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2022 July August Marina World

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES European boost Launching the marine fast charger at Sant Carles Marina, Spain. Canadian club buys stacker crane Mission Group has purchased a customised eight-ton all-electric semi-automated Capria top-running stacker crane for its Aqua Boat Club on Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The machine, which will be installed in a clubhouse due to open in spring 2023, will serve vessels up to 35ft (10.6m) and 17,600lbs (8,000kg). To retain the community’s waterfront view, the 30,160ft² (2,802²) drystack building will be positioned away from the shoreline. for electric charging UK-based electric boat charging entrepreneur Aqua superPower installed its first marine fast charger in Spain in May and also played a prime role in “powering up” the Venice Boat Show. MDL Sant Carles Marina at the mouth of the River Ebro near the town of La Ràpita – the first marina in Spain to install Tesla electric car chargers – has also become the first Spanish marina to join the Aqua superPower network. “Given the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, marinas, ports and harbours are looking to incorporate sustainable technologies and practices into their operations to reduce pollution and mitigate their environmental impact,” said Sant Carles general manager Nicolás González. “We have always aimed to lead the way and our decision to be the first in Spain to join the Aqua superPower network, is to become a leading destination for electric boats and the first charging hub along the Catalonian coast marine fast charging corridor.” Aqua superPower CEO, Alex Bamberg, commented: “This installation is the realisation of Aqua superPower’s recent partnership with the Catalan Association of Tourist Marinas (ACPET). We are delighted to be working with MDL Sant Carles Marina as the first in Spain and Catalonia to join Aqua’s fast charge network. This also fits well into our partnership with MDL Marinas Group.” “Access to charging that provides a reliable ‘plug and charge’ experience and offers features like charge point visibility, is essential for boat owners if they are to develop the confidence to transition to electric boats,” he added. The company also had a notable presence at this year’s Venice Boat Show by teaming up with Italian charge point manufacturer, e-concept, as technical partners. They installed 20 marine chargers within the historic Arsenale. Electric boats featured prominently in the boat show programme, with 36 electric boats on display and several significant world premieres announced. The show also hosted its second E-Regatta, an endurance competition between a range of electric boats. Aqua superPower introduced its fast charge network at the Venice Boat Show back in 2021. Since then, it has expanded across Italy, France, Canada and the USA, together with the UK’s first charging network in Plymouth. In Italy, the company has installations in Venice, Portofino and along the Italian Riviera and a roll-out along the shores of Lake Maggiore begins this year. www.aqua-superpower.com With an aisle width of 116ft (35m), the building design cannot accommodate forklifts but is ideal for Capria machinery. The crane will keep the operator at eye-level with the forks and boat even when reaching the 64ft (19.5m) ceiling. Accidental bumps will be virtually eliminated because of the semi-automation. When pulled from the racks, boats will be placed on a hydraulic trailer and transported to a ramp for both seasonal and daily launching. The building will provide storage for up to 200 memberowned vessels. www.domingocapria.com www.marinaworld.com – July/August 2022 55

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