SF Marina has partnered with fellow Swedish company Malte Group AB on an innovative floating marine fueling station.
Engineered to ensure the ecologically safe storage and distribution of diesel and gasoline, the turnkey solution provides marinas and municipalities the ability to deliver refilling services without the shore-based infrastructure of a traditional fuel dock.
The SF Refuel Dock is designed to meet the strictest environmental safety regulations for use in sensitive water protection areas. Automatic onboard systems manage fuel spills with numerous leakage sensors. It meets rigorous Swedish NFS 2021:10 and MSBFS 2018:3 regulations.
Based on the SF Marina 1240 floating concrete pontoon, the Refuel Dock provides a low center of gravity and exceptional stability. Designed for commercial use, it features a modest twofoot freeboard for easy docking with a wide range of vessels. It can be anchored with chains and concrete blocks or standard piles. With lengths from 50 to 100 feet, the entire structure can be transported by road or water.
Internally, configurable fuel tanks provide the ability to store a wide range of fuel types in up to four chambers.
This makes it possible to offer niche fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and methanol in economically sustainable volumes. The SF Marina pontoon holds from 2,500 to 15,850 gallons, depending on length, and tanks can be further partitioned into smaller sections depending upon need.
The SF Refuel Dock offers the option of unmanned operation. The state-of-the-art Malte fuel dispensers and pumps are simple for owners and employees alike to use. By delivering efficient logistics, it meets consumer demand while supporting profitable operations.
“This partnership is an exciting development for both companies,” said Lina Odhe, SF Marina design and brand manager. “The project allows virtually any marina the ability to expand their services by providing primary or secondary fuel service. And because the SF Fuel Station is self-contained, installation is quick and straightforward.”
Since 1909, family-owned Malte has been the Scandinavian market leader in off-the-shelf and custombuilt above-ground fuel and vehicle wash solutions, and EV charging stations. Its website is www.maltegroup.com.
