Concrete and timber docks merge seamlessly to provide a custom solution that is both luxurious and purposeful.
Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA – 11 August 2017 – When Wrightsville Beach Marina and Yacht Club in North Carolina decided it was time to renovate their 100-slip marina they turned to Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, for help. The ownership group knew they wanted a modern facility that would be a source of pride. They also knew their site had several unique demands that needed to be addressed to ensure the long-term success of the marina.
The new docks at the Wrightsville Beach Marina are a mix of beauty and brawn. Tough concrete and beautiful timber combine with ease.
Located on a bustling Intracoastal Waterway, Wrightsville Beach Marina needed wave protection. The marina also wanted to be able to welcome large yachts. The owners were attracted to the visual appeal of traditional timber docks but were concerned about the timber dock’s ability to knock down the waves generated by the waterway’s heavy boat traffic.
There was also a concern about water depth along the seawall. In an extreme low tide event, timber would have the advantage. Bellingham Marine’s timber docks have a shallow 6-inch draft compared to the deeper draft of their concrete counterparts. The shallow draft would mitigate any possible concern of the dock grounding out during extreme tidal shifts.
Submit your marina photo for a chance to be featured in Bellingham Marine’s 2018 calendar!
Bellingham Marine presents their 10th Annual Marina Photo Contest.
Bellingham, WA, USA – 30 June 2017 – Bellingham Marine, worldwide marina design-build construction company, announced today they are accepting entries for their 10th annual photo calendar contest. The calendar features striking images from professional and amateur photographers alike, highlighting the beauty of Bellingham marinas across the globe.
This year, in addition to bragging rights and international recognition, winners will receive a Brenthaven Collins Backpack as a token of thanks. Brenthaven laptop bags set the standard for superior protection from the drops, bangs and bumps of the digital lifestyle and come with a 100% lifetime guarantee. Bellingham and Brenthaven have close ties; both companies began in the same small Pacific Northwest town of Bellingham, WA.
Individuals interested in entering the contest are invited to submit entries by September 8th. The only image requirement is that the photo include a Bellingham Marine product. If you are unsure whether your photo meets contest qualifications, please email Bellingham at bmi@bellingham-marine.com for verification. If your image was taken at a marina with a concrete dock, chances are it’s a Bellingham Marine marina. Continue Reading…
Advanced technique for lifting and delivering heavy dock modules makes new public fish market at Steveston Harbour a reality.
Richmond, BC, Canada – 9 June 2017 – On a rainy Thursday morning along the pier next to Steveston Landing, vendors peddle prawns, halibut and enormous Dungeness crabs. Visitors buzz about the public fish sales float, searching for the coveted spot prawns that are only available six weeks out of the year. The quaint little town, located in the southwest area of Richmond in British Columbia, makes you feel like you are stepping into the past. However, one step on the enormous new concrete floats holding the entire market up will remind you that times have changed.
Bellingham Marine engineered a proprietary method for lifting the 80-ton Steveston Harbour floats, saving both time and money for the client.
Steveston Harbour is one of Canada’s largest commercial fishing hubs, situated on the south arm of the Fraser River. The fishing dock has been open to the public since 1895 and was in serious need of repairs.
Bellingham Marine was awarded the contract by the Steveston Harbour Authority in March of 2016. The agreement included the manufacture and supply of 20 float modules, each of which:
- Measures 14 ft. × 60 ft.
- Weighs 160,000 lbs., nearly the same as a Boeing 737
Southern California marina operators get strong support from industry veteran, Bellingham Marine.
Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, has a new home at 201 Shipyard Way in Newport Beach, California.
Newport Beach, CA, USA – 25 May 2017 – Southern California is one of the most beautiful and enticing locales in the United States. Endless blue skies, shimmering beaches and some seriously impressive marinas. Marina builder, Bellingham Marine has worked hundreds of projects in the region and has built more than 90% of the new slips added over the last five years.
From Marina del Rey to Coronado, nobody has more local marina design experience than Bellingham Marine. The company has deep ties to Southern California, and those ties are stronger than ever with the company’s new office in Newport Beach.
Fiberglass-reinforced pultruded plastic (FRP) components replace steel thru-rods and timber walers on concrete floating docks.
Marina del Rey, CA, USA – 17 May 2017 – Two common challenges encountered when building in an aquatic environment are decomposition and concerns over ecological impact. The unforgiving conditions of a marine habitat accelerate corrosion and decay, creating a hefty economic burden on marinas.
Marina del Rey Marina sets new precedent in marina construction as the first marina in the U.S. to be built with FRP walers and thru-rods.
One such concern is the environmental effect on treated lumber that is typical of continuous waler-connected dock system. Even treated wood can deteriorate when subjected to aquatic conditions. Until now, the only professionally engineered option has been to use treated lumber and to live with the reality of limited life span. Not being satisfied with that answer, Bellingham Marine set out to find a better solution.
Thanks to material advancements and years of dedicated research & development, the revolutionary FRP waler recently made a debut in the U.S. market. The FRP waler coupled with FRP thru-rods provides a product with a virtually unlimited design life, further enhancing the longevity associated with the construction of concrete floating docks. Continue Reading…