Superyachts Have New Berthing Choice in Palm Beach

Palm Beach, Florida is known for its balance of small-town charm and over-the-top luxury. Because the area is such a draw to superyacht owners and captains, Safe Harbor Rybovich — Berth One has added 119m of new state-of-the-art floating concrete berthing docks from industry leader SF Marina.

Vance Marine Construction installed the six SF Marina Type 2060 floating concrete pontoons needed for the project. Virtually unsinkable, they have a low center of gravity and enormous mass that ensures exceptional stability in all weather conditions.

The L-shaped dock at Safe Harbor Rybovich — Berth One is comprised of a 43m section perpendicular to shore and a 76m section facing south towards the Port of Palm Beach. A generous 6m in width, the docks have a 0.9m freeboard with a double row of 10cm x 15cm timber rub rails to accommodate a wide range of vessel sizes.

Vance also drove 12 new 76cm steel piles in an offset pattern that allows small vehicles to service superyachts on either side of the dock. The piles ride within SF Marina’s innovative guides that feature safety covers and cushion block technology for silent movement during the 0.9m tide. Integrated utility ducts in the pontoons are supplied for future installation of water, power, fuel and waste removal capability. Oversized ship bollards are rated for 22.6mt.

Manufactured in Sweden, the 150 metric tons of dock pontoons for the Safe Harbor Rybovich — Berth One project were transported by ship. With a global network of offices and production locations, no project is too distant for SF Marina.

Operated by Safe Harbor Marinas, Safe Harbor Rybovich — Berth One is a one-of-a-kind, deep-water superyacht berth located in pristine Riviera Beach, Florida, USA. With the capacity for vessels up to 90m, the facility offers dockage, bunkering, 600A @ 480V 3-phase power and minor repair services. Its website is www.shmarinas.com/locations/safe-harbor-rybovich.