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CONTENTS 

World News 7 

Global Overview 17 

A glance back at industry developments in 2019 

Rolec Services: 30 Years 26 

UK-based Rolec Services is an innovator in 

dockside, EV charging and berth management 

technology. Marina World tracks three decades 

of achievement 

Planning & Design: 

Neuwied Marina 29 

An extensively refurbished marina in Neuwied in 

north western Germany is to form the heart of a 

new waterside quarter 


Navy Pier Marina 31 

Navy Pier Marina in Chicago will offer transient 

moorings and top notch concierge services on 

Lake Michigan 


Marina Coast Homebeach Club 32 

Marina Coast Homebeach in Máncora, Peru is 

to be a high level, well-protected recreational 

boating and waterski facility within a residential 

community 

Yards & Yard Machinery 39 

Products & Services 47 

On the cover: Puerto de 

Málaga will be redeveloped and 

rebranded as the third marina in 

Island Global Yachting’s western 

Mediterranean network. Due 

to its strategic location east of 

Gibraltar, it is ripe for reinvention 

as a superyacht destination. 

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Even the most optimistic among us would be hard pressed to say that 2020 

has got off to a good start. Coronavirus continues to dominate headlines and 

is affecting the health of the world’s population and the global economy, and 

restricting travel and social and business networking opportunities. Several of 

our marine industry events have been cancelled or postponed. 

While symptoms for the majority of those contracting the virus appear to be fairly 

mild, there are challenges to save those more severely affected – poor medical 

infrastructure, too few medical staff and insufficient emergency beds. A study just 

released by The Australian National University estimates that millions will die and 

global GDP will take an AU$2.4 trillion (US$1.6 trillion) hit. 

Why is coronavirus spreading so easily? Flights that speed us swiftly between 

countries? Urbanisation? Poor sanitary conditions and practices? Climate change? 

Maybe. Maybe not. 

Most of us are familiar with ‘modern’ pandemics, such as SARS (2002-03), the 

West Africa Ebola crisis (2014-15), and HIV/AIDS (1981 and ongoing, with 35 million 

deaths so far) but are perhaps less familiar with more distant history. 

Communicable diseases have existed since our days as hunter-gathers and 

the rise in community living, largely due to farming, boosted our risk. The earliest 

recorded pandemic (probably typhoid fever) hit Athens in 430BC wiping out up to two 

thirds of the population. The Plague of Justinian in 541AD (probably bubonic plague) 

killed a quarter of the population of the eastern Mediterranean. The Black Death 

(1347-1351) tore through the whole of Europe killing 75-200 million people. It took 

200 years for the population to return to pre-1347 levels. 

Loss of life is always the most significant casualty but pandemics disrupt 

economies, threaten security and affect trade. They also change lifestyle and 

livelihood; not necessarily to the detriment of the survivors. The Justinian Plague, 

which cost the world half of its population, ruptured the Roman Empire irrevocably. 

The Black Death led to the decline in serfdom, better standards of living, more social 

mobility and less risk of war. The Spanish Flu (1918/19), which killed up to 50 million 

on a global scale, led to huge improvements in public health; and H3N2 (1968) 

helped us understand the vital role of vaccinations. 

History teaches us much, but how much do we learn? Despite warnings issued by 

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board following the Ebola crisis, it claims the 

world has still remained unprepared for global epidemics. Let’s hope we take better 

heed when coronavirus is behind us; and let us hope fewer lives will be lost while this 

virus rages than medical experts fear. 

Carol Fulford 

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Packed house at IMBC 2020 

USA: IMBC 2020, organised by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) in 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida in January, attracted over 500 delegates and offered 

158 booths in a sold-out exhibit hall. 

Keynote presenters Manley Feinberg 

and Dennis Snow delivered valuable 

advice on business leadership and 

customer service, and break-out 

sessions delivered targeted tips and 

information in five tracks: Marina 

Design and Engineering; Operations; 

One name and one logo 

AMI has announced a new branding strategy that consolidates the 

International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) and the International 

Marina Institute (IMI) under one master brand. 

Effective from late January, IMBC 

is now known as the AMI Conference 

& Expo and IMI is referred to as AMI 

Training Institute. They share a unified 

logo and tagline. 

AMI was formed in 2005 when 

the Marina Operators Association of 

America (MOAA) merged with the 

International Marina Institute (IMI). As 

part of the merger, the two organisations 

combined brands, leaving the newly 

formed AMI with multiple divisions. “The 

unintended result was an alphabet soup 

of sub-brands, leading to brand dilution 

and industry confusion,” says AMI 

chairman Chris Petty. “IMI and IMBC 

under one umbrella brand simplifies our 

marketing and our messaging.” 

The tagline for AMI has been 

changed from ‘The Voice of the 

Marina Industries’ to ‘Educating and 

Three year move for AMI Expo 

As attendees at the last – and highly successful – IMBC event in January at 

Broward County Convention Center (BCCC) in Fort Lauderdale learned that the 

2021 event will be renamed, they also learned of a new temporary location for 

coming years. 

Due to closure of the BCCC for a 

three-year expansion, AMI Conference 

Leading Your Team to Excellence; 

Building Your Best Boating Community; 

and Step Up and Stand Out. 

The eighteenth event in the annual 

series to date also became the launch 

pad for major change at the AMI – and 

a new vision for IMBC. 

Changes at the helm 

AMI took the opportunity to announce its newly elected officers and directors 

at IMBC 2020: Chris Petty, Suntex Waterfront Management (chair); John Swick 

CMM, Safe Harbor Marinas (vice chair); Rick Chapman CMM, Port of Sunnyside 

Club, Inc (treasurer); and Kevin Thompson, Bellingham Marine (secretary). 

Three new members joined the 2020 

board of directors for a three-year term: 

Kathy Haley CMM, Miami Dade Parks 

and Recreation; Ted Schiafone CMM, City 

Connecting Marina Professionals’. 

AMI’s advocacy effort for its 1,000+ 

membership will, however, remain 

strong. This includes vocal support of 

the Modern Fish Act and US Coast 

Guard Authorization Bill, maintaining 

a voice and watchful eye on the new 

National Electric Code Standards, 

active participation to re-authorise the 

Sportfish Restoration and Boating Trust 

Fund, and active membership of Our 

Recreation Roundtable. 

“A new tagline further reflects the 

evolution of AMI as more than simply 

an advocacy group,” Petty clarifies. “We 

are drawing focus to the networking and 

training provided by AMI to its members 

and overall marina industry through 

its Certified Marina Management 

programme, satellite courses and its 

annual conference.” 

& Expo will move to the Daytona Beach 

Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. 

of Oceanside; and Odai Sirri, Waterfront 

Suites and Marina. The AMI said farewell 

to Brad Gross CMM, Ronaldo Souza 

CMM and Michael Short CMM. 

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CYPRUS: A contract is due to be signed early this month (March) between 

the Government of Cyprus and the Cyprus-Israeli consortium Kition Ocean 

Holding for the long-awaited redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina. The 

investment is likely to be in the region of €1 billion for a project that could take 

ten to 15 years. 

In addition to covering port 

infrastructure, road networks, 

green spaces, housing and leisure 

fo)rmalities, the focus will be on 

Kaikoura secures 

development funds 

NEW ZEALAND: The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has awarded nearly 

$11 million to Kaikoura District Council to help fund the Kaikoura Marina 

Development Programme. Kaikoura, a town on the east coast of the South 

Island 1,180km (733mi) north of Christchurch, was devastated by an 

earthquake in 2016. 

The funding is for two projects, 

with the bulk of the money going to 

redevelop Wakatu Quay into a mixed 

use commercial, retail and hospitality 

area and the remainder financing a 

business study into developing the 

harbour at South Bay. 

Kaikoura mayor, Craig Mackle, 

described the award as “an exciting and 

significant endorsement of Kaikoura’s 

recovery and its bright future.” 

“Over my lifetime, South Bay Harbour 

has grown from something of a local 

playground where you knew to stay 

out of the fisherman’s way, to a busy 

gateway to our marine world. The 

business case will help it grow still 

further and make sure that gateway can 

serve our District and our visitors for 

generations to come,” he said. 

Ministry invests in 

tourist port potential 

SRI LANKA: State Minister of Ports Development, Kanaka Herath, has 

confirmed that a new Yacht Marina Zone is soon to be established in the port 

of Galle on the southwest coast. 

Yacht facilities at Galle, whose old 

town and fortifications are a UNESCO 

World Heritage site, were badly 

damaged by a tsunami and restored in 

part in 2015. 

The decision to further improve 

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restructuring the marina for between 

600 and 650 boats and incorporating 

the latest harbour facilities and 

technology. 

Mackle also has high hopes for 

Wakatu Quay. “I have no doubt that 

with nearly $10 million we’ll be able to 

give the Quay a new lease of life and 

turn it back into a place that provides 

employment, pride and connection 

between locals and visitors, our culture 

and our environment,” he noted. 

Parliamentary Undersecretary for 

Regional Economic Development, 

Fletcher Tabuteau, who announced the 

award, commented: “Tourism is one 

of Kaikoura’s largest employers and 

main industries. The Kaikoura Marina 

Development Programme begins the 

process of increasing the tourism 

destinations available in Kaikoura. [It] is 

projected to create up to 50 new jobs 

and up to 100 indirect new jobs in the 

wider Kaikoura region.” 

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CVC invests in 

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MED & MIDDLE EAST: CVC Capital Partners, a Luxemburg-based private equity 

firm, has agreed to buy D-Marin’s Greek, Croatian and UAE businesses from the 

Turkish Dogus Group. The purchase will be made via CVC Fund VII. D-Marin’s 

share in Flisvos Marina (Greece) is excluded from the deal as co-owner Lamda 

Development recently bought out D-Marin’s share and is now sole owner. 

Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, 

D-Marin, under concessions or 

management agreements, is an 

international operator of premium 

yacht marinas in Croatia, Greece, 

Montenegro, Turkey and the UAE. All 

marinas in Turkey (Turgutreis, Didim 

and Göcek) will remain under the 

ownership of Dogus Group and will 

continue to be managed by D-Marin. 

Istvan Szöke, managing partner at 

CVC Capital partners, said: “As our 

first investment in the sector, we have 

been attracted to D-Marin given it is a 

geographically diversified operator of 

well-invested premium marinas in the 

Mediterranean and the UAE. Using 

CVC’s global network and experience 

in growing companies internationally, 

we intend to create the leading global 

premium marina operating company 

through both organic growth and 

acquisitions.” 

D-Marin CEO, Burak Baykan, 

commented: “I am proud of the success 

achieved by D-Marin to date. Working 

with Dogus Group, we have put in place 

a solid foundation, on which we will now 

plan to build a global group. We are 

delighted to have secured the support 

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operations, from hardware for the docks 

to software for managing operations at 

peak efficiency. The event is aimed at 

an audience beyond California, to the 

entire western states, Canada and the 

Pacific. 

Registration is now open at www. 

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of CVC, a leading global investor, to 

expand D-Marin internationally and 

take the company to the next level.” 

UK-based Marina Solutions 

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consultants for CVC. MSI’s scope 

of works included undertaking site 

condition assessment audits of all ten 

D-Marin marina operations across 

Croatia, Greece and Turkey. In addition, 

the company assisted in identifying 

potential new marina sites over a period 

of nine months. 

MSI director, James Beaver, said the 

consultancy was delighted to have been 

appointed to represent CVC interests. 

“Marina ownership and operations is a 

specialist business, and MSI was wellplaced 

to offer its extensive industry 

knowledge and experience and assist 

the CVC team in understanding the 

intricacies of marina acquisition and 

ownership,” he explained. 

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2003 but only recently diversified 

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SPAIN: Island Global Yachting (IGY) is to expand 

further into the Mediterranean by introducing a new 

superyacht marina in Puerto de Málaga (right). 

In partnership with Ocean Capital 

Partners, IGY is redeveloping the 

existing marina and infrastructure to 

serve the world’s largest superyachts, 

as well as other vessels seeking to 

enjoy the town’s convenient and vibrant 

location. IGY will be both an equity 

holder and the management and brand 

partner to the marina, and expects to 

start operation in spring this year. The 

marina will be known as IGY Málaga 

Marina. 

Málaga’s strategic location east of 

Gibraltar offers the global superyacht 

fleet the perfect destination for private 

use or charter vessels. Well located 

to support vessels in the western 

Mediterranean, and an ideal winter 

haven with year-round berthing, it is 

also a convenient destination for vessels 

to prepare for trans-Atlantic crossings. 

Málaga Airport offers international flights 

and is just 20 minutes away. 

The Málaga marina is the third in 

IGY’s western Mediterranean network, 

joining IGY’s purpose-built marina 

in Sète, south of France, and Porto 

Cervo Marina in Sardinia. IGY’s EVP 

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UAE: The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) 2020 will be held 13 th -15 th October in Mina Rashid, Dubai. 

The event will adopt the principal 

theme of ‘marinas empowering 

tourism and economies’ and will 

focus on regulatory frameworks and 

barriers, best investment practices, 

changing the public perception 

of a marina, new technologies, 

climate change and environmental 

sustainability. 

ICOMIA secretary general, Udo 

Kleinitz, comments: “The venue 

selection…sends a powerful message 

towards the use of existing resources. 

Located in a basin formerly used in 

Dubai’s commercial port, Mina Rashid 

of corporate 

development, 

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sees huge 

benefits in the 

new addition. 

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clients cruised 

near Málaga 

last year,” he 

says. “It is a 

tremendous 

destination 

that we are thrilled to welcome into 

IGY’s network.” 

Managing partner of Ocean Capital 

Partners, José Luis Almazán added: 

“Málaga, with this new marina, will 

become a premium point of reference 

in the Mediterranean, at the same level 

of marinas located in New York, Miami 

and the Caribbean.” 

Puerto de Málaga accommodates 

a range of vessels and is just steps 

to the heart of the city and its many 

attractions. Upon completion, it will 

accommodate vessels up to 100m 

(328ft), offering services and crew 

Marina has been re-purposed to 

offer moorings and open access to 

recreational facilities and restaurants, 

thus addressing relevant aspects in 

public acceptance of boating and 

sustainability. I am very positive about 

the conference being held in a marina 

itself. Some events will make use of 

the marina infrastructure including 

functions taking place on a former 

passenger liner, converted into a hotel 

and venue.” 

Mohammed Al Mannaei, CEO 

of P&O Marinas and chairman 

of Raseina, Dubai Maritime 

amenities that include 24-hour security 

at ISPS standards, fuelling, grey and 

black water pump-out, full vessel 

concierge, recycling, hazardous waste 

disposal and wireless internet. Guests 

can also expect to have access to 

dockside parking, as well as additional 

security measures such as upgraded 

lighting and CCTV. Captain and crew 

facilities will include a fitness centre, 

showers and changing facilities, and 

Wi-Fi equipped business centre. 

The adjacent beach offers a host 

of recreational opportunities within 

walking distance of the marina. 

City Authority’s platform linking 

Dubai’s marinas, says: “With this 

announcement of the date and 

venue for the event, our countdown 

begins towards making ICOMIA 

World Marinas Conference 2020 

an unforgettable event for marina 

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UAE’s marina community. At P&O 

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Rebuild completes in Fanateer 

SAUDI ARABIA: A dilapidated 

marina in Fanateer in the industrial 

city of Jubail on the Persian Gulf 

has been rebuilt by Chinese 

company Livart Marine. 

The project, which was completed 

in the final quarter of 2019, called for 

Livart to replace the old pier with a 

floating pontoon system offering 100 

berths for a range of vessels including 

superyachts. Pontoons, which meet 

Australian Standard AS 3962-2001, 

with WPC decking were installed 

in five gangways with 46 finger 

pontoons. A fuel dock was also built. 

A broad range of accessories, 

including mooring cleats, pile guides, 

safety ladders and rubber fenders was 

also supplied. 

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marina 

undergoes 

expansion 

UK: Dean & Reddyhoff has 

contracted Walcon Marine to extend 

Portland Marina on the south coast 

of England. The marina was built to 

very high specification by Walcon 

in 2009 and was used as the main 

berthing facility for the sailing 

events in the 2012 London Olympics. 

Located behind its own breakwater, 

the marina has always had plenty 

of space for expansion. The current 

project will ultimately be a five-pier 

extension adding nearly 300 berths to 

the 250 already in place. The work will 

be completed in phases. 

At the start of 2020 Walcon extended 

pier A of the central walkway out to 

the breakwater, added the first section 

of new back walkway that will run 

alongside the breakwater and added a 

completely new pier B. Thirteen finger 

pontoons for boats up to 8m (26ft) have 

been fitted to pier B so far and further 

The marina has already become 

popular with locals and visitors, and has 

pontoons will be added subject to 

demand. The remaining three piers and 

their finger pontoons will be installed on 

the same basis. 

As per the original marina, Walcon 

is using its System 21 pontoons with 

sustainable timber decking and is 

installing an innovative bridge to link 

the marina to the shore. The design 

effectively fixes it at each end to a 

section of decking that moves as a 

single piece as the walkway rises 

and falls in response to the tides. The 

decking sections attached to the head 

and foot of the bridge move freely 

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helped to promote the development of 

nautical tourism in the area. 

on hidden runners giving a smooth 

transition from shore to marina, free of 

obstacles, steps or other hazards. 

“Walcon have, as always, been 

reliable and professional partners,” 

said Lucas Shotts, director at Dean & 

Reddyhoff. “They delivered the project 

on time and on budget and we look 

forward to continuing working with them 

now and in the future.” 

“We are very pleased to see this 

superb marina embarking on a new 

phase of growth seven years after we 

first installed it,” added Walcon’s James 

Walters. 


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Highlights and 

developments around 

the world in 2019 

Europe & Russia 

• France: Island Global Yachting (IGY) 

welcomed the first vessel to its new 

yachting destination in Sète, the south 

of France. A port of entry, the marina’s 

new infrastructure offers 582m 

(1,908ft) of alongside superyacht 

berthing in a deep protected basin 

and can accommodate vessels up 

to 180m (590ft). The marina has 

berthside parking, fuel at berth, 

container storage alongside each 

vessel, 125/250 amp power pedestals 

and up to 2,000 amp hard-wired 

shore power supply in two separate 

locations. 

• Greece: the Municipality of Pilea- 

Hortiatis initiated a significant €45 

million development project in 

announcing plans for Pilea Marina. 

The design includes berthing facilities 

for nine boat categories, ranging 

from small vessels of 8m (26ft) to 

megayachts up to 75m (246ft). A total 

of 440 berths will make it one of the 

largest marinas in southeast Europe. 

Set within a project area of 39 acres 

(16 ha), it will boast boat repair and 

maintenance centres, a yacht club 

with terrace, parking for 270 vehicles, 

sports facilities, green spaces, and 

walking and cycling routes. 

• Russia: a controversial new stateof-the-art 

marina earmarked for 

construction in Balaklava Bay in 

Sevastopol could be the biggest and 

most expensive in the country built to 

date. With an estimated investment 

of Rub7.2 billion (US$110 million), 

the new marina will cover 13,270m² 

(43,537ft²) and have 600 berths for 

yachts up to 75m (246ft). Currently, 

there are very few marinas able 

to accept yachts of this size in the 

country. 

• UK: Edinburgh Marina Holdings 

appointed McLaughlin & Harvey as 

the main contractor responsible for 

constructing the first phase of the 

planned £175 million, 373-berth 

Edinburgh Marina. 

• Spain: Tenders were invited for the 

renovation of the port of Carboneras 

in Almeriá. The project, for a 260-berth 

marina and associated infrastructure, 

is subject to a 40 year lease. 

• UK: Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour on 

the south coast of England secured 

a £400,000 investment for a major 

overhaul of its pontoon system. 

Walcon Marine was contracted to 

add an extra 60 berths as part of a 

planning and design concept devised 

by Marina Projects. 

• Croatia: Marina Rovinj was completely 

refurbished to offer 196 berths for 

vessels of an average length of 

17m (56ft). Berthing for yachts up 

to 35m (115ft) is also available and 

even larger visiting vessels can be 

accommodated. Marinetek completed 

the pontoon infrastructure. 

• France: The private French marina 

network Port Adhoc Group secured 

€22 million in funding to purchase 

three Dutch marinas near Amsterdam 

and Rotterdam from the Den 

Daas Group. Marina Muiderzand, 

Jachthaven Naarden and Jachthaven 

Bruinisse together have a total of 

nearly 3,000 berths and increased 

the group’s overall holding to 8,600 

berths. 

• Cyprus: Kition Ocean Holdings 

submitted a proposal to develop 

Cyprus’s Larnaca port and marina. 

The proposal includes extending the 

existing marina to accommodate 

boats up to 150m (492ft) in length. 

The project, with its ambitious portrelated 

upgrades, could prove to be 

the biggest single investment made 

to date in the country and was the 

latest proposal in a line of stalled 

privatisation plans. See update in 

World News. 

• Greece: Aktor Concessions SA 

was set to invest €57.5 million in 

modernising the 1,000 berth Alimos 

Marina in Greece, upgrading all 

marina infrastructure with a view to 

making it a top tourist port destination. 

Another concession was granted to 

build a 73-berth marina in Ormos 

Alindon on the East Aegean island of 

Leros. 

• Gibraltar: Marinetek Finland 

announced plans to rebuild Marina 

Bay in Ocean Village, Gibraltar. 

Formerly a separate 252-berth 

Marina Rovinj was completely refurbished 

to become a new flagship facility for the 

ACI Marinas network in Croatia. 


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marina, Marinetek will replace the 

marina’s existing Mediterranean 

mooring system, installed in the 

late 1980s, with a complete floating 

pontoon arrangement that will 

accommodate 270 vessels and boats 

up to 18m (59ft) – with 12 superyacht 

berths. 

• Sweden: Plans progressed to 

transform the picturesque wharf area 

of Malagakajen into a high-quality, 

mixed use marina. The pontoons will 

be twice as wide as usual at 4m (13ft) 

to provide ample space for equipment, 

boat owners and visitors. The 10m 

(33ft) wide floating breakwater is 

expected to be built in March 2020 

and the entire marina, offering 160 

berths, will be completed in time for 

this year’s sailing season. 

• Malta: Details were released on 

redevelopment plans for Manoel 

Island Marina, destined to be one of 

the largest mixed-use developments 

in the Mediterranean. Marina Projects 

worked with the masterplan in 

association with Foster & Partners 

and Midi plc. 

• Azores: The Municipal Authority 

of Povoaçao opened a new boat 

harbour on the south eastern side of 

São Miguel, the biggest island in the 

Azores archipelago. 

The Americas 

• Florida, USA: Port 32 opened as 

a service destination with in-water 

service berths for yachts up to 46m 

(150ft). The facility is part of a multiphase 

development project that will 

offer wide-ranging facilities and the 

largest drystack in Broward County. 

The marina offers a self-service 

boatyard with a 150-ton Marine 

Travelift able to handle vessels up 

to 37m (120ft) in length. Drystack 

storage will accommodate vessels of 

8-17m (25-55ft). 

• California, USA: After years of stalled 

plans, planning and design finally 

progressed for the five-year phased 

rebuild of The Marina at Dana Point 

in southern California which, at over 

The old industrial harbour area of 

Malagakajen in Skärhamn on the west 

coast of Sweden is to be developed into a 

mixed-use marina. 

2,400 berths, is the largest on the US 

west coast. Bellingham Marine will 

install the floating infrastructure for the 

$330 million project. 

• Florida, USA: F3 Marina bought 

SunDance Marine in Fort Lauderdale 

and began the process of 

transforming it into F3 Marina Fort 

Lauderdale using its “next level” F3 

Drystack technology. It is scheduled to 

complete this year. 

• Florida, USA: Florida’s City 

Commission approved plans to 

renovate Las Olas Marina. The 

multi-million-dollar project, which 

complements plans to enhance the 

waterfront, includes 68 berths for 

vessels up to 76m (250ft). 

• Canada: Poralu Marine commenced 

phase two of a 1,000 slip marina 

project on Lake Simcoe in Ontario. 

Friday Harbour Resort is destined 

to become a new all-year-round 

upmarket residential and visitor 

destination. 

• Florida, USA: Suntex Marina Investors 

purchased the Bahia Mar Yachting 

Center (BMYC) in Fort Lauderdale. 

The marina offers 250 berths capable 

of mooring vessels up to 91m (300ft) 

along its 914m (3,000ft) parallel dock 

and more than 1,524m (5,000ft) of 

floating docks. The investment in 

BMYC coincided with Suntex’s sale of 

The Marina at Dana Point in southern 

California – the largest on the US west 

coast – will be rebuilt in phases. 


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its majority stake in the Loggerhead 

Marina portfolio to its joint venture 

partner Equity Lifestyle Properites. 

• Florida, USA: In its first acquisition 

in Florida, Texas-based VIP Marinas 

purchased Anclote Village Marina in 

the Tampa Bay area city of Holiday. 

The marina features 25 wet slips, 

drystack for 195 vessels and a fuel 

dock. 

• Maryland, USA: Safe Harbor Marinas 

purchased Chesapeake Yachting 

Center (CYC) in Baltimore – a 1,000 

acre (405 ha) mixed-use property 

venture under construction. It sits 

on 12.8 acres (5.1 ha) and has 184 

wet slips, a drystack for 186 boats, 

90 sailboat cradles and a mix of 

amenities. 

• Panama: The new marina project of 

Buenaventura, 50 miles outside of 

Panama City on the Pacific Coast, 

was set to open in November. Part 

of a major upmarket residential 

development, the marina has 60 wet 

slips, drystack for 100 boats, a fuel 

dock, boat club, repair services and 

charter services. 

• Uruguay: An investment of US$17 

million was announced to regenerate 

the disused tourist port facilities 

of Punta Carretas in Montevideo. 

Tenders were launched for the 

construction of the marina, which 

could have capacity for 35 to 60 boats. 

It is anticipated that work will finish in 

2022. 

• Grenada: Port Louis Marina expanded 

from 160 to 250 berths. The marina 

is a key superyacht and cruising hub 

in the southern Caribbean, set in a 

natural lagoon on the leeward side of 

Grenada below the hurricane belt. 

• BVI: Phase one of the inner marina 

was completed at Nanny Cay, Tortola 

in February 2019 and work on an 

additional four docks continued 

throughout the year. The new outer 

marina was completed with 100 

berths ahead of the Spring Regatta. 

Walcon Marine undertook all dock 

replacement work, essential due 

to extensive damage caused by 

Hurricane Irma. 

Asia 

• Hong Kong: Discovery Bay Marina 

Club is to be completely redeveloped 

and rebranded as Lantau Yacht Club 

(LYC). The marina is designed to meet 

the needs of the growing yachting 

F3 Marina Fort Lauderdale, being built on 

the SunDance Marine site, will introduce 

a new level of drystack technology and 

hospitality. 

community and the increasing number 

of superyachts. The marina closed in 

early 2019 for a major renovation and 

is scheduled to reopen in the second 

half of 2020. LYC marina will boast 

berths up to 100m (328ft), which is 

unprecedented in Hong Kong. 

• Indonesia: A $1 billion waterfront 

resort is planned for Ancol in north 

Jakarta. The project will comprise 

architect-designed vertical mixeduse 

residences inspired by natural 

elements, a marina, beach club and 

restaurant precinct. 

• Vietnam: Ana Marina in Nha Trang 

is scheduled to open in the first 

quarter this year as the country’s first 

full service marina and yacht club. 

Ultimately planned to offer sheltered 

berthing for up to 220 vessels, it will 

be able to accommodate vessels up 

to 40m (131ft) in length. Some extra 

wide berths for catamarans are in 

the mix. Future phases will include 

a superyacht dock for six yachts up 

to 70m (131ft) in length and also 

includes a potential 100m (328ft) 

berth in addition to a mix of berths for 

boats of 10-20m (33-66ft). 

• Taiwan: Argo Yacht Club in Tainan 

began developing a new marina as 

the centre piece of a comprehensive 

development project. The first 

stage of the 200-berth facility will 

Due to reopen later this year, Lantau 

Yacht Club – the renamed and rebranded 

Discovery Bay Marina Club – will offer the 

largest berths in Hong Kong. 


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Ana Marina in Nha Trang, Vietnam, will be 

the country’s first full service 

marina and yacht club. 

accommodate 60 boats of 12-50m 

(39-164ft). 

• Fiji: Gulf Marina Management 

(GMM) won a contract to run 

the new Nawi Island Marina and 

Shipyard in Savusavu. The marina 

will accommodate 130 vessels, with 

19 berths for superyachts up to 85m 

(279ft) in length. A shipyard will have 

a wide body 75-ton Marine Travelift 

suitable for handling catamarans. 

Australasia 

• Australia: Burnett Heads Boat Harbour 

in Bundaberg, Queensland, received 

approval to begin construction of 273 

berths of an ultimate 318-berth stateof-the-art 

marina to accommodate 

vessels ranging from 10-32m (33- 

105ft). The marina will offer pump-out 

services and tight security, including 

24-hour CCTV, gated berthing areas 

and routine security patrols. 

• Australia: Stage one of The Boat 

Works’ North Precinct in Queensland 

– the largest superyacht marina and 

shipyard in the southern hemisphere 

– was unveiled last May (see Yards & 

Yard Machinery). The project, which 

represents AU$100 million in private 

investment, will effectively double 

the total facility to 52 acres (21 ha). 

‘Dry Marina’ storage for vessels from 

8-20m (26-66ft) is close to capacity, 

with 80 boats of all types and sizes. 

The new marina offers 77 berths, 

while a 35m (115ft) side shoot 

accommodates superyachts up to 

45m (148ft) and an additional 20 

berths serve superyachts up to 35m 

(115ft). 

• Australia: Marina owner and operator 

Mulpha is to spend over A$8.3 million 

on a 66-berth expansion at Sanctuary 

Cove Marina in Queensland, boosting 

its capacity to host large vessels 

up to 55m (180ft). It aims to offer a 

“six-star” level of service and facilities, 

including some covered berths – a 

first in the Australian marina industry. 

The expansion is due for completion 

in May. 

• Australia: Johnson Property Group 

opened the first phase of Trinity Point 

Marina on Lake Macquarie, north 

of Sydney, New South Wales. The 

marina is part of a AU$388 million 

master-planned community. The 

first stage, comprising 88 berths 

and associated infrastructure, will 

form part of a five-pier facility for 

boats up to 20m (66ft) in length. Two 

vessels of 30m (98ft) could also be 

accommodated as an option. 

• Australia: Environmental approval was 

granted for the marine portion of the 

new world-class Ocean Reef Marina 

project in Joondalup, Perth, Western 

Australia. Ocean Reef Marina will 

have 565 wet berths and a 200-boat 

drystack. 

• Australia: Parliament passed 

legislation enabling foreign 

superyachts to charter in its waters for 

the first time. 

• Australia: Abell Point Marina in Airlie 

Beach, Queensland, was further 

developed as a leading international 

marina when owner Paul Darrouzet 

purchased the adjacent Coral Sea 

Resort. The newly upgraded 520- 

berth marina now has outstanding 

destination appeal in the popular 

Whitsundays. 

• New Zealand: Consent was 

granted for the extension to Port 

Marlborough’s Waikawa Marina. The 

NZ$20 million project will add 252 

berths of 10 to 25m (33 to 82ft) to 

bring the total number to nearly 870. 

Middle East & 

Africa 

• Africa: In a rare project for Namibia, 

the port authority is developing a 

marina and waterfront destination 

alongside its new container terminal 

in the port of Walvis Bay. The project 

is earmarked as a major attraction 

for locals and visitors. Plans include 

hotels, spa, gym, conference centre, 

public amphitheatre, maritime 

museum, restaurants, public park and 

beach, luxury residential blocks and 

outdoor market space. The project will 

be developed in phases. 

• UAE: D-Marin Dubai LLC signed 

a management and operation 

agreement with Port de la Mer, Dubai 

Harbour and Jumeirah Beach Hotel 

early in 2019 and supplemented 

this with further agreements with Al 

Seef, Marasi and Jaddaf Waterfront 

marinas several months later. Already 

one of the biggest chains in the 

eastern Mediterranean, this move 

enabled D-Marin to expand its marina 

operations network to cover 14 

marinas in five countries. 

• UAE: The first phase of the AE$65 

million Al Maidan Marina expansion 

project in the emirate of Umm 

Al Qaiwain was completed. The 

breakwater, along with 130 berths of 

various sizes up to 14m (45ft), is now 

in place. 


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2019 – 

The Year of 

the Environment 

The year 2019 was undeniably a year that saw increasing 

public focus on the environment – a trend that is certain 

to continue and further gather pace. With extra scrutiny 

on plastic waste in the oceans and more solidly built 

installations to withstand hurricane-force winds, the 

marina industry has responded accordingly. Here are 

Marina World’s top picks for environmental innovations in 

2019: 

• French companies 

Recyclamer and IADYS 

launched innovative solar 

powered floating devices 

that collect solid and liquid 

waste on the water. 

• Dutch company RanMarine 

Technology put a new 

clean-up robot called 

WasteShark into service. 

The nifty remote-controlled 

‘predator’ eats plastics, 

microplastics, litter and 

algae, consuming 500kg of 

floating debris in a regular 

working day. 

• Cesme Marina in Turkey 

introduced 1.5 million squid 

in and around Izmir and 

Cesme as a response to the 

threat to the species posed 

by pollution and irregular 

hunting methods. 

• Rolec Services launched 

WallPod EV SolarCharge; a 

new solar powered electric 

vehicle charging unit. 

• ThruFlow went into full 

production with its Sol 

decking panel – a solar 

panel integrated into its 

composite decking. With 

12 volts, two amps and 24 

Watts, one panel can power 

a small boatlift. The concept 

introduces solar modules, 

energy storage and power 

distribution into a floating 

dock that can be walked 

upon like any other. 

• Seijsener worked with a 

Dutch marina operator to 

develop a plant cart made 

from ... plants. 

• Poralu completed the first 

large high altitude floating 

Jellyfishbot, the innovative robotic clean-up solution from French 

company IADYS (above) and WallPod EV SolarCharge introduced by 

Rolec EV (below). 

solar park in the Alps, which 

is expected to generate over 

800,000 kWh of electricity 

each year; the annual 

consumption of around 220 

households. 

• VVW Nieuwpoort in Belgium 

revealed results of its boat 

recycling initiative, which 

aims to promote the circular 

economy by using shredded 

polyester from boats to 

make construction materials. 

Cleaning up with Recyclamer 

(left) and capturing solar power 

on the docks with a ThruFlow 

Sol panel (below). 

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MARINA RESORT 

DEVELOPMENT 

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INDONESIA 

SPECIFICATIONS 

> Freehold Beach Front Land = 154,979m2 

> Seabed License = 460,000m2 

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DEVELOPMENT 

81 Villa Resort & 285 Berth Marina 

UNIQUE FEATURES 

One of approximately 10 Marina Licenses issued 

by Indonesian Government 

Does not require fixed breakwaters or dredging which 

will offer substantial savings in infrastructure costs. Only 

about 5% of the world’s marinas match this description 

Unique land holding with 1km beach front 

Seeking investors who would be interested in investing 

into a new marina resort project in Gili Gede, Indonesia. 

The seabed license is 460,000m2 and the freehold 

beach front land is 154,979m2 (1km beach front). This is 

only one of ten marina licenses issued by the Indonesian 

Government. The site is naturally sheltered and 

therefore does not require a fixed breakwater or 

dredging. 

The proposed resort includes a dockyard site and 

resort consisting of 81 villas, beach club, yacht club, 

shops, restaurants, wellness centre, farm and sailing 

school. The marina specifications are based on 285 

berths, with 12 berths reserved for boats above 30m. A 

feasibility study, appraisal, concept designs and financial 

prognosis have all been conducted by UK specialists, 

Marina Solutions International Ltd, along with 

surveys on topography, bathymetry, oceanography 

and a full environmental report. 

The Indonesian waters offer year-round sailing opportunities, 

but so far, the Indonesian Government have 

been slow in opening their borders to private yachts 

and commercial vessels. 

The island of Gili Gede lies strategically half-way 

between Singapore and Darwin. Gili Gede is uniquely 

situated within the “golden triangle” of waterways 

between Bali and Lombok. Several thousand tourists 

travel between this route daily. Lombok is just 25 

minutes away from Bali by plane, with direct flights to 

Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries. With 

new highways now complete, it is also only 1 hour 

away by car from Lombok International Airport. 

With amazing white sand beaches, turquoise waters 

and gentle hills, this region, which comprises of 12 

islands, is regarded by many as the future “French 

Riviera” of Asia. The area around Gili Gede offers one 

of the top surf breaks in the world, along with superb 

fishing and diving opportunities. 

For further details, contact: 

Mr. Berwin Tanco 

berwin.tanco@equilibriahotels.com 

+62.813.3871.4068 

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SINGAPORE 

INDONESIA 

BALI 

1.5 HRS GILI GEDE 

LOMBOK 

GILI GEDE 

DARWIN 

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ROLEC SERVICES: 30 YEARS 

Quantum service pedestals installed at 

the prestigious Bvlgari resort in Dubai. 

Three decades 

of innovation 

In three decades, UK-based Rolec Services has reached monumental 

milestones. The company’s prolific projects are a testament to the worldleading 

position it enjoys, and have motivated the Rolec team to constantly 

hone its expertise in the marina sector. 

Since 1990, Rolec Services has 

positioned itself as an innovator of 

exemplary products for both marina 

operators and marina users. Starting 

out with just the Classic marina 

pedestal, Rolec has continued to 

expand and improve its offering to 

the marina industry and now has 

various popular pedestals and berth 

management systems on the market. 

Classic beginnings 

The Classic, with its simplistic and 

long-lasting design, has never fallen out 

of favour. It can be seen in hundreds 

of marinas around the world and 

withstands the test of time, with the bulk 

of original installations still reliable, and 

still in place. 

Launching the Classic pedestal 

gave Rolec access to multiple marina 

destinations and four years after its 

launch, it won the company its first £1 

million marina project – for Elizabeth 

Harbour on the island of Jersey. 

Securing this 1994 project was a huge 

determining factor for Rolec as the 

directors could see vast potential in 

offering the industry a greater choice 

of products and services, and a future 

prospect as a world leader in the 

industry. 

With innovation at the core of its 

business philosophy and the new 

opportunities afforded by the internet, 

Rolec introduced a world first electricity/ 

water computer controlled management 

system called BerthMaster. 

BerthMaster was designed to provide 

marina operators with a simple and 

straightforward marina management 

system, enabling them to easily and 

cost-effectively manage the control 

and billing of marina electrical and 

water services. Its introduction was 

a revolutionary move for Rolec. The 

ability of the software to allow the 

marina office to remotely control 

and monitor every individual electric 

socket and water tap on the marina 

enabled marina operators to save 

time and labour. 

Rolec has always believed in 

providing solutions for its customers 

that make their day-to-day lives 

simpler, and BerthMaster achieves 

exactly that. Developing the 

new system facilitated greater 

opportunities for Rolec’s marina team, 

positioning them at the forefront of 

pioneering work. 

A decade passes 

Following ten years of great success, in 

2000 Rolec added to its huge product 

range by unveiling LED lighting for 

both the marina and caravan park 

industries. Many pontoons, access 

bridges and quaysides have benefited 

from stunning, low-cost, energyefficient 

illumination as a result. The 

products have become a ‘go-to’ for 

new infrastructure and refurbishment 

projects, enhancing the ambience at 

many marinas and waterfronts. 

But, for Rolec, the millennium 

was just the start of something 

much greater. Within six years, it 

had diversified to use its specialist 

knowledge for industrial power supplies 

and had formed a third division 

named Power Solutions. A year later 

Elizabeth Quay Marina in Perth, Western 

Australia, is fully equipped with enduringly 

popular Rolec Classic pedestals. 

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ROLEC SERVICES: 30 YEARS 

MegaMaster, designed to deliver maximum 

power to superyachts, installed at Porto 

Adriano, Mallorca. 

it patented and launched WallPod. 

Originally released as the ultimate 

interchangeable utility pod system, it 

enjoys a strong foothold in the electric 

vehicle industry. 

The launch of WallPod in 2007 also 

coincided with Rolec’s first major Middle 

East contract – for The Pearl Qatar, a 

1,200 berth marina project. The £2.5 

million order added another impressive 

reference to Rolec’s substantial 

portfolio but was swiftly followed in 

2008 by a £2 million order for marina 

services for the iconic Palm Marinas in 

Dubai. In under two years, Rolec had 

made serious market inroads into a 

new and exciting business region. 

Business was clearly solid, but Rolec 

continued to look to the future and 

push the boundaries, announcing EV 

Charging in 2008 as its fourth division. 

At a time when many were dubious 

about the future of electric vehicles, this 

was an adventurous and courageous 

move that has since paid serious 

dividends. 

2010 onwards 

After two decades of extraordinary 

growth, Rolec relocated its 

headquarters and manufacturing 

facility to new purpose-built premises, 

widening its capacity to deliver even 

greater service to its customers. 

A multi-million pound Rolec Training 

Academy was built on-site to showcase 

the breadth of products the company 

designs and manufactures. The stateof-the-art 

Training Academy welcomes 

hundreds of electrical contractors 

and installers every month into the 

business, educating keen professionals 

on the wide range of products that 

Rolec offers. The Academy has piqued 

interest from all around the world, with 

visitors coming from far and wide to 

discover more about Rolec’s product 

range. 

In 2015, Rolec introduced two further 

products to the marina market: the 

Quantum service pedestal, which now 

boasts over 18,000 installations; and 

BerthMaster Online, an extension of 

the original BerthMaster electricity and 

water management system. 

BerthMaster Online benefits both 

marina operators and berth holders. 

Berth holders have the ability to 

manage their electricity and water 

services via their phone, tablet, laptop 

or any other web enabled device. The 

elimination of individual customer 

invoicing, combined with the marina 

receiving payments directly to its 

merchant account in monthly arrears, 

now ensures marina operators can 

control water and electricity usage with 

ease and precision. Both the Quantum 

service pedestal and BerthMaster 

Online have proven to be popular for 

UK and international marina projects, 

with many operators selecting both 

products. 

But, although the Quantum has 

generated interest on a grand scale, 

the Classic service pedestal still 

remains a true classic. In 2016, the 

Classic achieved its 125,000 mark for 

manufacture and installation. 

Rolec witnessed remarkable 

growth in the lead up to its 

30th anniversary. In 2018, a 

new manufacturing facility was 

developed to meet the growing 

demand of electric vehicle charging 

products. In 2019, over 150,000 

EV charging points were installed 

around the world. 

Such successes are a testament 

to Rolec’s dedication and 

commitment to serving its four 

divisions with outdoor electrical 

equipment that has been designed 

to satisfy all users. The broad 

range of projects also tells its own 

story. “Rolec is heading towards 

4,000 marina references across 

68 countries, with Europe, the UK 

Quantum EV charging points at 

Preveza Marina, Greece. 

and the Middle East being our highest 

concentration areas,” says operations 

director, Holly Brown. “It brings the 

team and me great pleasure to have 

reached our 30 year anniversary this 

year.” 

“We are firm believers in providing 

a unique service to our clients and 

also want to ensure that marina users 

also benefit from our specialist skills. 

As a result, we are committed to 

the continuous development of our 

products and systems,” adds managing 

director, Kieron Alsop. “In seeing 

the success of the Quantum service 

pedestal and BerthMaster Online, it’s 

stimulating to know that our products 

and services are still positioning us as 

world leaders in what we do best.” 


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PLANNING & DESIGN 

Neuwied Marina 

to become heart of 

new waterside quarter 

An extensively refurbished marina in the town of Neuwied in north western 

Germany is to form the heart of an ambitious new plan for a waterside quarter 

that will give the local economy a major boost. 

Marina Neuwied Harbour is being 

developed by Dr Peter Jansen’s 

waterfront development firm Urban 

Aqua and financed by Marina Neuwied 

GmbH. At a cost of over €200 million, 

it will be one of the largest privately 

financed new living and recreational 

districts in the area. When first 

presented at the Expo Real 2017 Fair 

in Munich, which attracted around 

41,500 property professionals from 

75 countries, it garnered enormous 

attention and, according to Marina 

Neuwied GmbH managing director 

Klaus Alsdorf, led to “good discussions 

with numerous interested parties.” 

Investors are particularly excited 

about the positive economic impact the 

development will have on the local area 

and the added value and vibrancy the 

project will deliver. Neuwied mayor, Jan 

Einig, has confirmed the support of the 

town and has fast tracked aspects of 

the administration. 

Location is paramount in property 

development, and Neuwied is well 

positioned along the River Rhine 

between the cities of Cologne and 

Frankfurt. As such, it enjoys excellent 

transport links, as well as cultural and 

leisure facilities and scenic landscapes. 

The town is surrounded by beautiful 

cycling and walking paths. 

Situated on a 10ha (24.7 acre) site, 

4ha (9.8 acres) of which is water, 

Marina Neuwied Harbour will have a 

central 5,500m² (59,201ft²) square – 

marking the entrance to the quarter 

– and a proposed landmark ten-storey 

hotel. The square will be surrounded 

by a yacht centre (which will host a 

variety of exhibitions), restaurants, 

cosy bistros and cafés, all set to attract 

large numbers 

of visitors. An 

underground car 

park with 200 

places allocated 

for business 

use will also be 

constructed. 

Neuwied 

Harbour’s 

proposed hotel 

will feature 

high level 

amenities, such 

as a modern 

fitness studio 

and conference 

rooms. A rooftop restaurant offering 

breath-taking views of the harbour 

is also envisaged, and a floating 

restaurant is under consideration. 

The residential element of the 

development comprises 11 five-storey 

high blocks offering over 300 spacious 

apartments. These will be set in 

landscaped grounds. 

Parking space has been planned 

for 500 cars, and a pedestrian 

promenade, with access for cyclists, will 

be built along the harbour basin. The 

promenade will connect via a bridge 

to the beautiful adjacent Engerer Field 

nature preserve. 

Neuwied Marina – built back 

in the 1970s – will be completely 

refurbished, with expanded boating 

facilities, including a new winter storage 

warehouse and new main marina 

building. The pontoons and pilings will 

be replaced and the layout reconfigured 

to better suit the width of today’s power 

boats. A modern system for pontoon 

access will be installed and the high 

embankment – essential due to the 

high risk of flooding from the River 

Rhine – will be redesigned. 

Marina services will range from 

maintenance to boat handling, slipping 

and boat repair, and a chandlery shop 

will be opened. Boat sales offices will 

offer a range of vessels. The major 

transformation will change the existing 

facility into a full-service marina; the 

only one in the area. 

Marina Neuwied Harbour is expected 

to attract a high level of visitors and 

will be an ideal location for weekend 

leisure breaks as well as boosting local 

businesses and bringing new business 

to the area. Planning was approved 

in autumn 2019 and construction is 

expected to start in spring this year. 


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Visitor marina to 

complement landmark pier 

Navy Pier Marina, scheduled to open in 2021, will be the first dedicated 

transient marina on Lake Michigan. With white glove concierge service, 24- 

hour secure access and expert staffing, it will offer exclusive and direct access 

to the multiple attractions of the iconic Navy Pier and the city of Chicago. 

Developed to offer short term visitor 

docking facilities with immediate access 

to ‘The People’s Pier’ dining, shopping 

and entertainment, the new marina 

will fill a market gap for both local and 

transient boaters. It is planned as the 

premier lakeside entry to the city and is 

already generating excitement in and 

around Chicago as there are currently 

no recreational mooring slips at the Pier. 

“Navy Pier Marina will provide a 

much-needed service to the boating 

community in Chicago,” said Joe 

Caltabiano, a long-time Chicago boater 

and prominent businessman. “Short term 

docking and quick access to restaurants 

and the city are sorely lacking.” 

The marina will make Navy Pier a 

nautical destination for Lake Michigan 

boaters, ‘loopers’, and visitors from other 

Great Lakes and beyond. This will help 

drive tourism and contribute to revenue 

at Navy Pier, an iconic and historic city 

landmark and 5-acre (2-ha) centre for 

entertainment, leisure, arts and culture. 

Navy Pier Marina is the result of 

project developer Randy Podolsky’s 

long-term vision. “A marina at Navy 

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Marina. Right: Navy Pier is an iconic 

and historic Chicago city 

landmark on Lake Michigan 

(photo: Alert Five Productions). 

Pier has been talked about casually for 

decades,” he confirmed. “For over 35 

years, I have dreamed about being able 

to moor at Navy Pier for lunch, dinner or 

an overnight stay. My vision to make the 

conceived marina a dedicated transient 

marina, brings the desires of all boaters 

to fruition.” 

“Since the project’s approval by 

Chicago City Council in 2016, we have 

worked non-stop to bring the project to 

the people of Chicago, and all boaters 

who yearn for access to Navy Pier from 

the water,” he added. 

According to an economic impact 

calculation tool generated by the 

University of Florida and Virginia 

Institute of Marine Science, the new 


marina will contribute over $11 million 

annually to the local economy. New 

mooring tax revenues paired with 

incremental tax dollars generated by 

increased boating activity will produce 

significant revenue for city-funded 

projects and programmes, positively 

impacting all residents of Chicago. 

The privately funded marina will also 

create more than 100 new employment 

opportunities. 

The marina will be located to the 

north of the pier and will feature wave 

attenuating docks to mitigate wave 

action from Chicago Harbour’s inner 

break-wall boat traffic and winds. In 

addition to a floating dock system, docks 

will be fixed at the east end. Around 

7,000 linear feet (2,134m) of broadside 

mooring will be offered with three 

gangways giving convenient access to 

Navy Pier. 

Offering hourly, daily and weekly 

mooring for vessels up to 130ft (40m) 

- and possibly longer - the marina 

will have a wealth of guest amenities 

including concierge services, 24-hour 

access and staffing, advance online 

reservations, secured entry, a boater’s 

lounge, laundry, bathrooms, ship store, 

WiFi, utilities, bike racks and in-slip 

pump-out. Potential additional boating 

organisation users may include fishing, 

sail and/or yacht charters, and/or a 

shared boat club. 

The project is being developed by 

NPM Venture LLC and design and 

engineering is being undertaken by 

Edgewater Resources of St Joseph, 

Michigan. Edgewater is currently 

completing final engineering work as 

well as managing the tender process for 

the dock systems. Work is expected to 

start this autumn. 

Navy Pier was completed in 1916 

as part of Daniel Burnham’s plan for 

Chicago. It reopened in 1995 as a visitor 

attraction. 



CGI of Marina Coast Homebeach Club 

Peru showing the well protected marina 

basin and waterski lagoon. 

An oasis on a desert 

coastline by Dan Natchez, CMP 

Máncora. Unless you are from Peru, or possibly if you are a surfer, chances are 

you probably haven’t heard of it – yet. 

Máncora, with a year round 

population of roughly 10,000 residents, 

is considered one of the best beaches 

in South America and is located along 

Peru’s sparsely developed northwestern 

Pacific coast, approximately 96.5km 

(60mi) south of the Ecuadorian border. 

The coast in this portion of Peru lies in 

the rain shadow of the Andes, resulting 

in a desert-like and largely rain-free 

environment. And despite being only 

about four degrees south of the equator, 

the prevailing offshore currents in the 

Pacific typically keep the daytime air 

temperature in the low to mid-twenties 

Celsius (70s F), ever so slightly warmer 

than the typical water temperature. 

Unlike Lima’s considerable cloudiness, 

the sun in this part of Peru shines just 

about the whole year. Pretty ideal. 

The site before development 

is a ‘clean slate’. 

But it gets even better. Those 

offshore waters happen to be among 

the most productive fisheries in the 

world, and offer some truly exceptional 

big-game fishing. Its beautiful azure 

waters are full of black and blue marlin, 

swordfish and tuna. In fact, these 

waters are well known for catching 

magnificent grandeurs, including the 

still standing record for the largest black 

marlin ever caught on IGFA regulation 

tackle at 1,560lbs (708kg). Segments 

of the movie version of Hemingway’s 

classic ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ were 

actually filmed on these superb waters. 

Head farther west-northwest roughly 

1,000km (621mi) and you will be in the 

Galapagos, making Máncora among 

the closer points of departure from 

mainland South America. Head east 

and it is a short drive to the mountains, 

with abundant opportunities to explore 

the natural environment. 

And the beach in Máncora continues 

seemingly endlessly to the north and 

south, unbroken by the predominantly 

dry stream beds coming down from the 

mountains. The beach is well known 

for surfing, particularly in mid to late 

summer when larger swells roll in from 

Hawaii and other points northwest, and 

for kite surfing with the steady breeze 

when the waves are smaller. There are 

no hurricanes or similar storms, ever, 

and every day the sun sinks into those 

azure waters. 

So, what’s missing? Well, other than 

a single unprotected pier jutting out into 

the Pacific past the south side of town 

(and used primarily by local commercial 

fishermen), pretty much any form of 

recreational boating facility. But that is 

about to change, with construction well 

underway of what will soon become 

Marina Coast Homebeach Club Peru, 

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As the closest commercial airports are a 

significant distance away, the resort has its 

own private airstrip capable of handling 

turboprop regional airliners as well as 

private jets. 

a world class marina resort, and the 

vision of the brother and sister team of 

José and Antonella Bertello. 

But just how does one design and 

change a desert coastline with ideal 

weather conditions into a five star 

marina? Two words – very carefully! 

Working from a blank slate 

The new complex, scheduled to open in 

early 2021, is taking shape on a large 

tract of undeveloped land lying north 

of ‘downtown’ Máncora, and along the 

north bank of the Quebrada Fernandez 

creek. To the west it’s bordered by 

the ocean, to the north by more 

undeveloped land and the Quebrada 

Seca creek, and to the east by the 

Pan American Highway, which in this 

area is one lane north, and one lane 

south (acting as the main road through 

downtown Máncora). The property truly 

was a blank slate, gently sloping 

down from the highest ground by 

the highway to the ocean, with 

a lagoon behind the waterfront 

dunes destined to become the 

main marina basin. But otherwise, 

the land was essentially ‘off the 

grid’ with no access to services or 

infrastructure other than having its 

highway frontage. Where does one 

begin? 

It starts, of course, with the 

Bertellos’ vision to create a vibrant 

marina resort with a yacht club, 

boatyard, residences, conference 

The deck of the yacht club will 

become a prime waterfront 

dining spot. 

centre and numerous recreational 

facilities, followed by lots of study and 

by understanding the attributes as well 

as the challenges of the area. Weather 

is a major attribute and the downward 

sloping land provides for great views 

at numerous natural and man-made 

elevations to the Pacific Ocean, as well 

as to the creek area with its flamingos 

and other natural wildlife, which forms 

a bit of a green ecological oasis in the 

overall desert landscape. 

But the challenges were not 

insignificant, and this is where the 

homework really begins. 

Best use of a unique site 

As you might expect, along with 

development of the master plan came 

years of environmental study and 

analysis, along with navigating the 

government approval process. Being so 

off the grid and in a desert also brings 

about some unique challenges. There is 

no fresh water supply, so the resort has 

secured rights to, and is piping in water 

from, a nearby underground source, 

and will have its own desalination 

plant. There is no sanitary sewerage 

connection, so the resort has its own 

treatment plant, with the highly treated 

effluent used to irrigate the lawns and 

gardens. In order to have consistent 

electrical service the resort will have 

its own considerable power generation 

capabilities. 

No dredge contractors are anywhere 

close to the site, so the resort has 

its own dredge equipment for the 

construction (excavating from the ocean 

into the upland). I think you get the 

picture – and perhaps most unusual, 

since the closest airports are roughly 

80km (50mi) and 130km (981mi) 

away, the resort has its own private 

airstrip with a 1,750m (5,740ft) runway 

capable of accommodating turboprop 

regional airliners with capacities of up 

to 80 people, as well as private jets. 

That means you can travel the roughly 

1,165km (725mi) from Lima in about 

two hours, or conveniently fly from 

Máncora to almost any of Peru’s other 

tourist destinations. 

What about the marina itself? 

Once again there were any number 

of opportunities and challenges, 

with perhaps the biggest challenge 

ultimately also offering whole new 

opportunities. 

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international tournament requirements and 

be available for residents and guests. 

Máncora is currently perhaps best 

known for surfing, and while the bigger 

waves are not there most of the time, 

they do occasionally roll in, whether 

from Hawaii and the northern Pacific 

(typically in summer) or from the 

southwest Pacific (typically in winter). 

Even when not so big, waves that have 

travelled from far off sources, typically 

referred to as the Pacific swell, have a 

way of penetrating defences and have 

been the bane of many coastal Pacific 

marinas. 

To the credit of the Bertellos, 

they had numerous in-depth and 

intensive studies undertaken. 

Weather and wave data were 

collected going as far back in the 

statistical record as possible, and 

models created for the various 

scenarios from the more traditional 

to the more creative, all seeking 

to find the most meaningful and 

enduring solution. This careful 

but realistic approach resulted 

in creating three rubble mound 

structures to create the entrance 

channel, with the main/southern 

breakwater extending some 430m 

(1,400ft) from shore into the ocean to 

the -7.0m contour before returning in a 

fishhook and spur design to protect the 

entrance channel and, by extension, the 

marina. The three structures together 

require approximately 688,000m³ 

(899,870yd³) of stone. The main safety 

objectives were to make sure that the 

entrance to the channel was outboard 

of the wave breaking zones, that the 

breakwaters would provide protection 

from both local waves and the Pacific 

swell – with the design wave height in 

the main marina basin not to exceed 

15cm (6in), and with the outer entrance 

configured in such a way as to minimise 

the potential for shoaling. 

While facing the challenges head on, 

there was also the question of whether 

these protections might be able to be 

put to additional use, and perhaps 

even become profitable portions of 

the design. This review led to slight 

additional modifications to the entrance 

channel that has now evolved, in 

essence, into an outer basin that will 

accommodate megayachts up to 67m 

(220ft), with a design wave height not to 

exceed 46m (18in). 

In short, the marina basins will 

provide a total safe harbour for year 

round and transient boaters, and 

a marina with calmer waters than 

anything that exists from California to 

Chile. 

Additional benefits of the rubble 

mound structures are that they have 

helped to create two protected beaches 

as well as a promenade of palm 

trees and hammocks on the north 

breakwater, creating yet another unique 

feature of the resort. And the benefits 

are not limited to the boats and people 

in the area as the breakwaters will 

also provide additional ocean habitat, 

essentially creating an artificial reef. 

The inner basin, which has been 

carved out of the existing upland, will 

accommodate boats ranging from 

10.5m to 36m (35ft to 120ft). And 

since there are no other facilities in 

the region, the marina will also have 

a full boatyard service area with both 

Beachfront condominiums will have 

views across the marina. 



a launching ramp that is equipped to 

handle the hauling of catamarans and 

a 150 ton mobile lift for hauling boats 

up to 30m (100ft). The marina will have 

three high speed diesel fuelling areas, 

and one gasoline (petrol) fuelling area. 

Full provisioning will be available, as 

well as captain and crew relaxation 

facilities. 

After lengthy investigation and 

discussion with pontoon fabricators it 

was determined that steel pile anchored 

aluminium framed floating docks with 

composite decking will be used. All of 

the docks will have US power pedestals 

with full power and water for the variety 

of boats. The marina will not only be a 

clean marina but will be a no discharge 

zone with both a pump-out station and 

honeyboat. 

The facility will have its own fire/ 

safety/rescue boat and a fire pedestal 

alarm system installed on the pontoons 

with direct relays to the shore gates and 

the yacht club. 

Safe and comfortable facilities 

Safety, service, environmental 

sustainability and comfort are all 

high priorities for this development. 

The yacht club, located at the prime 

beachfront location at the northwest 

corner of the marina basin, provides 

endless supply of comfort with a spa, 

pools, lounges and spectacular views 

of the yachts in the harbour, the beach 

and the sun sinking into the Pacific 

Ocean. Various restaurants, bars 

and shopping opportunities complete 

the marina village, which will provide 

services, including full concierge 

services, not only to the boat owners, 

yacht club members and residence 

owners, but also to those at the 

conference centre that will look out over 

the waterskiing lagoon and a private 

beach. 

The marina has also been set up as 

a condominium, with slips available 

for rental and transients. In further 

testament to the Bertellos’ reputation, 

80% of the inner basin’s phase one 

slips were purchased prior to breaking 

ground. 

The condominium residences have 

also, of course, been positioned to take 

advantage of the spectacular views of 

the marina, the adjacent creek delta 

and the ocean beyond. 

Peru is known for its water sports 

and hosted the 2019 world waterski 

championships. However, finding ideal 

waterski and wakeboard conditions is 

rare in the world. Another major feature 

of the resort is a waterski lagoon 

meeting or exceeding international 

tournament requirements that can 

be used by residents and guests, 

from beginners to world champions. 

The waterski lagoon also results in 

additional waterfront lots that are 

available for construction of detached 

single family residences. 

Waterfront lots are available for detached 

single family homes overlooking the lagoon. 

The project involves relocation of over 

800,000m³ (just over 1,000,000yd³) of 

sand, and re-sculpting of the existing 

contours and landscape to provide a 

variety of views and active and passive 

enjoyment opportunities – not a small 

undertaking. 

One of the main reasons for the 

success of the project to date is 

the Bertellos’ vision and handson 

involvement, bringing together 

the various design professionals, 

stakeholders and local residents, 

listening to various views and thinking 

long term. They aim to ultimately 

create a unique and forward thinking 

resort that will be enjoyed by its guests 

and residents, that will respect the 

environment, and that has already 

and will continue to provide jobs, 

opportunities and increased tourism, 

while also acting as a catalyst for 

additional investment. The Bertellos’ 

are truly committed to the project, to 

Máncora, and to fulfilling their dream of 

building an exceptional marina oasis on 

the desert coast of Peru. 

Dan Natchez, CMP is president of 

Daniel S. Natchez & Associates, Inc, 

a leading international environmental 

waterfront design consulting company 

specialising in the design of marinas 

and marina resorts throughout the 

world. E: dan.n@dsnainc.com. 

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The Boat Works 

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Following an exceptionally fast built time of just nine months, the new superyacht 

yard at The Boat Works in Coomera, Queensland is now open for business. 

In early February, the yard welcomed 

some of the region’s premium vessels 

of over 30m (98ft) for refit, repairs and 

maintenance. Customers were attracted 

by the 5-star amenities and the 300 

tonne Marine Travelift boat hoist; the 

largest on Australia’s Gold Coast. 

Now spanning two facilities, The 

Boat Works occupies just over 22ha 

(55 acres) in total and accommodates 

vessels from 5 to 50m (16 to 164ft) 

within a masterfully designed and 

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Coast Marine Precinct. 

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A superyacht 

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The Longhurst family’s 

private investment of 

more than AU$100 

million has resulted in 

marine and lifestyle 

infrastructure that 

is sure to prove a 

magnet for international 

superyachts and benefit 

southeast Queensland 

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Coast. 

On the water, the purpose-built 

marina, constructed by Gold Coast 

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berthing for 15 superyachts of up to 

50m (164ft) and alongside berthing 

for vessels up to 70m (230ft). Superior 

Jetties CEO, John Hogan, is proud 

to have worked closely with The 

Boat Works to create “a world-class 

superyacht facility.” 

“The owner’s vision was for a 

fully-integrated site so multiple 

environmental systems have been 

designed. Tony and all the team have 

been a pleasure to deal with and we 

value this landmark development 

as one of our best worldwide,” he 

commented. 

Happy captains 

International captains experiencing the 

new yard have said that the aesthetics 

and atmosphere rival marinas in 

Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and 

Barcelona. The captain of 33m 

(108ft) MY Pinnacle said he and his 

crew received “first class service 

at a facility that surpasses many 

other facilities I have experienced 

as an international captain.” The 

captain of MY Settlement, a 35m 

(115ft) Sunseeker, was particularly 

enthusiastic. 

“This is next level! Compared 

to the rest of the world, there is 

nothing close to it here or overseas. 

The captains’ club lounge, with its 

extensive view of the marina and yard, 

is a bespoke space for meetings and 

relaxation. 

I’ve been to most yards in the world 

and this is unique. The attention to 

detail throughout the facility is unlike 

any other. The staff here have bent over 

backwards for us. We will be return 

customers for sure.” 

The captains’ club lounge – a 

luxury two-storey VIP reception 

centre adjacent to the slipway – is a 

quiet retreat for captains, crew and 

owners, offering premium services and 

commanding views over their vessel, 

marina and superyacht yard. The 

lounge was designed as a bespoke 

space for private discussions among 

owners, project managers and service 

providers. 

Along with access to over 60 marine 

professionals and on-site businesses, 

captains and crew can also renew and 

enhance commercial licensing with 

internationally recognised training 

at Paradigm Maritime and enjoy a 

choice of restaurants, cafés and 

bars. 

Clean measures 

Creating a clean green marina 

was the prime objective from the 

outset, setting a new benchmark for 

boatyards. Committed to preserving 

up to 200m (660ft) of land along the 

1km (0.6mi) waterfront has resulted 

in a revival of plant and marine life 

and preserves the ecosystem. 

The resort-style lawns, palms 

and citrus trees create an oasis. 

Bio-gardens are planted along the 

yard’s perimeter as the final stage of 

the self-cleaning function of the tier- 



level yard. All water on-site is treated 

via the latest high-tech filtration system. 

Rainwater harvesting captured from 

each super shed structure can be used 

for vessel wash downs. 

A second solar array will complement 

the 100kW solar panel system in the 

southern yard, with a view to the entire 

facility becoming self-sufficient. 

Creating jobs 

Most importantly, and the guiding 

philosophy behind the entire 

development, is the job creation across 

sectors and with flow-on into the 

broader community. 

With a history in the Coomera area 

dating back to 1975, the Longhurst 

family, who built Australia’s first 

theme park, Dreamworld, took over 

ownership of the original boat yard in 

2000, and have owned Riviera Motor 

Yachts since 2012. Over 45 years, 

they have created employment for 

thousands of Australians of all walks 

of life. 

“More boats mean more jobs,” said 

Longhurst. “Not just in the marine and 

boating industries but in hospitality, 

tourism, provisioning – all the things 

visitors to our region want to see and 

experience, as well as works they carry 

out on their boats.” 

“The whole Marine Precinct is 

energised and there’s a surge of 

positivity in response to the new 

superyacht legislation [allowing foreignflagged 

vessels to charter in Australian 

waters], the Queensland Government’s 

Recently passed legislation enabling 

foreign-flagged vessels to charter in 

Australian waters has further energised 

plans for the superyacht yard and its 

impressive machinery. The site has been 

developed with an eco-friendly approach 

and has boosted job opportunities in the 

local area. 

Superyacht Strategy and commitment 

to ongoing dredging of the Coomera 

River and Gold Coast waterways,” he 

continued. 

The next phase of this landmark 

development will start soon. Stage 

2 will comprise a dedicated sandblasting 

shed and refit workshops, 

along with the architecturally-designed 

lifestyle complex for retail, professional 

offices, function centre, restaurants 

and bars. This will be landscaped to 

create a tranquil reserve for visiting 

boaters, contractors and those 

seeking an entertainment venue with 

sensational vistas of superyachts. 

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Florida yard buys advanced hoist 

Cable Marine East, a full service boatyard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has taken delivery of a new Conolift MML40 from 

Canadian manufacturer Kropf Industrial. The advanced new machine has a 40 ton capacity and allows safe and efficient 

handling of commercial and recreational vessels for storage and service. 

The MML40 features a Tier 

4 Caterpillar diesel engine, full 

hydrostatic drive with 90° steering 

capability, and four-point lift 

functions with proportional 

controls and two-speed 

winches. The unit is also 

equipped with hydraulic sling 

positioners and digital load 

gauges for safe and efficient 

operation. All functions are 

operated via a radio remote 

control, with a backup belly 

pack included to reduce 

potential down time. 

The new lift was customised 

to meet the customer’s exact 

requirements in order to 

operate seamlessly in the 

facility. The building had a 

number of tight clearances that 

needed to be met and the lift 

dimensions were tailored to suit those 

parameters. 

The facility is also vulnerable to 

occasional storm surges and high 

water levels, which could flood the 

area where the lift is located. In order 

to reduce the risk of damage 

to the new lift, Conolift 

provided a custom design 

with the engine compartment 

and hydraulic system all 

located above the side beam, 

providing significantly more 

clearance in the event of high 

water events. 

Cable Marine has operated 

multiple locations in the Fort 

Lauderdale region for over 

40 years, along with multiple 

associated businesses 

and service providers. It is 

dedicated to providing a full 

range of services to boat 

owners. 

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Hamble Point Marina 

adds fourth MT hoist 

MDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina in Southampton, England has purchased a new Marine Travelift (MT) 75 BFMII mobile 

boat hoist. 

The hoist is the fourth in its Marine 

Travelift fleet and joins a 75 BFMII 

purchased in 2004, and 35 BFM and 

70 BFM machines bought in 1999. 

In the years since the marina first 

invested in its first 75 BFMII, MT has 

been working closely with marinas 

around the world to get operator 

feedback and better enhance its boat 

handling equipment. According to 

marina manager Joe Walton, MDL 

continues to choose to work with 

MT because of the proven reliability, 

superior machine build, high-quality 

paint finish and the John Deere 

engine option. 

“The greatest enhancement we’ve 

noticed with the new 75 BFMII Marine 

Travelift is the optional sailboat top 

beam extension,” Walton said. “We 

now have a much greater clearance 

for the rigging of yachts and large 

flybridge motor vessels. This allows 

us to place all types of boats further 

into the slings for a better lift of the 

full vessel.” 

MT’s rear-sling to top beam 

clearance ratio is claimed to offer more 

space than any other machine in the 

industry, allowing marinas to offer more 

precise lifts on a variety of vessels 

with different size riggings and safer 

transport. In addition, the unit’s wireless 

remote control ensures operators of the 

75 BFMII can see the lift from all angles 

and have access to digital machine 

information including load data. 

“It is a privilege to work with MDL 

Hamble Point Marina again for this 75 

BFMII mobile boat hoist,” said Stephan 

Chayer, MT international director 

of sales. “The repeat business with 

customers like MDL shows Marine 

Travelift’s dedication to quality and 

customer service across the globe.” 

All MT boat handling equipment now 

includes remote diagnostics, which 

allow marinas to Bluetooth machine 

data in for efficient factory support from 

the customer care team. In addition, 

a worldwide dealer network ensures 

yards have access to local machine 

service and support. 

Hamble Point Marina, one of 19 

marinas in the MDL Marinas network, is 

best known for its prime location on the 

mouth of the River Hamble where it has 

excellent access to the world-famous 

waters of the Solent. With 230 marina 

berths and countless amenities, it is a 

destination for competitive sailors and a 

favourite for cruising yachtsmen. 

www.marinetravelift.com 

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Pacsoft’s fully featured software can automate nearly all 

functions, simplify business life and streamline operations. 

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Marina eBull ready to roll… 

The first zero-emission large capacity marina forklift, the newest addition to the fleet of boat handling options offered by 

California-based Wiggins Lift Company, will soon be commercially available. 

The Marina eBull joins the Yard eBull, launched 

in the fourth quarter of 2018, to consolidate the 

new all-electric product portfolio. Both utilise the 

same electric powertrain and lithium-ion batteries. 

Four Yard eBulls have recently been delivered 

to Port of Stockton in California where they are 

performing extremely well. 

The Wiggins Marina eBull is claimed to 

outperform its diesel counterpart in terms of 

operating and maintenance costs. With all energy 

derived from unique high voltage lithium-ion 

battery packs designed and built by Thor Trucks, 

safe high voltage 720 VDC keeps power delivery 

strong and efficient while helping to keep weight 

and costs down. High torque, direct drive, AC 

electric motor feeds power the drive axles for high 

pulling power and gradability. Zero emissions are 

guaranteed for clean operations inside buildings 

without fumes, soot or noise. 

Safety features include: reverse back-up 

camera; daylight strobes when moving; optional 

rear facing radar with audible and visual warnings 

to operator; optional noise makers including 

conventional back-up alarm and modern white 

noise generator to alert nearby pedestrians. 

Wiring, circuit protectors, connectors and overall 

design protect the batteries and all electrical 

components from damage. 

Wiggins offers its standard Marina Bull models in 

most wheelbases. The most common wheelbases 


are designed for full day operations 

when combined with intermittent 

charging strategies devised by 

Wiggins’ engineers and dealers. 

The company continues to work 

closely with charging technology 

vendors to optimise use of 

opportunity charging to allow full 

day operations even with less 

battery available space. 

With no engine oil or filter 

changes, no diesel exhaust 

fluid, no diesel fuel spills and no 

transmission oil or filter changes, 

the Marina eBull is a cost-saving 

option. Electricity also has higher 

energy efficiency than diesel and 

costs less per shift to operate. 

…and FLX finds Fremantle home 

Success also continues with the streamlined Wiggins Marina FLX with a recent delivery to The Boathouse Marina, a new 

drystack facility in Fremantle, Australia. This innovative approach to marina lifts offers exceptional manoeuvrability and 

space-saving. As the boat sits inside the lift’s body, it can operate in much narrower aisles, reducing the footprint of the 

drystack or leaving space available for extra racks. Key features include: 

• Four-wheel steering: the front and 

rear tyres can turn at the same angle 

but in opposite directions, making it 

safer and easier to negotiate tight 

corners. 

• Side step turns: as all four wheels 

can turn at 90°, the operator can 

move the FLX sideways down an 

aisle. There is no need for multiple 

back-and-forth turns. 

• Crab steering: it is easy to make 

minor adjustments without reversing 

and repeating manoeuvres. 

• Pivot turning: FLX allows the operator 

to line up the wheels alongside a rack 

and make a sharp pivot turn where 

the tyres remain stationary and the 

boat slips easily into a storage bay. 

www.wigginslift.com 



Dubai 

marina 

upgrades 

boat 

handling 

Italian company Boat Lift has 

recently supplied Dubai Creek 

Marina with a 90 ton capacity boat 

hoist and an 85 ton motorised cart. 

The new hoist features a 90° steering 

system as standard, and is equipped 

with a remote assistance system. The 

cart boasts 90° electronic steering 

in conjunction with a hydraulic width 

expansion feature. 

The machines were ordered to 

replace old machinery with high-tech 

equipment better suited to the marina’s 

prestigious location and to increase 

hauling capacity. The motorised cart 

optimises the use of hardstand space. 

Dubai Creek Marina offers a boat 

charter operation, chandlery, fully 

equipped workshop and a boat repair 

yard. It is the first marina in Dubai to be 

ISO certified and is capable of berthing 

121 vessels of varying lengths to a 

maximum of 50m (165ft). 

The New Year started well for Boat 

Lift. A 75 ton hoist entered service in 

the USA; a 110 ton hoist was delivered 

to the north of France; and a 120 ton 

expandable hoist to the south of France. 

Many other machines will enter service 

in the coming months. 

www.boatlift.it 

Taking the Green approach 

to the Blackwater problem 

www.flovac.es 

Represented in over 40 countries 

Vacuum sewerage systems are ideal for use in marinas and ports of any size. 

The Flovac system can capture sewage and bilge water from boats and all 

facilities around the marina complex. 

No electrical power required at dockside 

Validates MARPOL certification 

No risk of water contamination 

Suitable for boats and docks of any size 

Discreet, small diameter pipework 

Ease of installation 

No odour 

www.grupolindley.com 

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES 

Epic launch 

for PWC 

docking 

Long-life piling 

A new patent-pending vinyl/glass fibre composite marine piling 

that is environmentally friendly, economical and long lasting has 

been launched by US-based Shoreline Plastics as an alternative to 

timber piling systems. 

Named EcoPile, the new 

product has been specifically 

designed for use in harsh marine 

environments while also offering 

surprising strength and stability. 

Much of its secret lies in a 

hexagram shaped special internal 

webbing structure which makes 

the piling stronger and stiffer while 

also helping reduce weight and 

costs, and providing a clear run of 

open space for pipes 

and cables. 

The benefits are 

reinforced in the 

bottom section of the 

piling, i.e. the buried 

portion, with a spiral 

groove. This allows 

the sand to settle into 

the piling, locking it 

into the seabed and making it 

significantly harder to dislodge 

during a storm. 

The grooves paired with the 

internal webs are claimed to 

offer more than five times the 

amount of surface area compared 

to timber or concrete, greatly 

enhancing the amount of slip 

friction the piling produces. 

The internal substrate – a 

special mix of glass fibres and 

PVC – is protected by an infrared 

and UV reflective outer layer, 

which makes the piling cooler to 

touch and resistant to fading or 

weathering. 

EcoPile offers significant 

environmental benefits by 

reducing the use of timber 

and the risk of chemical 

preservatives leaching into the 

water. It is manufactured from 

recycled plastic 

and is completely 

recyclable at end 

of life – estimated 

at 75-100 years. 

Maintenance is 

minimal (a cleaning 

ring is available 

to keep pilings 

free of growth and 

barnacles) and current costs are 

set at around half the price of 

comparable glass fibre products. 

E: ap@ecopile.com 

US-based HydroHoist Boat Lifts has released 

HydroPort Epic, its most versatile personal 

watercraft (PWC) docking platform to date. 

Safety and convenience are major factors in the 

new design, which features a wider walkway and 

built-in anti-slip surface for easier access around the 

craft. 

For simple maintenance, the Epic is equipped with 

enhanced drainage to remove any debris and water 

from the platform, and a redesigned rear entry allows 

for a smoother loading and launching process. The 

platform can also be connected with the HydroPort 

Extreme model to enable individuals and marinas to 

continue to grow their HydroPort fleet. 

“HydroHoist is committed to supporting innovation 

in the boating industry,” said HydroHoist CEO Mick 

Webber. “We continuously keep up with the latest 

trends in both boat and PWC development. As 

these products continue to get larger, HydroHoist 

is growing, enhancing and redesigning our product 

lines to accommodate the larger capacities while 

maintaining our core quality, craftsmanship and 

performance that we build into every product.” 

For maximum utility, the Epic includes six sets of 

UV protected wheels, with the ability to lift 2,000lbs 

(907kg). The platform is available in blue, grey and 

tan colours and weighs 430lbs (195kg). 

E: sales@boatlift.com 



Easy-fit lighting 

Safe and reliable underwater lighting systems need not be installed by 

electrical contractors. Plug-and-play IllumiSea lights from IllumiSea Aquatic 

Lighting Company, Virginia, USA are simple to fit and inexpensive to run, and 

are finding favour at luxury resorts and marinas. 

Available in various colour options 

and cord lengths, each LED light emits 

up to 25,000 lumens with a range 

of 60ft (18m) diameter and has an 

average 50,000 hour lifespan. Lights 

cost just pennies a day to operate but 

pay dividends in terms of enhancing 

ambience and attracting fish and other 

sea life. 

Installation is straightforward: snap 

the curved strap on the power cord 

into the base of the transparent light 

housing in an unplugged light; adjust 

the anchor weight by loosening the 

screws so as to achieve the desired 

depth of light; tighten and lock the 

weight; secure the power supply to an 

above-water structure; position the light 

and anchor in the desired location; and 

plug the electrical cord into a GFCI 

outlet. 

Depending on the clarity of the 

water, placing the light closer to the 

water surface can produce a larger and 

brighter diameter of light. The important 

factor, however, is to ensure that the 

light remains fully submerged during all 

water level fluctuations so as to prevent 

the water-cooled LEDs from damage. 

For optimal performance, IllumiSea 

recommends positioning the light 3 to 

6ft (1 to 2m) below the surface. 

As the voltage is low and the GFCI 

gives extra protection, swimming in the 

light drenched waters is safe for all. 

E: info@illumisea.com 

Global 

boost for 

all-in-one 

software 

Since Soldiers Point Marina, NSW, 

became the first marina in Australia 

to implement Marina Master 

management software back in 2016, 

an increasing number of marinas in 

the country have followed suit. 

A similar leap forward is occurring 

in North America after the software 

was installed at a marina group in 

the New England area. Kevin Lussier 

CMM, regional manager Ocean 

Havens District Waterfront Properties, 

commented: “When searching for a new 

program, we needed to find a system 

that could handle the very high volume 

of reservations that we deal with in 

a season, and Marina Master has 

exceeded all our expectations.” 

Marina Master has been available 

for over 27 years but has spread more 

widely around the globe in the last 

seven years. The recently released 

Version 17 takes a giant step towards 

becoming a completely cloud-based 

system and includes web-based 

integrations with internationally 

renowned payment gateway systems 

(Freedom Pay and Merchant Warrior), 

accounting systems (QuickBooks, 

TechOne, MYOB, Xero etc), automated 

meter readings, fuel consumption 

tracking, access control system and 

wireless vessel tracking systems. 

“We are aware that changes are 

always hard, especially when talking 

about software. But when you get an 

all-in-one solution with intuitive and 

powerful user interface, the benefits are 

at hand,” says Vesna Pavlovic, CEO of 

Marina Master development company 

IRM. “With swift and smooth data 

transfer from existing systems, marinas 

are more than willing to dive into it. With 

this concept in mind, we keep sailing 

forward and are keen to see more and 

more satisfied customers.” 

E: info@marina-master.com 

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Capria revamps lift and launch 

at Marina del Norte… 

Government-owned Marina del Norte, a groundbreaking 

marina in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, is 

undergoing complete renovation. The marina was built 

nearly 40 years ago and was once considered to be 

the most prestigious facility in the country. 

Installation of a new dry stacking 

system from Argentinean stacker 

machinery specialist Capria is key 

to the project. It replaces a crane 

system, which was slow, had 

limited launching capabilities and 

was costly to maintain. 

The Capria system is efficient 

and eco-friendly. It comprises 

two ground-running cranes and 

four frontal launchers; an optimal 

configuration for drystack facilities 

of 500-600 boats. Semi-automated 

and exceptionally fast, the system 

can lift and launch a vessel in less 

than three minutes. 

The solution is also highly 

…and hires 

UK distributor 

cost-effective. 

Because it 

operates in a 

narrow aisle – 

vessel length 

plus 2m (1 to 

2ft) – and can 

be configured for 

extreme height, 

it requires a 

smaller structural footprint than 

other drystacking systems. This 

makes it ideal for renovations. 

Operating expenses – the system 

is 100% electric and requires 

limited personnel - also reduce 

overall cost. 

Capria has signed up P&D Marine Services, a company established 

last year by The Pontoon & Dock Company, to distribute its innovative 

drystack cranes and boat launching systems throughout the UK and 

Ireland. 

Since it 

was established in 2009, 

The Pontoon & Dock 

Company has supplied 

the marina and marine 

construction industries in 

the UK and Ireland with 

a wide range of products, 

including cranes, hoists, lifts 

and transporters, dredge 

machines, floating pontoons 

and work platforms. P&D 

Marine is specialising in 

boatyard offerings, such 

as service, maintenance, 

repair, inspections, audits, 

reviews and training. 

“We’re pleased to 

welcome P&D Marine 

Services,” said Capria 

Shaking on the deal (l to r): 

Andres Capria and Monica 

Capria of Capria SA, and James 

Burnell and Dan Bryant of 

P&D Marine Services. Above 

and below left: Capria stacker 

machinery installed at Marina 

del Norte in Buenos Aires. 

director Andres Capria. 

“They have the experience 

and technical insight 

needed to well represent our 

technologically advanced 

dry stacking cranes and 

launchers.” With this new 

distributor, Capria’s network 

now covers the Americas, 

Europe and Australasia. 

E: info@domingocapria.com 


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One site, one vacuum system 

Interest continues to build for the vacuum sanitation system available to marinas worldwide from Flovac as it delivers 

one unified solution for berths and buildings. 

Vacuum sewage is ideal in flat areas, 

such as marinas, as it works with 

vacuum force to take waste water to the 

station. There is no need for pumping 

or deep trenches. The piping network 

is installed in a shallow trench that can 

stretch for over 1km (0.6mi) if needed 

to provide sanitation solutions at distant 

berths in luxury marinas. 

The Flovac system works in 

conjunction with service pedestals. 

A flexible hose can be swiftly 

and easily attached to the boat’s 

waste water outlet. No electricity is 

required for extracting the waste as 

the vacuum does the work. 

Spanish marinas - One Ocean 

Port Vell, Marina Tarraco and 

Marina Vela – for example have 

also welcomed vacuum sewerage 

as a more eco-friendly solution. All 

pipes are hermetically sealed and 

if a breach does occur the system 

goes into automatic shut-down. 

There is no odour and no risk of 

spillage. And, as the pipes are fitted in 

a shallow trench, the water treatment 

plant is unaffected by the ingress of 

salty water. It is thus ideal for sites with 

high salinity and unstable subsoil and, 

as the vacuum sweeps all solid matter 

away with force, also works efficiently 

in highly populated areas – beach bars, 

hotels etc – where foreign objects are 

often deposited with the waste. 

Even prestigious marinas like Sandy 

Lane Yacht Club (formerly Glossy Bay) 

in St Vincent and the Grenadines, have 

started to rely on a containerised plug 

and play option that can be transported 

and connected where needed. This is 

a particularly eco-friendly solution in 

regions where fresh water is a precious 

commodity. 

E: info@flovac.es 

TransEurope 

partners with Pick a Pier 

Members of TransEurope 

Marinas with Pick a Pier 

innovators at the 

Dusseldorf Boat Show. 

Europe’s most extensive marina group, TransEurope Marinas, has formed a 

partnership with marina tech innovator Pick a Pier. 

Pick a Pier is currently providing TransEurope’s sizeable membership 

technological solutions to facilitate service, which spans 11 countries 

and represents nearly 45,000 berths, 

simplifying processes for marinas and 

customers and inspiring more boaters 

to get out on the water and discover 

new destinations. 

TransEurope Marinas chairman 

Jean-Michel Gaigné expressed his 

enthusiasm for the new agreement. 

“Pick a Pier’s clear dedication to 

positive growth, whilst fully sensitive to 

the needs of both our customers and 

management teams, is very reassuring. 

This is a crucial step forward for the 

marina industry and we look forward to 

a fruitful and beneficial relationship.” 

Idan Cohen, Pick a Pier’s CEO 

commented: “Pick a Pier is delighted to 

be working with TransEurope Marinas, 

a pioneer in the marina industry 

since its establishment. We believe 

in their strength as market leaders 

to lead technological innovation in 

the marina industry. Pick a Pier is 

set to revolutionise the way marinas 

are managed and operated by 

developing a patented solution that 

will empower the industry with much 

needed technological innovation and 

development.” 

E: office@pickapier.com 



Index to Advertisers 

Bellingham Marine, USA 7, 9 &11 

Boat Lift, Italy 40 

Capria, Argentina 22 

Conolift by Kropf Industrial, 

Canada 30 

D-Marin, Turkey 6 

Dual Docker, Austria 40 

Dura Composites, UK 34 

Eaton Marina Power & 

Lighting, USA 56 

Flovac, Spain 46 

GH Cranes & Components, 

Spain 38 

Gigieffe, Italy 20 

Gili Gede Marina Resort, 

Indonesia 25 

Golden Manufacturing, USA 18 

HydroHoist, USA 43 

IWMC, Dubai 16 

Ingemar, Italy 12 

Inland & Coastal Marinas, 

Ireland 20 

Lindley, Portugal 46 

Livart Marine, China 38 

Lumberock Premium 

Decking, USA 52 

Marex, Croatia 22 

Marina Cloud, Croatia 52 

Marina Master by IRM, 

Slovenia 50 

Marina Projects, UK 14 

MarinaGo by 

Scribble Software, USA 30 

Marine Travelift, USA 28 

Marinetek, Finland 4 

Martini Alfredo, Italy 22 

Metstrade 2020, Netherlands 55 

OmegaFlex, USA 49 

Pacsoft, New Zealand 44 

Rolec Services, UK 10 

Ronautica, Spain 28 

Roodberg - a brand of 

Frisian Industries, 

Netherlands 34 

SF Marina System, Sweden 2 

Seaflex, Sweden 8 

Swedeship Sublift, Sweden 52 

Superior Jetties, Australia 52 

TIVA Building Products, 

Canada 50 

Twinwood by Soprefa, 

Portugal 50 

Walcon Marine, UK 14 

New lifts for PWCs 

Golden Boat Lifts has introduced JS1500R and JS1400 – two new lifts for the 

Personal Watercraft (PWC) market. 

The Golden JS1500R features a 

Series 500 Golden Sea-Drive to easily 

lift and lower the PWC. The lift swivels 

at 180° to facilitate cleaning and 

maintenance and free up valuable dock, 

pile and seawall space. Multiple bunking 

options ensure the craft is safely cradled 

and optional programmable LED lighting 

and ‘Glo-Guides’ are available. 

The JS1400 is ideal when space is 

tight. It features a heavy-duty stainless 

steel manual winch and an optional AC/ 

DC motor and gear drive with keypad 

security control switch. The 4in (10cm) 

wide aluminium bunks are standard 

and a reinforced carriage provides 

maximum load stability. 

Both models are manufactured in the 

USA using high quality marine grade 

6061-T6 aluminium and 300 series 

stainless steel. 

E: sales@goldenboatlifts.com 

Scribble collaborates 

with Snag-A-Slip 

Scribble Software is collaborating with Snag-A-Slip to combine the nextgeneration 

cloud-based marina management solution, MarinaGo Office, with 

the Snag-A-Slip online real-time boat slip reservation platform. 

MarinaGo Office and Snag-A-Slip 

work together to create a real-time 

seamless solution for both the marina 

operator and the boater. As cloudbased 

platforms utilising a Software as 

a Service (SaaS) model, they adopt 

the latest technology and user interface 

techniques for marina and property 

management, including customerfacing 

online reservations. 

“We are very excited to announce the 

collaboration with Snag-A-Slip,” says 

Vance Young, director of technology at 

Scribble Software. “This expands our 

goal of extending the network of cloud 

services within the MarinaGo Office 

solution by combining with a leading 

online reservations platform which 

provides a single unified solution.” 

E: sales@posscribble.com 

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