In the 1960’s, the early days of marinas in the Mediterraneane, when Monaco was still a ‘sunny place for shady people’, leisure boating was generally an aristocratic pastime for the rich. Boating usually centred around Yacht Clubs where the trophy cabinet invariably held pride of place and the yachts moored out in the bay added the backdrop to the glamorous lifestyle.
Euromarina Review, Vol. 6 Issue 1 2007
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Located in the heart of Melbourne Australia, Victoria Harbour is the latest marina complex to be built in Melbourne’s world renowned Docklands. One of five different marina projects in the area, Victoria Harbour was quoted by Mark Haycox, urban designer for the government authority VicUrban, as being the “the best so far.” The new marina at Victoria Harbour was designed and constructed by Bellingham Marine Australia, Pty Ltd. and features the company’s patented Unifloat® pontoon system.
This world class boating facility boasts the best in modern mooring with secured access, first-rate amenities, and a myriad of shoreside services. All berths are fully wired with utilities including power and water. A public pumpout station is also available on site.
The first phase was completed in December of 2006 and included the installation of 72 berths over 3 main arms with an additional 106 berths planned for a second phase. The arm nearest the city has ten berths dedicated to short term public mooring access with the other two arms servicing long-term tenants. The marina’s berths range in length from 10 to 35 meters and accommodate a variety of vessels including, motor yachts, sails boats and catamarans.
Project milestones and delayed access to the work site required works to be carried out in a five week window. Bellingham Marine achieved the required duration of this fast tracked project by closely managing the project team of contractors. The project was completed on time and to the high quality level expected by Bellingham Marine and the developers.
Developed and managed by d’Albora Marinas, upon completion, Victoria Harbour will accommodate 178 vessels and will offer property owners living in Melbourne’s CBD the opportunity to moor their boat within a short walk of home or work. The vision for Victoria Harbour includes a mix of commercial, residential and retail space complimented by a state of the art marina.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Public Relations Contact: Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800 fax. 360-734-2417.
Regional Contact: Bellingham Marine Australia, Pier 35 Marina Complex, Suite 11a, 263-329 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207, Australia; ph. 613-9646-6744 fax. 613-9646-6844 www.bellingham-marine.com
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.
The decision to develop Marsden Cove Marina bucked trends. While it is quite normal to find marinas mooted by a businessman with a love of boating who spends years trying to convince local authorities to give him permits for a marina, it is far less common for the impetus to come in the first instance from an elightened district council.
Marina World, March /April 2007
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Located near the entrance of New Zealand’s Whangarei Harbour, Marsden Cove Marina is the latest and arguably one of the best show case marinas in the pacific. The 240 berth marina was designed and built by Bellingham Marine New Zealand to meet the stringent guidelines set by the developers. “Bellingham Marine was chosen for their price, dependability, quality, and ability to cater to the specific needs of the development, which is destined to become one of the most sought after marine destinations in Northland” says Stace Hopper, Project Manager for Marsden Cove Ltd.
The Bellingham Marine Unifloat® pontoon system was built and installed in under 10 months and included 3,800 m2 of pontoons. The berths range from 10 to 35 metres accommodating catamarans, cruising vessels and recreational boats. The marina includes a state-of-the-art fuel berth and sewage pumpout facilities. Other amenities include, slip side pumpout services for berths 18 metres and above, a high specification full “user pays” electrical system, specially designed floats to complement the curves in the marina basin, and composite boards over walers and gangways to provide a world class look. “The marina is truly unique and offers the best possible product to the marina’s valued clients” says John Papesch, Project Manager for Bellingham Marine.
The standards of Marsden Cove Marina are unparalleled in the region and reflect the commitment of the team. The developer Marsden Cove Ltd, a joint venture between Northland Port Corporation and Hopper Developments Ltd., and Bellingham Marine worked together to deliver exceptional results. “The team’s commitment to quality and functionality is undeniable; it is another Bellingham product delivered on time and on budget” says Andy Stephens, Sales and Marketing Manager for Bellingham Marine. The marina construction is part of a coastal development, which includes retail shops, apartment style accommodations, and 700 lots 350 of which are canal frontage with private docks.
Completion of the marina was stage 1 of a 10 stage development and marked the opening of this benchmark facility. Whangarei Mayor Pamela Peters opened the site to the public on the 9th of December and congratulated the vision and success of the developers. The opening event was attended by an excess of 3,000 guests and media representatives.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Public Relations Contact: Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800 fax. 360-734-2417. www.bellingham-marine.com
Regional Contact: Bellingham Marine New Zealand, 15 – 17 Springs Road, East Tamaki, PO Box 51053, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand; ph. 64-9-273-5311 fax. 64-9-273-5312
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.
Located in a prime location within Auckland’s Okahu Bay and in close proximity to popular boating areas of the Waitamata Harbour, Orakei Marina is one of New Zealand’s latest and most exclusive marinas. The new marina adds 172 full-finger berths to the region providing moorage for vessels 12 metres to 40 metres. Bellingham Marine New Zealand, Ltd. designed and installed the floating structures including the wave attenuator. The marina includes a number of innovative features such as single piece fingers, single piece t-heads, and prestressed hollowspun concrete piles and utilizes Bellingham’s concrete pontoon system – the Unifloat®.
The biggest challenge for the Orakei development team was gaining the rights to develop the site. The site, known as Okahu Bay Landing, was first identified as an ideal location for a marina over 40 years ago. The Orakei Development team negotiated the support of the local iwi and successfully worked together for the timely completion of the marina.
The marina basin is protected from the north and west by rock breakwaters and the south by a 3 metre wide floating attenuator. The fuel jetty is also protected by a 3 metre wide “skirted” attenuator. In addition, berths are sited to account for southwest prevailing winds and northeast storm conditions ensuring boats within Orakei are well protected.
The marina caters to recreational boaters, yachtsmen and sports fishermen alike. The marina features extra wide berths to accommodate multi-hulls and 3-phase power to meet the needs of today’s yachts. Berths have full utility services including power and water. The marina also includes fuel and sewage pumpout services with individual pumpout hydrants at each berth on piers D and E. Restrooms, showers and laundry facilities are also available on site. Although Orakei is a private marina, it provides public access during daylight hours and includes a fishing platform on the outer rock breakwater.
Located on site is the Akarana Yacht club. Future shoreside development is planned including the addition of several cafes and restaurants. The marina is also located just minutes from Auckland’s commercial business district providing easy access to dining, shopping, and residential communities.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Public Relations Contact: Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800 fax. 360-734-2417; www.bellingham-marine.com
Regional Contact: Bellingham Marine New Zealand, 15 – 17 Springs Road, East Tamaki, PO Box 51053, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand; ph. 64-9-273-5311 fax. 64-9-273-5312
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.