Marina Industry December 2022

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Volume 10, Number 46 December 2022

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

In 1922, METSTRADE showcased a total of 1,400 exhibitors from 49 countries across ten halls at RAI Amsterdam covering every facet of marine equipment, systems and materials. Given ongoing travel restrictions in some parts of Asia, the base of companies and products on display equalled the impressively comprehensive range of marina equipment displayed when the show hit new records in 2019.

Three busy days over 15-17 November saw 26,480 visits registered by 17,417 unique visitors spanning 126 nationalities, accompanied by 6,175 exhibitor personnel.

Recognising the extreme importance of industry recruitment and retention among younger people, 23% of all visiting professionals were in the 18-35 age bracket. Their presence was nurtured and supported through METSTRADE’s Young Professionals Club with its dedicated lounge, industry ‘meet and greet’ sessions and show tours.

In a first for the show, the second day began with a breakfast networking and panel event, Women in Marine Industry, in co-operation with British Marine and American B2B publication Soundings Trade Only. More than 120 female and male professionals delegates gathered at the METSTRADE Theatre to meet up and engage in a lively debate with women working in senior marine leisure leadership roles across the USA and Europe.

The design of the show was refreshed, including revised layouts for the SuperYacht, Marina & Yard and Construction Material Pavilions, as well as a new Superyacht Sustainability Route. These initiatives were all designed to enable visitors to discover new partners and products more easily.

Speaking after the show closed, Niels Klarenbeek, Maritime Director of METSTRADE, stated: “There has been an incredible amount of work happening behind the scenes this year. We wanted to ensure that METSTRADE was completely fit for purpose in resuming its critical role as the epicentre for the whole global marine leisure sector during three very busy days in Amsterdam. The feedback we have received suggests those efforts have paid off, with exhibitors and visitors able to take maximum advantage of meeting up together again. It was incredible to witness large numbers of visitors gathering even before the show opened each morning and to hear the buzz of conversations and business being made around the many stands and meeting spaces right across the show”.

Sarah Anghel, President of ICOMIA, agreed: “The partnership we have with METSTRADE gets stronger every year. We weathered the storm of Covid-19 by working closely together and we have much to celebrate now with such a high level of quality attendance and business made at this year’s show. We are also pleased to see the ongoing growth of our members’ national pavilions across the halls of RAI Amsterdam, further increasing the tangible value of marine industry associations as they represent and support the global leisure marine sector”.

Once again, I’m looking forward to boarding the number 4 tram from Central Station to attend METSTRADE when it opens from Wednesday to Friday in 2023 (see page 25).

The 2023 Guide to Suppliers features a number of our regular advertisers, as well as profiles of other market leaders DIRECTORY

Names and websites of suppliers from ‘Boat Lifting and Moving’ to ‘Yacht Transport’

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Front cover: Warwickshire-based marine pump-out specialist LeeSan has just replaced the original unit at Waveney River Centre on England’s Norfolk Broads with an LS200W pump-out station fitted with a powerful and reliable two inch peristaltic pump complete with safety control panel (see page 6)..

D-Marin network buys a Jellyfishbot

D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, has today announced it has purchased a Jellyfishbot, an autonomous multi-purpose solution for the collection of waste and oil spills. This is a further investment in the sustainability arena for the marina group as it continues its mission to advance marina development solutions in all areas including waste management and sea water environment protection.

The new bot was officially presented to the local community at an event on 29th November at D-Marin’s Zea Marina of Pireaus, by the makers from IADYS.

The Jellyfishbot is an efficient and flexible solution to support water decontamination of widespread and sheltered areas, including ports, marinas, lakes and canals, but can also operate in leisure centres, hotel residences and industrial facilities. Successful in clearing water pollution, the robot autonomously cleans an area defined by the operator in an outdoor environment using Global Positioning System (GPS) points. The robot can also perform ad-hoc cleanings when required, and can be remotely operated at any time. In addition, when equipped with a sonar, it can perform bathymetry surveys, up to 10 metres in depth.

Commenting on the investment, Areti Priovolou, HSE Officer of D-Marin said: “We are delighted to have signed an agreement with such an impressive marina management initiative. The Jellyfishbot is a welcome investment for us in pursuing innovative sustainable solutions for waste management and sea water environment protection. This investment is part of D-Marin’s strong Environmental Social Governance (ESG) strategy with the vision to create “Sustainable Marinas” for todays and future generations.

“This is an exciting time for D-Marin

as it continues to protect and excel the exceptional conditions of D-Marin’s marinas. With more plastic than fish being forecasted to be in the oceans by 2050, we are playing a crucial role in protecting, cleaning and depolluting the water surfaces, benefiting not only the environment but also our customers as they enjoy the highest professional standards as we strive to innovate and become the market-leader in the marina industry.

“We would like to thank CVC Capital Partners (‘CVC’) for the opportunity to access the ‘Planet & People Grants’ that made this extraordinary

purchase possible. Thank you also to the ingenious minds of the people at IADYS and EPE yachting who supplied us with the bot.”

Mr. Ioannis Koutsodontis, Greece Operations Director, D-Marin also added: “As a Group we focus on the strategy of sustainable development, thus we have taken the initiative to protect and upgrade the environment where we operate and to create the marinas of the future through innovations and investments in equipment and new technologies.

Jellyfishbot is an important tool in our efforts.”

‘Yachting Destination of the Year’ is Caribbean island of Grenada

The ‘Yachting Destination of the Year’ has been awarded to Grenada in the Southern Caribbean, with Port Louis Marina receiving particular mention in the judge’s assessment, who said: “Grenada has quietly become an in-demand yachting hotspot in recent years, both for the tri-island state, including nearby Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and for its place as an easy-to-reach hub for exploring the wonders of the islands of the Grenadines”.

Alexander Britell, Editor and Publisher of the Caribbean Journal, which organises the awards, said: “The

2023 edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards celebrates those honoured in

21 different categories, highlighting the hotspots, the difference makers

and the reasons why we all love the Caribbean so very much, as selected by the editorial staff.

“Congratulations to all of the winners; you have received the highest annual honours in all of Caribbean travel and your work is at the pinnacle of Caribbean excellence.”

Port Louis Marina is available for yachts from 10-90 metres with flexible berthing for visiting guests throughout the year and the premium marine services and facilities you would expect from a marina owned and operated by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas.

More berths for Haslar Marina

Berthing at boatfolk’s Gosport based Haslar Marina is being given a boost with the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater in an exposed area of the marina.

As part of this two-phase project, pontoon and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has designed and manufactured a bespoke floating concrete breakwater to reduce the wave climate in a particularly exposed section of the marina close to the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour.

The first phase is now complete and comprised the installation of two 60-ton 20 x 4 metre floating concrete breakwater units, carefully orientated to fit within the major reshaping of the marina which also involved realigning the green lightship, a prominent feature in this busy corner of the marina.

Extending the frontage of the marina, the protection this new fully

serviced floating breakwater provides will enable Haslar Marina to create 45 new berths in the main part of the marina, as well as act as berthing for larger boats and superyachts.

“Over the last couple of years, as boating has boomed, demand for quality berthing across the UK has increased,” says Jon Challis, Sales Manager at ICMS. “With space tight in many marinas, they’re looking at using sites not previously used due to exposed conditions. This is where our floating concrete breakwaters come in.

“They are designed specifically

to reduce waves to a level where sheltered and comfortable berthing, either in a harbour or marina, can be provided – ensuring berth holders and visitors get a good night’s sleep.

“Combining high strength and flexibility, our concrete breakwaters are built to withstand severe weather and wave action. Being fit for purpose does make the units heavy, which means they can be challenging to transport and manoeuvre, but working closely with the team at boatfolk, and experienced local marine contractor, Baker Trayte, the installation has been

seamless. Haslar Marina now has the first phase of the protection it needs to expand its berthing facilities.”

Phase two is expected to start shortly, adding two 15m x 4m floating concrete units to the breakwater –completing the full 70-metres of the wave attenuation programme.

Lucas Shotts, Operations Director at boatfolk Marina Group, comments: “Since inception of the project and the initial site analysis and design, the team at Inland and Coastal have been superb in their input and assistance in achieving the right product within our budget.

“There has been a huge amount of detailed knowledge shared between us which has resulted in the installation of a high quality and extremely effective floating breakwater in a harsh and busy environment at one of our most important marinas. It has been a pleasure working with the great crew at Inland and Coastal and we have become a really strong team.”

MB92 adapts for the future

The world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company, with facilities in Spain and France, the MB92 Group, has announced a number of important changes at both shipyards.

alongside me in La Ciotat for many years and has played an important role in the shipyard’s development”.

Karpaz Gate Marina, the first international-standard marina resort in North Cyprus, has opened exclusive new leisure facilities.

Marking the latest significant phase of growth for the 120 million Euro development on the island’s Karpaz peninsula, the additional amenities include ‘The Gallery’, comprising a 20 metre long indoor pool and jacuzzi, new gym and corporate conference rooms. Annual and Winter berth-holders, as well as visiting boat-owners from across the world, can now enjoy the expanded leisure opportunities alongside the new on-site boutique hotel which has completed its first season of

operation.

Exclusively available to marina and hotel guests, The Gallery’s luxurious indoor pool area, with surrounding lounge chairs, plus showers and changing rooms, is conveniently located near to the marina office on the promenade. The building connects through to the gym, fully equipped with weight and aerobic machines. Two corporate meeting rooms have also been added, complete with audio and visual equipment.

The island of Cyprus is attracting more interest from the yachting community as investment in the marina and yachting infrastructure continues to increase.

Two well-known faces of MB92, Jordi Ariet and Rob Papworth, become respectively, Managing Director of MB92 Barcelona and Managing Director of MB92 La Ciotat. Both have been with the company for more than 20 years and have been instrumental in its success. Ben Mennem, who founded Compositeworks in 1998, which then went on to become MB92 La Ciotat, will continue to play a major role in the company and joins Pepe García-Aubert on the board as Vice-Chairman of MB92 Group.

Ben Mennem commented, “I am delighted to be handing over the reins to Rob Papworth, who has been building the business

In addition, the Group has also put in place a new organisational structure, which will accelerate collaboration across both shipyards and build a more compact organisation. The new structure will also facilitate the expansion and internationalisation of the Group, whose workforce has increased significantly over the past few years.

Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of MB92 Group, concluded: “The organisation we have put in place will enable us to mutualise the strengths of both shipyards and streamline the refit experience for our clients. The creation of these Group positions is also an essential stage of our international expansion plan, which will soon see the launch of our operations in the Middle East”.

Concrete breakwater units installed in place looking towards HMS Dolphin.

Funding for bi-directional boat charging

Following on from the installation of the UK’s first marine charging network in Plymouth to support electric vessels, Aqua superPower has announced that it is leading a consortium, which has secured UK Government funding to explore the development of a UK demonstrator of bi-directional boat charging. The Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) project brings together two leading UK businesses, with electric boat charging operator Aqua superPower and pioneering British bi-directional charging and smart energy technology company, Indra, as well as independent, low emission transport experts Cenex and the University of Plymouth. The consortium will carry out a feasibility study to determine the financial, technical and operational business case for the deployment of bidirectional charging infrastructure in the marine sector. The study will also evaluate the environmental benefit, ultimately preparing the ground for a UK demonstrator of bi-directional boat charging.

The VBEV project will focus on emergent bi-directional charging technology developed, demonstrated and in early release for road vehicles based on Indra’s experience of pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) product development.

Indra’s innovative technology forms the foundation for the project’s

marine application, adding the marine requirements for near-shore and inland vessels, using Aqua’s knowledge as an electric charge point operator (CPO) in the sector.

The VBEV project is part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 2 (CMDC2), which was launched in May, 2022, funded by the Department for Transport, and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. This is a disruptive innovation opportunity led by UK businesses that could reduce UK marina CO2 emissions by four million tonnes per year. The University of Plymouth led the previous CMDC project – the Marine E-charging Living Lab (MeLL) – and will bring expertise and academic links into the technical aspects of this project, including battery degradation for marine operations.

Cenex will develop the bi-directional charger value case and identify vessel architypes most suited to the innovative technology.

Virtual bunkering enables the aggregation of electric boat batteries to provide energy storage and grid support services when not being used for propulsion. With the transition to electrically-powered vessels, there will be a requirement for deploying charging infrastructure across marinas and harbours. Affordability of grid connections, high capital costs and battery health pose challenges to deployment. This project will develop solutions to resolve these barriers by enabling existing electric boats to support the charging infrastructure without the need for expensive grid upgrades by providing a virtual electricity bunker service, delivering managed battery conditioning support and enabling additional revenue generation for boat-owners.

“We are proud to have been successful in winning our second Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition project, which is evidence of Aqua superPower’s marine charging

A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been installed in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (picture courtesy of University of Plymouth).

expertise and industry authority. As project lead, we look forward to working with our highly experienced consortium partners towards decarbonising the marine sector and to accelerate the transition to clean alternative propulsion systems,” said Alex Bamberg, CEO of Aqua superPower.

Aqua Superpower will be responsible for the overall management of the project. As a leader in the network deployment of e-charging networks and installations (UK and internationally) Aqua superPower will be responsible for developing a commercial business case for the deployment of bi-directional charging and designing a demonstration plan for the technology.

The four partners will engage with electric boat builders, marina operators, the local and national grid, as well as leisure boating representatives, to develop a detailed business case and plan for a world first demonstrator of Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels using bi-directional chargers. Its delivery will be a significant step toward helping the marine sector realise greater benefits from the transition to alternative propulsion vessels, maximising C02 savings, reducing costs and improving operation.

Warwickshire-based marine pump-out specialist LeeSan has just replaced the original unit at Waveney River Centre, on England’s Norfolk Broads, which had been in service for over a decade.

The new unit is an LS200W pump-out station fitted with a powerful and reliable two inch peristaltic pump complete with safety control panel. This is linked to a token mechanism and stop button for easy use by marina clients. The station is timer-controlled to eliminate any dry running and to allow the marina to charge appropriately for each use.

To overcome the challenges of flooding, as well as wash from passing boats on the Broads, it has been mounted on a plinth. Currently, the marina is undergoing a significant revamp after recently being acquired by Tingdene Ltd and ongoing work will be undertaken to improve this installation with additional groundworks and relocation of the pipework in an underground duct.

Karl Sutcliffe, LeeSan’s Technical Director, commented “It’s always good when a customer is happy to come back to us for replacement equipment. It shows that they are happy with both the kit and the service”.

A partnership has been forged between the America’s Cup and Marina Port Vell in Barcelona for the facility to become the ‘Preferred Marina’ for superyachts visiting the city during the regatta in 2024.

During the months of the competition, the marina will host dozens of superyachts visiting Barcelona for the America’s Cup, enabling front row enjoyment of the regatta and VIP experiences in an unbeatable location.

In addition, the agreement will allow Marina Port Vell to sell the official event merchandising for the 37th America’s Cup at its facilities, for which a commercial space will be created to offer customers an exclusive shopping environment.

It has been announced that MDL Marinas will be supporting the Round Britain eRIB Challenge by becoming a Gold sponsor of this phenomenal mission to circumnavigate Britain in an electric RIB.

Pontoon manufacturer and water access specialist Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has been awarded the contract to supply and install a new workboat berth by the Dover Harbour Board. Installation, which is due to start in Spring, 2023, also includes the supply of floating foam fenders and mechanical and electrical services.

Owing to the port’s exposed location and the size of the vessels destined to use the new facility, the project will consist of 7 x 19.65 metre reinforced concrete breakwater pontoons. Weighing in at almost 100 tonnes each, the floating concrete units will have one metre of freeboard and, when combined, will be suitable for berthing working vessels up to 1,000 tonnes displacement.

Scheduled to start from Lyme Regis, Dorset in July/August, 2023, the Round Britain eRIB Challenge is an environmental project aiming to assist leisure and small commercial operators in the marine industry in transitioning to a more sustainable future by shining a light on the potential of electric boats.

The challenge involves 17-year-old Harry Besley attempting to skipper an electric boat around the coast of Britain during the Summer months, raising awareness of the issues around combustion engines and showing that there are environmentally-friendly alternatives. Harry hopes to become the youngest person to drive an electric boat around Britain.

Following a rigorous audit procedure, global rigging and survey company Marine Results has been appointed as a Lloyd’s Register (LR) Approved Service Supplier for the survey of masts and rigging, including all fore and aft-rigged and Dyna-rigged yachts. As the world’s leading classification society, LR is the principal body in the maritime sector for approving safety standards on superyachts.

This new accreditation enables the company (www.marineresults.com) to offer an even more comprehensive service of maintenance and safety inspections.

ICMS awarded berthing contract for Dover Harbour MDL sponsors the Round Britain eRIB Challenge

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Volume 10, Number 46 December 2022

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Guide to Suppliers 2023

This Guide features a number of our regular advertisers and includes a more comprehensive directory of suppliers on pages 16-17, together with their websites,

under sections relevant to operators seeking to improve their marinas and enhance the services they offer to berth-holders, visiting yachts and the general population of the area in which they are located.

The Guide is designed as a pullout section, occupying the centre 12 pages of the issue, so that readers can remove these pages and retain them for use as a reference throughout the year.

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DeckSafe Solutions

Established ten years ago, DeckSafe Solutions has provided specialist Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) flooring to marinas across the world and, as the Winter season approaches and even the keenest sailors opt for dry land, now is the busiest season for the DS team.

GRP offers a perfect alternative to timber. On a practical level, it is impervious to salt and fresh water, never warps or fades and resists algae growth. QuartzGrip Mini Mesh, also known as Marina Decking, boasts a slip-resistant finish that works in wet, icy or even oily conditions while the mesh structure allows water to drain away. It can be laid over concrete surfaces or used with GRP profiles to build complete structures to sit on land or in the water. Aesthetically, mini mesh is available in a range of colours, is comfortable to walk on – even in lightweight shoes and sandals – and looks smarter and cleaner than wood or concrete.

For a more traditional approach with better slip-resistance, DeckSafe also supplies RecoDeck Composite Decking boards. Almost indistinguishable in appearance

to real timber decking, it offers low-maintenance benefits, is unaffected by salt or fresh water, never needs to be sanded, painted or stained and won’t warp, rot or split. Suitable for use on pontoons, jetties and walkways, it is also ideal for outdoor seating and dining areas. WPC Decking is stocked in a range of natural wood finishes complete with trim and fixings.

DeckSafe Solutions can provide a full, turnkey service if necessary, from advising on the best approach to take through to design, fabrication and installation.

DeckSafe Solutions sales@deck-safe.co.uk www.decksafe.co.uk

Lee Sanitation Ltd

Since 1991, Lee Sanitation (LeeSan) has specialised in the design, installation and maintenance of sewage pump-out stations at both coastal and inland locations. During this time, it has acquired vast experience in supplying quayside pump-out systems for any size of marina and harbour, including workboat landing stages.

Now a member of the Pump Technology Group, LeeSan is capable of specifying, supplying and supporting clients with all manner of sanitation equipment, including toilets, tanks, pipework, water and waste pumps, valves and all ancillary equipment for any type of leisure craft or workboat and if advice is needed, support and help is readily available on the telephone from skilled staff at the company’s office in Warwickshire, which is close to major transport

links in the English Midlands.

LeeSan stocks an extensive range of products at its 6,500 sq ft warehouse and can provide spare parts for most marine toilets and pumps – new models as well as

those dating back many years.

Its ‘One stop pump shop’ includes manufacturers such as Whale, Jabsco, Raritan, Rheinstrom, Blakes, Microphor, Sanimarin, Dometic/Sealand, Rule, Lowara,

Tru-design, Gobius, LeeStrom, Grundfos, DAB, Mono and many more.

Lee Sanitation Ltd sales@leesan.com www.leesan.com

Creating berthing people want to come home to

Marina Projects Ltd

Founded in 2002, Marina Projects has grown to become one of the world’s leading marina consultancies. With offices in the UK, Cyprus and Hong Kong, the company is able to provide its expertise across the globe as shown by its successful projects worldwide such as the Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong (illustrated).

It works with a wide range of clients, including government bodies, commercial organisations, private developers and investment groups, and collaborates with worldrenowned architects, engineers and other professionals to deliver a client’s vision for any marina or integrated waterfront project.

Marina Projects is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.

By maintaining a robust and effective Quality Management System, it is able to demonstrate its continued commitment to providing the highest quality of service to clients by continually improving processes and procedures to ensure any marina project meets its ultimate goals. It has also adapted to overcome the challenges posed by Covid-19.

The Directors and senior management have over 200 years’ combined experience in the marina and marine leisure field, and are fully committed to continually develop the company and invest in its employees.

Marina Projects Ltd enquiries@marinaprojects.com www.marinaprojects.com

Marine Travelift Inc

With over 60 years of innovation in boat moving techniques and an established reputation for manufacturing world-class boat handling equipment, the team at Marine Travelift, aided by its global network of dealers, understands that it takes hard work to achieve satisfied clients.

From in-house engineers to its knowledgeable CustomerCare team, the company works with marina-owners and boatyard operators to build the machines that keep them in motion for years to come. However, support doesn’t end when a hoist is delivered. Marine Travelift provides operation and service training in the field before the equipment begins

service and, once in use, highlytrained technicians are ready for immediate attendance.

If a repair becomes necessary, only genuine Marine Travelift replacement parts are supplied to match the original specifications of specific machines. An extensive in-house inventory of parts reduces lead times, with global shipping and online parts for same-day order processing.

Marine Travelift implements a quality system, certified by QAS according to Standard ISO 9001:2015, which allows it to offer customers a higher level of consistency with its products and services.

Marine Travelift Inc sales@marinetravelift.com www.marinetravelift.com

Pacsoft International Ltd

Supporting all the needs of a marine business to maximise growth, PacsoftNG marina management software is a one-stop marine management software solution catering for marinas, harbours and yacht clubs, providing small and large operations with a comprehensive set of rich features to run all aspects of the business.

This software allows both time and money to be saved through automating and integrating daily tasks, serving customers more effectively while maintaining tight control over business processes and performance.

The system provides enhanced management insight and control as its ‘Visual Marina’ provides a simple and easy audit for management to ensure the invoicing system is up-to-date

and accurate. Staff can make fast, informed decisions based on accurate, current and future data, with information at the user’s fingertips. Integrated accounts receivable allows

quick and efficient resolution of customer queries online, visibility of outstanding balances and easy overdue debt chasing. It also has the ability to interface with ‘Utility Metering Systems’ and

can turn meter on, allocate to a boat, record meter readings, take final reading and turn meter off. Pacsoft International Ltd sales@pacsoft.com www.pacsoft.com

RMCS Marina and Holiday Park Solutions

Marina and Holiday Park Solutions Ltd (t/a RMCS) are one of the UK’s premier suppliers, manufacturers and designers of services associated with busy marinas, harbours and ports.

All products are British-made, with the emphasis on quality and reliability. The last 12 months have seen the portfolio of products increase, with a new range of metering solutions for every budget, from simple readonly solutions to app-based systems. Unlike many providers, all RMCS products are supplied without contracts or other ongoing costs.

Marina and Holiday Park Solutions offers electrical designs, water systems, pumpout facilities, lighting and security systems. Introduced for the first time this year to counter soaring energy costs are photovoltaic (solar) systems.

Martin Georgeson, a wellknown name in the industry with 30 years’ experience, joined

the company in October to strengthen the team and has been welcomed aboard.

RMCS Marina & Holiday Park Solutions sales@rmcs.co.uk www.rmcs.co.uk

Roodberg/Frisian Industries BV

Since it was established in 1936, Roodberg (a trade name of Frisian Industries BV) has developed, produced and supplied top-of-theline boat hoists and trailers for use on slipways and to transport craft for yacht builders, boatyards and marinas. The company employs innovative technologies based on over 70 years’ of experience in designing and building both hydraulic and electric hoisting and transportation systems.

Roodberg has concentrated its development, engineering, production, assembly and service operations under one roof, which makes it possible to reduce the time taken to manufacture and deliver orders to a minimum. This makes the production lines and delivery times short and allows the company to respond quickly as new developments and technologies emerge. It also enables customised equipment to be built for customers

without delay.

Its wide range of hoisting and moving systems are developed and

manufactured both in standard series and according to clients’ specifications.

SF Marina

Gothenburg-based SF Marina, with its main production facility located at Walllhamn on the West Coast of Sweden, celebrated its centenary last year. The company’s heritage began with the construction of Brandholmens shipyard in 1918 to specialise in concrete structures for use on water and it was not long before floating concrete pontoons

became the main product manufactured by the enterprise.

A continuous programme of development and innovation honed though experience shaped by installations in Sweden, where harsh Winter conditions are a good test of marina infrastructure, enabled the company to design pontoons and breakwaters that provided

the strength and durability to perform well under a wide range of difficult conditions from Tropical heat to Arctic ice, as well as challenges presented by storms, tides and constant exposure to salt water and ultraviolet light.

In 1972, SF Marina was chosen as a supplier to the Summer Olympics and delivered pontoons used by six sailing classes at the event. This was

followed by another ‘first’ in 1983, when it installed its first marina in the USA at Boston Yacht Club.

Two years later, the company moved to its new factory in Wallhamn from where pontoons weighing up to 250 tons can be loaded directly on to ships moored at a deep-water quay for delivery anywhere in the world.

SF Marina info@sfmarina.com www.sfmarina.com

Roodberg info@roodberg.com www.roodberg.com

Walcon Marine Ltd

Founded in 1963, Walcon Marine is a market leader in the design, construction and installation of marinas, yacht harbours and berthing facilities around the world. As probably the longest-established and most experienced company in its field, Walcon Marine is a global organisation with manufacturing facilities in the UK and Australia. Its range of walkway and finger pontoons caters for every need, from low freeboard versions for dinghies and paddleboards to its tubular steel Docking Solutions pontoons for workboats, fishing boats and superyachts, as well as other specialist units for exposed locations. Today, its pontoons and associated infrastructure can be found in over 30 different countries on five continents. Notable projects in 2021 have included the complete removal and replacement of the

Noss on Dart Marina in the UK’s West Country, resulting in a brandnew, 232-berth facility.

A full list of recent projects and services can be viewed on the company’s website.

Walcon Marine Ltd sales@walconmarine.com www.walconmarine.com

This family-owned business aims to provide costeffective, efficient solutions to help clean up the marine

Water Witch Workboats

environment and is estimated to have cleared more than two million tonnes of plastic trash from the ocean.

Over 200 of the company’s debris collection and trash retrieval workboats operate around the world, including Hong Kong, New York, Cape

Town, Kuwait and London. Its range of workboats has been developed to offer users a versatile, multi-purpose craft or pontoon boat that can perform a wide variety of duties in addition to efficient aquatic trash and debris removal.

The Versi-Cat workboat is extremely adaptable for applications such as providing a fast-response to marine pollution, supplying a mobile pump-out service, lifting moorings (with removable lifting frame), diving and maintenance support.

The design incorporates various ‘pods’ that sit between the twin hulls, enabling many tasks to be undertaken. The pod system allows heavy items to be loaded directly on to the quayside and lifted aboard the vessel via a crane with no need to manhandle the equipment to the water.

Water Witch Workboats info@waterwitch.com www.waterwitch.com

Since 1963 Walcon has proven itself to be a worldwide leader in the design, construction and installation of marinas and berthing facilities, with renowned quality and first class service.

Shepperton Marina

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Cimolai Technology SpA www.cimolaitechnology.com

FGM. Tecnology Srl www.fgmtecnology.com

GH Cranes & Components www.ghcranes.com

Golden Manufacturing Inc www.goldenboatlifts.com

Hostar Marine Transport Systems Inc www.hostarmarine.com

Kropf Industrial Inc www.kropfindustrial.com

Marine Travelift Inc www.marinetravelift.com

Roodberg/Frisian Industries BV www.roodberg.com

Wiggins Lift Co Inc www.wigginslift.com

Wise Handling Ltd www.wiseboathoists.co.uk

BOATYARD EQUIPMENT

Brownell Boat Stands www.boatstands.com

Gisatex GmbH & Co KG www.gisatex.de

International NDT Ltd www.int-ndt.com

International Yacht Paint www.international-yachtpaint.com

Nautipark www.nautipark.com

Naval Tecno Sud Srl www.navaltecnosud.it

Nitty-Gritty Srl www.nitty-gritty.it

Sailing Technologies www.sailingtechnologies.com

Smart Antifouling www.smart-antifouling.com

Solbian Energie Alternative Srl www.solbian.eu

CONSULTANCIES

Arrol Consultancy www.arrol.com

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd www.cnmarinas.com

Daniel S. Natchez and Associates Inc www.dsnainc.com

International Waterfront Consultants www.iwclic.com

Marina Management Services Inc www.marinamanagement.com

Marina Projects Ltd www.marinaprojects.com

Marina Solutions International www.marinasolutionsintl.com

MDL Marina Consultancy www.mdlconsultancy.com Salt Technologies www.lindley.pt

DECKING

Captrad Composites www.captrad.com

DeckSafe Solutions Ltd www.decksafe.co.uk

Dura Composites Ltd www.duracomposites.com

Pro Composites www.procomposites.co.uk

ThruFlow Inc www.thruflow.comTitanDeck

Voyager Industries www.titandeck.net

DOCK FIXTURES

Aister www.aister.com

Atlantic Aluminium & Marine Products www.atlanticaluminiummarine.com

Goodocks Marine (Hong Kong) Co Ltd www.goodocks.com

Ibericamar SL www.ibericamar.es

Naval Tecno Sud

www.navaltecnosud.it

Port-Safety www.port-safety.com

Potona Marine Co Ltd www.potona.com

Reid Lifting Ltd www.reidlifting.com

Sidermarine Sl www.sidermarine.com

Xunzel www.xumzel.com

DRY STACK STORAGE

Capria SA www.domingocapria.com

Drystack Australia Pty Ltd www.drystackaustralia.com.au Nautipark www.nautipark.com Wickens Engineering Ltd www.wickens.co.uk

FENDERS

Den Hartog Industries Inc www.denhartogindustries.com

E.V.A. Bumper di SL www.evabumper.com

Ibericamar SL www.ibericamar.es

Inmare Srl www.inmare.net

Polytec Thelen GmbH www.polytec-industrial.com

Portmere Rubber Ltd www.portmererubber.co.uk

SeaEQ GmbH www.seaeq.com

Walcon Marine Ltd www.walconmarine.com

MARINA MANAGEMENT

Harbour Assist www.harbourassist.com

Havenstar www.havenstar.com

Marina Master www.marina-master.com

Marinacloud www.marinacloud.net

Nauticspot www.nauticspot.fr

Pacsoft International www.pacsoftmms.com

MODULAR DOCK SYSTEMS

Airfloat Ltd www.airfloatmps.com

Fully electric mobile hoist from Boat Lift.

Buldock Ltd www.buldock.com Jetfloat www.jetfloat.com

Magic-Float www.magicfloat.ru Marine IP Ltd www.versadock.com

Marine Floor Europe SAS www.marinefloor.fr Otto SAS www.gmiotto.it

PMS Dockmarine www.pmsdockmarine.com

TAFF Modular Floating System www.taf-f.com

PEDESTALS

Aqua superPower www.aqua-superpower.com Depagne www.depagne.fr

Eaton Marina Power & Lighting www.marinapower.com Gigieffe Srl www.gigieffe.com

Hubbell Marine www.hubbell-marine.com Jo Bird www.jobird.co.uk KEHA3 www.keha3.ee Maricer www.maricer.com

Marina & Holiday Park Solutions Ltd www.rmcs.co.uk

Microcustom International Ltd www.microcustom.co.uk

M-Tech Marine Technologies www.m-tech.com.au

New VMR Srl www.vmrsrl.com

Plus Marine Srl www.plusmarine.com

Rolec Services Ltd www.rolecserv.com

Ruban Bleu www.rubanbleu.com

Seijsener Marina Services www.seijsener.com

Sureline Electrical Modules Ltd www.sureline-em.co.uk

PILING AND ANCHORING

DualDocker GmbH www.dualdocker.com

Hazelett Marine

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems Ltd www.inlandandcoastal.com

Marina Pods www.marinapods.com

Marinetek Finland Oy www.marinetek.fi

Martini Alfredo SpA www.martinialfredo.it

Metalu Marinas www.metalu.com

Poralu Marine www.poralu.com

Potona Marine Co Ltd www.potona.com

Ronautica Marinas www.ronauticamarinas.com

SF Marina www.sfmarina.com

Solent Marine Ltd www.solentmarina.com

System Group Marine Division www.systemgroupmarine.com

LeeSan’s ATEX-rated pump-out unit.

www.hazelettmarine.com

Profextru Products BV www.profextru.com Seaflex www.seaflex.net Shoreline Plastics www.shorelineplastics.com

POLLUTION CONTROL

IADYS www.iadys.com Wave International www.waveintrnational.co.uk

PONTOONS

Aister www.aister.com

ATIC www.atic.fr

Bellingham Marine Industries www.bellingham-marine.com

Bluet Oy Ltd www.bluet.fi

Bluewater Marine & Dock Specialities Inc www.bluewaterdocks.com

Clement Germany GmbH www.clement-germany.de

Dock Marine Systems www.dockmarinesystems.com

Gael Force www.gaelforcemarinas.com

Ingemar Srl www.ingemar.it

Walcon Marine Ltd www.walconmarine.com

Yacht Port Marinas SL www.ypmarinas.com

PUMP-OUT SYSTEMS

Edson International www.edsonpumps.com

Keco Pump & Equipment www.pumpahead.com

Lee Sanitation Ltd www.leesan.com

Sanitrade Srl www.sanitrade.it

SIGNAGE AND BEACONS

Almarin SL www.almarin.es

Pharos Marine Automatic Power Ltd www.automaticpower.com

WORKBOATS

EcoTank www.ecotank-worldwide.com

Efinor Sea Cleaner www.seacleaner.efinor.com

Water Witch Workboats www.waterwitch.com

YACHT TRANSPORT

DYT Yacht Transport www.yacht-transport.com

Peters & May Ltd www.petersandmay.com

Sevenstar Yacht Transport BV www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com

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The future – it’s electric

By Dan Natchez*

There is no question that one of the biggest trends in the world today is the transition to an all or mostly electric future – and not just for the home, office, industry and cars, but for the marine industry as well. There are those who are carrying the spear and pushing hard for fast changes and at the other end of the spectrum there are the skeptics, while most of us are probably somewhere in between and believe in doing the right thing, but are not quite clairvoyant enough to know what the right thing is at this moment.

The other day, I brought my car into my auto mechanic and,

as usual, we got to talking. She is quite a character, outspoken, knowledgeable – takes the complex and reduces it to simplicity. As we talked, I asked if she was to buy a car today, what would she get? That turned into a half-hour discussion on the current status of electric cars. Her simplified answer was that the only thing she would buy today would be a hybrid – maybe even a plug-in hybrid. Her perspective was that while battery technology has made considerable advances over the last few years, it is still way off from being meaningful for the whole transportation industry and a fully electric car would not yet meet

her needs. The battery range is not there relative to the time required at and availability of charging stations, and the initial costs are still at a premium.

In a similar discussion, a friend of mine reminded me of the era when many were pushing the ‘all-electric house’, which became outrageously costly to run due to the price of electricity at the time compared to the cost of oil or gas. It was also a time long before the advances in ground and air-sourced heat pumps that we have today, and that are increasingly tempting homeowners to go electric – not to mention the increasing list of governments that are requiring at least all new

construction to be fossil fuel-free. There is no question that fossil fuel emissions are out of control worldwide, with long- term adverse implications for the world as we know it. In addition, as various alternative energy sources increasingly are coming into play, there is also growing awareness of the day-to-day trade-offs we make for our current mostly fossil-fueled life. Even climate change skeptics might begrudgingly acknowledge that fact. It’s hard to deny the desirability of smog-free city skies, buildings not covered in soot or buses passing by in relative silence and without a blast of exhaust fumes.

Ingenity fast charging station at Homewood High & Dry Marina, California.

So how does all of this effect the marine industry and, particularly, the recreational marine industry? The answer is big time, but most of us are not quite sure just how, where or when. As my mechanic said, “It will flush itself out over time” and there are innumerable efforts out there to make that time happen sooner rather than later, whether promoted or required by both governments and investors.

In Amsterdam, there is a requirement to end the use of diesel engines within the city by 2025, including for the boats plying the waters of its canals. Tour boats are already being converted to batterypowered systems and so far things seem to be going pretty well. The refitted boats charge overnight and by day carry their passengers without the noise and smell of their previous diesel engines.

Hinkley Yachts is in production on their ‘SilentJet’ hybrid Picnic Boats, the current marketing for which focuses primarily on the quality-of-life benefits offered by running on the battery power when

at dock/anchor or running slow, thus eliminating the noise, fumes and vibration of the diesel engine, but then powering up the diesel engine when out on open water and getting somewhere at 35 knots, while also recharging the batteries. They may also be anticipating days in the not-too-distant future where use of the diesel will not be allowed unless out on the open water.

Indeed, many boat manufacturers, both old and new, are scrambling to produce meaningful hybrid and/ or fully electric-powered boats. As noted in a report from the market research firm IDTechEx, it is expected that, “the market for hybrid and pure electric boats and ships will rise rapidly to over $20 billion worldwide in 2027. Assuming the boat market continues to grow in line with historical trends, it is likely there will be more than one

million electric boats by 2030”.

On the full electric front, there are several vessels that have particularly caught our eye at the moment.

One is the new Super Air Nautique GS22E high performance waterski and wake sport boat from Correct Craft’s Nautique and Ingenity subsidiaries. It does everything you would want it to, but without the fossil fuel and with much less noise. It has a fairly respectable run time for skiing/ boarding of two to three hours on a full charge. While some might say that is still too short, for my own waterskiing life, I typically head out at sunrise, ski for an hour or two and then the boat is back at the dock or in my driveway until the next day, so this kind of battery life and the necessary charge time really would not be an issue, except

Charging under way at the dock before a day trip out on Lake Tahoe.

Battery life is limited, so if one is going out and using the boat for more than a couple of hours, there is the issue of draining the battery and not being able to recharge it in the middle of the water. You can’t just have someone bring you out some fuel

that my dock doesn’t currently have an outlet/power pedestal.

Another is the C-8 day cruiser from Sweden’s Candela Technology AB. If you have not seen it, you need to. The C-8 is an all-electric hydrofoiling boat with a range of 50 nautical miles at high speeds. As noted on their website, “All other boats just became obsolete. Candela C-8 is the craft that breaks existing rules and sets the new ones. Merging advanced aircraft technology with software and electronics, C-8 flies above the waves in absolute silence. Consuming just a fraction of the energy conventional boats use, C-8 is the first true long-range electric cruiser. But that’s just the start”. Although the hyperbole of the advertising department may be a bit much, it is a remarkable achievement.

On a different scale is the all-electric Orca PWC from Taiga Motors in Canada. While Taiga’s first project when founded in 2015 was electric snowmobiles, they have

now burst into the PWC market with the Orca – the first all-electric PWC in production. It delivers up to 160 hp, has a range of about 27 miles and can run exuberantly for about two hours on a full charge. It’s got three modes: range; sport; and wild, and reviews of the wild, which is where you get the 160 hp, suggest it is just that. Like the motorboats previously mentioned, it is also pretty quiet – something not typically associated with a PWC and something that would be welcomed on many a lakeside.

All three of the above vessels are in production, out on the water, quite expensive and have considerable waiting lists. I suppose you could say they are trending. The C-8 and Orca also make considerable use of carbon fibre (another trend), although Taiga will soon be producing two lower cost (and lower performing) models not from carbon fibre.

So, aside from the typically very high prices of these and other electric boats, the other obvious

downsides, just like the electric cars out there, are range/run time, the time to recharge and the availability of charging stations. Battery life is limited, so if one is going out and using the boat for more than a couple of hours, there is the issue of draining the battery and not being able to recharge it in the middle of the water. You can’t just have someone bring you out some fuel (not that that is always possible, but the availability of the option makes boat-owners feel safer).

There are, of course, researchers all over the world working on constantly improving battery technology and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the considerable advances to date. Meanwhile, there are ways to mitigate and extend battery life, including solar and wind energy. The larger the boat the more potential to combine these alternative approaches both for direct energy as well as recharging batteries. The use of hydrogen- powered systems is receiving more attention,

particularly for large motor yachts. The work being done by Aicon Yachts, together with Renewable Innovations, is certainly intriguing. Step one for them is making use of hydrogen fuel cell systems to power all the on-board systems while at anchor, with longer-term goals of providing the power (and fresh water as a byproduct) for point-to-point journeys. Renewable Innovations also has and is further developing hydrogen-powered charging stations, both portable and fixed, for battery charging in areas lacking electrical service or having inadequate grid potential.

On the more traditional charging front, there are currently three options. Level 1 is simply plugging into a standard outlet, which typically takes 8-14 hours for recharge. Level 2 is the same as having a 240 volt outlet for your clothes dryer, which can typically shorten the charging time to 3-6 hours. Level 3 is for the quick/rapid chargers, which is where the key to greater practicality ultimately lies

and where most currently can get the time down to 1-2 hours (Taiga is expecting just 20 minutes for the Orca).

Ingenity has set up a fast charging station on Lake Tahoe as a means to promote the Super Nautique. Taiga is currently working on setting up charging stations at marinas throughout North America and is actively looking for marina partners. Aqua superPower, based in the UK, is building a network of superchargers in Europe and elsewhere, usually in partnership with a marina to provide the electric ‘fuel dock’ infrastructure and then collecting a percentage of the fee charged for its use.

So, what does this all mean for most of us? Well, as I suggested, a lot, but, at the moment, hard to say exactly.

For those who are retrofitting,

expanding or creating new marinas, it would certainly be prudent to give considerable thought to the robustness of the electrical service being provided throughout the property. As almost everything you and your customers currently power with gasoline, diesel, oil or gas goes electric, your electrical needs will definitely increase. The budget may not allow for that investment right now, but at least try to plan the future infrastructure to accommodate it later with the least amount of disturbance. Consider the upland dry stack storage. It might be easier to retrofit than the docks, but we don’t typically think about power pedestals for the racks.

For marinas not contemplating changes now, keep your eyes open and start thinking about how and what your plan will be to adapt your

facility for the future. At least, many if not most marinas these days have power pedestals for their berths, so you already have some degree of Level 1 charging already in place.

If you don’t have individual meters for each berth, that is something to keep in mind as more boats start plugging in.

In addition, look out for opportunities to partner with the boat manufacturers or other rapid charger developers, as well as government grants, tax credits, etc, that might make sense for your specific facility.

As with so many things, knowing your boating market and understanding your customers’ use of their boats is particularly important in these decision-making processes. The long-term trend for all of these markets will be moving, like the automobile industry,

to hybrids and, ultimately, full electric motors. Regardless of one’s personal perspective, it does seem to be the wave of the future (pun intended).

An important factor for me in boating has always been about getting out on the water to recharge my batteries; soon enough I’ll be recharging those that power the boat!

*Dan Natchez is President of Daniel S. Natchez and Associates Inc, a leading international environmental waterfront design consulting company specialising in the design of marinas and marina resorts throughout the world. Your comments and enquiries are invited on Tel: +1 914 698 5678, by Fax: +1 914 698 7321, by E-mail: dan.n@ dsnainc.com or on his Website: www.dsnainc.com

An Aqua superPower installation at the Yacht Club de Monaco founded in 1953.

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One-off change to METSTRADE days

METSTRADE is the world’s largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials and systems for the international leisure marine industry and incorporates a dedicated Marina Yard Pavilion. It is organised by the RAI Convention Centre in co-operation with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). The event’s target audience includes yacht builders, naval architects, refit yards, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, captains, marina owners and marine equipment manufacturers worldwide.

Since it began in 1988, METSTRADE has always been held from Tuesday to

Thursday, but in 2023, it will take place from Wednesday to Friday, 15-17 November.

This change in days is for a reason. Niels Klarenbeek, Exhibition Director, explained: “The RAI halls have a very full agenda next Autumn. To

Index to Advertisers

Daniel S. Natchez and Associates Inc 21 www.dsnainc.com

DeckSafe Solutions Ltd 9 www.decksafe.co.uk

Dura Composites 14 www.duracomposites.com

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 23 www.icomia.org

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems Ltd 10 www.inlandandcoastal.com

LeeSan 7 www.leesan.com

Marina & Holiday Park Solutions Ltd 3 www.rmcs.co.uk

ensure that there will be sufficient set-up time for all exhibitors, we have decided to make a one-off change from Wednesday to Friday”.

METSTRADE registration@rai.nl www.metstrade.com

Marine Travelift Inc 8 www.marinetravelift.com

METSTRADE OBC www.metstrade.com

Seawork 24 www.seawork.com

SF Marina IFC www.sfmarina.com

Walcon Marine Ltd 15 www.walconmarine.com

Water Witch 18 www.waterwitch.com

Diary of events

Please check websites for up-to-date information before booking hotels or confirming travel plans.

Miami International Boat Show Miami, USA 15-19 February, 2023 www.miamiboatshow.com

Korea International Boat Show Goyang, Republic of Korea 3-5 March, 2023 www.kibs.com

Auckland Boat Show Auckland, New Zealand 9-12 March, 2023 www.auckland-boatshow.com

China (Shanghai)

International Boat Show Shanghai, China 27-29 March, 2023 www.boatshowchina.com

Palma International Boat Show Palma de Mallorca 27-30 April, 2023 www.palmainternationalboatshow. com

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Queensland, Australia 25-28 May, 2023 www.sanctuarycoveboatshow. com.au

Seawork

Southampton, England 13-15 June, 2023 www.seawork.com

Sydney International Boat Show Sydney, Australia 3-7 August, 2023 www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton, England 15-24 September, 2023 www.southamptonboatshow.com

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference

Vilamoura, Portugal 11-13 October, 2023 www.icomia.org

METSTRADE

Amsterdam, The Netherlands 15-17 November, 2023 www.metstrade.com

The METSTRADE Show is the world’s largest marine equipment trade show and the only truly international B2B exhibition. With excellent networking opportunities, a broad range of showcased innovations and located in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the METSTRADE Show is an unmissable event for every professional in the marine industry.