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EQUIPMENT REVIEW


Seabin floating waste collectors


Buoy for marking rivers


The latest development in marine aids to navigation for marking rivers was presented by Almarin at the prestigious quadrennial conference of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) at Inchon, South Korea. The company’s innovative


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n April, 2018, Poralu Marine, the exclusive industrial and commercial partner of the Australian Seabin Project,


delivered the start-up company’s very first floating waste collectors. The Seabin offers an innovative,


ecological solution intended for marinas, harbours, rivers and lakes. The clever design moves up and down with the tide, collecting all floating rubbish. Water is sucked in from the surface through a submersible water pump capable of displacing 25,000 litres per hour, plugged directly into a 110/220 V outlet, and passes through a catch bag inside the Seabin,. The water is then pumped back into the marina, leaving litter and debris trapped in the catch


bag to be disposed of properly. During the pre-sales campaign, 150 Seabins were sold throughout Europe, in more than 50 sites. The aim is to sell 400 in the second year. The managers of these sites


were surprised at the quantity of waste that Seabins are capable of collecting, including the amount of both macro and micro plastic waste found in their waters. In fact, the Seabin is able to recover any micro-waste larger than 2 mm. Up until now, this had been impossible with the traditional techniques employed for the collection of waste floating in marinas. Poralu Marine


marine@poralu.fr www.poralu.com


Recycled vinyl sheet piles


In recent years, environmental protection and sustainable development have become major issues. Arbofer’s sheet piles made from recycled vinyl enable waterfront developers to build and renovate in an environmentally- friendly way as they can be used as a sustainable alternative to sheet steel, timber or rocks. In fact, the recycled plastic resists


oxidation, does not erode, cannot rot and will not pollute the water. The piles have a life expectancy of over 50 years in whatever location they are installed. The product is available in four


colours: anthracite; brown; chalk; and sand. Arbofer info@arbofer.fr www.arbofer.com


MARINA INDUSTRY • EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST • JUNE 2018


buoy, which works as a fixed and floating mark, is designed for rivers or channels with a large amplitude of water level (the change between peak and trough), whilst maintaining a high precision when water levels are low. This product was developed by Almarin in conjunction with the Port Authority of Douro e Leixões (APDL) and Instituto Hidrográfico de Portugal. Almarin also presented its new


AtoN catalogue, which introduces a wide range of marine aids to navigation, including beacons and towers for ports, lantern rooms and solutions for the marking


of bridges and structures under navigation channels. Almarin info@almarin.es www.almarin.es


Solar-powered dock light


An automatic, solar-powered LED light kit with PIR motion sensor from Xunzel of Spain lights any dark area and adds extra safety, security and peace of mind by taking advantage of the Sun’s energy. The Solarwall™ light automatically turns on when motion is detected within four metres, making it ideal for remote locations at marinas such as dock areas. Easy, fast and safe to install, this small, compact unit is maintenance-free and water- proof to IP44. Its long-lasting LED technology with Hi Lumen output charges during the day and works at night. Made from high resistance ABS


plastic with UV protection for added durability, this dock light is fully weather-resistant and can be mounted almost anywhere. It can be supplied in either black,


stone or moss (illustrated). Xunzel info@xunzel.com www.xunzel.com


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