Not Your Grandfather’s Unifloat Floating Dock System
Typically on our blog I like to write technical or educational pieces that have an overall focus on marina design best practice, innovation and industry trends. I make a conscious effort to stay away from brand specific pieces as I do not want to compromise the credibility of our blog by including sales pitches. This […]
Case Study: Vancouver’s Newest Marina – Milltown Marina
Canada’s newest marina, Milltown Marina, sits on the outskirts of downtown Vancouver, B.C. in a well-protected basin on the North Arm of the Frasier River. The marina’s story is not that different from other Greenfield projects, and it’s actually the commonalities that it shares with other projects that makes it an interesting case study. Milltown […]
The Modern Floating Platform
From gathering spaces to boat storage areas to foundations for floating buildings, advances in modern engineering have greatly expanded the possibilities for these unique structures. The modern floating platform can serve a variety of functions for marinas as well as a number of other sectors. From gathering spaces to boat storage areas to foundations for […]
Marina Industry Trends In 2014
As one year comes to a close and a new year begins, we are often asked “what is your outlook for the coming year for the marina industry” or “what are some of the trends you’re seeing and what can we expect to see more of.” Although much of our comments are logged by editors […]
Quality Assured. Don’t just take your suppliers word for it.
Bellingham Marine is proud to be an ISO registered company with a strong foundation that benefits the health of our company as well as that of our customers. In a recent focus group, participants were asked how they would choose between similarly capable marina companies when it came to purchasing a new dock system. […]
Let’s Get Technical about Freeboard and Live Load Capacity
If you work in the marina industry it is important to understand the difference between freeboard and live load capacity and how the two affect the stability and use of a floating dock. Freeboard, in simple terms, is the height of a dock’s deck above the water. Live loads are variable and include all unfixed […]
A Look at Some of the World’s Largest Floating Concrete Ferry & Cruise Terminals
Terminal sites are usually more exposed than your typical marina and the loads placed on the docks from heavy foot traffic, complex gangway and railing systems and not to mention large vessels are much greater than in your typical small boat harbor. Thus, the docks are beefy – built extra tough, and are designed to […]
Why You Should Require Your Dock Builder to be Bonded
Embarking on a major renovation of your marina or starting the process of building a new facility is filled with a variety of risks. Maximizing your opportunities to limit those risks will help ensure the successful completion of your project. One of the ways to help minimize your risk as an owner or developer is […]
A Look Back at 2012 in the Marina Industry
For the marina industry, 2012 continued a steady march forward toward greater innovation, higher customization and a stronger push for value. The passing of time is inevitable; another year has come and gone and we are now well into 2013. Part fueled by tighter budgets and part by improvements in materials and technologies, the marina […]
Use of Treated Wood Products in the Construction of Floating Dock Systems
There are many hazards that threaten our natural resources and careful management of human activities is essential. However, sustainable management carries with it a responsibility to segregate real from perceived threats and to focus our energy on the real hazards. – Dr. Kenneth M Brooks Wood is an ideal marine construction material for floating dock […]
