About

Solutions Driven

There is no one-size-fits-all solution when building on the water. Site conditions, intended use, and owner priorities play an important part in determining which solution gives the best value.

We bring our extensive portfolio and widespread expertise to every project we undertake. Driven by our dedication to delivering value and a commitment to ongoing improvement, our clients benefit from our unique approach to design and marine construction.

Reputation for Excellence

With over 65+ years of experience and having constructed many millions of floating systems worldwide, we’ve gained invaluable knowledge about what works best. Our award-winning portfolio is built on a foundation of proven construction methods, cutting-edge materials, and a dedication to value engineering.

Our fully integrated service model coupled with a design/build methodology offers our clients a highly efficient, low-risk approach to their projects. Experience the Bellingham Difference with our marine construction solutions.

Our History

Original Company Founding

Bellingham Marine was founded in 1928 under the name Bellingham Builders Supply. Initially established to provide building materials, the company quickly recognized the growing demand for waterfront construction in the Pacific Northwest.

This early focus on supplying materials and construction services laid the foundation for its future evolution into the marina industry, setting the stage for innovations that would come in the decades to follow.

The Unifloat® Started It All

One of our earliest Unifloat® projects was the Shilshole Marina at the Port of Seattle, constructed in the late 1950s. These docks served Shilshole admirably until their replacement in 2007, with many original docks finding new homes in nearby facilities. The enduring story of Shilshole's docks supports the strength and durability of the Unifloat® design.

Throughout our history, Bellingham Marine has expanded its operations globally, with strategically located plants and offices worldwide, allowing us to deliver the best value solutions to clients across the globe.

Looking Ahead

Over the years, our offerings and services have expanded across the globe. Starting from the world's most popular dock system, our patented Unifloat® concrete system, we have built an extensive portfolio covering the entire range of nearshore development.

For over 65+ years, we've remained committed to pioneering innovation. Our dedication ensures progressive durability, low ownership costs, and unrivaled value for our clients.

Bellingham Marine construction history depicted through a timeline with key milestones and events.
1928
Incorporated under the name Bellingham Builders Supply
Historic Unifloat system showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with floating dock segments and water backdrop.
1957
Obtains manufacturing rights to Unifloat® system
Historic Unifloat system showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with floating dock segments and water backdrop.
Bellingham Marine construction history - Historic Bellingham Marine construction site with cranes and workers, showcasing ear
1958
Completes construction of Shilshole Marina.
Bellingham Marine construction history - Historic Bellingham Marine construction site with cranes and workers, showcasing ear
1972 wave attenuator in Sitka, AK, part of Bellingham Marine construction history, showcasing early marine engineering.
1972
Installs Company’s first wave attenuator in Sitka, AK
1972 wave attenuator in Sitka, AK, part of Bellingham Marine construction history, showcasing early marine engineering.
1977
Sets up manufacturing plant in California
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock structures
1983
Expands to New Zealand via licensee Wilkins & Davies
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock structures
1985
Purchases U.S. licensee, Florida Floats and establishes office in Jacksonville, Florida
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Port Forum Barcelona with marina and surrounding cityscape, highlight
1989
Develops Unistack® dry storage system
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Port Forum Barcelona with marina and surrounding cityscape, highlight
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
1990
Establishes Nishida Tekko Corp. as Japanese licensee
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
A Unideck floating dock system with a clear blue sky background, part of Bellingham Marine construction history.
1991
Introduces Unideck® freshwater dock system
A Unideck floating dock system with a clear blue sky background, part of Bellingham Marine construction history.
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Elliott Bay featuring marina facilities, boats docked, and surroundin
1992
Sets standard for NW marinas with construction of Elliott Bay Marina
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Elliott Bay featuring marina facilities, boats docked, and surroundin
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock installati
1996
Expands into Australia, establishes Bellingham Marine Australia
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock installati
1997
Purchases northeastern U.S. licensee Concrete Flotation Systems
Historic photo of workers building a dock, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history, with cranes and scaffolding vis
1998
Expands into New Zealand with purchase of licensee Fletcher Construction
Historic photo of workers building a dock, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history, with cranes and scaffolding vis
1999
Purchases the assets of Pacific Marinas and establishes Marine Technologies (M-Tech) to provide power pedestals and utility equipment
Timeline graphic depicting Bellingham Marine construction history with key milestones and dates highlighted.
2003
Enters European and Southeast Asia markets

Expands product line to include Unibolt® concrete dock system

Completes iconic superyacht marina, Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Timeline graphic depicting Bellingham Marine construction history with key milestones and dates highlighted.
Aerial view of a marina with docks and boats, illustrating Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
2004
Establishes Septech Emirates as Middle East licensee
Aerial view of a marina with docks and boats, illustrating Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
A historical timeline display at a port forum event, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history with various images
2005
Enters Mexico and Central America
Introduces Europe to fingers piers for superyachts at Port Forum
A historical timeline display at a port forum event, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history with various images
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
2009
Bellwether Financial Group purchases Bellingham Marine

Begins reconstruction of Alamitos Bay Marina, a 1,900-slip marina
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
Aerial view of Marina at Keppel Bay showcasing modern docks and yachts, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history.
2010
Establishes office in South Korea

Completes Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore and sets standard for Asian marinas
Aerial view of Marina at Keppel Bay showcasing modern docks and yachts, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history.
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock sections.
2011
Opens Unideck® Frame division in North Carolina

Enters into partnership with Korean firm, CKIPM Marine Group
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock sections.
CMferrer portrait, relevant to Bellingham Marine construction history, showing a professional in a suit with a neutral backgr
2012
Establishes C.M. Ferrer as European licensee

Completes travel lift pier at Channel Island Harbor Landing
CMferrer portrait, relevant to Bellingham Marine construction history, showing a professional in a suit with a neutral backgr
2014
Establishes Licensee in Shanghai, China; Kingleader Bellingham Marine

Sets up office and manufacturing facility in Guangdong, China
2015
Announces patent pending status for FRP thru-rods
Boats docked at Miami Marina during the Miami Boat Show, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a vibrant setti
2016
Builds the world’s largest temporary marina for the Miami International Boat Show
Boats docked at Miami Marina during the Miami Boat Show, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a vibrant setti
2017
Office opens in Newport Beach, CA
Aerial view of marina with newly completed docks, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
2022
Construction begins on world's largest non-ferrous Unifloat® marina at Dana Point, California.
Aerial view of marina with newly completed docks, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
Bellingham Marine construction history highlighted by a modern marina facility with docks and boats at JaxHQ.
2024
Corporate Headquarters transitions to Jacksonville, Florida.
Bellingham Marine construction history highlighted by a modern marina facility with docks and boats at JaxHQ.
Bellingham Marine construction history depicted through a timeline with key milestones and events.
1928
Incorporated under the name Bellingham Builders Supply
Historic Unifloat system showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with floating dock segments and water backdrop.
1957
Obtains manufacturing rights to Unifloat® system
Historic Unifloat system showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with floating dock segments and water backdrop.
Bellingham Marine construction history - Historic Bellingham Marine construction site with cranes and workers, showcasing ear
1958
Completes construction of Shilshole Marina.
Bellingham Marine construction history - Historic Bellingham Marine construction site with cranes and workers, showcasing ear
1972 wave attenuator in Sitka, AK, part of Bellingham Marine construction history, showcasing early marine engineering.
1972
Installs Company’s first wave attenuator in Sitka, AK
1972 wave attenuator in Sitka, AK, part of Bellingham Marine construction history, showcasing early marine engineering.
1977
Sets up manufacturing plant in California
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock structures
1983
Expands to New Zealand via licensee Wilkins & Davies
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock structures
1985
Purchases U.S. licensee, Florida Floats and establishes office in Jacksonville, Florida
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Port Forum Barcelona with marina and surrounding cityscape, highlight
1989
Develops Unistack® dry storage system
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Port Forum Barcelona with marina and surrounding cityscape, highlight
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
1990
Establishes Nishida Tekko Corp. as Japanese licensee
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
A Unideck floating dock system with a clear blue sky background, part of Bellingham Marine construction history.
1991
Introduces Unideck® freshwater dock system
A Unideck floating dock system with a clear blue sky background, part of Bellingham Marine construction history.
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Elliott Bay featuring marina facilities, boats docked, and surroundin
1992
Sets standard for NW marinas with construction of Elliott Bay Marina
Bellingham Marine construction history - Aerial view of Elliott Bay featuring marina facilities, boats docked, and surroundin
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock installati
1996
Expands into Australia, establishes Bellingham Marine Australia
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock installati
1997
Purchases northeastern U.S. licensee Concrete Flotation Systems
Historic photo of workers building a dock, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history, with cranes and scaffolding vis
1998
Expands into New Zealand with purchase of licensee Fletcher Construction
Historic photo of workers building a dock, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history, with cranes and scaffolding vis
1999
Purchases the assets of Pacific Marinas and establishes Marine Technologies (M-Tech) to provide power pedestals and utility equipment
Timeline graphic depicting Bellingham Marine construction history with key milestones and dates highlighted.
2003
Enters European and Southeast Asia markets

Expands product line to include Unibolt® concrete dock system

Completes iconic superyacht marina, Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Timeline graphic depicting Bellingham Marine construction history with key milestones and dates highlighted.
Aerial view of a marina with docks and boats, illustrating Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
2004
Establishes Septech Emirates as Middle East licensee
Aerial view of a marina with docks and boats, illustrating Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
A historical timeline display at a port forum event, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history with various images
2005
Enters Mexico and Central America
Introduces Europe to fingers piers for superyachts at Port Forum
A historical timeline display at a port forum event, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history with various images
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
2009
Bellwether Financial Group purchases Bellingham Marine

Begins reconstruction of Alamitos Bay Marina, a 1,900-slip marina
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and unfinished dock
Aerial view of Marina at Keppel Bay showcasing modern docks and yachts, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history.
2010
Establishes office in South Korea

Completes Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore and sets standard for Asian marinas
Aerial view of Marina at Keppel Bay showcasing modern docks and yachts, highlighting Bellingham Marine construction history.
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock sections.
2011
Opens Unideck® Frame division in North Carolina

Enters into partnership with Korean firm, CKIPM Marine Group
Aerial view of a marina under construction, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history with cranes and dock sections.
CMferrer portrait, relevant to Bellingham Marine construction history, showing a professional in a suit with a neutral backgr
2012
Establishes C.M. Ferrer as European licensee

Completes travel lift pier at Channel Island Harbor Landing
CMferrer portrait, relevant to Bellingham Marine construction history, showing a professional in a suit with a neutral backgr
2014
Establishes Licensee in Shanghai, China; Kingleader Bellingham Marine

Sets up office and manufacturing facility in Guangdong, China
2015
Announces patent pending status for FRP thru-rods
Boats docked at Miami Marina during the Miami Boat Show, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a vibrant setti
2016
Builds the world’s largest temporary marina for the Miami International Boat Show
Boats docked at Miami Marina during the Miami Boat Show, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a vibrant setti
2017
Office opens in Newport Beach, CA
Aerial view of marina with newly completed docks, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
2022
Construction begins on world's largest non-ferrous Unifloat® marina at Dana Point, California.
Aerial view of marina with newly completed docks, showcasing Bellingham Marine construction history in a coastal setting.
Bellingham Marine construction history highlighted by a modern marina facility with docks and boats at JaxHQ.
2024
Corporate Headquarters transitions to Jacksonville, Florida.
Bellingham Marine construction history highlighted by a modern marina facility with docks and boats at JaxHQ.