Marina Industry April 2023

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Volume 11, Number 48 April 2023

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

Following the report issued by the MB92 Group in March highlighting the need for increased regulation and environmental assessment within the superyacht chain, on 20 April, this leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company announced the launch of ‘Refit for the Future!’, a new service tailored for superyacht owners looking to reduce the environmental impact of their yachts, reduce operating and financing costs, and protect re-sale value.

There are approximately 6,000 superyachts over 30 m in length currently in operation worldwide and an increasing number of proven solutions that have the potential to lessen their impact on the environment. Many of these solutions offer multiple advantages for owners such as greater comfort, cost savings, improved fuel economy, increased yacht resale value and an overall reduction in the end-users’ individual carbon footprint.

the needs of clients, ensuring yacht availability for the owner while also implementing an effective sustainability plan to future-proof the yacht.

MB92 Group is constantly searching for innovative sustainable solutions from new suppliers and invites companies who are interested in applying their technology to the world’s superyacht fleet to contact the procurement department.

Having raised a glass or two on board various boats down the years, I’ve come to associate different types of craft with the alcohol available. Superyachts serve champagne, sleek motor cruisers crack open the gin, sailing yachts may offer a hot drink laced with rum in a stiff breeze, but where afloat are you likely to be offered ale?

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The new service will provide a holistic sustainability review service, as well a range of options for making improvements, from ‘quick win’ solutions during routine refit periods to significant upgrades and full conversions. The execution of the programme can be tailored and staggered to

The answer is canal boats, whose practical and down-to-earth owners favour good British beer. A chance to sample different ales from a LeeSan beer mug will come at the Crick Boat Show in Northamptonshire as the marine sanitation specialist is the sole sponsor of Trade and Preview day on 26 May and a major sponsor for the rest of the event, which closes on 29 May.

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Front cover: Portonovi is a Five Gold Star marina that offers exceptional amenities, including a beach club, bars, restaurants, galleries and shops selling local products. The marina is part of the exclusive Portonovi resort, a member of the One&Only group known for its international range of luxury facilities (see page 14).

Branded boutique marina for Crete

It has been announced that Camper & Nicholsons Marinas will provide management, operational and branding services to the boutique marina at Elounda Hills in Crete, creating a new global destination for yacht-owners and water sports enthusiasts. The marina will be surrounded by a private beach club, fitness and wellbeing facilities, as well as shopping boutiques, lively restaurants and bars across 2 km of coastline. There will also be additional seasonal mooring for superyachts. Set across an ancient hillside with an amphitheatrical masterplan, Elounda Hills is primed to become an ultra-luxury, yet sustainable, resort in the Mediterranean. The centrepiece of Phase 1 of the development, scheduled for completion in 2026 by the Athens-based Mirum Group, will include a 137-key hotel and 257 residences, the majority of which will be serviced by nature-inspired, lifestyle hotel brand, 1 Hotels. Each of these residences will feature unobstructed views of the Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea beyond. Situated between the town of Agios Nikolaos and the traditional fishing village of Plaka, within sight of the historic islet of Spinalonga, Elounda is the definition of quintessential Cretan living and has become a magnet for holiday-makers year after year. As an environmentally-conscious

Developer, Mirum Group’s partnership with 1 Hotels will introduce a level of sustainable living not before seen on the island. At the core of 1 Hotels’ values lies a passion for creating destinations that respect and preserve the environmental and cultural contexts of their setting, whilst also promoting the health and wellbeing of their residents and guests. Inspired by an ancient Greek phrase, which translates as ‘healthy mind, healthy body’, Elounda Hills is being designed in line with worldleading holistic practices.

Optimised renewable energy sources, water and waste recycling, plastic-free zones, ‘fish to fork’ dining, biophilic design inspired by the authentic Cretan architecture and

colourful botanical gardens filled with local flora will add to the resort’s regenerative approach.

Less than an hour from Heraklion International Airport and 30 minutes’ drive from Kastelli International Airport (set to open in 2026), Elounda benefits from Crete’s robust infrastructure and transport links.

Angelos Angelidakis, CEO of the Mirum Group, stated: “We are thrilled to unveil our masterplan for Elounda Hills. Although a popular tourist destination, Crete remains largely undeveloped and our vision to create a new international lifestyle destination for the island has been many years in the making. Our partnership with 1 Hotels adds a new dimension to the real estate

offering in Crete and our stellar team of architects, designers, sustainability and marine experts will ensure this project sets a new bar for luxury living in the Mediterranean. We look forward to launching the sales of the residences in the coming months”.

Raul Leal, CEO, SH Hotels & Resorts, added: “We are excited to be part of a special project like Elounda Hills whose ambitions align perfectly with 1 Hotels. As a mission driven nature-centric brand, we appreciate the opportunity to be able to cultivate Elounda Hills’ natural beauty and history into a luxury hospitality experience highlighting the best of sustainable design and comfort. We look forward to being part of this new Mediterranean destination as we continue to expand the 1 Hotels brand globally”.

Phil Ladmore, Commercial Director of Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Elounda Hills and look forward to providing pre-and post-opening marketing, branding and operational marina management support to ensure the marina becomes a prominent and successful cruising destination. The new marina will benefit from Camper & Nicholsons’ global marketing reach and brand equity, increasing awareness amongst yachting and luxury communities”.

Shelter from Hong Kong typhoons

Part of Hong Kong, Hei Ling Chau is a small island situated off the East Coast of Lantau Island. Due to frequent tropical cyclones in the region, the Hong Kong Government determined the waters off Hei Ling Chau’s Western shore would make an ideal typhoon shelter basin with the

addition of a state-of-the-art 700 m floating concrete wave attenuator array from SF Marina of Sweden.

Prior to this project, the basin was surrounded by a two-section fixed-rock breakwater that only protected the area under normal storm conditions. The Hong Kong

Government chose SF Marina because it could manufacture the wave attenuator quickly in Asia by SF Marina Korea Ltd and has a proven track record of installations successfully surviving severe storms.

The Hei Ling Chau project

comprises 30 sections of SFBW500 pontoons (20 x 5 m weighing 65 metric tons) and five sections of SFBW400 pontoons (20 x 4 m weighing 55 metric tons). With a height of 1.8 m, they share a 0.5m freeboard and 500 kg/sqm buoyancy rating.

MDL Marinas celebrates 50 years

The UK’s leading marina operator and one of Europe’s largest marina groups, MDL Marinas, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2023 and has launched a new website to showcase the company’s vibrant history (www. mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl50th/).

“MDL has seen many positive changes, acquisitions and developments since we started in the early 1970s, as well as bearing witness to the evolution of boating itself in the UK,” said Managing Director, Michael Glanville, who joined MDL in 2006 before taking the helm in2018.

“We’ve been at the forefront of the changes in the boating landscape since we formed in 1973, developing our network of marinas over the years in some of the most stunning waterfront locations.

“We’re now one of the biggest operators of coastal marinas in the UK, which you might find surprising when you consider our first venture was Penton Hook Marina, miles from the sea, amid the water meadows of the Thames Valley.”

Half a century on, MDL offers state-of-the-art berthing, dry stack facilities and moorings at 18 coastal and inland marinas in the UK and one in Spain, creating unique

waterside destinations for people to enjoy their leisure time. Most MDL marinas are now found in prime locations along the coast, but it wasn’t until 1982, almost ten years after it formed, that MDL purchased its first saltwater marina – Cobb’s Quay in Poole.

“Torquay came next in 1984, followed by Port Hamble, Mercury Yacht Harbour, Northney Marina and Woolverstone Marina in 1987,” recalls Michael. “We added Hamble Point Marina to our portfolio in 1988, which is in such a perfect position at the entrance to the River

Hamble, offering such easy access to the cruising waters of the Solent.”

With momentum gaining, MDL expanded its network further in 1989 when civil engineering firm Dean & Dyball accepted a takeover offer, adding Hythe Marina Village, Ocean Village and Shamrock Quay to MDL’s line-up.

“Brixham Marina followed in 1990 and by the mid-90s, in terms of marina locations, we had become very much the marina group you see today, with some of our marinas playing a part in events that have gone down in sailing history and

ICMS expands sales team

Pontoon manufacturer and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), is delighted to announce the appointment of Bryan Stewart, expanding its sales team in the UK.

In his new role as Sales Manager for the Central and Northern areas of the UK and Wales, Bryan will focus on business development, as well as supporting the company’s offices in Southampton and Lossiemouth in Scotland.

“I am really pleased to come on board at Inland and Coastal Marina Systems,” said Bryan. “Oliver and his team have built a highlyrespected brand with a fantastic reputation for the highest quality and service, and I am looking

forward to playing my part in the next phase of the business’ growth.”

Oliver

Shortall,

Managing Director

of ICMS, stated: “We’ve known Bryan for several years, working closely with him on the Seabin Project. We’re now building on

hosting some truly iconic yachts.

“In 1990, Tracy Edwards triumphantly brought home the first all-female Whitbread Round the World Race on yacht ‘Maiden’ to our Ocean Village Marina. At the time, it was estimated that almost 50,000 people came to Ocean Village to witness this momentous event, whichhelped to turn the tide on women’s participation in sailing.”

In 1988, MDL created its Sail Training Awards, which are designed to reward inspirational young people between the ages of 12 and 18, who have overcome adverse personal circumstances. Run in conjunction with Ocean Youth Trust (South), the awards provide 12 spaces on board the sail training vessel ‘Prolific’ and since their inception over 30 years ago, 140 young people have experienced a life-changing voyage on board.

Sustainability and care for the environment are now central to MDL’s future plans as it aims to become the UK’s most sustainable marina operator. “We’ve seen lots of positive change over the last 50 years, initially with the acquisition and development of our marinas to the expansion of our shorebased leisure offering,” concluded Michael.

that relationship to work together on our primary business of creating high-quality pontoon and breakwater systems for leisure and commercial use.

“Bryan’s experience in the marine industry, sales expertise and knowledge of our product range will enable us to offer our bespoke water access systems across a greater geographical area and support our busy sales and engineering teams.”

Well-known within the marine industry, Bryan has extensive experience supporting high-profile marine and environmental brands with sales and marketing activities, including Wave International, the Seabin Project and Gill.

The sun sets on MDL’s Ocean Village Marina.

LeeSan to act for Shurflo

Warwickshire-based marine and leisure sanitation specialist LeeSan has just become a distributor for the Shurflo range of marine pumps in the UK.

Manufactured in California, USA, by Pentair, the range includes water pumps, which can handle between 11 and 18 litres per minute, a two gallon stainless accumulator to mitigate pressure spikes and a variety of below waterline bilge pumps with automated switch options, offering capacities from 24 to 44 litres per minute.

In addition, the range includes a 1.5 inch in/1 inch out macerator pump. This incorporates a high quality motor with a new seamless shell design that is thermally-protected. The unique features of the macerator include a premium impeller design with run-dry capability, a dual blade and housing construction for trouble-free operation.

Product details and specifications can be found on LeeSan’s website: www.leesan. com/search?q=shurflo.

Karl Sutcliffe, LeeSan’s Technical Director, commented: “We have been looking for products in this range to complement our other equipment for some time and are extremely pleased to now be able to offer this reliable and well-proven equipment as part of our marine and leisure sanitation equipment offering”.

ISO certifications awarded to D-Marin

D-Marin, which operates a selection of premium marinas, has announced that its head office and ten of its marinas have been awarded with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 certification. This is for running an effective, integrated occupational health, safety and environmental (HSE) management system, helping the company achieve its mission to offer a safe working environment and secure leisure facilities for its clients whilst minimising the impact of its operations on the environment.

The certification is granted by

RINA, whose third-party certification services provide an independent guarantee of compliance. The organisation is committed to simplifying complexities with a focus on energy transition, ESG and digitalisation and promotes a green approach to the marine industry, with a strong commitment to energy-saving, emissions reduction and optimisation of fuel consumption.

Areti Priovolou, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer at D-Marin, said: “We are dedicated to constant improvement and

development for achieving and maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. I would like to thank all our colleagues for their continuous commitment in making D-Marin eligible for such recognition by RINA, an acclaimed external body. This has only been possible with determination and strong support of every team member across the marinas. I strongly believe that we will achieve many more milestones together towards the common goal of growth of the company with the support of our team of passionate professionals”.

D-Marin’s HSE standards are expressed through effective internal communication, extensive training, operating efficiency, a customercentric approach, employee engagement and the adoption of innovative solutions, including its recent acquisition of shares in Sense4Boat and Jellyfishbot to improve its digital offering. All of these practices enable the network of premium marinas to deliver effective operations and provide enriched yachting experiences to its customers alongside stakeholder satisfaction.

Marina Projects to collaborate with MDL

A four-year term group-wide agreement has been agreed between Marina Developments Ltd (MDL) and Marina Projects for the provision of licensing support, project management and technical support for MDL’s extensive marina dredging and capital works programmes. The agreement covers the full portfolio of marina sites, including the sites at Hythe and Ocean Village (Southampton).

The Marina Projects specialists assigned to the daily tasks will be supported by the wider team’s expertise within the UK

office, including marina design, construction, licensing and infrastructure installation, as well as maintenance dredging and infrastructure maintenance.

Two clearly defined work streams have been established, each with their own, but related term contract agreement: support for the delivery of a dredging campaign over a fouryear period, to include licensing and project management activities; programme/project management support for the delivery of the annual capital works programme, including lock shutdowns,

infrastructure audit and pontoon replacement projects across the various marina developments.

Mike Ward, Managing Director of Marina Projects, said: “The framework agreement with MDL provides both parties with long-term benefits and assures MDL of continuity of service and project delivery. Furthermore, it demonstrates the breadth of skills and experience that Marina Projects has at its disposal and the benefits of applying that support to an organisation with an extensive marina portfolio such as MDL”.

Richard Broadribb, Property Director of MDL, commented:

“We are delighted to form a long-term partnership with Marina Projects. The new agreement enhances MDL’s marine capabilities and builds agile resilience into our operating structure.

“As a marina operator, Marina Projects understands the unique requirements of our sector, contributing strategies and solutions which enable MDL to focus on providing a high-quality service to its customers.”

Gouvia, D-Marin’s luxury marina on Corfu, is one of three facilities in Greece.

Harbour Master Sailing Challenge sponsored by ICMS

Committed to providing safe water access for all workers afloat, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) is sponsoring the Harbour Master Sailing Challenge. The pontoon specialist announced its support of Mark Ashley-Miller’s bid to sail around the British Isles to meet every Harbour Master in the UK and Ireland at the UK Harbour Masters’ Association’s Spring Conference.

For the last three and a half years, Mark has been sailing his 34ft Nauticat, ‘Good Dog’, clockwise around the UK. Raising money for The Seafarers’ Charity as he goes, Mark’s journey has so far taken him into every river and creek in England, Scotland and Wales where he has received a friendly welcome in over 250 harbours and ports. The support ICMS brings to the challenge will enable Mark to continue his quest and finish the 8,000 nautical mile challenge by circumnavigating Ireland and visiting the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

TransEurope Marinas agreement with savvy navvy

An agreement has been set up by TransEurope Marinas with the all-in-one boating app, savvy navvy, to coincide with the start of this year’s cruising season. The aim is to help facilitate boating, with a particular focus on cruising-incompany and sailing skills development.

Marina managers in Port de Plaisance du Havre and VNZ Blankenberge will be using the savvy navvy app in their aims to ease new boaters into sailing, lead rallies and assist with route planning and optimisation.

Australian marina strikes gold

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is pleased to announce that Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Gladstone Marina has become the latest marina to be awarded the coveted Five Gold Anchor accreditation.

The marina has over 320 berths for all types of vessels ranging from 9-45 metres and offers a variety of services to its berth-holders.

Showing a strong commitment to the environment, GPC’s Gladstone Marina is also an accredited International Clean Marina and Fish Friendly Marina.

“The majority of yachtsmen say that it is one of the best pontoons they’ve ever moored on. Stable, non-slip and a high freeboard so they do not have to jump from their yachts on to the pontoon.”

Scott Ferguson, Harbour Master, Berwick

Boat hoists from 25-100 tons capacity

The BFMII series of mobile boat hoists built by Marine Travelift deliver the speed to keep high traffic marinas on schedule and the precision to fit vessels into the tightest spaces. They are designed to lift and move a wide variety of small and mid-sized craft with confidence and efficiency, including emergency response boats and catamarans.

There are six models in the range with capacities of 25, 35, 50, 75, 80 and 100 tons capable of transporting boats approximately 7.6 m (25 ft) to 30.0 m (100 ft) in length and all are suitable for deployment at fresh and saltwater marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools.

Marine Travelift offers free support to customers around the globe through its remote

diagnostics system. Experienced factory technicians are able to diagnose a problem, identify a

faulty part and/or modify program parameters without having to carry out an on-site visit.

New hoist for Scottish marina

Largs Yacht Haven, a popular marina on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, has taken delivery of a new 75 ton WISE boat hoist to replace the ageing 45 ton hoist that has been at the site for over 30 years. The new hoist will now work alongside the existing 70 ton hoist, thus allowing flexible lifting in the boatyard.

“With our brand new hoist comes brand new technology,” explained Marina Manager Dave Hewitt. “It will allow our boatyard operators to move around the hoist while manoeuvring rather than operating from a fixed location on the machine. It really is like the difference between driving an old Land Rover and a Tesla!”

It wasn’t just increased capacity that was key to the marina team; safety and new features were also paramount. “Working with WISE, we were able to specify the exact features we wanted, ensuring we are able to offer far more than purely the increased weight. For

example, our new hoist comes with greatly improved LED lighting to make emergency night time lifts much safer. The hoist is operated via remote control, making it safer for our boatyard team, and we have automatic monitoring sensors that feedback real-time data to the manufacturers.”

Largs’ boat lift facility operates seven days a week with emergency 24-hour lifting available. For small or quick jobs, boats can be held in the hoist for an hour, over a tea break or overnight. For longer periods of storage, vessels can be positioned in the secure boatyard.

The delivery comes off the back of similar investments across Yacht Havens Group, which owns and operates nine marinas across the UK and The Netherlands. In addition to the new hoist at Largs, a 60 ton hoist has also been delivered to Lymington Yacht Haven in the South of England.

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Marine jib cranes from Italy

For boat storage and repair services, Ascom marine jib cranes, which are available in single or four-arm versions, offer simple handling at low cost, while still maintaining high levels of quality and performance.

Being powered by electric motors, the cranes are 100% ‘green’ and require minimal, simple maintenance.

Safe and smooth in operation, Ascom’s robust design features a gear motor powered via an inverter to minimise any pendulum effect during start and stop of rotation when a boat is suspended in the slings. Electric or manual self-centring trolleys allow various positioning possibilities according to customers’

requirements and an automatic overload system prevents cranes from attempting to lift boats above their weight capacity, which ranges from 10-100 metric tons. All crane functions can be remotely controlled by radio.

Anti-corrosion protection prevents rust and corrosion even under the harshest weather conditions and there is a choice of paint colours.

An option provided by Ascom is the installation of LED lights to illuminate the dock area during nightshifts or in case of reduced visibility.

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Slew cranes save space

The Roodberg Model SPC 304E slew crane provides a fixed alternative to a boat hoist and needs much less space to operate. It also requires a much lower investment in its surrounding infrastructure and in the equipment itself.

The combination of a column slewing crane with a Roodberg boat trailer ensures full utilisation of the available space. The crane is fully electrically-powered and therefore provides a 100% environmentallyfriendly alternative. The SPC’s four lifting points enable more control over the boat, even in windy conditions.

The operation of the crane is easy to learn, especially with the ergonomically-designed radio remote control. It can rotate an

unlimited 360 degrees, which makes it possible to position a boat in any desired location and because only one person is necessary to lift a boat in and out of the water with the crane, personnel can operate more effectively.

Durability, long life span and low maintenance costs are achieved by the use of high quality materials. Manufacturing components and processes include stainless steel guide strips, hot dip galvanised fasteners, the use of stainless steel electrical cabinets and a very high quality two-component paint system where hollow spaces are sealed, and parts are provided with curves for optimal edge coverage.

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It’s all about accessibility

By Dan Natchez*

How many times have you sprained an ankle, broken a bone or otherwise suffered a temporary mobility issue? I know I have, on more than one occasion, and thankfully they were all relatively minor and short-lived injuries. I was fortunate that the injuries were not more severe or permanent, even though at the time of the injuries I might not have been thinking that. There is, however, a growing segment of the population, particularly as more and more baby-boomers reach retirement, that unfortunately have mobility and other issues that are longer-lasting or permanent.

At a point many years ago, when I was interacting with the US Access Board, which develops Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance/ requirements in the US, and providing industry input on the draft rules for recreational boating and fishing facilities, I learned what a TAP is – a Temporarily Accessible Person. A simple, but very potent concept, as we are all just one incident away from being a person with a disability, whether for the short or long term.

In fact, it was not long ago that I twisted my ankle and had to wear a boot cast – ugh. I have been designing facilities for decades to be compatible for those with mobility issues. However, when wearing the boot, I became more acutely aware of what these issues are and how designs can be tweaked to be even more accessible for those with mobility problems. About the same time, the wife of one of the guys in my office suffered a bad leg break and had to be in a wheelchair for three months. He gained plenty of first-hand experience in how quickly a wheelchair’s front wheels can come to a dead stop with something as small as a half-inch unbeveled bump. Yes, a simple little bump can be a major hurdle for one with mobility issues and a raised door threshold between rooms can be a major obstacle to overcome.

The truth is that it usually does

not cost more, or much more, to make designs accessible. This is not only good for people with mobility issues – making paths of travel and facilities easier to use is welcomed by all. Carrying packages, groceries or other items to or from one’s boat is always a chore, so having a lack of trip hazards, steps and obstacles is overwhelmingly appreciated, even more so if you happen to be pushing your wife in a wheelchair or your children in a stroller.

While ADA was a frontrunner, most countries these days have their own version of accessibility rules. For the international marine industry, The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) adopted a set of accessibility guidelines, which I helped author,

that parallels the broad features of the US rules.

The specific US ADA rules for the recreational marine industry are largely written as exceptions to the main rules and then there are exceptions to the exceptions. Can it be confusing…yes. Is it overkill…in some areas, perhaps. Is it expensive to comply…in most cases, not really, providing you plan for it in both your maintenance and capital budgeting procedures.

Basic guidelines

With respect to existing facilities and what triggers ADA compliance requirements, there are some basic guidelines to follow.

Fix what you touch: If you have to replace something and it can be

made compliant on a reasonable basis, then you should do it. If the doorknob to the men’s toilet breaks and needs to be replaced, then it should be replaced with compliant hardware, even if the rest of the door and restroom are not yet compliant.

A key factor to keep in mind on this rule is that one should not put off maintenance, repair or replacement work in situations where you truly cannot afford or it’s technically infeasible to carry out the accessibility fix to what needs touching. In addition, if your facility already complies with its overall accessibility requirements and there is work needed in some part of the facility that is not required to be accessible, then again there would be no requirement to apply

Guidelines for electric charging stations have recently been issued.

the accessibility fix – though in many situations it may well just make sense to incorporate at least some of the accessibility guidelines, like eliminating trip hazards, as in the process you will be making the facility safer and easier to use for everyone.

Cheap & Easy: You are obliged to actively remove barriers where readily achievable (easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense). Are there simple improvements that you could undertake to improve accessibility, such as replacing the doorknob even though the existing knob is not broken or adding a piece of diamond plate to eliminate the existing bump at the entrance to your gangway, or to cover a gap between pontoon decking?

20% Rule: Any time an improvement is made to a primary function area then up to an additional 20% of the cost of the project must be spent on improving the accessible path (unless the entire accessible path is already or can be made fully compliant with the Accessibility Guidelines for less than 20%). Improvements to the accessible path can include any feature that is not the primary function of the facility. For marinas, berths are usually are the primary function. Therefore, such items as gangways, paths, parking spaces, restrooms, water fountains and even vending machines on the accessible path can qualify for the 20% of improving the accessible path. So, if a marina facility is going to undertake a $100,000 capital improvement by adding new pontoons and removing and replacing existing berths, then, if the facility is not already ADA-compliant, up to an additional 20%, or $20,000, has to be applied to barrier-free compliance, which could include installing a compliant gangway, removing stairs or trip hazards or even upgrading the restrooms. In large part, the approach to the compliance expenditure is dependent upon how one defines their ‘primary function’. Defining one’s primary function and designating the areas of compliance can be very important to maximising flexibility in how the compliance is achieved and

maximising the expenditure for the improvements.

Changing attitudes

It does not take much to understand the broad concepts of accessibility. Most are based upon practical concepts. It gets murkier when you get into the specifics. The specifics are laid out in the various guidelines, rules and regulations. As it turns out, among the murkiest specifics in the US rules are what constitutes a ‘reasonable basis’, ‘technically infeasible’ and ‘readily achievable’, as there are no quantifiable thresholds laid out, which leaves it to those at the Access Board to advise, those at the US Justice Department to make judgements as the onsite enforcers and to the courts for the finality of deciding – and for facility-owners to decide how much risk they are willing to accept.

The US Access Board has set forth written guideline documents, together with diagrams and pictures, all of which can be found on their website. A note of caution – as attitudes and perspectives have changed over the years on almost every aspect of life, so has some of the advice forthcoming from the

Access Board, as well as from the Justice Department’ representatives on specific investigations, and there can be difference of interpretation within and between the agencies making things perfectly murky. This is partly due to changing perspectives and, in part, it is due to turnover in personnel and interpretations. Whenever you are undertaking work that is more dependent on language that is less clear as to its meaning, it makes sense to check in with the Access Board as to its current interpretation, as well as to keep abreast of new rules or guidance and

published decisions.

Speaking of new guidance, if your marina is contemplating the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in your parking area, there are now accessibility guidelines for both the actual charging stations and the parking spaces that serve them. No news so far on electric boat charging parking spaces! That said, if you are installing a boat-charging station, it makes sense to make it as accessible as possible similar to the rules for other utilities.

In fact, accessibility applies to so many things we do not always think too much about. Power pedestals come right to mind. If your marina has power pedestals, your accessible berths need to have accessible power pedestals and if you are installing new pedestals elsewhere, it would make sense to install accessible units if this can be reasonably accomplished.

Security gates are another feature not always given enough thought. If there is a gate on the path to your accessible slips, it also needs to be accessible, including meeting the clear space requirements on both sides of the gate, ease of opening

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and closing, and door hardware. If there is a keypad for security, it would need to meet keypad requirements and you should install at least the compliant door hardware on all of your gates so as to make them easier to use.

Facility assessment

It also makes sense, particularly if you have not done it, or done it recently, to undertake an assessment of the entire facility. If you are not sure how to do it, put a boot cast on your foot or roam the facility in a wheelchair. You might be surprised at what you find. Alternatively, you can ask your insurance provider or a knowledgeable consultant to undertake a review.

Next is to create an accessibility plan for the entire facility (more than just the berthing areas). Identify the areas that are not in compliance and what is envisioned to bring them into compliance. A broad timetable is helpful, but not necessarily required. I recommend that it be combined with the operational and capital budgeting, which helps to set targets.

If renovations, reconfigurations or additions are contemplated, they can easily incorporate correcting at least some of the accessibility issues as part of the project.

Remember that the gangway exceptions from the regular ADA ramp rules are for gangways to floating pontoons only. Ramps on your upland and ramps to a fixed pier all need to meet the regular ramp guidelines. As a refresher, the biggest of those gangway exceptions are that you do not need to have level landings every 30 ft and you can exceed the ramp rule’s 1 ft vertical for every 12 ft horizontal maximum slope once you reach an 80 ft long gangway (for facilities with fewer than 25 berths, a 30 ft gangway is the maximum required length).

For facilities with multiple access points, the ADA rules allow grouping of access to ADA slips to one area with one access point, providing the ADA slips can accommodate the various sizes and types of boats able to be berthed at the total facility and offer comparable amenities. That

means that one would only need one compliant entrance/gangway, which can make things simpler (and less expensive) at many facilities.

The actual boarding areas for boats, whether on fixed or floating pontoons or finger piers, must be at least 60 inches by 60 inches clear. If boarding is from finger piers, they are required to be a minimum of 5 ft wide.

Also remember that for your official minimum number of accessible berths, you need to have an established policy for how those are made available, typically including a cut-off date/time after which they can be made available to those without a qualifying disability.

In all things, keep in mind that there can be a fairly wide range of achieving accessibility, but facilities that make a sincere effort will always be regarded more highly than those who willfully ignore it.

The more accessible a facility is, the more inviting the facility is, not only for those with mobility issues, but

to all customers, and this can easily lead to raising rates and a better bottom line. It can also help prevent nuisance lawsuits that almost always cost more than doing the right thing.

Finally, I need to make note of those organisations going above and beyond to make it possible for those with disabilities to get out on the water, such as Shake-A-Leg and Sail to Prevail in the US, and Sailability, with its many chapters in locations ranging from Australia to the UK and some 19 countries in between.

*Dan Natchez, CMP, 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

Members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America for those with disabilities prepare to join a Sail to Prevail outing.

Portonovi Marina, Montenegro

Located in Herceg Novi, at the entrance to Boka Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 238-berth Portonovi Marina has the capacity to accommodate a variety of vessels, including superyachts of up to 120 m. It is the only marina in Montenegro from D-Marin’s selection of premium marinas.

The experienced marina team provides a high standard of service

to berth-holders and visitors, so it is no surprise that Portonovi is a Five Gold Star marina that offers exceptional amenities, including a beach club, bars, restaurants, galleries and shops selling local products. The marina is part of the exclusive Portonovi resort, a member of the One&Only group known for its international range of luxury facilities. The three nearest international airports are Tivat

(17 km), Dubrovnik (35 km) and Podgorica (101 km) and there is underground car park for boatowners arriving by road. The marina provides water and power up to 630 amps, Wi-Fi, dockside assistance whenever necessary, high quality restrooms, 24/7 security backed up by CCTV and a fuel station. Professional divers are on hand if a craft needs to be checked below the waterline and

a towing service is available in case of trouble offshore.

As with most marinas these days, Portonovi takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and there is provision not only for black and grey water, but also for the disposal of waste oil. It has the advantage of being a border crossing, with the formalities of customs clearance being possible day or night.

The marina offers a ‘five months wet seven months dry’ service for boats of up to 12 m. Those moored at VIP finger piers during the Summer can have them lifted from the water at the close of the sailing season, washed down and the engine Winterised for protection before being stored in a dry stack facility.

However, all vessels can benefit from Portonovi’s special Winter package deals, giving owners the opportunity to over-Winter in this safe Adriatic harbour whilst enjoying all that the resort and the surrounding area has to offer.

Portonovi Marina

marina@portonovi.com www.portonovi.com

Naval Tecno Sud Boat Stand

Naval Tecno Sud Boat Stand specialises in the design, production and supply of equipment for use in boatyards and to store and transport leisure craft in marinas.

It offers a high quality range of cradles, boat stands, safety steps, work platforms dry stack storage racks and fixed and mobile booths for painting and other maintenance tasks. Versatile boat trailers, both self-propelled and towable, are also available.

Naval Tecno Sud Boat Stand, Via Pino Pascali 28, 70010 Valenzano BA, Italy. Tel: +39 393 5493586 E-mail: navaltecnosudboatstand@gmail.com

EQUIPMENT REVIEW

Forklift designed for centre console market

Anew model of marina forklift, which has been specifically engineered for the growing centre console market, has been designed and built by Marine Travelift. The M4200H (42,000 lb capacity) centre cab Hydro M_Drive forklift was recently delivered to Viking Yachts in Riviera Beach, Florida, for use in hauling the Valhalla line of boats and other craft.

The company has future plans for a rack system at its yard to alleviate the pressure of space constraints and the number of vessels needing to be moved. A marina forklift was the best solution for current needs and future plans.

While designing the M4200H, Marine Travelift put extra emphasis on serviceability, cycle speeds and turning radius. All of the improvements made on this high capacity forklift are also being applied to their M3600H (36,000 lb capacity) and M5200H (52,000 lb capacity) models. A shorter wheelbase, combined with a tighter turn radius, will allow marinas to upgrade without needing to make major infrastructure adjustments. The new M4200H marina forklift comes in either a 140 inch or 129 inch wheelbase and with Marine Travelift manufacturing their own steer axles, it provides an unrivalled turning radius.

Typically, service points are accessed from underneath the forklift, but for ease of maintenance the access points on this unit are topside, making them very easy to access. These high capacity units also come standard with solid tyres as Marine Travelift realised most marinas don’t have compressors capable of inflating to 145 psi, which would be needed on pneumatic tyres. This eliminates any issues with flats and the need to call in an outside company to keep them

properly inflated.

A larger engine was chosen for the M4200H model to give it adequate drive speed and power necessary for efficient navigation of any marina or service yard. An additional benefit is the power left over for increased mast, carriage and fork speeds.

The standard centre cab configuration on these high capacity forklifts also moves the operator as far forward as possible, achieved by setting the steering column forward of the front guard rails.

Buoy range with modular headframes

A new range of EVO buoys, the evolution of Balizamar buoys, has been launched by Almarin. The Balizamar EVO buoy’s frame is constructed from rotomoulded, polyethylene modular components that improve visibility and reduce maintenance. The structure is made of galvanised steel, with a top mark of stainless steel. The hull is filled with

closed-cell EPS foam that ensures buoyancy.

The design of the Balizamar range of buoys dates from 2010 and, although an improvement in materials was implemented in 2013 with the change from GRP to stainless steel, it was decided to review the design and adapt it to current needs. The new buoys have improved day marks and are

easier to identify in bad weather. They are also less expensive to repair if damaged.

Almarin currently offers two lines of navigation buoys: the new EVO range; and the superior GUIA range, which features a stainless steel headframe.

Almarin

info@almarin.es

www.almarin.es

The forward position and standard rear back-up camera, displayed on a 10 inch colour screen, gives the operator maximum visibility of his surroundings. These features, combined with the Moment Indicator System, which provides a green/yellow/red scale to indicate the limits of the machine, allows the operator to move boats safely and efficiently.

Marine Travelift Inc

sales@marinetravelift.com

www.marinetravelift.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

Bilge filters meet new RCD requirements

Boat manufacturers have been given clearer guidance that watercraft are to be constructed so as to prevent the accidental discharge of pollutants. The recently-updated Endorsed Recommendation for Use (ERFU#94) regarding the use of in line bilge filters relates to the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD/EU) and Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR/UK).

The RCD/RCR is the essential requirement designed to ensure that watercraft are constructed to ensure prevention of accidental discharge of pollutants such as oil and fuel overboard. It requi res the ‘fitting of a filter in the bilge pump discharge line with an oil output of no more than 15 ppm, which is interchangeable with a 5 ppm filter in case of inland waterway use’. The new ISO 15083:2020 in part states this requirement endorsed by the ERFU.

Wave International’s Wavestream bilge filters have been manufactured

in the UK for over 20 years and not only meet the latest RCD/RCR

High pressure cleaner for boatyards

A brand-new system for cleaning and removing coatings from floors has been introduced by German water jetting specialist Falch. The Line Worker 250 evolved from the Scater 25 and has a number of new features.

The jet cap and the nozzles can be individually adjusted to cater for specific circumstances. Both the nozzle cross and the travel drive are powered by electricity, providing an absolutely uniform jetting result. The jet cap is easy to fold up and makes controlling the nozzle far easier. The integrated emergency stop button on the handle also ensures maximum safety.

The Line Worker offers exceptional manoeuvrability due to its three-wheel design and it can be driven with ultra-high pressure systems of up to 250 kW. While it is mainly used to

clean surfaces, it is also ideal for removing coatings or rust from floors.

requirements, but also adhere to Lloyds Type Approval. Designed for the compact unit to be fitted in line with the bilge pump discharge line, the Wavestream’s cartridge filters work for both 15 ppm and 5 ppm. This means that boaters do not need to change their filters to meet the requirements of the new ISO and the RFU when going from coastal to inland waterways.

Wave’s systems comprise replaceable filter cartridges in a range of housings depending on the type and size of craft. They are fitted as standard by many manufacturers including Sunseeker, Oyster Yachts and Mangusta. The filters are designed to last for at least a season, depending on use, and are easily replaced.

Wave International info@waveinternational.co.uk www.waveinternational.co.uk

Seajet 031 Samurai is a slow polishing anti-fouling for polyester, steel or wood substrates, which offers great value for money. This low-cost anti-fouling provides effective, season-long performance when used on moderate fouling areas. Formulated for use below the waterline, Seajet 031 is suitable for use in salty, fresh or brackish water and will perform well on boats travelling at up to a maximum speed of 40 knots. It can be applied by roller, brush or airless spay equipment and has a coverage rate of 10.03 sq m per litre. There are five standard colours and the product can be supplied in 750 ml tins or larger 2.5, 5.0 and 20.0 litre cans.

Seajet seajet@cmpeurope.eu

www.seajetpaint.com

Wavestream fitted into Predator 65 (picture courtesy of Sunseeker International).

Falch GmbH info@falch.com www.falch.com

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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.

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Reserve now for 2023. Keep your full business profile and capabilities in front of your customers 365 days a year. Create meetings with Seawork visitors and build business all year. Hold product launches and host leadership events.

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Showcase your latest innovations in vessels, equipment and services to an international audience of over 100,000 all year on Seawork.com

Seawork & Marine Civils exhibition encompasses 12,000m2 of halls featuring 600 exhibitors and over 70 vessels and floating plant.

Features include the European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMAs) and Innovations Showcase.

The Seawork Conference programme offers opportunities to explore the challenges, changes and emerging opportunities in today’s and tomorrow’s commercial marine and workboat sector.

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Australia’s premier recreational boating lifestyle event is set to take place at the ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour from 3-6 August, attracting many of the most respected boating manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. Whether visitors love the inland waterways of Australia or prefer the open waters off the coast, the 54th Sydney International Boat Show promises to offer everything for marine leisure enthusiasts.

Major exhibitors who are already locked in to showcase the latest

innovations on the water include Australian Superyachts, Clipper Motor Yachts, Cobalt of Australia, Collins Marine, Iliad Catamarans, Multihull Solutions, Short Marine, Sundance Marine, The Yacht Sales Co and Whitehaven.

Trailer boats, watersports and inflatable craft will have a prominent presence at the Show with the likes of Blakes Marine, Dunbier Marine, Hunts Marine, Insinc Marine, Marine Co, Nautique Central, Sirocco Marine, TR Marine, Watersports Marine and Webbe Marine.

Exhibitors lining up for SIBS 2023 METSTRADE halls filling up

The latest engines, marine technology, gear and gadgets from Boating & RV, Coursemaster Autopilots, Gineico Marine, Jn Taylor & Co, M.O.S.S. Australia, Navico, Raymarine, Twin Disc Pacific, Volvo Penta and Yamaha will also be on display.

With the exhibitor deadline to book in for the event still weeks away, the show is lining up to sell out all available exhibition space. Sydney International Boat Show info@sydneyboatshow.com.au www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Diary of events

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

Seawork

Southampton, England

13-15 June, 2023

www.seawork.com

Sydney International Boat Show

Sydney, Australia

3-6 August, 2023

www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton, England

15-24 September, 2023

www.southamptonboatshow.com

Grand Pavois

La Rochelle, France

20-25 September, 2023

www.grand-pavois.com

Salone Nautico

Genoa, Italy

21-26 September, 2023

www.salonenautico.com

IBEX

Tampa, USA

3-5 October, 2023

www.ibexshow.com

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, METSTRADE, the world’s largest exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry, will take place at the RAI exhibition

centre in Amsterdam from 15-17 November.

This year, the show has expanded into Hall 7 and although its ‘Early Bird Deadline’ has now expired, the organisers report that over

Index to Advertisers

75% of the floor plan has already been reserved. A dedicated Marina & Yard Pavilion will be located in Hall 5. METSTRADE registration@rai.nl www.metstrade.com

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference

Vilamoura, Portugal

11-13 October, 2023

www.icomia.org

Salon Nautico

Barcelona, Spain

11-15 October, 2023

www.salonnautico.com

METSTRADE

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

15-17 November, 2023

www.metstrade.com

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

ADNEC Marina, Abu Dhabi

16-19 November, 2023

www.adibs.ae

Boot Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, Germany

20-28 January, 2024

www.boot.de

June 2021 – April 2023

Abu Dhabi shipyard chooses Marine Travelift (page 10, June 2022)

BIG time and other ways to get money for nothing (page 14, February 2023)

Bigger boats – bigger challenges and opportunities (page 14, February 2022)

Boat hoists from 25-100 tons capacity (page 8, April 2023)

Buyers’ Guide & Directory 2022 (page 7, December 2021)

Co-ordinating the service department (page 23, December 2021)

Cost-effective workboats for marinas (page 10, August 2022)

‘Creative thinking’ – outside the box (page 10, October 2021)

Danish harbour installs floating concrete docks (page 8, June 2022)

Dura products chosen by Premier Marinas (page 9, June 2022)

First Aqua superPower charging hub in Spain (page 11, June 2022)

First electric boat supercharger in Portugal (page 8, August 2022)

Floating concrete dock for Greek marina (page 8, October 2022)

Global marine leisure industry comes together (page 10, October 2022)

Guide to suppliers 2023 (page 7, December 2022)

Guidelines for marinas revisited (page 8, February 2023)

How to navigate the regulatory sea (page 16, August 2021)

Increased lift capacity at Orams Marine (page 12, June 2021)

Investment in ‘smart marina’ pays dividends (page 14, October 2021)

It’s all about accessibility (page 10, April 2023)

LeeSan installation for Thames boathouse plant room (page 12, August 2021)

LeeSan pump-out unit ‘on the move’ (page 10, April 2022)

Lessons learned and being learned from the pandemic (page 12, October 2022)

Marine jib cranes from Italy (page 9, April 2023)

Marine waste disposal by Keco (page 11, April 2022)

Merger forms Ancaster Yacht Services (page 20, June 2021)

Mobile fire-fighting equipment (page 8, February 2023)

New forklift for MarineMax meets growing demand (page 14, August 2021)

New hoist for Scottish marina (page 8, April 2023)

Peters & May celebrates 50 years of transporting yachts by sea (page 10, February 2023)

Plain sailing with new trucks (page 12, February 2022)

Rebuilding on a budget (page 8, June 2021)

Refurbishment at UK’s busiest lifeboat station (page 8, June 2022)

Retaining the heightened interest in boating (page 12, April 2022)

SF Marina gives new life to NZ harbour (page 10, June 2021)

Slew cranes save space (page 9, April 2023)

Strategic partnerships to develop electric boat charging infrastructure (page 8, April 2022)

Systems modernised at Sentosa Cove (page 10, August 2021)

The challenges and rewards of maritime logistics (page 10, February 2022)

The future – it’s electric (page 19, December 2022)

The ins and outs of power washing (page 12, June 2022)

The RAI is ready for business (page 8, October 2021)

Three generations: Bock Marine family buys Marine Travelift hoists (page 12, August 2022)

Two examples from Marine Travelift (page 8, February 2022)

Updated technology makes new Gobius Pro even better (page 11, August 2022)

Why have customers chosen your facility? (page 14, June 2021)

Marinas

ACI Marina Rovinj, Croatia (page 18, October 2021)

Djurgårdshamn, Sweden (page 20, August 2021)

Greystones Harbour Marina, Ireland (page 14, August 2022)

Kinsale Yacht Club, Ireland (page 18, June 2021)

Limassol Marina, Cyprus (page 16, October 2022)

Marina de Cascais, Portugal (page 16, June 2022)

Ocean Village Marina, England (page 14, April 2022)

Portonovi Marina, Montenegro (page 14, April 2023)

Red Boating Association, Fredrikstad, Norway (page 18, February 2022)

Svanemøllehavnen, Denmark (page 18, February 2023)

Equipment

Boat trailer designed for slipway use (page 22, August 2021)

Buoys with modular headframes (page 16, April 2023)

Circuit tester (page 20, February 2022)

Concealed access to services (page 18, April 2022)

Dry stack storage cranes (page 20, October 2021)

Floating dock (page 20, October 2021)

Forklift designed for centre console market (page 16, April 2023)

Fully electric boat hoist (page 18, June 2022)

Fully-electric boat hoist (page 18, August 2022)

Hybrid system of sustainable sheet piling (page 17, October 2022)

High-tech pedestals from Italy (page 20, February 2022)

Inflatable pontoons (page 23, June 2021)

LED marine lantern (page 17, October 2022)

Lighting the way (page 20, February 2022)

Marina cranes (page 22, June 2021)

Marker buoy for temporary danger (page 18, April 2022)

Mobile surface oil spill system (page 20, October 2021)

Modular beacons (page 22, August 2021)

Modular docking system from HDPE (page 23, June 2021)

Modular pontoons from Turkey (page 18, June 2022)

Multi-function dock fender (page 20, February 2023)

New catalogue (page 20, February 2023)

Payment system for services (page 22, June 2021)

Range of on-site storage boxes (page 18, April 2022)

Robot collects marine waste (page 23, August 2021)

Roto-moulded buoy: two options (page 18, August 2022)

Sheet piling (page 18, June 2022)

Smart payment for utilities (page 22, August 2021)

Stainless steel lighting pedestal (page 20, February 2023)

Stainless steel mooring cleats (page 17, October 2022)

Strong fibreglass pontoon decking (page 21, February 2022)

Watertight ship-to-shore inlets (page 19, April 2022)

Work platforms (page 18, April 2022)

Boatyards

Ablative anti-fouling (page 22, October 2021)

All-purpose marine adhesive (page 24, June 2021)

Anti-fouling for boats (page 18, April 2023)

Bilge filters meet new RCD requirements (page 18, April 2023)

Biocide-free anti-fouling (page 20, April 2022)

Desty Marine commits to MDL marina (page 24, June 2021)

Dutch yard to expand (page 22, February 2022)

Easy-to-install filters (page 22, February 2022)

Europe’s oldest dry dock saved (page 24, August 2021)

Fixed-tilt cradles to support the hull (page 20, April 2022)

Hamble Point Marina returns to its roots (page 16, August 2022)

High pressure cleaner for boatyards (page 18, April 2023)

Linked cradles for sailboats (page 20, June 2022)

Machine fabric from Italy (page 22, February 2023)

MDL Marinas sells boatyard at Dartside Quay (page 22, February 2023)

Mobile boat hoist transforms marine services (page 18, October 2022)

Multi-colour boat primer (page 20, June 2022)

New shiplift for MB92 La Ciotat (page 22, October 2021)

Non-slip boat decking (page 20, June 2022)

Orbital sander for curved surfaces (page 20, April 2022)

Painting service is enhanced at MB92 (page 22, February 2022)

Pneumatic orbital sander from USA (page 18, October 2022)

Solar panel and charge controller (page 24, June 2021)

Transparent adhesive (page 22, February 2023)

Ultrasonic anti-fouling (page 24, August 2021)

Superyachts

Asymmetric design gives interior options (page 20, October 2022)

AV innovator wins Best Marine Project Award (page 26, February 2022)

Back to the future with Benetti (page 24, February 2022)

Coating protects underwater lights (page 24, June 2022)

Gold Coast training academy for superyachts (page 21, October 2022)

Luxury interior for a green multihull (page 20, August 2022)

Monaco features 101 superyachts (page 24, October 2021)

New materials for interior designers (page 26, October 2021)

Space age design is wide for Wally (page 22, April 2022)

Sustainability in the superyacht industry (page 24, April 2022)

Sustainable lighting beneath the waves (page 22, June 2022)

Underwater light with thru-hull stem fitting (page 24, June 2022)