Marina gets a lift

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11:35 PM Thu 24 Jun 2010 GMT

'The ’big fellow’(150-tonne capacity) and the ’little fellow’ (50-tonne) ready to serve at the Gold Coast City Marina. - Marina gets a lift' Bob Wonders Click Here to view large photo

Queensland's Gold Coast City Marina has added to its extensive array of services with the acquisition of another Travelift, this time a US-manufactured unit capable of lifting vessels up to 50-tonnes. The marina already uses another unit, supplied by Australian company Cribb Point Shiplift, with a lifting capacity of 150-tonnes. According to the marina's general manager, Steve Sammes, CMM, the smaller lift was required to handle what he termed the bulk of the company's operations. 'About 3000 vessels pass through here every year for various re-fits and maintenance and the vast majority are in the 40' to 50' (12.29 to ...

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