INTERNATIONAL NEWS

In the first of several stories from D-Marin, the marina operator has been granted the Blue Flag Award at 14 of its marinas, recognising its commitment across the network to protect the environment and marine life. On World Environment Day and World Ocean’s Day, for example, there were a number of events and initiatives to raise awareness of coastal protection and environmental sustainability.

D-Marin has also launched an app which brings together all its latest developments; the D-Marin – Premium Marinas app allows customers to access a personalised hub with all the key information and services they need. D-Marin has also commended four of its marinas for their Net Promoter Scores, a measure to gauge customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Mandalina Marina in Croatia, Le as Marina in Greece, Turgutreis Marina near Bodrum, Turkey and Zea Marina in Greece, have all been recognised as leading examples of premier customer satisfaction across the D-Marin Group.

Suntex Marinas has expanded further with the acquisition of Port of Kimberling Marina in Kimberling City, Missouri.

Yacht agency and yachting services provider BWA Yachting has partnered with NEOM marina Sindalah in Saudi Arabia. BWA Yachting will assist on operations at Sindalah’s superyacht marina, providing services to yachting clientele. Opening in early 2024, the marina will o er 86 berths for yachts up to 50m. Additional serviced o shore buoys will provide anchorages for superyachts up to 180m.

A marina booking platform, Seasy, has reported ‘ record growth’ since its 2020 launch. With marinas across Europe the booking system is designed to o er hassle-free berth bookings.

Specialists s in n the e supply y of f ‘Mooring g Equipment’ ’ and d associated d products.

With over 400 Tonnes of chain in stock, as well as a huge selection of rope, shackles, swivels, buoys and other mooring products, BGD are able to help you with most of your mooring & anchoring requirements

Calibrated Chain suitable for Windlasses

*Test Certificate supplied with chain on request.

SOLID ZINC grade 40, calibrated chain is manufactured in Italy and is coated with an increased layer of galvanising, giving it increased longevity. It’s smooth finish & calibration makes it perfect for use on windlasses.

SOLID ZINC is tested, stamped & certified. Certificates available on request.

MF Solid Zinc 6x18.5 DIN766 £4.25 per mtr

MF Solid Zinc 7x22 DIN766 £5.30 per mtr

MF Solid Zinc 8x24 DIN766 £7.70 per mtr

MF Solid Zinc 10x28 DIN766 £11.15 per m

MF Solid Zinc 10x30 ISO £10.85 per m

MF Solid Zinc 12x36 ISO £15.30 per m

MF Solid Zinc 13x36 DIN766 £16.80 per m

Titan Grade 40

Tested, Stamped & Certificated, Hot Dip Galvanised, Calibrated Chain Suitable for use on windlasses

Titan Chain is BGD’s own brand. Sourced in China and made specifically for BGD, Titan chain is a high quality, Grade 40 chain that performs well on windlasses. Titan chain can be supplied c/w a test certificate on request.

Titan HDG 6x18.5 DIN766 £3.45 per mtr

Titan HDG 7x22 DIN766 £4.56 per mtr Titan

Polyester Mooring Lines

Ready spliced, braided black polyester with 15” soft eye & whipped end. Packed in pairs in a netted stowage bag.

NB. * = 1 Line Only

316 Stainless Trefoil Anchor (Bruce Pattern)

316 Stainless Voyager Anchor (DeltaType)

2k £69.00

5kg £99.95

7.5kg £182.40

10kg £299.00

15kg £399.00

20kg £496.80

2kg £69.20

5kg £144.00

10kg £240.00

16kg £384.00

20kg £480.00

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Ever Popular! ‘Titan’ Heavy Duty

Boat

Stands

Our ever popular heavy duty Titan boat stands are on the shelf again. This time we ’ve increased our stock so that everyone who needs them can take advantage of our great prices. Used by boat yards and individuals alike, these heavy duty stands offer the following features:

Sturdy Tripod Open Base for Stability and Easy Storage

Double Fixing Points for Storm Chains & Straps

Tel: 01473 939393

250mm Threaded Bar for finer pad adjustment

New Ball Joint assembly with easy to replace rubber pads