Floating fuel dock is a turnkey solution
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 0.6m 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 15-31m, 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 10,000 to 60,000 liters, 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 custom-built above-ground fuel and vehicle wash solutions, and EV charging stations. Its website is www.maltegroup.com.
