New marina system developed for seasonal use provides stability, user comfort and high load capacity while facilitating easy installation, removal and storage.
Bellingham, WA, USA – 8 May 2017– The Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) produces an economic impact of over $600 million for the Miami area, so when show organizers at the NMMA were told they needed to find a new location, it quickly became the top priority. After considering many venues, one site stood out above the rest, Miami Marine Stadium Park. This option presented the challenge of bringing in a temporary wood dock system that would adhere to stringent EPA regulations while still providing the necessary engineering and design components required to accommodate the thousands of show visitors. The problem was that such a dock just didn’t exist…yet.
The docks, notably used at the Miami Boat Show, can be stacked and stored easily.
In light of the sensitive ecological environment, Bellingham Marine stepped up to the challenge, producing the world’s first 100% EPA compliant temporary marina with the ability to be compactly stacked in storage. Many features distinguish this timber dock from other lightweight systems available in the marketplace. For example, it’s portable nature with the feel of a solid permanent dock along with easy customization set the system apart from the competition. Continue Reading…
Bellingham Marine mobilized key personnel to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands to support local recovery and repair efforts. The company has set up a “Ready to Repair” hotline for marinas needing assistance.
Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia – 7 April 2017 – “We waited till the evacuation of tourists had been completed, then our team headed north,” said Bellingham Marine’s John Spragg. “Greg Dunne and Paul Sorrel, from Bellingham Marine, and Darren Wilkinson, from M-Tech, arrived on Hamilton Island in the Whitsunday Islands on Tuesday. The chaos and level of devastation is truly heartbreaking.”
Bellingham Marine’s cyclone recovery team is on Hamilton Island in Queensland, Australia. The team is helping marinas hit by Cyclone Debbie get back up and running as quickly as possible.
“We are here to assist any marina damaged in the cyclone and to get them up and running again as quickly as possible.”
Cyclone Debbie made landfall on March 28, 2017 near Airlie Beach, Queensland, a popular tourist area. Wind gusts of 260km and an 8 metre storm surge wreaked havoc on the region causing wide spread devastation.
Intense winds and huge seas wrecked jetties, destroyed piers and left a line of shipwrecked yachts along the foreshore. Many marinas in the region have sustained considerable damage. Several are nearly gone.
According to news sources, insurers are using a triage system to prioritise policyholders’ claims in order to get assistance to those with the most urgent needs first.
As a testament to the quality of Bellingham’s products, one of the nation’s top marine insurers offers its clients additional credits off their dock rate for owning a marina that utilizes Bellingham Marine docks.
Bellingham, WA, USA – 23 Mar 2017 – Harbor Risk, a managing general underwriter for the Hanover Marine program, recently declared at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Fort Lauderdale that they consider Bellingham Marine docks to be such a sound investment that they offer up to 10% in additional credits to a marina’s dock rate where Bellingham docks exist.
Bellingham Marine dock owners have an advantage when it comes to insurance rates. Several well known providers offer owners additional credits on their dock rates.
Worst-case scenario situations can quickly bankrupt a small marina, so it is important as an owner that you are prepared for the possibility.
“Catastrophic losses can be difficult to underwrite so we look for any advantage we can, one of those advantages is Bellingham built docks,” said Tim Lucas, National Program Manager for Harbor Risk.
“We are so confident in Bellingham Marine that we have built into our rating system an automatic credit to the dock rate for any client that has Bellingham built docks.”
While no dock can ever prevent all damage when it comes to forces of nature, Bellingham Marine’s concrete docks are known for how well they stand up to extreme weather conditions.
After permitting delays leave less than 60 days from start to finish, Bellingham Marine meets timeline and Macquarie opens new dock in time for busy holiday season.
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia – 2 March 2017 – Bellingham Marine was contracted in May 2016 to retrofit Port Macquarie Marina’s existing C- arm with modern pontoons, services and technologies as well as build a new 14 berth arm, labelled D-arm.
Port Macquarie Marina was able to open in time for the busy Australian summer season.
D-arm was subject to a permitting process while C-arm was not. The replacement of the marina’s docks on C-arm was considered repair and maintenance. While works were underway on C-arm, the owners worked diligently to obtain the proper approvals for the new construction.
The consent was not forthcoming and C-arm works were soon completed. Expecting approval within nine weeks, Bellingham Marine had cast the pontoons for D-arm to allow a smooth transition of work from C-arm to D-arm. However, the material could not be delivered to site until the approvals were given. Continue Reading…
Bellingham Marine has hired an industry veteran in Bryce Fisher. In his position of lead sales rep for the company, Bryce will oversee all marina projects in the Gulf states as well as Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and the east coast of Mexico.
Galveston, TX, USA – 14 February 2017 – Bellingham Marine is pleased to announce that Bryce Fisher has joined its sales team as manager of project development for Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, the western panhandle of Florida and the east coast of Mexico.
Bryce Fisher, Manager of Project Development for Bellingham Marine
Located in Galveston County, Texas, Bryce will work with clients who are pursuing marina or commercial marine construction projects.
As a manager of project development for Bellingham Marine, Bryce will provide clients with permitting, feasibility and market development support. He will also provide evaluation of site-specific design criteria, engineering management and project coordination.
Bryce has a long history in the marine industry. His 20-year career includes marina management, marine construction, and the development and sale of custom products to major boat manufacturers. He also holds a USCG 100-Ton Master Near Coastal Captain License.