Rolec Services Energymaster pre-payment units have now been delivered to ACI Dubrovnik (in addition to units already installed at Skradin) and the Port of Rovinj. The benefit of these units is in serving the large transit fleet during the summer months. The units are of various outlet capacities, up to 125A 3ph and 63A 3ph respectively, offering an easy method of supply, management and payment for both electricity and water.
Croatia Cruising Companion - The Essential English Language Guide To Sailing Croatia
Our Croatia Cruising Companion was initially launched at the Earls Court Boat Show in London in November last year. Last month we were invited to present it at the new Split Library. The book is proving a big success in the UK and worldwide. Likewise it is being offered by local distributors, charter companies and marinas alike as one of the most up to date and detailed guides to cruising the Dalmatian coast, onshore as well as offshore. For further information either contact me or link to our dedicated website: http://www.croatiacruisingcompanion.blogspot.com/
For more detailed information on the above news and the full range of marina products and services we can offer, please visit our website, http://www.marinafacilitysolutions.com/
Marina Facility Solutions Ltd
Marina Kaštela,
Šetalište Kralja Tomislava bb,
21213 Kaštel Gomilica,
Croatia
tel/fax:+385(0)21222718mobile: +385 (0) 98 942 7143
Skype: mfs-ltd
www.marinafacilitysolutions.com
Zagreb Sport and Boat Show : 20th -24th February 2008
This is our 6th year in Croatia and we are hopeful of another successful year for everyone.
Much is happening with Marina Facility Solutions:
A New exhibition venue – we will have a stand at the Zagreb Boat Show from the 20th -24th February. Our stand is No.32 in Hall 8. We look forward to your visit to see and discuss our range of international products and the additional Turn Key solutions we now offer to New developments.
A New Croatian company – to facilitate local transactions
New offices – scheduled for March of this year
September 07 Newsletter
2007 has been an especially busy year for us, particularly on new marina developments, and we hope it has been equally successful for you. Unfortunately we have had less time available to meet and catch up on your news. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you are considering any improvements, replacements or new marina products and services so that we can continue to offer the optimum solution at the most competitive prices.
British Marine Federations/TYHA: have issued a New Code of Practice that will be highly relevant to new developers and marina operators interested in the latest EU marina design and facility trends.. As TYHA’s Croatian representative, we can provide you with full details of what TYHA can offer to the Croatian Marina Industry and the considerable advantages of membership. Membership amongst marinas in Turkey, Holland, Australia and several other overseas countries, is increasing, and we believe that better representation of Croatian marinas at international level, via individual membership of TYHA, would result in considerable direct and indirect benefits.
LeeSanitation- Pump - Out Systems: have now teamed up with a German company enabling them to supply to a larger market increasingly aware of the necessity and advantages of this eco friendly answer to sea pollution. The units themselves have been updated and, as a result of the volume of sales and reduced transport costs, we are able to offer even better prices. Please contact us for details of the new range and prices.
Walcon Marine - Pontoons: we are still working to overcome the transport costs of delivering their 2.5m width pontoons to this area, but are pleased to confirm the recent local interest in their 2.0m width pontoons. We are able to offer these units, either with galvanised mild steel or aluminium frames, at very competitive prices.
Rolec Services: the success of Rolec products in Croatia continues with installations of their standard bollards, in Foamex, to ACI Marina Rab, a Pre-Payment system to ACI Marina Skradin and standard stainless steel bollards, with larger electrical capacity outlets individually metered to Le Meridian’s Marina Lav.
Wise Handling – Travel Lifts: are increasingly popular internationally with competitively priced lifts incorporating the latest market refinements.
Vermeer-Hydraulic Cranes: have increased the capacity of their new FH-Crane range to 20t with the expected first YCR-10t version to be installed in Croatia early next year.
For further information on these and a number of other quality marina products and services, please visit our website, http://www.marinafacilitysolutions.com/
Autumn 2006 Hopefully you have had a successful season and are now planning your winter’s program of works.
Biograd Boat and Charter Show 2006: We are pleased to announce that Marina Facility Solutions will have a Stand at the forthcoming Boat Show from the 19th-22nd October. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your particular requirements, new products now available from our main suppliers - Walcon Marine, Rolec Services, Wise Handling, Lee Sanitation and Vermeer Cranes - and the industry in general.
Customer Friendly Marinas: We still continue to seek out equipment suppliers we believe might be of interest to the Croatian Marina Industry. Marinas interested in assisting Disabled Sailors may be interested in a crane to enable easy access onto vessels. Likewise we still offer Ace Trolleys to assist your clients transport kit and food to their boats. A new product we have successfully marketed is a competitively priced high impact “D” section fender material in white or black to protect the hulls of boats against damage around a marina.
Membership of The Yacht Harbour Association? TYHA is a pro-active organization working closely with the marina industries with members in the UK, Thailand, Australia, Holland, Turkey and now Olive Island Marina here in Croatia. Some of the benefits include a quarterly Trade News magazine, Marina Management Courses (with internationally accepted qualifications) held periodically with beneficial rates for members, representation at International Boat Shows and preferential entrance rates, TYHA Golden Anchor Award scheme, and Berth Search - an online means of advertising your availability of berths to an international audience.
We have learnt during our time here in Croatia that diversity is the key to success. Earlier this year we worked closely with the internationally reknowned Time Out Publishing Group who produced a Time Out Visitors’ Guide to Croatia magazine and Guide Book. The 2007/8 Visitors Guide will be published next April and we will again be contributing articles and offering marketing opportunities for the tourism industry. The magazine is distributed in the UK, USA, Ireland, Australia, France and throughout Croatia, and has the advantage of a loyal Time Out readership who like to travel and spend their hard-earned money wisely. The forthcoming magazine will include at least one feature on sailing Croatia.
Good news and interest in our products coming from both Montenegro and Serbia that indicates that marinas and waterfront developments are seriously back on the agenda. Many thanks for your enquiries.
If you require further information on any of the above topics please do not hesitate to contact us.
After a successful Croatia Boat Show and a productive winter we hope that everyone involved in the industry has completed their maintenance and renewal programs in time for what promises to be a good and extended tourist season. Good luck also, to those not directly involved with tourism - boat building and new marina builds - where work continues at a different seasonal pace.
We are pleased to report that our core business of supplying marina equipment has again been successful with Croatia’s latest 2 marina developments, Mandalina and Olive Island choosing Rolec Services bollards. Likewise successful contracts at some prestigious Hotel complexes.
We are particularly pleased to see Olive Island Marina’s hard work has finally come to fruition. MFS have worked closely on this project as far back as the beginning of 2004, when we were involved in the design, equipment schedules and estimates. Now we are pleased to announce that we have recruited Olive Island Marina as the first Croatian member of The Yacht Harbour Association.
MFS have also been pro active in providing editorial, and introducing Croatian Companies involved in the Tourist Industry to the prestigious Time Out – Visitors Guide to Croatia magazine, on sale internationally until late Autumn. Those of our contacts who took the opportunity to advertise to a new international customer base have so far been very pleased with the results. If you missed out the first time, there will be another opportunity in October.
As forecast back in 2004, your Government is working towards implementing the EU Regulations for the “Handling of Waste and Cargo remains from Vessels” and appear to be following the UK system. We were actively involved with the practical implementation of these regulations in the UK in 1999, are fully conversant with the rules and regulations, and continue to offer guidance, including the specification and procurement of the appropriate equipment in addition to Pump-Out systems and onboard holding tanks. We work closely with Lee Sanitation, who have advised a number of European Governments, Trade Associations, individual marinas and ports and supply a wide range of solutions to meet the regulations as they are implemented internationally.
For the Boat Building Industry we have been asked to introduce and market BigHead Bonding Fasteners, a very cost efficient and versatile stainless steel fastening system used in boat building. For further information and detail please contact us.
The sighting of an MFS polo shirt indicates the wearer has purchased equipment through MFS, the shirt being their only personal gain. Reference to those purchasers and some of the equipment supplied can be viewed on our recently updated Website “News” section.
Good luck with the season. We are returning to the UK for a short holiday mid July as my first grand child is due, email contact will still be possible, but my response might not be quite as prompt.
For information on all our services, products and reference sites, please go to our main web site,
http://www.marinafacilitysolutions.com/
April 2006
Croatia Boat Show 1st – 9th April
Marina Facility Solutions will again be supporting the forthcoming Croatia Boat Show in Split with a Stand that we hope you will visit. This is our second year at the show and our fourth year in Croatia so we hope you will take advantage of the best of international products, combined with our practical experience in making marina facility solutions work for you.
Rolec Services: We will have on display a varied selection of Rolec bollards and will be happy to introduce and discuss their new Spinnaker and Ocean ranges, Omron control, monitoring and pre-payment systems, their latest fire fighting Fire Caddy and full range of safety equipment.
Lee Sanitation Pump-Out Systems: We have full specifications on their complete range of Pump-out units, whether portable or fixed, their new portable unit, Mini Vert, Dual unit and the pump options available. We will be happy to discuss any particular logistical/design criteria requirements for pump-out installations and boat holding tank systems as well as international regulations and the ecological benefits of adopting these methods of containment.
Vermeer Yacht Line: Mr Leo van der Marel, Technical Sales Director, will be available, on the 4th-6th April , to discuss the benefits of their integrated Hydraulic Crane, Transporters and Support Frame system with capacities from 10 - 30 tons.
Wise Handling: Over the last twenty years, with over 480 units in operation worldwide, Wise have gained an enviable reputation in solving boat handling problems. Whatever your boat handling needs, there is a Wise product for you - Travel Hoists from 20–800ton, Slipway Hoists from 20-80ton, Boat transporters from 10-200t
Walcon Pontoons: Founded in 1963, Walcon is the market leader in design, construction and installation of marinas, yacht harbours and berthing facilities around the world. Copied by some but not equalled in terms of quality and cost effectiveness.
In addition to the above, we will have technical information on our full range of manufactures and their equipment and practical solutions to your immediate and longterm needs.
We look forward to seeing you on our stand at the Show and the opportunity to discuss your particular requirements.
February 2006
With a new season approaching and just a little time for thought and reflection, we’ve put together a checklist to resolve some of last year’s headaches, before the new season begins.
So what is your headache?
A new project, particular equipment needs, reliability, competitive prices, a supplier with a proven track record, after sales service?
New Project?
MFS, with over 10 years of experience in marinas and new builds, with the back up, via membership, of the BMF and TYHA, can provide design layouts, schedules of equipment and estimates for enlarging an existing facility or a planned new development.
Equipment needs?
Import and excessive transport costs of pontoons? We are delighted to announce an immanent licence agreement, enabling the manufacture of Walcon Marine pontoons, to built here in Croatia by an established, locally owned Croatian company.
Boat Handling and Storage?
Wise have, over the last 20 years, gained an enviable reputation for solving all boat handling problems for boats from 10-500t.
Vermeer are specialists in Static Cranes and integral transport/storage systems.
Electricity and water costs out of control?
Rolec can provide a range of solutions, from an inline meter, through digital metering, to state of the art computerised control of supply and billing.
Pump-out systems?
Lee Sanitation’s 50 years experience has enabled them to supply well proven reliable equipment for all your needs, both shore side, (various portable or fixed stations) and a full range of the accessories required on board.
Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment?
Rolec supply an extensive range, including their latest addition, the Fire Caddy, a unique portable fire station.
Administration and Account control?
Pacsoft Marine Management System is simple yet powerful marina management software, with integrated accounting allowing you to improve customer service, productivity and analyse business performance and trends.
And the Customer wants?
Internet access and monitoring of his boat 24/7! Ocean International Security provide a total hardware and software solution. The system also provides automatic billing, and enhanced security.
And the Customers also wants?
Electrical supplies, from 16A 240v to 3ph 600A, for their Superyacht - “no problem”, Rolec supplied this capacity Megamaster to Port Forum in Bacelona.
You need more than a couple of aspirins for these sort of headaches; contact MFS and you’ll be surprised how quickly the pain is relieved.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any of the above symptoms. Good luck with the coming season and may all your problems be small ones.
September 2005
Hopefully you have had a successful season and are now planning your winter’s program of works.
Biograd Boat and Charter Show 2005: We are pleased to announce that Marina Facility Solutions will have a Stand at the forthcoming Boat Show from the 20th-23rd October. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your particular requirements and the industry in general.
Lee Sanitation: Will this be the year for Pump-Out systems? Lee San have further extended their range of systems and capacity, now including a Dual Unit, capable of pumping out both grey and oil contaminated bilge water. They also offer the full range of equipment and accessories required for boat holding tanks.
Rolec Services: The monitoring and control of electrical and water supplies are becoming a serious topic of conversation. Rolec are confident that, with the various options they are able to supply, they can provide for your specific requirements. Likewise the interest in providing 3 phase power capacity is increasing as larger boats visit Croatian waters. The current largest capacity Rolec bollard in Croatia has been supplied to NCP-Marina Mandalina, with an electric outlet capacity of 250A 3ph.
Wise Handling: Wise have again proved their competitiveness with another supply to Croatia – a 50t, 4-wheel steer, remote control hoist option. As with the increase in electric capacity requirements, the requirement by marinas and boat build/repair facilities for larger hoists is increasing and we are confident of the quality of manufacture and competitive pricing of Wise units.
British Marine Federation/TYHA: TYHA are at present advertising a Residential Intermediate Marina Management Course from the 14th-17th February 2006 in the UK. If you require more information on this subject or on joining the Association, please contact us.
Ocean International: have a newly released WiFi boat alarm and monitoring system available that enables a boat owner to monitor his vessel via the internet.
Vermeer: have added a new transporter to their product range. Designed for rough terrain with a special cradle, four and two wheel steer options available, with a capacity of 20t.
In addition to the above, we continue to represent: Walcon Marine – pontoons, Taylor Fuel – double skinned storage and dispense units, The Yacht Leg and Cradle – boat supports, and Ace Equipment – courtesy trolleys.
We look forward to seeing you on our stand at the Boat Show.
The updating of our Website: http://www.marinafacilitysolutions.com/, is on-going, please check it out.
February 2005
Website: http://www.marinafacilitysolutions.com/. We now have a new website. For your convenience it is in both Croatian and English and will assist you in your search to resolve your particular equipment needs. Please add it to your “Favourites”. The site will be periodically updated with new ranges from our existing manufacturers and additional companies wishing to utilise our services.
Our new telephone number: +385 (0) 21 235 368. The new number takes effect from Monday 31st January. Our address remains the same, as does our GSM 098 942 7143.
Rolec Services: are very excited and optimistic about the venture with Omron, which will see the development of a new generation of systems exclusively for the Rolec Novo Master range, including lower priced Novo Energymaster/Timemaster systems, the new Novo Berthmaster system, allowing the Marina Operator complete control of the marina berths’ electrical and water services. The office based computer will have the ability to individually switch on/off every electrical socket and water tap on the marina. The system that we believe most suits the modern day marina is Novo Smartmaster - the new system allows the marina operator to issue the berth holder with their very own Smartcard, a part of the new generation of proximity type systems.
Nautika Magazine: January’s issue of Nautika included a two page article by me concerning the installation of Pump-Out systems in Croatia. Your thoughts on the subject matter would be very much appreciated.
New Manufacturers joining Marina Facility Solutions, who we are adding to our website:
Ace Equipment: For the past 35 years, Ace have been manufacturing and supplying Courtesy Trolleys, with designs specifically for the marina industry. The trolleys are manufactured from hot dipped galvanized steel, well balanced, with solid or pneumatic wheels, and a coin operated option. The workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years.
Vermeer Holland: Manufacturers of specialist machinery and equipment for the transportation of boats from the water to a safe resting place. Their equipment includes the neat, reliable and easy to maintain YCR range of remote controlled static hydraulic cranes, present capacities up to 20t with 300 degree slewing angle; yacht transporters up to 30t and Y frame supports.
Boatwrap: We are pleased to be working in conjunction with Jure Paladin, of GBN Marin Service, to promote and market a premier shrink-wrapping service providing added protection of both yachts and motor cruisers for their transportation and winter lay-ups. In addition, the necessary training can be provided, together with the supply of the equipment and materials required, for you to offer this service to your Clients. For further information regarding this offer, please contact MFS.
We welcome your feedback and please contact us should you require any further information regarding our products and services, or with details of any other specific requirements you may have.
November 2004
We understand that, yet again, the Croatian/Slovenian marina industries have improved on their previous years performance. You are no doubt, once again, preparing plans for improvements to your existing facilities for next season and I hope some of the information below may be of interest and assistance to you.
Rolec Services- Rolec have now released their class 1 miniature kWh meter to be sold individually. The range available is 16-63 Amp single phase and 63-250 Amp 3 phase. Now you no longer need to replace your service bollards in order to be able to meter electrical consumption. Prices available on request.
Also please note that Rolec and MFS are aware of at least one other organisation claiming to represent Rolec. As the exclusive agent for Croatia/Slovenia, only MFS has access to the most competitive prices and the full back up and support of the manufacturers.
The Yacht Leg and Cradle Company manufacture boat stands specifically designed to withstand the hurricane conditions experienced annually in the Caribbean, we can supply the same here.
Lee-Sanitation- We are still receiving many enquiries regarding their various methods and types of Pump-Out systems. You in the industry are aware of the necessity of this equipment to protect the environment you operate in. Could this be the year that this facility is finally offered to your Clients and the marina industry really does make a concerted effort to keep the sea clean?
The Yacht Harbour Association are keen to enrol Croatian/Slovenian Marina’s as members alongside existing UK and Turkish members. Membership provides a wide range of benefits, as well as eligibility to enter their worldwide prestigious network of Golden Anchor Award winning Marinas. The first award winners will no doubt gain good media coverage, both here in Croatia and in the UK, as well as the ongoing benefits of the status conferred by the award. For further information please contact MFS.
We recently received an enquiry for the supply of courtesy trolleys. We are pleased to announce that we can now supply various types, all hot dipped galvanised and well balanced, with the options of solid or pneumatic tyres, or coin operation. For further information please contact MFS.
I hope that our Newsletter has been of interest to you. We welcome your feedback. Please contact us should you require any further information regarding our products and services, or with details of any other specific requirement you may have.
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