Taiwan yachting company, YuYue Yacht Company, and international marina expert, Bellingham Marine, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement outlines a partnership between the two companies in which they will work together to create new marinas in Taiwan. 

Kaohsiung, Taiwan – 31 March 2016 – Boating enthusiasts may soon see the construction of several new marinas in Taiwan.  In an agreement entered into between YuYue Yacht Company and Bellingham Marine, the two companies identify several new marina projects planned for development in the region.

The growing popularity of recreational boating in Taiwan is straining available resources. Three marinas were completed in 2013 adding 200 slips to the region. However, all have been filled. “There is a shortage of boat slips in the country, which is having a dramatic impact on the cost of moorage – it’s pricing many out of the market,” said Vincent Kuan, Director of YuYue Yacht Company.

“A key element of building Taiwan’s recreational boating industry is the creation of quality-built new marinas.”

“As an island nation with beautiful coastlines and nearby cruising grounds, Taiwan has the potential to create a thriving boating community,” said John Spragg, General Manager for Bellingham Marine. “However, growing a new industry takes time and the support of developers like YuYue who are committed to doing it right from the start.”

YuYue Yacht Company is a dealership in Taiwan for a number of high end boat brands including Sunseeker, Galeon and Quick Silver.

As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine specializes in floating dock, floating platform and floating wave attenuation systems for marinas worldwide. The company also produces dry storage systems for the upland storage of boats.

A $6.5 million expansion of Derwent Sailing Squadron’s marina has positioned the Club to meet a pent-up demand for berths in the area. The Club hired world renowned marina builder, Bellingham Marine to design the Club’s new marina.

Sandy Bay, Hobart, Australia – 25 February 2016 – With an eye for the possibilities and a willingness to explore all the options, Derwent Sailing Squadron, located in Hobart, Australia has recently completed an expansion of their marina that has the Club positioned for long term success. The new facility will allow Hobart to host a variety of new sailing events and accommodate larger yachts wanting to stay in the area.

Bellingham Marine worked closely with Derwent Sailing Squadron for over a year to develop the optimal berth configuration and wave protection for the marina. “The goal was to provide the Squadron with a pontoon system that would allow the club to maximize its full potential,” remarked Marc Carney, Area Manager for Bellingham Marine Australia.

“The pontoons and related infrastructure needed to be of high quality, yet affordable, be long lasting and easy to maintain, be able to handle the on-going trend of bigger boats entering the market, and serve the Club’s desire to operate as a venue for race events.”

The result of the Squadron’s perseverance and dedication to maximizing the site’s capacity is an improved facility that is rightly suited to meet the market’s on-going demand for larger berths and make a sizable impact on the local economy.

145 berths were added to Derwent’s existing 135 berths bringing the marina to a total capacity of 280 yachts. The new mooring area includes:

• Berths for vessels 10 – 30 meters with an option to convert 15 meter berths to 18 meter berths in the future with minimal modification,
• 650 meters of new concrete floating walkways,
• metered power and water,
• and concrete pontoons with FRP rods from Bellingham Marine.

According to Bellingham Marine, Derwent Sailing Squadron is the first marina in Australia to fully utilize the company’s proprietary FRP thru-rod system. “We have done several retrofit projects but this is the first new construction project in Australia,” said Carney. “We noticed a reduction in installation time with the new rods and are confident the rods will increase the system’s life span and reduce required maintenance.”

As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine specializes in floating dock, floating platform and floating wave attenuation systems for marinas worldwide. The company also produces dry storage systems for the upland storage of boats.

Bellingham Marine was presented with an innovation award at the 2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® for the Company’s portable dock system. The new, one-of-a-kind system gives dock buyers a new floating dock option.

Miami, FL, USA – 18 February 2016 – Attendees of the 2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boast Show® had the opportunity to experience firsthand that latest product development from leading marina builder, Bellingham Marine – a portable, floating timber dock system.

The new dock received high praise at the show and was awarded an Innovation Award by the National Marine Manufacture’s Association (NMMA) and Boat Writer’s International (BWI).

Bellingham’s portable dock system includes a number of innovative features that make the docks easy to install, anchor, run utilities through, remove, transport and store.

“Having the new temporary Bellingham docks for our inaugural show at Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin, added to the enhanced consumer and exhibitor experience we delivered while bringing a clean, easy to install and remove system to our new in-water space,” noted Larry Berryman, assistant show manager and sales director for the NMMA. “One of the best features of these docks is that they’re 100 percent EPA compliant and completely encapsulated—they not only look good and function perfectly, but they help us ensure we’re meeting all environmental requirements—something that’s critical to NMMA.”

Bellingham Marine worked closely with the NMMA in the development the new dock system. “This portable system is the perfect choice for individuals looking for a temporary /portable system, infrastructure for overwater venues, or a dock system that can be easily removed from the water during the off-season,” said Bellingham Marine general manager, Mark Johnson.

• The docks are designed with a high live load capacity and are rated for commercial use.

• The system is designed around five primary components that allow the dock modules to be connected and arranged in an infinite number of configurations much like a set of Legos.

• Movable and flexible anchorage points allow the docks to be anchored by pile or a chain system in a variety of locations.

• Purposeful use and placement of cleats, lifting hardware, and other components make the docks easy to install, remove, and stack for storage.

“It is an honor to be presented with this prestigious award,” said Bellingham Marine President and CEO, Everett Babbitt. “A great deal of effort by some extraordinary individuals on both the Bellingham and the NMMA side went into the development of this innovative product.  Thanks to all involved – great people build great products.”

The Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award was developed in partnership by the NMMA and BWI to recognize exceptionally innovative new consumer marine products. The judging committee is comprised of BWI members who perform product testing throughout the year and who have specific expertise in marine products and equipment. 77 products were entered; 17 winners were selected in 16 categories.

As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine specializes in floating dock, floating platform and floating wave attenuation systems for marinas worldwide. The company also produces dry storage systems for the upland storage of boats.

Thanks to a waterfront recreational center that includes a multipurpose marina, park, playground, outdoor sports and fitness facilities and community center, individuals in Newport Beach, are able to experience the area in a whole new way.

Newport Beach, CA, USA – January 25, 2016 – The City’s concept for its new community and sailing center on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach was to create a public space that would provide a ‘window (and access) to the bay’.

The $35 million project, called Marina Park, was first conceived over 30 years ago. However, it wasn’t until 2013 that the City’s vision for the site was set into motion. The City broke ground on Marina Park in February of 2014 and celebrated the grand opening this last December.

The result of the City’s efforts is a one-of-a-kind waterfront recreational community center designed to cater to a wide variety of users. To accomplish this, the City had to create a space that was diverse in its offerings. A broad mix of upland and waterside spaces ensures there is something for everyone.

The marina at Marina Park reveals a focus on function, varied use and the City’s desire for quality. Bellingham Marine, world renowned marina builder, was hired to design and build the marina.

The marina is comprised of two distinct areas – one for transient and day use boaters and another for boating classes and storage of sailing dinghies. “We were able to tailor the design and construction of the docks to meet the unique use requirements and desired amenities in each specific area,” shared Eric Noegel, Manager of Project Development for Bellingham Marine.

The marina’s u-shaped basin includes 23 slips for visiting boats up to 55’ with dinghy storage on the docks and space for in-water moorage of small boats along the walkways. A 200’ long t-head provides side-tie moorage for up boats over 60’.  Also on site is a 3-ton jib crane for launching and retrieving small trailered boats.

The west side of the marina is dedicated to instructional classes and launching of sailing dinghies and other small watercraft. This area is characterized by low freeboard docks, extra wide walkways and floating platforms to handle large groups and classes.

The design and vision for Marina Park reflects the City’s desire to create something unique that would be enjoyed by all and could become an iconic landmark for the city. Individuals can learn more about the facilities at Marina Park or make reservations at the marina via the City’s website – www.newportbeachca.gov/marinapark

As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine specializes in floating dock, floating platform and floating wave attenuation systems for marinas worldwide. The company also produces dry storage systems for the upland storage of boats.

A new boat park, with boat ramps and pontoons designed and built by world renowned marina builder Bellingham Marine, is giving boaters in North Queensland an opportunity to spend some time on the water this summer without having to endure long lines and flared tempers.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia – 17 December 2015 – For the residents of Townsville, the process of taking their boat out for a day on the water was filled with frustration. Long waits and lack of parking combined with the stress often associated with launching and retrieving a boat (especially by individuals newer to trailered boating) was creating frequent outbreaks of ramp rage at the city’s boat launch parks.

The small town of Townsville, located in North Queensland adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, is heavily steeped in a culture of boating. The town has a population of 171,000 residents and nearly 26,000 of them have a boat under eight meters long. With only eleven existing boat ramps to service all the city’s boaters, the city was simply unable to handle the number of boats wanting to get on the water each day.

A vacant industrial property on Ross River provided the perfect location for a new boat park with ample room for parking and enough waterfront for the construction of four boat ramps, each with four lanes, and two public fishing pontoons.

Although the site was a perfect location, anticipated heavy public use, concerns of flooding and cyclone conditions, and the desire to make the park easily accessible during daylight as well as non-daylight hours required a number of unique design considerations in the construction of the ramps and pontoons.

To mitigate downward pressure on the pontoons during flood events the ramps’ walkways were designed by Bellingham Marine to be extra wide. Heavy duty steel piles with a double corrosion protection of epoxy paint and a HDPE sleeve were selected for durability and to handle extreme loading situations.

A mesh fence equipped with solar lighting was placed around the piles for safety during night and early morning use of the ramps. The facility’s staging pontoons were also equipped with large overhead solar powered lights. The use of solar powered lighting enabled to City to provide ample lighting without the need of running power down to the docks.

Heavy duty, 316 stainless steel components and an oversized double-waler system were utilized to ensure structural integrity during cyclonic and flood conditions.

The gangways servicing the two staging pontoons were designed with a minimal slope to provide disabled access.

The new park, known as the Townsville Recreational Boating Park, can easily handle accommodate hundreds of boaters a day with parking space for vehicles and trailers. Three of the four planned ramps have been built, the fourth ramp will be added in the next couple years.

As the world’s leading marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine specializes in floating dock, floating platform and floating wave attenuation systems for marinas worldwide. The company also produces dry storage systems for the upland storage of boats.