2022 November December Marina World

SPONSORED FEATURE: MARINETEK
Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, Thailand
welcomes boats of all sizes but is widely
regarded as a first port choice for
superyachts. In 2015, Marinetek installed
a dedicated superyacht pier which provides
800m (2,620ft) of alongside berthing for
yachts up to 100m (303ft). The marina
is currently being expanded with new
Marinetek-built piers.
A: Suoranta – As we’ve just seen in
Florida and the Caribbean, extreme
weather conditions are a major
consideration in certain parts of the
world. Our technology and capability to
build strong and long-lasting marinas
and breakwaters that truly protect
marinas are great assets and we have
references to back this up.
Another consideration is the
superyacht sector as vessels are
getting bigger and there are more of
them around the world. This creates
a demand for marinas that are able
to handle the mooring loads of large
yachts. Marinetek has invested a lot
into product development for heavyduty
concrete pontoons and breakwater
units that are ideal for building marinas
for superyachts and other large vessels.
A: Kaitue – Like any smart investor,
marina developers are looking for
long-lasting solutions that require
low maintenance and therefore offer
great value over time. Our marina
products not only have a long design
lifespan, but also allow for marina
reconfiguration if needed over time to
adapt to changing needs or growing
demand. There is also a sustainability
advantage: refurbishing existing marina
infrastructure extends the lifespan of
the marina with minimal additional load
on the environment.
Our experience of working on
The first phase of DB Marina in
Taalintehdas at the heart of the beautiful
Finnish archipelago was installed in 2020.
The marina is exposed to south-east winds
and waves, and requires the protection of a
Marinetek breakwater.
challenging and large
projects in various
environments around the
world over the past three
decades has taught us
to adapt and engineer
perfect solutions for all
projects. With that knowhow
and experience, we
can certainly meet any
marina developer’s needs.
Q: Which particular geographical
area is currently performing best for
Marinetek? Why do you think this is?
A: Suoranta – We have a strong hold
in parts of the Nordic market and also
in the Mediterranean. That is partly due
to our long presence in these markets
but also thanks to our ability to give
customers high quality products. Of
course, we see great growth pockets
in all geographical areas, not only
in the markets where we have been
present for decades. We believe that
all geographical areas have room for
growth and we want to be part of that
journey with our customers.
Q: Have you any plans to change
the existing product line or factory
facilities?
Karri Kaitue (left) and Santeri Suoranta are embracing the
opportunity to take Marinetek to the next level.
A: Suoranta – We have nine production
locations and those are geographically
spread over a wide area. There are
multiple aspects affecting the number
and location of these facilities, driven
by the thought of how we can serve our
customers better. For the time being,
we don’t have any big plans on the
table but we will keep our eyes open
regarding change.
A: Kaitue – We aim to strengthen our
role as a solution provider, creating
long-lasting partnerships with our
clients. We intend to use our knowledge
and expertise to enable our customers
to meet the increasing demands of their
customers, and to excel in promoting
sustainability.
SPONSORED FEATURE: MARINETEK