Marina Tel Aviv, the shoreline centerpiece of Israel’s largest city and cultural capital, recently underwent a major renovation. Partnering with SF Marina, the marina replaced its old, dilapidated piers with a state-of-the-art floating concrete breakwater and docks. The project improved protection for moored boats, as well as the marina’s safety and appearance, while minimizing cost and maintenance.
View of the Tel Aviv Marina
Giving the marina a facelift while bringing it up to international standards, SF Marina worked with Typhoon Contractors Ltd. to drive new piles and install an SF 400 floating breakwater and SF 1040 and SF 1024 interior docks. All work was completed strategically without displacing yachts in the at-capacity marina.
Designed to attenuate the most aggressive seas, versatile SF Marina products are constructed from reinforced concrete and styrofoam for unmatched strength, stability and buoyancy. For added safety, patented dock connectors provide controlled flexibility of movement in all directions. All bolts and joints are made of acid-proof stainless steel and hot-dipped galvanized steel. SF Marina structures easily have a service life of 30 to 50 years.
Marina Tel Aviv accommodates 320 yachts up to 66′ long, many home to live boards. Designed as a destination for both tourists and Tel Avivians, the marina grew out of the transformation of the unused Tel Aviv Port ten years ago. Marina Tel Aviv grounds include a shipyard up to 20 tons, chandlery, yacht brokers and charters, a surfing club and sailing school, a sailmaker, the Octopus Diving Centre and Yam Sailing School.
A new boardwalk on the northern side of the marina allows visitors to stroll the waterfront while enjoying the view. Luxury hotels, restaurants, boutiques, parks and markets are all within walking distance.
While the Middle East and Mediterranean ordinarily enjoy clear skies and mild weather, recent patterns have brought in storms usually associated with Central Europe. Concrete floating docks are ideal for these harsh conditions, providing protection from high winds and storm surges as well as enduring excessive temperature variations.
