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Aids to navigation- Buoys and beacons
Almarin, established in 2004 in Barcelona, specializes in designing and manufacturing aids to navigation such as buoys and beacons, emphasizing innovation and customer service. The company has expanded internationally since 2012, focusing on the Latin American market, and has a strong collaboration with leading equipment manufacturers. Their range includes various types of buoys and navigation equipment, ensuring compliance with international standards and offering tailored services for marine navigation needs.
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Aids to navigation- Buoys and beacons
- 1. Aids to Navigation NavigationBuoys and Beacons 2014
- 2. 32 The Company • Almarin 5 • Grupo Lindley 7 Introduction • Aids to Navigation 8 Products • Balizamar Buoys 10 • GUIA Buoys 20 • Special buoys 32 • A800 34 • Spar 36 • Articulated 38 • Towers and beacons 40 • ALT 3 42 • ALT 5 44 • ALT 7 46 • ALT 10 48 • Innovation, Quality and Engineering 50 Contents Aids to Navigation
- 3. 54 Almarin was establishedin 2004 in Barcelona with the objective of developing aids to navigation in Spain. Backed by its Portuguese partners, Almarin made in- roads into the Spanish market through innovation and excellence in customer service. Simultaneously, the dis- tribution of boatyard, port and harbour equipment was successfully developed. Almarin designs and manufactures buoys and beacons and has a close collaboration with the leading manufac- turers of lights and other equipment with which its buoys and beacons are equipped. To strengthen its position, in 2007 Almarin acquired Balizamar, founded in 1981, and in 2008 Almarin became an industrial member of IALA. Based in Barcelona and competitively manufacturing high quality products in Europe, the success of its na- vigation buoys encouraged the continual development and investment in the aids to navigation business area. This success led to the internationalization of its activity which began in 2012, initially focusing efforts in the La- tin American markets. Today Almarin is a specialist manufacturer of aids to navigation with an increasingly global scope. The Company Aids to Navigation
- 4. 76 The Grupo Lindleyof companies began its acti- vities in 1930 with the establishment of Ahlers Lindley, Lda. as a distributor of port and industrial equipment in Portugal. Today the group comprises of four companies, three of which continue to focus on the original business activity: Ahlers Lindley is a manufacturer of harbour and marina equipment; Almovi distributes and services cargo han- dling equipment in the industrial and harbour markets; Almarin is a manufacturer and distributor of aids to na- vigation. Ahlers Lindley and Almarin pool engineering and produc- tion capabilities sharing expertise in the design and ma- nufacture of fixed and floating structures for the marine environment. Almovi is a market leader in industrial and port handling equipment with highly trained technicians that maintain equipment in the most demanding condi- tions. Each company employs qualified staff capable of provi- ding service to customers wherever it may be required. The Grupo Lindley companies are proud to be conside- red a benchmark by customers who have acquired its products and services. Lindley Group Headquarters in Cascais (Portugal) Grupo Lindley Aids to Navigation
- 5. 98 Buoys • Balizamar Buoys Diametersup to 1,6 m and focal plane up to 3 m • Guia Buoys Diameters up to 3 m and focal plane up to 6 m • Spar Buoys for breaking seas • Articulated Buoys with reduced swing radius • Mooring buoys • Sub-surface buoyancy Towers and Beacons • ALT3 Steel posts for internal harbour use • ALT5 Steel posts for harbour entrances • ALT7 Steel posts for coastal beaconing • ALT10 Steel towers for coastal beaconing with inter- nal access and work platform • TGRP Towers and posts made of GRP (glass reinfor- ced polyester) Lanterns • Self contained lanterns 1 to 7 NM • Externally powered lanterns 1 to 22 NM • Rotating beacons Up to 22 NM • Sector lights Up to 30 NM • Leading lights Up to 30 NM • 360 º Sectored lights Up to 14 NM Electronic Monitoring and Navigation • Monitoring and remote control. Remote ma- nagement systems for beaconing, communications via SMS/GPRS/Satellite • AIS Type 1 and Type 3 • Racon For our complete range of products please visit www.almarin.es Aids to Navigation Aids to Navigation Almarin focuses its activities on the design, supply and instala- tion of marine navigation equip- ment. The goal of the company is to supply the most advanced products of the best quality to its customers. The company manufactures many of the pro- ducts and also acts as a distri- butor for equipment manufac- tured by others. Almarin works closely with manufacturers renowned for providing quality aids to navigation components. The design and manufacture of navigation beacons is carried out in accordance with Euro norms as well as IALA recom- mendations. Various standard ranges of buoys and towers are available as well as structu- res adapted to the customer’s specific requirements. Addi- tional equipment and services can also be provided such as buoy mooring design, tailored lenses and lanterns, mooring buoys and components, synthe- tic mooring systems for great depths, etc. In addition to providing high quality products, Almarin’s af- ter-sales department provides a service that sets it apart. Te- chnitians will help customers throughout the entire aquisition process: helping customers select the product that is best suited to their needs as well as assisting them with the insta- llation and maintenance of said product. Almarin offers its ser- vices to Port Authorities, regio- nal Governments, recreational ports and harbours as well as aquaculture and general mari- ne works.
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- 7. 1312 Aids to Navigation Balizamarbuoys are designed and manufactured in accordance with IALA recommendations; this range is suited to most marine beaconing needs. Years of experience combi- ned with the best engineering and a careful selection of materials pro- vide a range of high performance buoys at an affordable price. All Balizamar buoys are characteri- sed for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmiting the loads through a large circular plate onto the hull. No joints or screws to hold the plastic components together. Balizamar buoy hulls are made of rotomoulded polyethylene and filled with expanded polystyrene foam, which ensures flotation in case of a breached skin. Its steel structure supports the mooring and tower evenly distributing loads on the up- per surface of the hull. BALIZAMAR APPLICATIONS • Beaconing of ports and harbours • Marking the limits of marine concessions • Beaconing of shallows • Delimiting of work areas • Provisional installations • Mooring buoys • Marking of dredging pipes CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Strength Mooring eye and integral structure in galvanized steel Safety Rotomoulded hull filled with closed cell PS foam ensures flotation in case of breached skin Range* Beacons with a nominal range between 1 and 7 NM Lantern Designed to operate with self-contained and small sized lanterns from any manufacturer Radar reflector Stainless steel trihedral radar reflector Day marks Stainless steel day marks that improve the day time visibili- ty of the buoy Top mark Stainless steel top mark that ensures the buoy can be identified Stability Intrinsically stable configuration with a built in coun- terweight to assure positive stability without mooring Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin’s engineers will assist in selecting the correct pro- duct and mooring for each application ROTOMOULDED HULL * Characteristics are approximate SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS* Models C1600T C1250T B1600 B1250T Location Coastal and offshore applications Rivers and semi-sheltered waters Applications Beaconing of main ports and offshore concessions Beaconing of channels, estuaries and port inlet areas Hull volume 2600 litres 1670 litres 1230 litres 720 litres Maximum mooring load 1200 kg 600 kg 400 kg 200 kg Focal plane (200 mm lantern) 3500 mm 3500 mm 2100 mm 1800 mm *The daytime range of an object depends on its size, the atmospheric visibility and the contrast with the background. Nominal range defined by Puertos del Estado for Spain.
- 8. 1514 Aids to Navigation BALIZAMARBUOYS APPLICATIONS B1250T AllBalizamarbuoysarecharacterised for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmiting the loads through a large circular plate onto the hull. No joints or screws to hold the plastic components together. Balizamar buoy hulls are made of rotomoulded polyethylene and filled with expanded polystyrene foam, which ensures flotation in case of a breached skin. Its steel structu- re supports the mooring and tower evenly distributing loads on the up- per surface of the hull. Model B1250T has a 700 litre float and is the smallest of the Balizamar buoy series. The underwater body of the B1250T is tail-shaped, which is ideal for use in semi sheltered shallow waters with moorings up to 200kg. • Beaconing of ports • Marking the limits of marine concessions • Beaconing of sand banks • Delimiting of work areas • Provisional installations • Mooring buoys • Marking of dredging pipes CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Strength Mooring eye and complete structure in galvanized steel Safety Rotomoulded hull filled with closed cell PS foam ensures flotation in case of breached skin Range* Beacons with a nominal range up to 3NM Lantern Designed to operate with self-contained and small sized lanterns from any manufacturer Radar reflector Stainless steel trihedral radar reflector Day marks Stainless steel day marks that improve the daytime visibility of the buoy Top mark Stainless steel top mark that ensures the buoy can be identified Stability Intrinsically stable configuration with a built in coun- terweight to assure positive stability, even without mooring Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin’s engineers will assist in selecting the correct pro- duct and mooring for each application Freeboard Mooring 175kg Mooring 125Kg ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS* Hull Rotomoulded medium density pigmented polyethylene with a maxi- mum strength UV inhibitor filled with expanded PS. Water resistant up to 100ºC, resistant to most acids and common solvents Galvanization All the carbon steel components are hot dip galvanized in accordance with standard ISO 1461:1999 Paint The exposed metal components of the super structure are treated in with the 4-stage paint scheme: passivation and degreasing, epoxy pri- mer for adherence and finish with two coats of two-part polyurethane paint. Final thickness greater than 120 microns Colour In accordance with IALA E -108 Galvanic corrosion Anode protection of the subsurface Recycling All the buoy components are easily recycled with a direct re-use rate nearing 100% Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004, IALA Industrial Member Hull Rotomoulded MDPE thyroid filled with expanded polystyrene. 1,250mm in diameter Structure Single tube that passes through the centre of the hull. Mooring eye on its lower side and a centre plate that transfers the loads to the float. Skirt attached using screws. Manufactured using ST 37 steel and subse- quently hot dip galvanized. Painted super structure Radar reflector Trihedral radar reflector with 24 sides and manufactured in stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Top mark bracket Manufactured using ST 37 steel and subsequently hot dip galvanized and painted. Two models that allow for different sized lanterns Top mark Stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Day marks Stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Anodes Zinc anodes; 4.5kg each Counterweight Iron +/- 40kg Screws Stainless steel A2. Self-locking nuts Hull volume 725 litres Total weight 270 kg Maximum mooring load 200 kg Reserve buoyancy with maximum mooring load 260 kg Freeboard with maximum mooring load 275 mm Focal plane 1800 mm *The daytime range of an object depends on its size, the atmospheric visibility and the contrast with the background. Nominal range defined by Puertos del Estado for Spain. * This data is approximate and correct at time of printing.
- 9. 1716 Aids to Navigation AllBalizamar buoys are characteri- sed for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmiting the loads through a large circular plate onto the hull. No joints or screws to hold the plastic components together. Balizamar buoy hulls are made of rotomoulded polyethylene and filled with expanded polystyrene foam, which ensures flotation in case of a breached skin. Its steel structure supports the mooring and tower evenly distributing loads on the up- per surface of the hull. The B1600S model includes a 1230 litre hull and is equipped with a skail type subsurface design. Three mooring eyes allow for single or bri- dal mooring configuration. The sha- pe of its subsurface hull makes the B1600S the most suitable model for use in areas with strong currents. B1600S APPLICATIONS • Beaconing of ports • Marking the limits of marine concessions • Beaconing of shallows • Delimiting of work areas • Provisional installations • Beaconing of areas with strong currents CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Strength Mooring eye and integral structure in galvanized steel Safety Rotomoulded hull filled with closed cell PS foam ensures flotation in case of breached skin Range* Beacons with a nominal range up to 3NM Lantern Designed to operate with self-contained and small sized lanterns from any manufacturer Radar reflector Stainless steel trihedral radar reflector Day marks Stainless steel day marks that improve the day time visibili- ty of the buoy Top mark Stainless steel top mark that ensures the buoy can be identified Stability Intrinsically stable configuration with a built in coun- terweight to assure positive stability without mooring Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin’s engineers will assist in selecting the correct pro- duct and mooring for each application ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY Mooring 350kg Mooring 250kg Freeboard SPECIFICATIONS* Hull volume 1230 litres Total weight 300 kg Maximum mooring load 400 kg Reserve buoyancy with maximum mooring load 550 kg Freeboard with maximum mooring load 275 mm Focal plane 2100 mm CONSTRUCTION Hull Rotomoulded MDPE thyroid filled with expanded polystyrene. 1,600mm in diameter Structure Single tube that passes through the centre of the hull. Mooring eye on its lower side and a centre plate that transfers the loads to the float. Skirt attached using screws. Manufactured using ST 37 steel and subse- quently hot dip galvanized. Painted super structure Radar reflector Trihedral radar reflector with 24 sides, manufactured in stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Top mark bracket  Manufactured using ST 37 steel and subsequently hot dip galvanized and painted. Two models that allow for different size lanterns Top mark Stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Day marks Stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Anodes 4 zinc anodes with a density of 2.5 kg/cu Counterweight Galvanized steel skirt Screws Stainless steel A2 Hull Rotomoulded medium density pigmented polyethylene with a maxi- mum strength UV inhibitor filled with expanded PS. Water resistant up to 100ºC, resistant to most acids and common solvents Galvanization All the carbon steel components are hot dip galvanized in accordance with standard ISO 1461:1999 Paint The exposed metal components of the super structure are treated in with the 4-stage paint scheme: passivation and degreasing, epoxy pri- mer for adherence and finish with two coats of two-part polyurethane paint. Final thickness greater than 120 microns Colour In accordance with IALA E -108 Galvanic corrosion Anode protection of the subsurface Recycling All the buoy components are easily recycled with a direct re-use rate nearing 100% Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004, IALA Industrial Member BALIZAMAR BUOYS * This data is approximate and correct at time of printing. *The daytime range of an object depends on its size, the atmospheric visibility and the contrast with the background. Nominal range defined by Puertos del Estado for Spain.
- 10. 1918 Aids to Navigation BALIZAMARBUOYS All Balizamar buoys are characteri- sed for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmiting the loads through a large circular plate onto the hull. No joints or screws to hold the plastic components together. Balizamar buoy hulls are made of rotomoulded polyethylene and filled with expanded polystyrene foam, which ensures flotation in case of a breached skin. Its steel structure supports the mooring and tower evenly distributing loads on the up- per surface of the hull. CT models buoys are available in two hull sizes with diameters of 1,250mm and 1,600mm, allowing them to be used in a wide range of applications. Its 6m long steel struc- ture in addition to a counterweight built in to the tail provide the buoy with great stability in deep waters or areas with a strong swell. C1250T C1600T APPLICATIONS • Main beaconing for ports • Aquaculture • Oil platforms • Sewage outfalls CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Strength Mooring eye and integral structure in galvanized steel Safety Rotomoulded hull filled with closed cell PS foam ensures flotation in case of breached skin Range* Beacons with a nominal range between up to 7NM Lantern Designed to operate with self-contained and small sized lanterns from any manufacturer Radar reflector Stainless steel trihedral radar reflector Day marks Stainless steel day marks that improve the day time visibili- ty of the buoy Top mark Stainless steel top mark that ensures the buoy can be identified Stability Intrinsically stable configuration with a built in coun- terweight to assure positive stability without mooring Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin’s engineers will assist in selecting the correct pro- duct and mooring for each application ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS* Type C1250T C1600T Hull volume 1670 litres 2600 litres Hull diameter 1250 mm 1600 mm Total weight 520 kg 570 kg Maximum mooring load 600 kg 1200 kg Reserve buoyancy with maximum mooring load 580 kg 900 kg Freeboard with maximum mooring load 480 mm 450 mm Focal plane 3500 mm 3500 mm CONSTRUCTION Hull Rotomoulded MDPE thyroid filled with expanded polystyrene Structure Single tube that passes through the centre of the hull. Mooring eye on its lower side connected to the mooring and a centre plate that transfers the loads to the hull. Manufactured using ST275JR steel and subsequently hot dip galvanized. Painted superstructure Radar reflector Trihedral radar reflector with 24 sides and manufactured in stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Top mark bracket Manufactured using S275JR steel and subsequently hot dip galvanized and painted. Two models to allow using different size lanterns Top mark Stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Day marks Stainless steel AISI 304 and painted Anodes 5 kg of zinc anodes Counterweight In 40 kg modules that can be adapted depending on the application. Standard: C1250T - 80 kg // C1600T - 120 kg Screws Stainless steel A2 Hull Rotomoulded medium density filled with expanded polystyrene and pigmented with a maximum strength UV inhibitor. Water resistant up to 100ºC and resistant to most acids and common solvents Galvanization All the carbon steel components are hot dip galvanized in accordance with standard ISO 1461:1999 Paint The exposed metal components of the super structure are treated in accordance with the 4-stage paint scheme: passivation and degrea- sing-epoxy primer for adherence and finish with two coats of two-part polyurethane paint. Final thickness greater than 120 microns Colour In accordance with IALA E -108 Galvanic corrosion Anode protection of the subsurface Recycling All the buoy components are easily recycled with a direct re-use rate nearing 100% Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004, IALA Industrial Member *The daytime range of an object depends on its size, the atmospheric visibility and the contrast with the background. Nominal range defined by Puertos del Estado for Spain. * This data is approximate and correct at time of printing.
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- 12. 2322 Aids to Navigation TheGUIA range is the top, most ro- bust range of buoys manufactured by Almarin. They are designed to be used in marine navigation where na- tural conditions are demanding, the- re are high volumes of marine traffic or for situations that require using the most rugged product available. The hull of the GUIA buoys is ma- nufactured using closed cell po- lyethylene foam core, which makes them virtually unsinkable. The core is covered by a polyurethane elasto- mer skin, which makes the assembly flexible and resistant to impacts they may receive from marine traffic. The load bearing structure, usually a tail, transmits the loads from the mooring to the hull and is manufac- tured from hot dipped galvanized steel. The GUIA buoys are tailor-made, with a modular type build and avai- lable in multiple sizes and shapes. GUIA APPLICATIONS • Access channels for major ports • Off-shore navigation aids • Oil platforms • Open sea exclusion areas • Sewage outfalls • Tailor-made special structures CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Strength Thick plate hot dipped galvanized steel structure with stain- less steel accessories Safety Polyethylene closed cell foam core make an unsinkable hull Lantern Designed to operate with small standalone lanterns or with external photovoltaic systems from any manufacturer Day marks Stainless steel day marks or the optional W TOWER improve the daytime visibility of the buoy Top mark Stainless steel top mark that ensures the buoy can be identified Stability Intrinsically stable configuration with a built in coun- terweight to assure its verticality, even without a mooring Size Available in diameters up to 3.6m, focal plane up to 7m and volumes up to 22m3 Service Almarin’s engineers will assist in selecting the correct pro- duct and mooring for each application FOAM ELASTOMER HULL * Characteristics are approximate SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS* Models G2200T G2400T G3000T Hull height 1100 mm 1450 mm 1100 mm 1450 mm 1100 mm 1450 mm Complete weight 1500 kg 1650 kg 1600 kg 1700 kg 2100 kg 2450 kg Maximum mooring load 1100kg 1880 kg 1500 kg 2500 kg 2800 kg 4200 kg Focal plane (200 mm lantern) 4000 mm 4300 mm 4000 mm 4300 mm 5100 mm 5400 mm ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Hull Elastomer hull manufactured as one piece. Excellent energy absortion properties ensure the hull remains intact and does not crack, even when subjected to strong impacts Tail Structure manufactured from galvanized steel. The tail passes vertically through the hull. A mooring eye on the lower end of the tail is attached to the mooring and a large load bearing surface transfers the loads to the hull Super structure Modular tower manufactured using profiles that have been hot rolled and hot dip galvanized or manufactured in painted stain- less sheet metal. Includes a ladder on one side with an area for installing battery boxes, solar panels and other equipment. The upper part includes a safety ring and a top mark bracket that are screwed to the tower Radar reflector Multi-segmented and passive radar reflector measuring more than 10 m2 RCS Top and day marks Day marks on the side of the tower improve the visibility of the buoy during the day and the top mark makes it easy to identify the buoy. All of these are manufactured in stainless steel and painted Screws Stainless steel A2 Hull Closed cell polyethylene foam measuring 35- 50 kg/m3 over a galvanized steel centre tube. Outer skin made of pigmented polyurethane elastomer and with maximum UV protection. 300% elasticity, with a thickness between 10 and 16 mm. Upper surface painted with a non slip paint Galvanization Components manufactured in steel (with a quality equal or greater than S275 in accordance with EN10025) and hot dip galvanized in accordance with standard ISO 1461:1999. Centre tube S355 J2H Paint Super structure painted in accordance with the 4-stage paint scheme: passivation and degreasing, epoxy primer for adhe- rence and finish with two coats of two-part polyurethane paint. Final thickness greater than 120 microns Colour and shape In accordance with IALA E -108 Galvanized protection Zinc anodes on the subsurface hull Recycling All buoy components are easily recycled Manufacture certificate ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004, IALA Industrial Member
- 13. 2524 Aids to Navigation WTOWER 2400 675800 162 923 4211,53046 1100 8733,5 1475 GUIA BUOYS The GUIA range of buoys may optionally be equipped with a one meter diameter polygonal tower manufactu- red from stainless steel. The W tower provides a series of advantages over the standard tower such as improved daytime visibility, a greater safety for the technician working on board the buoy, a longer service life and lower maintenance.
- 14. 2726 Aids to Navigation *This data is approximate. The GUIA buoys are tailor made according to the customer’s needs. SPECIFICATIONS G2200T WITH 3 m TOWER Hull diameter 2200 mm 2200 mm Hull height 1100 mm 1450 mm Tower / Tail 3 m / 4 m 3 m / 4 m Total weight of the buoy 1500 kg 1650 kg Minimum freeboard 350 mm 450 mm Maximum mooring load 1100 kg 1880 kg Focal plane (200 mm lantern) 4000 mm 4300 mm G2200T GUIA BUOYS
- 15. 2928 Aids to Navigation GUIABUOYS * This data is approximate. The GUIA buoys are tailor made according to the customer’s needs. SPECIFICATIONS G2400T WITH 3 m TOWER Hull diameter 2350 mm 2350 mm Hull height 1100 mm 1450 mm Tower / Tail 3 m / 4 m 3 m / 4 m Total weight of the buoy 1600 kg 1700 kg Minimum freeboard 350 mm 450 mm Maximum mooring load 1500 kg 2500 kg Focal plane (200 mm lantern) 4000 mm 4300 mm G2400T
- 16. 3130 Aids to Navigation *This data is approximate. The GUIA buoys are tailor made according to the customer’s needs. SPECIFICATIONS G3000T WITH 4 m TOWER Hull diameter 3000 mm 3000 mm Hull height 1100 mm 1450 mm Tower / Tail 4 m / 5 m 4 m / 5 m Total weight of the buoy 2100 kg 2350 kg Minimum freeboard 350 mm 450 mm Maximum mooring load 2800 kg 4300 kg Focal plane (200 mm lantern) 5100 mm 5400 mm G3000T GUIA BUOYS 3130
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- 18. 3534 Aids to Navigation SPECIALBUOYS APPLICATIONS • Marine works • Beaches • Obstacles in harbours • Beaconing of minor channels and provisional installations Resistance Mooring eye with metallic reinforcement Easy to use 14 kg empty Range Ideal for beacons with a nominal range of 1NM Lantern Designed to operate without a lantern. As an option a standalone lantern can be installed Top mark Available as an option for the cylindrical buoy Stability Option of including a sand counterweight to improve its stability in case of a low mooring load The A800 model is an economical and single body buoy manufactu- red from rotomoulded polyethylene and available in several shapes and colours. This product is the most commonly used for the beaconing of beaches but can also be used for the provisional beaconing of marine works, dredging, small channels and temporary installations. The buoys can be purchased empty or full of polyurethane foam, which ensures the buoy will remain afloat even when the hull has been brea- ched. In very shallow waters, the buoy can be equipped with ballast to ensure its stability. The A800 was designed as a blind buoy but as an option small lanterns and/or top marks (only in the case of the cylin- drical buoy) may be installed when used in very calm waters. Options: self contained lantern top mark on the cylindrical buoy and fi- lled with polyethylene and/or polyu- rethane foam and ballast material. A800 A800 cilíndrica con marca de tope y linterna Cilíndrica Cónica Esférica www.almarin.es OPTIONS Top mark Available for the cylindrical buoy, manufactured in AISI 314 steel and painted Polyurethane filling Polyurethane filling expanded to 15kg/m3 to ensure it remains afloat in the case of a breached hull Sand counterweight Guarantees its stability in case of a low mooring load. It must also be filled with polyurethane foam Lantern Self contained lantern (1NM) ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY Hull Rotomoulded medium density polyethylene and pigmented with a UV inhibitor, wall thickness between 5 and 7 mm. Water resistant up to 100ºC and resistant to most acids and common solvents Moorings eye Polyethylene eye reinforced with a metallic ring Recycling All the buoy components are easily recycled, with a direct re-use rate nearing 100% Access to the interior Cover with a 20 mm screw for filling with counterweight material to ensure its stability SPECIFICATIONS Type CYLINDRICAL CONICAL SPHERICAL Usefull hull volume 110 litres 100 litres 102 litres Total volume 290 litres 200 litres 412 litres Maximum mooring load 77 kg 70 kg 71 kg Weight when empty 13 kg 13 kg 14 kg Weight when filled with polyurethane 15 kg 14,5 kg 15,5 kg Diameter 800 mm 800 mm 800 mm CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Cylindrical Conical Spherical Cylindrical A800 with top mark and lantern
- 19. 3736 Aids to Navigation APPLICATIONS Robust Manufacturedfrom thick walled GRP, with a galvanized steel mooring eye and designed for operating in extreme sea conditions Safety Watertight internal compartment. Partially filled with clo- sed cell polyethylene foam to ensure it remains buoyancy Lantern Designed to operate with small standalone lanterns Top mark Manufactured from stainless steel Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Service Almarin’s engineers will assist in selecting the correct product and mooring for each application. Almarin offers turnkey supply and installation if required • Breaking areas • Areas with very strong surf Spar buoys are recommended for use where there are breaking seas. Manufactured in the shape of a tor- pedo and with reduced reserve buo- yancy, the buoy will submerge and sink under breaking conditions, offe- ring a low resistance and a minimum pull on the mooring. The buoys are manufactured in glass reinforced polyester and their inter- nal chamber is partially filled with closed cell polyethylene foam to prevent it from sinking in case of a breached hull. Almarin manufactures two models: 3m and 6m. The selected model will depend on the depth of the loca- tion where they are to be installed. In both cases a minimum depth is required (which will depend on the swell) to ensure the buoy does not touch the bottom. The installation of this type of buoy will require a de- tailed study of the depths where it is going to operate, since its reserve buoyancy is limited and the design of the mooring is critical for correct operation. SPAR SPECIAL BUOYS CONSTRUCTION Structure and hull Single piece shaped like a torpedo and manufactured in glass rein- forced polyester (GRP) with galvanized steel mooring eye on lower end and sides. A flange is available at its top part for fastening the watertight cover, lantern, etc. Top mark Stainless steel Interior Centre section - Air Side section - Closed cell polyethylene foam Paint Pigmented polyester paint Colour In accordance with IALA E -108 SPECIFICATIONS Model ALBP 6 ALBP 3 Hull length 4.8 m 3.4 m Minimum approximate depth, depends on the swell 6 m 3 m Working platform and accesses No No Net buoyancy (without a counterweight) 425 kg 350 kg Recommended light Self-contained Self-contained Radar reflector Optional Optional Top mark Yes Yes CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES
- 20. 3938 Aids to Navigation APPLICATIONS Strength Steelstructure manufactured in sealed segments and pain- ted with reinforced hinges Safety Rotomoulded polyethylene hull filled with expanded polyu- rethane which guarantees it remains buoyancy Lantern Designed to operate with small standalone lanterns or with external photovoltaic systems from any manufacturer (de- pending on the model) Top mark Stainless steel top mark that ensures the buoy can be identified Focal plane Possibility of having high focal planes Accuracy Swing radius of a few metres Stability Remains in a vertical position even in moderate swell Access Easy access for maintenance thanks to its ladder and the optional service platform Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Service Recommendation of using the proper buoy for each appli- cation and mooring calculation • Narrow channels, inside of ports • Marking of dredging limits • Exterior seawall limits • Turning basins • Seawalls or submerged obstacles Articulated navigation buoys have a reduced swing radius. These buoys are recommended for applica- tions that require a highly accurate beacon placement and are typically found in narrow channels or inside the port itself, usually marking the limits of turning basins. These buoys are frequently used for marking the bases of quaysides or moles where there is an abrupt change in depth. Each buoy is comprised of a tube that extends from a universal joint attached to the sinker to the lamp located at the top. A hull that is lo- cated a few metres below the surfa- ce applies a constant upward force, which maintains the assembly in a vertical position. This type of buoy requires a detai- led study of the location and will not perform correctly in applications with strong currents or where the variation in water level is high (due to the tide or wave height). The stan- dard operating depth is between 12 and 60m. The ALBA 2 buoy shown in the pictu- re below is located at the north en- trance to the Port of Barcelona. ARTICULATED SPECIAL BUOYS CONSTRUCTION Structure and hull Segmented tube that passes through the centre of the hull. Each segment is sealed. An eye is provided at its bottom where the shackle attached to the mooring sinker is located. Rotomoulded polyethyle- ne hull filled with expanded polyurethane. The hull is divided into segments so that it can be assembled to the tube Anodes Multiple anodes along the structure (total number according to the length of the tube) Paint The metal components are treated according to the 4-stage paint scheme: passivation and degreasing, epoxy primer for adherence and two coats of two-part polyurethane paint. Final thickness greater than 120 microns Colour In accordance with IALA E -108 Recycling All the buoy components are easily recycled with a direct re-use rate nearing 100% SPECIFICATIONS Model ALBA 5 ALBA 2 Hull volume 5 m3 2 m3 Minimum depth 12 m 8 m Maximum depth 60 m 25 m Working platform Yes No Recommended light Any Self-contained assembly Radar reflector Yes Yes Day mark Yes Yes Other Racon, monitoring systems, siren, etc. No ALBA 2ALBA 5 CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES
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- 22. 4342 Aids to Navigation ENVIRONMENT& QUALITY OPTIONS Height Between 1 m and 4 m Material Stainless steel AISI 304 or 316 Ladder Jack ladder with rails above 3 m in height Door 400 x 400 mm door located on the lower part of the battery and charger storage compartment Solar panel Solar panel support bracket located at the top of the post Radar reflector Stainless steel CONSTRUCTION Body Constructed of 4mm steel sheet metal and shaped like a polygon with 20 sides. Diameter of 500 mm Lantern supporting bracket Three Ø12 mm holes over a diameter of 200 mm Material S275JR steel Galvanized Hot dip galvanized structure in accordance with ISO 1461 Paint 3 coats of paint, polyurethane finish, final thickness when dry is greater than 120 microns Anchor bolts Includes 6 M12 stainless steel anchors A2 (excl. resin) Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001, ISO14001, IALA industrial member Standards Eurocodes 1 and 3 Temperature -40o C TO +80o C Colours and shape IALA Aids to Navigation Guide (Navguide); IALA E-108 recommendation for surface colours used for visual aids to navigation Maintenance Painting every 5 years (estimated under normal conditions) Service life Galvanized steel posts: 20 years Stainless steel posts: 40 years POSTS PORT BEACONING ALT posts are used as aids to na- vigation in and around ports and harbours. Not only do they support a lantern for night time beaconing, they also act as a day mark. The posts are built from stainless or in hot dip galvanized steel painted in accordance with IALA recommenda- tions. The final result is a very strong, weather resistant structure that can be tailored to the customer’s requi- rements. The ALT 3 posts are primarily used for beaconing inside ports and har- bours. They have been designed to work with self contained lanterns. ALT 3 APPLICATIONS • General marine beaconing for ranges up to 3 NM • Beacons inside ports • Beacons for channels and swamps • Beacons exposed to bad weather • Beaconing of breakwaters and docks at recreational ports CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Height Between 1 and 4 m Shape Cylindrical or conical shaped 20 sided polygon Strength Constructed in accordance with Eurocodes 1 and 3. Calculated to withstand 200 km/h winds Resistance to corrosion Hot dip galvanized in accordance with ISO1461 or in stainless steel (optional) Paint 3 layer and 120 micron paint scheme Range* For use with beacons with a range up to 3 NM Lantern Designed to operate with small standalone lanterns from any manufacturer Installation Stainless steel anchor bolts; can be fastened using a chemi- cal resin as an option Colours In accordance with IALA E108 recommendations Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin offers advice to their customers and recommends the product that is best suited for each application *The daytime range of an object depends on its size, the atmospheric visibility and the contrast with the background. Nominal range defined by Puertos del Estado for Spain.
- 23. 4544 Aids to Navigation ENVIRONMENT& QUALITY OPTIONS Height Up to 6m Material Stainless steel AISI 304 or 316 Ladder Jack ladder with rails above 3 m in height Door 400 x 400 mm door located on the lower part of the battery and charger storage compartment Solar panel Solar panel support bracket located at the top of the post Radar reflector Stainless steel CONSTRUCTION Body Constructed from 4 mm steel sheet metal and shaped like a polygon with 20 sides. Diameter of 1,000 mm Lantern supporting bracket Three Ø12 mm holes over a diameter of 200 mm Material S275JR steel Galvanized Hot dip galvanized structure in accordance with ISO 1461 Paint 3 coats of paint, polyurethane finish, final thickness when dry exceeds 120 microns Anchor bolts Includes 6 M12 stainless steel anchors A2 (excl. resin) Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001, ISO14001, IALA industrial member Standards Eurocodes 1 and 3 Temperature -40o C to +80o C Colours and shape IALA Aids to Navigation Guide (Navguide); IALA E-108 recommendation for surface colours used for visual aids to navigation Maintenance Painting every 5 years (estimated under normal conditions) Service life Galvanized steel posts: 20 years Stainless steel posts: 40 years POSTS PORT BEACONING ALT posts are used as aids to na- vigation in and around ports and harbours. Not only do they support a lantern for night time beaconing, they also act as a day mark. The posts are built from stainless or in hot dip galvanized steel painted in accordance with IALA recommenda- tions. The final result is a very strong, weather resistant structure that can be tailored to the customer’s requi- rements. The ALT 5 post is normally used in conjunction with the main beacons of a port that provide ranges up to 7NM. However, they are also com- monly used for beacons with lower nominal ranges but where the daytime visibility or a certain fo- cal plane needs to be guaranteed. ALT 5 APPLICATIONS • General marine beacons with a range from 5 to 7 NM • Coastal beacons • Beacons inside commercial ports • Main beacons at secondary ports • Beacons exposed to bad weather CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Height Up to 6m Shape Cylindrical or conical shaped 20 sided polygon Strength Constructed in accordance with Eurocodes 1 and 3. Calculated to withstand 200 km/h winds Resistance to corrosion Hot dip galvanized in accordance with ISO1461 or in stain- less steel Paint 3 layer and 120 micron paint scheme Range* For use with beacons with a range up to 7 NM Lantern Designed to operate with lanterns from any manufacturer Installation Stainless steel anchor bolts; can be fastened using a chemi- cal resin as an option Colours In accordance with IALA E108 recommendations Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin offers advice to their customers and recommends the product that is best suited for each application *The daytime range of an object depends on its size, the atmospheric visibility and the contrast with the background. Nominal range defined by Puertos del Estado for Spain.
- 24. 4746 Aids to Navigation ENVIRONMENT& QUALITY OPTIONS Height Up to 20 m Material Stainless steel AISI 304 or 316 Ladder Internal ladder with lifeline Door Access door or battery compartment located on the lower part of the tower Weight limit Segmented tower to limit weight per section External platform Rectangular 2 x 2 m or circular with a diameter of 3 m CONSTRUCTION Body Constructed in sheet metal and shaped like a polygon with 20 sides. Tube diameter and wall thickness according to the loads, heights and local conditions Lantern supporting bracket Three Ø12 mm holes over a diameter of 200 mm Material S275JR steel Galvanized Hot dip galvanized structure in accordance with ISO 1461 Paint 3 coats of paint, polyurethane finish, final thickness when dry exceeds 120 microns Anchor bolts Includes stainless steel anchors (excl. resin) Internal platform Working platform on the inside that is characterised for having the same diameter as the post (1 m) Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001, ISO14001, IALA industrial member Standards Eurocodes 1 and 3 Temperature -40o C to +80o C Colours and shape IALA Aids to Navigation Guide (Navguide); IALA E-108 recommendation for surface colours used for visual aids to navigation Maintenance Painting every 5 years (estimated under normal conditions) Service life Galvanized steel posts: 20 years Stainless steel posts: 40 years POSTS COASTAL AND PORT BEACONING ALT posts are used as aids to na- vigation in and around ports and harbours. Not only do they support a lantern for night time beaconing, they also act as a day mark. The posts are built from stainless or in hot dip galvanized steel painted in accordance with IALA recommenda- tions. The final result is a very strong, weather resistant structure that can be tailored to the customer’s requi- rements. The ALT 7 posts are manufactured to order and may be tailored to the customer’s requirements. The ALT 7 posts incorporate a small interior work platform, which allows ope- rators to work under the maximum safety conditions. If more space is required, a larger ex- terior platform may be included. The power systems can be stored inside the tubular body. ALT 7 APPLICATIONS • Coastal beacons • Beaconing of ports • Beacons inside commercial ports • Main beacons in secondary ports • Beacons exposed to bad weather CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Height Up to 20 m Shape Cylindrical or conical shaped 20 sided polygon Strength Constructed in accordance with Eurocodes 1 and 3. Calculated to withstand 200 km/h winds Resistance to corrosion Hot dip galvanized in accordance with ISO1461 or in stain- less steel Paint 3 layer and 120 micron paint scheme Lantern Designed to operate with lanterns from any manufacturer Installation Stainless steel anchor bolts; can be fastened using a chemi- cal resin as an option Colours In accordance with IALA E108 recommendations Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin offers advice to their customers and recommends the product that is best suited for each application
- 25. 4948 Aids to Navigation ENVIRONMENT& QUALITY OPTIONS Height Up to 20 m Material Stainless steel AISI 304 or 316 Solar panel Solar panel support bracket located at the top of the post Storage Platform and fixing points base for the instalation of cabinets, batte- ries, etc., in accordance with the customer’s requirements CONSTRUCTION Body The body is manufactured using steel sheet metal with cylindrical and conical segments. Intermediate diameter of 1,050 mm, base of 2,100 mm and upper diameter of 2,010 mm. Wall thickness according to the loads, heights and local conditions Lantern supporting bracket Tailored according to the lantern model or standard with three Ø12 mm holes over a diameter of 200 mm Material S355JR, AISI 304 or AISI 316 steel Galvanized In the case of carbon steel the structure is hot dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1461 Paint 3 coats of paint, polyurethane finish, final thickness when dry is greater than 120 microns Anchor bolts Includes A2 size stainless steel anchors Ladder Interior ladder with anti-fall safety system Door 1,300 x 650 mm double hinge door with watertight seal Platform 1800mm floor diameter with outward discharging drains, handrail at 1000mm. 600 x 600 mm trap door for accessing the interior Manufacturer certificate ISO 9001, ISO14001, IALA industrial member Standards Eurocodes 1 and 3 Temperature -40o C to +80o C Colours IALA Aids to Navigation Guide (Navguide); IALA E-108 recommendation for surface colours used for visual aids to navigation Maintenance Painting every 5 years (estimated under normal conditions) Service life Galvanized steel posts: 20 years Stainless steel posts: 40 years TOWERS COASTAL AND PORT BEACONING ALT towers are used as aids to na- vigation in and around ports and harbours. Not only do they support a lantern for night time beaconing, they also act as a day mark. The towers are built from stainless or in hot dip galvanized steel painted in accordance with IALA recommenda- tions. The final result is a very strong, weather resistant structure that can be tailored to the customer’s requi- rements. A noteworthy feature of the ALT 10 towers is that they are highly visible due to its large surface area. The construction of the tower can be modular or a single piece. The base is conical shaped and has an anchoring circular footprint of 2.1m. The central part is a cylinder measu- ring 1m in diameter with an interior ladder. The upper part forms a plat- form measuring 1.8 m in diameter with a 1 m high rail, opening to a to- tal diameter of 2.1 m. ALT 10 APPLICATIONS • Lighthouses and coastal beacons • Beaconing for main ports • Beacons exposed to bad weather CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES Height Up to 20 m Shape Truncated pyramid or prism Strength Constructed in accordance with Eurocodes 1 and 3. Calculated to withstand 200 km/h winds Resistance to corrosion Hot dip galvanized in accordance with ISO1461 or manufac- tured using stainless steel Paint 3 layer and 120 micron paint scheme Installation Stainless steel anchors; fastened using a chemical resin as an option Colours In accordance with IALA E108 recommendations Manufacturing In accordance with standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and IALA recommendations Service Almarin offers advice to their customers and recommends the product that is best suited for each application
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- 27. 5352 Innovación, Calidad eIngeniería The quality control of manufactured products is a priority at Almarin. The company strictly monitors the quality of its workmanship and raw materials used. Traceability is of the utmost importance so as to be able to assess performance throughout the life span of the product. Almarin is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified, which shows its commitment to quality and the environment. Re- gular internal meetings monitor and standardize activities and promote a constant improvement of the company’s products. Almarin has been a member of the International Association of Lighthouse Accessories (IALA) since 2008. IALA provides guidelines and recomenda- tions for the design of aids to navigation; Almarin incorporates the majority of the association’s re- commendations into the design of its products. Almarin benefits from the Lindley Group’s know-how acquired over 85 years of experience manufacturing products for the marine and port environment. The added value is re- flected in the design and control of solutions for their customers. The standard, batch produced pro- ducts are periodically reviewed for updating of designs and procedures. Almarin is continuously analysing materials, ensuring that the most suitable materials are used for each application. Prior to adopting new designs or incorporating new mate- rials, the solutions are tested using a variety of alternative methods: phy- sical tests conducted at our installa- tions or in the marine environment and materials testing in external la- boratories. All the new designs are created using three-dimensional tools and a sub- sequent structural analysis. The use of state of the art tools and the de- dication of qualified personnel in the Lindley Group are the foundation for high quality products manufactured by Almarin. Quality and the Environment Engineering
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