Bellingham Marine Announces Kevin Thompson Presidency
Jacksonville, Florida – 26 of January 2024 Bellingham Marine has appointed Kevin Thompson as its next President of US Operations. Thompson’s appointment in December follows the presidency of Joe Ueberroth, who also served as CEO. Ueberroth will remain Chairman of the Board at Bellingham as Thompson takes on the role and responsibilities of BMI-US. Ueberroth […]
Global Marina Institute appoints Mr Bruce Birtwistle as Chairman
The Global Marina Institute (GMI) has appointed Mr. Bruce Birtwistle as its Chairman for the next two years. A seasoned marine industry professional of nearly three decades, Bruce Birtwistle is the General Manager Australia, Bellingham Marine, well known as the world’s leading marina design and build construction company. Bruce is a director of the Marina […]
How Bellingham Marine Maximised Innovation when it Built the Extension at Waikawa Marina
Bellingham Marine New Zealand were contracted in the late part of 2020 to extend the north face of the Waikawa Marina in the stunning Marlborough sounds, providing 251 brand new berths. With 227 piles to be installed with the addition of manufacturing and installation of 401 pontoons, this was an exciting time for our team […]
Construction Commences at The Marina at Dana Point
DANA POINT, CA – August 4, 2022, Bellingham Marine, the world’s leading dock builder, pulls the first pile from the existing C Dock in the West Cove, signaling the long-awaited start of construction on the new marina in Dana Point Harbor. Over the next five years, the marina will be rebuilt in fifteen phases plus […]
Bellingham Marine Announces the Retirement of John Spragg, President of Australasia and the Middle East, and the Promotion of Bruce Birtwistle as his Successor.
Bellingham Marine Announces Australasia Transition Plan. Newport Beach, CA, USA – 17 March 2021 – After 25 years of exemplary service, John Spragg, Bellingham Marine President of Australasia and the Middle East, has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2021. Following his retirement, he will continue to serve as a Director of the […]
Ayia Nappa Opens for Boats
Ayia Nappa, Cyprus – 7 August 2020 – The long-held vision of Cypriot Gerry Caramondani, in partnership with Naguib Sawiris, a prominent investor from Egypt, has become a reality with the opening of a 600 slip marina, drystack and the arrival of the first boats in February 2020. Ayia Nappa Marina is approximately 45-minutes east […]
Joe Ueberroth Discusses Marina Development and Industry Trends
Editor’s Note: Marina Dock Age magazine talked with Joe Ueberroth, owner and CEO of Bellingham Marine. Ueberroth’s investment firm Bellwether is also part owner of Dana Point Harbor Partners, the partnership that is redeveloping Dana Point Harbor in California. In the late 1990s, Ueberroth’s marina management company, BellPort Group, partnered with Nishida Tekko, the owner […]
Trinity Point Delivers on Promise to Build World-Class Marina on Iconic Waterfront Development
A new hot spot for tourists, boaters and local residents opened on Lake Macquarie. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 18th, marking the completion of phase 1 and the opening of the marina. Trinity Point, NSW, Australia – 17 May 2019 – April 18th was a significant milestone for Johnson Property Group and Managing Director, […]
Bellingham Marine President & CEO Everett Babbitt Will Retire at End of 2019
A transition plan is in place. Owner and Chairman, Joe Ueberroth, will assume the title of CEO. Bellingham, WA, USA – 31 January 2019 – Everett Babbitt, Bellingham Marine CEO, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2019. Following his retirement, he will continue to serve as a Director of the company. Everett joined Bellingham […]
New Travelift Piers Fuel Local Economy
Bellingham Marine collaborates with The BoatYard at Marina del Rey to expand service offerings for boats in Southern California. Marina del Rey, California, USA – 11 October 2018 – Big boats mean big money. They also mean big equipment when it comes to repairs. Large vessels often have trouble finding boatyards in Southern California that […]