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Front cover: Palapa Marina in Simpson Bay, St Maarten, is a family-run operation with 22 megayacht slips for vessels up to 250 feet. Claimed to be the first megayacht marina on the island, it has since been joined by several facilities catering specifically for the large yacht sector. St Maarten Shipyard has now broadened the appeal by offering megayacht repairs. See p. 25

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World Focus: Greece 16Although beset by financial and bureaucratic problems, Greece has essential ingredients that make for a future prime yachting hub. Eliza Salpisti reports

Yard Operations 21Joe Ueberroth of BellPort Group in California shares his views on successful yard management and Sarah Devlin reports on a new superyacht servicing facility in St Maarten.

Boatyard Equipment 29Hoists, trailers and boat stands - recent deliveries and product developments

Stacks & Yards 39A unique drystack in build in France, new facilities in the USA and a full-house for the Saxon Wharf drystack in the UK

Pontoon decking 45New products and recent installations underscore the ever increasing choices available for new or retrofit decking projects

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One good ideaCorrect machinery, carefully calculated rack configurations, adequate hardstand, sufficient car parking and efficient customer service are key components to successful drystack operation. And, around the world – especially in the United States – there are hundreds of drystack facilities that thrive using this formula.

Traditional drystack operation is proven, viable and, at its best, meets or exceeds customer expectations. But, as in any area where potential looms large, there is much scope for innovation.

Drystack has enormous potential, especially in developed boating markets where there are insufficient wet berths to meet boater demands and planning approval for wet marinas is difficult to obtain.

Drystacks can be ugly. They can also be housed in beautiful architect designed buildings that enhance the environment – both practically and aesthetically. Specialist companies have made exciting bids in the quest to design the best concept, and forklift manufacturers have developed ever better machines. Most innovators would, however, concede that one size doesn’t fit all.

Vertical Yacht Storage Systems (VYSS) in the USA has taught us that by building vertically and utilising overhead crane technology we can stack bigger boats at higher levels. VYSS also combines its drystack with condominiums, a multi-use approach also promoted by Australian company, Automated Marine Technology (AMT). AMT stresses that drystacks can be rendered more affordable if run in concert with other uses such as general storage, garaging for cars and RVs, restaurants, shops and even function rooms.

Aero-Docks, also from the USA, has developed a system that utilises carousel transport technology to double the number of vessels that can be stored in the same amount of space as is available in average forklift operations.

Other systems of note include the Blue Ring concept of underground drystack built in multi-storey layers like a circular car park; the computer controlled moving steel gantry system from Résidence Boat that can launch or retrieve up to 70 boats an hour; and the Phar’O self-service, fully-automated 24/7 drystack in Marseillan-Plage, France, in operation since 2007. All of these developments are French and, logically, France fits the bill perfectly as a country where planning permission for new wet marinas is unobtainable and berth shortage is, in places, acute. Innovation here is definitely driven on a ‘needs must’ basis.

Which brings us to the latest French concept – of converting a disused drydock in Dieppe into a 300-slot drystack (see p. 39). The keynote speaker at the UK Marina Conference in May (see p. 9) set us all thinking about the potential impact of just ‘one good idea’. This ‘one good idea’ for Dieppe is intriguing, innovative and could pave the way for an exciting new approach to drystack.

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Keeping up to date on trends and predictionsUK: The 2011 Marina Conference held in Southampton 25th-26th May was a lively and informative event, attracting 135 delegates from the UK and overseas for a day and a half of presentations and workshops, a conference networking dinner and half-day field trip to nearby Saxon Wharf (see p.43).

Nick Maris, CEO Camper & Nicholsons Marinas:“The centre of gravity of our industry is shifting east. There are over 200 marinas in process in China alone. We have to learn service lessons from eastern marinas but we also have valuable skills we can give to them. We’ve had several bad years in the Caribbean although it’s up 30% this year and business is good further south in Brazil. The Med presents a mixed picture with over capacity in Spain and stability in the Balearics and the south of France. Increase in capacity in Italy has put pressure on rates. The bright spot in Europe is Turkey, Egypt is suffering temporary problems and over supply in the Middle East will take time to sort.”David Holley, CEO Peters and May“Boat sales and brokerage business depends on seasonal trends but it’s been 40% down in the Med. The same clients are there but catering for different people – often for the very high end market. People who were buying 40m boats are still buying but the 20m buyers have stopped. There are lots of exports to the Far East although there’s also a high standard of quality build there but the Middle East is very slow. Overall we’re optimistic about growth but it depends on the economy – carry on building marinas and we’ll try to fill them.”

The UK Marina Conference was organised by The British Marine Federation (BMF) and The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) and supported by the UK and Europe Certified Marina Manager (CMM) Group. It was sponsored by Walcon Marine.

For further information on the CMM courses available from the BMF, contact Deidre Williams on email: [email protected]

Presentations took in varied themes with a keen eye on assessing the current state of the industry and the challenges faced by marina operators. Specialists gave overviews on marina sustainability, the state of play at UK inland marinas, changes to licensing rules for dredging activities, torts and employment laws and practice, and electricity metering. An update was given on the re-launch of the TYHA Five Gold Anchor Scheme (see p.55).

Dr Peter Jansen, representing ICOMIA, discussed the benefits of marinas in urban waterfront development and keynote speaker, David Smith of Global Futures & Foresight, gave an engaging overview of ‘2011 and beyond’. He stressed the value of customer service in shaping the future of small businesses – “endorsements are key to customer decisions” – and set attendees thinking about how to boost their profits by suggesting “one good idea may be all you need.”

The current state of the industry was debated by a panel of four, each with differing areas of expertise.Sarah Treseder, CEO Royal Yachting Association:“We’re dealing with known negatives. People’s pockets are feeling it, there’s

a loss of corporate market and less money to spend but, as an industry, we’ve been reasonably buoyant. There are really exciting opportunities to come in the UK in 2012 and the 2012 factor is already being felt. It [The Olympics] can only bring good to the maritime sector. Staycations and social media are also helping. We have to be strong and positive and tough, and start to think about the value of things in different ways.”

Rob Stevens, CEO British Marine Federation“The five big UK builders are doing pretty well but cut backs might create problems when we do come out of recession. Dealers are struggling for credit as finance still remains a big issue. At the BMF we are working with banks to try to unlock credit. The signs are good for the Southampton Boat Show [in September] but customers are incredibly tight fisted and in the marina sector I know that boats are being lost to overseas marinas especially in Scandinavia. Demand in the UK overall is very flat for boat buying and we are trying to help by promoting boating at local levels as this is affordable marketing. We’re in pretty good shape but not coming out of the recession yet.”

Debbie Burns, UK and Europe CMM chairman (fifth from left) joins newly qualified CMMs at the conference. L to r: Kevin Baird, Quay Marinas, UK; Alison Wakelin, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, UK; Charlie Chapman, Parkstone Yacht Harbour, UK; Mieke Vleugels, Jachthaven Wetterwille, Netherlands; Peter de Regt, Marina Port Zelande, Netherlands; and Allison Madden, Tingdene Marinas, UK. Paal Janson, Dun Laoghaire Marina, Ireland; Jose Massapina, Marina de Albufeira, Portugal; and Emanuele Rinaldi, Italy, also received their CMM certificates.

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Revamp for centrepiece marinaISRAEL: Marina Tel Aviv, the shoreline centrepiece of Israel’s largest city and cultural capital, recently underwent a major renovation. SF Marina replaced the facility’s old, dilapidated piers with floating concrete pontoons and breakwater.

In giving the marina a facelift and bringing it up to international standards, SF Marina worked with Typhoon Contractors to drive new piles and install an SF 400 floating breakwater and SF 1040 and 1024 pontoons. All work was completed strategically without displacing yachts at the 320-berth marina.

Marina Tel Aviv accommodates vessels up to 20m in length and is home to many liveaboards. Designed as a destination for both locals and tourists, the marina was developed ten years ago on redundant port land. Its grounds are home to a shipyard, chandlery, yacht and charter brokers, a surfing club and sailing school, a sailmaker and diving centre. A new boardwalk on the northern side of the marina allows visitors to stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the view.

Going green at Bay Club MarinaUSA: The Bay Club Hotel and Marina on Shelter Island in San Diego, has recently completed installation of an environmentally friendly dock system that it claims is the first on the west coast of the USA to comprise solely recycled or recyclable elements.

from low profile, energy efficient blue LED power pedestals, which look spectacular at night, and dock signage is completely solar powered.

Permitting for the project took dockmaster, Shelley Griffin, a year to obtain, and work was completed within a tight 12-week timeframe. All vessels remained in the marina during the project.

The Bay Club Marina was the very first marina on Shelter Island and was built in 1959. It is currently a participant in the Port of San Diego’s Green Business Challenge, and Griffin is also seeking LEED certification for the marina and is in the process of becoming a LEED Green Associate through a local training programme.

The docks were manufactured and installed by Blue Water Marine & Dock Specialties of Hawaii, which has completed many similar projects in Hawaii and the South Pacific over the past 15 years.

Made from 100% recyclable aluminium, the dock structure boasts a

sliding cleat and finger system – also a first in California. The timber look-alike ‘Moistureshield’ decking is made from post-consumer recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDP) originating from milk jugs, plastic grocery bags, pallet wraps and detergent bottles.

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Surrounded by owners and partners of Bay Club Marina and the chairman of the Port of San Diego, dockmaster Shelley Griffin cuts the ribbon at the official opening ceremony.


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More land bought for Zhongshan projectCHINA: Keppel Land of Singapore has acquired an additional 66 hectares of waterfront land in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, to further develop its first waterfront residential cum marina development in China.

New yard boost on Florida’s west coastUSA: Diversified Yacht Services (DYS) has broken ground on a new boatyard and marina at 751 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Meyers Beach, Florida – the former site of the Fort Meyers Beach Marina.

BR and C&N sign MOUBRAZIL: Brazil’s leading marina group, BR Marinas, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (C&N) to cooperate in the growth of luxury marinas in Brazil.

Antonio Carlos Lobato, chairman and founder of BR Marinas, said that the country’s continuing economic development has led to an increasing demand for marinas and superyacht facilities. “Our customers are also seeking international standards of service,” he added. “We feel C&N’s unrivalled international experience and long tradition of excellence will help us accelerate the delivery of those standards.”

The key purpose of the partnership

is to develop C&N Marinas in Brazil and for both parties to benefit from technology exchange and marketing cross promotion. C&N Marinas CEO, Nick Maris, said he was “delighted to be working with the acknowledged leader of Brazil’s marina market.”

“We have jointly identified certain marinas which could form the core of a network of C&N marinas which would link with our Caribbean, Mediterranean and other international marinas,” he explained.

The old marina building has been removed and construction has begun on a new 60,000 sq ft service facility. DYS will provide comprehensive services for all types of vessel in an indoor climate-controlled structure built to withstand hurricane winds of up to 150 miles per hour.

Fuel will also be available on the property, which will also feature more than 20 rental slips for boats of 30-80 feet in length.

The company is installing a 150-ton travel lift, of a make to be finalised, which will have capacity to haul boats

up to 120ft long out of the water. Such a hoist is a rarity on the west coast of Florida where owners of vessels of 60ft and above are used to travelling to the Ft Lauderdale/Miami area for their annual service. DYS is also offering a fully-enclosed paint booth; also unique on Florida’s gulf coast.

“DYS has earned a reputation for quality and reliability that is catapulting growth,” said DYS chief operating officer, Ryan Levi. “This new facility is a significant milestone for our company and it will greatly enhance the area’s appeal to boaters as well.”

Targeted at the upper-income sector, the project is expected to be launched next year and will feature around 1,650 villas, condominium units and serviced apartments. Approximately 30% of the total land area will be used

to create channels and waterways for private berthing of about 550 boats. A clubhouse, sailing academy and comprehensive recreational facilities also form part of the plan.

Fronting the Xijang River, the

development – now with a total area of 86 hectares – is about a 20-minute drive to the city centre, and within a 100km radius of six international and domestic airports and a network of ferry services to Hong Kong and Macau.

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Global turnout for World Marinas conferenceSINGAPORE: A truly global audience gathered on 10th-11th May for the 2011 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. Organised by the Informa Yacht Group and ICOMIA Marinas Group and held in Asia for the first time ever, 270 delegates attended from Europe, the Middle East, Korea, China, Thailand, India, the USA, Hong Kong, Australia and, of course, Singapore.

“The impressive turnout at the conference this year has shown that Asia is the new frontier,” said YP Loke, chairman of Singapore Boating Industry Association (SBIA). “SBIA are really delighted to have hosted such a successful conference. From the content presented and discussions that took place, it was clear that there is dramatic development and huge growth happening in the region.”

The conference programme covered content in marina operations and management as well as planning and development. Panel sessions and presentations covered the state of the global marina industry with discussions on drystack storage, best practice operational issues, effective online marina promotion and marina industry education and training.

Particular emphasis was placed on environmental issues and on emerging markets, with panel sessions devoted to updates on marina/boating developments and opportunities in

Russia, the Middle East, South East Asia, South America, China, Korea and India.

Networking breaks allowed delegates to visit over 25 sponsor booths, where companies showcased their products and services, and further networking opportunities included an evening drinks reception, and a dinner buffet held at One°15 Marina Club. A field trip on 12th May comprised visits to One°15 Marina

Club, Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, Raffles Marina and, finally, to Marina at Keppel Bay prior to the opening of the BoatAsia show.

Highlight announcements during the conference included presentation of the 2011 Jack Nichol award (see p.15), the re-launch of the TYHA Gold Anchor scheme (see p. 55) and official confirmation of an MOU between Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and BR Marinas (see p.11).

Articles based on presentations given at World Marinas will appear in future issues of Marina World.

L to r: Oscar Siches CMM, manager Pantalan del Mediterraneo, Mallorca, Spain, Julia Hallam, publishing director Marina World and John Hogan, managing director Superior Marinas, Australia, share a joke during a networking break.

Peter Methven, senior vice president ICOMIA, delivers keynote speech on developing new boating markets in Asia and the Middle East.

Delegates maximised networking opportunities by visiting over 25

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Mandurah nets 2011 ‘Jack Nichol’Mandurah Ocean Marina of Western Australia won the 2011 PIANC MEDA ‘Jack Nichol’ award. The MEDA – Marina Excellence Design Award – is one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for design excellence and effectively positions Mandurah Ocean Marina in the ranks of the world’s best marinas.

Could you win the 2012 Jack Nichol MEDA?The PIANC Recreational Navigation Commission invites applications for the 2012 Marina Excellence Design Award. Anyone may submit an application for consideration.

Revamp complete in RhodesGREECE: Refurbishment and extension work at Nea Marina Rodos on the historic island of Rhodes nears completion. Italian company Ingemar has installed over 520m of heavy-duty aluminium floating pontoons giving the marina over 400 berths for boats of 10-25m in length.

The overall project included an extension to the breakwater, construction of a large workshop dock, development of a special zone dedicated to boat storage and important civil works for services and commercial activities including residential constructions and sports facilities.

As the marina was designed to host large yachts, Ingemar designed a new line of heavy-duty aluminium pontoon and walkway which is said to offer all the benefits of standard aluminium structures while offering similar performance to heavier steel framed pontoons. The pontoons are anchored by block and chain and are decked in tropical timber.

Owned and operated by the City of Mandurah and developed by LandCorp, the marina was built in several phases between 1999 and 2006 to provide

total mooring capacity for 639 boats. Following a competitive tender process, LandCorp commissioned Poralu Marine to install floating aluminium pontoons with Ecostyle recyclable polypropylene tiled decking. It was, however, envisaged as even more than just an environmentally friendly boat basin.

“The Mandurah Ocean Marina concept centred on the development of Australia’s first fully integrated marina, incorporating public green spaces, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and

quality homes suitable for higher density living in coastal conditions,” explained LandCorp chief executive, Ross Holt.

“Each member of the project team brought a unique set of skills, expertise and market knowledge to the design phase,” he added. “By pooling ideas and talent, together we were able to not only transform a 30 year vision for Mandurah into reality but create a development so beautifully planned that it has earned a place in marina history.”

The Commission will evaluate the submissions and make a decision based on the functionality, aesthetics and environmental sustainability of the marina design. The winner will be announced at the PIANC AGM in May 2012 and details will be published in the PIANC Bulletin and on the association’s website.

Award criteria and requirements

can be downloaded from: www.pianc.org/awardsjacknichol.php and applications should be sent to Dr Fabiana Maccarini, Secretary PIANC Recreational Navigation Commission by email: [email protected] (tel: + 39 33 1871 7874)

The deadline for submissions is 30th September 2011.

Mandurah Ocean Marina project director, Chris Carman (left) accepts the 2011 MEDA from PIANC chairman, Elio Ciralli.


Waking up to its ‘coastal’ potentialWith location, climate and unique geographical assets on its side, Greece has all the makings of a key sailing hub. Unwieldy bureaucracy has mostly hampered timely development of much needed marina facilities but, at last, change is afoot. Eliza Salpisti reports

Greece presents a unique combination of parameters that should push it to the top of the world’s marine tourism destinations. The country has a coastline of over 15,000km, a number of beautiful islands, protected sea areas covering thousands of square meters, a soft climate (despite the major climate change and natural disasters occurring all over the world), unique sunshine and sunset, interesting and varied scenery (mountains meeting the sea) and the cleanest and safest waters in the Mediterranean.

The islands are the country’s chief morphological characteristic and an integral part of its civilisation and tradition. Greek territory comprises 6,000 islands and islets, scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea. This is a truly unique phenomenon on the European continent and, furthermore, no two islands are the same. The Archipelago of the Aegean Sea is one of the most picturesque sailing areas in the world with its 1,415 islands.

It is a special sailing destination for yachtsmen seeking action due to the famous ‘meltemia’ winds. The Ionian Sea is also an ideal sailing area and somewhat more peaceful than the Aegean. It is known for its verdant landscape, beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters and charming villages.

Lack of berthsMarine tourism activities and yachting in Greece were basically shaped back in the 1960s. Potential for great growth was recognised and activities enjoyed continuous increase until 2009. Despite the increasing need for additional mooring berths and the variety of services offered (from exceptional to non-existent), Greece kept on attracting tourists - admirers of all aforementioned qualities. Yachtsmen chose to visit a destination for its unparalleled natural beauty and for island hopping to networks characterised by small in between mile distances, all of which meant they could plan a varied and

safe vacation.

The Greek marina market also embraced floating pontoons as a means to realise marina planning and construction during the mid 1990s. This offered a solution to the

problem of lack of berths while providing the means for an eco friendly approach to marina construction. It enabled projects to blend with the country’s landscape and not forcefully intervene with its exceptionally beautiful coastline and landscape.

Current competitionAlthough still attracting yachtsmen, Greece currently faces a major challenge from competitive Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy, Croatia and Turkey. All of these have significantly developed their marine tourism and yachting activities. Investment in marina infrastructure, the quality of services offered and strategic communication plans have attracted an increasing number of tourists to these neighbouring countries where, mindful of the benefits to local economies, concerted efforts have been made to strengthen and promote marine tourism.

According to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Greece currently has only 20 fully functioning organised marinas, offering a total of 6,845 mooring berths. The site www.investingreece.gov.gr presents additional marina projects in progress and refers to the efforts initiated by the GNTO and a number of the country’s 13 administrative regions for the implementation of a programme to create an integrated network of anchoring and related services for boats along the Greek coasts. This

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Marinetek heavy-duty pontoons installed at Ios Island Marina in the Aegean Sea.

Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr George Nikiatiades, pictured here at Kos Marina, recently referred to marinas as an investment opportunity and a means to boost tourism in Greece.


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programme is now nearing completion. New modern marinas, hotel ports and safe boat moorings already operate or are in the process of initiating operations to meet the increasing needs of yachtsmen.

In May 2011, Greece was awarded the Blue Flag for 387 beaches and nine marinas, making it second place (after Spain) among 41 countries for clean coasts, and gaining a valuable qualification for marketing purposes.

The investment regimeThe major reason why Greece lags behind the competition in the marine tourism field is primarily due to the immensely time-consuming investment regime for the creation and development of modern marina facilities. This is characterised as a ‘bureaucracy without precedent’ (or, as local media often puts it, the ‘signatures marathon’). It results in unfavourable conditions for Greek and foreign investors and basically cultivates a preventative situation for any interested party wishing to invest in Greece in the area of marina planning, development and administration.

The shift In the midst of the severe economic breakdown, the Hellenic Parliament has adopted a new law this year to restructure local government bodies and decentralise administration. Known as the ‘Kallikratis Programme’, the law makes substantial changes to the country’s administrative structure. For the Greek marina market, such law reinforcement basically creates the conditions for handling the time-consuming investment regime in a more effective way, through properly organised technical departments within each local authority/municipality.

Change has also been taking place at the Directorate of Tourist Harbours, the umbrella group of the GNTO and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism that is responsible for the permitting of marina projects submitted by private investors (Greeks or foreigners) or local authorities. Since 2010, the Directorate has undertaken dynamic initiatives to deal with the challenge of investment interest in Greek territory.

Despite the current economic climate and the major delays, Greece is now concentrating efforts on spurring economic growth and development

through tourism and is placing emphasis on themed tourism, finally giving priority to marine tourism through marina infrastructure development. One can actually say that the negative local economic crisis has ironically had a positive effect in that marine tourism will finally get the attention it needs in order to boost local economy and give Greece a highly competitive position in the market.

Predictions for the year 2011 regarding tourism figures in general are significantly positive, primarily because of (a) the dynamic entry of low cost airlines to the Greek market (b) the decrease of coastal shipping fares (c) facilitation of the visa issuing process (target markets) (d) the decrease in hotel prices and (e) the fact that Greece is still considered as a safe destination (in contrast with the waterfront of the southern Mediterranean). Aforementioned parameters contribute significantly to attracting tourists, who have better and cheaper access to their preferred Greek destinations. Yachtsmen and other marine tourism enthusiasts now have the chance to travel more cheaply to Greece and reach even the most isolated islands on more favourable terms than before.

Temporary solutionYet, the problem remains. The lack of berths will not be solved under the existing permitting regime for another couple of years. The issue of new, less time-consuming permitting measures is imperative if Greece wishes to gain a position in the marine tourism field and ultimately get ahead of the competition. One interim solution is seasonal permitting.

Seasonal permitting for installation of floating facilities is a temporary solution that can basically cover the need for additional berths during the months of June to September, when Greece sees a significant increase in demand. The specific legislation for the scheme is significantly less time-consuming with regards to the permitting procedure but is applicable only to relatively small size project installations. It does, however, temporarily overcome the intensive problem of insufficient berths by up to 80% in the case of existing harbours and small sized ports. Even the most isolated Greek islands with a protected natural port can benefit. Seasonal floating installations can also become permanent once project permitting is granted for a complete marina project.

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New investorsIn February 2011, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr George Nikitiades, during his speech at the Urban Land Institute Conference in Paris, cited marinas as an investment opportunity. The new ‘Incentives Law’ (voted in in February 2011), which favours the creation of upper class tourist infrastructure by supporting investments which upgrade the quality of facilities, also includes a variety of incentives such as tax exemptions, cash grants, leasing subsidies or a combination of these, depending on the geographical area and the size of the investment. In some cases, the incentives cover up to 50% of the overall investment value. As the Deputy Minister characteristically said: “The current government not only welcomes but reacts differently to investors, understanding their needs and has put in place mechanisms to support them.”

“In this new tourism environment, which does need additional infrastructure, facilities and services, both the Government and the private sector are creating investment opportunities for the cruise market, for special facilities, such as golf courses, marinas, congress centres, and others, which will help enhance the existing tourism product,” he added.

In addition, according to the Minister of State, Mr Harris Pamboukis, the recently voted legislation ‘Accelerating Implementation and Transparency of Strategic Investments’ aims to create a friendly environment for investment projects that generate large-scale investments with a positive multiplying effect on GDP. Deputy Minister Nikitiades, in turn, also announced “fast track”, one stop shop services for investors in the tourism industry.

Furthermore, according to Mr Nikitiades, the Greek National Tourism Organisation is to be radically reformed, becoming a more flexible, effective and less costly organisation for promotion and marketing activities (mainly through the internet and social media).

Shift exampleA characteristic example of the shift that prompts authorities to eye marine tourism and yachting as sources of economic development can be seen

in Thessaloniki. Facing the Gulf of Thermaikos, Thessaloniki – which is the second largest city in Greece - is perhaps the only seaside city in the country that has no marina. Paradoxically, it also has huge scope for marinas with the longest urban coastal waterfront in Europe!

A new strategy to redevelop the city’s major waterfront is not only ambitious but represents a real shift from the way the waterfront has previously been treated. As the new visionary mayor of Thessaloniki, Giannis Boutaris, has often commented, Thessaloniki is a city-harbour with its ‘back’ turned to the sea. Cultural buildings such as theatres, music halls and convention centres built on Thessaloniki’s waterfront have their ‘back’ to the water.

It is also forbidden for leisure boats to moor up along the coastline and the municipality is trying to find a path through the various ministries to successfully overcome this problem.

The new design, which will give local residents and tourists access to a wonderful waterfront that has remained unexploited for years, involves the construction of five marinas and fully equipped modern nautical athletic centres.

It is worth noting that the port of Thessaloniki is one of the two most important export and transit hubs in Greece and the main seaport serving the Balkan hinterland. It is also the nearest European port to the Balkans and the Black Sea Zone and enjoys a strategic position as the crossroads between east and west. The first marina will be located on the first pier belonging to the Thessaloniki Port Authority and a project

contractor will be appointed by the end of 2011 through a concession contract. The marina will have capacity for 218 berths for boats of all sizes including megayachts, a land area of 0.6 hectares for harbour facilities, shops and restaurants at the city’s waterfront, and an additional land area of 0.9 hectares for boat storage and repair facilities.

Nautical events Part of the plan to improve promotional activities for marine tourism and marina infrastructure in Greece should involve making better marketing use of sailing events organised by the nautical athletic associations

and yacht clubs. For instance, media representatives from around the world should be officially invited to attend events such as the International Aegean Sailing Rally and the North Aegean International Sailing Week as these kinds of marketing activities will significantly boost Greece’s profile in terms of nautical tourism. Such events are hosted annually during the summer when climate conditions are favourable for the organisation of open sea sailing championships. The events offer everlasting memories to participants and spectators.

This year the North Aegean International Sailing Week will be jointly organised with the National Offshore Sailing Championship from the Thessaloniki Offshore Racing Club and the Hellenic Sailing Federation under the aegis of Skopelos Municipality in the amazing island of Skopelos (North Sporades islands, Aegean). It will be held from 6th-13th August. It is estimated that over 40 entrants from nautical clubs all over Greece and overseas will take part.

Greece has the potential to become a yachting paradise. Local economy can be significantly boosted through the creation of modern marina facilities and nautical athletic centres that will basically provide Greeks with open access to waterfront all over the country. The shift has already begun and a promising future is ahead. Better late than never…Eliza Salpisti MSc is a marine tourism and communication professional based in Thessaloniki, Greece. She can be contacted on email: [email protected]

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People make the biggest differenceJoe Ueberroth, chairman of BellPort Group based in Newport Beach, California, has realised an ambition to create and operate a shipyard that offers five-star service. He talks to Robert Wilkes

“People make the difference,” Joe Ueberroth insists. “A shipyard looks like a lot of bulky equipment and heavy machinery, but that’s just a small part of it. We’re a team of highly skilled craftsmen, artisans and technicians with very specialised skills. If you want to modernise a traditional yacht - while maintaining its charm - you need all of that.”

Ueberroth is a California-based business leader and long-time resident of Newport Beach. He was first introduced to the marina industry through his involvement in the hospitality industry and he started the BellPort Group in 1996 when he saw an opportunity to apply the hospitality model to the marina industry.

The BellPort Group manages two marinas and owns and operates two shipyards. The facilities span from Lido Island Marina in Newport Beach, California, to Deer Harbor Marina on Orcas Island in Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. BellPort Newport Harbor Shipyard is the largest of its two shipyards and the flagship operation. The other is BellPort Anacapa Marine Services in Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, California. Jesse Salem, co-owner and president of BellPort Group,

handles the day-to-day management of all the properties in the group.

Located in the heart of Newport Harbor, the company’s full-service shipyard opened 25 years ago and Ueberroth acquired it for BellPort in 2006. The shipyard is well equipped to service megayachts (in water) and supports its remodelling and other projects with wood and metal shops, sophisticated painting capabilities and a wide variety of skilled technicians.

Anacapa is located on the California coast 60 miles north of Los Angeles.

The Oxnard/Ventura coastline has access to the Channel Islands recreational boating area and is a vibrant and growing boating scene. Among other improvements, BellPort is investing in new docks, piers and heavier lifting capabilities.

Ueberroth is not your average shipyard operator. He is a former partner in The Contrarian Group, an investment firm supported by General Electric Investments. During his tenure there, the firm had notable successes, including one of the hotel industry’s great consolidations between Hilton, Promus Hotel Corp, DoubleTree, Guest Quarters and Red Lion. He is currently on the boards of eight companies and is an owner of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Course in Monterey, California. Among other holdings, Ueberroth is the majority owner of world leading marina builder, Bellingham Marine.

So, what is the Ueberroth approach to operating a five-star boatyard?

Q: BellPort Newport Harbor Shipyard contradicts the traditional image of a shipyard - usually a grimy, industrial place. Your shipyard is spotless and sits in of one of the most beautiful yacht harbours in the world. Does that fit with your hospitality business strategy?

A: Absolutely. A squared away yard is a reflection of the pride we take in our work. The members of my staff are skilled craftsmen and first-rate technical specialists. Our standards are consistent with the exceptional yachts we are privileged to work on.

Q: Where do your customers come from?

A: They come from all around the world. We’re currently working on a yacht with a home port in Siberia. We also go to where they are when necessary. We had a crew in China recently, a painting team. The owner was concerned that he couldn’t get the quality he wanted in China, so he sent for our paint crew.

Q: How do you market your yard?

A: We do very little outright marketing. We rely on word of mouth and repeat business. We’re known for getting it right the first time, and owners and captains are looking for that. A yacht,

Pegasus, a 1973 Grand Banks ‘Europa’, further to refit at the BellPort Newport Harbor Shipyard. Her engines and systems were upgraded and her wood-accent features restored.

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Q: In the current economic downturn, some yacht owners have been putting off work. Are you starting to see the effects of delayed maintenance?

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compromise quality because safety is too important. In fact, we’re doing jobs for customers who went to other yards, tried quick fixes and had problems. Eventually a boat will come into the yard that’s been sitting in the slip, after it hasn’t been used for a very long time. That’s really asking for problems.

Q: What other effects of the economic climate have you seen?

A: In most areas, the number of yards is going down. Some yard owners have quit the business and sold to waterfront property developers. That’s not for us. Our facility is unique and we like what we do. That goes for both our shipyards. We’re investing in new docks and expanding our capabilities at our Anacapa facility.

Q: What kinds of challenging projects have you had?

A: The crew loves to work on a beautiful older yacht. The challenge is to retrofit it with modern technology while keeping its classic lines and traditional charm. It’s one of the most satisfying projects we do, especially to the craftsmen in the wood shop.

Q: So what’s the secret to operating a great boatyard?

A: It always comes down to people… finding them, inspiring them, retaining them. We’re very proud of our people.

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Positioning St. Martin as a full-service megayacht destinationBig happenings are afoot in St. Martin, along the northeastern edge (or Leeward Islands) of the Lesser Antilles. KMI Sea-Lift of Washington, USA, recently completed a custom-built 75-ton hauling machine for the St. Maarten Shipyard in Simpson Bay Lagoon at what is arguably one of the largest megayacht destinations in the Caribbean. Now, the island is positioning itself as a repair destination as well. Sarah Devlin reports

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St. Martin has been touched by nearly every exploration party throughout the past five-plus centuries. Spanish, British, French and Dutch influences abound throughout the island and, to this day, it is considered part of the French Antilles to the north (where it is named ‘Saint Martin’) and is considered part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the south (where it is named ‘Sint Maarten’). Although acreage on the French side of the island is higher, the population on both sides remains about equal, a factor which makes for a bustling Dutch community.

St. Maarten is home to one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean, second only to San Juan in Puerto Rico. The airport is situated next to

St. Maarten Shipyard so incoming travellers receive a spectacular view of the marina and amenities as they touch down. Many of those travellers

are sportfishermen or wealthy jet setters looking for a traditional blue-lagoon getaway on St. Martin itself or at neighbouring St. Barths and Anguilla.

Island marinas take the superyacht sector very seriously indeed. Examples include IGY Simpson Bay, a 120-slip megayacht community, and nearby IGY Yacht Club at Isle de Sol with 45 slips exclusively designed for yachts of 80-360 feet. Family run Palapa Marina also in Simpson Bay is said to have been the first megayacht marina in St Maarten and has 22 slips for yachts up to 250 feet and Porto Cupecoy, a protected 54-berth facility, has 11 slips of up to 250 feet. Marina Fort Louis, located in Marigot Bay in French St Martin, offers 150 berths in a deep and well protected lagoon.

However, despite the fact that St Martin has long been a megayacht destination, ship repairs have generally been handled on other islands - such as Trinidad, Puerto Rico and most recently St. Kitts – which have had higher capacity haul-out capabilities for vessels of any significant size. Obviously, this has led to crew and guests spending less time on (and less money in) St. Martin, and more time in transit.

As its name suggests, St. Maarten Shipyard is on the Dutch side of the island. Over the past couple of years it has grown to accommodate yachts up to 250 feet (76m) with 100ft (30m) docks and up to 17ft (5m) of berth-side water. It is one of ten marinas

KMI Sea-Lift installed at St Maarten Shipyard in Simpson Bay Lagoon.

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inside the lagoon and is one of the only facilities that can haul out and service megayachts. The other facility, Bobby’s Marina in Philipsburg on the southern tip of the island, boasts new 150 tonne and 75 tonne Marine Travelift hoists and offers mechanical and glass fibre repairs as well as bottom paint, general fabrication and welding services.

Recently, St. Maarten Shipyard has updated its paint sheds, opened a wood shop, completed a washroom facility, and was readying to receive its new Sea-Lift as Marina World went to press.

“They were using cranes,” explains KMI sales manager, Wade Koning. “This can be so expensive and can take a long time with rigging.” Koning asserts that hauling out with the new lift can take as little as 60 seconds and will save St. Maarten Shipyard money in labour and overhead in the long run. “They’ll pass those savings down to the customer. That’s a selling point for both the machine and the yard.”

The shipyard has undergone other major improvements and enhancements over the past few years, including added water and power outlets, a new sea wall, increased capabilities in the machine shop and additional rental space for subcontractors, which “increases the variety of services available to customers of the yard,” Jeff Boyd, president of the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), says. The yard has recently been resurfaced with a crushed asphalt base to control runoff and the harbour has been dredged to allow for yachts with a deeper keel.

Adding a customised KMI Sea-Lift

was simply next in the plans. “They did go out on a limb,” Koning admits. “This is relatively new compared to other methods, but they had the confidence in us to build a machine that was capable of taking care of their needs.”

Those needs include a cadre of catamarans and yachts up to 90 feet (27m). And, as Boyd says, “the ability to lift larger cats without the danger of compressing the hulls, as is the norm when lifting by crane.”

The Sea-Lift picks up a vessel (whether catamaran or monohull) from beneath, with a system of air bunks to spread the load along the whole length of the boat. According to KMI, it can take two hours to haul out an 80ft x 40ft (24m x 12m) catamaran with a crane and costs the owner US$4,000, whereas a Sea-Lift brings the cost down to about US$1,000. The Sea-Lift expands, contracts and articulates, enters the water beneath the hull, and lifts a boat 10 or so feet in the air to accommodate deep hulls and keels before transporting them. As Koning presents it, the KMI Sea-Lift can move up to 5mph and, due to the machine’s design, vessels can be packed closer together, allowing for more land storage.

The new machine will require a week of on-site assembly and commissioning before entering into full-time use. In the long run, it will offer “better manoeuvrability within the yard as it will articulate and turn in a smaller radius than a [traditional] lift,” Boyd summarises. The steering-wheel drives turn at 180 degrees.

It will also provide “better distribution of the loading on the hull by not lifting

from strap points and alternatively lifting from the entire length of the hull,” he continues.

Koning explains that the 75-ton lift, which was developed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - basically, a computerised model that is tested for structural integrity and stress before actual construction - allowed KMI to develop stronger methods and increase functionality. “And it steers better than anything we’ve designed before,” he adds.

With these new additions, St. Maarten Shipyard will usher in a new era for St. Martin by extending the season and allowing larger vessels to receive service on-site at a place where yachting is a major portion of the area’s economy, as confirmed by Lorraine Talmi from the SMMTA.

“We are literally the marine/yachting capital of the Caribbean,” she says. “In addition to all of the local resident boats and charter boats, each winter season we host the majority of the Caribbean’s megayacht fleet as a home base and we are visited by numerous cruising yachts that travel up and down the island chain.”

St. Maarten Shipyard now offers services that range from electronic repair and installation; glass fibre, metal and wood fabrication; gelcoat repair; hydraulic work; new construction through to logistic help; refuelling; pressure washing; and provisioning. In addition to the KMI Sea-Lift, St. Maarten Shipyard has a 90-ton and 110-ton crane in operation and has plans for a 120-ton lift that could handle boats over 100 feet (30m).

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Specialist hoist for emergency vesselsWith security of ever increasing concern in the United States, more attention is being paid to maintenance and swift deployment of vessels such as fire boats that play a vital part in homeland security.

And, according to US manufacturer Marine Travelift, which has recently supplied a 50 BFMII mobile boat hoist to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), demands for these kinds of specialist hoists may be on the increase as more municipal marinas are starting to handle special vessels.

The FDNY is the largest fire department in the United States and protects 560 miles of waterfront through the use of a fireboat fleet that responds to fires and other emergencies on the waterways, undertakes emergency towing and often saves the lives of distressed swimmers and jet ski riders.

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Haul-out upgrade on Florida KeysMarathon Marina and Boat Yard on the ocean side of Marathon in the Florida Keys has expanded its haul-out capabilities by purchasing a 75 tonne capacity Marine Travelift. Owner and general manager, Dennis Zecca, selected the machine as part of a five-year expansion and upgrade plan for the facility.

“We are seeing a lot of folks new to large pleasure craft ownership in the marina,” Zecca explained. “Twin and tri hull cats and larger vessels in general seem to be our core business. We have also seen increases in the size of local sport fishing vessels and we needed to be able to offer haul out services to the larger vessels. The new Marine Travelift hoist seems to be the right decision.”

With a 160,000lb capacity, the hoist is one of the largest machines on the Keys and its remote wireless control ensures precise boat handling and best use of yard space. “When you are handling the haul out and storage for very large valuable vessels, the handling capabilities of the hoist are critical for safety of individuals in the marina and the vessels,” added Gary Work, president of W E Johnson Equipment, which supplied the hoist as authorised South Florida and Caribbean dealer for Marine Travelift.

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The latter is ideal for smaller marinas or yacht clubs with existing slipways that are handling

increasingly bigger power or sail boats. With a range from 10 to 40 tons, the hybrid units are easy to use and maintain.

“The nice thing about this product is that it won’t take up the same footprint as a fixed width hoist and it allows you to store the boats closer together because of its hydraulic expanding width frame,” Fry points out. “They are more economical for the weight range they can handle than a mobile hoist and if you have a slipway you don’t have to factor in the added cost of piers.”

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“This is a great accomplishment for us,” comments general manager Darin Kropf. “To have reached this number from humble beginnings is very satisfying.”

Con-o-lift, which manufactures yard, self-propelled and highway trailers from 3 to 100 ton capacity, currently has a 60-ton unit in production for Vancouver Island and an 80-ton unit in build for a

customer in Quebec. “We have built a few big capacity trailers in the past but this year it really seems to have taken off,” confirms sales associate, Paul Fry. “We are also close to completing a deal for a 60-ton machine for Russia.”

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A hydraulically driven submersible self-propelled boat mover is a transporter that has the ability to launch and retrieve vessels from a boat ramp or mobile boat hoist and to block vessels on land and reload vessels on land via its open centred frame design and removable keel supporting cross members. Its design allows the USCG to haul out its entire fleet of training boats in a matter of hours when preparing for a hurricane or for immediate training exercises.

“This is a great example of how Hostar Marine Transport Systems integrates design and functionality to meet or exceed the demands of our customers,” said Hostar chief operating officer, Dwight Stimson. “In this case, our expertise in designing and delivering one machine that can handle the entire fleet of vessels made us the right choice for the United States Coast Guard.”

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With the right boat moving equipment, yard space can be used to the full.

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New life for old drydockA unique project to transform a redundant drydock into a drystack storage port is under way in Dieppe, France. The facility is on four levels and equipped with an automated ship handling and boat launching device.

Commissioned by the Dieppe Port Development Association, further to a study on boating development potential in the city, the project was contracted out to SCE and Creocean; subsidiaries of SCE Groupe. Together, the companies undertook technical, economic and environmental feasibility studies and controlled construction work.

By transforming and reusing the drydock, the contractors have developed a forward-looking technically innovative boat storage port whilst retaining the architectural integrity of the original dock. Important use has also been made of an expensive existing infrastructure.

The first practical step in the process was to close off the drydock by building a gravity wall. This was completed in September 2010 and heralded an extensive cleaning and renovation process, completed by April 2011. Stringers were built for the guide rails for the ‘transtocker’ – used to take the boats from the rack to the boat elevator – and for the actual storage racks.

The racks were scheduled for installation as Marina World went to press and installation of the boat

elevator and construction of waiting pontoons had already begun. Tests on the system are scheduled to begin this month (July) and all work on the drystack and associated technical zone development will be complete by September.

The Dieppe drystack will be able to accommodate 300 motorboats of up to 7m in length and each boat will take less than ten minutes to retrieve and launch. A 70m permanent waiting dock is being constructed and a further 70m of removable waiting pontoons will be installed. A total of 60 boats will be accommodated in ‘holding’ positions. A technical repair and careenage area completes the arrangement.

The Dieppe Port Development Association is also commencing studies to evaluate harbour land around the drystack with a view to building a public road network and devising an urban plan, which will include space for chandlery and yachting services outlets. This will give boaters access to a complete boat maintenance centre.

Top left: CGI of Dieppe drydock transformed as a 300-slot drystack. Top right: the transtocker lifts, launches and retrieves boats safely. Below: working on the gravity wall in late summer 2010.


Improving the view at Brandy PondMoose Landing Marina in Naples, Maine, has built a highly visible rack storage facility with a 30,000 sq ft (2,787 sq m) footprint along a well-travelled route into Maine’s largest city of Portland. As it turns out, a little forethought and community support played a large hand.

The marina on Brandy Pond, along the Sebago chain of lakes, is one of three sites that store about 1,200 boats. The area, known for lake boats and pontoon/deck boats, is a tourist destination for many of Maine’s residents and until this year, boats at the Brandy Pond’s 25-acre (10 hectare) site were stored openly on land racks, marring what could otherwise be a spectacular water view. Counter-intuitively, owner Dan Craffey was able to minimise the visual impact for passers-by with his new three-storey

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First drystack for Rhode IslandMill Creek Marine, part of a developing area on Quonset Point in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, opened its doors in April this year. And, on 21st May, the marina opened the first indoor dry-storage unit in the state.

“It’s big,” James Shriner, Mill Creek owner, says with a laugh.

With a current occupancy of 72 boats, the 14,000 sq ft (1,300 sq m), enclosed, insulated and weather-tight 50ft (15m) tall drystack has permits in place for expansion to 168 vessels up to 38ft (12m) in length. For transporting vessels, the marine utilises a Wiggins Bull forklift with a 22,000 lb (9,979 kg) capacity and a 42ft (13m) vertical lift.

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he states. “The process was easy.” As it turns out, the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) in Rhode Island was eager to approve the facility for a high-density boat development on otherwise unused land that would have minimal impact on the water. From an environmental and economical standpoint, it was a bit of a win-win.

“We dredged 380 yards, not a thousand. And we have 14 pilings, not a couple of hundred,” Shriner states. “We’re creating less impact on the environment while drawing boaters and their wallets into the region.” The site currently has a 180ft (55m) dock for temporary dockage while future plans include nearly 400ft (122m) of dock and a possible wind turbine.

A native of southern Massachusetts, Shriner chose Quonset Point for its business-friendly community and because he sees a real future for the area. “We have a commuter rail coming in, which would make us a bedroom community for both Providence and Boston [the largest cities in the area],” he states. “The Narragansett is beautiful and waterfront real estate is inexpensive [compared to neighbouring Cape Cod]. There’s real value here.”

waterfront adjacent to an existing yacht club. Boaters who use the dry storage email the facility ahead of time and marina personnel associated with launching the boat receive the requests on their company smart phones.

“We all get notice,” Shriner says. “It’s very efficient and documents everything. Everyone knows what’s happening. We’ve gone high tech.”

As for permitting, Shriner acknowledges enthusiastically that state permitting for the drystack facility was relatively painless. “Our plans were well received with the regulation folks,”

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rack storage building, manufactured by Tennessee-based Varco Pruden and installed through Maine company PATCO. A Wiggins Bull acts as the lift.

“Until now, people would see 300–400 rack boats all winter long in an open field,” Craffey notes. “Most of the town was for the project. We take pride in how our marina works and looks.”

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nearby shopping mall to meet DEP requirements but also dug another pond to take care of any extra run-off. “We didn’t have to do that,” Craffey states. “We wanted to make sure clean water goes into the Sebago system.”

In return for their efforts, the DEP recently approved a 40ft (12m) launch well for the marina to provide both seasonal storage and call-ahead valet service for its customers as a surplus to the 200-plus wet slips already on site.

The three-tiered structure can store 330 boats of up to 26ft (8m). The centre aisle will house larger boats. “We built it with a 20 x 20 (6 x 6) door in back so we could include larger vessels,” Craffey confirms.

Overall, the project has taken about three years, from planning to completion. The foundation was poured in late autumn 2010 and construction began mid-April. Final touches to landscaping and gray clapboarding to the back of the building will soon be complete.

met all the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations and ran into little trouble with regulators. “If you do what they require, you’ll be successful,” he says blandly. “We love the environment here. If you talk to any member of my crew, you’ll see that.”

The marina built a retention pond across the street close to a

Concentrating boats in racks rather than lining them up in open fields has won approval from locals as it improves the view across the water.


Drystack thrives in marine service centreSituated on Southampton’s River Itchen, north of Shamrock Quay, Saxon Wharf boasts the largest boat hoist in the UK – at 200 tons – offers one of a handful of south coast drystack storage services and has extensive facilities and deep water mooring (up to 5m) for vessels up to 80m in length.

Marina Developments (MDL), owner of 19 marinas and boatyards in the UK and two marinas in the Mediterranean (Sant Carles Marina, Spain and Marina dei Cesari, Italy), bought the site in 1999 from a boatbuilder specialising in military and commercial vessels and developed it as a much needed south coast marine service centre aimed most particularly at the large yacht sector. It has three marina basins (one of which is dominated by the hoist dock) and features heavy-duty fully serviced pontoons with three-phase electricity. The site is staffed 365 days a year, has CCTV coverage and WiFi.

MDL runs the site but leases the sheds and workshops to long term tenants, such as Oyster Group company Southampton Yacht Services (SYS) and leisure and commercial safety equipment expert, Ocean Safety. SYS, an original tenant at MDL’s Shamrock Quay facility, is the biggest on-site tenant and leases a purpose-built complex of build halls which it uses to construct, repair and refit some of the larger yachts in the Oyster range.

It also builds one-off yachts and refits both sail and motor yachts.

The SYS build halls are controlled environments. One can accommodate up to five 26m yachts and is served by overhead gantry cranes and walkways, and the second is fitted out for handling yachts up to 40m in length. Yachts up to this size can be brought ashore or taken to the water using the boat hoist. SYS also leases workshops for saw mill, joinery, finishing and design office purposes.

“SYS utilises five bays at the moment but will be expanding to make use of two further bays and two sheds in the near future. These are located over an existing but disused slipway,” Saxon Wharf manager, Jonathan Walcroft, confirms.

As well as being a thriving yacht build and repair centre, Saxon Wharf has ample boatyard storage space and

a 72-slot drystack facility for boats up to 13m. “We opened the drystack four years ago and it was at 100% occupancy as from last year,” Walcroft confirms. “We offer excellent customer service. We have a dedicated phone line for boat owners and we launch boats at an hour’s notice. Customers also have access to MDL’s other nearby facilities at Shamrock Quay and Ocean Village and at Hythe Marina Village and Port Hamble Marina where fuel is available.”

Although car parking is at a premium during weekdays, tenants tend to leave at weekends, when demand from boat owners is highest, freeing up more parking area.

Walcroft, whose professional background is in the boat lift sector, is enthusiastic about the drystack but honest about the importance of the learning curve. “You need a good base,” he emphasises. “We’ve still some problems with stress on the concrete and I feel we’ve also no real contingency if the forklift were to break down although we have a service contract. But, so far, so good! The forklifts are very manoeuvrable and good to use.”

Saxon Wharf is an ideal location for large yachts in need of secure, quick turn-around lift-outs, repair work or full scale refits. It is within easy reach of Southampton city centre and airport.

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Marina undertakes decking testsIn order to truly compare the qualities of a hardwood look-alike composite decking product with real hardwood, Spanish marina Puerto Deportivo de Vigo decided to set up its own tests.

The marina, which was preparing to embark on a total refurbishment and extension, didn’t want to leave anything to chance where 6,000 sq m of material was concerned. The operators understood that it would cause negative financial and aesthetic implications if the wrong product was selected.

KindaDek WPC decking and two hardwoods – angelim and tatajuba – were selected for the internal tests. All materials were subjected to several

different substances, which are in use on a regular basis within the marina environment in Vigo. These included diesel, solvent, degreasers, oil and petrol. One of the samples was left neutral to gauge how the others performed.

Once the materials had been subjected to all the substances, they were left outdoors to dry in natural UV light and weather conditions. Tests were carried out over many weeks and a weekly report on each sample’s progress was digitally captured and recorded.

KindaDek excelled on all levels with top results for high resistance to the damaging solutions and lack of degradation caused by the liquids and

UV light. Puerto Deportivo de Vigo consequently selected the product for its new decking.

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approach to testing shown by Puerto Deportivo de Vigo,” commented Steve Barnes of KindaDek Marine supplier JLD International. “The marina has set an example of responsibility to its members and guests,” he added.

JLD International supplies KindaDek WPC decking and gratings to marinas and pontoon manufacturers globally and reports that an increasing number of clients show understanding and appreciation of how the products are of benefit.

Puerto Deportivo de Vigo has contracted Spanish company K-Marina to install aluminium pontoons with concrete floats. The marina will be completed in two phases and will ultimately have 320 berths for boats of 8-22m.

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Textured, strong and light in weightAccording to US company Stor-Mate, when in search for a pontoon decking material, the marina operator will likely choose from 2ft x 6ft timber planking, 2ft x 2ft concrete squares or various shaped glass fibre pultrusions. But, says the company, weight, weatherability and labour installation costs present challenges.

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Competitively priced Neptune decking, newly launched by Wisconsin based Rosenthal Industries, is a one of a kind product that is claimed to offer significant advantages over every type of decking material currently used in the marina sector.

Manufactured in polymer coated encapsulated steel panels, Neptune is easy and cheap to install and typically uses 75% fewer fasteners than many other systems. It is also strong - so strong that it actually becomes part of the dock superstructure, replacing the need for bracing. Docks incorporating a roof will have additional support due to the leg of the roof structure being attached to the dock superstructure as

well as the encapsulated steel decking.Weighing in at 5lbs/sq ft, the product

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Said to offer a good non-skid surface (wet or dry), Neptune is fire retardant and self-extinguishing, cannot rot, splinter, fade or release chemicals into the water. The decking can be cleaned without the need for power washing, dock utilities under deck panels are easily accessed and easy air-dry repairs made if needed on a same day basis without the need for costly experts.

Neptune decking is cool and comfortable for bare feet and has noise dampening properties. It looks expensive (although it costs less than US$9 per square foot) and can be complemented by a range of ‘adjustable’ accessories including a

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Rosenthal offers the decking with a 25 year warranty for a 50 year life cycle. The steel is also fully recyclable so retains intrinsic value throughout its life. It is compliant with the Federal Clean Marina Initiative.Contact Rosenthal Industries in the USA on email: [email protected]

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Yarmouth Harbour opts for KebonyNorwegian company Kebony has added the new marina of Yarmouth Harbour in the UK to its portfolio of decking projects. The first phase of the £1.3 million harbour project, which has taken a pioneering approach to sustainable marine development, opened in April.

Tasked with redeveloping one of the UK’s most popular harbours, Walcon Marine chose Kebony decking for 200m of new pontoons, a new bridge head and access bridge. The product was selected for its high quality, excellent durability and very high density, which makes it resistant to wear, low maintenance and cost-effective.

Rigorously tested in harsh Norwegian climates for its stability, Kebony is a viable alternative to tropical hardwood and preservative treated timber, demonstrating comparable – and often superior – properties.

Through an environmentally friendly process known as ‘kebonisation’, wood is impregnated with a patented mixture based on furfuryl alcohol, a liquid produced from agricultural crop waste, which then reacts with the wood fibres and permanently strengthens the wood. Over time, Kebony evolves with its

surrounding natural landscape and acquires a beautiful silver grey patina.

Kebony director of marketing, Jan Terje Nielsen, is delighted that the company has been part of the Yarmouth project. “Yarmouth Harbour is the first in the UK to use Kebony and is a superb showcase of how marine developments can be both commercially viable and sustainable,” he says.

James Walters, managing director of Walcon Marine, speaks positively about the product. “We’re very pleased to have had this opportunity to work with Kebony for the first time. We have fitted a variety of sustainable decking materials in recent years and Kebony is certainly one of the best we have encountered, both in its structural properties and its aesthetics. We look forward to using it again in the future.”

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Kebony has a wide array of environmental awards and is a Cleantech 100 company. In light of this prowess, it has been used in several boardwalk projects in Norway and in the United States. Bethany Beach in Delaware, USA, installed a Kebony boardwalk a year ago and has subsequently placed an order for an extension.

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Taking note of slip resistanceMarinas, commercial establishments and homeowners often require ramps in order to reach floating docks and, depending on the steepness of the ramp, there is a legitimate concern about slip and fall accidents. The defence against slipping is good surface friction, explains ThruFlow general manager, Derek McGivern.

There are many environmental factors that influence the choice of material for the deck of your ramp. ThruFlow decking has a proprietary non-slip surface and is an excellent choice for ramp applications. And, although inclines and ramps are the most challenging, once you experience the many benefits of the material you may want to use it for fixed and floating docks and pier surface as well.

Most people’s instinct is that if something is going to do a good job as a non-slip surface it has to hurt bare feet. Not so! ThruFlow has achieved a very comfortable bare foot feel while still retaining excellent foot and shoe gripping power. Alternative materials often use a grit material on the surface of the deck material. Not only is this surface sanding your feet as you walk, the sand grit grains tend to slough off over time. This promotes a poor appearance and also loses its initial gripping power.

ThruFlow is injection moulded from Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene. These injection moulds are quite huge and

very expensive but use of a mould ensures that each piece of decking is almost exactly like every other piece. Precision to the order of a few thousandths of an inch are routine and very fine detail can also be built into the mould.

The particular detail feature I wish to call to your attention is the ‘knurled’ surface; little precision bumps in the plastic. They are not added on after the deck panel is manufactured - they are actually part of the panel. If you have a good eye or even better a magnifier, you will notice that these bumps have rounded top surfaces. If they were pyramidal in shape, they would have a sharp top and that would increase abrasion of the foot, and such a small pointy feature would inconsistently wear down anyway. It is this moulded-in knurled surface feature

that gives ThruFlow deck panels their gripping power.

If you remember your High School physics, (and who doesn’t?!) friction was expressed by f = μN, where f is the force it takes to slide a mass pressing against the surface with N force. For ThruFlow, μ = 0.78 for static friction (friction to start sliding) and μ = 0.76 (a dimensionless constant) for dynamic friction. This information is on the ThruFlow website at http://thruflow.com/specs.asp. There is such a thing as too much friction. I’d guess if your foot cannot rotate off the surface without sticking, walking could be uncomfortable. Somehow, ThruFlow determined that about 0.8 is just about right for pedestrian traffic and, splendidly from an engineering standpoint, the dry and wet friction specification of ThruFlow is essentially the same.

Now, in comparison, let’s just take a quick look at wood. A Wikipedia article on friction lists the range of friction for wood, both wet and dry, and there is a dramatic difference between the two circumstances. Dry wood at 0.25-0.50 and Wet Wood at about 0.2 are significantly different to ThruFlow at 0.78. A bigger number is better of course. The reason there is a large range with wood is because there are many types of wood, and we also have to question whether it is rough or smooth? The Wikipedia article referred to is on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction. Contact ThruFlow in Canada on email: [email protected]

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The ‘knurled’ surface in the decking is integral to the panel and designed to provide gripping power.

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Global perspectiveYou will see equipment from all around the world. METS is not

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Quick fit panels meet demanding criteriaAfter researching three alternative decking options, Green Heron Docks of Jacksonville, Florida, selected a deck panel system manufactured by TimberStrong to meet several demanding criteria for a dock project in an environmentally sensitive location.

lumber, pressure treated lumber, exotic woods such as ipe, and speciality woods like thermally modified timber and Kebony.

The installers were further impressed by the durability and versatility of the fasteners and, because these are made of UV protected plastic, they are environmentally safe. Fasteners also come in a variety of five different spacing options, an important consideration when sunlight filtering through the spaces in between the boards to reach vegetation in the water is not only desirable but in the salt marsh location is an environmental requirement.

Both time and money were saved. Standard construction methods would have required cutting each board to length, drilling holes for each fastener, inserting the fasteners, lining up the boards individually and ensuring the space between boards was consistent. Once in place, the deck boards would require screwing through each fastener before repeating the process.

By contrast, the TimberStrong panels were cut to size, pre-drilled, fitted with the appropriate fasteners and spaced according to the specifications. The panels arrived in sheet form and were easily transported to the site and moved around as needed. The panels were put in place, clicked together and attached – and Green Heron only had to use half as many screws as would have been needed with an alternative decking option.Contact TimberStrong in the USA on email: [email protected]

The project design included the installation of decking on a new 5ft wide x 226ft long dock plus a 12ft x 12ft terminal end dock section. The total amounted to nearly 1,294 square feet of decking area. Green Heron had a limited budget, strict completion deadlines and a challenging location as the dock extends out from a heavily wooded area into a large salt marsh.

The TimberStrong deck panel system was selected because it was found to offer consistent quality, more versatility in terms of appearance and to save

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TYHA re-launches Gold Anchor schemeGold Anchor Awards are now being offered at one and two anchor levels, in addition to the established three to five anchor gradings, as part of a re-launch of the voluntary assessment scheme run by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) of the British Marine Federation.

The Gold Anchor Awards system, which has been the subject of a detailed and extensive review, assists boat owners in locating suitable berthing options with identifiable standards of quality and service and also aids participating marinas to improve their service and to operate to higher standards. The number of anchors awarded to a marina reflects the range and type of facilities and services it offers.

To gain one gold anchor, marinas must fit basic criteria

which are similar to those of TYHA membership. Every TYHA marina member thus starts with a single (self-assessed) anchor and can benefit from publicising this.

Marinas with two to five anchors will have undergone a vigorous three stage assessment process, which includes a site assessment, a mystery shop and a questionnaire distributed to berth holders. Marinas will receive: a comprehensive independent review of their facility; constructive feedback

on any deficiencies; and recommendations. Marinas will have one month to address any deficiencies to try to raise standards.

The fee for the scheme, which ranges from £300 to £1300, depends on the size of marina and type of assessment. Application costs £750. The subscription lasts for three years, during which time two further mystery shopping visits will be conducted.

TYHA chairman, Julian Goldie, sums up the thinking behind the re-launch: “In our review we have recognised that the boat owner is the key person in helping us to raise industry standards. It is important to highlight those marinas that offer a basic but suitable service and so we have introduced the one and two gold anchor rating in the new scheme. There is a market for basic facilities and services and this rating will help the boat owner choose from a full range of different standards.”

“We have worked hard to ensure the scheme is as credible as possible and

so the criteria are mostly objective with a mystery shopping organisation contributing to the rating based on what customers will actually encounter when they arrive on site,” he adds.

To complement the re-launch of the awards, TYHA has also put together a new website – www.which-marina.com. This incorporates Berthsearch, an established system which gives at-a-glance information on rated marinas and any vacant berths they may have. Boat owners can also see ratings in the Reeds Almanac marina guide and in Royal Yachting Association (RYA) publications. The new scheme is endorsed by the RYA and includes the RYA ‘berth holders charter’.

The TYHA Gold Anchor Scheme is available to marinas in Europe and in certain other international regions and was officially re-launched at the World Marinas Conference in Singapore in May.Contact TYHA in the UK on email: [email protected]

AMI offers revised Operations ManualThe Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has completed an extensively revised and updated Marina Operations Manual for 2011. The 330-plus page volume contains advice and tips for running a successful marina or boatyard as well as templates and forms.

Researched and updated by Milt Hazel CMM of Benchmark Marine Services and thoroughly reviewed by Certified Marina Managers from the IMI advisory committee, the manual gives information on health and safety requirements,

employment policies, environmental management and emergency plans. It also features a new chapter on training.

“We are grateful for Milt’s willingness to take on this task,” said AMI president and chair, Jim Frye. “Without his

assistance and expertise, we could not have this new training chapter, which will help marina operators and owners – or any small business owner for that matter – for years to come.”

The Marina Operations Manual is available to AMI

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Classic choice for Med marina...Rolec Services has recently supplied 169 Classic service pedestals (right) to the new 500-berth Mersin Marina located on the Turkish Mediterranean coast.

The contract comprised varying combinations of pedestals, ranging from 16 amp single phase electrical outlets through to 125 amp three-phase versions for the much larger boats. Each pedestal was also equipped with water outlets to service each berth, plug-in TV outlets and photocell controlled, energy-efficient LED illumination.

All pedestals are equipped with a Smartmaster Solo contactless RFID Smartcard facility. This comes with a digital display that allows berth holders to control and pay for electricity and water consumption at each berth using a marina issued Smartcard. The display gives the customer details on available credit, which can then be invoiced or retrieved for refund.

The system can also be extended to control pump-out, marina access gates, door access systems and car park barriers.

...and Baliza option for James Watt DockJames Watt Dock Marina in Glasgow, UK, has been fitted with a range of complementary pedestals from Rolec’s new Baliza range (below).

Marina managers, Blue Seas Marinas, selected 42 Baliza electricity, water and lighting pedestals, six Baliza SOS emergency pedestals, the Rolec Combi Light deck level LED lighting system and a mobile Fire Caddy.

The Baliza range introduces a new concept in the segregation of utilities within a single pedestal format. “Traditionally, electricity and water services enter the pedestal via a common location and are then separated by an internal segregation barrier,” explains Rolec sales director, Martin Georgeson. “The Baliza pedestal consists of three individual modules, each able to accommodate electricity or water but, when

combined, take the form of a single pedestal.”

The range is offered in an unlimited combination of colours and can provide electricity, water, lighting, SOS emergency facilities and pump-out.

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Marinas sign up for lifejacket service UK marinas are now able to take advantage of an innovative Lifejacket Service Point scheme launched by Seasafe Systems at the seawork exhibition in June. The scheme provides boaters with a drop-off/collection point for lifejacket servicing.

Boaters simply take their lifejackets to the service point at participating marinas, fill in a label provided by the harbour office, place the jacket in a bag, attach the label and pop it into the box. SeaSafe Systems collects, services and returns the lifejacket for a standard fee of just £9.95. Customers will be notified in advance if any replacement parts need to be purchased and an individual certificate and itemised invoice is supplied for each lifejacket serviced.

Fifteen marinas have so far signed up for the scheme including

facilities operated by Castle Marinas. Director, Sam Bourne, explains: “Castle Marinas believe that the safety of their customers is paramount and, in particular, the maintenance and checking of lifejackets is often neglected. Lifejackets lie in lockers until needed or are actually worn but give no sign that they will not inflate or that the air cylinder is empty. Providing a Lifejacket Service Point scheme means we can

work with SeaSafe to keep our customers safe.”

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John Shaffer and Kelly RutkowskiJohn Shaffer and Kelly Rutkowski have joined Ocean and Coastal Consultants, Inc (OCC), a consultancy company specialising in waterfront and coastal engineering and offshore wind energy.

Both have previously worked together in marina consulting and have been involved

with the planning, entitlement, design and construction of some of the industry’s key marina development projects in the USA, Caribbean, Middle East and Asia.

OCC is a subsidiary of COWI A/S, a leading international consulting firm, and has four offices located in

the northeast USA. It recently opened a new office in Charleston, South Carolina, which John Shaffer now manages.

Kurt FraserCamper & Nicholsons Marinas (C&N) has appointed Kurt Fraser as sales and marketing director.

His previous appointments include sales and marketing director for the launch of Porto Montenegro, senior marketing director for Playground Real Estate and international director for Hamptons International in the UK. He has directed many notable master plan developments throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Based in London, Fraser will continue the task of building awareness and occupancy for C&N’s expanding portfolio of strategically located marinas and also promote exclusive superyacht berth ownership opportunities.

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