EDITORIAL INDEX 21


Two innovations from Bellingham Marine (page 1, February 2014) What are the needs of today’s sailors? (page 14, February 2015) What are walers? (page 10, May 2014) Where have all the sailors gone? (page 12, May 2016) Worldwide success for M-Tech (page 6, May 2015) Xiamen Yachting Industry Development Plan (page 10, August 2015)


Waterfront Conceptual design options for Baoshan waterfront (page 17, May 2015) Development project in paradise (page 17, November 2013) First Four Seasons private residence development for Chao Phraya River (page 16, February 2015) Long-term partnership in China (page 17, May 2014) Marina-based development in Fiji (page 16, August 2016) Masterplan for Nanjing designed by Atkins (page 16, May 2014) Mega investment at Royal Phuket Marina (page 16, August 2015) New coastal community for Melbourne (page 18, February 2014) Raising retail standards at SM Seaside City Cebu (page 16, February 2016) Shanghai’s waterfront development plan (page 16, May 2016) Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel with sea view (page 17, May 2016) World-class living at Keppel Cove in China (page 10, November 2015)


Equipment Adaptive floating system adds ‘water appeal’ (page 18, November 2014) Adjustable yacht cradles (page 18, May 2014) All-welded finger pier (page 18, August 2014) Aluminium pedestals (page 18, May 2015) Anti-pollution boom (page 20, November 2013) Anti-pollution device for ropes (page 17, August 2016) Boat hoist with 85,000 kg capacity (page 17, August 2016) Brochure covers ‘floating solutions’ (page 18, May 2014)


1010 LUXURY YACHTING DESTINATIONS


Holistic approach benefits superyacht marinas T


he luxury marina and yachting lifestyle development and operations company Mourjan Marinas


is committed to creating more than simply a series of unforgettable marinas and yachting lifestyle developments. It strives to build a sense of place with a unique focus on hospitality for owners, crew and visitors alike, while providing commercially sound and cost- eff ective solutions in every area of marina development and operation.


From planning and design


to engineering, development, construction management, operational skills and marketing expertise, Mourjan Marinas has adopted a holistic approach that benefi ts the development of superyacht marinas. Dedicated to providing the highest possible standards in each and every one of its locations, the company’s multi- disciplinary team of experts includes designers, development professionals, marina operations specialists and


marketing executives, who interact as a co-ordinated team to deliver luxury yachting destinations for the future.


Project master plans Mourjan Marinas’ extensive international experience in undertaking market reviews and evaluating project master plans is a pivotal element in delivering world class marina developments. Its highly skilled team has an established track record in acting as the owner’s representative covering all aspects


of marina-focused community developments. The team’s comprehensive skills


range from master plan evaluations to a wide variety of management functions, including technical report analysis, utilities and infrastructure capabilities, and on-site due diligence, thus allowing it to deliver a thorough examination of a project prior to initiation of the concept design and feasibility phase. A consistently disciplined


approach is applied to both the macro


review of the master plan as well as detailed insight into each of the key individual marina precincts within the overall development, including timelines, market assessment and cost/benefi t analysis. Following a review of the master plan and all associated studies, the team produces an in-depth project assessment outlining key issues and recommended enhancements, while also giving careful consideration to urban planning principles and the marina’s critical inter-relationship with the local community in its area to ensure long-term commercial success.


Design expertise The design, development and operations teams work alongside each other to provide clients with the optimal design solution. The company’s proprietary design standards are based on enhancing the user experience while taking into consideration the real and


varied needs of yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew. The design expertise of Mourjan Marinas is aptly demonstrated in detailed technical briefs that cover the full scope of marina operations, including environmental and sustainability considerations plus architectural integration within the surrounding environment. These briefs form the cornerstone of the company’s design direction and provide a structured means to reach its goal of delivering a truly successful fi nal design for each of the development’s components. The company’s experts fully


understand the crucial importance of the functional design relationship between marina operations and the community in which they are located, and are able to successfully blend the key planning elements. Recreation and administration facilities are carefully analysed and considered from the end-user perspective


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as well as operational profi tability and incorporated within each development. A comprehensive portfolio of in-house services covers all phases of the development life cycle from planning and fi nancial analysis through to funding and construction of a marina. Responsibility for the creation


of development and design briefs, budgets and operational pro-formas is taken by Mourjan Marinas to ensure the reliable forecasting of costs and returns. In addition, it off ers further value through the hands- on management of large marina and upland construction projects,


covering every facet of the operation from the selection and appointment of third party engineers and architects, through to construction management activities and all aspects of development reporting and administration. The company’s development


and construction services also include market analysis, due diligence, feasibility studies, planning and design, public-private


1616 WATERFRONT


Shanghai’s waterfront development plan


D


eltas, coasts, rivers and even the smallest mountain streams are often the original source of urban and


rural development. In Asia, most large metropolitan cities in China such as Shanghai, Dalian, Chongqing and Suzhou have been developed along water systems that penetrate deep into the mainland. These waterways have been used for transportation, agriculture and exploitation of natural


resources for centuries, becoming the lifeline for settlement. In Asia, water has always been considered to be one of the key elements of nature, to be respected, used and enjoyed as part of the landscape – a place designed to create harmony between architecture and nature. The companies working in partnership with Waterfronts NL have come to understand, however, that despite its rich relationship with


water, considering water as a recreational asset has never been a strong tradition in Asia. Due to modernisation, increased travel and new global communication networks, local attitudes towards water are now changing fast in China. This new perspective includes embracing the waterfront as a modern iconic urban place for land-based and water-based recreational activities. Over the last ten years, Asia has


rapidly expanded its marinas and water-based leisure activities as well as investing in waterfront facilities. Many city planners and governments are being inspired by internationally- renowned waterfronts, often hoping to replicate these successful places within their own cities. However, any good place-making professional understands the challenge of creating an idealised waterfront project that not only fi ts into the local urban


context, but also suits the local market and changing water culture. In Shanghai, the local government has a vision to transform this metropolis at the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River Delta into the waterfront and yachting capital of Asia. Its ambitious Waterfront Development Plan was released in 2002, calling for the transformation of warehouses and wharf facilities along the Huangpu River into offi ce, commercial, residential, and natural areas. Bordered by the East China Sea,


surrounded by a series of lakes in the West and criss-crossed by rivers and canals, Shanghai is ideally situated to connect its metropolitan image with the recreational leisure use of water and make Shanghai a major waterfront metropolis in East Asia. The Shanghai Yachting Industry Master Development Plan covers a global overview of the yachting industry, an analysis of opportunities


for Shanghai, potential routing networks, the design of major urban nodes, as well as an implementation plan with clearly indicated phasing, which considers the region’s future development along with its coastal and delta ecology. The Master Development Plan


identifi es fi ve diff erent Water Districts in the Shanghai Delta Area, based on detailed studies of Shanghai’s diff erentiated water structure and provides detailed design plans for each development area. This project was undertaken in co-operation with DHV Environment and Infrastructure, WA Yachting Consultants, Kuiper Compagnons, Ecorys, the Port of Rotterdam, the DHV Shanghai Representative Offi ce and the Tongji Urban Planning and Design Institute of Shanghai. Waterfronts NL info@waterfrontsnl.com www.waterfrontsnl.com


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Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel with sea view


The Atkins-designed five-star Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel held its official opening ceremony in Zhanjiang, China, last year. The sea view hotel is situated on the Leizhou Peninsula, close to the subtropical shore of the South China Sea and is designed to fully utilise its coastline location to facilitate tourism to this port city. Atkins was appointed by


Guangdong Minda Investment Group to provide urban and architectural design for the project, which is made up of two towers: Tower A houses a 440- room hotel containing a 2,800 sq m banquet area, while Tower B accommodates high-grade offices above a podium of entertainment spaces. Facing the shoreline, the twin towers stand in a V-shaped formation, flanking a 50 m wide green belt, which will provide an outdoor green space for visitors. K. Y. Cheung, Atkins’ senior


design director for architecture in China, said: “Our design ensures that the breathtaking view of the South China Sea is maximised and can be enjoyed by every visitor. Each room is rotated 30° off axis to enable an unblocked sea view


and a unique perspective of the bay. The design avoids one tower completely obstructing the other from the coastline view. We helped the client to think from the users’ point of view and capitalised on the hotel’s location to its full potential”. The architectural design of


the hotel follows the theme of subtropical ocean. The intricate stepped facade alludes to seashells, while the sail-like roof membranes establish a nautical presence and dramatic skyline that can be seen both day and night. Ensuring that both the client and end-users can benefit from the unblocked sea view, the design has demonstrated the creative and innovative building solutions provided by Atkins’ architecture and urban design team based in China.


Zhanjiang is a port city and


this newly-built iconic sea view hotel will become a tourist attraction and support the city’s strategic plan for marine economic development. Atkins info@atkinsglobal.com www.atkinsglobal.com


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Composite material for boardwalks (page 18, February 2016) Custom-designed pontoons (page 19, May 2016) Decking board (page 18, May 2015) Deck light (page 18, August 2015) Ecological toilet block (page 18, February 2016) Environmental barge (page 19, May 2016) Flexible solution for mooring piles (page 18, February 2016) Floating barrier (page 18, May 2015) Game-based safety simulation (page 18, August 2014) Green and safe pile cleaner (page 19, November 2014) Hydraulic boat transporters (page 18, May 2014) Inflatable berth (page 17, August 2016) Largest lift-capacity forklift (page 18, February 2015) Marina equipment range on the web (page 18, May 2014) Marina services brochure for 2015 (page 18, November 2014) ‘Marinas & Floating Solutions’ (page 19, November 2015) Marine forklift (page 19, November 2014) Marine Sector Product Guide (page 18, August 2015) MetConnect promotion (page 18, August 2014) Meteorological data platform (page 20, November 2013) Mismatched power adaptor (page 18, February 2015) ‘On-dock’ storage (page 18, May 2015) Patent pending for FR rods (page 18, August 2015) Permanent tape for shrink-wrapping (page 18, November 2014) Range of mooring buoys (page 19, May 2016) Reinforced plastic gratings (page 20, February 2014) Super Cap for shrink wrap installation (page 18, February 2015) Stain remover for fibreglass (page 18, February 2015) Temporary structures (page 19, May 2016) ‘The Neptune’ range impresses at METS (page 20, February 2014) Transport for yachts (page 20, February 2014) Two-directional light fitting (page 20, November 2013) Two-wheeled transporter for marina staff (page 20, November 2013) Unique and innovative design (page 18, February 2016) Unsinkable mooring buoys (page 20, February, 2014) Versatile range of service pedestals (page 19, November 2015) Wood/plastic composite fenders (page 19, November 2015)


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