marine aids to navigation catalogue 2015- almarin
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ALMARIN is a leading manufacturer of marine aids to navigation. Here you can find our navigation buoys and beacons. Almarin is part of Grupo Lindley formed by three companies established in 1930, with 85 years of experience in the supply and manufacture of port and harbour infrastructure.TRANSCRIPT
Aids to Navigation
Navigation Buoysand Beacons2015
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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
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Almarin was established in 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
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The Grupo Lindley of 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
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Buoys
•Balizamar Buoys Diameters up 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 installa-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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BalizamarNavigation Buoys
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Balizamar buoys 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 transmitting 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.
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BALIZAMAR BUOYS
APPLICATIONS
B1250TAll Balizamar buoys are characteri-sed for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmitting 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 Mooring125Kg
ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS*
HullRotomoulded 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.
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All Balizamar buoys are characteri-sed for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmitting 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
HullRotomoulded 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.
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BALIZAMAR BUOYS
All Balizamar buoys are characteri-sed for having a unique galvanized steel structure that passes through the hull transmitting 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
HullRotomoulded 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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GuiaNavigation Buoys
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Aids to Navigation
The GUIA 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
HullElastomer 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
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W TOWER
2400 6
75
800
1
62
923
421
1,5
304
6
110
0
873
3,5
147
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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.
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* 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
G2200TGUIA BUOYS
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GUIA BUOYS
* 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
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* 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
G3000TGUIA BUOYS
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SpecialBuoys
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Aids to Navigation
SPECIAL BUOYS
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
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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
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APPLICATIONS
RobustManufactured from 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
ServiceAlmarin’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.
SPARSPECIAL 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
InteriorCentre 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
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APPLICATIONS
Strength Steel structure manufactured in sealed segments and pain-ted with reinforced hinges
Safety Rotomoulded polyethylene hull filled with expanded polyu-rethane which guarantees it remains buoyancy
LanternDesigned 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.
ARTICULATEDSPECIAL 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 5CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES
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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 -40oC TO +80oC
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.
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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 -40oC to +80oC
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.
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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
BodyConstructed 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 -40oC to +80oC
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.
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
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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 -40oC to +80oC
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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Innovación, Calidad e Ingeniería
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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