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Mike
Davidson - Blue Marlin Marine, Rowena Rodrigues
- Docksafe, Andrew Garland - Sovereign Harbour,
Robert Beckett - Docksafe
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Tony
Keeler, managing director, Marina Developments
Ltd
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MDL
Marinas is the first group to offer DockSafe fendering
as an option within the annual berthing package
for its 5,000 berth-holders across 16 locations.
The
DockSafe fendering system, which is fitted around
the entire length of the pontoon, has for many
years been providing stress-free berthing to sailors
and motorboaters alike. DockSafe has superior
energy absorption properties which give total
hull protection. No inflatable fenders are required
during berthing - makes life easy for single-handed
boaters and can save arguments with the crew!
In
the past, some boat-owners have been reluctant
to buy DockSafe in case they change boat or have
their berth changed by the marina.
The
innovative new scheme adopted by MDL Marinas removes
these concerns and
makes life truly stress-free for berth-holders.
DockSafe and its distributors Blue Marlin Marine
have developed a partnership agreement with MDL
to offer berth-holders an option to "rent"
DockSafe on an annual basis. If their berth within
the marina is changed, DockSafe will be fitted
in their new location.
Tony
Keeler, Managing Director of MDL, said, "It's
our business to make boat-owners' time with us
as enjoyable as possible. We know that many people
find getting their boat out of its berth, and
berthing it again safely, can be the most stressful
part of a trip. With DockSafe this stress can
be greatly reduced, leaving boaters to concentrate
on getting more pleasure from their time on the
water."
Sovereign
Harbour Marina in Eastbourne has also signed up
with DockSafe and Blue Marlin to offer a similar
scheme. Andy Garland, Marina Manager at Sovereign,
sees it as a means of enhancing his service to
customers. He explained, "A small additional
charge is added to the existing berthing payments.
Sovereign arranges for Blue Marlin Marine to fit
DockSafe. If a berth-holder is moved to a different
berth, the new berth will also have DockSafe fitted.
We provide the service - boat owners can relax
and enjoy their boating!"
This
scheme will also be implemented by Royal Clarence
Yard at Gosport and is under consideration by
a number of other marinas for the 2004 season.
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