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Port Fontvieille, located on the periphery of Monaco, was rebuilt in 2010 by Bellingham Marine.
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CONTENTS
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2017
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT MARINA PROJECTS IN THE NEWS 8 Alamitos Bay Marina 13 Tarpon Point Marina 16 Steveston Gulf Harbour 24 Bristol Borough 26 Wrightsville Beach Marina 29 Marina del Rey Boatyard 30 Port Macquarie 34 Motuoapa Marina
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EDITORIALS 21 Back to the Basics: The Floating Wave Attenuator MEET THE PEOPLE 39 Bobby Greenman 48 Welcome to the BMI Team PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS 42 Live Vessel Monitoring System 44 Power Centers from M-Tech
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER As we focus our attention towards 2017, it is good to take a moment to reflect back on the successes and challenges of 2016. Overall, it was a good year for the BMI family. Some divisions had a very robust year while others had a more challenging year. All things considered the year was a positive one. Based on projections and key industry inputs we received during our December Management & Budget Meetings we are cautiously optimistic that 2017 will be another successful year. As in virtually every year, we can take great pride in our project list from 2016. Projects like the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii and the 500-slip temporary marina that was built for the Miami International Boat Show in just five short weeks, prove Bellingham Marine is the “go to” company for solving unique challenges that require creativity and unsurpassed engineering. Iconic projects like The WHARF and The Yards in Washington D.C., Lake Sonoma Resort in California, Keppel Cove in Zhongshan, China and Derwent Sailing Squadron in Tasmania are testament to Bellingham’s industry leading expertise in the design and construction of state-ofthe-art marinas throughout the world. On the product development front, we are installing our first major project in the U.S. to use our new FRP waler system with FRP thru-rods. Our divisions in New Zealand and Australia have had these products in the water for a while already but this will be our first major FRP project that entails several hundred slips. The project is located in Marina del Rey, California in front of the Marina del Rey Hotel. It is great to see our continuing product innovations. Single piece fingers, round finger ends, FRP thru-rods, FRP walers… the list goes on and on. We are always looking for ways to improve. Our employees and our customers are often our best sources for new ideas. Our goal is to provide our clients with the features and options they need and desire. In all that we do, we strive to create top-quality products that are designed to last, provide the best possible value, and make our customers’ lives easier while providing an exceptional user experience. It’s the right way to operate the company. Most importantly “it’s the BMI way.” From myself and the ownership group, I would like to thank everyone for the hard work and successes of 2016. We are all excited about the new challenges and opportunities we expect in 2017. The passion, dedication and drive of our people is what makes BMI the greatest marina construction company in the world!
Everett Babbitt President & CEO, Bellingham Marine
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“Our goal is to provide our clients with products that make their life easier and provide the best possible value.�
Marina del Rey Marina, in southern California is the first project in the U.S. to use an FRP waler with FRP thru-rods.
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PROJECT OF THE DECADE
AL AMITOS B AY M A R I N A Ten years after the rebuild of Alamitos Bay Marina in Long Beach, California, went out to bid, Bellingham Marine anticipates work will be complete.
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A lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into the rebuild of Long Beach’s Alamitos Bay Marina,” shared Eric Noegel, Manager of Project Development for Bellingham Marine.
Phase 7, the Final Phase
The initial scope of the project included complete replacement of the marina’s 1,967 slips, substantial seawall improvements, upgraded utility services, parking lot improvements and five new restroom buildings, several complete with solar panels.
The final phase, which includes the rebuild of basins 3, 6 and 7 is currently underway. Half of basin 3 has been rebuilt and docks have been removed from the second half. Bellingham’s team anticipates the new docks will start going in around the first of the year with completion of basin 3 scheduled for mid-year 2017.
It’s certainly been a long road for all involved with the Alamitos Bay project. The end is now officially in sight.
In November 2007, bids were collected by the City of Long Beach. Bellingham Marine was selected in January 2008 as the design/build general contractor for the project.
Concurrently, crews are working in basin 7. Removal of the existing docks is underway.
Bellingham was hired to oversee the entire project for the City along with team members Moffatt & Nichol and Manson Construction.
The last basin to be rebuilt will be basin 6. Work is expected to start in basin 6 in the summer of 2017 and wrap-up by the fall.
Hurdle after hurdle delayed the start of the project for over three years. Many wondered if the project would ever actually gain footing and play out as originally planned by the City.
The final portion of Bellingham’s work will include restoration of the upland property currently being used as a staging area. If all goes as planned, construction of Alamitos Bay Marina will be completed by the end of 2017. Upon completion, the City’s new state-of-the-art marina facility will have a price tag in excess of $90 million - Bellingham Marine’s largest single project to date.
On September 21st of 2011, crews finally broke ground. This was a monumental day for all involved. During project phases 1, 2 and 3, the company worked in basins 1, 4 and 5. Phase 4 covered the utility upgrades for basins 2 and 3. Phase 5 included the construction of 184 slips in basin 2, and phase 6 the remaining slips in basin 2 as well as demolition of some of the docks in basin 3.
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“The success of Alamitos rests squarely on the shoulders of the City’s marina managers and a team dedicated to seeing the City’s vision through to completion,” said Noegel.
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“The success of Alamitos rests squarely on the shoulders of the City’s marina managers and a team dedicated to seeing the City’s vision through to completion.” as well as in the future,” said Noegel. “That was one of the marina manager’s primary goals.”
“The entire scope of the project will have been completed by the end of 2017 with the exception of four of the originally planned restrooms and the solar panels – a tremendous accomplishment.”
Each basin is unique in its use, layout, infrastructure and amenities. Bellingham employed a wide variety of dock construction techniques to meet the marina’s varied uses – from match-cast platforms to full finger slips for boats from 20 ft. to 120 ft. The unique features and layouts of each basin showcase some of the latest in modern dock construction.
Background Alamitos Bay Marina was first built in the late 1950’s. The marina’s wood docks were in complete disrepair. There were not a lot of options for the City of Long Beach apart from a complete rebuild. It was all the maintenance staff could do to keep the docks accessible. Gangways were failing, fingers sinking, and the utility services marginal.
Conclusion With less than a year left till completion, the City and members of the rebuild team eagerly anticipate the completion of the new Alamitos Bay Marina with all its upgrades and new docks. It is a show piece all can be proud of.
It took years to get the necessary permits and funding for the project. The City could not afford to go through that process again. “The new dock systems and layouts selected for each basin afford the City the most flexibility to meet the harbor’s needs now
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Basin 4, home of the Long Beach Yacht Club, was the first basin at Alamitos to be rebuilt. Construction of basin 4 was completed in April 2012.
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IPE accent trim, rounded fingers ends and a clean brush finish on the concrete docks provide an upscale look for this public marina.
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Tarpon Point’s Unifloat concrete docks are finished with a gray composite trim piece on the tops of the frames and walers.
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UPSCALE ADDITION COMPLETED AT
TARPO N P O I N T M A R I N A The addition of 29 slips and over 460 ft. of side tie moorage makes the Tarpon Point Marina the ultimate destination for vessels big and small. Guests are greeted by first-class accommodations and amenities at every turn.
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Tarpon Point is a full service, 5-star marina that offers a resort-style swimming pool, kayak and paddleboard rentals, as well as a private clubhouse and ships store with restrooms and shower facilities. There is also a collection of high-end boutiques and restaurants on the premises known as Marina Village.
n March of 2016, Bellingham Marine was awarded the contract for construction of an addition to the Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, Florida. The marina is located in a deep-water basin on the Caloosahatchee River, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway. Surrounded by an upscale living community with excellent amenities, the marina is proud to emphasize that 90% of their slips are open for reservation to the public.
The new docks at Tarpon Point embrace some standout features that set the marina apart from the competition. One of those features is the overwater promenade that allows boaters and non-boaters alike to experience the joys of the water up close. The walkway itself is 400 ft. long, ending in a 15Ă—30 ft. platform that performs as a viewing deck and even a venue for small wedding ceremonies.
Finding modern moorage in Cape Coral is a concern for boaters. There are more boats than available slips in the area. In 2014, Bellingham Marine completed the addition of A-dock for Tarpon Point Marina. The new docks are Unifloat concrete floating docks, located directly in front of the Westin Resort. This addition added 14 slips to the facility.
The docks, designed to match the high-end appearance of the community, cater to the experience of guests and tenants.
In November of 2016, an additional 15 slips were added to the marina with the construction of B-dock.
All plans were inspired with visual appeal in mind. Docks are trimmed in a gray composite lumber on the frames and top of the walers giving them an added detail of fine craftsmanship. The trim boards match the light gray composite decking used on the overwater promenade, giving the overall design a very modern and luxurious feel that guests are sure to appreciate.
The new B-dock provides moorage for boats up to 75 ft., with special accommodations for boats up to 95 ft. in length. An additional 460 ft. of side tie floating dock was built for transient boat traffic. This space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Stainless steel components conceal power-cords and pumpout hydrants at individual slips. A gray composite lumber on docks and promenade bring the two together visually, creating a seamless, high-end look.
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An aerial view of Tarpon Point Marina reveals the new docks, over-water promenade and Westin Hotel in the background.
No detail was overlooked when designing this marina, maximum user comfort was a top priority. The floating docks have a 24-inch freeboard, for easy loading and unloading of vessels.
The owner sought to make the marina experience both high end and comfortable, and the goal was well accomplished with the expansion of Tarpon Point.
Each new pier has a concealed sewer pump-out hydrant, so there is no need for boaters to take their vessels by the ships store for pumping prior to returning to their slip.
The additional slips serve to welcome many new boaters to the community, who will no doubt enjoy all the amenities that come with moorage in this modern facility.
To make the docks as clean as possible, the owner even took steps to conceal the cords for the power pedestals under stainless steel plates.
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160,000-POUND FLOAT MODULES DELIVERED TO
ST E VESTO N GU LF HARBOU R Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Bellingham’s NW division has proven once again that innovative solutions are standard procedure for the Bellingham team.
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he floats manufactured by Bellingham’s NW division for Steveston Gulf are a modular “plugand-play” design.
160,000-pound, concrete structures.
The proprietary design prescribed by the marina owner’s engineer is simple in concept yet provides the owner with tremendous flexibility.
The 20 floats manufactured for the Steveston project were 14 ft. × 60 ft. They are symmetrical on the transverse and longitudinal axis. All of the modules were identical. Each included two pile blocks and provisions for water and power.
Design
The true test for the Bellingham team was overcoming the challenges of lifting and transporting the massive,
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The immense weight of the delivery truck at over 200,000-pounds posed numerous transportation risks.
The site is one mile from a 150-ton travel lift.
The symmetrical design allows the modules to “plug-and-play” with existing and future floats, giving the owner the ability to move around modules and reconfigure for various uses.
This strategic location allowed Bellingham Marine to cast the floats close to where they would be launched. No bridges would have to be crossed and no roadways traveled with weight restrictions. The immense weight of the delivery truck, trailer and float, estimated at over 200,000-pounds combined, would have potentially posed a number of transportation challenges had the floats needed to be trucked any distance.
The only deviation from the owner’s original design was the concrete mix composition. Bellingham worked with owner’s engineer to change the concrete mix composition from a high fly ash mix to one with a lower quantity of fly ash. The advantage of a mix with a lower fly ash content was increased workability and additional finishing time. Bellingham provided ASTM C1202 test results showing that the performance of the alternate concrete mix composition proposed by Bellingham would surpass the owner’s wish for a low permeability concrete.
The weight of the individual floats posed further challenges in picking up the floats. The first four floats were loaded onto the truck by a 300-ton crane. The weight of the floats pushed the crane to the edge of its capabilities. The team decided another option was needed. To bring in a larger crane would have been a tremendous expense and would have driven the project over budget.
Manufacturing and Handling
The solution came in the form of a set of hydraulic climbing jacks. The specially designed jacks were manufactured specifically for this application.
Due to the extreme weight (160,000 pounds each), the floats were poured at Bellingham’s annex casting site on the waterfront in Bellingham, Washington.
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Float modules are lifted off the truck and trailer with a 150-ton travel-lift and lowered into the water from the boatyard’s travel-lift pier.
With the aid of two ground guides, the rear jeep would be backed into place. The front jeep would then be positioned in the traditional method with a heavy hauler tractor.
The jacks allowed the floats to be lifted and loaded onto the delivery truck without the use of a crane. The crews developed a “stinger” to back the rear “jeep” or “dolly” under the float once it was lifted into the air. The floats are 60 ft. long. Each supporting piece of the transport setup was centered roughly 12 ft. in from each end of the float.
With the tight constraints of the casting bed, the crews had to find a way to get the 7,500-pound, 60 ft. long form out from between two floats when stripping and setting up the next pour. The traditional way to move the forms would be to pick them up with a forklift perpendicular to the float, then place them on the next casting, which is also perpendicular. However, with the floats being cast side by side, this would only be possible in a few locations. The site foreman, Adam Moa, came up with a sequence where this interference would be as minimal as possible but still had to come up with a
To maximize the production schedule and to work within the constraints of the small site, the floats were poured side by side with less than 20 ft. between each module. This meant the rear “jeep” or “dolly” would need to be pushed or backed in almost 50 ft. underneath the suspended float. The stinger was attached to the front of the “jeep”, with the other end attached to a Hyster 360 Forklift.
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Multiple float modules were tied together with components fastened to the deck and towed by tug 40-nautical miles to the project site.
barge. The barge was submerged in Steveston Harbour to allow for loading of the massive floats and then was towed out to sea.
way to pick up a 7,500-pound form from over 20 ft. away without the use of a zoom boom forklift. The answer came in the way of an extra-heavy-duty fork extension for the Hyster 360 forklift. Adam’s crew built a gusseted, 20 ft. long steel extension, that would allow them to pick up the form and swing it out of the way to be used on the next cast.
No barge companies were willing to tow the floats without the use of a barge, which is how they were delivered to the customer – from Bellingham to Steveston, due to the notoriously rough seas on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Final Use Fisheries and Oceans Canada intends to use 16 of the 20 floats for a floating fish market in Steveston B.C.; the remaining four were towed around the west side of Vancouver Island to Port Alberni. The tow to Port Alberni utilized a submersible
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St. Augustine Marina, Florida
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BACK TO THE BASICS:
THE FLOATING WAVE ATTENUATOR For marinas where a wave attenuator is a feasible option, its value can be priceless. Know the basics of attenuator design and the benefits they can provide.
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n Friday, October 7th, St. Augustine, Florida was hit with the full force of Matthew, a category 2 hurricane.
Jim Piggott, City Director told the St. Augustine Record that when the city was deciding whether or not to invest in a wave attenuator for the marina his position was that “the breakwater would pay for itself by preventing major damage common with strong weather events.”
‘Without the wave attenuator, we wouldn’t have had a marina to come back to,’ said Sam Adukiewicz, Marina Harbormaster at St. Augustine Municipal Marina in an interview with the St. Augustine Record.
It appears his prediction came true in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
“I think the breakwater dock… is probably what saved it all,” remarked a marina tenant.
The Value of the Floating Dock
The 1,000 ft. floating wave attenuator at St. Augustine Municipal Marina was built by Bellingham Marine in 2013. The attenuator dock received some damage but performed exactly as it was designed to during the hurricane.
Unlike a fixed breakwater, a properly designed floating wave attenuator will provide a number of benefits. Protecting the marina and creating tranquil waters inside is an attenuator’s primary function. However, it can create additional revenue streams and provide ecological benefits as well.
Damage is estimated at $1 million, but the marina itself was saved. “Having a $1 million repair job is a lot easier to take than having a $15-$20 million marina replacement,” Adukiewicz said.
A wave attenuator works by reflecting and attenuating wave energy. Energy that strikes the side of the float is reflected. When waves are small, attenuators perform like a fixed wall and stop virtually all wave energy in its tracks. As wave energy increases, a portion of that energy passes underneath the attenuator.
“We fared amazingly well compared to other marinas nearby,” Adukiewicz commented. “We were open for business on a limited basis within a week. That was an emotional thing, we wanted to open as soon as we could. Now we’re working on getting the wave attenuator back in service and dealing with FEMA requirements, which can be complicated.”
In most conditions, even on windy days, the attenuator will dampen the wave and leave the waters in the marina still.
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Floating wave attenuators are multi-functional. In addition to providing protection, they may be used for transient or long-term moorage.
The right way to get a properly designed wave attenuator is to start with a concept study from a qualified coastal engineer. The goal is to ensure protection from large wave events and coastal storms. You also want the system to perform well under ordinary circumstances.
Floating wave attenuators are multi-functional. In addition to providing protection, the dock may be used for transient or long-term moorage. Boats can side-tie along the dock or fingers can be mounted to the back providing additional full-finger slips. An attenuator may also serve as a fuel dock or support other uses.
Engineers consider waves, currents, winds, tides, fetch, harbor topography, potential storm surges, ecological considerations, bottom conditions and historical worst-case weather (hindcasting) at the site. Owners must balance reasonable storm protection against the design wave. Worst-case weather is expressed in years, e.g., a 50-year or 100year storm. Owners must balance reasonable storm protection against construction costs.
Floating wave attenuators also have important environmental advantages. They attract undersea vegetation and filter feeders that clean the water and attract other marine species. Unlike a fixed breakwater, they allow circulation underneath, keeping the harbor oxygenated and the ecosystem unharmed. Proper Wave Attenuator Design
It’s not just about extreme conditions though. The system has to stand up to near-constant motion without fatigue failure.
There are no magic solutions. There has been an amazing amount of research and development on elaborate and somewhat fantastic configurations. Some involve light-weight structures floating on the surface. These lightweight systems are well marketed, but buyers are finding the performance often falls short of expectations. In the end, it comes down to mass and depth.
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For floating wave attenuators, the height of the design wave isn’t the most critical dimension. It’s the period. The longer the period, the more energy that must be reflected or absorbed.
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A floating wave attenuator should provide tranquil waters inside the marina on windy days and protect the marina from substantial damage in extreme weather conditions.
“We understand the unique limitations of floating wave attenuators and the elements that are critical in developing a proper site-specific design,” shared Everett Babbitt, President and CEO of Bellingham Marine. “We also know their potential value for marina owners. Both in terms of protecting an owner’s docks from substantial storm damage and options for maximizing the use and functionality of the dock.”
The most effective method to increase the performance of a floating wave attenuator is to make it deeper. But deeper attenuators put a huge burden on the anchoring system, which has physical limitations also. The most practical solution is to make the attenuator wider. This adds minimal stress to the anchoring system and enhances the beauty, strength and utility of the marina. Bellingham Marine, an Expert in Wave Attenuator Construction
Conclusion
Bellingham Marine was an early pioneer of the concrete floating wave attenuator, and has been designing and installing them for half a century. Bellingham’s wave attenuators have demonstrated their reliability and effectiveness in harbors around the world.
The concrete floating wave attenuator is the stateof-the-art marina technology. It requires the most site specific engineering of any marina structure. Properly designed and sited, an attenuator will create a safe, tranquil harbor for your boaters, protect your investment and add to your bottom line.
Bellingham Marine’s most recent wave attenuator in New South Wales, Australia, marks the company’s 85th wave attenuator installation. The company currently has three attenuators under construction – one in Oregon, one in Pennsylvania and the other in Florida.
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An artist’s rendering shows Bristol Borough’s vision for the new day-use boat docks located on the Delaware River. The outer dock will be a wave attenuator dock and the inner dock a heavy-duty walkway.
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erseverance. A steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
public access to the riverfront for local residents and to bring boaters to the town.
This word is all too familiar to those who work in the marine industry. Marina and waterfront development projects are often marked by long delays, numerous hurdles and at times what may seem like insurmountable challenges. It is only those that are able to persevere who will see their projects come to fruition.
In summer months the river has quite a bit of boat traffic, especially on the weekends. And, in bad weather can get waves up to 3 ft. high. Bristol needed a dock solution that was capable of meeting the wind and wave conditions at the site and would provide moorage for boaters that was comfortable and protected from the boat wakes and wind generated waves.
In 2012, Bristol Borough, located in Pennsylvania, put a new public dock and floating wave attenuator out to bid. The intent of the borough was to improve
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The winged-wave attenuator modules designed by Bellingham Marine for Bristol Borough provide additional draft while keeping the cost to manufacture as low as possible.
After years of fundraising and many over-budget bids, borough council votes to proceed with the project despite budget shortfall. Council pledges to pursue grants or private funding for remaining funds. form of protection. For the borough, the cost to build what they had originally specified was more than they could afford. All bids submitted came back over budget.
floats and double glulam walers. The floats are nearly 6 ft. deep and will provide a freeboard of 21 inches once in place. This dock will extend 245 ft. and will be almost 20 ft. wide.
The project went out to bid a second time. Again, the bids came back too high.
The interior dock will be well protected by the main attenuator, so will be a little less robust. This dock will be just over 10 ft. wide and 200 ft. long.
On the third round, the borough’s council voted to proceed with the project in spite a continuing shortfall, pledging to pursue grants, private funding or a loan if necessary to cover the remaining $500,000.
Bristol’s new docks, which will go in at the foot of Mill Street, on the Delaware River, will provide transient and day-use moorage for about 25 boats (depending on boat size) in a side-tie arrangement. Both the attenuator float modules as well as the interior floats have been cast and are sitting in the yard of Bellingham Marine’s NE division. The floats were scheduled to ship out at the time this issue of Docktalk went to print.
Bellingham Marine was awarded a contract in June for the design and supply of a floating wave attenuator and a heavy-duty floating walkway. The wave attenuator is capable of knocking down a 3 ft. wave and the walkway dock designed for a 1 ft. wave environment. The attenuator, which will be placed on the outside of the two docks, will be constructed with winged
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WHERE CONCRETE AND TIMBER MEET
W R IG H TSV I L L E B E AC H
The waler on the Unifloat docks is dropped an inch. When then IPE trim piece is added to the top the trim will sit flush with the concrete deck and tie into the timber docks.
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Option 1: A modern, Unifloat concrete marina.
very marina is on a journey toward inevitable renovation at some point in its lifetime. What opportunities can a renovation or expansion present and how can a marina owner best capitalize on them? The answer to these questions looks different for each marina.
Option 2: Unifloat concrete main walks and perimeter floats, with timber finger piers and timber marginal walkways along the bulkhead.
What is the latest in marina design, amenities and utilities? How long should I build my new marina to last for and how do I build for durability, reliability and user experience? How can I best maximize my budget and support greater revenue generation?
Option 3: Unifloat concrete docks (main walks and fingers) on the outer docks and Bellingham timber docks (main walks and fingers) for the interior docks. Option 4: A modern, Bellingham timber marina.
For the owners of Wrightsville Beach Marina in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina all these questions and more were explored as they moved down the road that began with contemplating a future rebuild to finally pulling the trigger on the renovation of their 100-slip marina. Bellingham provided the owners with four options to contemplate.
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Each option had its own strengths and weaknesses in terms of longevity, performance, user experience, aesthetic quality, and durability.
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The owner was attracted to the durability and stability of the concrete docks but also appreciated the look and feel of traditional wood docks as well as their lower cost.
The 6-inch draft of the timber dock over the deeper draft of the concrete dock proved a better option for the site and avoids any concerns of the dock grounding out during extreme low tides.
After careful deliberation, the owner made the decision to go with option 2. The use of multiple construction methods and materials allowed for the construction of a facility that provided the owner with the greatest value.
All the docks, timber and concrete, will be trimmed with a 2 ¾ inch IPE accent board placed on top of the waler. The trim board conceals the fasteners and the top edge of the fender to create a seamless, highend look throughout the marina.
Main walkways and perimeter floats will be built with Bellingham Marine’s Unifloat concrete dock system. The stable, heavyweight docks will provide solid, safe walking areas throughout the marina and allow for moorage of larger boats along the outer edge of the marina.
Wrightsville Beach Marina is currently under construction. The project is expected to be complete by May 2017. Bellingham Marine’s scope of work includes the design, supply and installation of the floating docks as well as the manufacture and installation of a new handrail along the bulkhead. The owner will handle the demolition of the existing docks as well installation of the utilities.
All finger piers and interior marginal walkways located along the shoreline will be built with Bellingham Marine’s timber dock system. Utilizing the timber dock design along the bulkhead provided an additional benefit. During low tide, the water depth along the shoreline can get fairly shallow.
In its new configuration, the marina will have 100 slips for boats ranging in size from 32 ft. to 80 ft. The new transient dock will accommodate larger boats at 100+ ft. long.
The IPE trim piece will conceal the top edge of the fender giving the deck a clean look.
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Bellingham Marine’s pile driving rig is currently in the harbor at the Marina del Rey Marina project site. It will be mobilized to The Boat Yard in February.
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NEW TRAVEL-LIFT PIERS AND FLOATING DOCKS FOR
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Bellingham Marine worked with the owner to develop an approach that allows the boatyard to utilize its skilled staff and remain open during construction.
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said Bellingham Marine Manager of Project Development Eric Noegel.
he Boat Yard, located on Fiji Way in Marina del Rey, California is in the process of a multimillion-dollar renovation.
“We have a deep respect for The Boat Yard’s need to remain open during construction. Over the years, we have developed a number of processes that allow our crews to move quickly through on-site work and to phase the removal/replacement process, so utility services are virtually unaffected and tenants can remain in the marina.”
Once complete, the one-stop boatyard and marina will boast two new travel lift piers, improved ADA access and a new marina complete with concrete floating docks and upgraded amenities. Bellingham Marine mobilized its pile driving rig to the site early February.
The Boat Yard’s new docks will be concrete floating docks from Bellingham Marine complete with new potable water, fire suppression and sewer pump-out systems.
Work will commence with the construction of new ADA gangway access piers followed by the construction of the new travel-lift piers.
The owner had originally wanted to use the rebuild as an opportunity to reconfigure the layout of the marina but opted to keep the original configuration. This option allowed him utilize the existing pile, which was a substantial savings.
Bellingham Marine is building three new travel-lift piers for the boatyard. The piers will house two travel lifts. The larger of the two will have a 28 ft. beam and a 100-ton lift. The existing travel-lift piers will remain in operation until the new ones are built and in working order. This will allow The Boat Yard to continue to haul out boats during construction. In April, Bellingham Marine expects to start the process of rebuilding the boatyard’s 114-slip marina. Docks will be removed and rebuilt one section at a time.
“We sat down with the owner early on in his planning process,” shared Noegel. “We worked through a number of different scenarios with him until we landed on the solution that was best for the success of his business.” Bellingham anticipates work will be complete by late summer.
“The goal is to minimize disruptions to The Boat Yard’s day-to-day operations as much as possible,”
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PORT MACQUARIE MARINA GREETS 2017 WITH NEW FLOATING DOCKS
Permitting delays leave less than 60 days to cast, deliver and install 15 new slips. Bellingham meets timeline and Macquarie opens new dock in time for busy Christmas season.
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ellingham Marine signed the Port Macquarie contract in May of 2016. The straight-forward project called for the replacement of the existing docks on C-arm and adding a new section, which would be called D-arm.
Unfortunately, minor changes to upland work caused delays in the approval process. The local council required the approvals for the new D-arm to be redone. This requirement delayed the construction of D-arm indefinitely.
D-arm would add 15 slips to the marina, ranging from 14m to 18m long. C-arm was a like-for-like layout replacement, replacing the existing wood docks with Unifloat concrete floating docks.
Since the replacement of C-arm was not held up by the new approval constraint, Bellingham decided to move ahead with the demolition and rebuild of C-arm as originally scheduled.
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Flexibility and responsiveness to customer demands are at the heart of Bellingham’s culture.
“Once we received the approval for Macquarie’s D-arm we started casting the required floats right away.”
Although this decision would require a second mobilization to the site, the choice was in the best interest of both the client and Bellingham Marine. The pontoons for the job were already cast and taking up needed space in Bellingham’s yard. In addition, the client wanted the failing docks on C-arm to be replaced as soon as possible.
Port Macquarie was under pressure to have the new dock open in time to welcome boaters over the busy Christmas break. The new dock was also necessary for a fishing tournament hosted by the marina in early January.
In October, the owner received the required approval they had been waiting for to begin the construction of D-arm.
The “borrowed” floats were re-cast and a barge was mobilized on December 5th to drive the required pile. The first six semi-trailer loads of floats were delivered on the 12th of December and the second six on the 14th. The utilities contractor started work on the 16th and the job was completed by the 19th.
Due to the fact that the client was unable confirm the date the revised approval would come through, the pontoons that had been originally cast for Macquarie’s D-arm were utilized in another job.
The owner was astounded the team was able to build the new dock so quickly. The marina was able to welcome a number of new vessels over the Christmas break and the owners are hopeful that some will remain as permanent tenants.
“We had another project under contract in Sydney for an owner that wanted a rush on his job,” said Gary Charlwood, New South Wales project manager for Bellingham Marine. “We were able to meet an extremely tight timeline on that job by using the pontoons we’d originally cast for the Macquarie job.”
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The construction of Port Macquarie’s D-arm added 15 new berths to the marina.
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The existing docks on the marina’s C-arm were in poor condition and in need of replacement. The arm was rebuilt using Unifloat docks in a like-for-like layout.
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Motuoapa Marina prior to redevelopment
COMPREHENSIVE RENEWAL EFFORTS UNDERWAY AT
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major transformation is under way at Motuoapa Marina in New Zealand. The marina, located on Lake Taupo, is a popular freshwater fishing destination.
The project’s consent requirements added another component to the project. The added requirement called for the eradication of any pest fish species from the basin and the safe relocation of any trout.
Constructed 50 years ago, engineers designed the marina with a circular basin with a large island in the middle and short wooden fingers arranged around the perimeter.
In July, the civil works contractor, Seay Earthmovers, arrived on site. Their first steps were to bring in rock for the exterior wall of the reclamation area and then build a dam at the marina’s entrance. The dam was built with 1-tonne bags of gravel. Once the access was blocked, Seay began the process of pumping water out of the basin. The water level was taken down to approximately 1 ½ ft.
For over 17 years, local officials have been working on redevelopment plans. Plans included removal of the island, dredging of the basin and entrance channel, and the reclamation of land. When finished, there will be a new four-lane launch ramp and jetties, and a modern 160-berth marina complete with concrete floating docks provisioned with power and water.
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The Department of Conservation fishery team took advantage of the low water levels in the basin to remove the pest fish. Fyke nets were used to catch the fish in the basin. Fyke nets are a type of fish
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Major excavation efforts are reshaping Motuoapa Marina’s basin and reclaiming land.
In its final configuration, the marina will have six piers with 160 berths and over 18,000 square ft. of new docks. Berths will range in length from 26 ft. to 46 ft. The docks will feature FRP thru-rods and aluminum pile guides.
trap consisting of a series of concentric funnels that guide fish inside and make it difficult for them to get back out. Crews have cleaned half the marina so far and removed over 6,000 catfish; they have yet to capture a single trout. The native fish caught so far were relocated and the catfish were destroyed and repurposed as fertilizer on a nearby organic farm.
Several delays, including the arrival of a flock of endangered black-billed gulls, have pushed out the originally anticipated completion date from April. The gulls chose to nest on the corner of the long arm marina entrance after being discouraged from nesting at a nearby power station with plaster decoy gulls.
By the first of the January, the removal of the island had been completed. Reclamation work was nearing conclusion, dredge work was being finalized and the water level in the basin was returned to preconstruction levels.
The black-billed gull is New Zealand’s only endemic gull, meaning they are only found in New Zealand. They were listed as Nationally Critical in 2013 and are the most threatened gull species in the world. Perhaps for this reason, the black-bill gull becomes aggressively territorial once their chicks hatch.
Pontoons and steel pipes from Bellingham Marine New Zealand (BMNZ) started showing up in early January. Crews immediately began assembling the main walkways and anchoring them around the perimeter.
To protect the birds, the nesting area was cordoned off from the rest of the site. Mitigation measures include giving the area where the birds have nested a wide berth, particularly once the fledglings hatch. The Department of Conservation is monitoring the birds. The birds should leave the site soon after their fledglings hatch around late January.
At the time this issue of Docktalk went to press, the new marina was beginning to take shape. Finger piers are being attached to walkways and crews are eagerly awaiting pile delivery. The new BMNZ pile barge is due to be on site by the end of January.
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The new docks at Motuoapa Marina will be Unifloat concrete docks with FRP thru-rods manufactured by Bellingham Marine New Zealand.
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The Unifloat concrete docks will have single-piece fingers with rounded ends and hardwood walers. The docks will be towed into place once dredge and sheet pile work terminates.
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Rybovich, West Palm Beach, Florida
The best marinas are a result of a solid team working toward a common goal of excellence. And although it takes the efforts of everyone on the team to complete the project successfully, there is typically an individual or two who stands above the rest. These individuals are best known for their relentless dedication and uncompromising loyalty. They take their job seriously, giving every task they set their hands to their all. It is their attitude that motivates others to embrace a similar mindset and to push through the most challenging of jobs. Bobby Greenman is a man of this caliber. A longtime project manager for Bellingham Marine’s SE division, Bobby is best known for his “get’er done” attitude, his loyalty, and his finely honed barbeque skills.
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EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHT
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Bobby was his barbeque skills. Man, that boy can barbeque,” shared Ryder. “He also makes the finest key lime pie in a trailer I have ever tasted.”
met Bobby in 1983 on my first trip to Florida Floats,” recalls Steve Ryder. “The Florida Floats office, at the time, was an old building. A drafty, humble space complete with missing floor planks.”
“Working on a project in Naples, Florida, I invited the client and a couple of his assistants to dinner. I suggested something different. I invited them to have dinner with Bobby and his crew at their camp site. My client agreed.”
“Out back there was a small three-yard rotating mixer. That small mixer produced all the concrete required for the Unifloat docks being built by Florida Floats as well as the concrete products manufactured by Bercleve Concrete. Bobby was running the operation and making patio stones at the time.”
“We showed up to the camp site and that night we dined on steaks that Ruth Chris would die for.”
Five years later when Steve Ryder joined the division Bobby had left the yard and was working as a field crew manager. As Florida Floats’ business grew, so did Bobby’s responsibilities. By the early 90’s, Bobby was directing all installations at the different project sites. He wasn’t just managing the projects. He was part of the crew.
“My client got to meet Bobby and like many clients since then, appreciated the professionalism and dedication that Bobby is so well known for.” During Bobby’s time with Florida Floats and Bellingham Marine, he has built marinas in every part of the SE division’s territory from the islands around the Caribbean, to Texas, to the Carolinas.
Bobby was just as likely to be found hammering away at rods as he was managing pile drivers and other subs. He had high expectations of everyone on the job site and became well-known for his direct way of communicating what everyone should be doing.
He has had a front row seat as the company has changed, grown and prospered as the industry’s leading marina builder. Bobby has built many of Bellingham Marine’s signature marinas including Harbour Town Yacht Basin on Hilton Head in South Carolina; Chub Cay in the Bahamas; and Fort Pierce City Marina,
During these early years, the installation crews would stay in trailers at area trailer parks or camp grounds. “One of the first treats I got to enjoy working with
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Bobby Greenman, BBQ-extraordinaire, manning the grill. His crew is by far the best fed construction crew around.
“Bellingham Marine has been my life and I have never regretted one minute of it.” Bellingham Marine arrived on site in February 2002 and walked off the site in September 2002. In just eight short months, Bobby and his team, had completed the single largest marina project the division had built to date.
Rybovich, Bahia Mar and the Ocean Reef marinas in Florida. Steve recalls at Bahia Mar Bobby had a great “project office” that overlooked the marina’s south basin. The project office was Bahia Cabana and happy hour was from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Today, Bahia Mar Yacht Center remains the standard by which modern, big-boat marinas are measured. Back in 2002, it was a marina well ahead of its time. The award winning, world-famous marina greets over 100,000 visitors a year making the docks at Bahia Mar some of the most walked docks in the world.
Bahia Cabana was a popular spot for all the local business people. Most of South Florida knew Bobby from the Bahia Mar project and from Bahia Cabana. There were a number of stakeholders tied to the Bahia Mar job who relied heavily on the marina. Nearby businesses and most importantly the constituents of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show had a vested interest in the completion of the new marina.
Bellingham Marine is honored to have had the privilege to design and build this world-class marina and is extremely blessed to have had Bobby Greenman at the helm managing its construction. Bobby is an integral part Bellingham Marine’s SE division. It is an honor to have him on the Bellingham team. The company looks forward the seeing the completion of many more marinas, built at the hands of Mr. Bobby Greenman.
Everyone knew the project was in Bobby’s capable hands. Bobby frequently reassured apprehensive individuals at casual Bahia Cabana meetings that Bellingham Marine would finish the project in time for the upcoming show.
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Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chub Cay Marina, Bahamas
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LIVE VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM FROM
M A RINA ACC E SS O R I E S Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy peace of mind with protection from Oversea Security.
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arina Accessories is proud to announce that we are an authorized North American dealer for Oversea Security, a 24/7 live vessel monitoring system. Oversea Security is a centralized marina security system that wirelessly monitors every vessel in the marina using advanced technology.
with real-time email and SMS alerts sent directly to your device.
Oversea Security employs a UL certified monitoring center capable of dispatching emergency personnel as needed. The level of safety provided allows many insurance providers to pass those savings on to you in the form of discounts.
How does this benefit my marina?
You can even arm and disarm the security system remotely from any smart phone, tablet or on-site kiosk.
Harbor staff are aware of vessel issues before they become a major problem, potentially saving thousands in repair costs. The marina office is equipped with a monitoring station which allows staff to be notified immediately when an alarm sounds.
Oversea Security Systems Monitor: • • • • • • • • • • •
Fire & Smoke Theft/Intrusion Detection High Water Sensors Temperature Sensors Fume Detectors Bilge Flooding Mooring drag GPS Geo-Fence Tracking Low Boat Battery(s) Loss of shore power And much more!
Consider this example, a vessel on C- dock, slip 13 has a high water alarm sounding. Instantly, the owner will get an alert from the Oversea Security live monitoring center. In addition, the harbor staff can monitor the situation and send personnel down to the dock to check the vessel and protect property. A big concern for marina owners is the liability of having a monitoring system in-house and leaving millions of dollars of property under their control. This is why the monitoring system for the harbor staff is only that – a monitor.
You never have to worry about draining the battery on your boat either. The system operates on a completely self-contained battery with a lifetime of 4 to 5 years.
Harbor staff cannot disable any alarms on a vessel. This can only be done by the owner. The harbor staff are not responsible for contacting the owner either, this comes straight from the 24/7 live monitoring center. Agents will contact the owner directly and take appropriate action as needed. The monitoring
The Oversea Security monitoring system allows you to access your boat status whenever and wherever
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Marinas can set up a kiosk station. The kiosk allows tenants to easily get information about an alarm notice.
any other type of business that wishes to utilize it.
center is capable of dispatching emergency services, such as fire or law enforcement personnel.
You can often receive discounts from insurance providers simply for having the system set up in your marina, proving how valuable this coverage can be.
How much will it cost? All hardware, software and installation are provided free of charge to the marina facility. The hardware is the size of a standard computer and an external antenna. Boat owners can purchase coverage for as little as $29.95 / month.
Remember the cost of that last sunken or burned out boat in your marina? Worry no more about reliving that experience. Nothing compares to the peace of mind you will have with protection from Oversea Security live 24/7 monitoring.
Can I use the system to generate revenue for my marina?
Contact Marina Accessories for more information at mai@marina-accessories.com
There are several ways a marina can generate revenue or save money if they so desire. One option is by selling advertising space on the kiosk itself. There is plenty of useful space available to restaurants, local shops or
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M A RINE T E C H N O LO G I E S SUPPLIER OF PEDESTALS TO AUSTRALIA’S FINEST
M-Tech is a trusted name in the marina industry. With a reputation built on quality and innovation, M-Tech’s service centers are custom-built to accommodate a wide variety of electrical configurations.
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tremendous flexibility in power configurations and advanced monitoring options.
inner of numerous awards, Marine Technologies (known by many as M-Tech) is the leading provider of power pedestals to marinas in Australasia and the Middle East.
In coming months, M-Tech will unveil an intelligent, multifunctional monitoring system that is positioned to revolutionize the service pedestal industry.
M-Tech’s power pedestals are manufactured in compliance with the strictest international standards and are specially designed with marina operators and boat owners in mind. Built from the highest quality materials, M-Tech’s units offer
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In coming months, M-Tech will unveil an intelligent, multifunctional monitoring system that is positioned to revolutionize the pedestal industry.
Australia’s biggest names in the marina industry.
based on the company’s XL service unit. The units can supply both Australian 220/400 volts and U.S. 110 volts as well as water and compressed air.
Akuna Bay Marina M-Tech recently manufactured and supplied over a hundred 1100mm Platinum Marina Service Pedestals for Akuna Bay Marina. Akuna Bay is a 190-berth marina that is part of the d’Alboras group of marinas. M-tech worked closely with d’Alboras CEO Mr. Brett Bolton to ensure the delivery of units perfectly suited to the project’s requirements.
“This was a great project for M-Tech to be involved with and shows our capacity to manufacture pedestals that can accommodate electrical style outlets and voltages to suit the many different worldwide electrical requirements,” said Wilkinson. “I’d like to personally thank Mr. Greig Payne and the Riviera team for trusting this diverse project to our team at M-Tech.”
Akuna Bay’s Platinum pedestals, from M-Tech, are finished with silver composite exterior panels and an all new glass reinforced, engineered thermoplastic base. The units will supply vessels with a range of electrical outlets from 15-amp single phase up to 125-amp three phase.
Sydney Superyacht Marina Sydney Superyacht Marina is the largest dedicated superyacht berthing facility in the Southern Hemisphere. The marina provides exceptional service and logistical support to superyachts cruising Australia’s waters and is viewed as the only option in Sydney Harbour for vessels 15 meters to 70 meters in length.
Additional features of Akuna Bay’s Pedestals include: • • •
Stainless steel water taps 42-chip LED, 360-degree illumination Advanced water and energy consumption monitoring
Sydney Superyacht Marina is currently undergoing a $30 million redevelopment. M-Tech was awarded a contract to supply the marina’s new power pedestals. M-Tech’s multiaward-winning XL service pedestal was selected for the new facility. “The XL line of pedestals has undergone continued development over the past 40 years and is by far the service pedestal of choice for marine applications,” shared Wilkinson.
Riviera Luxury Yachts In early January, M-Tech was contracted by Riviera, a luxury yacht builder located in Coomera on Queenland’s Gold Coast. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to partner with Riviera,” remarked Darren Wilkinson, General Manager of M-Tech. “The Riviera project is one of our most prestigious projects to date.”
The new units at Sydney Superyacht Marina will supply 15-amp single phase to 125-amp three phase. An advanced remote monitoring system for water and power usage is also included.
M-Tech developed a custom power unit for Riviera
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M-Tech’s bespoke XL pedestal units for Riveria, a luxury yacht maker, supply a multi-range of functions including single and multiphase power, water and compressed air.
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M-Tech’s XL pedestals have undergone continued development over the past 40 years. It is by far the pedestal of choice for marinas in Australasia and the Middle East.
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WELCOME TO THE
BELLINGHAM TEAM In 2016, Bellingham Marine expanded their sales force. Please join us in welcoming this new talent to our team.
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mployees are a company’s most valuable assets. They are a company’s competitive advantage and should be an integral part of a company’s mission. At Bellingham Marine, we know that it is the sum of all our parts that makes our company great. We owe our success to our employees, to our leadership group and to our customers and industry partners who believe in what we are doing. It is our goal to attract and retain the best, to provide them with encouragement and stimulus and to show them how much their efforts are appreciated. It is with great pleasure that we continue to welcome new talent to the Bellingham Marine team and continue to grow in new ways. With new talent comes new opportunities to reach beyond our current capabilities and provide our customers with better service and advanced product offerings. Please join us in welcoming Bryce Fisher and Stephanie Fisher to our U.S. Sales Team.
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BRYCE FISHER MGR. OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
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When asked what keeps him enthused about his career Bryce responded, “I enjoy anything that has to do with the water.”
ryce brings with him a long list of accomplishments and a diverse background in the marine industry. Bryce has over 20 years of experience in the industry and holds a USCG 100ton Master Captain’s License.
“I really enjoy the project aspect of marina development and am proud of the finished result,” continued Bryce. “I hope one day to be able to take my boat around and stop at all the marinas I had a hand in developing.”
Bryce got his start in the marine industry at Boat US as a retail store manager, managing multiple stores around the country. He later joined Tempress Products, a fishing and boating equipment manufacturer, where he worked for eight years moving up from customer service manager to Vice President.
Bryce has built an impressive marine resume and is held in high regard by those who have had an opportunity to work with him. “I take incredible pride and ownership in the project I am lucky enough to be involved in and enjoy seeing it succeed.”
Bryce’s shift into the marina industry happened in 2008 when he was hired by ShoreMaster as a sales representative for Texas and the Gulf Coast. He was later hired by Pelican Rest Marina, a highend marina development in Galveston, TX, as their general manager.
A husband and father of two teenage boys, Bryce admits that between his home and work life there isn’t much room for hobbies but does enjoy boating and golfing (when he can) and less frequently camping and fishing.
In October of 2016, Bryce was hired by Bellingham Marine as the Manager for Project Development for marina projects in the Gulf states.
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STEPHANIE FISCHER SW DIVISION, SALES SUPPORT STAFF
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tephanie was hired by Bellingham Marine’s SW division in October of 2016 as a project development coordinator. She has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in HRM and an undergrad degree in business as well.
keeps me inspired and enthused about my career with Bellingham Marine.”
Stephanie spent six years in the U.S. Air Force working in logistics. During that time, she lived in Germany for two years and spent four years working Presidential Airlift Support at Andrews AFB.
A wife and mother of a 3-year-old boy, Stephanie enjoys traveling, playing golf and reading. She is proud to have served her country honorably and to have graduated from her MBA program with honors.
“I feel my greatest accomplishments are still ahead of me at BMI,” continued Stephanie.
After finishing her graduate program, Stephanie was hired by a civil construction company as a project coordinator/estimator. When asked “what keeps you enthused about your career?” Stephanie responded, “It’s very exciting to work for a company that is truly dedicated to innovation, genuine customer service, and being the best in the industry. Working with and learning from such an amazing group of talented individuals
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B E LLI N GH AM M AR I NE OPENS NEW OFFICE IN SOUTH FLORIDA
The new office will provide marina owners, operators and developers in south Florida and the Caribbean with localized service.
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ellingham Marine recently opened its eighth U.S. office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new regional office is strategically located adjacent to the world
famous Bahia Mar Yachting Center at 651 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. The Fort Lauderdale office will serve southern Florida as well as the Caribbean market. “There is no substitute for a local presence,” said Bellingham Marine President, Everett Babbitt. “Every community is unique. Having a local presence in southern Florida helps us gain a better understanding of the opportunities and the challenges faced by marina owners and operators in the region. It also enables us to better provide a timely response, reliable service and localized support to our clients in and around the Caribbean.” “Although we pride ourselves in being an international marina builder and dock manufacturer, we also take pride in maintaining small company values, where accessibility, relationships within the local community and support of local associations remains paramount,” added Babbitt. Known as the “boating capital of the world,” Fort Lauderdale is home to one of the largest cruise ports and boat shows in the world. In terms of fishing and boating, Fort Lauderdale’s biggest rival is the Bahamas, which is only 50 miles from south Florida.
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