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Front cover: Fresh from securing a Blue Flag award and 5 Blue Star accreditation from the International Marina Certification Institute (IMCI), Marina Ibiza is the flagship in the IPM Group portfolio. Taking full advantage of its prime geographical position, IPM Management has created the first superyacht hub in the sunny Balearics and plans to offer its management services to other marinas. Read more on p.14

World News 9

Cover Story: Marina Ibiza 14Marina Ibiza in the Balearics has been completely redesigned to offer top services and berthing for large vessels

Market Update: Italy 19Donatella Zucca examines the problems that beset Italian marinas in the economic downturn and discovers that some are fighting back by focusing on service and destination appeal

Talking Shop 24Outlining Poralu Marine’s development from French pontoon manufacturer to global marina builder and solutions provider, CEO Laurent Gasiglia talks shop

Marina Planning & Design 27Reconfiguration of Cold Lake Marina, Canada; the Polish Sailing Route; sustainable marinas; designing berths for superyacht facilities; and utilising the marina out of season

Dockside Power & Lighting 46New equipment, new concepts and installation updates from major manufacturers and system providers

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Çesme Marina, is located in a still undiscovered and chic part of Turkey’s stunning coastline at the western end of the Izmir Peninsula. Owned by Camper & Nicholsons and IC Holding, this Marinetek delivered marina has 400 full-service berths and has won several awards. Golden Anchor Awards 2011: Best Marina of the Year. Çesme won the award due to its high-specifi cation construction, use of the latest technology and delivery of the highest standard of facilities and services for its customers. Real Estate Awards at ArciPark 2011: Best Marina. 4th Izmir Tourist Awards 2012: Best Tourism Investment.

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Çesme Marina, is located in a still undiscovered and chic part of Turkey’s stunning coastline at the western end of the Izmir Peninsula. Owned by Camper & Nicholsons and IC Holding, this Marinetek delivered marina has 400 full-service berths and has won several awards. Golden Anchor Awards 2011: Best Marina of the Year. Çesme won the award due to its high-specifi cation construction, use of the latest technology and delivery of the highest standard of facilities and services for its customers. Real Estate Awards at ArciPark 2011: Best Marina. 4th Izmir Tourist Awards 2012: Best Tourism Investment.

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Win, win, win

In the Talking Shop interview article (p. 24) in this issue, Laurent Gasiglia singles out globalisation and customisation as two of the trends/challenges facing designers and equipment providers.

Marina operators are looking beyond their country or regional borders for boating customers; and they are looking at what companies all over the world offer in terms of equipment rather than what is available nearby. The manufacturer’s approach to international representation, manufacture under licence and global marketing has transformed the local shop into a supermarket.

Shopping in the global supermarket has sharpened competition, kept pricing keen and helped marinas to buy better and more appropriate equipment for the site. But beautifully built, well equipped marinas are just the starting point – unless they take the customer into account, they will struggle.

Manufacturers meet the call for customisation by making something according to the demands of the marina owner – special designs, colours, logos, for example. Marina operators then need to use this to make something to meet the demands of their customers. And, like the manufacturers, they need to develop something that will attract new clientele and ensure repeat business. They must create a sustainable marina.

Esteban Biondi of ATM points out that sustainable marinas are not just ‘green’, they take social responsibility and guest experience into account (see p. 31). They embrace local expertise and experience to help guests enjoy an ‘authentic’ taste of the locale; they help local people and in doing so become a true part of the community not just a waterfront bolt-on.

It’s a win, win, win – and the sums add up. The marina makes more money; the locals secure jobs or extra customers for their unique services; and the community as a whole has a valuable asset.

A perfect example of this approach can be found at Montreal Yacht Club, where Sylvain Deschamps has set up an innovative project to convert the marina to a mini ice fishing village in the winter season (see p. 43). By introducing fishing huts on the ice in the marina basin, he has found a way to utilise the club’s resources for a greater part of the year. This ‘out of the box’ planning has bolstered club revenues, given the local community a winter attraction and boosted out-of-season employment. A truly sustainable marina – and a win, win, win.

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The MYP at METSNETHERLANDS: Further to last year’s exciting re-launch of the Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) at METS, Amsterdam, organisers Amsterdam RAI are honing plans for 2013.

As a dedicated showcase for companies manufacturing and marketing a broad range of marina and yard equipment, the MYP attracts marina developers, owners and operators from all over the world who can also take full advantage of all there is to see throughout METS – the world’s largest marine trade show.

MYP highlights include industry presentations on the Marina Stage and an invitation-only marina reception; both of which make for valuable extra educational and networking opportunities. Find out more on metstrade.com.

World Marinas 2014Call for SpeakersTURKEY: The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has issued a ‘call for papers’ for the World Marina Conference.

The event, to be held in Istanbul 2nd-4th June 2014, will be presented by the ICOMIA Marinas Group in partnership with METS organiser Amsterdam RAI. It will be hosted by DENTUR, which serves over 300 Turkish companies and experts in the marine industry, and is set to attract over 350 attendees.

Industry professionals wishing to give presentations should contact ICOMIA communication manager, Barbara Fountoukos, by email: [email protected]. Please give your name, company details and a short explanation of why you wish to present at the conference.

Final phase at SochiRUSSIA: Construction of the pontoon system for the 220-berth Port Sochi Marina has resumed, with final assembly and installation scheduled for June.

All pontoons, aluminium and concrete fingers and composite decking are being supplied by MK Marina System, SF Marina International and SF Marina Rostov Port. The facility will cater for vessels of 12 to 40m and also accommodate border service and customs offices.

The marina is situated on the Black Sea coast in Sochi, the largest resort city in Russia, commonly referred to as the country’s ‘summer resort capital’. Sochi will be the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Marina plan for Shute Harbour precinctAUSTRALIA: Plans are in hand for Shute Harbour Marina, a $252 million ‘world class’ marina on the Whitsunday Coast of Queensland.

The proposal, currently subject to public consultation, includes the construction of 395 marina berths and associated facilities, a resort hotel with 109 suites and a retirement resort of 70 apartments. The marina will establish a reef conservation fund with an initial capital injection of $1 million and ongoing annual contributions of $177,000.

Project developer, Mark Daniels, said: “The Shute Harbour Marina Resort will combine marina facilities, resort accommodation, restaurants

and retail outlets and a range of community facilities, including an emergency services and sea rescue centre, community cyclone shelter and indigenous cultural heritage centre.”

“The marina project has been planned to revitalise the Shute Harbour precinct and cater for demand from boat owners, while reinvigorating the local tourism industry,” he added.

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014, subject to necessary government approvals, with plans to open in 2016.

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Vuda enters first phaseFIJI: Work has started on the first phase of Vuda Point Marina, a $40 million luxury superyacht facility attached to a purpose-built manmade island. Plans were announced shortly after the Fiji Government endorsed the Super Yacht Charter Legislation, which will allow superyachts to charter and cruise in Fiji waters in order to boost the nation’s economy.

GMI partners with Marina WorldWORLDWIDE: Marina World is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement to act as exclusive marina publication media partner for the Global Marina Institute (GMI).

GMI, the joint initiative between the British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association (MIA) to deliver global marina training and certification, will be working with Marina World to highlight the work done by the institute in maintaining existing certification and developing new training courses worldwide.

GMI chairman, Mick Bettesworth CMM, welcomed the move. “Marina World is the must-read publication for those working in the marina sector and, as such, I am delighted that they have come on board with GMI.”

The agreement provides both parties with the opportunity to jointly promote professional development in the marina sector across the world through the training and certification offered by GMI and the industry content and news featured in every edition of Marina World.

Marina World editor, Carol Fulford, commented: “We can only secure a strong future for the marina industry if we concentrate on establishing and maintaining the highest of standards. The GMI takes a proactive approach to all-essential training and certification and we look forward to keeping our readership up to date on its news and activities.”

Gael Force buys VarisUK: Marine equipment and services company, Gael Force, has purchased Varis Engineering, a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of pontoons, access bridges and marina services. Both companies are based in the north of Scotland.

Marina director, Tony Philp, said the marina will be an “upmarket superyacht marina” and “one of its kind in the whole of the South Pacific.” It will offer ten berths (6m deep) to cater for superyachts up to 65m, ten berths for boats up to 25m and 30 berths for boats up to 15m. Associated property development will comprise ten superyacht marina villas, six luxury beach villas and one exclusive private residence. A commercial centre will include ten retail units and ten marina apartments.

Additional facilities and services will include swimming pools, tennis courts, water sports amenities, on site 24/7 security, slip-side pump-out stations, concierge services, WiFi and cable TV, waste oil and filter disposal, full dockside lighting, transportation to and from the marina, boat cleaning services, limitless supplies of fresh water and ice and an internet crew lounge.

Philp said he plans for the marina to be completed within three years.

The marina is currently tendering for an equal share development partner.

In addition to increasing the marine engineering side of the business, Gael Force has targets to develop marine equipment sales at its Inverness megastore and online shop, with plans to open two or three more outlets over the next five years.

The deal complements Gael Force’s existing engineering capabilities and enhances the ambitious firm’s drive to build sales from £15 million to £50 million in the next five years, with further growth envisaged longer term.

The current combined Gale Force/Varis engineering sales alone are worth about £10 million and the goal is to double that by 2017 by increasing

offshore oil related fabrication, renewable energy work and pontoon sales at home and abroad. There are plans to increase the 30-strong workforce at Varis.

Gael Force managing director, Stewart Graham, said the acquisition fitted well into the company’s future development strategy and that the aim is to expand the Moray manufacturing base.

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Shimei Bay boosts Hainan facilitiesCHINA: The first phase of Shimei Bay Marina in Wanning, Hainan Island, has been completed by Poralu Marine in association with its Chinese partner, Asia Marina Consortium.

A significant boost to Hainan, a tropical island which already has two important marinas in Sanya, Shimei Bay is part of a large-scale project sponsored by China Resources Construction

(CRC) that includes five star hotels and private villas on small manmade islands. The region is particularly favoured by holiday-makers due to its warm climate and clean waters.

Gold Anchors for Emirates Palaceis possible, from onboard dining to butler service, laundry to ‘valet’ boat docking. Although catering for vessels of all sizes, the marina is designed for superyachts over 30m in length (and up to 140m) and, as such, has a high level of security, 24-hour assistance and emergency equipment expected by yacht crew and owners.

“The role of Emirates Palace Marina is not just to exceed the expectation of our berth holders and visitors but also to set the standard for yachting in the region,” says marina manager, Toby Haws.

ART Marine Marinas general manager, Bruno Meier, sees the award as the first of many for the group portfolio. “I am proud of our achievement at Emirates Palace Marina and look forward to adding a few more ART Marine Marinas to the list of recipients of this prestigious industry recognition,” he comments.

Poralu’s tasks were to design a marina breakwater that could withstand 7m high waves created by tropical typhoons; design a pontoon arrangement that could accommodate vessels of over 35m; create a system with curved lines that would blend harmoniously into the environment; and to build the first floating fuel dock in China.

The construction contract was signed in early 2012 and first-phase installation of 80 berths took place between July and November. All work on pontoons and fuel dock was completed by the end of January 2013 just before Chinese New Year. All floating pontoons were manufactured in Port, France and have aluminium framework and fully recyclable composite timber decking.

Shimei Bay Marina is due to complete this year and will have a total of 250 berths for vessels of 12 to 60m. It is the latest of many marina projects undertaken by Poralu Marine in China, notably in Chengdu, Sanya, at the luxury Hainan Rendez-Vous Trade Fair and in Shanghai (Suzhou Creek River Marina) and Qingdao (Yinhai Marina), where the 2008 Olympic Games took place.

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UAE: Emirates Palace Marina, the Abu Dhabi yachting hub managed by ART Marine Marinas, has been awarded 5 Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) of the UK.

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Approval for Sanya Estuary plansCHINA: The Sanya Government has approved regulatory planning and conceptual designs drawn up by NDA Group for Sanya Estuary International Harbour.

The project covers a 182-hectare water area and 8,866m shoreline and will be dedicated to water transportation, tourism activities, yachting facilities and boating events.

NDA’s vision is to position the Sanya Estuary as the number one city centre waterfront area, offering nautical recreation, dining and leisure amenities. A water-based transportation system would be developed for both locals and tourists that links the inner river to the open sea.

Plans are also aimed at making the site the most important yacht service base on Phoenix Island with comprehensive facilities including three types of marinas (tourist, public and private). Efforts would also be made to develop a vibrant boating event calendar that would enable the Sanya Estuary to become an important race centre.

Three-phase construction is anticipated, in 2015, 2020 and after 2030.

ADPC announces marine hubUAE: Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is to transform Shahama Port into a commercial, leisure and tourism hub.

vessels up to 23m in length, the marina will be built using Marinetek’s 5m-wide Concourse pontoons and 5m-wide 5300 Series breakwater sections. It will feature Rolec’s Seawave dockside pedestals.

Marinetek will demolish the existing marina in cooperation with its Norwegian distributor Nordocks. All floating elements will be manufactured at Marinetek factories in Sweden and Latvia. Production starts in June and installation work is scheduled to start in October and to complete in December.

The order is welcomed by Marinetek Group CEO, Ilkka Seppälä, as an excellent result of the efforts the company has made to gain further ground in the Norwegian market over the past few years.

It is also a significant reference for the company as a whole, as Marinetek senior partner Markku Rantanen points out. “This is one of our biggest orders ever and a unique opportunity to build a world-class marina in one phase in the centre of a capital city,” he says.

The Shahama water basin and land site will be developed to have both sales and service facilities for small marine craft and to promote marine and water club activities in the area.

ADPC’s master plan reveals that the port will be home to facilities and recreational amenities that both support the community and activities in the port. Facilities will include slipways and boat ramps; water and electrical connections for boats; service centres; a marina clubhouse; restaurants and cafés; and a retail complex.

Waleed Al Tamimi, vice president of project development with ADPC said: “The first phase of the project has just got under way and we expect it to be completed in early 2014. When finished, phase one facilities will offer 100 wet berths for boats up to 55 ft long, 190 dry berths for trailer storage, a large slipway for

boats and jet skis, fuelling and retail facilities, two maintenance workshops and a marina club house with games room, coffee shops and other amenities.”

Shahama Port is located around 4km off the main Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway and is close to attractive islands and sites for leisure boat trips to Saadiyat Island, Ras Ghurab, Yas Island and Raha Beach. Public transport links support access and traffic to and from the area.

ADPC owns and manages 11 ports in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, including the new Khalifa Port, Mina Zayed, Mussaffah Port and five ports in the Western Region (Al Gharbia). The ports company has previously stated its commitment to developing not just mega-projects such as Khalifa Port in Taweelah, but also to develop smaller ports across the emirate, for the benefit of local communities, tourism and trade.

NORWAY: Marinetek has been contracted by Norwegian Property ASA to construct a new world-class marina in the Aker Brygge area in central Oslo.

Aker Brygge Marina forms part of a £200 million investment project to further improve the waterside dining, shopping

and entertainment hot spot that is the most famous destination in Norway.

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CGI of Aker Brygge Marina, set to further boost the appeal of the waterfront in central Oslo.


Welcoming superyachts to IbizaWhen Marina Ibiza was secured by IPM Group and Alonso Mari on a 50:50 basis in 2008, it was a 536-berth marina with a 30-year strong reputation for quality. The new investors, both of whom have solid nautical experience in the Balearic Islands, determined that the marina could be even more successful if it was redesigned with larger berths.

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Building on the marina’s greatest natural asset – a prime location on the stunning and glamorous Mediterranean

island of Ibiza – the companies embarked on a €32 million three-year project to remodel the facility and create an ultra modern marina with a firm emphasis on quality. The ‘new’ Marina Ibiza, which officially opened in 2011, has won a wealth of awards

and attracted the most spectacular boats in the world. It has also given IPM Group a top reference for the management service it offers on a professional partnership basis to other marinas.

Remodelling the marinaWorking with its technical team, IPM Group modified, reshaped and redistributed all of the original moorings. Floating aluminium and

timber pontoons, supplied by M3 Marinas were installed for boats of 15 to 25m, along with TallyKey power pedestals with TallyBee metering systems. Over 50% of the berths are designated for boats over 20m and some can accommodate vessels up to 100m or more. The resulting lay-out creates around 400 floating berths and makes Marina Ibiza the first and only harbour in the Balearics to provide convenient, secure berths for very large superyachts.

Facilities are further augmented by a three-storey uncovered drystack building, which can rack up to 108

In a key geographical position on the glamorous island of Ibiza, Marina Ibiza offers top facilities and plenty of destination appeal.

Left: TallyKey power pedestals provide metered electricity to all berths. Below:

superyachts moored in the south dock.



boats of 5 to 8m and a 5,500 sq m boatyard. The drystack enjoyed a good following from day one, has 100% year-round occupancy and a long waiting list. It has easy access to the north dock, where the small and medium sized vessels are moored. The boatyard, Varadero Ibiza – also part of the IPM Group – has an excellent range of equipment and facilities including a 160-ton boat hoist, 10m dry dock and 12-ton crane. A professional team offers a broad range of repair and maintenance service for all kinds of vessels visiting the port of Ibiza.

All refurbishment work throughout the marina was undertaken in phases during the low winter season in order to cause minimum disruption to berth holders and visitors.

Excellent objectivesIn addition to installing quality equipment, great attention has been paid to services, landscaping, safety and environmental protection. The marina has installed a berthside fuel supply for vessels of 20 to 70m and two fuelling stations for use by other vessels, and has backed up its 24-hour security with private video surveillance systems. A Seapump P-1 sewage and bilge water pump-out system, manufactured by Spanish company Equiport, is also installed at the dockside.

All services are controlled via a tailor-made marina management software system supplied by Spanish company Sertebal.

A high level of environmental awareness has been applied throughout with non-polluting electric shuttles, numerous recycling bins and collection points, and green landscaping along walkways and pontoons.

As a result of such attention, Marina Ibiza has recently been awarded 5 Blue Star accreditation from the International Marina Certification Institute (IMCI) in addition to obtaining a Blue Flag award. It is certified to ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management; ISO 9001:2008 for quality and service; and BS OSHAS 18001:2007 for safety and health at work.

Local impactBy creating a new superyacht marina and delivering a new level of service to berth holders and visitors, IPM Group has boosted more than its own fortunes. “The remodelling carried out by IPM has substantially altered the image of Ibiza as a quality nautical destination,” says IPM Management manager and IPM Group CEO, Patrick Reynés. “As a result of our work, superyachts and megayachts began to arrive. Before this they couldn’t berth in Ibiza because there was no space for them.”

Non-polluting electric shuttles are the preferred mode of transport around the marina site.

The fully occupied drystack racks over 100 boats of 5 to 8m.

Generously proportioned timber decked aluminium pontoons are installed

throughout.


“In some ways, Marina Ibiza has contributed to revolutionising tourism in Ibiza and improving the quality of its visitors. We believe that our project has added its humble two cents to reappraise the island at an economic and social level,” he continues.

Marina Ibiza is also focusing on offering more – for longer. It hosts activities all year round in an effort to ‘deseasonalise’ yachting in the Balearic Islands and encourage sailors to make the most of Ibiza’s mild temperatures and enjoy more of its estimated 300 annual days of sunshine. “Seasonality is very strong,” Reynés asserts. “We have an average occupancy of 75% between May and October and get 100% occupancy in July and August. In the six months of low season (from November to April), occupation falls to 50% but we have experienced an increase in recent years.”

The upward trend is due to general tourism promotions, winter offers and the interest Marina Ibiza has already

secured from superyacht owners, captains and crew. Even before its official inauguration, most of its moorings were reserved and, for the most part, by repeat customers who had visited in 2010. The quality of its onsite amenities counts for a lot, as does its exclusive concierge service which offers a level of personal attention that is unmatched anywhere else in the Balearic ports. The concierge team responds swiftly and efficiently to any requests received and is able to advise on restaurants and make reservations, help with medical enquiries, arrange cultural and leisure trips, organise travel and accommodation, handle technical matters relating to boat maintenance or repair – and more.

Overwintering is a key element of Marina Ibiza’s marketing and promotion at events like the Monaco Yacht Show, which have helped to raise the profile of its special offers and attractions. In order to encourage long-stay yachts, it has created an

exclusive club for special clients and set up support services for crews. Owners and captains are made aware of the onsite repair and refitting service and the leisure opportunities offered at the marina, which has a shopping and gastronomic focus that further establishes it as one of the most exclusive places on the island.

Accessed via the Central Boulevard that separates the north dock boat basin from the exclusive south dock superyacht berths, the harbour retail and leisure area is home to a variety of top-class amenities. Examples include Calma, a bar-restaurant situated on a peninsula with views of the hilltop town of Dalt Vila, and the famous Lío restaurant and nightclub at the nerve centre of the Boulevard that has revolutionised nightlife in Ibiza. Most recently, the Boulevard welcomed a Blue Marlin restaurant, and prestigious Italian fashion firm Ermano Scervino. Michl Marine, the exclusive Balearic Islands distributor for Overmarine Group’s Mangusta and Maxi-Open vessels, has also opened a sales office as the foremost seller of megayachts in the region.

For the future, IPM Group will continue to maintain and improve the standards at Marina Ibiza and at its other facility, Marina Port de Mallorca. “The philosophy of the IPM Group has been to consolidate first and then to create complete and exemplary facilities that are true to the needs of our customers,” Reynés confirms. Further considerations include the implementation of reciprocal programmes with other marinas in Spain and Italy, for example. “This is the next step in our expansion policy and we hope to start it up successfully in the coming year.”


A sewage and bilge water pump-out system is installed at the dockside.

Many berths have generous alongside finger piers.

Small and medium sized vessels are moored in the north dock adjacent to the drystack

facility.

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Plans to offset the downturnDespite the fact that tourist harbours in Italy have grown in terms of both number and quality, an ill wind is blowing the yachts away. In order to keep them anchored, marina operators are focusing on improving service and hosting events rather than lowering mooring fees. Fighting spirit is particularly prevalent in northern Italy. Donatella Zucca reports

MARKET UPDATE: ITALY

Several negative factors have jointly led to the plight of Italian marinas. Some are chronic and long term while others are the result of the government’s response to the economic crisis; namely, aggressive fiscal controls, and increases in VAT and excise duties on fuel.

Statistics from the Italian Observatory of National Boating (Osservatorio Nautico Nazionale) for 2013 read like a war bulletin. In January 2012, shortly after the mooring tax proposal was announced, marinas close to foreign country borders suffered the first wave of berth cancellations – annual berth holder renewals dropped by 15% in the northern Tyrrhenian and 23% in the northern Adriatic. By July, the numbers had risen to 22% and 29% respectively, meaning that a total of 36,000 permanent berth holders had fled the market. The biggest losses were in the upper Tyrrhenian (including Sardinia) with 11,785, in the upper Adriatic with

9,900 and in the south (including Sicily) with 9,266.

Marinas fared no better with visiting yachts, with the upper Tyrrhenian seeing a downturn of 36% and Liguria and Tuscany peaking at 57% and 42% losses respectively.

All of the downturn has occurred

during a growth period for Italy’s marina network. In 2009 there were 525 marinas and, by 2012, 546. New marinas sprang up along the entire coastline and over half – especially in Sardinia, Marche, Liguria and Sicily – are able to accommodate yachts over 24m in length. Virtually every facility concentrated on quality, seeing this as the best weapon to use in adverse times, so it was no coincidence that the Observatory of National Boating lent a hand by introducing the Nautical Naqi Quality Index.

The index, which assesses tourist harbours by province, gives particularly high marks to marinas in the south, where mooring rates are also cheaper than the norm. For example, a vessel of 12 to 18m pays an average of €69.50 per day compared to €106 in the central Tyrrhenian. Losses have nonetheless arisen as berth holders baulk at even these lower prices.

The financial slump continues to hit

Anton Francesco Albertoni, president of UCINA: “We must find ways to promote at an international level.”

Marina di Varazze has maintained its rates and concentrated on improving the services it offers.

Events, such as this dance display at Marina d’Areche, help to attract visitors.

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the pockets of the marina entrepreneurs. They have invested between €40,000 and €90,000 on each berth constructed in marinas that may now go out of business thus generating overall losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Austerity measures, so greatly favoured by the EU and the Italian Government in 2012, have resulted in a dramatic drop in nautical activity and public purse revenue has fallen from €970 million in 2009 to €462 million.

However, despite the negative impact of government measures and the bad press associated with the arrest of Francesco Bellavista Caltagirone with regard to marina plans for Imperia and Fiumicino (both blocked as the legal process continues), the industry fights back. “Our ability to move forward on our own regardless of the general situation is not in question,” confirms Anton Francesco Albertoni, president of Italian marine association, UCINA. “After all, even when the nautical

industry showed growth, this was not due to any policies that were targeted in our favour.”

Albertoni believes that in order to find a remedy a dose of reality is essential. “Our labour costs are the highest in Europe, our energy costs are the highest and we have infrastructure problems. Yet there are still those who propose a return to manufacturing as a driver of the economy,” he says. “This is an illusion if the manufacture is not connected to services such as tourism.” He stresses the importance of assessing the country’s true strengths and the need to market these assets overseas. “Four to five years ago, 110% of our berths were occupied by Italians. Unlike the marine manufacturing companies who have always exported, marinas did not feel the need for overseas marketing. Today, this lack of international visibility has translated to

a miserable 15% foreign presence. This is not good. We need to have a goal of at least 30/35% and must find ways to promote at an international level.”

UCINA is working with sector associations Assomarinas and Assonat and the national tourism agency ENIT to devise a system. “We are trying to find a unique way to present our nautical tourism and I hope that marinas will follow us,” Albertoni says.

In the meantime, marinas will continue to face penalties. “Those who suffer most are in Sardinia and the north, on both the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas. This is due to the higher concentration of maxiyachts, which are subject to tireless tax audits, and also because going to France from Liguria and Tuscany is as easy as going to Croatia and Montenegro from the Adriatic. As is well known, if Sardinia loses a boat it loses it forever. This is happening.”

Some respite will be granted this summer thanks to tax relief measures introduced by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the establishment of a Central Electronic System for boats and a flat-rate scheme for boat rental businesses. But there are still plenty of problems.

“We used to complain about the lack of facilities but now some are also saying that we actually have too many


Gianni Rotice, president of Gespo, expects a ten-year return on the €54 million invested in Marina del Gargano.

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marinas in the south,” Albertoni notes. “Irrespective of this, it is important that our tax system enables us to compete in the Mediterranean. In France, Spain and Croatia, the VAT applied to tourist harbours is the same as that applied to other tourism infrastructure but here in Italy it is 21%. France has VAT of 7% and an allowance of up to €26,000. But for the moment our priority is not to lower mooring rates but to maintain a high quality service and promote our marinas overseas. In the short term, the Italian customer is not coming back.”

In addition to focusing on improved customer service, operators are reinforcing marinas as centres of sporting, culture and entertainment. Sailing events are becoming more numerous but the formula for each marina depends on its on-site facilities, type of coastline and catchment area. “The Ligurian coast, for example, is overcrowded and dominated by people coming from Milan. The region has everything one could want and the city is just a two-hour drive away from the main marinas. By contrast, other areas off the beaten track need to create more opportunities and develop a marina village concept. Some entrepreneurs have succeeded very well with this and there are various good examples in central Italy and in the south,” Albertoni confirms.

Of these examples, we could cite Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa in Sicily and Marina d’Arechi in Campania. Marina di Ragusa, which benefits from its close proximity to the UNESCO heritage city of Ragusa, has over 700 berths. It uses its excellent facilities well and hosts a wide variety of events. Marina d’Arechi, which opened just last year, has already filled a high proportion of its 480 berths and has packed its calendar year with cultural and sporting events. This summer it will open its final phase, bringing berths to a total of 950, and will open a fuel dock offering competitively priced fuel at 14 pumps.

Foreigners also continue to invest in Italy. Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is due to open Marina Cala Ponte in Puglia, designed as a world-class destination with 320 berths. And slightly further north in Manfredonia MDL Marinas of the UK is undertaking management of Marina del Gargano, a 747-berth facility that caters for boats up to 60m. Opening is scheduled for June.

Gianni Rotice, president of Gespo – the company building and financing Marina del Gargano – expects a return on the €54 million investment in around ten years and acknowledges interest from Italian and overseas boat owners. “There was a stampede of boats in Italy and we are gradually seeing some revival. In the end, people love being here in Italy,” he says. “We currently have mostly Italian boats but several expressions of interest from foreigners. The Adriatic is a strong lure for boaters and Manfredonia is an ideal location.”

MDL will apply its unique management style. “We want to bring out all that is typically Mediterranean and sell it to the European market, to become a place where things happen with Italian savoir faire and with Apulian hospitality,” Mario Sozio, board director at MDL Marina del Gargano explains. “Competitive pricing and quality of service are our passwords in fighting the current downturn.” Early success has also injected sufficient cash for a good event calendar, which for 2013 will even include a vintage car Concourse d’Elégance.

Events are also a focal point in the north. Marina di Varazze in Liguria, for example, has concentrated on service and entertainment. “We went in the opposite direction to the solution of discounts. In 2011 this seemed crazy but it was the right decision,” confirms marina director, Giorgio Casareto. “Lower rates penalise the quality of our services. Our 2012 budget showed a drop of just 3% in permanent moorings but the revenue from transient vessels

was up by 20% and overnight stopovers gave way to weekly visits. Although many customers have left the market, we have replaced almost all of our 60 lost customers with new clients. On average these are owners of boats of


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Giorgio Casareto, director of Marina di Varazze: “Lower rates [would] penalise the quality of our services.”

around 15m – smaller than before – but they have adequate resources and are likely to stay.”

“Our two-year contract uptake has doubled and our new seven-year rate is reaping success, thanks in large part to the level of our services. Events play an important role and we have invested about €350,000. Our Log Book for 2013 is packed with events. The New Year party we organised with the municipality and associations of hoteliers and traders was a big success too,” he adds.


Customising solutions for eco-friendly marinasLaurent Gasiglia, CEO of Poralu Marine, spent professional time in India and Germany before joining Poralu in Canada to head up its Canadian subsidiary. Now based back in France, he is responsible for the company’s worldwide activities. Carol Fulford talks to him about Poralu’s development as a company and invites him to share his views on industry changes and trends.

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Q: How has Poralu expanded and diversified over the years and what part have you played in this?

A: Poralu Marine was founded in 1982 and undertook its first projects in the Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coast. The facilities we built are still in operation after 30 years. The company grew quickly and looked more keenly at overseas markets, completing projects in Italy and Germany. After establishing several sales offices in Europe, in 2000 we started up activities in Australia and in 2002 continued to expand by taking over a company in Montreal, Canada, and thus commencing development on the North American market.

Since I joined Poralu in 2002, the company has continued to grow internationally. We have extended our business in Canada, the USA and Central America. We have also developed in the Middle East and Asia with the opening of offices in China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

I have also worked to broaden our scope of work by incorporating additional, complementary activities

so as to position us as a worldwide provider of port equipment and services. In 2009, we incorporated Nautiscaphe, a specialist in underwater anchorage, and a year later we acquired the pump-out company CEI. In 2011 we launched Poralu Marine Services, an entity dedicated to renovating existing equipment.

We are now established in over 25 countries and have grown from just a pontoon manufacturer to a global player offering complete solutions rather than just products.

Q: Poralu has been an innovator in terms of materials used for marina systems construction and care of the environment has always been a strong driving force. When and why did the company prioritise on the use of environmentally friendly materials?

A: Poralu was very innovative in its selection of materials right from the very beginning. At the start of the 1980s, the development of composite decking made it possible for us to create a system that allowed light to filter through the pontoon system and

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reduce negative impact on aquatic flora and fauna. This was very avant-garde and demonstrated a real concern for the environment before environmental concern became fashionable.

We continued to design products with the lowest possible impact on the environment and we selected aluminium because it is endlessly recyclable without losing its mechanical properties.

At the start of the 1990s we started to manufacture our own 100% recyclable PE floats and, from 2000 onwards, developed and launched our own wood composite using rejected timber from sawmills in order to limit the deforestation in tropical forests.

Moving yet further forward in 2010, we reviewed all our design, manufacture and installation procedures in order to reduce our CO2 emissions by half throughout our business activities.

Poralu has always given priority to the use of environmentally friendly materials as our philosophy is to make sure that the company is a good ‘citizen’ and has a positive impact on society. We install our products in magnificent places (coastlines, lakes, rivers etc.) throughout the world and we think it’s essential not to rob these sites of their natural attributes. We thus look to use recyclable materials in shapes and colours that perfectly suit each individual location.

Q: Can you give some examples of key international marina projects that you believe have contributed most

significantly to the growth of Poralu’s reputation?

A: We have many such projects. A few to have attracted attention include: the Vieux Port de Montreal (Canada); Drimmelen Marina (the Netherlands); Port Carmargues (France); the Vieux Port de Marseille (France); Mandurah Ocean Marina (Australia); Woolloomooloo Marina (Sydney, Australia); and Elizabeth Marina (Jersey, Channel Islands).

Q: What has been the company’s most challenging project to date?

A: I could single out several projects! In 2006, we installed the Mobideck mobile floating pontoon system for the first time. This showed our ability to innovate in terms of systems for a challenging top-of-the-range port facility in a sensitive environment.

We faced technical challenge with a project on Lac de Vouglans in France where water level variations were up to 17m. It was impossible to use piles to anchor the pontoons and, when water levels were very low, a section of the pontoon system was completely stranded.

And in La Paz in Mexico we had to design a marina that could resist 200km/hr hurricane winds...

Q: What are the most significant changes – good and bad – that you have noticed in the industry during your career to date?

A: The arrival of new small companies to the market has intensified competition. These are often set up by the former employees of long-established companies and they create additional pressure on prices to the detriment of quality.

We also face the challenge of globalisation. Along with our competitors, we find ourselves working more and more on the same projects, wherever they are in the world.

Over the last few years, we have also noticed that project lead times have been greatly reduced.

Q: What industry trends do you see emerging and how is Poralu working to cater for these trends?

A: Many of the trends we see reflect our own concerns: disabled access; clean/renewable energies; and customisation.

There is a worldwide trend to make marina facilities accessible to all irrespective of physical ability and we have supported this by adapting our equipment to give: gentle slope access (pontoons, harbour master’s office, sanitary facilities); access to high tide range pontoons (elevator); adaptation of landing stages; easier access to private boats or water sports equipment (lifts for handicapped people); and by installing wheel stops and detachable hand rails on gangways.

We are also concentrating on promoting clean, renewable energy. Last year we installed a floating solar platform at Canoe Brook in New York, USA (see Marina World Nov/Dec 2012). The floating pontoons have an aluminium structure supported by polyethylene floats and are covered with photovoltaic panels. The entire project has minimal impact on flora and fauna but helps to produce clean, solar energy.

The final trend we pinpoint is that of customisation – everyone wants to be unique. We are trying to adapt our products to personalise them for each and every client. We offer different levels of finishes and colours. Our Premium range, for example, is designed to blend perfectly into the natural environment and comes in a range of colours that fit the specific natural surroundings of every marina.

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Council receives Cold Lake Marina master planCold Lake Marina in Cold Lake City, Alberta - already the largest inland marina in western Canada - is set to undergo significant expansion. Moffatt & Nichol and sub-consultant Brook McIlroy recently presented Cold Lake City Council with a marina expansion and waterfront development master plan that not only adds much-needed slips but also connects the marina to the rest of the waterfront.

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The initiative, combined with the continuous growth in population and tourism in Cold Lake, marks a big opportunity for economic development, waterfront revitalisation and enhanced marina services in the area. The expansion could result in up to 700,000 square feet of commercial development throughout the waterfront area. Planning efforts also showed that the marina market in Cold Lake can support up to 600 slips over the next 20 years. The marina currently has 257 fully occupied slips and over 130 boat owners on a waiting list.

The Moffatt & Nichol team presented three marina expansion and waterfront revitalisation options, each including an optional splash pad/ice rink and a new 10,000 to 20,000 square foot multi-use marina building designed for restaurant and public meeting spaces.

The first option expands the marina east and west, keeps the existing

breakwater and results in 457 slips. It is the lowest cost option and would bring the least disruption to existing marina operations. Option two expands the marina in all directions, requiring new

breakwater walls, and features a central gathering platform that is ideal for public events. This option expands the marina to 596 slips.

The third option, while most challenging and costly to implement, provides the needed marina expansion while also creating exciting public spaces and access opportunities that bring the public closer to the water and boating action. Option three includes a central T-shaped dock, a waterside mini-park with adjacent public docks - ideal for regattas and fishing tournaments - and a total of 544 slips.

“Our goal during this project was to provide an opportunity to bring all of Cold Lake to the waterfront, not just boaters,” said Moffatt & Nichol project manager Michael Herrman, PE. “This way, the waterfront becomes sustainable for the long-term, while benefitting the community as a whole.”

While the City decides which plan it will progress, the Moffatt & Nichol team has recommended that the City arranges for an economic impact assessment to identify further economic opportunities and begins working with permitting agencies.

“We are really impressed with the three options Moffat & Nichol brought forth and are looking forward to taking the next steps towards making one of the designs a reality,” City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland said. “We understand that the process of expanding a marina is long and costly but, in the end, transforming our hidden jewel will benefit this area for years to come.”

Top & right: Cold Lake Marina in Alberta is currently configured for 257 boats.


Finalising the Polish Sailing Route


A project that commenced in 2007 to create a visitor-friendly sailing route in northwest Poland is due to complete this year. The ‘Polish Sailing Route’, which encompasses over 20 modern marinas, has opened up a new scenic waterway from Germany to the Baltic Sea and Scandinavia.

Financed to the tune of over €80 million by EU funds and local community investment, the Sailing Route stretches for nearly 380km and covers a network of new and refurbished ports and marinas near the Szczecin Lagoon, in Szczecin and on the Baltic coast. Most of the marinas are owned by local authorities.

Designed to appeal to sailing enthusiasts from all over Europe and especially Germany, the plan has received huge support from the towns involved and is proving increasingly popular with visiting boaters.

“In order to meet the expectations of German sailors, we always emphasise that our route constitutes the shortest waterway from Berlin, through the Baltic Sea to Gdansk,” says the Sailing Route innovator and yacht captain, Zbigniew Jagniatkowski. “We are fully prepared to host visitors from Germany and other countries and our marinas offer nearly 2,000 new mooring places.”

One of the unique characteristics of the Route is that it passes through several different water bodies – the River Oder, Szczecin Lagoon, Dabie Lake and Baltic coast – but does

not present challenges beyond the skills of an average sailor. It has also been planned so that marinas are just a few sailing hours apart to ensure that

less experienced family boaters can make their way safely and comfortably between ports.

There are many highlights. The sailing adventure, if starting from Berlin, takes in Pogon Marina, a sheltered harbour set amidst lush green landscape just a few minutes away from Szczecin city centre. Other new marinas in Swinoujscie and Kolobrzeg are showcases on the Baltic coast while newly opened Darlowo – the last marina on the route – is an ideal stop-over en route to Gdansk. Kamien Pomorski on the Kamien Pomorski Lagoon is one of the finest of the many small and medium sized tourist marinas in the chain and has 240 berths.

Although the emphasis for the Sailing Route is to attract overseas visitors, interest in boating continues to grow in Poland and demand for year-round berths and wintering facilities is on the increase. The new marina at Kolobrzeg is already considering a 150-berth extension and it is anticipated that many marinas on the Sailing Route will expand in time.

“Our partners understand that focusing on nautical tourism constitutes an opportunity for development in our region,” Jagniatkowski confirms. “We intend to be an important part of the sailing scene in Europe and ensure that everyone who visits our marinas has a positive experience.”

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Sustainable marinas: social responsibility and guest experience

by Esteban L. Biondi

Marina sustainability is still generally considered only in terms of environmental issues, such as water quality, environmental impacts, energy conservation and materials. A broader look at sustainability, however, should also include social responsibility and guest experience. For example, sustainable tourism principles define sustainability in terms of environmental protection and social benefits.

While marina sustainability criteria should explicitly address social responsibility, this is not just an altruistic goal. It is also good business. Memorable guest experiences are of the highest value in a hospitality business.

Marina sustainability requires very comprehensive implementation – and this starts at the planning stage.

Social responsibility and guest experienceSophisticated marina operators already address exclusivity, privacy and personalisation to improve guest experience. However, the addition of authenticity is what makes for a memorable experience.

In order to achieve this, it is important

to embrace the local community. People, with their culture, history, stories, traditions and sensibility for the land and the living environment, are best able to offer authentic experiences to visitors.

A planning approach that creates a stage for memorable guest experiences whilst also offering the local community a hands-on share in any business opportunities generated by the project makes for a win-win scenario. This approach highlights the synergy between community inclusion and authentic guest experience, and seamlessly merges the social and economic benefit to the local community with a strong value proposition.

An expanded approach to planningThe best practice for marina planning requires a holistic approach that is multi-disciplinary, iterative and carefully integrated. All marina economic, environmental, planning and engineering analyses should be integrated within each step of the planning process in a timely and balanced manner. The capacity to appropriately integrate the input from all elements involved is key to the success and effectiveness of the process. However, social sustainability and guest experience are often not considered.

Adequate physical planning is essential as the built environment can either encourage or prevent participation of the local community in a marina project. One way to


The Coronas del Mar concept plan includes a secondary shallow draft basin, boat services and amenities area – all planned to support community programmes.

Esteban Biondi The sea-to-table project at Coronas del Mar helps local fishermen.

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ensure participation is to plan for marine tourism, eco-tourism and recreational activities that can be based at a marina and operated by local businesses. Other opportunities for local community involvement include guiding, interpreting and education, as part of a larger sustainability strategy. A well balanced private development can include physical spaces and programme elements to ensure the social sustainability of the project along with improved guest experience.

Planning through to operationSustainable marina planning only sets the stage. While proper planning is critically important to sustainability, it is not enough. Understanding and acknowledging the value of local human resources as part of the marina programming is a critical step towards the goal of true sustainability. In most cases, community programmes including education, training, technical assistance and financing need to be implemented. Ultimately, community members, project owners, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), regional businessmen, government staff and officials, and visitors (guests) among others, can achieve these goals during the operation.

The sense of place, historical complexity and traditions can evolve naturally over very long periods. But new projects need substantial planning in order to succeed. This does not happen

spontaneously. Achieving the goals of social sustainability in new projects is a complex art form. Professional teams dedicated to marina planning and to organising community programmes can provide critical assistance during the development phase, until the community programmes are established and self-supporting.

Case StudiesSocial responsibility firstThe following beachfront community programmes underline the benefits of making social responsibility the priority and show a direction for marina projects.

Coronas del Mar, El SalvadorThe developer of the Coronas del Mar Resort project in El Salvador implemented a sea-to-table programme

for local fishermen even before the marina was built. The programme allows a regional restaurant to offer a certified ‘catch of the day’ enabling local fishermen to significantly improve the terms under which they sell their fish. The developer is preparing specific programme requirements for the marina so that additional infrastructure at the resort can be used to further enhance and support this and other programmes.

Playa Blanca Baru, ColombiaThe developers of the Playa Blanca Baru Resort have worked with Corplaya to plan a key area near the beach for community businesses. Corplaya is an NGO that has worked with the local community to develop numerous community and social entrepreneurial programmes for a beach area south of Cartagena. The ongoing collaboration of Corplaya, community leaders and the developers for the beach area programmes is expected to create a model that will be used in the future planning and operation of the resort marina village.

Puerto Limon, Costa RicaThe marina plan for the Puerto Limon waterfront redevelopment project on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica incorporates docks for small marine tour operators at a centrally located, high traffic point on the waterfront. The proposed urban waterfront integration is aimed at attracting local people to the waterfront as well as serving cruise ship and marina visitors.


Local fishermen at Puerto Los Cabos in Mexico used to launch their pangas from

the beach. They now have panga dockage in the marina.

Aerial view of Puerto Los Cabos. The developers embraced local community needs at planning stage.

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Operating project examplesZighy Bay Marina, Oman Zighy Marina is a boutique facility adjacent to Six Senses Zighy Bay Resort, on the east side of the Musandam Peninsula in Oman. One of the arrival experience choices to the secluded village-style, six-star resort is by boat. While market demand, vessel needs and operational convenience were accounted for in the planning of the small marina, the guest arrival sequence and overall facility aesthetics were key design considerations. The proposed dock layout, for example, provides sweeping views of the natural rock formation as guests approach the arrival dock. The marina is thus part of the stage designed to offer guests memorable experiences.

Puerto Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, MexicoThe Marina at Puerto Los Cabos has the most significant local community boating infrastructure recently developed in a resort environment in Latin America. The marina was

developed adjacent to the village of La Playita, where local fishermen used to launch their small boats (pangas) from the beach. Within the 500-boat marina, the project dedicated a basin for safe panga operations, convenient public access and with adequate support for fishing activities and sales. It is an attractive environment for tourists and

visitors. This project created spaces for use by the community but is now part of the experience of San José del Cabo and provides a long term client base for local community businesses.Esteban L. Biondi is associate principal / marina studio leader for Applied Technology & Management, Inc. He can be contacted on email: [email protected]


Sweeping views of the natural rock formation surrounding Zighy Marina were taken into account when the position of the arrival dock was planned.


Berthing requirements at superyacht marinasPIANC’s recently issued Design and Operational Guidelines for Superyacht Facilities (WG 134 Report) fills a gap in current documentation by addressing the specific requirements for berthing superyachts. As highlighted in this article, in addition to focusing on the many essential considerations necessary when planning and designing berths, the report examines necessary utilities and hardware, onshore facilities, staffing and management.


Setting the sceneAccording to the 4th Edition of Super Yachting Index by Camper & Nicholson’s International (2011), the superyacht fleet (as of 2010) comprised approximately 5,750 vessels (81% motor, 19% sail). Between 1997 and 2007, the global market of superyachts more than doubled and, although there is a recent slowdown in construction, historically the industry growth in new superyacht orders has ranged from 15 to 20% per year.

The common definitions for megayacht and superyacht are based on length of vessel and vary throughout the world. In some locations, a megayacht is defined as a vessel that is 24-36m (80-120ft) long while a superyacht is greater than 36m (120ft). In other locations, a superyacht is considered the smaller of the two definitions. There does not appear to be a standard or consensus in the industry and the terms are used interchangeably.

As larger vessels continue to be built, a new definition – gigayacht – is also

becoming prevalent to describe vessels that are 70m (230ft) long or more.

For purposes of the WG 134 Report, a superyacht is defined as any vessel of 24m (80ft) or above. Typically, all of these yachts are professionally crewed.

Users and facilitiesThere are two general types of superyacht user and two general types of superyacht facility. One type of superyacht operator is a private owner who keeps the vessel exclusively for personal use. The other type of user is a business that operates a year round or seasonal charter. Several of the superyachts used for charter operations are privately owned but are available for charter part-time.

A superyacht facility typically consists of a homeport or a destination marina. The primary difference between these two types of marinas is that the homeport marina is the starting and termination points of a cruise, especially for a charter operation. Although a homeport marina has the support facilities necessary to prepare a superyacht for the start of a cruise, this type of marina can also be a destination. Other types of marinas, such as those associated with a residential development, yacht club or resort can be categorised as a homeport and/or destination.

According to Superports (Boat International Media, 2011), there are over 500 superyacht facilities in the world that can berth at least one 24m vessel. The majority of facilities are in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean although the largest increase in new

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Planning the facilityWhen planning and designing a berthing facility for superyachts, the following key criteria should be taken into account: the dimensions of the vessel including height; safe and efficient access between the vessel and the pontoon/dock; the number of crew and passengers; and the necessary support services required to accommodate and operate the vessel while at berth.

General criteria must also be considered for the site location. These are similar to those taken into account for other marinas, and include: adequate water depths and water area for navigation; protection from wind, waves and currents; configuration of the basin to accomplish appropriate water quality and flushing; convenient access to and from navigable waters and from land and air; security; available uplands for support facilities; acceptable level of environmental impact; and suitable zoning and integration with adjacent existing and proposed development and uses, both waterside and landside.

Superyacht marinas are often located in areas with attractive upland facilities and serve as a focal point for activities. This means the superyacht marina itself can become an attraction and the layout should also be reviewed from this perspective. A superyacht marina should thus be analysed relative to the flow of people, views, real estate, atmosphere and integration with the upland development to create synergy between each component and achieve the full return on a costly investment. It should also integrate with the socio-cultural environment surrounding the facility.

From a technical perspective, one of the key requirements in the planning and design of the superyacht berthing area is to provide a basin that is protected from waves. The actual layout of the basin is also crucial as it affects the safety and efficiency of manoeuvring large vessels within a confined area. The width and depth of the basin and waterways, as well as the slip dimensions, should take into account wind, wave and current conditions and the general skill levels of the operators (licensed professional captains).

Designing the slipsSuperyacht slips can be either single- or double-berth configurations. The advantage of the former is that it provides dock access to both sides of the vessel (easier maintenance, passenger and crew egress and ingress, etc.) and more privacy by having a finger pier between each vessel. The primary advantage of the double-berth configuration is the ability to accommodate more vessels in the same water area as a single-berth configuration by eliminating an additional pier between each vessel. Double-berth configurations (without mooring piles) also provide more flexibility to moor a beamier vessel next to a vessel with a narrower beam. During periods of lower occupancy, a double-berth configuration allows superyacht tenders to be berthed alongside the mother vessel as opposed to a different location within the marina.

WG 134 gives a detailed analysis of minimum and preferred slip widths; mooring styles (alongside vs. Med-mooring); and compares the attributes of fixed and floating docks.

Utilities and hardwareDemands for electrical power, water

and fuel have increased almost exponentially with the increased size of superyachts and are a primary planning and design consideration for support services at a superyacht facility. According to WG 134, insufficient electrical power at superyacht facilities is the number one complaint by the crew and owners.

The report examines electrical power demands and suggests typical supply levels, and examines the supply of potable water, fire protection systems, communication systems, fuelling and pump-out facilities. Analysis reveals that there is an increasing trend to provide separate water service pedestals from electrical service pedestals for safety considerations and that in-slip pump-out has become a preferred option.

Fuel supply is also a major design consideration and can impact available land space. Generally, there are two options – onsite fuelling facilities or tanker/barge delivery direct to the vessel. As the fuel capacity of a superyacht can exceed 200,000 litres (50,000 gallons), the use of high-speed fuel pumps that can dispense 5 to 9.5 litres per second (80 to 150 gallons per minute) are required. Such dispensers are large and require a separate dock to accommodate the fuelling procedures as well as sufficient water area and dockage to allow for the temporary berthing of the superyacht. In-slip fuelling can also be provided at each berth.

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There are around 500 facilities in the world able to berth at least one 24m vessel. As can be seen, the highest number (158) is to be found in the Mediterranean. Percentage figures show the increase in facilities over the past five years. At 39%, superyacht berths have increased in the Middle East at nearly twice the rate of the Mediterranean.

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by tanker trucks or by barges, under stringent environmental safety regulations, is common at many superyacht facilities. The primary requirement in terms of planning and design of the facility is to make provisions for tanker trucks and barges to get close access to the vessel. A yacht fuel broker is typically used to arrange delivery of fuel and the response time for refuelling services is usually 48 hours.

Successful operationSuperyacht facilities must be managed with a customer-focused approach and offer a high level of support services. In general, the key requirements are:• Service and attention (concierge-

based management)• Convenient access to airports with

good connections• Personal security and protection from

surge/winds at the dock• Dependable shore power• Convenient access to restaurants,

shopping and entertainment• Ease of port clearance – customs

and immigration• Convenient and quality ship

chandleries/provisioning facilities and reputable repair offerings

• Dockside potable water and communications

• Aesthetics/natural beauty or social fame of the surrounding area

Given the ever-expanding number of facilities worldwide, any proposed marina should offer yachtsmen a reason to visit the facility other than for dockage. Services should also reflect the average length of visit as the duration that a

superyacht stays at any given facility will vary according to location. For example, in the Caribbean the duration is typically one week during the peak winter season while in Mediterranean countries the berthing time at a homeport may be at least three months or the full winter season. Depending on the duration of stay and the location of the facility, the vessel’s crew may require separate amenities from those provided for the owner and passengers. Crew facilities may range from a basic lounge area to recreation rooms to on-site residences.

The perception of any marina is typically a direct reflection of the marina staff. While tolerance for less than perfect physical infrastructure may occur, such is not usually the case with marina staff. Great attention must be paid to staff training.

Safety and securityA high standard of security is required at superyacht facilities and care should be taken to ensure that the public cannot obtain direct access (i.e. touching, boarding) of vessels. Security measures can include controlled access using keypads or access cards, CCTV cameras with night vision and recording capabilities, motion sensor lighting and manned security.

Superyacht owners and guests are typically affluent and may be known personalities. Maximum privacy should, therefore, always be assumed unless advised otherwise and all arrival/departure and destination plans should be held in confidence by marina staff. Top facilities should be planned with segregated berths, according to user type, in order to maximise privacy for superyacht guests where practical.

Design and Operational Guidelines for Superyacht Facilities (WG 134) was compiled by Working Group (WG) 134 of the PIANC Recreational Navigation Commission (RecCom), which was chaired by Robert Nathan, senior vice president of Moffatt & Nichol, Florida, USA. It is one of a series of PIANC RecCom Special Report (SR) publications related to marina design and operations. Copies of the publication will soon be available from PIANC at www.pianc.org


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Fishing plan brings out of season fortunesThe scenario is familiar. You have a modern, beautifully equipped marina that bustles with life in peak months but grows gradually quieter as the weather cools and the evenings darken. If, as at Montreal Yacht Club in Quebec, Canada, winter means thick ice and temperatures as low as -30º C, unless you think outside the box, your marina is closed for the season.


Sylvain Deschamps, director of Montreal Yacht Club, takes pride in the 205-slip marina that offers full-service seasonal and visitor berths. With a marina system of Poralu aluminium pontoons, catwalks and bridges that withstands the extreme mechanical stress of severe temperatures and around three feet of ice year after year, he is confident that all will be in order when spring arrives and the boaters return. But what about the cold months?

Deschamps realised that the marina’s greatest asset was its location – just minutes from Montreal city centre and with great views of the St Lawrence River. His task was to plan how best to use this year-round.

“My idea came about when I drove to the city of Quebec for the weekend,” he tells Marina World. “I passed through Ste-Anne de la Pérade – a small city around 100 miles from Montreal – which creates an ice fishing village every year. The village was packed with people.”

“I went on the Web and found a survey of the event, which has been running for 75 years, and discovered

three amazing statistics: it lasts for six weeks – the maximum time possible as it takes place on a river; attracts 80,000 to 100,000 visitors every year; and has an economic impact of $7 million. The coverage of the event was incredible – it was in the news almost every day!”

His analysis was swift: Montreal Yacht Club marina is a safe place in terms of access to organise an ice

fishing activity; the ice is around three feet thick and good for 10 to 12 weeks; instead of plugging boats into the power pedestals, cabins could be plugged in for heating and lighting; and access to the site is easy – people can come from the city by public transport. As access is controlled at each dock gate, it is easy to guard against unauthorised entry and the site is well lit by the power pedestals.

“In terms of tourism, the site is everything. So, I realised I couldn’t do badly with the idea!” he explains. And the first season proved he was right. “We asked for the permissions later than we should have done – a lesson learned for future years – but we still attracted around 15,000 people. We expect around 40,000 in time.”

The club rents the site to a promoter for the event and an entrance fee of $10 per person is charged. Cabins can be rented for four-hour sessions and fishing gear can be bought or hired. A maximum of 500 people are allowed to fish from the site at any one time.

The ice fishing concept, an annual ice canoe race and boat storage all bring valuable extra revenue and help to utilise the site throughout the year. “Winter revenues are important if we are to keep membership fees stable,” Deschamps confirms.

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In the depths of winter, Montreal Yacht Club ‘moors’ fishing huts rather than boats! Ice fishermen are able to

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Makronisos Marina: a decade of designMakronisos Marina on the southern shores of Famugusta in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, is set to become a world-class waterfront development promoting tourism and inviting commerce to the area. US firm SmithGroupJJR is focusing on a design plan that integrates the marina into its surrounding environment both practically and architecturally.


Utilising a total development area of 291,989 sq m, the design firm’s remit was to create well sheltered wet moorage for large yachts and dry storage for smaller craft. The firm also had to incorporate residential amenities, a working boatyard and government dock while remaining sensitive to the natural coastal environment and providing secure public access to the water’s edge.

Ten years in the making, the master plan has evolved to include more modern, sustainable facilities, better protection for the marina and more public space. The recent change in the economy, market demand and a comprehensive understanding of site conditions initiated the development of a new plan that results in less environmental, physical and aesthetic impacts. The total development area has been reduced but consolidated, and market data has helped the designers plan for a revised mix of residential units, commercial opportunities, civic event space and recreational amenities.

Most of the development is being constructed on newly created landfill to lessen the environmental impact. A modern marina for up to 713 boats will include 481 wet slips for yachts 10m and above and facilities to accommodate 152 smaller boats in vertical drystack storage. In order to maximise the available land area for additional boat storage and vessel repair, the drystack facility will be cantilevered over the water. The exterior of the building will be in line architecturally with other buildings on site and will be semi-transparent.

Construction of a full yacht repair facility for large yachts was of vital importance to the marina. Currently, yachts cruising the eastern Mediterranean must divert south to Lebanon or north to Turkey for service. Exploiting its geographical position as a centre point between these countries, Makronisos will have a well equipped yard with a 300 ton travel lift and become one of just two marinas in the eastern Mediterranean capable of lifting megayachts.

Revisions to the initial boatyard plan have made for better road access, increased workshop facilities and better accommodation for large loads associated with moving megayachts. Operations in the yard will be made secure with barrier walls and fencing to protect the public and protect high-value yachts in the yard.

Location challenge The design of the entire site was extensively influenced by the restrictions of the location. A bathymetric survey revealed

a naturally submerged shelf in the area of the proposed marina basin. This shelf limits the seaward extent of new construction and influences the size of storm waves that could impact the site. Maximum wave heights were originally assumed to be about 4.0m, but the survey revealed that waves up to 5.5m may potentially reach the toe of the breakwater and break directly on the structure. To protect the marina, an armoured breakwater will provide stability against potentially large waves. It has been designed to withstand storm surges, tides, long-term sea level rise, increased storm intensity due to climate change and both 50-year and 100-year events.

For additional security, a wave dampening artificial beach will be created to further protect the development and provide recreational opportunities for residents.

The designer’s clean and green objective means the southern breakwater is detached from the western shore of the development to allow for increased water circulation and improved water quality. The geometry and orientation of the basin itself has been shaped to further assist the circulation process and the curvilinear basin edges help prevent debris accumulation, anoxic water and siltation.

Material assetsFrom a planning perspective, the development progresses from land to sea and balances public and private areas, with space organised

An artist’s rendering of Makronisos Marina shows the overall site plan and substantial breakwater.



into sections of circular patterns. The use of materials changes from raw forms along the outside edge to more refined forms in the centre. Vertical developments also reflect this theme, with stone as the base material giving way to wood and glass further up the building.

The design of the marina integrates functionality with architecture that complements the local environment. The blue sky of the Mediterranean meets the blue of the sea, setting off the sandy-coloured stone of Cyprus, the marina’s main building material. Each building has been considered in terms of its view towards the water, and each building in turn links architecturally – and sometimes physically – to the other. The aim is to reflect a country steeped in a rich history, to capitalise on its traditions and bring together its diverse geographical regions in one unique site.

Central focusEvery new development needs a central focus, and the social and commercial core of Makronisos Marina is a village named Pyare, which is linked to the marina by a shaded promenade that will ‘become the model for a visionary, interconnected regional waterfront trail system that services the surrounding area.’

In compliance with the provision of the local development plan, the pathway is designed to connect to the planned regional public walkway at designated points on the east and

west ends of the development, further incorporating the marina site into the area.

The promenade’s canopy will follow the crescent shape of the marina, providing welcome and ever-changing patterns of shade along Pyare Village and terminating above the elevated yacht club. It will architecturally link the village and drystack facility with a high rise tower of 68 condominiums that overlook the sea.

The village itself will be the bustling commercial core of the resort, providing shops, restaurants, cafés, gym and spa facilities, recreational and relaxation amenities, all of which overlook the marina. The village’s Event Centre will be constructed of stone, glass and wood, and will feature a lattice-like structure inspired by the hull of a boat or sail. A private yacht club will offer a pub and restaurant facilities to the general public.

Private residences with access to – and views of – the water are dotted along the shoreline and surround the marina basin. The exclusivity of these villas and their size differentiates the offerings at Makronisos from the recently completed Limassol development, which offers a mix of smaller units. The villas are uniquely positioned along the water’s edge with access to private berths and the beach. In keeping with aesthetics, the exteriors will be constructed of the same materials as other developments on site, while the interior of the villas will reflect a Mediterranean lifestyle.

The designers aim not only to embrace the environment, but to utilise it. In support of sustainable initiatives influencing the project, landscaped areas of the development are planned to incorporate technology that promotes water conservation. These strategies include capturing rainwater from the roofs of buildings and condensation from heating and ventilation systems for use as a water resource. Other sustainable initiatives include the provision of occupancy sensors to reduce unnecessary energy use, using green roofs, and evaluating and integrating renewable technologies (wind and solar) as appropriate.

The designers hope that Makronisos Marina, which has an estimated completion date of 2017, will become the eastern Mediterranean destination - both for the local boating community and the international sailor.

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The residential tower and nearby villas with the Pyare Village, drystack and marina

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Luxury villas with private berths are situated left and right of the tower.


Nassau Marina buys ‘green’ electrical packageFlorida based Dockside Power is designing and installing a customised electrical distribution package for the new 90-slip Bay Street Marina in Nassau, Bahamas.

transformer modules to transform 480 volt three phase primary power to 120/240 volts single phase and 120/208 three phase; wind rated panel boards and housings. All pedestals will be constructed of marine grade aluminium, powder coated inside and out, to ensure they are some of the most corrosion-resistant units on the market.

Dockside Power has developed a data monitoring system that enables the dock master to remotely monitor energy data from each slip. The data includes power and water consumption in addition to voltage, current, power factor and other electrical parameters. The dock master can efficiently check customers in and out for billing purposes, turn power and water on and off, and monitor for unauthorised usage of utilities from the marina office.

A further benefit is the option to turn power off at specific sections of the marina if slips are unoccupied. This eliminates electrical loss, reduces operation costs and carbon footprint, and will help Bay Street Marina to be amongst the world’s ‘green’ marinas.

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Custom designs for English PointWalcon Marine has selected Maricer service pedestals for English Point, the new 45-berth marina it is building in Kenya, East Africa (see Marina World, March/April 2013).

Walcon has worked with Alnoor and Amyn Kanji, the brothers behind the project, for nearly four years to design the marina. Maricer worked during this time on the design process for their equipment.

Maricer is responsible for the design, supply and installation of all water and electricity pedestals and will also install low voltage underwater lighting around the marina, and additional lighting and controls on the ferry pier located on Mombasa Island.

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Keen pricing for budget-conscious operatorsAlthough continuing to sell its dockside products to new prestigious high-profile marinas on an international basis, UK company Rolec Services has also been focusing on the budget-conscious needs of smaller operators.

“The marina division has been on a serious and dedicated campaign to assist marina operators to maintain and refurbish their marinas in this more than difficult economic time,” operations director, Holly Brown, tells Marina World. “We’ve introduced five reduced cost offers to the market and worked really hard to reach everyone in the industry,” she adds.

The five offers are aimed primarily but not exclusively at the UK sector and comprise:

• Free smartcard metering software when the USB smartcard reader/writer is purchased (£150) with smartcard meters. The Rolec smartcard system has been developed specifically for the marina industry and thousands of units have been sold to date.

• A special offer price (£1,868.71) for the RS 100 self-contained sanitation pump-out unit. This is a 1000mm Rolec style pedestal that incorporates a high quality, flexible impeller pump

chosen for its suitability in emptying large quantities of liquid waste. The unit is easily installed at marinas and other waterside locations.

• Special price offers for the popular Rolec Classic illuminated power pedestal with or without smartcard meters. Marina operators can save up to 29%.

• Best prices for the new Baliza dockside pedestal, which features LED illumination and is available with or without smartcard meters. Savings of up to 35% per pedestal are available.

• Introduction of a new competitively priced lockable 32A single phase IP44 socket. The unit, which is one of several in Rolec’s electrical accessories range, comes complete with padlock eyelets and is a very cost-effective means of preventing unauthorised access to electricity.

Offers are available while stocks last and Rolec is working at full speed to keep pace with workload. Plans for further expansion are also afoot. “We are pushing hard for planning approval to increase the size of our factory by 50%, storage facilities by 100%, provide a training centre for agents and representatives and build a new research and development workshop,” Rolec managing director, Kieron Alsop confirms.

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Space saving fire-fighter A new fire centre has been introduced by HyPower, the specialist dockside pedestal division of US company HydroHoist Marine Group.

Named FirePedestal, the unit has an attractive, space-saving design with a heavy-duty stand that complements the look of the proven EnergyMate unit.

“We are known for our PowerSnap technology in our power pedestal products – the ability to quickly change out a receptacle/breaker panel or remove the power head to safety in our ‘hurricane’ base drives our business. Based on this, we thought we needed to be the feature leader in all categories,” explains HydroHoist Marine Group president, Mick Webber. “We listened to our customers’ comments and suggestions – they really wanted form and function in a cost-effective design.”

Eric Farley, HyPower director of operations, emphasises that the focus has been on durability, ease of installation and overall value. “We redesigned the mounting system so that everything is internal, keeping trip hazards off the dock while giving the marina more usable deck space. Assembly is fast and easy when the time comes, making this a great safety solution for marinas and other facilities,” he adds.

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Marathon wins key refit contractsA batch of 525 TallyKey pedestals has been ordered by Gulf Harbour Marina in New Zealand. Installation commenced at the end of April.

The order, secured by TallyKey’s New Zealand based representative Marathon Products, is the largest single TallyKey installation to date and comprises T4, T6 and T8 pedestals. The units will serve recreational, commercial and superyacht berths and have a range of 16 to 125A.

All pedestals will be wirelessly monitored and controlled from the marina office via the company’s TallyBee system. This will boost cost recovery by eliminating unauthorised power consumption and by ensuring that all boat owners pay for what they use rather than pay an ‘averaged’ rate. The system also accurately monitors usage and protection devices via the TallyBee PowerAlarm.

Marathon Products has also worked hard to expedite specially priced replacement T8, T6 and T4 pedestals and repair parts to three-year old Port Denarau Marina in Fiji, which was severely damaged by Cyclone Evan in December 2012. The Category 4 storm slammed the marina and pummelled its jetties.

The marina team, headed up by Nigel Skeggs, had the marina up and running within 48 hours but has been working since to ensure infrastructure is better than ever in time for the coming season. All vessels were evacuated before the storm hit.

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M-Tech boosts business portfolioAustralian company M-Tech (Marine Technologies) has entered into a strategic alliance with US based MarineSync Corporation to market and distribute its MS2 in-berth vessel monitoring system.

The MS2 service can be offered by marinas to berth holders to give them remote access to systems aboard their vessels. They are then able to monitor critical conditions such as battery voltage, temperature, bilge, vessel orientation, security systems and smoke and fire detectors from any web-enabled device.

The system was demonstrated at Marine13, Sydney, where the M-Tech team also promoted the rest of its extensive product portfolio and was on hand to discuss marina projects.

Most recently, the company has completed installations at Cova Marina in Cova near the Australian Gold Coast and at Portland Harbour Marina in southwest Victoria.

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pedestals on specially curved pontoons designed, supplied and installed by Bellingham Marine Australia. The pedestals were fitted with metered electricity and water services and LED courtesy lighting. Fender lighting was added to the pontoons for a striking finishing touch.

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A TallyKey pedestal installed at Port Denarau.


The electric utility vehicle T-rex, developed by Italian dockside pedestal and accessories specialist Plus Marine, is now fully certified for use on public highways thus extending its functionality in and around each marina and waterfront site. A new look version (inset) is now available.

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New design Ensign suits storm-prone marinasBrewer Plymouth Marine is one of several marinas in the northeastern USA to have selected Ensign power pedestals as part of rebuild and repair projects following damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.

A full-service facility in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Brewer Plymouth Marine has 105 seasonal slips and 60 seasonal drystack slots and welcomes over 1200 transient vessels every season. It was completely demolished in the storm but has been rebuilt in time for the coming season.

Ensign units were selected in part because they have undergone design revisions to make them better suited

for use in storm-prone sites. Terminal connections are positioned higher up on each pedestal and a post-mount option has been introduced, which can be disconnected and stored in the event of a storm.

Ensign pedestal manufacturer, TDI Products, also recently announced that UL-listed LED lighting will be standard on all units with lights – at little extra bulb cost. Although consumer LEDs

are up to 20 times more expensive than incandescent bulbs, Ensign’s design allows for similar pricing.

All power pedestals, fire extinguishers, lighting and post-mount units in the newly rebuilt marinas are constructed of stainless steel and have no plastic parts.

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With 12 high powered LEDs, the Dock Light has no metal parts coming in contact with the water and its leak-proof construction eliminates corrosion concerns and presents no threat to the environment.

“We are very excited to introduce our newly improved Dock Lights,” says Aqualuma director, Carl Amor. “They are used throughout the world and were recently chosen to light up the waters of the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman. Our

LED technology – above and belowLED marine technology moves up to the next level with the freshly redesigned Dock Light and Pathway Light from Aqualuma Marine Lighting.

customers appreciate the unbelievable luminosity as well as their durability.”

Available in ultra blue and brilliant white, the lights create a radiant glow around docks, boats and buildings and have an aquarium effect that brings sea life to the surface. Other benefits include cost and safety. Each unit is inexpensive to install and projects a wide beam of light that illuminates everyone and everything in its path. This is excellent for keeping an eye on children in the water or for deterring intruders.

Recently used on a large project to light up walkways at an Aga Khan property, the Pathway Light casts a flat beam of light in two directions; perfect for walkways and general land based pathways. Made from highly durable die cast stainless steel, Pathway is perfect for lighting pedestrian areas and can feature a mixed colour combination. For example, lights can shine green on the grass and white on the walkway to create a practical, safe but attractive ambience.Contact Aqualuma in Australia on email: [email protected] or in Europe on email: [email protected]


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Remote monitor saves time and moneyMarineSync Corporation has introduced a new Remote Utility Monitoring (RUM) solution for dockside and landside utility pedestals. The system is scalable and ideally suited to marinas of every size and shape, especially if they cater for visiting boats.

Hula Bay Restaurant at Tampa Harbour Marina in Florida makes the most of Deep Glow underwater lighting effects without the need for supporting land-based infrastructure. Deep Glow’s newest underwater dock lights are extra compact. The box on the dock has been removed, the ballast moved into the light fixture itself and an inline GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter) has been added. The result virtually eliminates limitations on cord length, allowing for great flexibility in marina lighting options and making installation and maintenance that much easier. Lights are available in green, blue and clear. Contact Deep Glow Technologies in FL, USA on email: [email protected]

Enabling meter readings to be wirelessly transmitted to the cloud, the system provides 24/7 web-based access for billing, reporting and analysis. It offers direct savings to the marina operator by reducing staff time and administrative costs, and improves cash flow by ensuring that monthly bills are sent out on time.

Developed in collaboration with marina management and billing software companies, it can be seamlessly retrofitted to existing pedestals or ordered

as an option from leading pedestal manufacturers.

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Quality designs to suit all budgetsQuality and choice are watchwords for the Marina Accessories power and fire station pedestals, which are designed to create customised solutions for all budgets. Harbor Light (above), Bayside and Fire Station are highlights in the portfolio.

Top of the range Harbor Light is built to withstand harsh marine environments with a stainless steel housing and polycarbonate base and top. Units are offered in single or double-sided options and electrical plugs are illuminated from the back to make it easy to plug connections in at night. All units have several power options available and offer water, phone and cable connections.

Bayside is an economical power solution that has been designed to fit in tight spaces. Mounted on an existing structure or on a small stainless steel stand, it offers a 30A, 50A and 20A GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet in one unit.

The Fire Station safety pedestal complements the look and design of Harbor Light and accommodates a 20lb fire extinguisher and 24 inch life ring. Standard features include a photo cell controlled light, and optional strobe and alarm feature.

All power units come with photo cell controlled light as standard, can have LED lighting as an option and are available with electricity and water metering or optional wireless meter reading capability.Contact Marina Accessories in WA, USA on email: [email protected]



Withstanding the floodInstalling power pedestals on fixed pontoons calls for special measures and these were made all the more challenging at Marina Grömitz in Germany as the docks are prone to occasional flooding.

The companies decided that for safety reasons all electronic components needed to be positioned in the upper part of the pedestals. They also agreed on a taller than average pedestal design.

Seijsener remodelled its Pacific unit to suit the site requirements and the design was put to the ultimate test in October 2009 when waters rose to 1.10m above sea level and the pedestals were the only visible reminder of the jetty! All pedestals were fully functioning when the water sank to its normal level.

The final stage in the renovation plan takes place in time for the 2013 season. Seijsener is equipping the remaining 440 berths with 110 special order Pacifics.Contact Seijsener Marina Services in the Netherlands on email: [email protected]

Wide angle benefitsAccmar Equipment has come up with several solid reasons for its most striking pedestal design feature; a wide angled base. By listening to customer feedback, the company has determined that installers, dock builders and electricians have difficulty manoeuvring within narrow bases.

Built in the 1970s, the 780-berth marina sits in one of the most beautiful harbours on the Baltic and enjoys access to good sailing waters. However, although the area is not known for huge tidal differences, water levels in the harbour can peak at over a meter above sea level. In extreme cases, the fixed pontoons are completely submerged.

When Marina Grömitz embarked on a phased renovation of its jetties in 2002, it looked to Seijsener Marina Services, as a company with good local knowledge and reputation, to come up with a customised solution. Seijsener has been established in Germany for 20 years and discussions took place at Boot Dusseldorf.


Marina Grömitz – above and below water. Photos: www.groemitz.de

“More time was required to connect the water and power feeds and problems were often encountered when trying to make proper connections – all because there wasn’t enough space to work,” explains Accmar president, Juan Pizarro. “This equated to more time which, in turn, resulted in higher installation costs.”

Accmar’s wide angled base also provides adequate coverage for any new or existing openings in the dock, through which the water and power lines are fed, making for a seamless and safer installation.

Ease of maintenance is yet another

consideration. A wide angle base provides easy access when repairing or replacing parts. Accmar’s pedestal bases come with two access plates – one in the front and one in the back – to give unobstructed access to any component or connection housed in the lower portion of the unit.

Lastly, to meet strict UL requirements, a solid barrier must separate the water from the electrical connections – and a wide angled base provides the space needed to incorporate that barrier. A UL seal of endorsement gives customers the benefit of a safe, reliable, durable and easy to maintain pedestal.

Contact Accmar Equipment Company in FL, USA on email: [email protected]

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Malaysian marina opts for cost-effective dredge optionDanga Bay Marina, a modern full-service 150-berth facility located in Johor Bahru on the south coast of Malaysia, has purchased a Versi-Dredge 7012 HP dredger from IMS Dredge for use in the marina and surrounding estuary waters. The marina, which opened in 2009, is part of a waterfront development that is still up for expansion.

The MYP at METSFurther to last year’s exciting re-launch of the Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) at METS, Amsterdam, organisers Amsterdam RAI are honing plans for 2013.

As a dedicated showcase for companies manufacturing and marketing a broad range of marina and yard equipment, the MYP attracts marina developers, owners and operators from all over the world who can also take full advantage of all there is to see throughout METS – the world’s largest marine trade show.

MYP highlights include industry presentations on the Marina Stage and an invitation-only marina reception; both of which make for valuable extra educational and networking opportunities.

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For use within the marina basin and for nearby river deepening and peripheral mangrove swamp maintenance, the dredger has many key features and benefits. “It can dig down to 9.1m depths and maintains one-truck transportability. No other dredge in its class can do this,” says IMS global sales director, Ryan Horton. “The most important advantage of our dredge in marinas, however, is that it requires no cable rigging to dredge. Most dredges use underwater anchors or anchors on pilings to move themselves backwards and forwards or side to side. The Versi-Dredge can manoeuvre in between pilings and dredge marina berths very fast without using a push boat. This also saves on fuel,” he continues.

Movement is accomplished by means of the patented Starwheel Drive system, two wheels – one on each side of the dredger – that propel it forwards, backwards and sideways. The wheels can be used on the surface when dredging in sludgy bottom materials or on the bottom for positive traction in heavy mud and sand.

The 7012 HP at Danga Bay can pump silt through a 305mm discharge line up to 1km away and, using its Broadcaster

discharge attachment, can quickly create a deep channel. Furthermore, the cutter head is horizontal so as to create a smooth, even bottom profile with no ridges that collect silt.

Najib Ariffin, who represents IMS Dredges in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, delivered the unit – as a first for Johor state – but confirms that the unit has provenance in the region. “It has been used in similar situations in other

parts of Malaysia such as in Penang Port’s Tanjung Marina since around 2006,” he says.

The dredger is being operated by the Danga Bay Marina developers/owners. They have in-house operating personnel, trained up by IMS upon purchase of the unit, and have thus adopted an approach that is finding favour throughout the market. “There is a trend in the marina industry to invest in a dredge system instead of hiring a contractor,” Ryan Horton confirms.

“Buying a dredge and using it one time may actually be less expensive than hiring a contractor once and having zero equity in the equipment. We see people hire contractors two or three times before they realise they are throwing money away. If the marina has a perpetual silt problem where a channel needs to be cleaned every year or every other year, buying a dredge is the only smart thing to do. The transportability of the Versi-Dredge and the affordability of a complete system landed anywhere in the world makes it a smart choice,” he adds.

Contact IMS Dredge in KS, USA on email: [email protected]

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Floating in the floodAn award-winning amphibious home, designed and developed by German planning and design firm, Deutsche Marina Consult, offers a solution for high-risk flood areas and disaster zones.

‘Noah’s Modern Home’ has been designed to move up and down along two poles that anchor to the ground. Additional security

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Last year, the home was awarded the EconStar prize at the Bauinnova Fair for buildings in disaster areas.Further information: Deutsche Marina Consult, email: [email protected]

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Upgrade hoist with top beam extensionBrewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina in Branford, Connecticut, recently took delivery of a new Marine Travelift (MT) 50 BFM II mobile boat hoist to replace a 40-year-old Marine Travelift 50 AMO. Installed in February, the machine (above) is now working alongside two MT 15-ton mobile boat hoists.

The selected 50 BFM II features a Cummins diesel engine, sound suppression kit, two-speed hoists and the important options of wireless remote and a sailboat top beam extension.

The top beam extension is crucial to improving efficiency at the yard as it provides additional clearance of a sailboat’s backstay or forestay when it is suspended in the slings. This means that a larger number of vessels can be lifted without the need to adjust any rigging. There is no need to dismantle the forestay, which reduces stress on the mast and gives a greater ground clearance to the keel during lifting. The extension is also of benefit when lifting power boats with forward-mounted superstructures.

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To maintain consistency and provide an extra measure of efficiency and safety, the wireless remote control unit is laid out in the same format as the controls in the operator cab. This provides critical mechanical back-up if the transmitter becomes damaged.

Brewer Yacht Yards & Marinas (BYY) is an important MT customer and machines are in use at the majority of its facilities. Brewer Bruce & Johnson’s Marina purchased its original MT machine, a 9-ton AMO, in 1970. The next purchase, a 50-ton AMO, started work in Branford in June 1973 and was joined by two MT 15 BFM hoists in 1986 and 2005.Contact Marine Travelift in WI, USA on email: [email protected]

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Marina & Yard Pavilion Drop anchor at the MYP during METS and at the World Marina ConferenceAmsterdam RAI, organiser of METS, has expanded its focus on the ongoing developing marina industry to become the

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World Marina Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s a business and networking opportunity not to be missed!

The right port of callMoor up for a three-day stay at the MYP and meet marina owners and operators from around the world. The MYP, dedicated to all kinds of equipment for the global network of marinas and associated boatyards, is the marina industry hot spot at METS. METS is the biggest and only global trade exhibition for the marine leisure industry and that is why exhibitors and attendees fl y in from all over the world to connect and do business.

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The right placeThe established and renowned World Marina Conference Istanbul in June 2014 offers cutting edge education and networking, with limited sponsor booths available for all marina related parties. The event is presented by ICOMIA and Dentur and organised by the ICOMIA Marinas Group, Amsterdam RAI and NTSR. In Amsterdam and in Turkey the marina experts have joined forces.

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