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Marina Unifloat Wave Attenuators Solutions |
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Unifloat Wave Attenuators® offer a superior solution in the reduction of wave energy and the creation of calm marine environments. Unlike fixed wall structures that significantly impact the environment during construction and are timely and costly to build, Unifloat® Wave Attenuators are a floating device that can be rapidly installed at a fraction of the cost.
Overview
Custom engineered according to the environmental conditions of which the attenuators will be exposed, Septech and its team of highly qualified, internationally experienced marine engineers are able to manipulate the mass, width, depth and configuration of its Unifloat Wave Attenuators® on a project-by-project basis, maximising the system’s wave control efficiency.
In comparison to rubble mounded breakwaters and sea walls which are prohibitive in many situations due to water circulation and depth, Unifloat Wave Attenuators® provide an ideal and effective marina protection solution, proven to enhance marine ecosystems by providing a sheltered platform for marine life to flourish.
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Advantages of Unifloat Wave Attenuators®
Unifloat Wave Attenuators® offer a unique range of benefits. These include:
- Significant reduction of wave activity from the exposed side of the open water to the protected side creating calmer marina environments
- Protection against wind-borne waves and/or wave activity resulting from boat traffic
- Significant reduction in the damage to boats as a result of wave turbulence therefore reducing annual maintenance costs and preserving resale value
- Custom engineered, ensuring lower maintenance costs and longer product life-cycle
- Unlike fixed structures which are used solely for the control of wave energy, Septech’s Unifloat Wave Attenuators® can be used for multiple purposes including additional berthing, fuel docks or storage
- Not inhibiting tidal flow or marine ecology
- Similar in appearance to normal Unifloat® concrete floating pontoons, Unifloat Wave Attenuators® are aesthetically pleasing
- Locally manufactured, Unifloat Wave Attenuators® are pre-engineered to withstand the harsh climatic conditions of the Middle East
Unifloat Wave Attenuators® offer a range of specific advantages to marina owners and operators, including:
- The creation of additional revenue streams from boat owners/marina members through the generation of additional usable space
- Increased marina protection, reducing annual insurance fees
- Unifloat Wave Attenuators® are visually unobtrusive, increasing the overall value of the marina facility and allowing for easy viewing of the waterfront for safety purposes
- Unifloat Wave Attenuators® reduce the likelihood of siltation as other rubble mounded or driven pile breakwaters can cause and therefore preserve water quality, reduce boat maintenance and maintain the aesthetic appearance of the marina itself
- Unifloat Wave Attenuators® can be used for multiple purposes, including transient moorage, public access, fishing and act as a barrier for floating debris
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Setting industry benchmarks for performance and usability, Unifloat® is:
- A floating concrete marine pontoon system
- Connected using a through-rod system which can be easily reconfigured and expanded as needs change
- Able to be configured to a variety of sizes/shapes
- Designed and constructed according to the most stringent international industry standards including ISO and Australian Standards™
- Fire retardant, erosion proof and slip resistant, reducing annual insurances and liabilities
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