Bellingham Marine, worldwide marina builder and dock manufacturer, announced today the call for photo entries for the company’s 7th annual calendar. The unique calendar pays tribute to the marina industry and features stunning photography of marinas from around the world.
Individuals and /or marinas interested in submitting photos are invited to submit their entries by August 31,, 2013. A poster announcing the contest and contest rules can be downloaded from the Company’s website (click here). “We encourage marinas to download the poster and hang it for tenants to see,” said Roxie Comstock, Manager of Business Enhancement for Bellingham Marine. “The contest is a great opportunity for marinas and dock owners to show off their property and for tenants to get involved.”
“Each year the level of photography and variety of photos submitted grows,” said Roxie. Last year, over 100 photos were submitted from professional photographers, boaters, marina staff and others. With the popularity of the calendar continuing to spread, the company estimates that over 3500 calendars will be distributed worldwide in 2014.
Guidelines: Submitted photos must feature one of Bellingham’s trademarked products (Unifloat®, Unideck® Unistack® or Bellingham’s timber dock system). Photos of residential and private docks manufactured by Bellingham Marine are eligible as well. Photos must be of high resolution and high quality. If you are not the photographer of the photo being submitted, please make sure photo rights can be extended to the company for use in the calendar. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
All photo entries should be submitted to bmi@bellingham-marine.com by August 31, 2013. The name of the individual submitting the photo, contact information, the name of the marina and location should be included with all entries.
Selected photos will be featured in Bellingham Marine’s 2014 calendar. Winners will be announced in November 2013.
As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat® concrete floating dock systems as well as timber and metal frame systems. The company also produces Unistack® dry stack systems for marinas worldwide.
Contact: Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; www.bellingham-marine.com.
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine. –
General Manager of Bellingham Marine’s operations in Australia and Asia, John Spragg, received top honor during the Marina Industry Association’s Marine 13 Conference, held in Sydney, Australia, April 28th – 29th. Spragg was recognized for his contributions to the Marina Industry and was awarded the Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Marina Industry award.
The award, which is part of the Association’s annual awards program, recognizes the industry’s top contributors. “The award was first developed to showcase individuals that have achieved exemplary business practices and have made major contributions to the marina industries and to their wider community,” said Andrew Chapman, Chairman of the MIA
John Spragg entered the marina design and construction industry in 1994 after 25 years in major construction in Australia. In 1996, Spragg joined the Bellingham Marine team and helped set up the company’s operations in Australia. Today, Spragg is a Director and General Manager of Bellingham Marine Australia, Bellingham Marine South East Asia and Bellingham Marine Singapore; Director of Bellingham Marine New Zealand and Bellingham Marine Xiamen; Representative Director of Bellingham Marine Korea Co.; and is responsible for the Licensee JV partner Septech in the Middle East.
“John is a true professional,” said Chapman. “He has not only helped build some of the world’s most acclaimed marina facilities, but he’s been instrumental in the growth and success of Australia’s and now Asia’s marina industries. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award.”
On an industry level, Spragg was a founding member and director of the Marina Industries Association, first set up in 1997 and has made a significant contribution to the Association in his 16 years of involvement with the MIA.
In Australia, John has overseen the construction of over 10,000 marina berths, a number of which have been awarded Marina of the Year in past years. He was also involved with the iconic Yas Island Marina in Abu Dhabi and Keppel Bay Marina in Singapore.
“It’s a great honor to be recognized but I am especially humbled by my nomination for the award,” said Spragg. “Even though this award is for individual achievement, it’s only through the efforts of our teams worldwide and a very supportive family that I am able to do what I do. Together, along with our trusting clients and esteemed colleagues, we’ve driven the success of the marina industry around the globe. It’s a privilege to be a part of such a great group of people.”
On the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, boaters welcome the reopening of three new piers at Picton Marina. Marlborough Sounds Marinas contracted Bellingham Marine New Zealand to construct 40 new berths on jetties 7, 8 and 9 as Stage 2 of a four stage expansion and upgrade of the Marina’s inner basin. Stage 2 was completed in November, 2012, following on from Stage 1 (also a Bellingham project) in 2009.
The new concrete pontoons supplied and installed by Bellingham Marine feature 2.1 meter wide walkways with full length, single piece fingers and 400mm freeboard. The new berths cater to vessels 12m to 16m in length and include provisions for utilities. Town water as well as 230 volt, single phase power is available at each berth.
Bellingham Marine also upgraded the floating fuel dock at neighboring Waikawa Marina as part of a separate project. The dock is fitted with both petrol and diesel pumps as well as sewer pump-out facilities for tenants and visiting boaters.
Rose Prendeville, Projects Manager said, “The new berths at Picton have received a fantastic response from our customers this summer; they appreciate the aesthetics of the Bellingham product as much as the functionality.”
“In terms of project delivery, Bellingham was once again excellent to work with, and we look forward to continuing our relationship through the final two stages of the Picton upgrade,” added Prendeville.
First built in the mid 1960’s with fixed timber piers, most of the berths at Picton Marina have been updated over the years with modern concrete pontoons. The marina provides berthing for boats from 8 – 35+ meters with capacity for 232 vessels.
Located at the entrance to Marlborough Sounds, the marina is in easy walking distance from the interisland ferry and is well serviced by land and sea transportation to a wide range of popular destinations in the vicinity. Also available nearby are boat repair and marine engineering facilities.
As the world’s leading marina design-build marina construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat® concrete floating dock systems, Unideck® metal frame floating dock systems and Unistack® dry stack systems for marinas worldwide.
Public Relations 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; bmnz@bellingham-marine.co.nz; www.bellingham-marine.com
Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Birtwistle as the General Manager of Bellingham Marine New Zealand. Mr. Birtwistle rejoins the Bellingham Marine family after 3 years of working in the Middle East for Bellingham Marine’s licensee, Septech Emirates, where he served as the Business Unit Manager of Septech’s marine division.
While at Septech, Bruce oversaw the design and construction of some of the region’s most iconic marinas including YAS Marina, Jumeirah Beach Marina and Dubai Marina Yacht Club. Prior to joining Septech, Bruce oversaw Bellingham Marine’s New Zealand operations. Over a 7 year period Bruce grew the division by 400%. He established Bellingham Marine as the region’s leading expert on marina design and construction and played an active role in helping to shape the industry.
Everett Babbitt, President, stated, “Bruce brings a substantial set of skills, knowledge and experience to Bellingham Marine’s management team. We believe Bruce will provide Bellingham Marine New Zealand with the invaluable guidance needed to continue to build our New Zealand operations, which also oversee the South Pacific.”
“Appointing this position has been a carefully considered process,” said Phil Greenman, Executive Vice President of Bellingham Marine. “Bruce knows our products, our company and the New Zealand market better than anyone else. We are delighted to have him back and are confident in Bruce’s ability to help us overcome some the unique challenges facing us in New Zealand.”
As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat® concrete floating dock systems as well as timber and metal frame systems. The company also produces Unistack® dry stack systems for marinas worldwide.
Public Relations 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; bmnz@bellingham-marine.co.nz; www.bellingham-marine.com
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.
Bellingham Marine is pleased to announce the completion of Flagship Cruises’ new terminal located next to Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego, California. On October 1st, Flagships’ luxury fleet of vessels docked at their new home for the first time.
The new terminal was built to coincide with the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan (NEVP), a redevelopment and rejuvenation plan for San Diego’s downtown waterfront.
Eric Noegel, Manager of Project Development for Bellingham Marine’s SW Division said, “The new Flagship terminal is a clear example of the level of customization that can go into a project.” Noegel added, “There were a number of factors that drove the design and execution of the Flagship facility including the site’s exposure to waves, the Port of San Diego’s NEVP redevelopment plans adjacent to the site, the needs of the large vessels docking at the terminal, and the heavy foot traffic on the docks.”
The floating terminal, shaped in a U, features oversized concrete docks with steel wide flange beam walers specially designed for a 3 foot wave environment, heavy duty ocean guard fenders to protect the boats from direct contact with the steel walers, a floating building constructed on the docks used for storage, extra-wide clear walkways to accommodate large crowds and covered gangways with LED rope lighting for user comfort.
All power, water and pumpout connection points on the docks are concealed below the surface of the deck to keep walkways and provisioning areas free and clear of obstacles and equipment.
Brad Engel, Vice President for Flagship Cruises, said “We appreciated the knowledge and expertise Bellingham Marine brought to the project. We had a number of custom elements designed into the dock system and they were integrated perfectly. As issues arose we were able to work through them quickly and efficiently and the end result is a first class facility on San Diego bay.”
As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat® concrete floating dock systems as well as timber and metal frame systems. The company also produces Unistack® dry stack systems for marinas worldwide.
Contact: Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; www.bellingham-marine.com.
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.