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Contact information PUBLISHER Paul Barrett

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ue to concerns expressed about the

water’ website (www.onthewater.co.uk), which gives

negative mental and physical health legacy

details of locations across the UK where people

of Covid-19, it is interesting to learn that

can get afloat. The website is designed to connect

new research published on 7 July, this year,

people with boating and watersports providers that

reveals that spending time on inland waterways or

offer paddleboarding, motorboat cruising, surfing,

the coast can be an easily-accessible and effective

kayaking, narrowboat journeys, yacht sailing and

way to improve wellbeing.

other activities on inland canals, rivers, lakes and

The research, commissioned by leisure marine trade

reservoirs or along the coast. The Royal Yachting

association British Marine and the charity Canal &

Association (RYA) is a supporter of the website and

River Trust, provides a preliminary exploration of

RYA Recognised Training Centres can also be found

the wider social value associated with boating on

online.

inland and coastal waters. Comparing moderate

The new research has also investigated the

with frequent participation, the research shows that

economic value of inland and coastal boating in the

regularly spending time out on the water could be

UK and is the first of its type to explore the impact

even more beneficial than accepted mindfulness

on people’s wellbeing or quality of life by being able

activities such as practising yoga or pilates and even

to get out on to the water. Paddle sports are shown

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generates an increase in life satisfaction of about half

to be the most popular and accessible way to get

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afloat. Following further growth in 2020 during the

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shows that the more time spent out on the water, the

pandemic, over 20.5 million people annually take

bigger the benefit: frequent participation in boating

to the water doing a paddle sport, and the activity

and watersports compared to moderate participation

represents almost half (45%) of the economic

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is associated with anxiety levels 15% lower and a life

contribution of wider tourism expenditure associated

satisfaction value up by 6% to 7.3 on a scale of 0-10.

with the boating and watersports sector in the UK.

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added a fifth marina, Djurgårdshamn, to the other four it already operates for its members. Manufactured and installed by SF Marina of Gothenburg, it was

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‘World’s Best Superyacht Marina’

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orto Montenegro, the luxury waterfront and yachting paradise in the Bay of Kotor, has won ACREW’s prestigious ‘World’s Best Superyacht Marina’ Award – part of the annual Superyacht Business Awards. Last year, Porto Montenegro was also awarded ACREW’s Adriatic’s ‘Best

Superyacht Marina’.

The Superyacht Business Awards are considered to be the most prestigious and recognised global awards programme, where ACREW’s network of over 15,000 captain and crew members are invited to vote for the superyacht businesses that deserve global recognition in their field. The

Award recognises the winning marina for providing the highest standard of services and facilities to superyacht captains and crew, alongside their willingness to assist onboard guests, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all.

Tony Browne, Marina Director at Porto Montenegro, commented:

“Porto Montenegro is delighted to have received the ‘World’s Best Superyacht Marina’ Award as voted by our clients throughout the Superyacht Business Awards.

Our entire team is dedicated to providing the best possible service and it is wonderful to confirm that our vision aligns with our clients’ expectations”.

December opening for Bangkok marina The first phase of the new Riverdale Marina based on the Chao Phraya River in the North of Greater Bangkok is scheduled

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to open in December. Developed by the MBK group, the marina is part of the Riverdale district, a 240-hectare lifestyle complex

in Pathum Thani province that will eventually include a housing development, two golf courses, a hotel, health club, shopping mall

and offices.

Phase 1 will include a 100 metre pontoon that can accommodate eight boats up to ten metres in length and hard standing for up to 20 boats. Designed to be a class A, environmentally-friendly facility, the Riverdale Marina will also include a clubhouse, restaurant, boat and jet-ski showroom, car park and a plaza with marinerelated businesses plus travel and tour companies.

The Riverdale Marina Service Centre will include a workshop and be able to carry out general maintenance on boats, including oil changes, anti–fouling, electrical repairs and installation, while on-site services include electricity, water and a fuel dock offering diesel and gasohol.

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Walcon pontoons for Egyptian resort

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turnkey marina installation for one of Egypt’s premier resort developments, Marassi, which is located 140 km West of Alexandria on its Mediterranean coast, has been supplied by Walcon Marine Australia.

The project was carried out in partnership with El Dawlia for Engineering & Contracting (EDECS) of Egypt for the EMAAR Properties Group and involved equipping a new man-made inner harbour with a range of berthing options.

These combine pontoons mounted on piers with walkways running alongside the harbour walls for larger vessels. In all, the 23 separate docks will accommodate up to 228 leisure craft up to 45 metres in length, all at fully-serviced berths.

The marina was built using heavy duty and extra heavy duty versions of Walcon’s System 2000 aluminium walkway and finger pontoons. These are fitted with highly durable walnut-effect WPC decking and continuous fender protection. To add a touch of exclusivity, the five and ten-tonne cleats fitted to the pontoons all carry the Marassi brand. The marina

is held in place by 186 steel piles, each protected from UV light and salt water by HDPE sleeves and conical caps. Access to the docks is via 25 specially-designed gangways, also decked in the same long lasting and environmentally-friendly, walnut material.

Additional features include up-todate service pedestals, distribution systems and fire-fighting equipment to ensure a safe marina

in full compliance with the latest global standards. Walcon has also installed a fully operational services dock for the provision of fuel and water and the removal of on-board liquid waste.

“Walcon is delighted to have designed and supplied the marina infrastructure for this high-quality, luxury resort development,” commented James Walters, Managing Director, Walcon Marine

Ltd. “Our experience in building berthing facilities for premium clients in the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and other tropical and sub-tropical locations around the world, including Australia itself, means that our product range includes fully-recyclable pontoons that are designed and engineered to give many years of reliable service in such challenging conditions.”

New marina at home Marine Travelift of Shakespeare launches new website Marina developer Geomac, which is part of Land & Water Group Ltd, has announced the creation of a brand new, 250-berth marina at Stratford-upon-Avon in the British Midlands, which will be launched this Autumn. Shakespeare Marina has been named after the famous playwright and poet William Shakespeare, who was born in the medieval market town.

Situated on the River Avon, administered by the Avon Navigation Trust, the marina will offer boating enthusiasts the opportunity to pass through the heart of England, via a mixture of canals and rivers, as part of the Avon ring. This provides passage through Evesham, Tewkesbury,

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Worcester and Birmingham, as well as access to the national network.

Offering a range of modern facilities, including a shower block with laundry, electricity and water pedestals, fuel dock and pump-out service, Shakespeare Marina is wellsituated within its rural and historic surroundings, whilst being just a 15 minute walk to the town centre.

Due to the continuous expansion and innovation of the Marine Travelift product lines, it became necessary for a new website to complement them on a digital platform. This mobile-responsive site offers a user-centric experience, allowing visitors to seamlessly transition from the boat hoist product lines to exclusive Hydro M_Drive marine forklifts and selfpropelled hydraulic transporters.

It also allows current customers to request service and parts from the company’s globally-recognised customer care team with a simple

click, whether on desktop or mobile device.

Video integration providing visitors with a 360 degree view from the centre and side cabs of the Hydro M_Drive forklifts, enhances the website, exemplifying over 60 years of expertise in the manufacture of boat handling equipment.

Visitors are encouraged to explore www.marinetravelift. com and sign up for an e-mail newsletter to be notified of all the latest Marine Travelift promos and updates.

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Economic boost to Fowey Harbour

More berths for Newark Marina

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ituated on the South Coast of Cornwall, Fowey Harbour is set to receive an economic boost following the recent 180 metre extension to its walkashore pontoon berthing. The new berths will diversify the commercial activity in the harbour, increasing its appeal as a haven for all manner of local boats and cruising yachts.

Collaboration between pontoon manufacturer Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), local marine civils contractor KML Piling and Fowey Harbour Commissioners, this project highlighted just how effective companies working together can be in delivering great value for money.

With the harbour team acting as project managers, co-ordinating the piling and installation of the pontoons themselves, big savings were made, maximising the length and number of new berths possible and leading to long-term profitable income from the investment.

ICMS designed and supplied its standard leisure pontoons with a unique, solid composite, antislip decking. Providing a fresh new look and feel, with great durability, the new pontoons were made with special adaptations to connect them to the existing units, optimising the limited space in the harbour.

“Working together, we’ve been able to deliver Fowey Harbour more

berths for their budget,” explained Jon Challis, Sales Manager at ICMS. “Everyone contributed their particular skills and knowledge to best effect. We were able to focus on the production of the pontoons, which needed to be delivered within a very specific time frame.”

Jonathan Pritchard, Deputy Harbour Master at Fowey, commented: “Communications between all involved were second to none. This meant that we were able to get the pontoons delivered, off-loaded and installed with no impact on the port’s other commercial activities. Utilising the

resources we have available here in the harbour, we were able to avoid costly mobilisation by external contractors, saving time, as well as money.

“We’re really pleased with the new berths, which will certainly help boost the local economy. In fact, they’ve all been snapped up already. Our new berth-holders are particularly impressed with the stability of the pontoons and have commented on the glass-reinforced concrete decking, which they tell me feels much better underfoot than the wooden decking they’re used to.”

Responding to increased demand for berthing, a 33-berth extension has been designed and manufactured for England’s popular Newark Marina.

Situated on a non-tidal section of the River Trent, Newark Marina’s expansion has not been without its challenges. Extensive flooding, buried vehicles and the ongoing pandemic have caused disruption to the realisation of Managing Director James Wilkinson’s vision of a bright and attractive new extension, which employs terracotta glass-reinforced decking supplied by Inland and Coastal Marina Systems Ltd. Ironically, the onset of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown in March unlocked availability of important local earth moving plant that enabled the team to catch up on lost time, moving the project forward.

The endeavour, also using local contractor Action Demolition, generated a great deal of interest in the area, resulting in early demand from the local boating community keen to secure one of the new berths.

“The marina plays an important part in the local community,” stated James. “Our new berths will give an important boost to the local economy, attracting, as it does, boaters from far and wide.”

Dockside charging connects two marinas A global pioneer in marine e-mobility innovation and host of the annual Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, Yacht Club de Monaco has upgraded its dockside charging facilities with AQUA superPower’s second generation rapid chargers to serve the growing electric boat and superyacht market. Also connected to AQUA’s growing marine fast-charging network is the neighbouring, brand-new marina Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia, MARINA INDUSTRY • AUGUST 2021

Italy, with the installation of a fully marinised DC supercharger.

Cala del Forte is a project owned and conceived by Monaco Port’s Société Monégasque Internationale Portuaire (SMIP) to expand the company, push cross-border collaboration and demonstrate its philosophy of sustainable port management and ecological responsibility.

The charger upgrades in Monaco and Ventimiglia took

place to coincide with the public inauguration of Cala del Forte in the presence of Prince Albert of Monaco on 2 July, 2021.

In response to ever-increasing demand for berths and capacity in the ports of the Principality, Monaco Ports decided to create SMIP in 2016 and purchased the nearby port of Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia.

Designed to connect Monaco to Cala del Forte and Ventimiglia with state-of-the-art sustainable

electric marine technology, AQUA superPower’s rapid chargers provide the fast, reliable and accessible service and infrastructure that e-boat drivers need to move between the two locations.

Chargers on the network will provide reliable and rapid 25-150 kW DC charging for both leisure and commercial craft. More information can be obtained from the company’s website: www.aquasuperpower.com

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MDL renews recycling contract

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s part of its sustainability drive, MDL Marinas has renewed its recycling and waste disposal contract with leading waste management specialist the SUEZ Group. Tapping into the circular economy, the new contract enables MDL to increase the amount and type of waste it can recycle, from food to ferrous metals, which will then be transformed into new products or used to generate electricity.

“Under our new agreement with SUEZ, no waste will be sent to landfill,” said Joe Walton, MDL’s head of health, safety and environment. “Everything will now be recycled or recovered, delivering a ‘zero waste to landfill’ solution.

“Being part of the circular economy in this way, as opposed to taking the outdated linear ‘take, make, waste’ approach, we’re able to move in the desired direction of becoming the most sustainable marina operator, ensuring our berth-holders are able to enjoy their boating in the most environmentally-friendly way possible.”

Food waste will be collected and transferred to Environment Agency regulated and approved processing sites for anaerobic digestion to generate heat, which in turn drives a generator to harvest electricity.

After the material has been used

in this way, it is then turned into fertilizer to be re-used yet again, totally maximising its potential.

Glass waste will be sent to a recycling facility where it is colourseparated and crushed, ready for

making into new products, while ferrous metals will find a second life as steel wire, and cables are reused by cable manufacturers and extruders.

Other general waste will be sent to an energy recovery centre where it will be incinerated to generate electricity, which SUEZ returns to the national grid, or converted into refuse- derived fuel (RDF).

Paper, plastic, cardboard and non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium cans, are also recovered, recycled and repurposed.

“To make it as easy as possible for everyone at our marinas to recycle, as part of the new contract, we’ll be standardising waste bins across the group,” continued Joe. “This standardisation will make it simple to identify what materials need to go in which bins, with a view to further increasing the amount recycled.

“What’s more, each new waste bin will be individually microchipped to provide real time data for each individual collection.”

All MDL’s marinas’ refuse and recycling points are equipped with easy-to-read signage explaining what can be recycled and where.

This has evolved over the years, as an ever-increasing range of materials can now be processed and recycled.

Greek marina wins Asia buying tourism award superyachts

Following its Blue Flag Award being renewed for 2021, Linaria Marina has now been awarded a Gold Tourism Award at a prestigious awards evening held in the Zappeion building’s peristyle atrium in Athens.

The marina continues to work with universities and public authorities to improve environmental standards in the marina, whilst involving visitors, staff and residents in the process.

Recent projects include a watersaving cleaning machine, often employed by students as one of

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their duties during their internship in Linaria Port within the Skyrosproject.

The scrubbing and sweeping, ecofriendly, battery-powered machine is suitable for cleaning areas up to 8,000 sq. m. and is a very suitable machine for the smooth industrial flooring of the port. Once filled with water and eco-friendly cleaning liquids, it removes all the dirt from car brake pads, tyres, oil leaks, etc, and reduces contamination from where these toxins might otherwise be washed into the sea.

Asia accounted for almost a quarter of Italian builder Sanlorenzo’s output last year, while a quarter of Benetti sales have also been into the AsiaPacific region over the past three years.

Sanlorenzo Asia, which is represented by Simpson Marine, reports that the Asian market represented 23.5% of its total global sales last year and that

this positive trend has continued throughout 2021. The company recently sold the seventh hull of its 52Steel superyacht for delivery to South-East Asia.

Benetti has announced three record years of sales in AsiaPacific, including significant orders from Australia, making it the leading region for the Italian shipyard worldwide, with sales worth over US$300 million.

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New offices for Silent-Yachts

A world leader in solar-electric catamarans, Silent-Yachts has opened new offices in both Europe and the USA. Silent-Yachts has opened an office at Port Adriano in the South-West of Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands and among the key yachting hubs in the Mediterranean.

A Silent 55 and Silent 64 are berthed in front of the office and available for sea trials. These two yachts will eventually be joined by the first Silent 60, which was built by PMG Shipyard in Thailand and features a kitewing.

The company continues to draw a great deal of interest from clients in the USA, so in order to be closer to customers, the shipyard’s exclusive American distributor, Edward Sacks, has set up a branch in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the yachting capital of the Western Hemisphere.

Consultant for MB92 Group in Middle East

The Barcelona-based MB92 Group has announced the appointment of Saif Al Rahbi as Business Development Consultant – Middle East Region to represent the group and support commercial activity in the area. Based in Oman, Saif was previously the Director of a well-known yacht organisation in the Middle East.

In his new role, he will provide local support to existing clients and build new relationships in the region, ensuring the Group continues to meet the growing demand for its refit services.

He brings over 29 years of industry experience to the position, including provision of berths for superyachts, as well as management of procurement and contracts.

Dredging finished at Peel Harbour

Dredging undertaken by Land & Water Plant Hire on behalf of the Isle of Man Government as part of a wider three-year project, which has removed over 22,000 cu m of silt from the marina in Peel Harbour, is now finished.

This has significantly improved the water depths, allowing greater access to the marina.

Having previously removed approximately 40% of silt from the harbour last year, using long reach excavators on floating barges, Land & Water dredged the remaining material between March and May this year.

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on the Beaulieu River

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Systems modernised at Sentosa Cove

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NE°15 Marina has modernised and upgraded systems at its Sentosa Cove facility in Singapore, whilst continuing to develop its nearby marinas in Malaysia and Indonesia. Earlier this year, it completed a US$5.2 million marina reconfiguration project, with all new and relocated superyachts now moored stern-to in front of the clubhouse.

While keeping the total number of berths at 272, the new layout increased berths for 24 metre plus superyachts from 15 to 32 and expanded the overall length of yachts moored within the marina.

In addition, a new channel with a minimum depth of 4.5 metres enables the marina to take yachts up to 67 metres.

However, the upgraded infrastructure has also included an increase in power from 2,000-3,000 amps, a 33% increase in water pressure and a 30% increase in WiFi coverage.

Much of the modernisation has included changes that reflect the Covid-19 era’s emphasis on digitalisation and less physical contact and interaction. New service pedestals with automated meter reading and billing functions have

Superyachts can now berth in front of the Sentosa Cove clubhouse seen on the right. reduced man-hours from 48 to one and removed the chance of reading errors, whilst digitalised cruising permit forms and a mobile app for fuel management have also been introduced.

James Roy, Marina Director,

Night-time view of the swimming pool and clubhouse.

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reported: “We’ve digitalised administration processes to allow simple requests to be submitted and processed without face-to-face contact, which speeds up processing time and creates safe distancing during the pandemic period”.

Due to changing regulations around boating during Covid-19, the marina has also sought to improve communication with stake-holders, including brokers and yacht dealers, to understand the new rules and requirements and how they affect yacht-owners and their crews.

In the case of visiting superyachts with crews unable to disembark, the marina’s management has reached agreement with agents and local authorities to allow yachts to berth at the marina and has rendered further assistance by arranging for food to be delivered and has even leased gym equipment.

“Since Covid-19 began, we’ve noticed boaters using their boats more and a high demand for berthing by first-time boat buyers,” added Jonathan Sit, Acting General Manager. “As restrictions ease, we’re expecting increased trade in recreational boating for families and charter activities in relation to the safe-management measures.”

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12 PUMP-OUT SYSTEMS

LeeSan installation for Thames boathouse plant room

Work in progress at the boathouse alongside the owners’ canal boat.

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arwickshire-based sanitation and pump-out specialist LeeSan has just completed and commissioned an interesting pump-out installation in the plant room of a boathouse

ISO8099 probe valve.

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on the River Thames.

The owners of the property required a custom set-up to enable them to empty the black water tank on their canal boat, so asked the team at Fenny Compton to design, specify, install

The installation was successfully completed by LeeSan.

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The completed installation is comprised of a wall-mounted LeeStrom M60K diaphragm pump, which is controlled by an Operation/Safety electrical panel and is fitted above any possible flood level for protection. This pumps into a nearby, below ground lifting station, which eventually discharges into the main sewer.

A stainless-steel hose hanger with a 15 metre lightweight suction hose terminating in an

ISO8099 probe valve was also installed by LeeSan. This is the probe valve developed by the company over many years for the UK canal system and which is now recognised as the ‘gold standard’ for hands-free, no mess pump-out systems worldwide.

Operation is extremely simple.

The owner moors the boat,

unscrews the matching LeeSan deck fitting and inserts the pump-out probe. This has a double ‘O’ Ring and therefore creates a perfect seal. Once the system is activated and the pump is turned on at the control panel, the operation is fully automatic.

A transparent ‘sight glass’ built into the probe allows the operator

to see when the tank is completely empty. The hose can be rinsed out by pumping a small amount of river water through it.

LeeSan offers an ongoing service scheme, which ensures a long and reliable life for the entire package.

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14 FORKLIFTS

New forklift for MarineMax meets growing demand T he recent delivery of a Marine Travelift M2000H 9,000 kg Hydro M_Drive Center Cab Forklift to the MarineMax facility at Wrightsville Beach, positioned in a prime location along the Intercoastal Waterway in North Carolina, is improving operational efficiencies for the high demands of its growing customer base.

MarineMax, a long-time Marine Travelift customer, with over 75 locations in the US, opened the site at Wrightsville Beach in 1998. Since then, it has positioned itself as a highly regarded boat dealer and service facility, with many years of experience. Given such an ideal mid-point location, the facility is a

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frequent stopping point for those traveling the Eastern Seaboard and can service and launch boats nearly all-year-round with the shortened Winters offered by the area.

Its new Marine Travelift Hydro M_Drive Forklift, powered by a Hydrostatic Drive System, is enhanced with a shortened wheelbase, galvanised forks and carriage, inching mode and a wireless remote. It joins a Marine Travelift TM30 30,000 kg hydraulic Self-Propelled Transporter, customised with increased lift height and variable width.

Operating a Marine Travelift 50 BFMII 50,000 kg mobile boat hoist and forklift for the last ten years, the Wrightsville Beach location is

now solely running Marine Travelift equipment for boat handling operations.

The four Marine Travelift machines are further expanding their versatility to accommodate a variety of vessels, while significantly enhancing workload efficiencies, and optimising every inch of the boatyard.

Now having both a side and centre cab position for their forklifts, the company’s operators can drive based on preference. “Our operators love the centre cab and the wide mast allows for much better visibility. The hydrostatic system is also much easier to drive with the set throttle and single pedal operation,” confirmed Cary

Smart, General Manager. He also added, “The wireless remote with multiple functions, such as carriage up and down, fork swing and individual fork adjustment, enables our drivers to be more efficient when moving boats”.

Brock Rubens, Director of Business Development at Marine Travelift, stated: “It has been a pleasure working with Cary and his team on both the forklift and transporter deals. They are the definition of true professionals and Marine Travelift is proud to be a partner with the Wrightsville team and other MarineMax facilities throughout the nation”.

Marine Travelift’s Hydro M_Drive Forklifts are designed with over

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The Wrightsville Beach location is now solely running Marine Travelift equipment for boat handling operations.

Marine Travelift’s M2000H 9,000 kg Hydro M_Drive Center Cab Forklift in operation at MarineMax. 30 years of operator feedback and a Hydrostatic Drive System with proven durability in some of the marina industry’s highest duty cycle environments.

Offering several customisable features and options, backed by a global network of in-house and factory-trained technicians, inspires confidence amongst customers that they will receive the equipment that is best suited for their needs.

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The new forklift, powered by a Hydrostatic Drive System, lowers a boat into the water.

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16 NATCHEZ ON THE WATERFRONT

How to navigate the regulatory sea

By Dan Natchez*

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n today’s environment, the pandemic notwithstanding, you need a permit to do practically anything and in most cases it’s not one permit, but a virtual sea of permits and typically from just about every level of government – local, regional and/or national. As I’ve said before, whenever a new marina owner asks me what his

or her ‘as-of-rights’ are, my not so facetious answer is, “the right to grovel”.

The regulatory burdens continue to become more and more onerous, time-consuming and expensive to deal with. In addition to the promulgated regulations, there are also those in various agencies, who have their own ideas as to how the

A coastal property was mapped as a ‘freshwater’ wetland.

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regulations should be interpreted or what they personally feel should be done or what their bosses are requiring.

On the other hand, the genesis of most regulations has to do with seeking to do the right thing.

However, in many cases, the path from intent to outcome becomes lost in the bureaucratic fog along

the way and sometimes that fog can seem as thick as pea soup! The problem is that most of those who write, review and/or enforce the regulations have never operated in the world of constructing, operating or owning a marine-related business.

The lack of ‘real world experience’ in the regulatory community

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Hiring three soil scientists enabled the project to go ahead. presents a real challenge to those seeking to improve their operations.

The good news is that it is not an insurmountable challenge.

As one who has been involved in dealing with and being successful in meeting these challenges, my team finds that there are some common elements as to how to approach a project and steer it through what can seem like uncharted waters.

The three most fundamental of these elements would have to be: doing one’s homework; appreciating and addressing the intent of the various regulations; and providing full disclosure to the agencies. After that, one might add talking with the neighbours and trying to address their concerns.

issues, not only the physical issues one may face in design or construction, but also in assessing the various regulatory, as well as legal requirements. Many think that a simple title survey may be sufficient, but it’s not.

A meaningful topographical, as well as hydrographic survey, will be instrumental in undertaking meaningful designs to overcome the various regulatory hurdles.

Other homework tasks might include looking at traffic impacts for expansion of facilities, borings

for structural components, parking and accessibility requirements, pervious versus impervious areas and stormwater analysis, as well as what happens to power washing water, how are hazardous materials handled and any number of other environmental issues.

Fully understanding the various regulations, including whatever might be the current ‘cause du jour’, is important to appreciate the regulators’ perspectives.

These perspectives may, more often than not, differ from one agency to another, presenting yet more challenges in seeking to sail as smoothly as possible through the application process.

Indeed, there are many regulator perspectives to various regulations, some promulgated and many not.

Understanding the perspectives can help determine how projects are presented. Addressing how the project meets the objectives of the regulations is most important, but it can also be meaningful to discuss how the project may not meet the intent of the regulations, why it

In many cases, the path from intent to outcome becomes lost in the bureaucratic fog along the way and sometimes that fog can seem as thick as pea soup!

The problem is that most of those who write, review and/ or enforce the regulations have never operated in the world of constructing, operating or owning a marine-related business cannot meet them, what has been done to mitigate the issues, what alternatives have been looked at and why they do not work and what the advantages of the project are.

The agencies We strongly recommend preapplication meetings. The approach is to try and make them part of your team by having a ‘give and

The neighbours Many would prefer not to talk with the neighbours or community organisations for fear of stirring up opposition. Our suggestion is that people react to many things, but how one finds out about something can be a major factor, especially if it is put in a bad light by one who is not happy about the project. The rumour mill is rarely your friend.

Neighbours will be notified as part of the application process.

So, in most cases, it is better to approach them directly, explain what is intended and how one will try to accomplish it, seek their input and, if possible, try to mitigate any concerns. It is better to know what their objections will be prior to filing with the agencies, so that they can be addressed as part of the application submissions.

Returning to the big three, doing one’s homework is essential to understanding the various

Environmental constraints were believed to prevent expansion.

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An in-depth survey of the area achieved a win-win situation. take’ dialogue. While the pandemic has made this much more difficult over the past 18 months, it is still important, even if it may have to be undertaken virtually as opposed to in the field. Providing sketches in advance, with an outline of the project, and having the opportunity to explain it helps create a mindset.

It allows ‘unofficial’ feedback of their reactions in terms of what they may have concerns about and what they may think is desirable.

Pre-application discussions give an opportunity to have candid discussions about various aspects of the proposal and what other approaches might warrant consideration. This approach helps when the project actually arrives on their desk to undertake an official review, particularly if one can incorporate their suggestions or, if not, address why they may not be appropriate for your specific site or project. Agencies tend to be very concerned about setting precedents that others might use to run a truck through the regulations, so the more justification one can provide for your site specific circumstances the better.

Regulators are human and appreciate being treated with respect. Do not lose one’s cool with them – that will not be helpful!

Whatever else you do, don’t lie to them. My consultancy is a big advocate for full disclosur as there is nothing that will set you back

more than losing the trust of those reviewing your project.

Two examples A couple of real life examples from our files demonstrate where taking these kinds of tacks led to successful outcomes.

We had a client who purchased a coastal property where a significant portion of the waterfront was mapped as a ‘freshwater’ wetland.

Due to its mapping, as well as the regulatory protective buffer that it triggered, development approaches were significantly stifled. In our preliminary discussions with the town’s wetland agency and a review of the regulatory criteria for such a designation, the mapping process was meant to be based on the area’s vegetation and soils.

However, the area in question was basically lawn grass with scattered specimen trees, which did not fit the definition of a freshwater wetland. Knowing that the agency had never demapped a previously mapped wetland, we implemented the process in the regulation for investigation and designation.

Three respected soil scientists from the town’s list of service providers were engaged to undertake joint investigations of the soil and then independent analyses and findings.

The client queried the use of three soil scientists and our response was that it should be assumed the agency will start off with a negative mindset and if one soil scientist is

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hired and finds it is not a wetland, then the agency will hire another from the same list and if they do not agree, a third would be jointly agreed upon to make a finding. By hiring three at the start, if they all agreed, which we suspected would be the case – and was, the agency would be unlikely to question the findings. This somewhat aggressive move, combined with a very respectful approach to working with the agency, resulted in being able to go ahead with the project.

Yes, it meant spending more money upfront, but in the end that meant less time and money being invested throughout the whole process and achieving a very successful outcome.

In another situation, the marina occupied a curving section of waterfront along a tidal river, with about half the waterfront long ago developed with pontoons and finger piers, and the remainder with the upland bordered by saltmarsh, mudflats and eventually the Federal Navigation Channel.

The marina wished to expand, but believed it would not be possible due to the environmental constraints. The client agreed to undertake an in-depth hydrographic and topographical survey of the area, including mapping the voids within the marsh grasses, the edge of the mudflats and the location of the Federal Channel, as well as the previously developed upland shoreline area. Armed with the

detailed survey information during an onsite pre-application meeting, we discussed the idea of placing a curved main and series of branched fingers forming a kind of semicircle waterside of the sensitive environmental resources and landside of the Federal Channel.

There would be a connection to the main marina, as well as a fixed access pier high above the top of the marsh grasses and following as much as possible the voids between the grasses, thereby minimising any shading impact.

The approach would meet the various environmental criteria, as well as foster the Coastal Zone Management provisions to enhance and foster recreational boating access to the waters.

The agencies went from being concerned to supportive as the environmentally-sensitive resources would be protected and boating access would be enhanced, achieving a win-win situation for the environment, regulatory overview, the development desires and additional access by the public.

Understanding and working with the regulatory agencies can be meaningful and successful.

There will, of course, be times when the seas get choppy and the agencies somewhat difficult, but having a constructive and open to compromise approach can make a big difference to accomplishing a project. If one has done their homework, then as suggestions are made the various cause and effect issues can be discussed, including why they may or may not work – or how they might be capable of alteration for incorporation into the project.

You might even find that you don’t need to grovel!

*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

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Djurgårdshamn, Sweden

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ounded in 1830, the Royal Swedish Yacht Club (KSSS) is Sweden’s largest and the world’s second biggest sailing club, with over 5,000 members, including more than 2,000 juniors.

This Summer, it added a fifth marina, Djurgårdshamn, to the other four it already operates for its members. Manufactured and installed by SF Marina of Gothenburg, it was built specifically to host this year’s Gotland Runt 2021 sailing race in the Baltic, which was cancelled last

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year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Located in the centre of Stockholm, alongside the Junibacken children’s cultural centre – based on books suitable for two to ten-year-olds, it is expected to attract more boatowners from the city, as well as visitors drawn to the area’s many attractions. Accessible within 800 metres are: the Gröna Lund amusement park; the Baltic Science Centre; and a number of museums, including the ABBA Museum, the Nordic Museum and the Viking Museum. Of particular interest to

sailors is the Vasa Museum, which houses a mighty warship. This sank off Stockholm in 1628 and was salvaged after 333 years on the seabed. More than 98% of the ship has been preserved.

The new marina provides 120 berths on three pontoons, with intermediate quays in front of the children’s centre. These consist of 14 type SF1030-20 floating concrete units, which are linked by W300 connectors except where the units form L and T joints. These more complicated junctions employ W400LT connectors with cross

tubes and cross boxes. The depth of the harbour varies between two and six metres.

Reserved spaces are marked by signs and there are also ten visitor berths that can be booked via www. dockspot.com – a booking fee is added to the harbour dues.

There are showers, toilet facilities and a collection point for rubbish at Djurgårdshamn, which is open from 28 June-15 September and Harbour Master Malin Dunér can be contacted at the marina office between the hours of 0.3020.30. He is ably assisted by his

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Floating structure for Norway’s Bunne Fjord paddlers

enthusiastic staff, easily recognised by their distinctive red jackets and blue polo shirts, who are always ready to make guests welcome and

answer any queries they may have.

Djurgårdshamn djurgarden@ksss.se www.ksss.se

The Norwegian Tourist Association (NTA) encourages its 300,000 members to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. Located 26 km South of Oslo, its Breivoll Gård (Breivoll Farm) location is a site well-used by local paddlers and, with its new launching and storage structure, it is now easy for kayakers, canoeists and paddleboarders to explore the scenic beauty and calm waters of the Bunne Fjord.

Designed by Aarhus, Denmarkbased AART Architects, the floating structure dovetails perfectly with its natural surroundings and the Nordic aesthetic: pleasingly clean and simple, with ample use of wood.

Measuring 13 m wide x 16 m long, the structure is built on floating concrete pontoons supplied by SF Marina, which are maintenance-free and virtually unsinkable. The NTA paddling site is anchored to the seabed using chains and concrete anchors.

The front of the structure has a large preparation area ending

in four finger piers that create three launching bays. Each finger angles slightly upward, allowing paddlers to ease into the boat safely using both arms. Because of the inherent stability of SF Marina floating pontoons, the wood-decked surface remains solid under foot.

Inside the 78 sq m building is storage for 40-50 boats, where the NTA offers kayaks and rowing shells, whilst the roof provides a popular sun deck. A unique feature is that boat rental is completely self-service; booked online, the paddler gains entrance with an access code.

“Breivoll Farm was a fun project to work on,” said Michael Sigvardsson, CEO of SF Marina.

“Collaboration with AART’s architects and engineers enabled us to create something unusual and special together that is sure to become a model for other popular paddling destinations.”

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22 EQUIPMENT REVIEW

Smart payment for utilities

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oreOn is a smart activation and payment service for utilities from Seijsener, which makes life easy for both service providers and users.

The provider no longer needs to be on hand to manage their service and smart payment removes the need for pre-paid cards.

The user simply activates the

service they require via the app and then uses the mobile payment system to pay for exactly what they have used.

Seijsener offers a single system for mooring fees, electricity and water, all accessed via an app, smartphone or the internet.

Seijsener info@seijsener.nl www.seijsener.com

Modular beacons Logistics at marinas can sometimes be more expensive than the equipment to be installed. This is particularly true with aids to navigation, which often needs to be installed at locations with difficult access. Sometimes, the only costeffective solution is to employ the use of a helicopter, which doesn’t come cheap. Placing beacons at the end of inaccessible moles or piers can also pose the same challenge.

To address this issue, Almarin has developed modular steel beacons.

Each component is light enough to be transported by two people, yet strong

enough to resist the harsh marine environment once installed.

In addition, these modular beacons can be positioned onshore where access to a marine site is difficult and resources limited. The assembly team can carry the different sections over breakwaters and other obstructions in safety without needing to use a crane or other lifting method.

This type of navigation aid can also be customised to meet a client’s specific requirements.

Almarin SL info@almarin.es www.almarin.es

This ALT 3 modular beacon was recently installed at the East Dock of Marina Empuriabrava in Spain.

Boat trailer designed for slipway use The Hydrotrans SW20 series hydraulic boat trailer from Roodberg is designed to launch and recover boats on a slipway, transport them over land and park them in storage or work areas. Made from high grade S355 steel, it has a capacity of 20,000 kg and can be pulled by either a forklift or an agricultural tractor, using a power take-off from the vehicle it is towed by for all its hydraulic functions.

The boat is lifted by either two or four (optional) hydraulic or mechanical pads insulated with durable rubber to avoid damaging the hull. The front of the boat is supported by the MARINA INDUSTRY • AUGUST 2021

crossbeam, which also has a protective rubber pad. Adapters are available for both sailing

craft and catamarans.

The width of the trailer frame and the height are adjustable,

as well as the pads and drawbar, which can be adjusted manually or hydraulically.

The Hydrotrans SW series trailer is also suitable for transporting boats on T-cradles and can be fitted with either solid or pneumatic tyres, the latter offering optimal comfort through any terrain suitable for carrying the load.

Not every boat needs to be supported on a cradle when being moved by an SW20 trailer as many can be placed on a simple stand, which creates additional savings when stored.

Roodberg info@roodberg.com www.roodberg.com

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Robot collects marine waste

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n innovative, laboursaving solution for removing marine waste, the Jellyfishbot, from IDYS, which stands for Interactive Autonomous DYnamic Systems, is a small robot that collects floating waste and oil spills in nets.

This radio-controlled bot is an efficient and flexible method of decontaminating water in marinas, canals, lakes, leisure centres and a wide variety of watersports facilities. It is propelled by three 250

W electric thrusters, one of which is transversal, and can operate for between six and eight hours, according to level of usage, at a maximum speed of two knots. The battery level can be monitored via a smartphone application (bluetooth).

It has been designed to remove 80 litres of floating waste and 30 litres of hydrocarbons per net.

IADYS connect@iadys.com www.iadys.com

MARINA

INDUSTRY Editorial Features in October 2021 Boat storage and protection The role of consultancies Preview of METSTRADE Marina visit to Croatia Editorial deadline: 24 September Note: The Publisher reserves the right to change the subject matter or modify when they appear in the magazine to reflect commercial, technical and economic developments within the international marina industry.

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24 BOATYARD OPERATIONS

Europe’s oldest dry dock saved

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fter more than six months of negotiations, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group recently completed the sale of Penzance Dry Dock (2009) Ltd to Penzance-based engineering business Linked Solutions SW Ltd. It will continue to be business as usual as all current staff will remain employed. In addition, the new owner has also pledged to maintain the dry docking facility for leisure craft up to 75 metres.

The dry dock, which is fully equipped for marine engineering and maintenance activities, has

been leased and operated by Isles of Scilly Steamship Group since 2009. However, in January this year, the Group announced its intention to concentrate on its core transport business and confirmed that it would not renew the lease on Penzance Dry Dock.

Linked Solutions, which provides marine engineering, design and fabrications, as well as project management and consultancy services, purchased the entire shareholding of the operating company, with the Steamship Group providing financial support to enable the sale to proceed.

The news has had a resoundingly positive response from Cornwall’s engineering and business leaders.

Since 1834, the marine engineers at Europe’s oldest dry dock have been known for their outstanding attention to detail, good humour and sound, down-to-earth advice.

Located at the UK’s SouthWestern tip where the Western Approaches meet the English Channel, Penzance Dry Dock is fully equipped for all kinds of marine engineering, with an experienced team and skilled contractors

Ultrasonic anti-fouling Designed for installing on leisure craft and workboats, the PRO6 anti-fouling device from Slovenian company Smart Antifouling features an LCD control monitoring six transducers for a 60 W (IP68) DC 12/24 volt system, with a frequency range operating at 20-55 khz.

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dual band transducers, with connectors; IP68 transducer mounting adapters; eight metres of cable for each transducer; abrasive paper; alcohol cleaning wipes; 2 kg adhesive; and a user manual.

The PRO6 measures 48 x 50 x 15 cm and weighs 11 kg.

Smart Antifouling info@smart-antifouling.com www.smart-antifouling.com

available to carry out work to meet ISO9001 standards that will stand up to time, use and the elements in its fully-equipped engineering workshop.

Facilities include an undercover welding, fabrication and sheet metal workshop. There are also electrical, joinery, upholstery and fuel injection workshops, and a blacksmiths. The boatyard also operates a clean room dedicated to engine rebuilds and hydraulic repairs. ​Linked Solutions SW Ltd info@linkedsolutionsltd.com www.linkedsolutionsltd.com

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Naval Tecno Sud Naval Tecno Sud 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 Srl, Via Pino Pascali 28, 70010 Valenzano BA, Italy.

Tel: +39 393 5493586 E-mail: navaltecnosudboatstand@gmail.com Website: www.navaltecnosud.it

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26 SHOWTIME

Countdown to METSTRADE 2021

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s one of the first global leisure marine shows to reopen its doors, METSTRADE 2021 promises to be a special moment. Organised by RAI Amsterdam in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), it will take place from 16-18 November, following over 18 months of virtual meetings.

METSTRADE 2021, the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international leisure marine industry, will be a genuinely hybrid event, including three full days of live broadcasts via the all-new METSTRADE TV. As conditions improve on a daily basis and vaccination rates soar across Europe, the event will benefit from the RAI’s industry-leading Covid-19 protocol for face-to-face meetings. “The main goal of RAI Amsterdam and our partner ICOMIA is to create a safe, successful and realistic gathering of the leisure marine industry,” said METSTRADE Director Niels Klarenbeek. “The enormous appetite among exhibitors and visitors to come together again in Amsterdam has been both inspiring and humbling.”

Klarenbeek is also encouraged

by the large number of exhibitor applications, which has now topped the 1,300 mark. “We see hardly any changes in terms of participation from all across Europe and North America. Exhibitors from other markets are being very creative to ensure representation on the exhibition floor, underlining the fact that METSTRADE 2021 will be a truly global show again.”

As a consequence of the challenges caused by the pandemic, METSTRADE 2021 will be held at the Europa Complex (Hall 1-7, Europa Foyer and Elicium) of RAI Amsterdam. “We will have a one-year floor plan that will enable us to welcome almost as many exhibitors as the record-breaking 2019 show,” explained Klarenbeek.

The temporary layout will ensure a safe and easy-to-navigate trade show. It will feature a smart use of floor space and, together with the state-of-the-art extension to Hall 5, which was completed in 2020, will ensure a first-class show. In addition to the individual country pavilions, the specialised Marina & Yard Pavilion (MYP) has been wellaccommodated.

The hybrid nature of the event will ensure a second stream of visitors have the opportunity to enjoy

METSTRADE from their home or office via the METSTRADE Connect platform. This online participation will be significantly enhanced by the introduction of METSTRADE TV, broadcast live and on the internet from a special studio in Hall 6.

Pernille La Lau, who successfully anchored the virtual METSTRADE event last December, will host a wide variety of programmes over the three days of the exhibition. These will include interviews with leading lights of the industry, expert panels discussing the latest developments and live reports from the exhibition floor. Crucially, METSTRADE TV will offer regular opportunities for interaction with the worldwide audience, who can contribute questions that will be answered by experts on the ground in Amsterdam.

The feed will also be available on the devices of visitors at the show and broadcast on screens in the catering areas.

All those attending the show, in-person and online, will have access to the online METSTRADE Connect platform, which will include exhibitor profiles. In addition, they will be able to see who else is joining and easily make contact with them, including prior to and after the event. The algorithms behind

Boat Show to boost Phuket Hit hard by the pandemic, Phuket is set to receive a boost in the New Year when the Thailand International Boat Show will be held at the awardwinning Royal Phuket Marina from 6-9 January. Targeting those with an interest in boating and a luxury lifestyle, the organisers also expect to welcome wealthy jet-setters from overseas.

Experienced in working with leading luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Moët Hennessy, L’Oréal, Givenchy, Kenzo and more, show organisers JAND Events recently met with the Governor of Phuket, Narong Wun Siew, and Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office to discuss plans for the show

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left to right: Grenville Fordham, Boat Show Consultant; Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina; Narong Wun Siew, Governor of Phuket; David Hayes, CEO of JAND Events; and Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office. and its importance in supporting Phuket’s tourism and economic recovery. The intention is to build on Phuket’s position as the

marine and lifestyle hub of Asia, and showcase the best of Phuket to the world with new exhibitor pavilions and visitor activities on a

the Connect platform will make recommendations based on that professional profile. METSTRADE Connect also allows attendees to make a personalised agenda, set up appointments and enjoy a livestream of METSTRADE TV. “Taken as a whole, all these innovative tools and content will ensure exhibitors and visitors alike will gain maximum efficiency from their visit to Amsterdam,” added Klarenbeek. “There is a tangible desire within the industry to meet in-person and discuss issues they’ve experienced such as disrupted supply chains. We know the audience requires the proper tools to make the most of their trip and both the RAI and the METSTRADE team are doing everything in their power to deliver them.”

While external developments in terms of the pandemic are moving in the right direction, this year’s show will be organised in accordance with RAI’s stringent Covid-19 Protocol.

“As a venue, the RAI is ready to work with the EU’s Digital Covid Certificate to make sure it is a safe venue for a successful event,” concluded Klarenbeek.

METSTRADE metstrade@rai.nl www.metstrade.com

scale never seen before.

David Hayes, CEO of JAND Events, stated: “The Thailand International Boat Show is set to raise the bar for boating and lifestyle exhibitions in the region. Initial feedback from the industry has been very good and we expect a large in-water line-up of boats and an exciting collection of marine and luxury lifestyle products in the marina-side exhibition hall”.

A bustling Boardwalk with restaurants and bars, and an extensive social programme is also planned by the organisers.

Thailand International Boat Show info@thailandinternational boatshfow.com www.thailandinternational boatshow.com

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AWARDS 2020-21 The fourth Marina Industry series of Awards for the supply side of the marina industry will encompass five distinct categories each with two complementary products.

Entries in 2020-21 will be chosen for their innovation, practicality and usefulness to marina operators. Attention will also be paid to products that are environmentallyfriendly or can be recycled.

Both the Winner and Runner-up in each category will be awarded with a Trophy.

Recipients will be selected from either or both of the two products in each category.

These are as follows: Pontoons/Decking

Fenders/Dock Fixtures

Pedestals/Pump-Out Systems

Boat Moving/Dry Storage

Boatyard Equipment/Workboats

Fenders/ Dock Fixtures

Pontoons/Decking

Boat Moving/ Dry Storage

Pedestals/Pump-Out Systems

Boatyard Equipment/ Workboats

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Rebrand for M&CCE Expo

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

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he Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo (M&CCE Expo) has been rebranded as Marine Civils at Seawork.

The M&CCE Expo was acquired

by Mercator Media Ltd in 2019 and has been successfully produced twice under the Mercator Media banner. The name change is a clear statement to recognise that the Marine Civils sector drives much of commercial marine business activity, while at the same time making the most of the strength of the longestablished Seawork branding and marketing.

Marine Civils gives exhibitors

Salone Nautico Genoa, Italy 16-21 September, 2021 www.salonenautico.com the opportunity to showcase the latest innovations in equipment and solutions for marine, coastal and other challenging civil engineering projects.

The first Marine Civils online conference will be held from 2-3 p.m. on 5 October, 2021, as part of the new virtual Seawork Connect. This is a free-to-attend conference in association with

Registrations open for Marinas22 After the disappointing postponement of its event in 2021, the Marina Industry Association (MIA) is excited to announce that registrations for the Marinas22 International Conference & Trade Exhibitions are now open!

The usually biennial event will be held at the JW Marriott Gold Coast from 23-24 May, next year, and will be followed by the Marina and Boatyard Technical

Tour on Wednesday, 25 May, which will take in three of the best marine facilities in the country.

The event will launch on the evening of Sunday, 22 May, with a Welcome Reception held aboard the spectacular superyacht venue YOT Club, as delegates enjoy reuniting over a light dinner and cruise on the Broadwater. The ‘book-end event’ will be the Gala Dinner on Tuesday evening, which will be a great celebration

the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) and will be focusing on the benefits of HVO fuels.

The next ‘in-person’ Seawork and Marine Civils event is planned for 21-23 June, 2022.

Marine Civils commercialmarine@ mercatormedia.com www.mcceexpo.com

IBEX Tampa, USA 28-30 September, 2021 www.ibexshow.com

Grand Pavois La Rochelle Port des Minimes, France 28 September-3 October, 2021 www.grand-pavois.com

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of the industry’s achievements and enable delegates to continue networking.

The event generally attracts 300 marina industry professionals, comprising marina owners, operators, suppliers to the industry and representatives from key government agencies.

Suzanne Davies, the MIA’s CEO, commented: “We are expecting this to be our most well-attended Marinas Conference yet as the industry is very keen to meet and get together. The event usually attracts around 50 international delegates and we hope that by May, 2022, our borders will be unrestricted, and we can enjoy the company and perspectives that our international colleagues bring”.

The exhibition is expected to sell out quickly as it was over 70% sold when the 2021 event was postponed at the end of last year.

Marinas22 ceo@marinas22.net.au www.marinas22.com

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Marine Travelift Inc METSTRADE

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Walcon Marine Ltd

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Goyang City, Republic of Korea 1-3 October, 2021 www.koreaboatshow.or.kr

Aukland Boat Show Viaduct Harbour Marina, New Zealand 7-10 October, 2021 www.auckland-boatshow.com

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference Dubai, UAE 12-14 October, 2021 www.worldmarinasconference.com

Salón Náutico Barcelona, Spain 12-17 October, 2021 www.salonnautico.com

Abu Dhabi Int’l Boat Show Abu Dhabi, UAE 13-16 October, 2021 www.adibs.ae

METSTRADE Amsterdam, The Netherlands 16-18 November, 2021 www.metstrade.com

boot Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany 22-30 January, 2022 www.boot.de

Sydney Int’l Boat Show Sydney, Australia 28 July-1 August, 2022 www.sydneyboatshow.com.au MARINA INDUSTRY • AUGUST 2021

30 MARINA YARD PAVILION

FIRST PORT OF CALL FOR MARINA PROFESSIONALS

16 - 17 - 18 NOVEMBER 2021 RAI AMSTERDAM

The Marina & Yard Pavilion is one of the three specialised pavilions at the METSTRADE Show; the world’s largest marine equipment trade show. The pavilion is the first port of call for marina professionals which brings together the world’s largest concentration of exhibitors from the marina & yard industry.

METSTRADE FEATURES MARINA INDUSTRY • AUGUST 2021

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