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2022 January February Marina World

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MARINA PLANNING & DESIGN

MARINA PLANNING & DESIGN Creating marina zones where vessels of similar size are moored is an important aspect of the design process. design of quayside structures will need to accommodate the potential for varying requirements, as well as security around the marina (software and hardware). This too is an important element to the design process and will require integration into the wider development requirements. Landscape design: Working with landscape design architects, the process requires a detailed understanding of the spatial requirements and ‘set back’ for the operational equipment and layout along the quayside. Extending the look and feel of the landscaping out onto the marina to create a smooth transition can ensure the marina feels truly integrated as part of the development. For areas where berthing is promoted this is likely to include mooring bollards (and ancillary equipment), utilities equipment (power and water), wastewater management systems, lighting etc. Ensuring the operational elements are identified and properly integrated into the landscape design is an important element in the design process. M&E design: The infrastructure requirements are relative to the berth layout and vessel requirements. In the situation where superyacht berthing is promoted, supplies for utilities are often significant and need to be realised at an early stage so that they can be incorporated into the landside design requirements for electrical capacity. Furthermore, routing for services and drainage through quayside structures is important from an engineering and infrastructure perspective, as well as landscape design. These capture just a few of the common design issues that can occur within a single element of the marina design. Taking the marina from concept design, through a developed design process requires understanding of the operational requirements and, of course, the needs and demands of the end user. Designing the right marina Each site presents its own set of unique and complex design challenges that will impact the layout and design of the marina. In addition to the ‘on water’ berthing arrangements, the marina will require various landside components to assist with the operation of the marina. In all areas of the design, the nature and type of boating activity expected at the site is a key point of reference through the design process. As a minimum, the marina design should give due consideration to the following: Berthing arrangements: With reference to industry design standards, ‘good practice’, knowledge and experience, the marina layout should promote a berthing arrangement that is relative to the design berth mix (identified through concept stages). Berth dimensions should be based upon current industry trends and incorporate a degree of future proofing. Berthing equipment: The fundamental decision between ‘fixed’ or ‘floating’ berthing equipment is determined by a range of factors, not least site conditions, change in water levels, vessel types and berthing configurations. Additionally, environmental influences can play an important factor in areas where extreme weather events can occur. Further consideration of vessel mooring equipment is also a key component. Ancillary equipment: The type, layout and specification of equipment must be developed with the operator and end user in mind. Consideration of the interaction between operator and user is critical and the opportunity to introduce convenient and ‘Smart’ solutions can be considered. Marina servicing: From fuel berths to slipways and boatyards, due consideration must be given to the specific requirements of the marina users and how this might inform the design of related infrastructure and equipment. Environmental initiatives should be factored into the design of such facilities, including opportunities for spill prevention and response, ‘closed-loop’ wash down when lifting boats to prevent particulates entering the water column etc. Landside operations: The marina design must extend to providing all aspects of operational support, services and facilities as necessary for a successful marina development. In addition to the primary marina management and operations centre (capitanerie building), the marina design includes the potential introduction of customer facilities (toilets and showers), car parking, security arrangements, communications infrastructure, refuse and waste disposal etc. The design of any marina is not just about creating a berth layout for boats or repeating the design of another marina. It is far more complex and involved, requires a site- and projectspecific approach and presents unique design issues that require forward thinking and a degree of specialist knowledge. Providing an opportunity to bring together industry-wide experience enables the design to be fully considered and fully integrated to establish the optimum solution for both operator and end user. Simon Goodhead is senior project manager, Marina Projects Ltd, UK. www.marinaprojects.com 30 www.marinaworld.com – January/February 2022

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