6 PIANC AWARD
Left to right: Roberto Perocchio, ICOMIA; Trevor Fong, Marina at Keppel Bay; Gary Charlwood, Bellingham Marine; and Peter Jansen, PIANC.
principles is the main goal of PIANC RecCom.” Located on the privately-owned
First Asian marina wins ‘Excellence’ title
T
he Marina at Keppel Bay has become the fi rst marina in Asia to win the Marina Excellence Design
Jack Nichol Award conferred by The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC), beating other international marinas from Turkey, Croatia and Italy to clinch the title. The award was presented at a ceremony held during the Asia Boating Forum 2016 in Singapore on 8 April. This accolade recognises excellence in the design, functionality, sustainability and aesthetics of modern recreational boating facilities. Receiving the award on behalf of the Marina at Keppel Bay was General Manager Trevor Fong, who stated: “Since our establishment in 2008, the team at Marina at Keppel Bay has been working hard to forge ahead to improve and upgrade our marina infrastructure. At the same time, in caring for the environment, we also benchmark ourselves against the highest standards of environmental stewardship. “We are heartened that our eff orts
have garnered Marina at Keppel Bay international recognition. This award will spur us on in our journey towards achieving even higher standards in the marina’s functionality and environmental sustainability for all our stakeholders, as well as the wider yachting community.” PIANC is the forum for industry
professionals around the world to provide expert advice on cost-
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eff ective, reliable and sustainable infrastructures to facilitate the growth of waterborne transport. PIANC continues to develop appreciated and respected guidelines for the industry, as well as related activities, and is considered an authority for technical knowledge in these fi elds around the world. The internationally-recognised
award is administered by PIANC’s Recreational Navigation Commission (RecCom) and is evaluated by a judging committee, which includes the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) members. Dr. Eng. Elio Ciralli, Chairman of
PIANC RecCom, said: “Our Commission unanimously decided that Marina at Keppel Bay, which embodies excellence in design under
functionality, sustainability and aesthetics points of view, to be the winner of the Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award 2016. “It takes appreciation for the
environment and a thorough understanding of the engineering requirements to ensure that a marina is properly planned, sited, laid out, protected and built – all of which are embodied by Marina at Keppel Bay. “The Marina’s comprehensive
sustainability program is a fi ne example to the industry on how a well-designed and operated marina can have a strongly mitigating impact on its surrounding environment. Marina at Keppel Bay embodies principles to create a safe, sustainable and pleasant place for boats and people – a truly enriching waterfront. The support for applying these
Keppel Island, Marina at Keppel Bay is the exclusive home of choice for luxury yachts and a preferred destination for international superyachts. The marina also off ers a myriad of lifestyle services such as yacht charter programmes and the Keppel Bay Sailing Academy. The marina is part of the Keppel Bay waterfront precinct, which comprises the FIABCI-award winning condominiums Refl ections and Caribbean at Keppel Bay, as well as the latest residential development, Corals at Keppel Bay. Setting new standards in marina
construction and services, Marina at Keppel Bay’s state-of-the-art fl oating concrete pontoon system, designed and built by Bellingham Marine, can accommodate 168 yachts, including superyachts of up to 86 metres inside the marina. The marina also features
Singapore’s fi rst individual pontoon berthing structure for superyachts and the fi rst modern reticulated vacuum sewer pump-out system. Other notable features include an eff ective breakwater and fl oating wave attenuator for protection against impact from wind, waves and currents. Everett Babbitt, President and CEO
of Bellingham Marine, said: “It is an honour for one of our projects to be presented with PIANC’s prestigious Marina Excellence Design Jack Nichol Award, which focuses on the technical aspects of proper marina design and layout. I can think of no greater accolade than to be affi liated with an award that pays tribute to the late Jack Nichol and his work in the marina industry”. Trevor Fong added, “We are proud
to have partners such as Bellingham Marine, who have provided Marina at Keppel Bay strong support and expertise in building and designing a world-class pontoon system. The quality and spacious pontoon infrastructure has contributed to the marina becoming a much sought- after berthing facility in Singapore”.
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