EQUIPMENT REVIEW

Marker buoy for temporary danger

As the need to improve safety afloat increases, so does the demand for temporary marker buoys. In many cases, these are used to alert sailors to the position of critical or expensive infrastructure or a dangerous obstacle in a navigation channel. Contractors and those responsible for placing these buoys often specify the lowest possible solution based on cost alone, but this can sacrifice performance and reliability as many low-cost solutions do not meet IALA or national authority requirements.

Almarin has now developed a new buoy, the B1250A, which has buoyancy of 700 litres and is the most compact navaid in its Balizamar range. The new model maintains the company’s philosophy of manufacturing a single-piece hull, with a central load-bearing structure in galvanised steel.

For the first time in the Balizamar range, the daymark is also rotomoulded and there are two versions to choose from – conical and cylindrical – eliminating the need for a topmark.

Almarin marta@almarin.es www.almarin.es

Range of on-site storage boxes

A sensible solution for protecting boat spares and marina equipment from theft and damage when stored on site is offered by Marina Planet in the form of robust storage boxes in a range of different sizes and contemporary designs to suit individual needs.

The robust construction protects against casual vandalism and the contemporary design contributes to the appearance of the environment in which they are placed.

Marina Planet’s challenge is to develop ever more innovative storage projects by employing the most updated technologies, with the purpose of improving safety and reliability at marinas.

Marina Planet info@marinaplanet.it www.marinaplanet.it

A patented system called Harbour In developed by Seijsener is a simple concept: When installing services at a marina, all connections are mounted in the deck of a pontoon or jetty instead of on top.

Not only are the sockets for electricity hidden under the decking, but the water tap can also be found close to every berth and even the distribution cabinets for electricity, complete with circuit breakers and kwh meters, are hidden under an easy-

The platforms constructed from Otto floating modules are a costeffective way of creating purposedesigned rafts and piers for carrying out inspection, maintenance and restoration work in marinas and harbours. They have a maximum capacity of 350 kg per sq m and are also useful for creating pontoons and jetties, even if only required on a temporary basis.

Easy to assemble and take apart after finishing the Summer season, they can easily be removed for storage.

Each cube is made totally from to-open hatch. This system achieves the result of high-level facilities within a tidy marina, whose berth-holders will appreciate the extra room gained for going ashore with luggage or transferring equipment and shopping back to their boat. They will only notice the Harbour In system when they need to access the services it conceals.

Seijsener info@seijsener.nl www.seijsener.co

polyethylene (HDPE 56020S) blow-moulded by the injection of Work platforms Concealed access to services compressed air inside the mould to ensure a uniform distribution of the material across its surface to achieve a consistent thickness. Subsequently, the cube is extracted from the mould, and all excess material is removed to ensure a smooth finish. A single unit measures 50 x 50 x 40 cm and weighs 6 Kg

Otto SAS gmiotto@gmiotto.it www.gmiotto.it

Watertight ship-to-shore inlets

Seasoned mariners know that watertight integrity is critical for reliable shore power connections. Stainless steel 30 amp and 50 amp inlets from Hubbell Marine assure dependable performance in a timeless design that now benefits from recent technical updates.

Hubbell 125 volt Twist-Lock shipto-shore inlets now incorporate a self-supporting hinge configuration that holds the cover clear of the cord set when in use. They also feature an upgraded recessed thread design that provides faster connections while ensuring a completely watertight seal.

Durable 316 stainless steel construction delivers a long service life and nickel-plated brass contact blades and a polycarbonate interior provide the two-pole, three-wire inlets with superior heat-resistance. Hubbell’s use of corrosion-resistant materials also helps each device withstand harsh conditions, especially saltwater environments.

Hubbell Twist-Lock inlets are fully compatible with existing Hubbell cord sets. Both UL and cUL listed, they can be used on boats, as well as on shoreline installations at marinas. Utilising a 60.45 mm mounting hole to match existing patterns for an easy retrofit, the new inlets are supplied with mounting screws, a waterproofing gasket and rear enclosure strain relief.

Hubbell Marine custserv@hubbell.com www.hubbell-marine.com

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