INDUSTRY NEWS 5
New boat hoist for Hamble Point T
he 250-berth Hamble Point Marina, one of 19 leisure harbours operated by MDL Marinas, has acquired
another Marine Travelift mobile boat hoist. The Model 75 BFMII, with a 75 ton lifting capacity, is the most recent addition to this marina’s fleet of Marine Travelift boat handling equipment at its prime location at the mouth of the River Hamble near Southampton on the South Coast of England. Hamble Point’s new 75 BFMII is its
fourth mobile boat hoist from Marine Travelift. The marina’s previous units include a 2004 75 BFMII, 1999 35 BFM and 70 BFM. In the 15 years between Hamble Point’s boat hoist purchases, Marine Travelift has
been working closely with marinas across the world to acquire operator feedback and provide the most innovative boat handling equipment on the market. According to Joe Walton, Marina Manager at MDL, they continue to choose to work with Marine Travelift because of the proven reliability, superior machine build, high-quality paint finish and the John Deere engine option. “The greatest enhancement we’ve
noticed with the new 75 BFMII Marine Travelift is the optional sailboat top beam extension,” said Walton. “We now have a much greater clearance for the rigging of yachts and large flybridge motor vessels. This allows us to place all types of boats further into the slings
MIA begins search for new leader
On 20 January, the Marina Industries Association (MIA) announced that it has begun the search to appoint a new CEO to replace Colin Bransgrove, who will conclude his duties by the end of this year. Colin said that with 12 years in the
role, it will be time for change to ensure the momentum of the past decade continues. “It will remain a privilege until my last day of service to be part of a great and progressive industry. MIA has a membership committed to their Association. It is directed by a long-standing volunteer Chairman and Board passionate about the valuable role marinas and yacht clubs can play within their local communities.”
MIA Chairman Andrew Chapman acknowledged that the Association is indebted to Colin for the role he has played in leading MIA through a period of sustained growth. He stated, “During Colin’s time as MIA’s first and only CEO, the Association’s membership has more than doubled to over 300 and the number of education and training activities has increased four-fold. Colin has been and remains a ‘steady hand at the wheel’. He has a strong belief in the
for a better lift of the full vessel.” Marine Travelift’s rear-sling to
top beam clearance ratio is known for having the most space in the industry, allowing marinas to offer more precise lifts on a variety of vessels with different size riggings and secure safer transport. In addition, the unit’s wireless remote control ensures operators of this 75 BFMII can see the lift from all angles
and have access to digital machine information, including load data. “It is a privilege to work with MDL Hamble Point Marina again for this 75 BFMII mobile boat hoist,” stated Stephan Chayer, International Director of Sales at Marine Travelift. “The repeat business with customers like MDL shows Marine Travelift’s dedication to quality and customer service across the globe.” All Marine Travelift boat handling equipment now includes remote diagnostics, which allows marinas to Bluetooth machine data in for efficient factory support from the company’s CustomerCare team. In addition, its worldwide dealer network ensures yards have access to local machine service and support.
Partnership signed with Chinese marina industry
Andrew Chapman (left) and Colin Bransgrove pictured at the Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition.
important role Associations play in supporting and adding value to members’ businesses and to their professional growth. MIA’s previous international conference and trade exhibition, for example, was voted by members as the best-ever and Colin played a key role in ensuring its success. “It is typical of his dedication to the
Association that he has enabled the MIA to have a gradual and what we anticipate will be a smooth leadership transition.”
An exclusive partnership has been signed between the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and the Chinese Sports Industry Group (CSI) to jointly begin marina training and accreditation in China. The partnership commits the MIA and CSI to work together to provide the Chinese marina industry with an international standard career pathway for marina staff. In addition, there will be co-operation in the roll-out of the Global Gold Anchor and the International Clean Marina accreditation programs that will assist with the development of marina business practices and operations. Andrew chapman, MIA
President and Chairman, said the development has the potential to be a game-changer for the Chinese marina industry. “MIA is delivering marina training under the auspices of the Global Marina Institute aligned with our British Marine partnership. Delivering this training in a consistent and planned manner to Chinese marinas,
with the support of CSI, will be a major boost for the marina sector. Additional support by CSI in MIA’s delivery of accreditation will also fast-track the creation of more productive and customer-focused marina businesses.” Wang Weidong, Chairman of China Sports Industry Group, stated “I believe this is an essential step towards internationalisation for Chinese marina industries. CSI will aim to combine our experience in managing traditional sports venues with the international marina standards of MIA. “Though the Chinese marina industrial chain possesses huge potential, there had never been a standardised management and operation system for marinas to follow. With the presence of such a system, it will without a doubt promote the standardisation of management/operation of water venues in general, thus raising the interests of potential investors and driving the entire industry as a whole. We are thrilled to witness the leverage effect take place.”
MARINA INDUSTRY • FEBRUARY 2020
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