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Multiple projects in Middle East T


his year has seen Rolec Marina secure and complete a series of projects across multiple locations in the Mid-


dle East. Great partnerships have been formed and maintained to support the increasing demands for marina infrastructure in various industries, in- cluding luxury hotel resorts, maritime museums and oil companies. Luxury and urban resort the Intercontinental Hotel Marina in Abu Dhabi is home to presidents, members of the royal family and celebrities alike; a vast majority of the guests have a keen interest in boating, which has driven the demand for Rolec’s product range. The lavish location’s 190+ berths are powered by the company’s popular Quantum Pedestals, enabling both elegance population of boat-owners in the UAE is to double by 2025 and whilst the desire for ownership of boats and yachts increases, this Abu Dhabi marina is in a prime position to attract more members and visitors. Adding to its portfolio in 2019,


Rolec Marina has accomplished the manufacturing and installation of


MegaMaster unit for superyachts and Quantum Pedestals at the Port of Fujairah, UAE.


Rolec’s products across the prolific man-made Deira Islands comprising six marinas and the capacity to berth 600 boats. Similarly, Sheikh Jaber’s Southern and Northern islands have both benefited from Rolec Marina’s services, including the sought-after Quantum Pedestal. Other finished projects include KOC, Darren Marina, Port of Fujairah, Abu Tig Marina’s extension, Four Seasons Resort Dubai,


Sharjah Aquarium, Shore Side Marina, Island Marina, Ladies Marina, Cargo Berths, Floating Villas and North Beach Groyne. Kate Broom, International Sales


Manager, said: “We have had a presence in the Middle East for over two decades now, so to see our partnerships increase brings me great pleasure. From the innovative Berth- Master to the adoption of the Rolec


The Bistro is now open at Shamrock Quay


Berth-holders, tenants and visitors at MDL’s Shamrock Quay Marina can now enjoy a range of culinary delights from the new onsite bar and restaurant, The Bistro at Shamrock Quay, which opened on 7 November. The restaurant, situated at the


heart of the marina, offers a full seasonal a la carte selection, which currently includes dishes such as veal Milanese with spaghetti Arrabiata and lentil and chickpea curry. A selection of daily specials will be available, as well as a hearty roast on Sundays – perfect after a crisp day’s sail in Winter. Catering for those with limited


time, The Bistro will also be offering an express ‘eat in’ lunch menu and a lunchtime takeaway meal deal. Mark Walter, Owner of The Bistro at Shamrock Quay, said: “We will be


Quantum Pedestal, it is gratifying to know that various industries require the innovative excellence of the Rolec Marina product range. 2020 marks our 30th anniversary of providing marina solutions across the globe. Such projects are motivating for the Rolec Marina team and without a doubt stimulate us to persist in creating solutions for the increasing require- ments of boating”.


Poralu sales appointment


offering a 10% discount to onsite tenants and berth-holders, which applies to our takeaway meal deal too. Everyone is more than welcome to pop in and pick up a discount card from the bar”. Barry Radband, Marina Manager at Shamrock Quay Marina, commented: “The Bistro at Shamrock Quay is a


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fantastic addition to our community here at the marina. Enjoying a drink and a delicious bite to eat following a day on the water is what it’s all about and just enhances the whole experience. We are very pleased to welcome Mark and his team and hope that they will soon feel at home here at Shamrock Quay”.


Olivier Bracon has been appointed Sales Director of Poralu Marine for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He holds a technical degree in mechanical engineering and is a graduate of IDRAC Business School at Lyon in the South of France where he studied marketing and industrial relations. Since beginning his career in 1997, he has been employed as a Sales Engineer, Marketing Manager, Sales Supervisor and Export Sales Manager for major concerns such as TAS, Freudenberg and Carrier. His prime objectives will be to


focus on Poralu’s international development – exports already account for 80% of the company’s business – and on promoting new products such as the Seabin floating waste collector to diversify the portfolio.


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