Bellingham Marine General Manager of Australasia, John Spragg recently traveled to China to present at the country’s first dedicated marina conference. Spragg, a well-respected veteran of the marina industry, is responsible for overseeing Bellingham Marine’s operations throughout Asia, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and the South pacific.
Over 100 delegates including some of China’s leading marina developers and operators attended Spragg’s presentation on marina design and wave attenuation. “His presentation was extremely informative and addressed a number of key issues we should be cognizant of when building a new marina facility. He also gave explanations of engineering issues we all could now understand,” said one of the conference attendees following Spragg’s presentation. Highlights from Spragg’s presentation include:
- Marina site selection and wave design criteria
- Proper wave protection and acceptable wave height within the marina basin
- Explanation of wave related definitions and data
The conference was held at the newly completed Nansha Marina, located in the Pearl River estuary in China on October 10th and 11th. The Yacht CN 2012 boat show opened following the conclusion of the conference.
Everett Babbitt, President of Bellingham Marine, said, “We are pleased to have had the opportunity to present at China’s inaugural marina conference. It’s great to see the country’s enthusiasm for the emerging industry. ”
The marina industry in China is still in its infancy but is showing promise for growth. According to Yang Xinfa, chairman of the China Boat Industry and Trade Association, there are over 2,000 leisure boats currently registered within the country. In his presentation at the conference Yang stated that he believes there’s a potential for much faster growth as there are many marina projects in the planning stage.
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.
At the August Marina Industries Association (MIA) Board meeting Kenny Kang (Seuk-Ju, Kang), Chief Executive Officer of CKIPM Marine Group Co Ltd was appointed to the Board of Directors. MIA Chairman Andrew Chapman said, “Kang brings a strong knowledge of the Asian market and in particular his home market of Korea. His company has become a leader in waterfront developments in the region and he is a passionate advocate of quality marina development.”
MIA is actively involved in supporting the growth of the marina industry in Asia via its education and Clean Marina Programs and Gold Anchor Marina Accreditation. According to an earlier press release from the association, Kang was strategically placed on the board to help MIA better understand and address the unique needs of the emerging market in Asia.
Kenny Kang said he found his first Board meeting very enlightening and he was honored to be the first MIA director from outside of Australia. “MIA is widely respected across Asia as the lead marina industries association. I look forward to assisting MIA in building relationships and cooperation with the Asian marina industries.”
CKIPM Marine Group is a licensee of Bellingham Marine. The two companies formed an alliance in October of 2011 to support the growth of Korea’s marina industry. “It’s great to see Kenny involved with MIA,” said John Spragg, General Manager of Bellingham Marine’s Australasian operations. “His input gives another view of the world of marinas and his contribution will broaden all of our perceptions.”
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.
At the August Marina Industries Association (MIA) Board meeting Kenny Kang (Seuk-Ju, Kang), Chief Executive Officer of CKIPM Marine Group Co Ltd was appointed to the Board of Directors. MIA Chairman Andrew Chapman said, “Kang brings a strong knowledge of the Asian market and in particular his home market of Korea. His company has become a leader in waterfront developments in the region and he is a passionate advocate of quality marina development.”
MIA is actively involved in supporting the growth of the marina industry in Asia via its education and Clean Marina Programs and Gold Anchor Marina Accreditation. According to an earlier press release from the association, Kang was strategically placed on the board to help MIA better understand and address the unique needs of the emerging market in Asia.
Kenny Kang said he found his first Board meeting very enlightening and he was honored to be the first MIA director from outside of Australia. “MIA is widely respected across Asia as the lead marina industries association. I look forward to assisting MIA in building relationships and cooperation with the Asian marina industries.”
CKIPM Marine Group is a licensee of Bellingham Marine. The two companies formed an alliance in October of 2011 to support the growth of Korea’s marina industry. “It’s great to see Kenny involved with MIA,” said John Spragg, General Manager of Bellingham Marine’s Australasian operations. “His input gives another view of the world of marinas and his contribution will broaden all of our perceptions.”
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.
Bellingham Marine recently announced the completion of Glen Cove Ferry Terminal in Glen Cove, New York. The new floating ferry terminal is a story of perseverance and innovation. After 20 years in the making and several years of construction delays, the state-of-the-art terminal is complete and ready to welcome boats.
Designed to accommodate multiple ferries up to 100 feet in length and passenger loading and offloading, the terminal at Glen Cove offers a relatively unique design solution in ferry terminal construction. The terminal features a 15 foot wide by 375 foot long floating concrete dock that sits five feet above the water and a 31 foot by 30 foot match-cast floating loading platform. The massive concrete floats used for the project measure over 9 feet tall and are anchored by 20 inch steel pile recessed into the concrete platform.
An elaborate ramp and railing system as well as custom fender system, which allows the boats to pull in bow first, were also integrated into the floating structure. The fender system is composed of multiple 12” rubber fenders mounted to galvanized steel brackets attached to the side of the concrete floats. The specially designed system provides a well-protected landing for the ferries and accommodates easy loading and offloading.
“Integrating the design of the bow loading fender system into the floating structure was a challenge,” said Steve Noonan, General Manager of Bellingham Marine’s Northeast Division. “However, the team’s extensive marina design and construction experience enabled us to meet the challenge and create an impressive ferry terminal the City of Glen Cove will enjoy for years to come.”
In addition to the floating terminal, the project included work to increase the width of the channel, a new bulkhead, improved public access, a terminal building and parking facility. Chesterfield Associates from Westhampton Beach, NY was hired as the General Contractor. Bellingham Marine was responsible for the design and construction of the floating terminal. The success of the project is a testimony to the dedication of the many people who worked to make the project a reality. According to City officials, the new terminal lies on a portion of land that was among the most highly contaminated industrial areas in the state of New York. With the help of many supporters the site was completely remediated and opened up for commercial use.
The city plans to begin using the new terminal in 2013 to provide service between Glen Cove and key metropolitan centers in Long Island Sound including the city of Manhattan.
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.
The 2012 Club Marine Australian Marine Export & Superyacht Industry Awards, organized by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) were announced earlier this week at the AIMEX and Club Marine annual networking function in Sydney’s Darling Harbor.
Based in Queensland, M-Tech (Marine Technologies), part of the Bellingham Marine Group, was awarded “Best Marine Industry Export Performance (Small)’.
M-Tech specialize in the manufacture of innovative marine and leisure utility equipment and accessories, ranging from Marina Utility Service Pedestals, Emergency Service Equipment, Sanitation Pump out Equipment to Instant Response Fire Carts. Their export market is growing, and due to the vast stocks that are held in their Queensland facility, spare parts can be exported within 24 hours, anywhere in the world.
Currently manufacturing to Asia and the Middle East, M-Tech has recently appointed a European Distributor and is now ideally placed and structured to service the European market. 2011/2012 secured M-Tech with the three largest marina projects in the Middle East; Najmat Marina (Abu Dhabi), Marasay Marina (Abu Dhabi) and The Wave Marina (Oman).
As the marine industry has been struggling through an economically tough period, M-Tech’s key point of difference was their forceful approach in successfully securing these export opportunities. The appointment of Darren Wilkinson in 2011 as General Manager provided M-Tech with a wealth of experience and advantageous relationships.
Currently exporting to over 26 different countries, M-Tech is well on the way to expanding their global coverage even further. And with Australian manufacturing facing tough trading conditions, M-Tech continues to excel in the International marketplace.
For more information www.m-tech.com.au