Bellingham: not releasing a new marina system

IN a bold statement Bellingham Marine Australia GM John Spragg said: "The Bellingham Marine marina system is still the best in the world, at Bellingham we haven't resorted to rebranding or relaunching our marina system."

"We know, and our clients know, our system is continually being improved through constant research and development. A dedication to continuous improvement through R&D is at the very core of Bellingham’s rich 52 year history,” said Spragg.

Bellingham’s current marina system, called Generation 6, according to the company, represents state-of-the-art technology in marina development. Innovative features which make the Bellingham system stand out from the rest include: One piece long fingers, which eliminate possible twisting and can provide full length berthing; rounded finger ends, which provide boaters with a soft edge to navigate around; longer length walkway pontoons, which lead to reduced costs; non-slip aluminium gangway decks, and more.

As many in the industry can attest, Bellingham has built its reputation and success on innovation and leadership not imitation. The company is a leader in the industry and has a proven track record of over 50 years of designing, building and continually improving its marina system.

Bellingham Marine is well known worldwide for developing the concrete floating marina system and the first floating golf green.

“We’ve led the world in wave attenuation, and we have more buildings and structures built on our system than any other marina manufacturer,” said Spragg.

Right now Bellingham is testing a new composite material to offer clients as an alternative to timber whalers on new and existing marinas, this, along with the use of non-ferrous metals and materials will extend the life of Bellingham’s marina system beyond its already long 50 year life.

“With our 52 years of experience we know which materials will fatigue and end on the scrap heap and which will withstand the environment and the test of time,” said Spragg.

"Our first marina pontoons, built of similar materials to that, which we use today, have seen marina systems come and go but the original Bellingham system is still afloat and in use today.

"As testament to Bellingham’s innovation and commitment to quality the company reports having built over seven thousand (7000) marina berths in Australia in the past ten years.

“This is an enviable achievement and one that is a result of our commitment to provide a product that sets the benchmark for marina systems both in Australia and throughout the world," said Spragg.