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Asia-Pacific marinas sign pledge M


arina industries in the Asia-Pacific region are demonstrating a growing commitment


to the elimination of single-use plastics. In May, Andrew Chapman, President of the Marina Industries Association (MIA), announced the Association’s policy on the elimination of single-use plastics. He stated, “MIA is committed to providing industry leadership to eliminate single-use plastics by 2025 at MIA member marinas through education and information leading to changed business


practices and recycling”. He strongly encouraged marinas and the wider industry to sign up and pledge support for this policy.


In the month


since the policy launch, 33 marinas have signed the pledge and are communicating this commitment to their customers and local communities. These


marinas include club and commercial marinas and some large boatyards such as Gold Coast City Marina on the Gold Coast.


In addition, the first pontoon manufacturer to sign the pledge is Bellingham Marine


Australia. John Spragg, Bellingham President Australasia and Middle


East, said: “signing the pledge will mean a significant change in practices across Bellingham’s regional manufacturing and administrative centres. Bellingham Marine ultimately exists because of the appeal and health of our waterways. Making this commitment is an important action we can take to contribute to protect this invaluable global asset”. Further details on the MIA


policy and the industry pledge are available on the MIA website: www. marinas.net.au


Clean-up at Medway marina


Gold again for Karpaz Gate


Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus has achieved a Five Gold Anchor rating from The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) and was praised in the 2019 assessment for its high standards of facilities and customer service. Following the latest review, the TYHA assessor praised the marina for its high-quality offering for sailors on a stunning stretch of coastline on the North-East peninsula of the island. The report also highlighted the positive


impact and benefits that are anticipated when the new hotel at Karpaz Gate opens in 2020. The award reflects the growing


reputation of both the marina and North Cyprus among boat-owners as one of the premier home ports and most appealing destinations in the Mediterranean due to its unique offering of full-service capabilities, leisure and technical facilities, premium service, safe berthing and beautiful location, all at attractive prices.


Partnership buys Bradenton Boat Club in Florida


The purchase of Bradenton Boat Club in Cortez, Florida, has been announced by Southern Marinas Holdings LLC, a partnership between a New York-based private investment firm and Southern


Marinas. Bradenton Boat Club is located just off of the intracoastal waterway on Florida’s West Coast, with deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. The marina features 345


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berths with valet boat service, an on-site service department, fuel dock and yacht brokerage. “As Southern Marinas continues


to expand its presence in the Florida market, we view the


acquisition of Bradenton Boat Club as a welcome addition to our growing portfolio of best-in-class marinas,” said Andrew Gendron, Chief Investment Officer of Southern Marinas.


On 2 August, an inaugural Clean Marina day was held at MDL’s Chatham Maritime Marina on the River Medway in South-East England, with over 20 dedicated volunteers taking part. Armed with building sacks for rubbish and nets and rakes to pull litter from the water, the team collected more than 15 bags of rubbish and six large trolleys full of weed from in and around the marina and surrounding river. Clean Marina day is part of the


two-year Litter Free Maritime project run by the Living River Foundation in partnership with MDL and Chatham Maritime Trust (CMT). Living River will now examine the litter picked and where it was collected from in order to develop strategies to decrease its sources.


Marina Manager Ali Hand, who took


part in the clean-up, said: “We are lucky to be situated in such a beautiful waterside location, but litter is a real challenge”.


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