PRODUCTS & SERVICES Customisation suits high profile marinas Fuel cart taps in on solar rays US company Beta Fueling Systems has released a 100% solar powered fuel dispenser cart for marine applications. It has been designed to safely deliver fuel at flow rates of 10 gallons/min to 150 gallons/min via interchangeable nozzles. The cart can be connected to an underdock hydrant system or an above ground tank/pump arrangement. Beta Fueling has drawn on 40 years’ experience in the manufacture of mobile fuelling equipment in the commercial and military aviation markets in the development of its marine product, and Beta CEO Jon DeLine is confident of its success. “The solar power and mobility of our fuel carts will be a game changer in the marine fuelling industry, just as it was in aviation,” he says. The unit, which is claimed to be the first to draw all of its energy from the sun, has stainless steel pipework and a lightweight aluminium frame. It is fully corrosion resistant with an added layer of protection via a UV resistant, aviation grade coating. It also boasts a ‘zero-turn’ radius for ease of manoeuvrability and a convenient tow bar to enable the operator to move it up and down slopes or over greater distances. According to Dan Clevenger, director of sales and marketing, the product also offers operators economic benefits due to its mobility and power source. “No more fixed fuelling locations or expensive electrical conduit is required,” he explains. The cart’s three interchangeable nozzles adapt fuel pressure to deliver the optimum flow rate for any application. Fuel delivery is via a generous 75ft hose that optimises fuelling range but stows away neatly on an electric rewind hose reel. Important safety features include emergency stop buttons, breakaway nozzles and an electric ‘deadman’ control handle to safely stop fuelling on demand. The unit’s digital register and printer give accounts for every transaction and print a report at the end of the fuelling cycle. Additional features include LED work lights for night operations, a lockable stowage box and racks for a fire extinguisher and a life vest. Contact Beta Fueling Systems in NC, USA on email: dclevenger@betafueling.com In a flurry of activity that has stretched well into early 2015, Italian company Plus Marine has completed a series of fully customised orders for high profile European marinas. Supersized pedestals were supplied to the Port of Monte Carlo for Port Hercules and, in early March, 1,000A units were despatched for the second phase development at Porto Montenegro. The highlight on the home market was delivery of specially designed pedestals for idyllic Marina di Portofino. Plus designers worked closely with the marina’s chosen architect to develop units that complemented the surrounding natural landscape. Prior to the Portofino contract, Plus delivered pedestals to several other Italian marinas including Marina del Gargano, Boccadarno Marina di Pisa, Cala Ponte Marina and Porto Turistico di Cecina. Contact Plus Marine in Italy on email: info@plusmarine.com Supersized pedestal installed in Monte Carlo. 54 www.marinaworld.com - May/June 2015
PRODUCTS & SERVICES Going green, going electric Seijsener Marina Services is significantly expanding its business in the supply of charging points for electric boats. On its home market in the Netherlands, the company is working closely with Friesland authorities to help fulfil an aim to make the region’s yachting 100% electric by 2020. This ambitious scheme has so far involved the installation of dozens of charging points at strategic places along the primary boating routes through the picturesque Friesland countryside. The charging points are suitable for small electric boats and large electric yachts. Payment is taken in several ways, often by the pre-paid SEP-card but most recently also by the Yoreon system. This enables boaters to activate and deactivate power and water supplies themselves using a phone or tablet. Registration and payment is handled via the internet and twelve Dutch harbours have so far installed pedestals with this option. Aside from offering an instant and manageable power and payment solution, the self-service option is ideal for small or isolated mooring places and pedestals can be installed unobtrusively so as not to mar the natural surroundings. Contact Seijsener in the Netherlands on email: info@ seijsener.com www.roodberg.com Hoist Transport Trailers Slipway Trailers Lift Roodberg P: +31 (0) 513 52 13 13 E: info@roodberg.nl www.marinaworld.com - May/June 2015 55
