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New pump-out for Waveney River Centre

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”.

Port Vell named as ‘Preferred Marina’ for America’s Cup

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.

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

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. 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. 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.

Lloyd’s Register approval for Marine Results

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.