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Contact information Volume 14, Number 65 February 2026

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

The Leisure Marine Association (MENA), a non-profit body under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, has gained in respect and influence both in the Middle East and North Africa since it was established in 2021. As a member of ICOMIA and an affiliate of The Yacht Harbour Association, MENA represents over 120 members, including marinas, boatyards, brokers, managers and marine service providers. Guided by a ten-member elected Board of Directors, the Association works closely with key government entities to strengthen policy, enhance transparency and position the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area as a leading destination for global yachting.

On 12 February, MENA announced that Xclusive Yachts had signed as an Annual Silver Sponsor for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to the growth and development of the marine industry across the region. Founded in 2006, Xclusive Yachts has grown into one of its most established yacht charter and luxury marine experience providers. Supported by a team of more than 600 professionals, the company manages and operates an extensive fleet of over 120 boats and luxury yachts. As part of its continued growth, Xclusive Yachts is expanding its superyacht portfolio to further strengthen its position as an industry leader known for excellence, safety and world-class maritime experiences.

As one of the UAE’s leading yacht charter and luxury marine experience providers, Xclusive Yachts continues to play an active role in elevating standards, enhancing visibility and strengthening collaboration within the yachting ecosystem. Through this sponsorship, Xclusive Yachts will actively support initiatives, including industry workshops, policy dialogue, networking events and strategic engagement with key stakeholders across the region.

MENA remains committed to serving as a collective voice for the marine industry, promoting advocacy, education, data-driven insights and sustainable growth. The continued support of industry leaders such as Xclusive Yachts will enable the Association to further its mission and expand its regional impact.

Wyndham Tops, Senior Director at Red Sea Global and Chairman of MENA, welcomed Xclusive Yachts as an Annual Silver Sponsor for 2026 and stated that its support reflected the collaborative spirit of our industry and a shared commitment to the steady growth and development of the marine sector across the region.

The partnership marks another positive step toward strengthening the UAE’s marine sector and fostering meaningful industry collaboration.

Five gold anchors for London marina

For the third year in succession, St Katharine Docks Marina in the centre of London has been awarded Five Gold Anchor status. This esteemed marina accreditation, recognising outstanding customer services and facilities, is a scheme run by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), that assesses a marina’s quality of facilities, customer service and infrastructure. In late October, the Docks were subject to a rigorous assessment with all elements of the marina and operations audited.

Marina Manager Tom Lord explained, “We are delighted to announce that we have successfully renewed our TYHA Gold Anchor accreditation at the Five Gold Anchor level. This recognition counts St Katharine Docks Marina among the highest level of marina facilities across the UK and abroad. Ongoing accreditation at this level is testament to the consistent effort put in across the whole site, from the various teams that contribute to its daily operation. The marina team are very proud to have achieved renewal of this prestigious industry accreditation and remain dedicated to providing the best possible marina experience to our berth-holders and visitors at our historic marina”. The Gold Anchor Scheme has been developed by the marina industry with the specific objective of raising standards and providing customercentric services. The Scheme assists marinas to position and differentiate

themselves in the marketplace. Participation also provides a global performance benchmarking that contributes to continual business improvement. For consumers, Gold Anchor helps in their evaluation and selection of marinas aligned with their needs. Marinas entering the Gold Anchor scheme can choose to self-assess against the core scheme criteria or be independently assessed by one of the expert assessor team.

Occupying three historic interlinked basins, St Katharine Docks Marina provides 185 berths for vessels up

Progress on Paphos

There are signs that the longawaited Paphos marina, a project that the Government of Cyprus hopes will finally turn the Potima area of Kissonerga into a major yachting hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, will finally make progress.

Four bidders are now vying for the project, which will be developed through a long-term concession agreement under the DBFOT model – design, build, finance, operate and eventually transfer back to

the state. They are MAN Enterprise Cyprus, Cusano Mare, Celicandia and Orestis Fintiklis.

If plans are realised, the marina will be built on state-owned land in Potima and cover about 165,000 square metres. At full capacity, the facility would be able to host up to 1,000 leisure craft, serviced by onshore facilities designed to meet what officials describe as ‘high standard’ international specifications.

to 40 metres long, as a visitor or on long-term berth contracts. The marina offers outstanding facilities and services along with a social calendar of enjoyable nautical events and all-year-round activities. Opened in 1828, the Thomas Telford-designed docks were once one of the busiest ports in the UK, renowned for handling luxury goods, sugar, rum, spices, perfumes, wines and tea. Today, St. Katharine Docks has evolved into a thriving waterside community and offers great facilities in an iconic setting. As the leading

central London marina, visitors can enjoy the unique experience of sailing the Thames and mooring right next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

THYA’s assessor, Barnaby Hayward, added: “As one of the city’s most diverse and dynamic marinas, St Katharine Docks continues to set the standard for excellence in the UK and international marina community. Congratulations to the entire team at IGY St Katharine Docks Marina on achieving this outstanding milestone once again”.

MDL Marinas continues to invest

Afurther £6.35 million of investment during the 2025/26 berthing season, has been confirmed by MDL Marinas, reinforcing its long-term commitment to improving facilities, infrastructure and services across its UK marina network.

Between April and October, MDL invested £4.38 million, with an additional £1.97 million already committed for completion by year-end. These works form part of the company’s wider £40 million, five-year investment plan, designed to enhance marina operations, support berth-holders and tenants, and ensure the network remains fit for the future.

This season’s investment spans a broad range of improvements, from upgrading customer facilities and modernising operational equipment to strengthening quay walls and delivering sustainability and technology enhancements. Refurbishment works, including significant upgrades at Hamble Point Marina, continue MDL’s focus

on improving customer comfort and convenience.

Ongoing dredging across several marinas supports safe navigation and maintains reliable access for a wide variety of vessels.

Key investments in operational equipment include dry stack improvements and a new fuel tank facility at Sparkes Marina on Hayling Island, telehandler replacements at Hamble Point and Saxon Wharf in Southampton, and pump-out and fuel infrastructure upgrades at Penton Hook Marina on the River Thames.

Major infrastructure works include the redesign of the marina office at Hamble Point, the expansion of the marina office at Northney on Hayling Island, roof repairs at Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth, and the stabilisation of the entrance road and creek at Bray Marina in Windsor.

Pontoon and quay wall enhancements has seen extensive pontoon replacement and re-decking at Saxon Wharf, Shamrock Quay and Hamble Point in Southampton,

Woolverstone Marina in Ipswich and Penton Hook and Bray on the River Thames, alongside quay wall reconstruction at Sparkes Marina, with upcoming repair works scheduled to the quay wall at Cobb’s Quay in Poole.

Further pontoon and redecking enhancements are planned at Penton Hook, Hamble Point, Mercury, Northney and Queen Anne’s Battery marinas, with new fuel pontoons and fuel storage facilities also being delivered at Penton Hook and Northney marinas.

MDL continues to expand its photovoltaic capacity, with a 1,018 kWP solar installation at Queen Anne’s Battery and further solar investment committed at Saxon Wharf.

Ongoing improvements to customer connectivity continue across several sites, including enhanced WiFi infrastructure at Mercury, Cobb’s Quay, Penton Hook, Brixham, Queen Anne’s Battery and Torquay Marina.

Commenting on the investment

programme, Tim Mayer, Sales and Marketing Director at MDL Marinas, said: “Our priority is to keep investing in the areas that matter most to our berth-holders and tenants. This year’s programme reflects that focus, with improvements across pontoons, infrastructure, sustainability and customer facilities. These aren’t headline projects for the sake of it – they are practical upgrades that enhance day-to-day experience across the whole network.”

He added, “With our £40 million, five-year investment plan well under way, we’re committed to ensuring our marinas remain safe, modern and enjoyable places to spend time, both now and in the years ahead”.

As MDL enters the next phase of its multi-year investment strategy, further projects are planned across the estate, including additional sustainability initiatives, improved customer services and continued renewal of critical infrastructure.

Underwater clean-up at Dubai marina

On 6 December, D-Marin partnered with Emirates Diving Association for the second underwater clean-up at Port De La Mer Marina, which is located just ten minutes from downtown Dubai and only 15

minutes from the city’s international airport. The collaborative effort removed 194.4 kg of debris, reinforcing the marina’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable operations.

A team of 42 volunteers, including 35 divers and eight surface crew, removed construction waste, plastics and other debris from the water.

D-Marin continues to advance sustainability through ongoing clean-ups, environmental education, green technologies and its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 42% by 2030.

A partnership of Havens

Haven Knox-Johnston and Yacht Havens have announced an exciting new collaboration. By working closely together, the two companies will be providing berth-holders and trade tenants across the nine Yacht Havens’ marinas with boat and marine trade insurance, providing highly competitive, great value cover to meet their needs.

As two of the most recognisable and highly-respected brands in the marine industry, both businesses share deep family roots and decades of experience serving the marine industry dating back to 1978 when Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was instrumental in transforming the inner basin of Troon into the successful marina it is today. Their shared enthusiasm for boating, along with their commitment to fantastic customer service and the best possible products are said to make the new collaboration an ideal match.

Further strengthening these ties, the Haven Knox-Johnston Specialist branch based in Plymouth has relocated to the Yacht Haven site in the city, bringing even closer support and expertise to berth-holders and marine businesses in the region.

Haven Knox-Johnston clients will automatically enjoy a 10% discount on policies when introduced through one of the Yacht Haven marinas, plus an additional 10% discount as a

UK marina berth-holder. Clients will have direct access to underwriters for quick, expert decisions and a superb claims service to resolve issues should the worst happen.

Marine Trade tenants of Yacht Havens will also have easy access to Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial’s team of industry experts, who can help them identify their specific business risks and ensure that they have appropriate and well-priced

cover in place to protect against them.

Paul Knox-Johnston, Sales and Marketing Manager, said: “We are excited to partner with the team at Yacht Havens. This partnership brings together two trusted brands, each with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service. By combining our expertise and shared commitment to excellence, we look forward to delivering even greater value and experiences for our customers”.

Jonathan Cook, Group Marketing Manager for Yacht Havens, added: “The new partnership with Haven Knox-Johnston reinforces our commitment to a fully-serviced, accessible and secure boating experience for our berth-holders. As a long-standing brand, already trusted by thousands of boaters to protect their pride and joy, we believe our berth-holders and trade tenants will be in safe hands with Haven Knox-Johnston”.

A pair of awards for D-Marin

Two major environmental milestones have been achieved by D-Marin, with Marsa Al Arab becoming Dubai’s only Blue Flag-certified marina and Marasi Bay Marina earning Gold Anchor status, reinforcing D-Marin’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

The Blue Flag certification is a global initiative established by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). It is awarded to beaches and marinas that show a strong commitment to protecting the marine environment through effective waste management, clean water practices and community engagement efforts.

Selcuk Balci, D-Marin Dubai Managing Director. said: “We are so pleased to receive such important accreditations – they really reflect the values of everyone at our marinas, who are so passionate about protecting the waters we all depend on.”

Marsa Al Arab Marina is an ultraluxury destination located at the tip of a peninsula in the heart of Dubai’s

largest private beach, offering 82 berths for yachts up to 61 metres, with views of the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

D-Marin UAE Marinas’ sustainability approach encompasses comprehensive underwater clean-ups with professional divers, strict wastemanagement practices, modern black and grey water pump-out procedures and continuous investments in renewable energy solutions.

The Gold Anchor accreditation,

awarded to Marasi Bay Marina, is an internationally-recognised rating scheme that assesses marinas on their services, environmental performance and overall operational excellence.

“We believe luxury shouldn’t come at the expense of the environment,” continued Balci. “Our guests increasingly want to know that they are making decisions that align with their own values, so being able to offer them marinas that meet high environmental standards means they can enjoy their time on the

Plymouth Boat Fest to return

The organisers of the South-West of England’s major boat show, the Yacht Havens Group, have announced it will return this year after a successful inaugural event in June, 2025.

Plymouth Boat Fest attracted over 50 exhibiting companies and 30 vessels, ranging from marine technology to leisure, services, conservation and more. This year’s event is scheduled to take place at Plymouth Yacht Haven on 20 June.

Announcing the event, the organisers spoke of plans for expansion. Steve Cox from Plymouth Yacht Haven said that last year was a great starting point for Plymouth Boat Fest, adding that it became a showcase for the West Country’s broad maritime sector with companies looking to not only showcase their vessels, products and services, but engage the local community for future skills and

employment. He added, “This year’s show will build on these foundations, as well as increased ticket capacity and, by popular demand, expanding the on-water demonstration schedule”.

Early plans include the expansion of the Marine Technology Zone, highlighting Plymouth’s growing

reputation in the marine autonomy sector. Supported by Turnchapel Wharf, the home of UK maritime autonomy, the zone will include demonstrations of remotelyoperated and autonomous vessels, as well as on-water displays showcasing the capabilities of the sector. The on-water area will also be

water with total peace of mind.” These accreditations align with D-Marin’s wider ESG programme, which has been recognised with a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, placing the company among the top 6% of leisure industry businesses globally for sustainability performance.

As D-Marin UAE continues to expand its commitment to environmental excellence, these awards mark a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards sustainable luxury yachting in the region.

expanded with additional pontoon space allocated to the show, inviting more vessels to be on-display. Onwater exhibitors from 2025 included Princess Motor Yacht Sales, The Island Trust’s 96 ft tall ship, Plymouth RNLI lifeboat, Wolf Rock Boat Company and Cattewater Harbour Commissioners’ vessels. To support continued growth, the organisers have also launched a new stand-alone website (www. plymouthboatfest.co.uk) dedicated exclusively to the event. The platform brings together exhibitor information, visitor guides, ticketing information and the latest show updates, reflecting the long-term commitment to establishing the Boat Fest as a key date in the South-West’s maritime calendar. “Creating a stand-alone website underlines our ambition to grow the show year-on-year and provide a central hub for everyone involved,” commented Steve Cox.

NOTICEBOARD

TransEurope Marinas contribute to the Blue Economy

In early December, TransEurope Marinas was invited to participate in the EMODnet Open Conference, joining a panel discussion entitled ‘EMODnet for Research Innovation and the Blue Economy’ on the role of the recreational boating industry in Europe’s marine data landscape.

The Conference was also an opportunity to launch the EMODnet Vision 2035, a forward-looking roadmap developed by the EMODnet community, which supports the goals of the European Ocean Pact and aims to strengthen the EMOD-

MDL expands Otium loyalty programme

The Otium loyalty programme operated by MDL Marinas has expanded with 12 new partners, taking the total number to more than 50 and giving members access to an even wider range of boating products, services and lifestyle rewards. The expansion follows another strong year for the scheme, with Otium members earning 1.6 million points in 2025 alone and redeeming 1.2 million points during the same period. Since the scheme launched in 2020, more than 5.5 million points have been earned, with 3.8 million points already redeemed, demonstrating how MDL is actively investing in real, tangible benefits for berth-holders through the programme.

This level of redemption highlights the value of the scheme, with MDL effectively funding meaningful rewards that reduce everyday boating costs and unlock premium experiences for members across its marina network.

Among the new partners joining Otium are Britannia Events, Clipper Marine, Compare Yacht Insurance, Fairview Sailing, Fox’s Yacht Sales, Powerboat & RIB, Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Sailing Logic and White Dot Sailing, alongside several Port Hamble and Woolverstonebased marine service providers.

network’s capacity to provide the evidence base for sustainable ocean management, which is the data backbone supporting the development of Maritime Spatial Plans (MSP).

The BIA has worked consistently over recent years to support and advocated to Crown Lands to improve outcomes for the marina and boatyard sector in New South Wales, Australia. There is no doubt structural change in government can be challenging and effort to date has spanned working with two Ministers to support restructure in Crown Lands (2019), then helping shape the Crown Lands Strategic Plan (2021), providing input to the review of the Crown Lands Management Act in 2021 and welcoming the Crown Lands Reform announcement in 2022. The aim has always been to bring key elements of Crown Lands management of marinas/ boatyards into alignment with marinas operating on land owned by Transport for NSW, with

Despite this comprehensive undertaking, marinas are currently absent from this data network, a lack of visibility that complicates efforts by the sector to have an active role in international frameworks like MSP. TransEurope Marinas are now working with EMODnet to address this omission by requesting that national associations contribute basic data for mapping the sector across Europe.

M-Marinas completes its growth mandate for Nakheel

M-Marinas by Porto Montenegro has completed its management term with Nakheel Marinas, now part of Dubai Holding, having fulfilled its operational and strategic mandate under the Marina Management Agreement. This handover aligns with Nakheel’s integration into Dubai Holding, marking a natural transition as the marinas enter their next phase under the Group’s wider leisure-marine strategy.

Over the past two years, M-Marinas has applied its international expertise to improve performance across both Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands Marinas, delivering year-on-year growth in occupancy and profitability while raising service standards and operational consistency.

At Palm Jumeirah, previously under-activated facilities were repositioned as active member-focused hubs with a full calendar of social and on-water events. Dubai Islands Marina, launched from a standing start with no surrounding development, achieved strong early occupancy and visibility.

During its tenure, M-Marinas introduced new operational systems, staff training frameworks and customer-service processes based on its award-winning practices in Porto Montenegro, helping to lift overall service, safety and customer experience standards across the portfolio.

BIA update on Crown Lands management of marinas/boatyards

variations as required to meet the different legislative framework for Crown land.

The latest update for members is that BIA and other industry stakeholders had a very productive workshop with Crown Lands on 21 October, last year, where the key outcomes were: review of Crown Lands new Commercial Lease Framework; update on recent Aboriginal Land Claims High Court Judgement; and Land Owners Consent streamlining.

The meeting identified key work to move forward that includes a review of a BIA-approved Template Document Set covering the following: Marina Lease; Sublease; Maintenance Plan; and Berthing Agreement.

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Elsan discharge facility installed on floating harbour in Bristol

Boat-owners in the central area of Bristol have been asking for an Elsan disposal facility for some time now - the next nearest one is some distance away. Bristol City council recently contracted Warwickshire-based Marine Sanitation Specialist LeeSan to install one of its systems on the

floating harbour at Temple Back*.

This is situated on a diverted section of the famous River Avon, which runs through the centre of the city. However, the City Council only own the floating pontoon on which the unit is situated, so this meant that the installation could not be based on land.

The team at LeeSan are used to

overcoming such challenges and the solution they arrived at was to load the new system on to a work boat at the harbour office and then ‘sail’ it down the river and into place on the pontoon.

The new facility is an LSPortaway stainless Elsan vandal-proof unit with transfer tank, including a submersible pump. It is fitted with

its own operation panel, has full flush capability and a rinse hose on a non-concussive tap for cleaning the sink and rinsing cassettes. It has been installed next to the existing 13-year-old LS60W pump-out station, which still looks virtually as good as the day it was installed and, more importantly, is still in perfect working order.

Karl Sutcliffe, Technical Director of LeeSan, commented: “This is just another example of how we can use our experience and expertise to overcome location and installation challenges for clients. When there is a perceived challenge, our team can nearly always offer a practical and workable solution. We think this set-up looks very good and is yet another step towards helping boat-owners to keep our rivers and waterways clean and pollution free”, Lee Sanitation Ltd sales@leesan.com www.leesan.com

*This is a street that houses a major commercial development initiated by Bristol Development Corporation in 1989 under the name Quay Point until 1995. In that year, it was handed over to English Partnerships, under whom development eventually started in 1998. It is bounded by Temple Way to the West and Temple Meads railway station to the

South-East; to the North-East the development was limited by Bristol Floating Harbour until 2002, when development of Temple Quay North started on the harbour’s other side. In 2012 the whole area became part of Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone. An S-shaped footbridge named Valentine Bridge, supported by a raking mast, was built across

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the harbour in 2000 and another footbridge, Meads Reach, was constructed in 2000. This was made from stainless steel covered in 55,000 perforations, which create vivid lighting effects at night. The surface was given dimples for slip resistance, but in 2015 it was coated with polyurea to provide a safer non-slip surface.

Increased service capabilities for premier marina

Located in Richmond, California, Svendsen’s Bay Marine (SBM) is widely recognised as the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier boatyard. In conjunction with the recent expansion of its facility, the team at SBM also increased service capabilities with the addition of a Marine Travelift 100BFMII (100 metric ton capacity) mobile boat hoist. The new unit joins another 100BFMII already in place and, with the new addition, the yard has been able to improve operational efficiency, increase haul-out flexibility and strengthen its ability to meet growing demand across recreational, commercial and government operations.

SBM was formed through the merger of two boatyards: Svendsen’s Boatworks, founded in 1963; and Bay Marine Boatworks, which has operated at the Richmond location since 1992. Today, the facility operates the Bay’s highest capacity haul-out, California’s only dedicated yacht paint booth and offers a wide range of special services. These include a metal shop, rig shop, Marine Chandlery and Northern California’s largest marine engine facility.

Bill Elliott, President of SBM,

explained the strategic role of the new boat hoist in supporting the yard’s mission. “Absolute Customer Satisfaction. Our primary goal is to ensure that customers leave the facility absolutely satisfied with their experience,” said Elliott. He added, “The addition of the new Marine Travelift provides flexibility in the daily haul and launch schedule, providing the versatility for additional lifts on any given day”.

Prior to acquiring the 100BFMII, the yard was limited in the number of movements it could make in a day, which created scheduling challenges due to demand. The new machine reduces that challenge by enabling short haul-and-hang work, block spot painting and faster transitions between lifts. “After doubling our yard space the new hoist, with wireless remote and extended top beam, was essential to our ability to

service the full yard,” said Elliott.

The new Marine Travelift mobile boat hoist is tailored to SBM’s operational needs, with two key customisations – a wireless remote control and a top beam extension. “Our previous lift had the wireless remote and, with the operational efficiencies it provides, our operators don’t want to be without it,” explained Elliott. “And the top beam extension was a must-have to save time by avoiding the need to remove the headstay on large sailboats.”

The investment in this new boat hoist is the latest in a longstanding relationship, which dates to 1998 when SBM bought its first Marine Travelift. “Travelift makes a good product, which is why we’ve continued to come back over the years for new equipment,” Elliott emphasized.

As SBM continues to grow and evolve, the company continues to choose Marine Travelift to satisfy its boat handling needs, knowing the equipment plays a central role in helping to achieve that all-important Absolute Customer Satisfaction. Marine Travelift Inc sales@marinetravelift.com www.marinetravelift.com

WORLD LEADERS IN WATERWAY CLEANUP

Water Witch provide Marinas, Harbour Authorities, Waterway management and waterfront resort operations with cost-effective, efficient solutions for the management and cleanup of the marine environment by employing the firm’s tried and tested range of customisable craft.

The multi-purpose range of workboats and trash-skimmers can perform many functions, including debris collection, aquatic weed harvesting, trash removal, mobile pump-out, oil spill response and marina maintenance roles.

These craft are supported by a worldwide network of experienced distributors and technical representatives.

What’s new in workboats?

A selection of adaptable workboats and tenders designed for debris collection, pollution control and a variety of maintenance and transport duties around marinas.

Ecotank – Monawa

Specialists in marina, harbour and riverside mooring areas, Ecotank and Monawa are experts in preserving the water environment and have developed the innovative, multi-service EcoBarge for pumping out liquid waste such as hydrocarbons, collecting solid waste and rapidly intervening when an emergency occurs.

Powered by a 60 hp motor, it is fitted with a peristaltic pump operating at 100-300 litres per minute and can carry up to 4,000 litres of liquid or four tons of solid waste.

Its overall length is 6.50 metres and has a beam of 2.48 metres. Ecotank - Monawa info@monawa.fr www.monawa.fr

Efinor Sea Cleaner

The range of aluminium multiservice vessels built by Efinor Sea Cleaner includes the Water Waste Collector 100, which is designed for the recovery of green algae close to the coast in shallow draft areas. It can also collect other types of vegetation such as sargassum and solid waste.

In operation, A row of mats lifts the algae above the deck at the bow of the vessel. Three belts are equipped with wheels at the lower ends to automatically adjust to the water level. These belts are driven by a kinematic system with two linear cylinders to raise the belts during navigation. Two transverse belts return the seaweed collected by the bow belts to a final belt that consigns the algae to a dumping area for disposal.

In addition to algae/waste recovery, the vessel can also be used for fire-fighting, cleaning docks and towing.

Powered by a 325 hp motor, the Water Waste Collector 100 has an overall length of 11.00 metres and has a beam of 4.50 metres.

Efinor Sea Cleaner contact.esc@efinor.com www.efinorseacleaner.com

Five Aluminium Boat & Engineering

The Scavenger E15 electric boat from this Singapore-based manufacturer is constructed from marine grade aluminium alloy, which is recyclable at the end of its service life, thus contributing to a sustainable world. It is designed and constructed with an electric rotating stainless-steel bascule filter cage for effortless collection of floating debris.

Intended for use by marinas committed to become Five Gold Anchor accredited and achieving the Green World Award, the company’s Scavenger E15 assists marina operators to clean up their marina environment with zero or minimum carbon footprints and zero emissions.

The craft has a length of 4.50 metres and a beam of 2.20 metres. Its 4 kW electric motor gives a top speed of between 4-5 knots.

Five Aluminium Boat & Engineering sales@fiveab.com.sg www.fiveab.com.sg

Water Witch

A family-owned business, Water Witch provides efficient, cost-

effective solutions to help clean up the marine environment and is estimated to have cleared more than two million tonnes of plastic trash from the ocean. Over 200 of the company’s debris collection and trash retrieval workboats operate around the

world, including Hong Kong, New York, Cape Town, Kuwait and London. Its range of workboats has been developed to offer users a versatile, multi-purpose craft or pontoon boat that can perform a wide variety of duties in addition to removing trash and floating debris from marinas, harbours and rivers.

The Versi-Cat workboat is extremely adaptable for applications such as providing a fast response to marina pollution, supplying a mobile pump-out service, raising moorings (with removeable lifting frame), diving and maintenance support.

The design incorporates various ‘pods’ that sit between the twin

hulls, enabling many tasks to be undertaken. The pod system allows heavy items to be loaded directly on to the quayside and lifted aboard the vessel via a crane with no need to manhandle the equipment to the water.

Water Witch info@waterwitch.com www.waterwitch.com

Whaley

Made in The Netherlands, the Whaley Model 620 workboat is made from strong rotomoulded High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and offers a durable, lowmaintenance and safe solution for daily operations in the marina.

It is also popular as a tender or support vessel for larger yachts as its compact size and light weight makes it easy to transport and use. In this role, the boat combines functionality with convenience and offers enough space to comfortably carry passengers and cargo between the yacht and shore.

The Whaley 620 offers excellent stability, high load capacity and predictable handling, making

it suitable for demanding professional applications, Designed as a robust, multi-purpose platform, it can be configured for various layouts and engine options, allowing it to be tailored to specific operational requirements. It is 6.20 metres in length and can be suppled in red, dark grey, light grey and signal yellow.

Whaley info@whaley.com www.whaley.com

Putting the WOW into marina design

By Dan Natchez, CMP*

Every marina operator and owner believes that they have a great marina. Some boast they have the best and most facilities have at least one attribute that, in their opinion, gives credence to the perspective.

Let me suggest that a WOW marina is not dependent upon how big it is, whether it is an independent or chain, whether its location is on the coast, a lake, reservoir, or river, what climate it is in or, for that matter, what that one special attribute is – even if that happens to be the marina having its own lighthouse, casino or air strip!

There are numerous design components that go into creating a

WOW facility, but the overwhelming factor ultimately is FUNCTIONALITY.

Unfortunately, the world in which we live tends to focus on the negative. When one turns on the news, it concentrates on the problems of the day, not what was great about the day. Ask someone about their plane trip and a typical rection is, “It was ok, but, a child cried, the temperature was too cold or too warm, the seat was not comfortable, the plane was late and/or the security lines took forever”. It is rare for most people to focus on the positive and that approach also applies to customers’ conscious and subconscious views about a marina.

The fact is there are numerous aspects of marina design and it is sort of like putting a jigsaw puzzle together – if all the pieces do not fit properly you have an incomplete puzzle. A friend of mine is a jigsaw puzzle fanatic and gets very caught up putting them together. At times, though, she will get a puzzle where the pieces are poorly cut and don’t fit together well, and there have been occasions where I have seen her trying to squeeze in a piece that just does not fit. Even worse is where one or more pieces are just plain missing. In such cases, the end result is awkward and there is just no way to reach the meaningful completion of the puzzle, which can

be incredibly frustrating. Putting the WOW into marina design is making sure all the components fit together and work in unison. The best compliment that I have ever received as a marina designer was when a marina customer was asked what do you like or dislike about the marina –and getting the answer, “…it just works,” which to me means that there were no negatives of things not working to focus on and that is not an easy achievement!

Security and safety

Some of the most common elements of marina design include having a secure and safe facility. This

includes shelter from adverse wave conditions and exposure to significant storms. Some facilities have natural sheltering, but many are not as fortunate and wave protection is needed, which is not an inexpensive design element. Having a meaningful

wave study and choosing the most appropriate attenuation is key, with the most effective, but also the most expensive, solution typically being rubble mound breakwaters. In some locations with waves not exceeding three feet, floating attenuators

may be appropriate. Choosing the most meaningful and cost-effective approach needs to consider the various elements, including although not limited to water depth, various wave types and directions, entrance widths, as well as the types of boats

desired for the facility.

Creating a safe environment is more than just designing for safety from the water – it also includes providing safety from the land and, depending upon the location, can include such elements

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as fencing, security cameras, lighting, as well as on and off hour staffing, all undertaken in a manner that provides the feeling of security, while at the same time not making the facility feel like a prison or otherwise unwelcoming environment.

Choosing the appropriate pontoons, such as fixed or floating, associated anchoring and types of materials, is also very important. Again, there are numerous options, but in all cases they need to provide a feeling, look and reality of being as solid and stable as possible, thereby providing customers with comfort and security while walking the berthing areas, and confidence that their boats are moored to something secure. It also means focusing on the widths of the docks since nobody is inspired by too narrow docks.

For floating docks, the dock connections are important, as are the types, amounts and placements of flotation, which must provide stability while allowing for water elevation, fluctuations and various wave conditions. The connections are often a source of tripping, and most do not meet barrier-free/handicap requirements, but they can be worked out with

some extra effort.

With respect to the actual walking surfaces, there are again numerous options and, with careful selection, one can help prevent future warping and/or sagging issues for board decking, and cracking, spalling and chipping for concrete. For decking, many use the thinnest (e.g. 1 inch x 6 inch) timber or composite materials with stringers placed at 18-30 inches on centre. Narrower spacing of stringers as well as using thicker (e.g. 2 inch x 6 inch) decking is more desirable in eliminating

For floating docks, the dock connections are important, as are the types, amounts and placements of flotation, which must provide stability while allowing for water elevation, fluctuations and various wave conditions.

future issues. While wood decking is typically less expensive with more strength than other types of decking, it is important to note that, in many cases, the wood today does not have the same properties as decades ago, so shop carefully.

As one is going through the design and material selection process, incorporating sustainability, longevity and maintenance issues is relatively easy, and can be economically helpful in the overall project costs, as well as over time. It can affect not only large ticket items, but also simple and low cost items. Many tend to concentrate on specific aspects of a design element without thinking about its sustainability, longevity and maintenance, all of which can impact functionality.

Making sure berths are wide enough and the finger piers are long enough for the intended boats is fundamental to ensuring that the intended pathways remain free from clutter and overhanging boat bows and bowsprits, which not only provides for a better customer feel, but also helps avoid many potential lawsuits. Location, heights and sufficient electrical, water, and other utilities, as well as types

of connections and handles are important for ease of use. There are both electric codes, as well as disabled accessibility requirements that can help provide for safer and improved use of the utilities.

Accessibility requirements

For the transition from the upland to the water, it is important to provide a feeling of firmness and ease of use, as most boaters are arriving or departing with arms full of gear and/or using carts. The use of steps should always be avoided if possible. For floating facilities, gangways are the most used approach. Providing transition plates on the top and bottom in a manner that provides a smooth transition is important. While walking, people typically look straight ahead – they do not look down. This makes tripping on uneven surfaces a risk, which provides one of the most common lawsuits against marinas. There are also accessibility requirements for gangways leading to berths, which fundamentally translates to no steps or tripping hazards.

While the increasing availability of 5G mobile ‘phone service is starting to provide some alternatives, the availability of meaningful Wi-Fi is still the number one

issue most marina customers complain about. The world has changed and everything is getting connected through one’s ‘phone. When connections do not work immediately, intermediately or, perish the thought, not at all, be prepared for the onslaught of complaints. Worse still, customers focus on it when talking with others and they are always looking for places that have great Wi-Fi, which are unfortunately rare.

Prior to Wi-Fi, bathrooms were the number one thing on customers’ minds. The outhouse approach is no longer acceptable in most circumstances. Creating attractive bathrooms and, particularly for transients, with showers and laundry facilities, is extremely meaningful for customers and their guests. These are a major topic of discussion for transients when checking in with other boaters. Creating attractive and functional restrooms is relatively easy these days, with modern materials available that can provide a very inviting facility, at relatively modest cost and which are now much easier to keep clean.

Importance of signage

Signage is important for both the upland and in-water facilities. Unfortunately, we are in an era of sign pollution, which turns off many and, at some point, the signs are basically not read. Making them informative and attractive with bright lettering is easy. There are many postings required for legal purposes and putting those in a dedicated area(s), such as a bulletin board(s) that is conspicuous, but perhaps not front and centre, can satisfy the legal requirements while at the same time separating them from the signs that are more meaningful for customers’ use for directions and warnings. Many facilities forget that marinas are in the hospitality business. Amongst other implications, which means that when a customer enters, their view and experience of a facility within the first 30 seconds creates an impression in one’s mind (consciously or subconsciously): “This is going to be great!”; “Ugh, did I make a mistake?”; or “Eh, it’s just OK”. In the next 30 seconds to

one minute that initial impression is reinforced or changed and within a couple of minutes the impression is cemented and becomes almost impossible to change.

From a design vantage point, that impression is extremely important and favourable impressions can be achieved not only by the design and facades of the buildings, but also through well thought out and organised site layout and landscaping. Marinas are also required to implement various stormwater and other pollution control activities. Combining these requirements and desires is relatively easy, which can present an inviting appearance upon coming to the facility, whether from land or water, as well as inside the facility, while at the same time considering various required controls. For instance, creating a vegetated berm along the waterfront can control stormwater while presenting an aesthetically-pleasing atmosphere. Indeed, there are many regulatory requirements that need to be incorporated into design, such as accessibility, health & safety, using acceptable materials, shading, water circulation and the list goes on. While they can seem daunting at times, with real thought and planning, they can often be helpful in the long run.

Again, if we had to define putting the WOW into marina design in one word, it would be functionality. Putting all the pieces together and having them work and function together provides for the kind of seamless approach that customers will appreciate and be willing to pay for. That said, the design is, of course, only part of the equation, so in our next article we’ll dive into putting the WOW into marina operations!

*DanNatchez,CMP,isPresidentof Daniel S.Natchez and Associates Inc,aninternationalenvironmental waterfrontdesignconsulting companyspecialisinginthedesign of marinas and marina resorts throughouttheworld.Hecanbe contactedonTel:+19146985678, byWhatsAppat+19143811234,by E-mail:dan.n@dsnainc.comoronhis Website: www.dsnainc.com

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Skanörs Hamn, Sweden

Located just South of Malmö on the extreme South-Western tip of Sweden, Skanörs Hamn was constructed between 1879-81 and has undergone a transformation over the years, evolving from a harbour for fishing boats in the 13th century to a modern marina for leisure craft today. Two years ago, the municipality of Vellinge, which oversees the harbour, recently sought to improve and strengthen its infrastructure in partnership with Gothenburg-based SF Marina.

The project involved replacing the aging fixed wooden docks with state-of-the-art floating concrete pontoons, measuring 220 metres in total length and three metres in width. The pontoons featured galvanized steel Y-finger booms, providing 165 well-protected berths. SF Marina’s innovative design optimised space within the basin, accommodating an additional 20 guest berths for visitors at minimal extra cost. The pontoons were secured with 200 mm and 400 mm

piles as the water is too shallow for a mooring line system.

Prior to the reconstruction, Skanörs Hamn had two main piers with Mediterranean-style mooring and space for additional boats along the harbour basin’s wall. The docking process was considered too much of a burden for boat-owners, especially for those with outboard engines, who found it challenging to safely board and disembark from their vessels.

In 2023, the configuration was

changed to comprise four main jetties. One jetty 50 m long x 3.25 m wide uses SF1230 floating concrete pontoons. The remaining are series SF1030 pontoons: 50, 52 and 55 m long x 3.25 m wide. These were installed by SF Pontona Sweden, which also added finger piers and Y-boom fingers with floats to accommodate approximately 120 boats. The company also delivered and installed a dinghy dock on the quay adjacent to the launch ramp. Just 19 km from Malmö and 22

km from Denmark, Skanörs Hamn offers recreational boat-owners access to the pristine, white beaches of the surrounding area, which has been called the Swedish Riviera, as well as the scenic Øresund strait.

The attractive town of Skanör and its shops, restaurants and historic sites is just a short walk from the marina.

Skanörs Hamn

hamnkapten@skanorshamn.se www.skanorshamn.se

Naval Tecno Sud Boat Stand

Naval Tecno Sud Boat Stand specialises in the design, production and supply of equipment for use in boatyards and to store and transport leisure craft in marinas. It offers a high quality range of cradles, boat stands, safety steps, work platforms dry stack storage racks and fixed and mobile booths for painting and other maintenance tasks. Versatile boat trailers, both self-propelled and towable, are also available.

Naval Tecno Sud Boat Stand Srl, Via Damiano Chiesa 53, 70020 Bitritto (BA), Italy. Tel: +39 393 5493586 E-mail: navaltecnosudboatstand@gmail.com

Modular GRP fixed jetty kits

The modular GRP fixed jetty kits for inland waterways from Dura Composites offer a reliable alternative to timber bearers. By replacing bearer systems with the company’s sustainable full GRP system, including grating walkways, canal and river marinas gain the advantage of a 60-year design life.

Supplied in convenient modular sections, Dura’s system saves both time and money because with these GRP fixed jetty kits, overall project costs will be lower due to reduced labour and zero maintenance or replacement costs compared to the traditional ten-year replacement cycle of timber bearers. Costs will also be saved on the regular inspections that are currently performed on existing timbers to ensure the safety of marina users. The kits can be supplied in

component format, pre-cut kits or fully fabricated in three or six metre sections to reduce on-site construction time. Pre-cut kits or prefabricated modules allow for immediate installation upon delivery to the marina, thus minimising disruption to waterway traffic and reducing overall project timelines.

A fully off-site manufactured inland waterway jetty and pontoon structure with pre-added GRP decking surface is more environmentally-friendly as no on-site waste management is needed and the decking surface and substructure system has up to 50% less embodied carbon than the materials used in other products. It is also fully recyclable.

Dura Composites Ltd info@duracomposites.com www.duracomposites.com

High-density polyethylene docks

The range of modular docks and a jet ski platform produced by Franch manufacturer Rotax Marine provides solutions for a wide variety of nautical facilities. They are easy to assemble and can be used to create permanent or temporary facilities tailored to specific needs. Even the connectors are designed so that hey float if dropped in the water and can be quickly retrieved.

The jet ski platform features an innovative two-part design that makes both installation and disassembly extremely simple. This design and the adjustable roller system facilitate entry and exit, making it equally suitable for

marina operators and individual owners of jet skis. The platform is made from

high-density polyethylene and uses quality materials that offer excellent resistance to ultra-violet

light, salt water and challenging environments. Due to the company’s high-quality manufacturing techniques, its modular docks and the jet ski platform require very little maintenance.

Because user safety is paramount, the range is designed to be robust, with non-slip surfaces and excellent stability.

Rotax Marine offers a wide range of accessories, including anchoring systems, gangways, safety ladders and handrails to help create a tailormade installation.

Rotax Marine contact@rotaxmarine.com www.rotaxmarine.com

Self-propelled boat transporters

The four-axle, selfpropelled transporters constructed by Roodberg can move motorboats or sailing yachts, with or without a boat cradle, in a fast and efficient manner. There are two versions: the standard Power Cradle Transporter (PCT); and the Power Ship Mover (PSM), with the addition of hydraulic cylinders with pads.

Due to being equipped with all-wheel steering, the trailers are extremely manoeuvrable and can be supplied in either an electric or a diesel-powered version. Because it has no exhaust emissions, the electric-powered version of the PCT complies with all current laws and environmental regulations

Suitable for most hull shapes and/or boat cradles, the trailers have a U-shaped, lowmaintenance design. The lifting

cylinders have driver-operated check valves for optimum safety and the computer-controlled

steering, which offers various steering patterns, allows boats to be placed in any position required.

Roodberg sales@roodberg.com www.roodberg.com

Sustainability award for Wave International

The winner of the Sustainability Sector Award by British Marine has been named as Wave International. The award, which recognised Wave International’s long-standing commitment to protecting marine environments through the design and manufacture of advanced marine filtration systems, was presented by British Marine’s Commercial Marine sector at a ceremony held at the RNLI Headquarters in Poole, Dorset. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the company’s technologies are dedicated to preserving marine ecosystems and biodiversity by preventing pollution, including microfibres and microplastics, from entering the oceans and waterways.

Wave International’s products include the Wavestream bilge water filtration system, which treats bilge water to below legal discharge limits to ensure responsible bilge water management. , and its Wavebrite system filters grey water, enabling the safe discharge of wastewater from sinks, showers and other onboard sources.

The company’s most recent product launch is the Wavecleaner VAC, a mobile pollution control system designed for use by marinas,

harbours and other waterside operators to manage and mitigate pollution incidents effectively.

At the presentation of the award to Wave International’s CEO Paul Gullett, a spokesman for British

Marine said: “Beyond product innovation, Wave actively supports environmental initiatives. Their most recent sponsorship was a voyage through the Northwest Passage to highlight the impact of climate change on Arctic ice and polar bear habitats. Additionally, Wavebrite systems are deployed in deep-field Antarctic research stations to minimise human impact on fragile polar ecosystems”.

Paul Gullett commented: “I am delighted that our work to help protect the environment has been recognised by British Marine members. We are a small, but highly focused team, supported by a growing international distribution network. This award is also thanks to the boat manufacturers, marine waterside businesses and boatowners, who share our vision and take action to ensure clean oceans and waterways”.

Following this achievement, Wave International will now be entered into the British Marine National Awards, which will be presented at the Southampton International Boat Show in September.

Wave International info@waveinternational.co.uk www.waveinternational.co.uk

Ladders for maintenance tasks

The boatyard ladders designed by Ubicarp of Italy ensure safe and stable access to vessels during maintenance, launching, docking or technical operations. Manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel or corrosion-resistant materials tailored for the marine environment, these ladders can be customised in size, inclination and design. They combine functionality, durability in saltwater environments and consistent aesthetics.

Types available include: fixed ladders for permanent installation

in marinas or on quaysides, which are anchored to the ground and able to withstand hard use and marine conditions; mobile/ detachable ladders that can be moved and adapted according to operational needs; telescopic/ height-adjustable ladders, which allow adjustment of the ladder’s length according to dock and vessel needs; and modular ladders composed of modular sections that allow future extensions and modifications to suit variable access requirements.

They are supplied with nonslip steps made from embossed

sheet, side safety handrails and railings, as well as bolted or welded connections to stringent standards. Ubicarp has created ladders with fixed, modular and telescopic solutions for boatyards, maintenance zones and hard standing areas. The company’s projects always consider hull types, dock-vessel level differences and the various ways that workflow is handled at individual facilities. Ubicarp info@ubicarp.com www.ubicarp.com

The global stage for the leisure marine industry

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Workboat conference in Rotterdam

The ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’ series of conferences deals with decarbonisation and improving OPEX efficiencies. Organised by Mercator Media in partnership with The Workboat Association and the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, Session 2 of the current series takes place at the Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam on 26 March.

The Dutch commercial marine and workboat sector offers many diverse elements and is one of the largest and busiest in Europe.

Delegates will be able to gain practical insights into the commercial, regulatory and financial realities shaping

the future of sustainable workboat operations from leading experts as the industry navigates geopolitical challenges, confronts future skills gaps and embraces OPEX efficiencies. It also offers a great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues, old and new, at a pleasant location.

Mercator Media info@workboat2050.com www.mercatormedia.com

Sydney Boat Show dates confirmed

On 18 December, the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) announced the dates for the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, which will return to the Sydney Showgrounds at Sydney Olympic Park from 30 July-2 August.

The four-day event is set to grow following an expansion plan driven by the success of its debut in 2025 and overwhelming early interest from the industry.

Andrew Fielding, CEO of the BIA, said: “The move

to Sydney Olympic Park for the new-look Sydney Boat Show was a success for many exhibitors and the feedback from our members, and attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. So much so that a significant number of exhibitors and sponsors are keen to return and have already said they want to be on board for 2026”. Boating Industry Association info@bia.org.au www.bia.org.au

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Auckland Boat Show

Auckland, New Zealand 5-8 March, 2026 www.auckland-boatshow.com

Korea International Boat Show Seoul, South Korea 6-8 March, 2026 www.kibs.com

China (Shanghai) International Boat Show Shanghai, China 29-31 March, 2026 www.boatshowchina.com

Palma International Boat Show Mallorca, Spain

29 April-2 May, 2026 www.palmainternationalboatshow. com

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Queensland, Australia 21-24 May, 2026 www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com. au

Seawork

Southampton, England 10-12 June, 2026 www.seawork.com

Sydney International Boat Show

Sydney, Australia 30 July-2 August, 2026 www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Grand Pavois

La Rochelle, France 22-27 September, 2026 www.grand-pavois.com

Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton, England 18-27 September, 2026 www.southamptonboatshow.com

Salon Nautico Port Vell, Barcelona, Spain 14-18 October, 2026 www.salonnautico.com

Metstrade Amsterdam, The Netherlands 17-19 November, 2026 www.metstrade.com

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