INDUSTRY NEWS

Berthing upgrade in Jersey

The second and final stage of the upgrade of the berthing facilities at Ports of Jersey’s Albert Pier in St Helier Harbour has now been completed by Walcon Marine. The aim of this part of the project is to create up to 26 new berths, with 24-hour access for some of Jersey’s larger vessels. This will free up space in other marinas while also benefitting the local maritime community, including marine traders and sea charter operations, as well as boat-owners.

Following the replacement of piers 4 and 5 during 2014/15, Walcon Marine returned in late 2021 to install new piers 1, 2 and 3 at the entrance to the harbour. This involved the installation of a three-metre wide back walkway, constructed using Walcon’s System 21 pontoons and 13 piled fingers. Ten of these, all 25 metres in length, also employ System 21. The remaining three of 28 metres, 25 metres and 12 metres in length, respectively, have been built using Walcon’s all-steel, commercialgrade Docking Solutions product and fitted with grey, GRP mesh, non-slip decking. Finally, a steel bridge gives dedicated access via

Plans for Cannes

A 30-year concession was recently signed between the City of Cannes and Marina du Vieux Port de Cannes SAS, whose shareholders are Island Global Yachting (IGY) and the French construction group Fayat. It is now planned to enhance and rejuvenate this prime destination on the French Riviera, which provides 727 berths, while maintaining the historical integrity of the area.

Tom Mukamal, CEO of IGY, commented: “We are honoured that the City of Cannes has entrusted IGY and Fayat with the management and development of this world-renowned site. Our team looks forward to providing our clients with hospitality solutions for all classes of vessels by bringing IGY’s expertise and professional standards to the French Riviera”.

Modernising this historic port to increase its destination appeal will be carried out with a full understanding of the need to a security gate to this section of Albert Pier’s mooring facilities.

The Albert Pier project is an important investment by Ports of Jersey and is part of its commitment to continue to invest in critical infrastructure. The regeneration of the area will help to ensure that the harbour is able to meet the needs of the island well into the future.

The new pontoons are currently being used as temporary berths during the current refurbishment of the nearby St Helier Marina, which is due to be completed by the end of May this year.

respect the sensibilities of the local community. Enhancements will include berths adapted for people with reduced mobility, the construction of a semi-covered car park with more than 500 spaces (including 35 bus and coach spaces), the extension of the Albert Edouard Pier, the relocation and improvement of the careening area and an upgraded power supply for large boats, as well as a new Harbour Master’s office and service centre.

Swiss CEO for MB92 Group

MB92, the world-leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance group, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Jean-Marc Bolinger, a Swiss national, as CEO.

Pepe García-Aubert, President and CEO of MB92, will continue to play a major role in the company as Chairman of the Board.

Jean-Marc has occupied senior positions within a wide variety of industries ranging from business services, consumer goods, food and beverages to logistics and has led teams of up to 900 employees. During a career spanning 30 years and three continents, he held executive roles at companies such as Danone and the Primo Corporation.

More recently, he has acted as an advisor for private equity funds, a role that led him to first work with MB92 in 2021 where he helped the Group develop synergies between the company’s shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat.

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Yacht stevedore opens in Port Everglades

It has been announced by Peters & May that a new stevedoring company, Yacht Stevedore Solutions (YSS), has been launched in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fully licenced as of 25 January, 2022, YSS provides a unique service as the only company to completely specialise in yacht handling and logistics in Port Everglades.

With its focus trained solely on the loading and unloading of vessels on to and off cargo ships, YSS will be responsible for every aspect of these processes, including receiving, lifting and securing craft of every size.

Matt Penfold, the current Managing Director of Peters & May US, will head up the new company. His accumulated experience will ensure that customers’ yachts are

Another sponsor for the MIA

The Marina Industries

Association (MIA) has announced that, in a demonstration of support to the industry, Sydneybased Copley Marine Consulting Group (CMCG) has invested in sponsorship of the Association.

CMCG is a waterfront development consultancy firm specialising in sailing clubs, commercial marina developments and residential jetties and mooring pens. The company’s experience lies in handling complex planning approvals and liaising with government departments such as Transport for NSW, DPI Fisheries and Crown Lands.

Commenting on Copley Marine’s further commitment, Suzanne Davies, CEO of MIA, said: “Copley Marine Consulting Group has been a member of the MIA for six years and I am very pleased with its decision to provide further commitment and support to the industry. Many MIA members have worked with them over the years and Copley Marine has provided very effective service to them, especially in terms of dealing with regulatory bodies and in planning and preparing for their developments”.

Alister Copley, Managing Director of CMCG, recognises the work the MIA does each day to support the industry, adding: “I am proud to support the MIA by becoming transported in the most timely, efficient and professional manner, with the maximum of expertise and the minimum of fuss.

Introducing the new company, Matt explained, “As Peters & May, we have been shipping motorboats and sailing yachts in and out of Port Everglades for more than 20 years. Given the increased demand for our shipping services, we felt it was also helpful to use our experience and skills to ensure the handling of this unique type of cargo is also in the hands of experts. The idea of YSS was born and we are now very excited to open up this new chapter”.

Using the most robust and rigorously checked cranes, slings, shackles and other cargo-handling equipment available to load and discharge customers’ vessels, YSS can provide bespoke yacht transport solutions for its customers.

Chris Perez, who has been named Operations Director for YSS, added, “Our industry has been so closely enthralled with ‘Stevedoring’ that it was a bit of a surprise no-one has attempted this before. It feels good knowing we are the first of its kind and it is extremely exciting to show what we are capable of as a company”.

Simon Judson, CEO of Peters & May, welcomed the new company saying, “YSS will be a very valuable resource in support of P&M’s operations. Our customers will have the reassurance of knowing that their precious yachts are being looked after by flexible, highlytrained and specialised stevedoring staff”.

a Bronze Sponsor. We know the important contributions the Association makes to the industry. With our focus on assisting marina operators and home-owners to cut through red tape when developing their waterfront infrastructure, we are confident that our partnership with MIA will be mutually beneficial and will positively impact the marine industry. We look forward to a long working relationship”.

Increased capabilities at Ryder’s Cove

The recent delivery of a Marine Travelift M2300H Hydro M_Drive marine forklift, with a capacity of 23,000 lb, to Ryder’s Cove Boat Yard in Chatham, Massachusetts, allows the facility to service and store bigger vessels as its local market mirrors the industry trend of larger, longer and heavier boats.

“Ryder’s Cove Boat Yard is a fullservice marina and boat dealership located right on the elbow of Cape Cod where we provide mooring, slip and rack storage to approximately 200 boats. This small owneroperated boatyard has been under the same ownership for 28 years,” confirmed its President, Alan Cohen.

The new Hydro M_Drive forklift has many custom options to suit the specific needs of Ryder’s Cove, including a 105 inch wheelbase, centre cab with wide view mast, a wireless remote for lift functions and dual-axis joystick controls.

Ryder’s Cove chose the shortest wheelbase available for the M2300H capacity class. This provides the tightest possible turning radius to maximise space and allows the operator to handle longer boats in the current dry stack storage design.

The M2300H delivered to Ryder’s Cove is the operation’s first Marine Travelift machine. On working with the company, Cohen agreed, “They have been very professional and easy to work with,” adding that “The sales process and set-up were smooth”.

He concluded by stating, “We are thrilled with our new machine. We’ve owned other forklifts prior to the Marine Travelift and the M2300 is a well-engineered machine”.

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Continued expansion for Hartford Marina

The Hartford site of Tingdene Marinas Ltd has completed the next stage of its expansion with the installation of the second of three new piers by Walcon Marine. These, together with two back walkways, will form the new berthing facility. When completed, Hartford Marina will be home to 225 motor and narrow boats up to 20 metres in length, giving them access to the River Great Ouse, the waterways of East Anglia and beyond.

The new walkway is 145 metres long and built using Walcon’s System 2000 aluminium- framed pontoons. Finger piers will be delivered as bookings for berths are taken. The piling and installation was undertaken by local firm Irvings Piling.

The marina was acquired by Tingdene in 2016 and Walcon

New appointment at Dura

Simon Price has joined Dura Composites, which designs manufactures and supplies composite flooring products for the marina and leisure industries, as Marine and Leisure Senior Sales Executive. With a healthy pipeline of marina, walkway and access structure projects across the UK, Simon’s appointment will strengthen the company’s highperforming marine team.

Dean Fuller, Marine and Leisure Sales Manager at Dura Composites, commented:

“Having begun his career as a press and mould toolmaker, Simon has 28 years’ sales experience and the perfect practical skill set to help our clients capitalise on the benefits that our advanced composite products (known as the d2 range) can bring to marine projects.

“Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the past two years have seen us make huge strides in testing and innovation and we now have the most comprehensive product portfolio in the industry, allowing our customers to benefit from safer, stronger, faster and proven solutions. We are confident that Simon will excel in his role, supporting our existing customers and our expansion into new markets.” also undertook the initial phase of its regeneration, which saw the first pier go in, together with a back walkway for three of the four piers. In line with the marina operator’s business model, the upgrade will continue with the rolling removal of old pontoons and the installation of new piers in response to demand.

Tingdene specialises in inland marinas and since it was formed in 2004, has acquired ten marinas spread across Central, Eastern and Southern England, investing to bring them up to the highest standards. For a recent acquisition, Broadlands Marina in Suffolk, Walcon supplied a complete package of the pontoons and fittings required to create an 88 metre back walkway and three piers with finger pontoons, capable of providing an additional 54 berths for leisure craft up to 12 metres in length. In recent years, Walcon has also been working with Tingdene on upgrading its Racecourse Marina at Windsor in Berkshire, as well as Pyrford Marina in Surrey.

Steve Arber, Operations Director at Tingdene Marinas, said: “We are very happy to work with Walcon in continuing to develop our marinas, offering top-quality marina infrastructure to match our beautiful locations”.

Walcon Marine’s James Walters added, “It’s a pleasure to continue to work with Tingdene and to contribute to its success in providing quality berthing to the inland waterways community”.