the brink of extinction.

The three-year, £1.9 million Wild Oysters Project is a partnership between the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) and British Marine.

Native oysters provide great benefits to the health of the ocean by filtering pollutants. However, human activities have contributed to a 95% decline in their numbers since the 1800s and many of these benefits have been lost.

Today, Largs Yacht Haven is home to nurseries filled with oysters suspended

underneath marina pontoons, which create a micro habitat where the oysters can reproduce. Each adult oyster can filter 200 litres of water a day.

British Marine environment executive, James Scott-Anderson, said: “British marinas are once again enabling the recovery of oysters. Largs Yacht Haven is one of the largest in the UK with over

The Seabin team at Plymouth Yacht Haven l to r: Steve Kitchen, marina director; Viki Lakey, boatyard coordinator; Sam Blackburn, engineer Boskalis Westminster; and Isobel Loxton, compliance officer Boskalis Westminster.

700 berths … [and is] a great example of how large and busy facilities can host environmental projects, proving how industry, science and sustainability can work together successfully.”

Trapping nasties

At Fambridge Yacht Haven in Essex and at Plymouth Yacht Haven in Devon, Yacht Havens has installed state-of-the-art interceptor tanks that trap oils, paint fragments and other materials to make sure they cannot re-enter the river when boats are lifted ashore. The new system collects and filters the water used when washing boats, effectively recycling it and reducing water wastage. The marina at Fambridge has also partnered up with a new waste provider to become a zero waste site, ensuring that no waste ends up in landfill.

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Protecting a sensitive ecosystem

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River has been awarded The Yacht Harbour Association’s Clean Marina accreditation in recognition of its efforts to help protect the UK’s oceans and waterways.

The Beaulieu River is a special place and the Beaulieu Estate works closely with environmental agencies to do what it can to protect this unique environment. It is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world, and the custodianship of the Montagu family for over four centuries has focused on maintaining its natural charm and protecting its habitats and species.

The Clean Marina accreditation criteria and assessment includes blackwater capture and treatment, correct management of hazardous waste, spill prevention and treatment, washdown capture and filtration, drain interception, the use of sustainable products and preventing plastics pollution.

Buckler’s Hard staff are trained to respond to oil spills and have additional training in waste management. A free pump-out facility is available to berth holders and visitors alike, and all boat owners must comply with rules not to discharge into the river or surrounding waters. Pontoons are inspected annually and cleaned regularly, along with monthly monitoring to ensure pollution of the watercourse does not occur.

The marina is working to eliminate

its use of single-use plastics, and onsite caterers are also encouraged to support the team with this approach. In addition, all boat owners are encouraged to use environmentally friendly products while on site.

Harbour master Wendy Stowe said: “We are delighted to be one of the first marinas assessed and awarded the International Clean Marina accreditation. The protection of the river’s environment is still the most important consideration, and the whole marina team works hard to maintain our high standards of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.”

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour sits on a privately owned river in a sensitive rural environment.

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Premier Marinas has been awarded the prestigious Silver EcoVadis recognition for its commitment to sustainable business practice. This achievement builds upon the Bronze EcoVadis medal it secured in 2022 and complements the ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification it received in 2018.

EcoVadis is an independent, globally recognised sustainability assessment platform that evaluates Environmental Social Governance (ESG) performance. It provides businesses with a comprehensive rating system that allows them to benchmark their sustainability efforts. EcoVadis ratings are trusted by organisations worldwide to identify and partner with sustainable suppliers and service providers.

Reducing and preventing water and air pollution is at the top of Premier Marinas’ sustainability objectives. To achieve this, pump-out facilities are being rolled out across many sites. Premier opened its newest pump-out facility in Gosport Marina in July.

The company has also invested in marine-specific FiltaBund wash bays at its boatyards. This innovative technology collects the run-off water from jet washing and removes marine

Harbour master Wendy Stowe and her team work hard to ensure Buckler’s Hard is worthy of its new Clean Marina status.

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debris, paint flakes and pigments as well as copper and zinc pollutants. The water is then recycled to use for further jet washing and tackles another sustainability objective – to use water more efficiently. The boatyard at Chichester Marina has recently

commissioned its second FiltaBund wash bay.

Promoting renewable energy is another objective and installing extensive solar PV panels across all feasible buildings has been a big investment for the future. Premier’s

Universal Marina completed the installation of 193 solar PV panels in July, switching on the potential to harness 74.3kW of power from the sun. This takes Premier’s total solar capacity across all sites to 522kW.

Premier Marinas CEO, Pete Bradshaw, said: “We are thrilled to have

FiltaBund wash bays at its boatyards and solar panels on many buildings including those at Universal Marina (above) are examples of initiatives that have secured Premier Marinas its Silver EcoVadis recognition.

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We recognise the importance of environmental responsibility and strive to implement measures that protect and preserve our precious waterside ecosystems.”

Flying the Blue Flag

D-Marin has been granted the iconic Blue Flag Award at 14 of its 20 marinas, recognising its commitment across the network to protecting the environment and marine life.

The flags have been earned through a series of initiatives, which are part of D-Marin’s ongoing Environmental Social Governance (ESG) commitments across its premium marina portfolio, and are

proudly flown at marinas in Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy and Spain.

Water quality testing and treatment, coastal clean-ups involving the marina teams and local community, use of renewable energy, health and safety

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training, ethical waste management and sustainable investments are all activities which contribute to renewal of Blue Flag.

“D-Marin marinas are based in the most spectacular yachting destinations in the world and we want to do our part to protect these regions,” says health, safety and environmental officer Areti Priovolou.

“Our robust ESG strategy to create sustainable marinas for present and future generations is welcomed with open arms by all our marinas. The commitment is the least we can do to help the destinations we call home, and we will always seek new ways to enhance the environment and marine life.”

Blue Flag, operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education, is one of the most recognised awards for beaches and marinas. Recipients must meet stringent criteria and flags are renewed annually to ensure ongoing responsibility. Zea Marina in Greece is the most recent D-Marin marina to be granted a Blue Flag while other marinas have received renewals from 2022.

Majoring on the minority

Marina Monfalcone and Marina di Scarlino are two very different marinas in different parts of Italy. But, in a world where sailboats represent just 9.5% of the global leisure fleet, they prove that sail-dominated marinas can be operated successfully and effectively. Donatella Zucca reports

A very high proportion of the world’s leisure sailing boats are to be found in northern Europe, with the UK, France,

Netherlands and, most particularly the Nordic countries – Sweden, Norway and Finland – dominating (source:

Trend 2022/2023 Nautica in Cifre –Confindustria Nautica).

In Italy, sailing boats account for 23% of the registered fleet and sports sailing is taken very seriously. Various Italian yacht clubs scattered all round the coast, sailors, investors and keen supporters all rally to the cry of events like the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup.

The operators of Marina Monfalcone (CEO Hans-Peter Steinacher) and Marina di Scarlino (CEO La Marina Srl, Claudio Gilemmi) are inspired by the thrill of competitive sailing.

Marina di Scarlino

Marina di Scarlino, a luxury marina owned by the sailor and entrepreneur Leonardo Ferragamo, who also owns the Nautor Swan shipyard, sits in Tuscan regatta country. Countless regattas are staged by Yacht Club di Toscana and other clubs throughout the year. Ferragamo took to sailing as a boy with his beloved Swan and in 1998, in addition to playing his part in the family fashion house, he took over the Nautor yard, relaunched and renewed it to ensure it continued on a path of excellence. Nautor Swan Global Service and Marina di Marina di Scarlino and its owner Leonardo Ferragamo (right), and operator Claudio Cilemmi, CEO of La Marina Srl (below).

Sail boats ready for a regatta in the Marina di Scarlino shipyard.

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Perfect conditions for sailing, and ideal on-site maintenance with comprehensive yard services.

Scarlino are now the perfect example of an integrated offering; a mix of highlevel services for pleasure and sports boating.

ISO 14001 9001 certified, Marina di Scarlino has a multifunctional electronic badge and 400 parking spaces for electric cars. It offers 580 wet berths for vessels of 10 to 36m (33 to 118ft) at floating pontoons with fingers and a further 380 moorings up to 12m (39ft), in a canal basin. On land, exclusive resort apartments provide an unforgettable stay for owners, crews, passing nautical guests and sportsmen. The Isole di Toscana Yacht Club, chaired by Andrea Lunginotti Buitoni, organises competitive regattas and supports national and international sporting events, including several World Championships, the Melges 24 Championship and the RC44 World Championship. The Swan regattas, such as Swan One Design Circuit, Swan Rendez Vous, and much more, complete the picture. The SYS shipyard, Nautor Swan’s authorised centre for the Mediterranean, provides technical assistance for sailing events and enjoys busy refit activity for tourist, racing and even motor sailing boats. Its clients include Azimut Benetti.

“In general, I believe that sporting and cultural activities that focus on the relationship between man and nature should always be encouraged and rediscovered, unfortunately this balance is often lost sight of,” says Leonardo

Ferragamo. “Sailing has this peculiarity, as well as being a discipline capable of forming and inspiring the best sporting values, favouring the creation of deep and lasting relationships between those who practice it.”

Claudio Cilemmi, CEO of La Marina Srl, develops this view by outlining that Marina di Scarlino was created specifically to welcome a large community of lovers of sailing, sea, nature and relaxation. Located in the heart of Maremma and the Tuscan Archipelago, a few miles from Elba Island, it enjoys a great density

of parks, nature reserves and fauna. It is also one of the safest and most protected marinas in the Mediterranean and its value as an ‘integrated offering’ is being extended. “A further expansion of the housing offering with the Residenze Isole di Toscana complex is in the final stages,” Cilemmi confirms. “This will add 66 exclusive homes.”

Q: How important are sailing sports activities, such as the Club Swan regattas and those organised by the Yacht Club Isole di Toscana, and what do they mean for the marina?

A: [Claudio Cilemmi] They are one of the fundamental elements of the project as well as being an important driving force for the seasonal adjustment of the tourist life of the marina. The international calibre of the competitive circuits that we host ensures great visibility and constant growth in terms of value, with the presence of important

Popular event space amidst Marina di Scarlino’s sea of masts.

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shipowners and entrepreneurs who share a passion for sailing. In order to host important and structured events, we have to face demanding technical and logistical needs and undertake challenging coordination.

We have always managed to achieve excellent results thanks to the strong team spirit of the various sectors and the availability of our community, made up of yachtsmen, shopping mall operators and our shipyard Nautor Swan Global Service, which assures us the impeccable specialist technical support that is essential for the regatta operations and for assisting the boats. Thanks to the concierge at our resort, we provide a complete service for all tourist needs helping them to better enjoy what Maremma offers.

Q: What are the essential conditions and the most requested services?

A: Marina di Scarlino was created in a location suitable for sailors. The marine weather conditions are perfect and always make it possible to sail in a fantastic geographical context surrounded by nature. The mild microclimate, with winds blowing all year round and the presence of Elba Island with the Tuscan archipelago, are key elements.

The marina offers high quality services which guarantee great safety and comfort in all climatic conditions thanks to the finger piers and the logistics of the complex. The technical assistance for mooring, and the support provided to yachtsmen, guarantees excellent standards and, as mentioned before, the concierge service enables every tourist to better enjoy what Maremma has to offer, from nature and food and wine, to art, culture, sports and entertainment.

Q: How important are the non-sports boats?

A: Despite having had very important sailing calendars over the years, including more than ten high-level international regattas, and making international regattas one of the main assets of our port, visiting sailboats ensure that a large number of boats

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are always moored up at the marina, enjoying the extraordinary duration of the season in our area. Their importance prevails.

Q: Is it possible that so much sports sailing inhibits tourist sailing?

A: I believe the passion for sailing can be experienced on both levels at the same time. It is no coincidence that the most innovative vision to support this trend is best represented with the latest generation boat models. Nautor Swan perfectly combines the dream of being able to have a versatile boat to enjoy both for leisure moments and for high-level technical regattas, without sacrificing design and style. Over the years, Marina di Scarlino has alternated

sailing classes of different genres and this has given it the versatility to offer everything from youth classes up to shipowner classes.

Q: Can you make an identikit of the average sailing tourist and sports sailor? What do they appreciate most and complain about the most?

A: Sailing tourists loves tranquillity and silence and sometimes tend to sail without a timeframe: they always know their departure time, but never their arrival time. The very meaning of sailing is the journey, exactly the opposite of the motor boater who plans the day with times and destinations. Our yachtsmen appreciate the climate and the location, as well as the restaurant,

shopping and event services. We receive reports and useful suggestions from them which we value with the greatest attention. Further development of access points to the sea and the yacht club, with all its services, are among the objectives we are pursuing. This will complete in 2024, and the calendar of autumn and winter 2023 events is already active.

Q: Is it wrong to think that in Italy the most passionate sailing boaters are mostly in the north, as is the case in northern Europe?

A: In our marina, the ratio between sail and motor is the same, thus highlighting a counter-trend with respect to the national and world average. Certainly the ideal climatic conditions and the context favour an abundance of sailing vessels. Our yachtsmen mainly reside in central Italy and northern Europe.

Marina Monfalcone

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Previously known as Marina Hannibal, Marina Monfalcone is located in the northern Adriatic where the spirit of sailing is at its most passionate. CEO

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Hans-Peter Steinacher, born and raised in the heart of the Austrian mountains, took to sailing with the same determination as when climbing peaks or tackling a black ski slope.

Together with Roman Hagara, Steinacher was part of the Red Bull Extreme Sailing crew, won two Olympic gold medals and important global regattas. In their final World

Championship in Villasimius, Sardinia, they sailed Red Bull Sailing to victory in the GC32 World Championship.

Marina Monfalcone was inspired by sail from the outset. Established in the 1950s by the sailing champion Sergio Sorrentino, it was seen as a futuristic project. Now owned by the Austrian holding company DM GmbH, it is currently part of an important restyling

Marina Monfalcone is Italy’s top marina in the Upper Adriatic and was inspired by sail from its beginnings in the 1950s.

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Marina Monfalcone CEO Hans-Peter Steinacher (left) is an Olympic champion sailor who lends his passion to all marina operations including exciting plans for the Red Bull Foiling Academy (CGI right), which is due to complete in 2025.

and development of the entire area, thanks to the acquisition of extra space for pleasure boating, and the creation of an academy for the preparation of foiling world athletes. The 298-berth marina is the top marina in the Upper Adriatic and accommodates boats up to 40m (131ft) in length. Onshore facilities include equipment for all types of seasonal maintenance and refitting for sailing and motor boats up to 50m (164ft). Originally covering an area of 12ha (29.7 acres), today - including purchases and concessions – it has 26ha (64.2 acres) of space.

Q: What are your ongoing plans, in general, and for sport sailing?

A: [Hans-Peter Steinacher] We see

great potential for the nautical sector here and we are diversifying our activity. For example, by constructing a beach and building a petrol station for the whole area. The central point of innovation and the direction we want to give to the investment, however, is influenced by our contract with Red Bull for the Red Bull Foiling Academy.

The Academy, due to complete by 2025, is a partnership with sailing

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federations and sailing clubs of all countries and will welcome athletes who want to prepare to excel at the Olympics in foil disciplines. This is our vocation and a substantial part of our future. We are doing something in the world of sailing. In two years’ time, Marina Monfalcone will become a reference centre, which will have a high-level sports industry and context around it. The geography, the winds and

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the position make this area a perfect place to develop this activity.

Q: Despite the sailing tradition present in many countries, motor boating prevails. What do you think has gone wrong in the world and in Italy?

A: What is “wrong” with sailing is not the competition with motor, but the lack of educational programmes. The best teachers do not take part in the world of pleasure boating, but only the competitive arena, so those who want to approach sailing too often find teachers who are not suitable for the task. The difficulty in learning and being at ease in this context means people often give up and do other things. It is up to our industry, our world, to reverse the trend. We at Marina Monfalcone are doing it, for children, with the Tito Nordio Sailing School, the first in Italy to offer courses for adults and children. The different market share between sailboats and motorboats is affected by the fact that sailing requires more skills and more time and therefore there is a slower learning curve. To increase the market share of sailors, we need to offer more training.

Q: What does hosting so much sailing entail? What are the indispensable conditions and the most requested services?

A: Marina Monfalcone hosts sailing and motor boats in a basin protected from prevailing winds. Being in the extreme north of the Adriatic, in a strategic

position with respect to central Europe, we have the fundamental elements for pleasure sailing as well as quality of infrastructure and environment. On the competitive sailing front, we focus on every element necessary to host events: efficient docks suitable for racing hulls; facilities for land activities, such as convivial and technical spaces; services; and a shipyard whose service meet the needs of competitive events. The restaurant, the concession services on the beach, the bar and the bungalows for those taking part in the sailing courses are upgrades. We deliver a perfect sailing arena, and an excellent environment for regattas, a sector in which we continue to invest.

Q: What takes precedence for you –sport or leisure sailing? Is it possible that the first inhibits the other?

A: It’s a fact that professional sailors don’t like to train in isolated settingsthey’re not in the military! Just as passionate sailors enjoy professional contexts as an added value to their experience. There is no reason for the two types of sailing to get in each other’s way. Our experience is the opposite: a context of tourist sailing is appreciated by regattas, and the services necessary for sport sailing

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make it possible to raise the level of quality to the advantage of everyone with sailing passion. Our spaces are designed to accommodate both types of sailboats and owners.

Q: Can you make an identikit of the average sailing tourist?

A: Ours is a marina undergoing an upgrade and different sailor profiles coexist. Alongside the owner who has moored here for many years, there are a growing number of foreigners who treat the marina as a home port. In the Upper Adriatic the average size of boats is under 15m [49ft], but our infrastructure allows us to have larger sailing and motor hulls. The generous land area and the entrance, which has a depth of over 7m [23ft] as it shares the entrance basin of a shipyard wellknown for cruise ships, guarantee safe and straightforward access. Thanks to the refitting know-how and the facilities on land and at sea, we are the reference point in the Upper Adriatic for boats over 50ft [15m] under sail, and we concentrate on guaranteeing owners of these vessels the best services, with an extremely high focus on quality.

Above & right: Marina Monfalcone is a sailboat oasis with emphasis on education, competition and leisure sailing. With excellent yard equipment and facilities, it is a reference port for yachting in the northern Adriatic and has ongoing plans to further strengthen its offering.

Interest builds for electric hoists

2023 has been another year of growth for Italian company Cimolai Technology, especially in terms of mobile boat hoist production. Most notably, two electric machines have been added to its reference portfolio.

A fully-electric 1500 Mobile Boat Hoist (MBH) for Hyak Shipyard in Astoria, Oregon, USA is currently under production and will be delivered in mid2024. Offering 1,500 tons capacity, 29m (95ft) of height and 32 wheels, Cimolai Technology claims it will be the biggest boat hoist of its type in the world. It will be fully electric and powered by long life lithium batteries, and represents an important new achievement with regard to environmental sustainability.

To complete the electric product range, a fully electric 30-ton MBH has just been delivered to Marina Punta Gabbiani in Aprilia Marittima in the north-east of Italy. The marina customer already owns Cimolai Technology machines and adds this full electric version as proof of its commitment to making its site innovative from an environmentally friendly and sustainable point of view, and as evidence of its green investment.

At the top end of the Cimolai Technology range are huge machines, such as this 1,150 ton hoist delivered to Papilas Shipyard in Perama, Greece.

The machine is equipped with a lithium battery pack that provides total power of more than 100 kW/hr, which guarantees up to 20 handling operations. The status of the battery charging cycle is monitored and

YARD MACHINERY

A fully electric 30-ton mobile boat hoist is now in use at Marina Punta Gabbiani in north-east Italy.

optimised thanks to an electronic “Batteries Management System” and it can be charged via electric network recharging in a very short time.

Requests for these boat hoists reflect market demand for both large electric boat hoists for shipyards and smaller boat hoists for marinas, and indicates that the market is also moving towards fully electric machines.

At the smaller end of the order book, a 450-ton MBH and a 115-ton boat hoist, together with a 45-ton boat trolley, are due to be delivered to Turkey. In addition, Cimolai Technology has just assembled and commissioned a 50-ton MBH for Porto Verde in Scarlino, Italy and two machines for the French group Monaco Marine: a 140-ton boat hoist for Beaulieu sur Mer and a 300 ton machine for Antibes.

Aside from machines delivered to marinas, the company has a series of large mobile hoists, from 500 to 1,200 tonnes, in production for refit and shipbuilding all over the world. Examples include two units, one of 820 tons and another of 1,200 tons telescopic in width, capable of reducing the track when fully loaded.

At the top end of this range of machines, Cimolai Technology has recently delivered and commissioned a huge boat hoist of 1,150 tons for Papilas Shipyard in Perama, Greece.

www.cimolaitechnology.com

A-Z GUIDE TO PONTOON & DECKING MANUFACTURERS

American Muscle

American Muscle Docks & Fabrication manufactures both floating and fixed boat dock systems, hardware, aluminium gangways and marina accessories. Everything is fabricated in-house in its USA factory so as to save costs, ensure quality and expedite custom orders.

American Muscle’s mission is to build stronger, simpler and more aesthetically pleasing dock products, and its name underscores its main focus: the ‘muscle’ that comes from more steel and more welds for high strength equipment that can well withstand harsh water environments.

Pile guides, timber dock hardware, steel truss hardware and frames, C-channel dock kits, ramps and jet ski lifts all have extra strength drawn,

Bellingham Marine

where appropriate, from seam welding, corner gussets, horizontal and vertical supports, thicker male/female connection tabs and elongated pre-punched holes.

After manufacture, all metal products are galvanised to help prevent rust, and powder-coated finishes are also available for stainless steel and aluminium.

American Muscle uses innovative

Bellingham Marine is a worldwide marina and waterfront design/build construction company with manufacturing facilities around the globe. The company is a leader in floating pontoon design specialising in floating dock systems, platforms and wave attenuators.

Bellingham Marine brings an extensive portfolio of products and widespread expertise to every project it undertakes. Its fully integrated service model, along with a design/ build methodology, provides clients with a low risk, cost effective and highly streamlined approach to their projects. The company maintains a strong financial base, instilling confidence in its clients that it can deliver everything it promises.

Bluewater Marine & Dock Specialties

Having supplied over 25 million square feet of floating systems for clients around the world during its 60year history, Bellingham knows what’s been tried, what has worked, and what hasn’t. Time-proven construction methods combined with advancements in materials and an appreciation for value engineering are the foundation of

manufacturing techniques to give its customers, whether commercial or residential, a unique and superior product for a better price.

See advertisement p.22

an award-winning portfolio of projects. These can be seen around the world in diverse sites – from iconic harbours to public boat launches.

See advertisements p.7, 9 & 11

Established in 1997, Bluewater Marine and Dock Specialties is one of the premier dock manufacturers in the Pacific basin and beyond, specialising in the design, fabrication and installation of aluminium floating dock systems, fixed piers and gangways. Commercial dock system installations range from large scale marinas to small facilities.

The company’s low maintenance, flexible, modular designs include custom proprietary aluminium extrusions, stainless steel hardware and other recyclable materials. All products are fully engineered by an experienced team of licensed civil and structural engineers, are ADA compliant (where applicable) and are designed to meet site-specific environmental conditions.

All Bluewater Marine dock systems

are fabricated in-house and shipped to site ready for installation.

In 2001, the company built and installed 120 boat slips at the Waikiki Yacht Club. This project was the first aluminium floating dock system ever installed in the state of Hawaii. Following this success, Bluewater went on to develop a portfolio of innovative projects throughout Hawaii, California,

Micronesia, the Philippines and beyond, and now – with fabrication facilities in Hawaii, California and North Carolina –it implements projects globally.

See advertisement p.52

Rybovitch Marina, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Portside Ventura Marina, Ventura, CA, USA

Cruise ship tender access docks, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

Golden Manufacturing

Having spent over four decades perfecting and innovating its products and services to meet the demands of clients throughout the world, Golden Manufacturing has recognised a growing trend for the delivery of complete marine projects.

Its response to this is to offer a mix of award-winning products and an attractive ‘slip/boatlift combination’ to form a one-stop-package that generates a stronger bottom line for marina owners. Company founder, Bill Golden, believes that close attention to product detail and development, and forward thinking, are the cornerstone of Golden’s success and longevity. Golden uses modern methods, technology and skilled technicians, and delivers

Horizon Marina

systems that are safe, goodlooking, easy to operate and dependable.

Golden offers aluminium and concrete floating dock systems that are built to fit sitespecific needs. Systems are virtually maintenance-free and have a long lifespan.

The patented timber-free concrete

Horizon Marina is an accredited national hightech enterprise based in Shenzhen in the Guangdong/ Hong Kong/Macau Greater Bay Area in China. The company has many years of experience in supplying floating dock solutions, partnering with marinas to provide design, manufacture and installation.

Always focusing on quality and design, and on delivering the best customer service, Horizon Marina has become one of the main marina builders in China. The company has also accumulated project experience around the globe, not only with its aluminium systems but also with its concrete docks. In the past two years, for example, it has completed

Ingemar

nearly 10,000m² (107,600ft²) of concrete pontoon installations in Saudi Arabia.

From aluminium, concrete and steel pontoons, to breakwaters, floating houses and marina equipment, Horizon Marina

Ingemar has over 40 years of experience in marine engineering and in the development of concrete floating structures. It is one of few companies in the sector to have its own independent production facilities, enabling it to carry out R&D in anticipation of market demands. The company is committed to quality, with ISO 9001 certification and SOA certification for public works up to €15.5 million.

The Ingemar product range includes modular all-concrete pontoons, discontinuous floating pontoons with galvanised steel or aluminium frames, hardwood decking and fibre reinforced concrete or roto-moulded polyethylene floats. It also offers fixed piers and a complete range of high quality concrete floating breakwaters up to 20 x 10 x

FL, USA

system comprises concrete decking, a patented aluminium whaler system and polyethylene UV resistant floats.

See advertisement p.14 &15

See advertisement p.50

2.4m and 185t displacement. Some of these are constructed using mobile production sites.

Ingemar know-how covers water sports floating facilities, floating platforms and bridges, and heavy-duty mooring structures for megayachts, commercial and naval vessels. It operates from production facilities in Casale sul Sile near Venice, Italy and serves the markets in Italy, the Mediterranean, Red Sea and Gulf.

See advertisement p.12

River Cove Marina, Miami,

Shimei Bay International Marina Club, Hainan, China

Dubai Harbour, UAE

provides clients with turnkey marina construction services.

Tested and Certi ed by IMANNA Laboratory Inc.

• Falling Dart Impact Test

• 7-Day Hunt Water Absorption Test

• Encasement Wall ickness Standard

• And More!

For over 30 years, Den Hartog Industries in Hospers, Iowa has elevated the quality of foam- lled oat drums, setting the industry standards and is a leader in the marine industry on quality, durability and longevity. Visit www.ace oatdrums.com for a variety of

sizes, speci cations with bouyancy and technical information.

International Marine Floatation Systems

Since 1983, IMFS has been a global leader in building innovative floating concrete structures that give people the opportunity to live, work and play on the surface of the water. The company maintains the highest level of quality with customer service, and honours this commitment to past and present customers.

IMFS designs, engineers and manufactures concrete floating structures that take a project from initial conceptual design to final installation and has over 40 years of experience with such projects. The company has built marinas, wave attenuators, floating homes, yacht enclosures and large commercial floating buildings.

A licensing programme enables

Kropf Industrial

IMFS to work with people and projects all over the world, bringing its expertise and years of waterfront experience directly to each market. IMFS floats are manufactured of structurally reinforced concrete according to engineer’s load requirements for wind, wave and snow

Since starting out as a custom fabrication shop in 1977, Kropf Industrial has grown to become one of the premier suppliers of floating dock and breakwater systems in Canada. Kropf offers a range of advanced floating dock designs and its floating breakwater systems have been extensively tested and proven through both modelling and real-world applications.

Kropf steel pipe floating dock systems offer unmatched stability and strength in high-energy sites, especially where winter ice is a factor. Finished in a variety of materials depending on your requirements, the docks will provide extended service life and low maintenance in real-world conditions.

HDPE pipe floats are also available, backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and providing a heavy duty design

Lindley Marinas

that is superior to traditional plastic box floats.

Kropf’s floating breakwater systems utilise full-length steel pipe floats and a range of steel attenuation structures, depending on site conditions. Available with or without decking and fingers, the breakwaters

Lindley Marinas specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of floating solutions for marinas, recreational ports and fishing harbours. Headquartered in Cascais, Portugal, it is part of Grupo Lindley, established in 1930.

With more than 35 years of experience in the marina and port market, Lindley’s technical staff have developed a broad and flexible range of products, including floating breakwaters, concrete, steel, aluminium and timber floating pontoons, pontoon access bridges and gates, floating platforms and mooring systems.

Lindley Marinas is participating at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023 (9th-11th October Vilamoura, Portugal) as a sponsor of the marina tour and as an exhibitor.

See advertisement p.41

in specific locations. Full sections are monolithically cast to meet customer requirements.

See advertisement p.56

are proven to provide superb basin protection and extended service life in harsh northern conditions.

See advertisement p.20

Westport Marina, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Floating breakwater at Big Sound Marina, Town of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada

Marina Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal

Livart Marine

Founded in 2008, Livart Marine provides premium marina solutions to customers worldwide. Systems are designed by a team of marine engineering experts and manufactured in high-tech factories in Guangdong, China. Livart has its own network of branch offices and subsidiaries in capital cities around the world to ensure high quality, swift and direct service.

Livart has delivered over 300 marina systems worldwide. The product line includes concrete and aluminium pontoons, aluminium or SS316 access gangways with anti-slip decking, as well as Livart-Astra floating breakwaters.

The company’s experienced structural engineers and designers can customise modular bridges and pontoon systems to suit precise requirements irrespective of geographic or environmental challenges.

Marinetek

Livart prides itself on owning the biggest floating pontoon manufacturing facilities in Asia and being a one-stop customer-focused centre offering a service from proposal

Marinetek is an internationally recognised brand name for premium marinas and advanced floating solutions. With the industry’s widest product range and a network of 300 marina experts around the world, Marinetek can match different customer needs from a custom-made floating structure to a world-class marina.

The company offers world-famous concrete, hybrid aluminium and timber pontoons, breakwaters, floating solutions and marina equipment. Through collaborative partnerships, Marinetek provides its customers with turnkey services for concept design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and modernisation.

It is not just about size or volume.

Martini Marinas

stage to final project delivery.

See advertisements p.36 & 69

By listening to its customers’ needs and learning about their culture and values, the Marinetek team establishes relationships that last a lifetime. Ultimately, its aim is to develop winning solutions for its customers and to keep its promises.

Operating in over 40 and

Martini Alfredo has a history of industrial excellence, innovation and expertise which goes back over 75 years. It is a market leader in the plastic industrial containers sector and its Marinas Division is a well-established manufacturer of infrastructure and mooring equipment.

Martini Marinas produces a full range of hot dip galvanised steel-framed floating pontoons fitted with ecological moulded floats. They are easy to assemble and require little ongoing maintenance. Access gangways, adjustable fingers, floating breakwaters, mooring systems, service pedestals and all main marina accessories complete the catalogue.

A focus on environmental issues is integral to the company’s culture and it was the first in Europe to replace teak timber with extremely durable and eco-friendly Similteck for the decking of pontoons, fingers and gangways.

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

manufacturing in ten countries, Marinetek has delivered over 2,500 marina references to 55 countries worldwide.

See advertisement p.4

To date, Martini Marinas has installed over 2,000 facilities at coastal, lake and

river marinas both in Italy and abroad. It prioritises safety and technology and was one of the first in the sector to achieve ISO 9001 certification. See advertisement p.20

Brissago Marina, Locarno, Switzerland

Heavy duty concrete marina extension, Pearl Qatar, Qatar

Perspective Products

Perspective Products is the parent company of long-lasting and durable Sure-Step decking. Sure-Step is a high quality and maintenance-free polypropylene decking system that has been engineered for outdoor space on and off the water. The high impact material is claimed to exceed competition and is maintenance-free.

If you are worried about storm surges on your pier, Sure-Step’s slotted surface helps minimise the waves and rising water levels. Its light penetration surface is a perfect choice for marine and other environmentally sensitive areas like protected nature areas or beaches.

Additional features include an antislip surface for worry-free walking and playing, and the use of premium materials that withstand the elements

Ronautica Quality Marinas

and maintain their beauty even in the harshest of environments.

Versatile options are available to match specific styles and complement waterfront settings and the low maintenance requirement means you can spend more time enjoying your waterfront paradise.

durability and aesthetics and is suitable for decks, marinas, walkways, docks, gangways, and more.

Sure-Step decking offers safety,

Ronautica Quality Marinas is a highly reputable and experienced Spanish manufacturer of concrete and aluminium marinas. Its systems are internationally recognised for quality, strong design, ease of maintenance and very competitive pricing. Systems are installed swiftly by Ronautica staff using its equipment.

Ronautica installed its first marina in its home city of Vigo in 1989 making it the first marina manufacturer in Spain and one of the pioneers in Europe. Since then, it has installed hundreds of marinas worldwide and has a very strong presence in the USA, Central America, Ireland and Portugal.

Company projects vary from the simple supply of structures to design,

SF Marina

See advertisements p.34 & 40

build and execution of complex and substantial projects on a turnkey basis anywhere in the world. In addition to marinas, the company has built systems for fishing harbours, sailing and rowing clubs, military and paramilitary organisations and always adapts to its customers’

Breaking Waves since 1918. SF Marina is internationally recognised for providing its customers with a century of experience producing tailor-made premium marinas and advanced floating solutions all over the world.

SF Marina offers a full range of marine related services and has the in-house knowledge and experience to design, permit, manufacture, install and operate marinas. The company is a fully integrated corporation that understands the needs of the marina industry and can deliver the best marina products in the world to meet those needs.

SF’s flagship product, its own-design Swedish floating concrete pontoon marina system, originated back in the 1920s.

SF Marina is based in Gothenburg, Sweden and has affiliates worldwide. The company is familiar with and has completed installations in climatic conditions ranging from north of the Arctic circle to the tropics. Operating in more than 50 countries, SF Marinas

Ocean Reef Marina, Panama City, Panama

needs. To complement its floating pontoons, it supplies special platforms, breakwaters, fixed aluminium walkways and gangways.

See advertisement p.28

has delivered over 1,000 marina references worldwide. See advertisement p.2

Decking project Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA

Bristol Harbor Marina, Rhode Island, USA

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SunWalk Docks

SunWalk is the environmentally friendly, storm-resistant, UV-stabilised, non-slip decking choice for docks, ramps, gangways and jetties. The company brings an impressive variety of technologies and surface options to the dock and decking market.

At the heart of all SunWalk products is a proprietary micro-cellular-core manufacturing technology that provides industry-leading strength and structure. Its ability to withstand the rigours of weather, temperature, surf and UV is unparalleled and it has been thirdparty laboratory tested for accelerated weathering so you can have faith in its long-term performance.

Decking is available is three distinct styles, multiple colours and multiple

Superior Jetties

sizes meaning SunWalk has the right decking product for your applications.

The company boasts a highperformance commercial team that combine market experience with application know-how. They are able to help your business and save you

Superior Jetties is a multiple award-winning worldwide marina developer and builder with over 30 years’ experience in the manufacture of high quality docking systems.

Superior’s products have a solid reputation for being innovative, durable, functional and low maintenance and with this background, Superior Jetties is now recognised as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of marinas and commercial berthing applications. This reputation, forged on quality, performance and delivery, has resulted in many of Superior Jetties’ products being installed in some of the world’s most stunning marine locations.

An enviable product range, from the heavy-duty concrete Super Elite system, designed for superyacht

ThruFlow

money, and can work to help new designs reach the market faster.

See advertisements p.38 & 46

berths and largescale commercial marinas, through to the stylish and versatile Superior Modular Docks, the large offering can be tailored to suit any location and berthing requirement. The innovative new environmentally friendly Superior Eco Tile is a game change in the industry transforming gangways, pontoons and platforms.

A commitment to quality in everything

ThruFlow Premium Decking offers industry-leading products that are easy to assemble, maintenancefree, safe, and ideal for any outdoor or marine application – personal or commercial. ThruFlow designs and manufactures premium products to withstand all Mother Nature can throw at them and provides you with worryfree, permanent decking solutions that will always go with the flow.

As the pioneer of the open architecture, pass-through decking panel, ThruFlow is proud to supply its panels all over the world. ThruFlow’s Legacy XP, Surge and Impact panels

The award-winning Superior Eco Tile

is a genuine promise when partnering with Superior Jetties.

See advertisement p. 21

far exceed the other panels in their class through extensive third party testing. The company prides itself on its ability to deliver tough, versatile and creative solutions for

ThruFlow decking installed in British Columbia, Canada

your project, such as its walkable solar decking panel, SOL.

See advertisement p.50

Sunwalk 90-Series decking, Quebec, Canada

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Walcon Marine

Walcon Marine is a leader in the design, construction and installation of marinas, yacht harbours and berthing facilities.

A global organisation, its pontoons, walkways, bridges and marina fittings can be found in over 30 countries. Recent projects have ranged from two-stage, redevelopment/regenerative programmes of 200+ berth marinas to the installation of its heavy-duty Jumbo and Docking Solutions products for windfarm support vessels, naval facilities, fishing boats, fuel docks and other public and commercial organisations. Walcon also works with many smaller clients, including local harbour authorities, sailing clubs and private individuals.

Internationally, pontoons and walkways have been supplied to

projects across a wide variety of settings in countries/ regions including Australia, Egypt, the USA, the Netherlands, Italy and the Middle East.

Walcon prides itself on supplying durable products, designed to last decades with support and maintenance just a phone call away. Custom products can also be supplied to

New lifts in facility upgrade

Toms River Marine and Motorsports in New Jersey, USA has installed 20 Golden four-post boat lifts in an enhancement project that included a new boat ramp.

The boat lifts, installed by Borel Docks Marine Construction – a Golden Manufacturing dealer and installer for 20 years – are constructed using fully-welded 6061 T6 marine grade aluminium to provide an extremely solid and durable structure that will give a long service life even when supporting boats weighing 28,000lbs (13,000kg). Hardware

and cables are 300-series stainless steel for use in a corrosive saltwater environment.

Lifting power is provided by the long-established Golden SeaDrive. Said to double the industry standard, it provides 8,000 in-lb of torque. Because of its design, it cannot back drive so will never fail and accidentally drop a boat. www.goldenboatlifts.com

Noss-on-Dart Marina, Devon, UK

meet specific specifications including increased stability, decking materials and the inclusion of client branding.

See advertisement p.17

Boosting sustainability with the WRF

Marinetek has formed a partnership with the Water Revolution Foundation (WRF).

WRF is a Netherlands-based public benefit organisation that focuses on driving sustainability in the superyacht industry through collaboration and innovation, leading the way towards neutralising its ecological footprint and preserving the world’s precious oceans.

Marinetek is the first pontoon and floating solutions provider to partner with WRF and its first goal is to speed up its research in reducing the CO2 emissions of its concrete pontoons – both in terms of materials selected and the production methods used.

In the longer term, Marinetek will be studying how to build marinas with floating pontoons and breakwaters which have minimal effects on the marine environment and, hopefully, even have positive effects on marine biodiversity.

The company is currently looking to reduce the CO2 emissions related to its concrete pontoons by searching for ways to replace the cement used in concrete and the galvanised steel used in pontoon reinforcements. It is also changing the lights in its facilities to LED to reduce the use of electricity, and switching to green energy sources to further reduce its carbon footprint. www.marinetek.net

Floating patio becomes new marina hub

US marina build company Marina Development Inc (MDI) of Eufaula, Oklahoma has completed an expansion project at Clinton Lake Marina in Lawrence, Kansas. The work was designed and carried out with the assistance of the University of Kansas (KU) architecture department.

The project included construction of a new 37 x 80ft (11 x 24m) floating patio, fuel dock and courtesy dock, as well as an expansion of the club’s slip area. The pergola-style covers that provide shade and aesthetic features to the patio and fuel dock were designed by KU as part of a student project headed up by Professor Nils Gore.

The students met the marina owners

on a weekly basis to discuss design aspects and received valuable work experience. As part of the design, they used the marina’s GPS coordinates to calculate the ideal 71° angle for the pergola slats to receive maximum shade during the summer months.

The project was undertaken to expand slip opportunities and provide a central location for visitors with or

without boats. The upgraded space incorporates a brand new draft beer and seltzer bar, as well as a stage for live music. Increased foot traffic due to the remodel has already provided boosts to the marina’s rental boat and club programmes, ship store and restaurant.

“We wanted to build out the new space to double our capacity, as we were consistently maxing out our space, and to give us room to keep growing our rental and club fleet,” said Erin Meiusi, Clinton Lake Marina co-owner. “Frankly, the new space turned out better than we were even expecting. And with the patio space, the marina now has a focal point and general hangout area, giving people space to enjoy the beauty of mother nature while floating over the lake.”

www.marinadev.com

Hydrogen power

California-based Wiggins Lift Co has selected Loop Energy to provide the fuel cell system for its latest hydrogen-powered eBull forklift.

Loop Energy supplied the system earlier this year so as to support commercial deployment of hydrogenelectric machines by the end of 2023.

Wiggins’ transition aligns with California Ports’ target of achieving net-zero transmissions by 2030, with hydrogen emerging as an accessible solution.

www.wigginslift.com

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Sanitary building kick starts floating building range

Poralu Marine has boosted its offerings in the waterfront development sector by launching a floating sanitary facility as the first concept in a new range of floating buildings.

The facilities aim to improve comfort for boaters while also protecting the marine environment. Buildings can be accessed landside or waterside; preserve water quality; enhance services and improve marina image; and free up land space for other purposes.

Poralu Marine has drawn on its 40 years of experience with floating solutions to make an innovative turnkey offering that is economic, sustainable, secure, stable and customisable. The solutions include access, anchoring structures, the building and its platform, as well as water and power connections. The arrangement has been approved by an independent naval design office, and interior design, equipment, cladding and accessories are customised.

The major challenge with this kind of infrastructure is wastewater treatment. To preserve site water quality, two options are offered: pump-out or tank storage. Other solutions can be discussed.

www.poralu.com

Established in 2008, Livart Marine has been focusing on design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of marinas and water construction related products. After 15 years of operation and development, we have sold our products to more than 30 countries and regions, and constructed various major projects of high quality around the world. Projects that we successfully accomplished include: Pontoon Project in Shenzhen Stadium for the World University Games, Construction of the Sailing Port of Hainan Station for the Volvo Ocean Race, Design and Construction of dozens of medium to large Government projects in Saudi, Pontoon Project for Kuwait Police’s Officer Club, Construction of Yacht Terminal for Dubai DP WORLD (P&O Marina), Construction of Water Sports Terminal for the Qatar Football World Cup, and Construction of EMAAR MARASSI Marina in Egypt, etc.

In 2019, the company decided to optimize its business strategy by seeking sustainable development through merger and acquisitions. Livart Capital Pty Ltd was then registered in both Shenzhen and Sydney. In the same year, Livart Capital obtained the controlling interest of Walcon Marine Australia (WMA). Through capital injection, new technology advancement, sales channels exploration, Livart Capital well supported WMA to survive the trough during the pandemic. Afterwards, WMA managed to expand its business to Middle East and Northern Africa, while developing new products of concrete pontoons and modular dock products for private jetties.

Livart Capital invested in a new manufacturing facility in 2020, which is so far the largest marina production base in Asia with an annual output of 5,000 standard pontoons and pontoon-related accessories. This includes concrete pontoons, aluminium alloy frames, plastic pontoons, decking, and fender etc. It’s no exaggeration that the manufacturing capacity of this production base can meet the requirements of most floating breakwaters and marina customers in Europe, Asia and Oceania.

To meet the design and structural calculation requirements of various projects, Livart Capital also owns an engineering company, Australia Marina Engineering Pty Ltd (AME). This company is led by a team of professionals with strong marine engineering background, who are dedicated to providing yacht feasibility reports, marina distribution analysis, anchoring methods comparison, selection and loading analysis, floating pontoon material selection and force calculation, as well as utility arrangement advice to our customers. AME adds great value to Livart Marine and WMA because it provides solid theoretical basis and ongoing support for the operability of various projects that we are delivering.

In 2022, Livart Capital purchased the ASTRA floating breakwater connection structure in Spain, which enormously enriched the product range of Livart Marine, significantly reduced the breakwater construction cost, and enabled the company to gain more competitive advantages in global market.

The company also launched an independent online service for cross-broader e-commerce in 2023. Customers can log in to the website directly to purchase various products from Livart and receive our high-quality products at competitive lower price by air freight. Our website: www.livartshop.net

As always, Livart Marine welcomes various forms of collaboration with industry peers to offer better solutions for our marina customers. Livart Capital is also keen to provide capital injection, technology transfer and network sharing to relevant worldwide brands and companies to achieve win-win cooperation. We see this as a sustainable way of passing along your brand effect and realizing maximum brand inheritance. Together, we are all contributing to the prosperity of the world’s marina industry. If you are interested in knowing more about our companies or seeking further cooperation, please contact Ms. Ella Yan, and send relevant information to ella@livartmarine.net

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AMI Conference & Expo, USA 13

ASAR, USA 46

American Muscle, USA 22

Aqua superPower, UK 64

Bellingham Marine, USA 7, 9 & 11

Bluewater Marine & Dock, USA 52

Boat Lift, Italy 16

Capria, Argentina 42

Conolift by Kropf Industrial, Canada 20

D-Marin, Greece 31

Den Hartog Industries, USA 58

DualDocker, Austria 18

EMP, USA 52

Eagle Floats by Hendren Plastics, USA 54

Flovac, Spain 71

GH Cranes & Components, Spain 28

Gigieffe, Italy 40

Golden Manufacturing, USA 14 & 15

Horizon Marina, China 50

IMFS, Canada 56

Ingemar, Italy 12

Inmare, Italy 67

Lee Composites, USA 56

Lindley, Portugal 41

Livart, China 36 & 69

Marex, Croatia 42

Marina Master by IRM, Slovenia 64

Marina Projects, UK 72

MARINAGo by Scribble Software, USA 39

Marinetek, Finland 4

Marketing Marina, Estonia 49

Martini Marinas, Italy 47

METSTRADE, Netherlands 24 & 25

Molo, USA 10

Pacific Netting, USA 30 & 36

Perspective Products, USA 34 & 40

PierPump by Vogelsang, Germany 8

Plus Marine, Italy 22

Rolec, UK 35

Ronautica, Spain 28

Roodberg - a brand of Frisian Industries, Netherlands 68

SF Marina System, Sweden 2

Seaflex, Sweden 6

Seijsener, Netherlands 58

Sunwalk Docks, USA 38 & 46

Superior Group, Australia 21

ThruFlow, Canada 50

Walcon Marine, UK 17

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Marinas on opposite sides of the Channel crossing have installed marine fastcharge stations from Aqua superPower in a bid to encourage electric boating.

Saint-Quay Port d’Armor (right) in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc in northern Brittany officially switched its Aqua 75 station on in early July to coincide with the departure of the prestigious Tour de Bretagne à la Voile and Tour Voile sailing regatta. By becoming the first harbour on the French Brittany coast to offer electric charging, the marina aims to lead by example in terms of environmentally responsible marina management.

Charging options on both sides of the Channel Simon Goodhead

Simon Goodhead has joined the board at UK-based Marina Projects as commercial director. The appointment recognises his contribution to the consultancy over the past decade and the skills and experience he can bring to the role.

Over the past 12 years, Goodhead has provided specialist marina consultancy to a range of national and international clients and has also utilised his knowledge as a former yacht charter captain and manager to give specific advice based on operational experience.

“It has been an exciting period at Marina Projects. We have recently relocated our UK office to larger premises and expanded the team in response to an ever-increasing portfolio of national and international projects,” he said. “The business continues to go from strength to strength and I’m pleased to play my part in its growth and development.”

Across the water a little later in the month, Cowes Harbour Commission on the Isle of Wight, UK made headlines by inaugurating three fast-charge stations; two on Trinity Landing and another at Shepards Marina. Cowes is renowned globally as a yachting hub and the Commission is embracing electric boating as part of its carbon management plan.

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Bruce Birtwistle

The Global Marina Institute (GMI) has appointed Bruce Birtwistle as its chairman for the next two years.

A seasoned marine industry professional of nearly three decades, Birtwistle is general manager Australia for Bellingham Marine, a director of the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and a huge supporter of industry education. He holds an MBA from Massey University in Auckland and has completed the GMI management courses.

The GMI is a partnership between British Marine and the MIA and coordinates with the American Marina Institute (AMI) in providing the globally recognised accreditations of Certified Marina Manager (CMM), Certified Marina Professional (CMP) and Certified Marina Operator (CMO).

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