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<strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Issue 138<br />
Essential reading for marina and waterfront developers, planners and operators
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CONTENTS<br />
<strong>World</strong> News 7<br />
Waterfront Developments 17<br />
IGY <strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito is shaping up to be a new<br />
destination in Costa Rica<br />
21<br />
Superyacht Facilities 21<br />
Luring big yachts to Italian yards and marinas;<br />
Sindalah – the first NEOM marina; managing Gold<br />
Coast City <strong>Marina</strong> & Shipyard; opening superyacht<br />
docks at St George’s <strong>Marina</strong> in Bermuda; progress<br />
on Blue Water Cay, Bahamas; Nakheel launches<br />
Dubai Islands<br />
Market Update: Caspian Sea 32<br />
There is big potential for marinas on the world’s<br />
largest inland body of water but investment is<br />
required if nautical tourist interest is to develop<br />
39<br />
Events 37<br />
IBEX <strong>2023</strong>, Tampa, Florida looks set to be the best<br />
event to date<br />
Yards & Yard Machinery 39<br />
Products, Services & People 51<br />
On the cover: The Amico & Co<br />
shipyard in Genoa offers 60,000m²<br />
(645,800ft²) of docking and yard<br />
area alongside a technical marina<br />
and a berthing marina. Italian yards<br />
lead the way in refit and build of the<br />
world’s superyachts. Find out more<br />
p.21<br />
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FROM THE EDITOR<br />
While we enjoy the summer in the northern<br />
hemisphere and the high point of the boating season,<br />
it’s a good idea to look ahead and plan our diaries for<br />
the next six months – and beyond.<br />
The month of September always heralds the start of the boat show frenzy and, in<br />
addition to the numerous regional events and the higher profile international shows,<br />
there’s a lot to cover in the business-to-business sector. Here are some highlights for<br />
the rest of <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
We kick off with the Monaco Smart & Sustainable <strong>Marina</strong> event (24 th -25 th<br />
September). As the third in the successful series of ‘rendezvous’, it will feature<br />
meetings and talks between marinas, architects and start-ups, all working towards<br />
developing smart infrastructure to help build a sustainable yachting sector.<br />
As October dawns, we move to Tampa, Florida for The International Boatbuilders’<br />
Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). For <strong>2023</strong>, the event (3 rd -5 th October) has<br />
significant extra space in the newly renovated Tampa Convention Center and<br />
features a <strong>Marina</strong> & Yard Trade Route. Read more on p. 37.<br />
The ICOMIA <strong>World</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>s Conference (IWMC) will be the major draw a little later<br />
in the month (9 th -11 th October) when international delegates are welcomed to the<br />
Algarve, Portugal for two full days of conference sessions, and a Day Two field trip<br />
and gala dinner.<br />
The theme for IWMC <strong>2023</strong> is ‘Big Challenges, Big Opportunities, Big Decisions’,<br />
and the tone will be set by Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft in a Day One keynote<br />
presentation, followed by a panel presentation on the state of the industry around the<br />
globe.<br />
Sustainable solutions, including de-carbonisation and marine protected areas,<br />
will be scrutinised, and thoughts and opinions shared on the future for technology,<br />
marina equipment, marina services and consumer behaviour. Niche markets, such<br />
as boat clubs, superyacht facilities and floating infrastructure, are to be explored, and<br />
challenges and mitigations, e.g. hurricane and fire, discussed.<br />
The Day Three keynote, delivered by Yiannis Kalogerakis whisks us into a<br />
technology session ‘Smart Future: AI, Smart Tech and Smart People’, with a<br />
subsequent round-table discussion. Sessions on marketing and changing customer<br />
trends lead up to a second round table discussion between representatives of<br />
marina chains and boutique marinas, and a discussion on electric and hydrogen<br />
propulsion systems – and how marinas need to adapt.<br />
Delegates will leave the conference with visions from the closing presentation on<br />
NEOM – the large scale Saudi Arabia development – buzzing in their minds.<br />
There’s plenty of time to draw breathe between Portugal and the Netherlands<br />
where the next port of call is the <strong>Marina</strong> & Yard Pavilion (MYP) at Metstrade (15 th -17 th<br />
November). In addition to strong exhibitor attendance in the MYP and educational<br />
opportunities in the Metstrade Theatre, visitors should look out for the all-new Start-<br />
Up Pavilion co-organised by Yachting Ventures.<br />
Crossing to North America for December takes us to Nashville, Tennessee for The<br />
Docks Expo (5 th -7 th December) and then tipping into early 2024 to Fort Lauderdale,<br />
Florida for AMI Conference & Expo (30 th January- 1 st February).<br />
There’s networking for everyone.<br />
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IWMC <strong>2023</strong> – ready to roll<br />
PORTUGAL: The programme for the <strong>2023</strong> ICOMIA <strong>World</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>s Conference<br />
(IWMC <strong>2023</strong>), taking place 9th-11th October at Vilamoura <strong>Marina</strong> (above) in the<br />
Algarve, has now been finalised.<br />
The three-day event will work<br />
to the theme ‘Big Challenges, Big<br />
Opportunities, Big Decisions’, and<br />
feature speakers will discuss all of these<br />
while helping professionals to identify<br />
the way forward for a more sustainable<br />
and prosperous industry future.<br />
Conference sessions include:<br />
• The state of the marina industry<br />
around the globe<br />
• Developing sustainable solutions for<br />
the future<br />
• Operational challenges and<br />
mitigations<br />
• Best examples in research and<br />
development<br />
• Smart marina initiatives round table<br />
• Big marina chains vs. boutique<br />
marinas round table<br />
Mooring Post<br />
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Highlights from June/<strong>July</strong>:<br />
• Bahamas: Government signs for Blue<br />
Water Cay<br />
• Curacao: Permits granted for marina<br />
in Zakito<br />
• India: <strong>Marina</strong> plans for Princess Dock<br />
• UK: 50 years for MDL<br />
• USA: 50 years for Eldean Shipyard<br />
• USA: Preston Harbor plans firmed up<br />
• UK: Operator sought for Co Down<br />
marina<br />
Isolete Correia, president of<br />
APPR (Portuguese Association of<br />
Recreational Ports) – the host of<br />
IWMC <strong>2023</strong> – commented: “We are<br />
very excited and with full focus on<br />
the preparations for the conference,<br />
which is just a few months away.<br />
The organising committee is making<br />
sure that participants will have an<br />
unforgettable experience in Vilamoura<br />
and the opportunity to liaise with<br />
marina professionals from all over the<br />
world. The programme is complete and<br />
the speakers are renowned names in<br />
the industry. Our goal is to make this<br />
experience one to treasure in years to<br />
come.”<br />
Register at<br />
www.worldmarinasconference.com<br />
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When installing a wastewater management system harbor<br />
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The Vogelsang PierPump is a customer-oriented high-performance<br />
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WORLD NEWS<br />
Early registration for<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>s24<br />
AUSTRALIA: The <strong>Marina</strong> Industries Association (MIA) has opened registration<br />
for <strong>Marina</strong>s24, the international conference and trade exhibition to be held<br />
at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC), Brisbane 27th-28th May<br />
2024.<br />
MIA president, Andrew Chapman,<br />
commented on the decision to open<br />
registration one year ahead: “Following<br />
the success of <strong>Marina</strong>s22, and the<br />
continued growth of the event in<br />
recent times, particularly the exhibition<br />
component, we want to ensure we<br />
provide delegates as much time as<br />
possible to confidently plan their<br />
attendance.”<br />
Mike Harvey, <strong>Marina</strong>s24 conference<br />
chair, believes that <strong>Marina</strong>s24 will be<br />
the biggest and best yet. “The RICC will<br />
allow us to attract a greater number of<br />
exhibitors and allow those businesses<br />
more room to showcase their products<br />
and services, while still providing the<br />
intimacy our delegates prefer by having<br />
the sole use of the venue,” he said.<br />
www.marinas-24.com<br />
How sustainable<br />
is your marina?<br />
• What is sustainability?<br />
• How can marinas make a positive contribution to the<br />
environment?<br />
• What is smart destination integration?<br />
The Introduction to Sustainability<br />
in <strong>Marina</strong>s (Second Edition) offers<br />
a narrative approach to some of the<br />
ways in which sustainability applies<br />
to marinas. Starting at inception,<br />
with ecological and social design<br />
considerations, and completing the<br />
circle by learning to protect local<br />
biodiversity and encouraging citizen<br />
science, the guide serves as a useful<br />
resource for marina managers and<br />
their teams.<br />
Bringing together sustainability<br />
experts, scientists, engineers,<br />
researchers and designers from across<br />
the recreational maritime industry, this<br />
updated anthology demonstrates true<br />
collaboration.<br />
New articles include orientation<br />
on how marinas can make a positive<br />
contribution to the SDGs, sustainable<br />
design principles, and different<br />
options for marinas seeking to obtain<br />
recognition for their commitment<br />
to responsible environmental<br />
management. There are helpful pointers<br />
to how to improve equity, inclusion and<br />
diversity in marinas and an encouraging<br />
piece on the importance of building<br />
alliances within the industry.<br />
The publication explores how smart<br />
destination integration might work for<br />
marinas and how stops can be taken<br />
into the pioneering territory of how<br />
alternative propulsion infrastructure<br />
might look for a fleet seeking to<br />
reduce carbon emissions. An inspiring<br />
overview of work being carried out by<br />
the Blue Marine Foundation suggests<br />
ways in which marinas could interact<br />
with local conservation entities, and<br />
oceanographer Dr. Dominque Durand<br />
sets out examples of how marinas<br />
can engage more productively and<br />
respectfully with their local natural<br />
environment.<br />
The Guide can be downloaded free<br />
of charge at www.innovamarina.com<br />
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GENERATION<br />
MARINAS.<br />
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WORLD NEWS<br />
Operator sought for<br />
Co Down marina<br />
UK: <strong>Marina</strong> Projects has been appointed by Ards and North Down Borough<br />
Council to procure an experienced marina operator to take on and support<br />
the future of the popular 530-berth marina and harbour situated in the City of<br />
Bangor, Co Down, Northern Ireland.<br />
Bangor <strong>Marina</strong> is one of the largest<br />
5 gold anchor accredited marina<br />
developments on the island of Ireland.<br />
Securing a new operating model for<br />
Bangor <strong>Marina</strong> marks the beginning<br />
of exciting new plans to regenerate<br />
Bangor Waterfront as part of a suite of<br />
improvements supported by the Belfast<br />
Region City Deal. These plans aim to<br />
redevelop the marina and associated<br />
facilities as a mixed-use development<br />
in a new cluster with iconic and highquality<br />
architecture, connecting the city<br />
centre to the waterfront that will drive<br />
tourism and support the local economy.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Projects has been<br />
commissioned to provide specialist<br />
technical advice working with council<br />
officers to develop a new legal<br />
agreement that will be fundamental<br />
to the future success of the marina<br />
operation and leverage investment<br />
in the marina to support the wider<br />
aspirations of the Council. <strong>Marina</strong><br />
Projects will produce and deliver a<br />
procurement strategy that aims to<br />
attract experienced and professional<br />
marina operators able to work with<br />
Council to unlock the potential of the<br />
site as opportunities are presented.<br />
As part of the procurement process<br />
and ahead of the formal bidding<br />
process, <strong>Marina</strong> Projects will be<br />
engaging with a range of stakeholders<br />
and welcomes discussions from any<br />
interested operators who wish to know<br />
more about the waterfront development.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Projects managing director,<br />
Mike Ward, said: “We are really pleased<br />
to be working with Ards and North<br />
Down Borough Council to secure a<br />
new operating model that will deliver an<br />
exciting future for Bangor <strong>Marina</strong> and<br />
Harbour as part of the wider Bangor<br />
Waterfront Redevelopment. This is a<br />
unique opportunity for any prospective<br />
operator to be involved with a<br />
development that will create significant<br />
benefits for residents and visitors to<br />
Bangor, along with marina and harbour<br />
users. The immediate connections to<br />
the city and excellent access to local<br />
sailing waters are key strengths that<br />
already see a considerable number of<br />
visiting vessels to Bangor. The plans<br />
for the public realm improvements will<br />
make this a real destination for all to<br />
enjoy and has the potential to enhance<br />
the marina and harbour business.”<br />
Susie McCullough, director of Place,<br />
Ards and North Down Borough Council<br />
added: “We are pleased to be working<br />
with <strong>Marina</strong> Projects to progress<br />
one of the initial steps in the future<br />
redevelopment of the Bangor Waterfront<br />
as part of the Belfast City Region Deal.<br />
As the programme of works rolls out<br />
over the next ten years, the marina and<br />
harbour will be a key element of this<br />
transformational investment plan.”<br />
THE MARINA<br />
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<strong>Marina</strong> group in<br />
administration<br />
UK: The Marine and Property Group, owner and operator of<br />
marinas in Cardiff, Burry Port, Aberystwyth and Port Dinorwic went<br />
into administration in May. Port Dinorwic <strong>Marina</strong> (above), which<br />
was acquired by the group in 2017, has also followed suit and<br />
accountancy firm Azets has been appointed as administrator.<br />
Port Dinorwic is a 180-berth<br />
grade 2 listed picturesque marina<br />
which opens on to the Menai<br />
Upgrading key infrastructure<br />
ITALY: In addition to a variety of challenging overseas projects,<br />
Ingemar has once again won diverse contracts for wide-ranging<br />
mooring infrastructure at Italian clubs and marinas.<br />
In La Grazie Bay, Gulf of La<br />
Spezia, Ingemar has finished<br />
replacing a series of buoys<br />
with around 1,440m (4,700ft) of<br />
floating pontoons. This involved<br />
the installation of two long<br />
mooring piers comprising steel<br />
pontoons with concrete floats<br />
and tropical timber decking. The<br />
company has also completed a<br />
4m (13ft) wide floating barrier<br />
to protect jetties at La Spezia<br />
Sailing Club at the Molo Italia.<br />
The company has also started<br />
work on a pontoon replacement<br />
contract for two basins (west and<br />
east) at the municipal marina<br />
in Palau. Ingemar installed the<br />
original pontoon system in 1987.<br />
Strait. It continues to trade while<br />
marina operations are being<br />
assessed.<br />
Five floating piers with fingers<br />
are planned for the west basin<br />
and two, also with fingers, for the<br />
east.<br />
Porto Turistico di Jesolo,<br />
a constantly evolving tourist<br />
harbour with a complex of<br />
basins just to the north of the<br />
Venetian lagoon, has also called<br />
on the company for additional<br />
infrastructure. This year Ingemar<br />
is completing a new floating<br />
structure parallel to the shoreline<br />
that was previously used for<br />
moorings. The long steel-framed<br />
pontoon will be anchored with<br />
steel piles and sliding devices to<br />
offer stern-to mooring for yachts<br />
up to 30m (98ft).<br />
WORLD NEWS<br />
Go Outdoors<br />
platform launch<br />
USA: Monarch Alternative Capital, a leading<br />
investment firm with around $11 billion of<br />
assets under management, has formed Go<br />
Outdoors, a platform to acquire, develop, and<br />
operate marinas and RV resorts across the<br />
USA.<br />
Monarch launched<br />
the platform with the<br />
recapitalisation of two<br />
large-scale portfolios,<br />
and has partnered<br />
with Safe Harbor<br />
Development to manage<br />
existing portfolios and<br />
help grow the platform<br />
Ian Glastein<br />
through acquisitions and<br />
development.<br />
The platform will initially comprise 11 marinas<br />
and four RV resorts offering over 5,500 marina<br />
slips in Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania and<br />
Tennessee.<br />
“The launch of our marina and RV platform<br />
comes at a dynamic time for the industry given<br />
the attractive supply-demand fundamentals and<br />
increasing consolidation. We are excited to be<br />
partnering with Safe Harbor Development, who<br />
we believe is a best-in-class operator and pioneer<br />
within both the marina and RV resort spaces and<br />
will help us achieve our<br />
growth and executive<br />
objectives,” said Ian<br />
Glastein, managing<br />
principal and co-head of<br />
real estate at Monarch.<br />
“We believe our asset<br />
management expertise<br />
and access to capital will<br />
support the continued<br />
Darby Campbell<br />
success of the platform<br />
and favourably position us to capitalise on this<br />
unique opportunity set,” he added.<br />
Darby Campbell, founder and president of Safe<br />
Harbor Development, commented: “We have been<br />
at the forefront of the industry for over 20 years.<br />
The recreational development space continues to<br />
grow strongly so we believe it was the best time<br />
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the industry.”<br />
“As we look ahead, we are excited to be<br />
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customers. We believe their investment will allow us<br />
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The wet slips are designed for<br />
vessels up to 150ft (46m) for in-water<br />
repairs and refits. As a self-service<br />
marina, owners and captains may elect<br />
to bring their own crew or utilise one of<br />
the pre-approved vendors. The wet slips<br />
allow for painting, engine work, hull<br />
work etc.<br />
The marina is an accepted hurricane<br />
dockage location for most insurance<br />
companies and designed to withstand<br />
175mph winds.<br />
Crew amenities include a fitness<br />
centre, lounge area, conference room<br />
and computer bar. A dockside gazebo<br />
is both an outdoor meeting spot and a<br />
picnic area for vendors working at the<br />
facility as well as fuel dock customers.<br />
On-site security features include 24-<br />
hour video surveillance in addition to<br />
staffed security guards and remotecontrolled<br />
access gates.<br />
“We are thrilled to welcome boaters<br />
and crews to our Fort Lauderdale<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> and offer expanded dry storage<br />
that is able to house and protect the<br />
largest vessels in South Florida,” said<br />
Port 32 <strong>Marina</strong>s CEO Austin Schell.<br />
Rivergate up for sale<br />
AUSTRALIA: The world-renowned Rivergate <strong>Marina</strong> & Shipyard on the<br />
Brisbane River in Queensland is going on the market. The yard has announced<br />
plans for a major expansion to support the fast-growing superyacht industry.<br />
Rivergate director, Tom Hill, confirmed<br />
that JLL had been appointed to<br />
commence marketing the marina, and<br />
commented: “This has been a difficult<br />
decision for our family-owned business<br />
but we believe the time is right for a<br />
new owner to continue our work and<br />
oversee the next exciting phase of the<br />
Rivergate story. We have been fortunate<br />
to experience continued growth in the<br />
business with strong future bookings<br />
indicative of Rivergate’s outstanding<br />
reputation in the global industry.”<br />
Yard facilities include 300-tonne and<br />
75-tonne mobile hoists, a 55m (180ft)<br />
refit shed, hardstand, berthing for<br />
vessels up to 90m (295ft), a 24-hour<br />
fuel wharf and over 20 on-site marine<br />
trades. The 105-berth marina has alltide<br />
deepwater access.<br />
Rivergate’s expansion plans include<br />
a 3,000 tonne ship lift, SPMT (Self-<br />
Propelled Modular Transporter) transfer<br />
system, additional open hardstand<br />
space, refit sheds and support building,<br />
and in-water service berths suitable for a<br />
wide range of superyachts, commercial<br />
and defence vessels. The project is<br />
shovel-ready with government approvals<br />
already in place.<br />
WORLD NEWS<br />
“The marina’s storage and technology<br />
capabilities are exceptional, offering<br />
members a seamless and turnkey<br />
experience.”<br />
“Australia is ideally placed to take<br />
more advantage of the buoyant<br />
global superyacht market, which has<br />
seen substantial pent-up demand<br />
to visit our region if there was more<br />
capability to service vessels over<br />
50m [164ft],” Hill noted. “Any future<br />
expansion of Rivergate would also be<br />
excellent timing for the 2032 Olympic<br />
and Paralympic Games to be held in<br />
Brisbane, with industry expectation<br />
that the event will attract around 200<br />
superyachts.”<br />
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<strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito –<br />
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With its dramatically beautiful – and vastly contrasting – Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, stable political and economic<br />
status, high achieving eco-credentials and ‘pura vida’ lifestyle, Costa Rica has long been a magnet for yacht owners,<br />
tourists, surfers and adrenaline junkies alike.<br />
And with the recent redevelopment of<br />
one of its deepest marinas now firmly<br />
underway at IGY’s <strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito,<br />
it’s only a matter of time before this<br />
under-the-radar destination reaches an<br />
even greater audience.<br />
An initial high end property offering of<br />
51 units, comprising 40 condominiums<br />
and 11 waterfront villas, will be<br />
constructed on the marina site, which<br />
currently houses a boutique ten-room<br />
hotel and restaurant.<br />
“<strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito is one of IGY’s<br />
23 marinas around the world,” explains<br />
Blueprint Global’s David Harries,<br />
who is marketing the Enjoy Group<br />
development. “There are already many<br />
yachts and sport fishing boats which<br />
come here and the vision is to grow the<br />
marina and the destination in parallel<br />
with this real estate project.”<br />
A desirable destination<br />
Boasting an enviable track record of<br />
330 luxury projects, from Canada,<br />
Europe, Central America and Asia,<br />
Blueprint Global is a world leading<br />
property sales and marketing<br />
consultancy seeking to maximise sales<br />
velocity and revenue for global real<br />
estate developers.<br />
The company believes <strong>Marina</strong> Bahia<br />
Golfito has what it takes to compete<br />
with the very best marina property<br />
developments worldwide. But to<br />
understand its appeal, you need to look<br />
first at exactly what Costa Rica has to<br />
offer.<br />
“It is very safe and very stable<br />
economically compared to other<br />
Central American countries,” Harries<br />
says. “Belize is another unspoilt and<br />
under-developed area in the region but<br />
it is harder to get to than Costa Rica,<br />
which is very simple from a transport<br />
point of view.”<br />
“When you fly into San Jose, you<br />
have a five minute walk to the domestic<br />
terminal and a 45 minute scheduled<br />
flight, which lands<br />
at an airport just<br />
ten minutes from<br />
the property. You<br />
can leave Miami at<br />
6.00am and, with<br />
the two hour time<br />
change, you can<br />
be in Golfito by<br />
11.00am. People<br />
sometimes perceive<br />
it as being remote<br />
but in some ways<br />
it’s much more<br />
accessible than the<br />
better-known Nicoya<br />
Peninsula.”<br />
“The people are so friendly, too.<br />
There is a 98% literacy rate in the<br />
country and everybody speaks English<br />
so for someone who isn’t Costa Rican<br />
or Tico, it’s a very enjoyable and<br />
relaxing place to be.”<br />
Where is it?<br />
Costa Rica is divided into four regions<br />
– Guanacaste, the Nicoya Peninsula,<br />
the Central Coast and the Southern<br />
Coast – and <strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito is<br />
situated in the south, in a gulf within<br />
a gulf framed by the lush mangroves<br />
of Corcovado and Piedras Blancas<br />
National Parks.<br />
Harries describes it as “an unpolished<br />
gem” which is home to some of the<br />
world’s richest biodiversity and, as<br />
such, it attracts big-game anglers,<br />
eco-adventurers, yachties, surfers and<br />
nature-lovers looking for an authentic<br />
experience off the beaten track.<br />
“The Papagayo region in the north<br />
is quite gentrified,” he adds. “There’s a<br />
Four Seasons and an Andaz Hotel, and<br />
the Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, One<br />
and Only and Six Senses resorts are all<br />
currently under construction. However,<br />
they are isolated, and once you<br />
check in, you’ll likely eat at the same<br />
restaurants. It’s also very expensive.”<br />
“Then you have the Nicoya Peninsula,<br />
which is not as developed – it’s typically<br />
dirt roads and a couple of nice hotels<br />
and restaurants. Little surf towns like<br />
Nosara, Tamarindo and Santa Teresa<br />
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The concept renderings for <strong>Marina</strong> Bahia<br />
Golfito are gradually coming to life as<br />
the marina nears completion. Concrete<br />
pontoons – built and delivered by SF<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> – are installed and moored by<br />
Seaflex. These are designed for superyacht<br />
mooring. Phase two is under discussion.<br />
are very attractive for visitors and<br />
surfers but it’s expensive to buy real<br />
estate there.”<br />
“In the south where Golfito is<br />
situated, it’s not so gentrified, although<br />
there are a couple of little surfing<br />
towns between San Jose and Golfito,<br />
like Jaco and Dominical, where there<br />
are very expensive homes up on the<br />
mountain with great views of the ocean.<br />
Golfito is still quite under-developed,<br />
and our waterfront second homes will<br />
sell for much less per square foot in our<br />
current Launch 1 release.”<br />
Fuel and facilities<br />
Another advantage for yacht owners<br />
or captains who might be interested in<br />
buying a property is that the marina is<br />
the closest deepwater marina in Costa<br />
Rica to the Pacific exit of the Panama<br />
Canal, attracting many mega yachts to<br />
come in for a refuel.<br />
“Fuel prices in Costa Rica are<br />
state controlled – they are the same<br />
wherever you go – so a yacht captain<br />
has no incentive to look elsewhere for<br />
cheaper fuel,” Harries explains. “The<br />
next three marinas along from us are<br />
not deepwater, meaning if your boat is<br />
over a certain length, you wouldn’t be<br />
able to get in anyway.”<br />
“We also have the fastest fuel pumps<br />
in the country – in fact, the fastest<br />
between Cabo San Lucas and Chile –<br />
so you can get in and out very quickly.<br />
All these factors make <strong>Marina</strong> Bahia<br />
Golfito very attractive.”<br />
With the project in planning by<br />
another developer for some time and<br />
purchased by Enjoy Group a few years<br />
ago, the aim is to expand the marina<br />
and create an intimate, village-style<br />
destination, not only for yachts to berth<br />
but for avid sport fishermen, tourists,<br />
international home owners and Costa<br />
Rican residents to enjoy too.<br />
Onsite attractions include a branded<br />
35-key luxury hotel, a spa, an<br />
amphitheatre with weekly schedule of<br />
more than 20 new shops, including an<br />
ice cream parlour, a bakery and coffee<br />
kiosks as well as six new restaurants,<br />
including an Italian and a seafood and<br />
sushi outlet.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito’s location is a<br />
blessing from a climate point of view,<br />
too. “The weather in the north is very<br />
dry from November to April, it’s like<br />
a desert and is very arid, whereas<br />
the south is truly diverse. It’s a green<br />
landscape where tropical rainforest<br />
meets the ocean, along with all the<br />
wildlife you’d want to see, including<br />
monkeys, sloths and ocelots.”<br />
So what, you might ask, is the appeal<br />
of buying a base in Golfito? In simple<br />
terms, it’s a place where people often<br />
feel encouraged to lead a healthier,<br />
more sporty existence, according to<br />
Harries. “You live better and happier,<br />
and you eat better – that’s pura vida,<br />
or a life lived to its fullest. The food is<br />
fabulous, and there’s a healthy way of<br />
life here, which makes your mood, vibe<br />
and whole being change. For example,<br />
some people feel inclined to try yoga<br />
and paddle boarding and lots of other<br />
new outdoor hobbies for the first time.”<br />
With around 85% of buyers expected<br />
to come from the US (mostly Texas,<br />
California and Florida), 10% from<br />
Canada and 5% from Costa Rica<br />
and Europe, the target demographic<br />
includes vacation home owners looking<br />
for more adventuresome destinations.<br />
Many will spend an average of three to<br />
six weeks a year in residence, taking<br />
advantage of Enjoy Group’s in-house<br />
rental programme to generate income<br />
when they are not there.<br />
The reputation of Enjoy Group goes<br />
a long way towards creating buyer<br />
reassurance, a prerequisite for longterm<br />
investors. With a long established<br />
history in hospitality, Enjoy Group owns<br />
and operates a hotel in Golfito, several<br />
hotels in San Jose and Papagayo and<br />
several restaurant franchises. The<br />
company has recently ventured into<br />
luxury resort real estate and is excited<br />
to be part of the long-term future of<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Bahia Golfito.<br />
“They’re not only the developer but<br />
will also remain the operator, unlike<br />
many other developers,” adds Harries.<br />
“The leadership and team are very<br />
hands-on; they go to their properties<br />
and spend time there so they will be an<br />
inherent part of the marina landscape.”<br />
The above article is reprinted by kind<br />
permission of IGY <strong>Marina</strong>s.<br />
www.igymarinas.com<br />
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SUPERYACHT FACILITIES<br />
The Benetti yard in Livorno is one of three<br />
sites that ensure the company leads the way<br />
in the Italian superyacht sector.<br />
both temporary and permanent boat<br />
moorings and that special services and<br />
products are required year round for<br />
captains and crew; the putative owners<br />
of the large yachts.<br />
Mega focus in<br />
Italian marinas<br />
The lust for superyachts is increasing worldwide, with 128 new giant yachts<br />
sold in 2021; 78% more than in 2020. Italy is the undisputed global leader in<br />
superyacht building, and Italians are increasingly determined to host these<br />
yachts at Italian marinas. Donatella Zucca reports<br />
The research office of Confindustria<br />
Nautica and the Edison Foundation<br />
estimates that the 2022 turnover of<br />
the Italian nautical sector will exceed<br />
€7 billion. Around 530 superyachts will<br />
have been built, a little more than 49%<br />
of the total global order book and 70<br />
more than in 2022. One out of every<br />
two yachts above 30m (98ft) is built in<br />
Italy and Italian designers and yards<br />
won the most accolades in the <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>World</strong> Superyacht Awards.<br />
Building such vessels and offering<br />
suitable places to moor them do not,<br />
however, dovetail. Despite best efforts<br />
in Italy’s broadly scattered 530+<br />
marinas, as is the case elsewhere<br />
in the Mediterranean, legislative,<br />
bureaucratic and structural hurdles slow<br />
up opportunities for change forcing<br />
operators and institutions to take the<br />
initiative, especially in the central and<br />
upper Tyrrhenian Sea.<br />
Perhaps driven by national pride for<br />
goods Made in Italy, operators move<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> d’Arechi in Campania has many<br />
moorings for yachts up to 60m (197ft)<br />
and some for megayachts up<br />
to 100m (3303ft) long.<br />
forward by creating nautical poles and<br />
expanding and refurbishing marinas to<br />
make room for vessels of 50m (164ft)<br />
in length. They are also aware that<br />
infrastructure for maintenance and<br />
refit needs to be in place alongside<br />
A new megayacht district is, for<br />
example, emerging in Porto Marghera<br />
between docks and navigable canals<br />
in the historically industrial and<br />
commercial interior of Venice. Partners<br />
include Wider Shipyard, always a<br />
builder of large yachts and today 100%<br />
owned by W-Fin Srl, and Idromacchine,<br />
a leading company in the construction<br />
and maintenance of naval and offshore<br />
industrial plants. Wider is kick starting<br />
the new focus by building the 72m<br />
(236ft) steel and aluminium yacht<br />
“Moonflower” (due for delivery in 2025)<br />
at its 72,000m² (775,000ft²) yard.<br />
This first step in the superyacht/Made<br />
in Italy hub complements the Venice<br />
Boat Show, which takes place in the<br />
Arsenal area – the engine of the city<br />
that has opened up large-scale nautical<br />
productions.<br />
Other examples come from the<br />
Azimut Benetti Group. Giorgio<br />
Casareto, CEO of Azimut Benetti<br />
Lusben and responsible for the group’s<br />
marinas, continues in his quest to<br />
make Lusben, one of the best refit<br />
and repair yards, the very best in the<br />
country via its sites in Varazze (Liguria)<br />
and Viareggio and Livorno (Tuscany).<br />
The latter site is capable of working<br />
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SUPERYACHT FACILITIES<br />
on Benetti-built gigayachts up to 120m<br />
(390ft) long thanks to an 18,000 tonne<br />
180m (590ft) long floating dock, a 25-<br />
berth marina, yard space and a helipad.<br />
Also notable is the company’s <strong>Marina</strong><br />
del Porto Mediceo project, part of the<br />
large development plan for the entire<br />
Porta a Mare area.<br />
The city of Genoa, also renowned<br />
for a world-leading boat show, plays<br />
a big part in the bid for superyacht<br />
business via Amico & Co, a refit and<br />
repair centre opening worldwide in the<br />
superyacht sector. The company has<br />
managed 1,230 projects in the last ten<br />
years, averages 135 projects per year<br />
and continues to expand by investing in<br />
new developments. It currently occupies<br />
over 65,000m² (700,000ft²) in the port<br />
of Genoa, offers expert concierge<br />
service to crew members that also<br />
benefits from an alliance with the yacht<br />
and ship agent Pesto Sea Group and<br />
new state-of-the-art facilities including<br />
a 4,000 tonne shiplift. The expansion in<br />
the Fiera di Genova dock is relatively<br />
recent and goes hand-in-hand with<br />
Amico & Co’s management of the<br />
megayacht marina there.<br />
Moving towards Rome, we find the<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Yachting project in the Old<br />
Port of Civitavecchia. This important<br />
development in welcoming large yachts,<br />
which promises 160 berths for vessels<br />
up to 150m (490ft) in length, is a joint<br />
venture between Port Mobility and Ports<br />
Above right:On the border with France,<br />
Cala del Forte di Ventimiglia marina,<br />
owned and operated by Ports de Monaco,<br />
actively courts superyachts.<br />
Right:Porto Mirabello continues to expand<br />
its superyacht facilities and services.<br />
of Monaco. A private investment of<br />
around €24.6 million, it will change the<br />
look of the historic port of Civitavecchia,<br />
bringing luxury tourism, green spaces,<br />
futuristic structures and redeveloped<br />
and restored historic sites.<br />
One of the main recent indicators<br />
of the superyacht trend comes in the<br />
form of a new package of services<br />
for custom megayachts launched by<br />
Rina, the Italian classification society<br />
that is also a leading partner in the<br />
design, construction and management<br />
of superyachts. The new product,<br />
called Rina Maxima, supports the<br />
realisation of projects in the safest and<br />
most efficient way via<br />
digital transformation and<br />
environmental awareness.<br />
As noted previously,<br />
almost every major<br />
marina in Italy, is<br />
endeavouring –<br />
successfully or otherwise<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> di Loano in Liguria can moor a<br />
total of 900 boats and offers berths to 77m<br />
(253ft) and on-site maintenance and repair.<br />
– to expand its berth offerings to super,<br />
mega or even giga yachts and, where<br />
possible, add related services. The<br />
‘classics’ in the large yachting sector<br />
are no exception. Porto Cervo in<br />
Sardinia, for example, has expanded<br />
its superyacht berths to 100, and IGY<br />
Portisco <strong>Marina</strong> has allocated 41 of<br />
its 589 berths for vessels up to 90m<br />
(295ft).<br />
Dedicated to large yachts from the<br />
outset, <strong>Marina</strong> Genova in Liguria has<br />
never stopped improving its offerings,<br />
and Porto Lotti and Porto Mirabello<br />
are both in continuous growth in terms<br />
of volume and services specific to<br />
superyachts.<br />
In the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea,<br />
Stabia Main Port marina, established<br />
in Castellamare di Stabia in 2016, has<br />
a hub capable of hosting yachts up to<br />
250m (820ft) long and is now frequented<br />
by famous owners of huge vessels.<br />
For example, the 110m (360ft) yacht<br />
“Kaos” owned by Nancy Walton Lauerie,<br />
daughter of Bud Walton, business<br />
partner of the founder of Walmart.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> d’Arechi Port Village, also in<br />
Campania and on the border with the<br />
Amalfi coast, has moorings for yachts<br />
up to 60m (197ft) and some for 100m<br />
(330ft) in its 1,000-berth mix. It also<br />
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The <strong>Marina</strong> Yachting project in the Old Port of Civitavecchia in<br />
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breakwater; and the Xifonio Tourist<br />
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yachts up to 90m (295ft). The latter is<br />
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<strong>Marina</strong> di Loano in Liguria has<br />
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The marina at Stabia Main Port is frequented by famous owners and<br />
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marina actively courts superyachts.<br />
Inaugurated in 2021 and operated by<br />
its owners Ports de Monaco, it offers<br />
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vessels up to 70m (230ft) and beautiful<br />
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IGY to operate NEOM’s first<br />
groundbreaking marina<br />
IGY <strong>Marina</strong>s is to partner with NEOM, the global development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, to develop and<br />
operate the prestigious marina at Sindalah, the giga-project’s luxury island destination.<br />
IGY platform provides superyacht<br />
owners, captains and charter<br />
guests unrivalled destinations,<br />
service and convenience. IGY<br />
is tremendously excited about<br />
the opportunity to promote<br />
this amazing new destination<br />
to the international yachting<br />
community.”<br />
Perfectly positioned as a glamorous<br />
gateway to the Red Sea, Sindalah<br />
will be the closest ultra-prime<br />
superyacht marina to Europe and the<br />
Mediterranean. Expected to become<br />
an iconic destination for the world’s<br />
yachting community, the maritime<br />
facility will offer 86 berths for yachts up<br />
to 50m (164ft) and additional serviced<br />
offshore buoys for superyachts up to<br />
180m (590ft).<br />
“Sindalah will be one of the<br />
most alluring and vibrant yachting<br />
destinations in the world thanks to<br />
its strategic location, outstanding<br />
amenities and stunning natural<br />
landscapes,” said Antoni Vives,<br />
head of urban development at<br />
NEOM. “This partnership with IGY<br />
is one of many steps we are taking<br />
to achieve our vision of reshaping<br />
the global yachting calendar, with<br />
NEOM located one day’s cruising<br />
distance from the Mediterranean<br />
Sea.”<br />
IGY’s unique position and<br />
expertise will help Sindalah realise<br />
this goal and set a benchmark<br />
for premium customer experience.<br />
Once established, the marina will join<br />
IGY’s international superyacht marina<br />
network of 23 marinas across 12<br />
countries – the only network of its kind<br />
in the world – as well as its exclusive<br />
superyacht membership programme<br />
IGY Trident.<br />
Tom Mukamal, CEO of IGY <strong>Marina</strong>s,<br />
commented: “Sindalah perfectly<br />
integrates with IGY’s global vision to<br />
connect the world’s most incredible<br />
destinations across our growing marina<br />
network. The addition of NEOM to the<br />
SUPERYACHT FACILITIES<br />
The Red Sea is home to over<br />
2,000 marine species, 600 of<br />
which are endemic to its waters<br />
and cannot be found elsewhere<br />
in the world – from dolphins,<br />
turtles, dugongs, manta rays<br />
and whale sharks, to rare<br />
corals and colourful reef fish.<br />
On land, visitors to Sindalah<br />
will enjoy a redefined luxury<br />
island experience, with high-end<br />
premium hotels including Four Seasons<br />
and The Luxury Collection by Marriott,<br />
groundbreaking retail offerings, culinary<br />
dining from Michelin starred chefs<br />
and an exotic golf course designed by<br />
Robert Trent Jones and operated by<br />
IMG.<br />
A visionary project comprising four<br />
exceptional regions – The Line, Trojena,<br />
Oxagon and Sindalah – NEOM aims<br />
to be a world leader in environmental<br />
conservation, with thriving businesses<br />
and outstanding residential offerings.<br />
Concept renderings of the luxury<br />
Sindalah island development that forms<br />
part of the exciting and far-reaching<br />
Saudi Arabian NEOM project.<br />
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New managers for GCCM<br />
The Gay family, owner of Gold Coast City <strong>Marina</strong> & Shipyard (GCCM), has<br />
signed a long-term management agreement with Andrew Chapman (above<br />
right) and his company <strong>Marina</strong> Solutions. GCCM brought Chapman in last year<br />
to reset the operations of the iconic facility.<br />
Chapman says his focus has been<br />
to build and empower the great team<br />
that provides the exceptional customer<br />
service at GCCM. “With 23 years of<br />
experience, the GCCM operations set<br />
the benchmark in the Coomera Marine<br />
Precinct and we are focusing on these<br />
core values and deliverables that our<br />
customers require when they engage<br />
GCCM and our business partners<br />
around the shipyard to refit and<br />
maintain their vessels.”<br />
Bermuda dock<br />
opens for superyachts<br />
St George’s <strong>Marina</strong> and Superyacht Dock on Ordnance Island in Bermuda<br />
was officially opened on 22 nd May. The facility is able to accommodate up to<br />
ten superyachts and has a 170ft (52m) fixed concrete pier and an additional<br />
140ft (43m) floating dock.<br />
GCCM director, Trent Gay,<br />
comments: “I am pleased to have<br />
secured Chapman and <strong>Marina</strong><br />
Solutions to operate the facility long<br />
term as the benefits of his hands-on<br />
management style with staff, business<br />
partners and clients has been very<br />
well received. Many who have visited<br />
the marina and shipyard over the<br />
weekends are shocked to often see<br />
Chapman on the yard or in the office<br />
to ensure seamless operations for our<br />
Honourable Premier David Burt<br />
said the development symbolised<br />
the Government’s commitment to<br />
enhancing the Corporation of St<br />
George and the community. “One<br />
of our significant promises was to<br />
deliver the construction of a worldclass<br />
marina that would serve as a<br />
catalyst for Bermuda as a superyacht<br />
destination – a further step in the<br />
economic renaissance that has been<br />
taking place in the Olde Towne.”<br />
“This new marina capitalises on<br />
the prominence and strategic location<br />
customers. Chapman’s experience in<br />
marina and shipyard construction will<br />
be pivotal in the commencement of our<br />
Stage 2 Titan Yard.”<br />
GCCM has 90 business partners on<br />
site and its stage 2 development will<br />
more than double its size by adding<br />
a 20ha (49 acre) adjacent facility.<br />
Once completed, GCCM will be able<br />
to further accommodate the growing<br />
size of the Australian domestic fleet<br />
along with the influx of vessels cruising<br />
the South Pacific region including<br />
superyachts, wide beam catamarans<br />
and sailing yachts. Titan Yard will<br />
have 1,500+ tonne lift capacity and<br />
undercover refit and repair factories.<br />
Chapman has nearly 40 years of<br />
experience in marina and shipyard<br />
development and operation and actively<br />
consults around Australia and the Asia<br />
Pacific region. He has led the <strong>Marina</strong><br />
Industries Association as president and<br />
chairman for the last 14 years and has<br />
been a director for 19 years.<br />
of Ordnance Island and will give St<br />
George’s the unique ability to provide<br />
excellent amenities to yachting visitors<br />
and jobs beyond construction in areas<br />
such as the new lounge,” he added.<br />
The project was originally conceived<br />
in October 2010 but, although an<br />
agreement in principle was made with<br />
St George’s <strong>Marina</strong> Development<br />
Ltd (the developer), a change in<br />
government led to a five year hiatus.<br />
In November 2021, a 21-year leasing<br />
agreement and PPP between the<br />
developer, the Corporation of St<br />
George’s and the Government set the<br />
ball rolling.<br />
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Conceptual site plan<br />
SUPERYACHT FACILITIES<br />
Swift progress on Blue Water Cay<br />
After years of sitting undeveloped and neglected, the Yamacraw area on the southeast side of Nassau, Bahamas is about<br />
to undergo remarkable change. Leading hospitality and property developer, Legendary <strong>Marina</strong>, is on an ambitious multimillion<br />
dollar mission to create a resort that will transform the yachting landscape.<br />
the installation of a culvert to enable<br />
the ocean to flow into the adjoining<br />
marshlands.<br />
Native trees and vegetation will<br />
predominantly remain on site or, where<br />
possible, be thoughtfully transplanted to<br />
other suitable areas so as to preserve<br />
the region’s natural beauty.<br />
Prime Minister Philip Davis referred<br />
to the project as a “welcome addition”<br />
to New Providence and said the<br />
project would create up to 200 jobs<br />
for Bahamians. “This promising<br />
development, which will be carried out<br />
in four phases, represents a capital<br />
expenditure of $110 million and will<br />
serve as a valuable economic catalyst<br />
via capital,” he noted.<br />
Following the signing of a heads of<br />
agreement at the Office of the Prime<br />
Minister in May, Legendary <strong>Marina</strong><br />
has wasted no time in commencing<br />
the necessary preparations for the<br />
prestigious Legendary <strong>Marina</strong> Resort at<br />
Blue Water Cay project.<br />
The centrepiece of the marina<br />
plan is a 120-slip dock capable of<br />
accommodating boats up to at least<br />
200ft (61m) and a dry storage facility<br />
for 750 boats of up to 55ft (16.7m) in<br />
length. The drystack will be rated for a<br />
Category 5 hurricane. The marina will<br />
also boast excellent accommodation<br />
for overnight guests, including 20<br />
condo units, 22 oceanfront villas and<br />
a 130-room hotel. Waterfront retail and<br />
restaurant spaces, a tiki bar with a pool,<br />
a general store and onsite-fuel will<br />
complete the offering.<br />
Rodney Chamberlain, vice president<br />
of marina development at Legendary<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>, eagerly anticipates the ongoing<br />
progress at the site. “After navigating<br />
through the meticulous permitting and<br />
entitlement process for two years, we<br />
are thrilled to commence construction<br />
on this world-class marina,” he said.<br />
“This marks the beginning of an<br />
exceptional project that will have a<br />
positive and lasting impact on the lives<br />
of many Bahamians.”<br />
Once the land<br />
clearing phase<br />
is completed,<br />
the next crucial<br />
step will involve<br />
dredging the<br />
waterways<br />
surrounding the<br />
20-acre (8ha)<br />
site. This process<br />
will remove<br />
sediment and<br />
debris and create<br />
ample depth for<br />
large vessels.<br />
Legendary <strong>Marina</strong><br />
is steadfast in<br />
its commitment<br />
to upholding<br />
high environmental standards and will<br />
focus on the removal of sunken boats<br />
and debris from the water, as well as<br />
Superyacht<br />
marina for<br />
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Dubai-based master developer,<br />
Nakheel, has launched Nakheel<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>s Dubai Islands. Located<br />
along Dubai’s northern coastline<br />
at Dubai Islands, the new marina<br />
will accommodate 13 superyachts<br />
up to 47m (154ft) in length at any<br />
one time amidst its 248 berths.<br />
The marina, which will have easy<br />
entry to the sea, will also have 40<br />
dry berths for trailers up to 20m<br />
(66ft).<br />
Features include 24/7 dock<br />
assistance, complimentary club<br />
car transfer, utilities and ice supply,<br />
waste collection, pump-out, free<br />
Wi-Fi, showers, washrooms and a<br />
laundrette. Security systems in place<br />
include 24/7 CCTV surveillance and<br />
gated access.<br />
The newly opened Dubai Islands<br />
Beach is within walking distance<br />
of the marina and hotels just steps<br />
away.<br />
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MARKET UPDATE: CASPIAN SEA<br />
Layout of the Yelken Yacht Club and its<br />
marina in Turkmenistan. The club opened<br />
in 2010 and offers the best infrastructure in<br />
the Caspian Sea.<br />
In need of new marinas<br />
– and new money<br />
Over the past few years, the Caspian Sea – the world’s largest inland body<br />
of water – has seen a lack of investment in yachting infrastructure. There<br />
are various reasons for this, including the administrative pressures of local<br />
authorities and questionable profitability. The low living standards of a large<br />
proportion of the local population also remain the key factor in discouraging<br />
potential investors. Vladislav Vorotikov reports<br />
The construction of a marina in<br />
Aktau, the sea capital of Kazakhstan,<br />
seems to be a never-ending story. The<br />
idea was originally greenlighted by the<br />
Aktau city council in 2007 as part of a<br />
comprehensive yachting infrastructure<br />
development programme in the city.<br />
However, the authorities failed to<br />
find an investor, so the project was<br />
postponed to be revived every two to<br />
three years.<br />
The last time this happened was in<br />
2021 when Nurdaulet Kilybay, mayor<br />
of Aktau, announced plans to build a<br />
marina on the Rocky Path, part of the<br />
coastline within the city’s boundaries.<br />
He estimated that the construction<br />
could complete by 2024 or 2025, but it<br />
is yet to be started, again supposedly<br />
due to a lack of interested investors.<br />
This scenario is typical for the Caspian<br />
Sea where plans to build new sea<br />
infrastructure are so often laid out but<br />
remain only on paper.<br />
Under a Caspian Sea port<br />
development strategy, yachting<br />
infrastructure is due to be built in the<br />
ports of Makhachkala and Derbent in<br />
the Dagestan Republic. However, it is<br />
not clear when this would happen. As of<br />
today, on the 530km (329mi) Dagestan<br />
coastline, not a<br />
single marina<br />
is in operation,<br />
according to Aliyev<br />
Ali Magomedovich,<br />
who, with a group<br />
of enthusiasts,<br />
launched yacht<br />
building in the<br />
republic.<br />
One of three yacht<br />
clubs in Baku,<br />
the capital of<br />
Azerbaijan. Local<br />
investors continue<br />
to mull over plans to<br />
build new marinas.<br />
Yachting in Kazakhstan is also in<br />
embryo, and local analysts argue about<br />
the root cause. Natalia Butyrina, an<br />
Aktau-based journalist writing about<br />
the yachting industry, is confident that<br />
many Aktau citizens are willing to<br />
purchase sailing yachts or motor boats,<br />
but are discouraged by the lack of<br />
infrastructure for mooring their vessels<br />
during the season and the repair<br />
facilities available.<br />
“A growing number of foreign<br />
yachtsmen are also showing interest in<br />
coming to the waters of our region. This<br />
means that there is an increasing need<br />
for modern marinas with good service.<br />
However, there are no yacht ports on<br />
the coast and a few mooring sites for<br />
small vessels that are not included<br />
in the general international tourism<br />
network,” Butyrina admitted.<br />
Last one standing<br />
The cost of building a marina in Aktau is<br />
estimated to be close to US$15 million,<br />
and Butyrina is convinced it would give<br />
powerful impetus to the development of<br />
yachting in this part of the Caspian Sea.<br />
Investors, however, seem not to share<br />
the same confidence, especially since<br />
the city’s only yacht club ‘Breeze’ has<br />
been fighting over the past few years<br />
with the city council for survival. The<br />
council says it wants the plot to build a<br />
new embankment.<br />
During Soviet times, Aktau and other<br />
towns on the Kazakh coast housed<br />
several yacht clubs, but now Breeze<br />
is the last one still in operation. If it is<br />
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destroyed, yachtsmen believe finding<br />
investors to build new marinas in<br />
the country will become even more<br />
challenging.<br />
Oleg Morozov, deputy head of<br />
Breeze, disclosed that the dispute<br />
began in 2019, when a ten-year rent<br />
contract with the city council, or akimat,<br />
ended. Thanks to a public outcry, the<br />
yacht club survived the first attack, but<br />
now the authorities extend the rent<br />
agreement for only a year at a time, and<br />
in 2022 a new assault began.<br />
“They put spokes in our wheels:<br />
the akimat comes up with various<br />
requirements that make it impossible to<br />
continue operation,” said Oleg Morozov,<br />
deputy director of Breeze. “For<br />
example, they ask us to leave the site<br />
open, which we do during the day, but<br />
this cannot be done at night as we keep<br />
yachts and boats. We have valuable<br />
navigation equipment and outboard<br />
motors on the boats.”<br />
There are other demands put forward<br />
by the akimat, some of which are<br />
absurd and even contradict Kazakh law,<br />
according to Morozov. In 2022, a local<br />
publication Kazpravda assumed that<br />
the site currently occupied by the yacht<br />
club could eventually go to another<br />
business. This would be a classic story<br />
for Central Asia, where administrative<br />
pressure and corruption is used as a<br />
means of protecting business interests.<br />
Tilegen Edigeev, head of the<br />
business department of the Aktau<br />
akimat, described this assumption as<br />
a “hoax”, but on the other hand, the<br />
authorities refused to guarantee to the<br />
publication that, once the city’s only<br />
yacht club with the marina is liquidated,<br />
its site instead of being used to build<br />
a tourist path would not be given to<br />
another private owner.<br />
Forgotten yachting Mecca<br />
Across the sea, things are pretty similar.<br />
In Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan,<br />
only three yacht clubs with marinas<br />
are currently operating. Over the past<br />
few years, local investors mulled plans<br />
to build new infrastructure, but low<br />
demand makes the financial return<br />
questionable.<br />
“Yachting in Azerbaijan is poorly<br />
developed, although the country has<br />
gigantic prospects in this field,” said<br />
Kirill Roletsky, business development<br />
adviser of the Baku City Yacht Club,<br />
who recalls that in Soviet times this<br />
part of the country was one of the top<br />
yachting centres, declining in the 1990s<br />
when the established infrastructure fell<br />
into decay.<br />
“The Caspian Sea is an ideal place<br />
for yachting – in Soviet times, there<br />
were a lot of yacht clubs in Baku, the<br />
whole bay was full of sails, this place<br />
was a kind of Mecca for yachtsmen.<br />
Baku winds are a godsend for sailors.<br />
They blow almost always, which allows<br />
yachtsmen to sail almost all year<br />
round,” Roletsky said.<br />
Some yachtsmen recall that the<br />
Soviet infrastructure suffered significant<br />
destruction during the 1991 flood<br />
in Baku and never fully recovered.<br />
During Soviet times, Kazakhstan,<br />
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Russia<br />
shared no borders, and yachtsmen<br />
enjoyed free movement along almost<br />
the entire Caspian Sea coast. Currently,<br />
Yachting is under-developed in Kazakhstan<br />
and there is currently only one large<br />
marina. Increased interest from overseas<br />
visitors, however, could spur development.<br />
the Caspian Sea is divided not only<br />
by borders but also by a lack of<br />
infrastructure.<br />
As reported by the Azerbaijan Tourist<br />
Agency, yachtsmen can’t go too far<br />
away from Baku owing to a lack of<br />
necessary infrastructure, such as a<br />
fuelling station outside the city. Roletsky<br />
also stated that bureaucracy puts<br />
pressure on yachting in the region as<br />
to undertake a voyage a boat owner<br />
needs to make it through tonnes of<br />
paperwork, most particularly to secure<br />
permission from the customs service.<br />
These echo complaints voiced by<br />
yachtsmen all over the region who<br />
repeatedly call on the authorities to<br />
agree to simplify the customs regime<br />
for marina tourists in order to facilitate<br />
industry development. However, as the<br />
political relations between the countries<br />
remain complicated, this is unlikely to<br />
happen in the foreseeable future.<br />
High hopes<br />
It would be wrong, however, to say that<br />
the Caspian Sea has no luxury marinas.<br />
Currently, the best infrastructure in the<br />
region can be found in the Yelken Yacht<br />
Club in Turkmenistan, launched in 2013<br />
for $80 million and primarily known<br />
because US pop diva Jennifer Lopez<br />
performed a concert at its opening.<br />
That story was remarkable because<br />
she ended up giving away her huge fee<br />
on the grounds that she didn’t know<br />
whether or not there were any kinds of<br />
human rights issues in the country.<br />
Local sources recall that when<br />
Yelken Yacht Club was launched,<br />
local yachtsmen hoped that it would<br />
give impetus for further infrastructure<br />
development in the region. However,<br />
no new marinas have been built in<br />
Turkmenistan over the past decade,<br />
and there are none on the horizon.<br />
Yachtsmen complain about high prices<br />
and inadequate price-quality ratio.<br />
One source said that with the<br />
average salary in Turkmenistan in 2022<br />
close to US$280, there is no chance<br />
that ordinary citizens could afford to<br />
own a boat. He explained that Yelken<br />
Yacht Club is focused on servicing a<br />
relatively small group of people, such<br />
as the political elite and business<br />
people. This is not enough, however,<br />
to justify additional investment in the<br />
yachting infrastructure in the country.<br />
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innovation and sustainability.<br />
The renovation is the largest event for<br />
the TCC and will result in an expanded<br />
third floor exhibit hall and additional<br />
fourth floor meeting rooms, complete<br />
with terraces with breathtaking water<br />
views. The expansion has added<br />
5,900ft² (548m²) of exhibit space for<br />
the show and provided new space on<br />
the fourth floor for the VIP Lounge.<br />
More than 675 exhibiting companies<br />
will fill the three floors, occupying over<br />
134,000ft² (12,400m²) of indoor space,<br />
plus outdoor displays and the IBEX<br />
docks on the waterfront.<br />
New companies and<br />
specialist pavilions<br />
The first and second floor exhibit halls<br />
will showcase products and services<br />
from companies new to the show<br />
and the industry, and include the new<br />
Sustainable Technology Pavilion,<br />
featuring products designed to reduce<br />
carbon emissions, empower cleaner<br />
processes for propulsion and promote a<br />
more sustainable future. The third floor<br />
features specialist pavilions, such as<br />
the Composites Pavilion, Compliance,<br />
Standards and Education Pavilion,<br />
and the NMEA Connected Electronics<br />
Pavilion.<br />
International pavilions for <strong>2023</strong><br />
highlight Italian, French and Australian<br />
exhibitors. New products entered in the<br />
Innovation Awards programme are on<br />
display along Innovation Way on the<br />
second floor. Replacing the <strong>Marina</strong> &<br />
Yard Pavilion, the <strong>Marina</strong> & Yard Trade<br />
Route includes exhibitors spread<br />
across all three floors.<br />
Debating sustainability<br />
The new Sustainable Technology<br />
Pavilion is supported by a sustainability<br />
track in the conference and includes<br />
a free special session entitled ‘The<br />
Carbon Conundrum’. When it comes<br />
to fossil fuel consumption, today’s<br />
thriving boatbuilding industry is best<br />
defined by two extremes: designers and<br />
engineers loading centre consoles with<br />
five or six outboards of 12 cylinders<br />
each to indulge a market hungry for<br />
horsepower; and teams of investmentfuelled<br />
innovators pushing the potential<br />
of electric propulsion and hydrogen<br />
fuel by building lightweight carbon fibre<br />
foiling prototypes. Our future likely lies<br />
somewhere in between the two.<br />
The topic will be explored by a<br />
panel of experienced naval architects,<br />
propulsion engineers, boatbuilders and<br />
As always, IBEX will deliver a wealth of<br />
networking and learning opportunities.<br />
marketing experts who will debate the<br />
virtues, practicalities and shortcomings<br />
of different approaches to our collective<br />
low-carbon future.<br />
“Technology is advancing so quickly<br />
and there is no better place than IBEX<br />
for all marine professionals to see<br />
what’s new and what’s next for the<br />
boating industry,” says Anne Dunbar,<br />
IBEX show director. “Our exhibitors<br />
are eager to display their latest and<br />
greatest innovations, many with a<br />
significant wow factor. We are confident<br />
it will be our best show in years. Make<br />
plans now to join the industry at IBEX<br />
<strong>2023</strong>, you do not want to miss this<br />
year’s event.”<br />
IBEX is owned and produced by<br />
the National Marine Manufacturers<br />
Association (NMMA) and RAI<br />
Amsterdam.<br />
www.ibexshow.com<br />
Pick up your copy of <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>World</strong> at<br />
the show. <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>World</strong> is Partner of<br />
the <strong>Marina</strong> and Yard Trade Route and<br />
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www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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YARDS & YARD MACHINERY<br />
Variable width option<br />
for mobile boat hoists<br />
After months of design, manufacture and rigorous factory testing, Marine<br />
Travelift has announced the availability of a ‘variable width’ option for its BFMII<br />
and C-Series mobile boat hoists.<br />
The first Marine Travelift model with<br />
the variable width option – a 75BFMII<br />
(75 tonne lift capacity) – was delivered<br />
to The Marine Group Boat Works’ San<br />
Jose del Cabo location in March. It<br />
offers 9ft (2.7m) of width variability and<br />
can seamlessly expand and retract<br />
under full load in 60 seconds.<br />
The most important benefit the<br />
option offers is the opportunity to<br />
block vessels closer together in<br />
order to maximise space previously<br />
unavailable because of the overall<br />
width dimensions of a standard fixed<br />
width boat hoist.<br />
“The variable width machine allows<br />
us to utilise otherwise lost space with a<br />
traditional boat hoist,” says Pete Horner,<br />
general manager at the Los Cabos<br />
yard. “It’s a two-fold solution for us as<br />
we can continue to grow our business<br />
in the same physical footprint and<br />
work on more boats at the same time,<br />
ultimately limiting customer downtime<br />
and maximising profitability.”<br />
The variable width option also<br />
enables the operator to move vessels<br />
through a doorway, a feature that was<br />
previously not an option as the width of<br />
a standard machine is sized to fit piers.<br />
This eliminates the need to double<br />
handle vessels when moving them in<br />
and out of the building and broadens<br />
the handling scope of the machine.<br />
The new option is powered by a<br />
hydraulic ram, housed within the<br />
telescoping top beam, and is assisted<br />
by Marine Travelift’s patented all-wheel<br />
electronic steering option. These two<br />
components are also teamed with<br />
a control loop system that includes<br />
angle sensors, a distance sensor and<br />
wheel encoder to keep the machine<br />
square and ensure safe expansion and<br />
retraction throughout the full range of<br />
variability.<br />
The extension and retraction<br />
functions can occur on either side of<br />
the machine for flexibility and maximum<br />
manoeuvrability. It is also designed<br />
to handle full load across the entire<br />
width spectrum and can stop anywhere<br />
within the full range of variability, with or<br />
without a vessel in the slings.<br />
“This machine combines many<br />
familiar systems that we have<br />
successfully developed and refined<br />
over the years: the patented all-wheel<br />
electronic steering system we’ve been<br />
using on Marine Travelift mobile boat<br />
hoists and Shuttlelift mobile gantry<br />
cranes, sensors/safety systems<br />
like the linear transducer and angle<br />
sensor have been utilised on our<br />
Hydro M_Drive marina forklifts, and the<br />
knowledge we’ve gained from building<br />
hydraulic transporters with a variable<br />
width option. We combined these to<br />
create a well-designed system that is<br />
not only efficient, but also safe – for the<br />
operator, the vessel and the machine<br />
itself,” confirmed Bob Johnston, director<br />
of customer care, Marine Travelift.<br />
Design goals for the new option<br />
included safety, performance (speed/<br />
efficiency) and functionality. To be<br />
certain that this option reached all<br />
three goals, Marine Travelift teams<br />
performed months of rigorous factory<br />
testing that included countless hours<br />
of use, both with and without maximum<br />
load, on different grades, and using<br />
a mock-up of the end user’s existing<br />
pier infrastructure. Making the machine<br />
easy to maintain for the customer is<br />
also a key feature so serviceability was<br />
considered at every stage of the design<br />
and engineering process.<br />
The variable width option is available<br />
on all capacity boat hoists offered by<br />
Marine Travelift, and there are already<br />
orders in place for 35, 50 and 150<br />
tonne models, which are all scheduled<br />
to deliver in <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
www.marinetravelift.com<br />
www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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YARDS & YARD MACHINERY<br />
The giant 1,000 tonne capacity hoist (left)<br />
is the biggest Boat Lift has delivered to<br />
date. A 90 tonne variable width machine<br />
(below) is now in service at The Boat<br />
Works, marking the first delivery to the<br />
southern hemisphere.<br />
Setting new delivery<br />
records for <strong>2023</strong><br />
Italian boat handling and lifting specialist Boat Lift has much to celebrate in<br />
<strong>2023</strong>, having delivered its biggest boat hoist to date and its first machine to a<br />
customer in the southern hemisphere.<br />
The giant delivery – a 25m (82ft)<br />
high, 1,000 tonne capacity hoist – is<br />
now in action at Bomlo Skipsservice,<br />
a ship repair and refit yard situated<br />
alongide a Norwegian fjord.<br />
The machine represents the<br />
culmination of research and<br />
development, both at technical and<br />
functional levels, and is a tribute to the<br />
company’s solid teamwork in rising<br />
to the challenge of developing the<br />
best performing and most responsive<br />
machines.<br />
Delivery of an 820 tonne hoist,<br />
recently assembled in Fitjar, a few<br />
kilometers from Bomlo, has also<br />
reinforced the high potential for Boat<br />
Lift in the Norwegian market. A 90<br />
tonne trailer, an 80 tonne expandable<br />
trailer and a 320 tonne mobile hoist<br />
are also due to be delivered in coming<br />
months to the region.<br />
Meanwhile, very far from home, a 90<br />
tonne expandable mobile boat hoist has<br />
entered operation at The Boat Works<br />
yards in Queensland, Australia. It joins<br />
four existing hoists that, together, have<br />
the capacity to lift every type of vessel<br />
up to 300 tonnes.<br />
Tony Longhurst, owner of The Boat<br />
Works, said that investment was made<br />
in the new variable width, all-wheel<br />
drive machine so as to keep pace<br />
with demand. It also provides more<br />
flexibility as it can lift wide multihulls<br />
and monohulls.<br />
“It has an adjustable beam width<br />
narrowing the vessel<br />
footprint from 8m [26ft]<br />
down to 5.5m [18ft]<br />
allowing the team to<br />
maximise the vessel set<br />
down footprint. This is<br />
brilliant for boat storage<br />
as we can go narrow for<br />
the narrower runways<br />
and use it for packing<br />
boats in tight spots,”<br />
Longhurst explained.<br />
The machine boasts<br />
unique Dynamic<br />
Steering Control (DSC),<br />
which Boat Lift defines<br />
as “allowing seamless<br />
transfer between four modes with<br />
infinite adjustment between each to<br />
allow progressive adjustment of the<br />
radius of rotation.”<br />
“DSC is an innovative steering<br />
management system developed<br />
by Boat Lift. This system allows an<br />
operator to linearly move the axis of<br />
rotation in any position between the<br />
axis of the front wheels and the rear<br />
wheels. This makes it possible to<br />
significantly reduce the manoeuvring<br />
space required for the handling and<br />
storage of boats,” Longhurst added.<br />
“Given a steering angle, the operator<br />
can also use it during the forward<br />
and backward movement of the travel<br />
to circumvent obstacles in a single<br />
manoeuvre.”<br />
In addition to breaking ground on<br />
record deliveries, Boat Lift continues<br />
to hone its electric hoist offerings. Boat<br />
Lift electric machines are equipped<br />
with tailored high efficiency lithium<br />
batteries, selected specifically for their<br />
considerable benefits in comparison<br />
with lead-acid batteries. Boat Lift says<br />
that, while the latter guarantee 1,000<br />
recharge cycles and present voltage<br />
drop in response to energy spikes,<br />
lithium batteries ensure 3,000 recharge<br />
cycles and present a lower voltage<br />
drop thanks to their high stability and<br />
efficiency.<br />
So as to meet different demands,<br />
Boat Lift machines can be designed<br />
in two different versions: full electric<br />
and hybrid. The former is propelled<br />
exclusively by electric drives and is<br />
endowed with inverters, responsible<br />
for controlling the correct speed and<br />
torque of electric motors. The latter<br />
is equipped with an electric traction<br />
motor and maintains the hydraulic<br />
system for all other movements. In this<br />
respect, Boat Lift installs IE3 efficiency<br />
electric motors on its machines that, in<br />
combination with inverters, guarantee a<br />
high level of energy efficiency (93.6%).<br />
www.boatlift.it<br />
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One year operation of electric boat hoists<br />
Spanish company GH Cranes & Components reports the successful ‘one-year’ operation of its groundbreaking electric<br />
boat hoists in a Spanish marina. As the industry has traditionally relied on hydraulic systems powered by diesel<br />
engines, this milestone marks a significant shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.<br />
Having over two fully-electric Rubber Tyre<br />
Gantry (RTG) cranes in operation for over a<br />
year has fostered growing interest in the new<br />
technology and GH currently has multiple projects<br />
underway, demonstrating the increasing popularity<br />
and acceptance of electric cranes in marina<br />
environments.<br />
The introduction of electric boat hoists not only<br />
has positive environment impact but presents new<br />
challenges and opportunities and GH recognises<br />
the importance of adapting the technology to be of<br />
even more value to marina operators. R&D will thus<br />
be ongoing to build on the green benefits of entirely<br />
eliminating the emissions associated with diesel<br />
engines.<br />
GH Cranes’ commitment to a greener future is<br />
reflected in its dedication to sustainable practices<br />
within the industry including the steps it has<br />
taken to address the issue of electric residual<br />
waste recycling. The company acknowledges<br />
the importance of managing and recycling waste<br />
generated by electric equipment, contributing to a<br />
circular economy model.<br />
www.motion.ghcranes.com<br />
YARDS & YARD MACHINERY<br />
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www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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cat beams. These are adjustable across<br />
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catamarans of different sizes.<br />
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Multi-use trailer for<br />
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Blue Heron Company of Tobermory, Ontario, recently took delivery of a new<br />
Conolift SP-60 self-propelled hydraulic trailer from Kropf Industrial.<br />
The trailer offers all the standard<br />
advantages of a Conolift trailer,<br />
including a unique open frame design<br />
and hydraulic frame lift to over 60in<br />
(1.5m) of frame height.<br />
The trailer frame also expands<br />
hydraulically in width from 96in (2.4m)<br />
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boats. It can accommodate vessels<br />
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An onboard Tier 4 diesel engine<br />
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front of the trailer provides maximum<br />
manoeuvrability. Rear-wheel drive<br />
assist allows the trailer to launch and<br />
retrieve vessels on a slipway.<br />
The unit is equipped with a single<br />
level joystick control on a raised<br />
operator’s station, but a wireless radio<br />
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Adjustable powerboat pads and<br />
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The open-frame design provides<br />
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stands. The independent frame lift<br />
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end allows for the trailer and boat to<br />
remain level during launch and retrieval<br />
operations on a slipway.<br />
Blue Heron Company is a diversified<br />
tourism operation with glass bottom<br />
boat tours, open-air jet boats, retail<br />
outlets, a motel and cottage rentals.<br />
The Conolift SP-60 will be utilised<br />
for annual launch and retrieval<br />
operations in the tour boat business,<br />
supporting both the storage and repair/<br />
maintenance requirements of the<br />
operation.<br />
The addition of the trailer, with its<br />
simple and safe operation and inherent<br />
flexibility, will allow Blue Heron to<br />
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New owners to invest in Dartside Quay<br />
MDL <strong>Marina</strong>s has sold its Dartside Quay boatyard in Dartmouth, UK to the owners of nearby Dolphin Haven, a boatyard<br />
with berthing services just across the Galmpton Creek waters. The purchase is being followed by substantial site<br />
investment.<br />
With space for over 300 boats<br />
ashore, the seven-acre (2.8ha) dry<br />
boat storage area is serviced by a 65-<br />
tonne Wise hoist which operates from<br />
a purpose-built dock. A 20-tonne Wise<br />
trailer also operates from the slipway.<br />
MDL <strong>Marina</strong>s managing director,<br />
Michael Glanville, said: “Dartside Quay<br />
boatyard provides important lifting<br />
and refit services to many of our berth<br />
holders, as well as local businesses<br />
and we’re excited to be working<br />
with Dolphin Boatyard to create an<br />
opportunity for these services to grow.”<br />
“The sale agreement, which critically<br />
retains employment for our loyal and<br />
highly skilled team, allows capital to<br />
be released and repurposed<br />
in other areas of our business<br />
to strategically develop our<br />
portfolio of products and<br />
services for our customers,” he<br />
added.<br />
Ben Morris, managing<br />
director of Dolphin Boatyard,<br />
commented: “The acquisition<br />
of Dartside Quay is an exciting<br />
step forward for my business. It<br />
allows us to expand our services<br />
to local boaters in the bay, on<br />
the Dart and beyond, adding<br />
new refit opportunities and<br />
investing in both the Dartside<br />
Quay and Dolphin Haven sites.”<br />
www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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YARDS & YARD MACHINERY<br />
New production<br />
line, new<br />
designs and<br />
noteworthy<br />
deliveries<br />
For <strong>2023</strong>, Italian company PDN<br />
Cranes has opened a new<br />
production line for cradles, and fixed<br />
and telescopic boat keels so as to<br />
give its customers a complete range<br />
of products. The company has also<br />
developed a fully-electric or hybrid<br />
electric mobile hoist design which<br />
will be released to the market in<br />
good time for PDN’s 20 th anniversary<br />
in 2024.<br />
Over the past two years, particular<br />
delivery highlights in the marina<br />
sector have been the supply of two<br />
specialist cranes to French marinas<br />
Port Camargue and Dunkerque <strong>Marina</strong>.<br />
Although covered in <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
soon after delivery, each is worthy of<br />
special mention due to the interesting<br />
technology involved.<br />
The Port Camargue (above) machine<br />
has 20 tonne capacity and is of threeleg<br />
design so as to be of use in three<br />
different basins of different widths. The<br />
operator cabin is located at the rear of<br />
the machine to enable it to be driven in<br />
a similar manner to a forklift. It is thus<br />
considered to be a combination of boat<br />
hoist and boat trailer and is very fast<br />
and flexible when moving between the<br />
lifting and parking areas.<br />
The machine for Dunkerque is a<br />
30 tonne capacity amphibious boat<br />
hoist which carries out a boat hauling<br />
service between the yard and slipway.<br />
It can be submerged in water up to<br />
2.5m (8ft), which enables it to service<br />
sailboats with long keels.<br />
Like the Port Camargue machine,<br />
it is very fast in operation and<br />
is equipped with PDN’s remote<br />
assistance system.<br />
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Futuristic pod<br />
delivered to the Pearl<br />
Yacht handling and shipping<br />
company Peters & May transported<br />
a futuristic luxury floating pod to<br />
Doha in June. The Anthénea is now<br />
installed near the <strong>Marina</strong> Corniche<br />
promenade in Porto Arabia at the<br />
Pearl-Qatar.<br />
The smart floating space offers 50m²<br />
(538ft²) of living area across the main<br />
cabin and the rooftop solarium, and<br />
takes full advantage of the 360° viewing<br />
options via its circular dome shape.<br />
Inspired by the James Bond film ‘The<br />
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PRODUCTS, SERVICES & PEOPLE<br />
Suite was created<br />
to deliver an<br />
eco-responsible<br />
and private island<br />
experience to<br />
its guests. It is<br />
the result of five<br />
years of research<br />
and development<br />
and the efforts of<br />
French designers,<br />
engineers and<br />
naval architects.<br />
It has zero<br />
carbon footprint,<br />
is self-sufficient<br />
and is said to be<br />
unsinkable.<br />
The design model was extensively<br />
researched to ensure it could resist<br />
violent storms and sea level rise, and<br />
its spherical shape is the optimal form<br />
for withstanding extreme conditions<br />
on the water. The pod is equipped with<br />
1,000W solar panels, and can also be<br />
provided with a 4,000W installation,<br />
and reaches complete autonomy with<br />
its own water-processing and sewage<br />
system. Numerous interiors are<br />
available for the pods, tailored to meet<br />
the design needs of each customer’s<br />
requirements.<br />
The distinctive shape of the capsule<br />
proved an ideal opportunity for Peters<br />
& May to demonstrate its expert<br />
lifting capabilities. Global technical<br />
director, Paul Elsom, commented:<br />
“The Anthénea floating suite is the first<br />
of its kind and we are proud to have<br />
been involved with such an interesting<br />
project. It is always a pleasure to ship<br />
exclusive and unusual cargo. Fifty<br />
years in the shipping industry yet this<br />
is the first time we have come across<br />
anything like it, in its unique and<br />
futuristic pod shape.”<br />
Prior to handling, the cargo was<br />
towed on a seven-hour crossing from<br />
Honfleur <strong>Marina</strong>, France by SNSM<br />
(National Society for Sea Rescue).<br />
Peters & May then performed a threesling<br />
lift, attached via D-ring fasteners<br />
to the cargo, to lift it from the water. It<br />
was then loaded onto a trailer using a<br />
gantry crane until a vessel arrived to<br />
ship it to the Middle East.<br />
www.petersandmay.com<br />
D-Marin wins iF<br />
Design award<br />
D-Marin has been recognised by the<br />
iF Design award for its customer<br />
experience project, undertaken in<br />
collaboration with Sketchin design<br />
studio.<br />
The project, named ‘Reshaping the<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Industry Standard’, won the<br />
fiercely competitive Service Design<br />
Award by crafting a completely<br />
new customer marina experience,<br />
harmonising digital and personal<br />
services.<br />
The joint work by Sketchin and<br />
D-Marin started with intense customer<br />
research, which identified opportunities<br />
for service improvements, as well as<br />
key areas in which D-Marin excels.<br />
This research became the driving force<br />
behind a €10 million investment in the<br />
Connected <strong>Marina</strong> initiative, which<br />
uses digital innovations to make marina<br />
experiences seamless and effortless.<br />
D-Marin CEO, Oliver Dörschuck,<br />
said: “We’re thrilled to be recognised<br />
by one of the most prestigious design<br />
awards which attracts high quality blue<br />
chip entrants from across the world.<br />
It’s testament to our commitment to<br />
excellent customer experience and the<br />
success of the project delivered with<br />
Sketchin.”<br />
“We recognise that a combination<br />
of physical and digital experiences<br />
is essential to providing a quality<br />
marina service. Our digital innovations<br />
ensure efficiency so customers can<br />
enjoy maximum pleasure time on their<br />
yacht whilst our marina teams make<br />
customers feel appreciated with a<br />
personal touch.”<br />
www.d-marin.com<br />
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PRODUCTS, SERVICES & PEOPLE<br />
The new marine fast charge station at<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Vela in Barcelona is the second on<br />
the Spanish Catalan coast.<br />
First in Barcelona,<br />
first in Redwood City<br />
The first Aqua superPower electric marine fast charge station at <strong>Marina</strong> Vela<br />
in Barcelona, Spain joins a unit installed a few months ago in the Port of La<br />
Rápita to initiate the creation of a charging corridor on the Catalan coast.<br />
The charge station, installed and<br />
financed by Aqua superPower, offers<br />
a power of 75kW and twin CCS2<br />
connectors. Two electric boats can<br />
simultaneously recharge in as little as<br />
20 to 40 minutes. The charge station is<br />
accessible to electric boat users via the<br />
Aqua app that can be downloaded on<br />
any device to provide a seamless user<br />
experience.<br />
“With this electric boat charge<br />
station, another step is taken towards<br />
converting the port of Barcelona into<br />
a green port,” said Alberto Garcia,<br />
director of <strong>Marina</strong> Vela Barcelona.<br />
“<strong>Marina</strong> Vela Barcelona is the first<br />
nautical facility in Barcelona that has<br />
an electric marine charge station of 75<br />
kW power to bring the arrival of ‘zero<br />
emissions’ boating. The installation of<br />
the new Aqua superPower fast charge<br />
station is part of our commitment to<br />
the environment and leading the way<br />
in sustainable marina management<br />
practices.”<br />
Another ‘first’ marine fast charging<br />
station has been installed at Westpoint<br />
Harbor in Redwood City, San Francisco<br />
Bay. Westpoint Harbor is a world-class,<br />
award-winning marina that offers a<br />
protected harbour with modern slips up<br />
to 120ft (37m) and dry storage. As a<br />
Clean Marine award holder, Westpoint<br />
Harbor leads the way with sustainable<br />
marina management practices, and<br />
the decision to become the first Aqua<br />
network host in the Bay Area continues<br />
that tradition by supporting the growing<br />
number of boat users who want to<br />
switch to clean electric boating.<br />
The Aqua 75 DC marine<br />
supercharger installed at Westpoint<br />
Harbor will provide boat owners with<br />
access to reliable plug and charge<br />
infrastructure, offering features such<br />
as charge point visibility to develop<br />
the confidence to transition away from<br />
liquid carbon fuels.<br />
“As a Gold Anchor marina, Westpoint<br />
Harbor is committed to clean marine<br />
practices,” said Westpoint Harbor<br />
president Mark Sanders. "Having<br />
the opportunity to install Aqua’s<br />
marine supercharger was exciting.<br />
Sustainability and protecting the<br />
environment are extremely important<br />
to us, and we are not short on early<br />
technology adopters around here.<br />
Redwood City is in the heart of Silicon<br />
Valley, and electric boating is the next<br />
logical step in maritime e-mobility."<br />
Scott Canning, vice president<br />
US business development at Aqua<br />
superPower, explained: "Electric marine<br />
mobility works best when boat users<br />
can take advantage of conveniently<br />
located charging stations throughout<br />
their local area. These e-boat corridors<br />
are central to our vision, and we are<br />
delighted to work with Westpoint Harbor<br />
on developing this critical infrastructure<br />
as the first Aqua superPower charging<br />
hub in San Francisco Bay."<br />
www.aqua-superpower.com<br />
A charge station at Westpoint Harbor is the<br />
first in San Francisco Bay.<br />
52 www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
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More<br />
Freedom in<br />
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The Freedom Boat Club division<br />
of Brunswick Corporation is set<br />
to open three new club locations<br />
in Australia this month (<strong>July</strong>).<br />
Located at Bobbin Head, Pittwater<br />
and Lake Macquarie, they will<br />
each provide direct access to the<br />
picturesque waterways north of<br />
Sydney. They complement the<br />
club location at d’Alboras the Spit<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> on Sydney Harbour.<br />
The new clubs will be franchise<br />
locations led by Darren Vaux,<br />
managing director of Empire <strong>Marina</strong>s<br />
Group, president of ICOMIA and<br />
previous president of the Boating<br />
Industry Association in Australia,<br />
New Freedom Boat franchisees, Darren<br />
and Nicky Vaux.<br />
and Nicky Vaux, the Boat Princess<br />
and director of the <strong>Marina</strong> Industries<br />
Association, who have more than 40<br />
combined years of marine industry<br />
experience.<br />
“We are thrilled to continue our<br />
growth into truly stunning and<br />
popular yet accessible boating<br />
locations in Australia,” said David<br />
Kurczewski, general manager<br />
shared services Asia-Pacific for<br />
Freedom Boat Club. “We are<br />
confident in Darren and Nicky’s<br />
ability to expand marine participation<br />
in this market with their clear<br />
passion for the on-water lifestyle,<br />
Waiting pontoon for<br />
high season<br />
A new waiting pontoon, manufactured by Lindley, has been installed in the<br />
entrance channel to the main harbour at <strong>Marina</strong> Palamós on the Costa Brava,<br />
Spain.<br />
The dock has been designed to<br />
serve as a temporary mooring point<br />
for boats of up to 10m (33ft) in length<br />
while waiting for access to the marina<br />
or the fuel pump. This will enhance<br />
safety during the summer months<br />
when there is heavy traffic entering or<br />
leaving the marina. The structure can<br />
be dismantled during the winter.<br />
Almarin supplied and installed<br />
and commitment to delivering impeccable<br />
service. We look forward to growing our<br />
partnership and supporting our members<br />
in the region.”<br />
“One of our key drivers is helping people<br />
access the boating lifestyle and Freedom<br />
Boat Club is a world leader in this regard.<br />
With full member training, access to boats<br />
in incredible locations and affordable,<br />
flexible memberships Freedom really is<br />
boating re-imagined,” said Nicky Vaux. “As<br />
boaters ourselves, it’s great for us to be<br />
able to share the passion.”<br />
the 60m (197ft) long aluminium<br />
floating pontoon and a 6m (20ft)<br />
long aluminium access walkway. The<br />
system has articulated radius arms<br />
due to its proximity to the breakwater.<br />
This approach also reduced costs by<br />
avoiding the need for piles.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Palamós has 902 moorings, a<br />
boatyard and a nautical base.<br />
www.almarin.es<br />
“Freedom Boat Club creates a new,<br />
accessible and affordable pathway<br />
to the boating lifestyle for seasoned<br />
and first-time boaters alike,” said<br />
Darren Vaux. “What makes the<br />
Freedom model so compelling is that<br />
members not only have access to the<br />
outstanding range of boats available<br />
through the Brunswick brands, but<br />
also access to fleets of boats in more<br />
than 380 locations worldwide.”<br />
www.freedomboatclub.au<br />
54 www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
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PRODUCTS, SERVICES & PEOPLE<br />
Trouble-free trolley<br />
goes international<br />
When Bogense <strong>Marina</strong> in Denmark needed a trolley for its customers, one<br />
of the berth holders snapped into action. Per Østerhaab, a blacksmith,<br />
entrepreneur and owner of Bogense Yacht Services, designed a trolley, sold<br />
the solution to the local council (the marina operator), and the rest, as they<br />
say, is history.<br />
“I simply wanted to see a trolley<br />
that was robust, durable and simple<br />
in design, with no need for cleaning,”<br />
he recalls. “We produced them with<br />
the same quality as stainless steel<br />
parts on our boats. So, they last<br />
forever and really need no cleaning.”<br />
The company uses the tag line “joyful<br />
boating – organised marinas” to sum up<br />
trolleys that perform as they should, are<br />
maintenance-free and can be stored<br />
in special parking areas for everyone’s<br />
convenience.<br />
Østerhaab, now aged 74, is still<br />
actively involved in designing special<br />
solutions and coordinating production<br />
and quality assurance, but the<br />
next generation now manages the<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>Trolley business.<br />
Over the past 30 years, the trolley<br />
Above: Per Østerhaab in the workshop.<br />
Left: <strong>Marina</strong>Trolley customer Hans Lindum<br />
Møller, harbour master at <strong>Marina</strong> Minde in<br />
Denmark, with his line-up of trolleys.<br />
has become the market standard<br />
in Denmark and, via nothing more<br />
than word of mouth, found its way to<br />
marinas in Germany and Sweden. In<br />
2022, however, recognising that growth<br />
opportunity was focused on developing<br />
new wheels for the trolley, the company<br />
rebranded the product and started to<br />
look at further developing its export<br />
potential. Bigger marinas across Spain,<br />
Greece, Croatia, Malta and Montenegro<br />
became new customers.<br />
“We knew we had a fantastic product<br />
with huge global potential and it is great<br />
to see how well this simple concept<br />
works in every market we enter,” says<br />
managing director Henrik Østerhaab.<br />
<strong>Marina</strong>Trolley is an elegant and<br />
minimalistic solution, offering a range of<br />
features and benefits and retaining the<br />
high quality electropolished stainless<br />
steel upon which it built its reputation.<br />
The centre-placed wheels make it wellbalanced<br />
and easy to manoeuvre, and<br />
puncture-proof air-filled tyres ensure it<br />
floats on the water if it ends up in the<br />
marina basin. It has a self-cleaning<br />
grid bottom, weighs just 18kg (40lbs)<br />
and can easily carry loads of 100kg<br />
(220lbs). A coin lock encourages users<br />
to return it to its designated place.<br />
In addition to a large tailor-made<br />
name plate cut into the side of the<br />
trolley (making it less attractive to<br />
steal), there is space for advertising,<br />
which the marina operator can sell so<br />
as to offset the purchase cost.<br />
Several <strong>Marina</strong>Trolleys for new<br />
customers are currently in production<br />
and the company is building a network<br />
of agents to promote and sell the<br />
product in different countries.<br />
www.marinatrolley.com<br />
www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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PRODUCTS, SERVICES & PEOPLE<br />
Cleaning water with<br />
Advanced Oxidation<br />
One of the 21st century’s greatest challenges is a severe shortage of clean<br />
water. Water is now being polluted faster then ever by agricultural runoff,<br />
and general and industrial waste that infrastructure was never designed to<br />
deal with. According to Keith Boulais at Premier Materials Technology, old<br />
line cleaning technologies are failing miserably or are just not cost-effective,<br />
especially when it comes to new pollutants, such as PFAS, PAHs, excessive<br />
nutrients, fracking water, coal ash, personal care products residues and drugs.<br />
No one wants polluted<br />
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and keeping water clean<br />
can be a surprisingly<br />
natural process via<br />
a new category of<br />
technologies known as<br />
Advanced Oxidation<br />
Processes (AOP). The<br />
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technologies and the<br />
only process currently<br />
available in the world<br />
that produces superoxide<br />
(O _ 2) on a large scale.<br />
The O _ 2 technology<br />
cleans the water column<br />
and sediment of organic<br />
pollutants, anaerobic bacteria, metals<br />
etc. It also significantly raises the<br />
dissolved oxygen level of the water<br />
column and sediment helping to<br />
promote water body health.<br />
Here’s the science. O _ 2 (superoxide) is<br />
a type of oxygen that contains an extra<br />
electron. It is this electron that gives it<br />
its special oxidising power. Here is an<br />
oxidation rating scale (Daniels. 2002):<br />
Chlorine is.................................... 1.00<br />
Ozone is....................................... 1.52<br />
O _ 2 (superoxide) is........................ 2.37<br />
O _ 2 (superoxide) is as old as Earth’s<br />
oxygen atmosphere and is actually<br />
ubiquitous in the environment. It<br />
regulates the bio-availability of trace<br />
metals in the ocean, it is produced<br />
by fungus as a by-product that<br />
remediates such contaminants as<br />
excessive nutrients and coal ash, and<br />
is produced by corals to protect against<br />
bacteria and viruses, and to control the<br />
availability of nutrients in the reef.<br />
O _ 2 (superoxide) operates via a<br />
mechanism called Fenton Chemistry<br />
that was discovered by British chemist<br />
Hank Fenton in the 1890s. In this<br />
mechanism, the O _ 2 preferentially reacts<br />
with carbon atoms in any organic<br />
molecule. It is able to virtually dismantle<br />
an organic<br />
contaminant<br />
atom and return<br />
such atoms to<br />
the ecosphere<br />
for recycling. This<br />
means that there<br />
is no secondary<br />
pollution to deal<br />
with; all of the<br />
individual atoms<br />
cleaved from the<br />
contaminant are<br />
available for re-use. A good example<br />
is oil, which is primarily hydrogen and<br />
carbon. An oil molecule treated with<br />
O _ 2 is changed to CO2 and water. The<br />
same reaction will occur with organic<br />
pollutants such as algae/cyanobacteria<br />
and anaerobic bacteria.<br />
O _ 2 (superoxide) is created from the<br />
open atmosphere without the use of<br />
any chemicals. It’s one of the safest<br />
water body treatments, handles the<br />
most pollutants, and is the only one that<br />
cleans both the water column and the<br />
sediment.<br />
The EcoSOAR Ionizer is a highly<br />
portable unit, measuring 51in<br />
(129.5cm) long x 31in (79cm) wide x<br />
41in (104cm) high. It weighs 1,010lbs<br />
(458kg) and requires 220V three-phase<br />
power (which can be obtained via solar)<br />
to operate at 4.5kW/hr. The unit can be<br />
installed on a trailer (as seen bottom<br />
right) with a back-up generator.<br />
It could be the ideal solution to<br />
keeping water clean, and free from<br />
invasive weeds and potentially<br />
hazardous pollutants.<br />
E: keith@premiermaterials.com<br />
Invitation<br />
to beta<br />
test power<br />
connectors<br />
Registration is now open for US<br />
and Canadian marinas wishing to<br />
take part in the large-scale beta<br />
pilot programme to test VoltSafe<br />
Marine electrical shore power<br />
connectors (see Product Focus<br />
May/June <strong>2023</strong>).<br />
This opportunity allows<br />
participating marinas to test the<br />
product by setting up a smart control<br />
box and pedestal-side connector (an<br />
easy retrofit on existing pedestals).<br />
Once installed, the marina manager<br />
will be able to monitor and manage<br />
power consumption for each marina<br />
slip using VoltSafe’s desktop<br />
dashboard in real time.<br />
To find out more, email<br />
marine@voltsafe.com<br />
www.marinaworld.com – <strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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The Elevator Lift from Golden Manufacturing has<br />
received new configurations and capacities that make it even more adaptable<br />
for everything from a PWC to an offshore sport fishing boat.<br />
Made in the USA, the Golden<br />
Elevator Lift can be installed on<br />
seawalls, embankments or concrete<br />
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requirements—such as length of travel<br />
and angle of installation—as well as<br />
the boat itself.<br />
Depending on the overall and<br />
distributed weight of the vessel, it<br />
can have one, two or four tracks, and<br />
enhancements include dual-track<br />
24,000 and 27,000lb (11,000 and<br />
12,000kg) capacity models and a new<br />
four-track, 60,000lb (27,220kg) version.<br />
The lift is CE-approved and<br />
manufactured to ISO 9001:2015<br />
standards using only fully<br />
welded 6061 T6 marine grade<br />
aluminium with 300 series<br />
stainless steel fittings and<br />
sacrificial zinc anodes.<br />
A robust box construction<br />
mates the track beam and<br />
drive connection. Heavy-duty<br />
UV-rated Nylatron wheels on<br />
stainless equaliser brackets<br />
provide exceptionally smooth<br />
operation, especially with<br />
heavier vessels.<br />
Powered by the reliable<br />
Golden Sea-Drive, it has custom<br />
bunking to ensure the hull is fully<br />
supported and doesn't cause strain.<br />
www.goldenmarinesystems.com<br />
GCMarine partners with Harbour Assist<br />
Australia-based GCMarine has become principal partner for UK-based Harbour Assist in the Asia Pacific region.<br />
GCMarine will use its comprehensive marina experience to expand the reach of Harbour Assist’s innovative software.<br />
“From first-hand experience in our<br />
managed sites, Harbour Assist’s marina<br />
management software is truly top<br />
of its class. We’re excited about this<br />
partnership and the opportunity to bring<br />
such a robust suite of tools to marinas<br />
in Asia Pacific,” said GCMarine’s Matt<br />
Browning.<br />
Harbour Assist is seeing a strong<br />
take up at Australia’s leading marinas,<br />
including <strong>Marina</strong> Mirage (left) and<br />
Sanctuary Cove <strong>Marina</strong>, which won<br />
the recent MIA <strong>Marina</strong> of the Year <strong>2023</strong><br />
award. Sanctuary Cove <strong>Marina</strong> general<br />
manager, Steve Sammes, described<br />
Harbour Assist as “a breath of fresh air.”<br />
“We’re thrilled to be joining forces<br />
with GCMarine,” said Nick Gill, chief<br />
revenue officer of Harbour Assist. “Their<br />
unparalleled knowledge and extensive<br />
experience in the marine sector will<br />
ensure our software reaches the<br />
marinas that need it most, enhancing<br />
operational efficiency and customer<br />
piers, as well as on shoreline timber<br />
and steel piles. The lift is manufactured<br />
for both the specific location<br />
satisfaction across the region.”<br />
GCMarine has a long standing<br />
reputation for delivering top-tier marine<br />
and waterfront solutions and is well<br />
placed to promote Harbour Assist’s<br />
management solutions to an extensive<br />
network of marinas and waterfront<br />
businesses.<br />
“It is user friendly, efficient and the<br />
staff really enjoy using it because they<br />
believe in it,” he said. “This CRM is a<br />
core foundation to our operations and<br />
has been key in driving our success<br />
across the business.”<br />
The partnership represents a<br />
significant step in Harbour Assist’s<br />
global expansion strategy.<br />
www.gcmarine.com.au<br />
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Index to Advertisers<br />
American Muscle, USA 42<br />
Applied Technology &<br />
Management, USA 38<br />
Aqua superPower, UK 46<br />
Australia <strong>Marina</strong> Engineering, 46<br />
Bellingham Marine, USA 7, 9 & 11<br />
Bluewater Marine & Dock, USA 44<br />
Capria, Argentina 28<br />
Cimolai Technology, Italy 44<br />
Conolift by Kropf<br />
Industrial, Canada 18<br />
D-Marin, Greece 23<br />
DualDocker, Austria 14<br />
EMP, USA 58<br />
Eagle Floats by<br />
Hendren Plastics, USA 55<br />
Flovac, Spain 63<br />
Forklift Exchange, USA 41<br />
GH Cranes & Components, Spain 36<br />
Gigieffe, Italy 42<br />
Golden Manufacturing, USA 12<br />
IBEX <strong>2023</strong>, USA 20<br />
IWMC <strong>2023</strong>, Portugal 31<br />
Ingemar, Italy 16<br />
Inmare, Italy 48<br />
Lindley, Portugal 49<br />
Livart, China 28<br />
Marex, Croatia 28<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Frapa, Croatia 33<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Master by IRM, Slovenia 48<br />
<strong>Marina</strong> Projects, UK 64<br />
MARINAGo by<br />
Scribble Software, USA 10<br />
Marinetek, Finland 4<br />
Marine Travelift, 35<br />
Martini <strong>Marina</strong>s, Italy 36<br />
METSTRADE, Netherlands 24<br />
Molo, USA 26<br />
PDN Cranes, Italy 38<br />
Pacific Netting, USA 48 & 56<br />
Pacsoft, New Zealand 60<br />
PierPump by Vogelsang, Germany 8<br />
Rolec, UK 53<br />
Ronautica, Spain 43<br />
Roodberg - a brand of Frisian<br />
Industries, Netherlands 25<br />
SF <strong>Marina</strong> System, Sweden 2<br />
Seaflex, Sweden 6<br />
Seijsener, Netherlands 60<br />
Superior Group, Australia 60<br />
ThruFlow, Canada 56<br />
Walcon Marine, UK 18<br />
Wiggins Lift Co, USA 46<br />
Wider decking panel–<br />
ideal for finger piers<br />
Sunwalk Docks has expanded its 90-series line of high-quality decking<br />
products by introducing a new 24in (61cm) wide panel to enhance functionality<br />
and aesthetics in marinas and waterfront properties. It is particularly ideal for<br />
finger piers.<br />
The 90-series boasts a wealth of<br />
benefits:<br />
• Maintenance-free and impervious to<br />
insects, it is durable, UV-protected,<br />
impact-resistant, and well able<br />
to withstand the harshest marine<br />
environments.<br />
• Clean lines and a uniform design look<br />
good year after year.<br />
• A uni-directional, ADA-compliant dry<br />
and foot-friendly non-slip surface<br />
offers secure grip even in wet<br />
conditions, and advanced cooling<br />
properties make it comfortable<br />
underfoot in the scorching sun.<br />
The 24in (61cm) wide decking<br />
requires fewer fasteners than timber<br />
and takes significantly less time to<br />
install. Its light weight also speeds up<br />
the installation process. Coupled with<br />
12in (30cm) on-centre support, it is<br />
highly stable and well able to support<br />
commercial loads, and consistent size<br />
and flatness make for a streamlined<br />
result.<br />
Sunwalk is committed to<br />
sustainability and its decking design<br />
allows for better sunlight transmission,<br />
providing an open space that<br />
enhances ecological balance without<br />
compromising<br />
strength or durability.<br />
The open design also<br />
minimises hydraulic<br />
uplift caused by<br />
storm waves, surge<br />
and high-water<br />
situations.<br />
The new wider<br />
decking panel is<br />
available now and<br />
offered in ‘stone’ or<br />
‘oak’ colourways, with<br />
or without interlocking<br />
connector tabs.<br />
sunwalkdocks.com<br />
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Vacuum sewerage systems are ideal for use<br />
in marinas and ports of any size.<br />
The Flovac system can capture sewage and<br />
bilge water from boats and all facilities<br />
around the marina complex.<br />
No electrical power required at dockside<br />
Discreet, small diameter pipework<br />
No risk of water contamination<br />
Validates MARPOL certification<br />
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No odour, no spills<br />
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