The harbour operator and charter company Bent Larsen from Dyvig in Denmark has developed new mooring signs to meet its own needs. The red and green surfaces are reflective, making it easy to recognise whether a berth is free or occupied, even in the dark. To change the status, a white board is simply moved from right to left to cover the invalid colour marking. This means that the sign does not need to be removed and nothing can fall into the water. It is also possible to see from the jetty whether the sign is red or green.
The white board can be labelled with a whiteboard pen, for example to indicate the date until which the box is free. The information should remain in place even in heavy rain, but can be easily removed on the other side. The signs are made of a special aluminium alloy and have been subjected to both salt spray and climate testing. "The aim of the tests was of course to clarify whether the signs can withstand the Danish weather conditions," says the developer.
The signs can be purchased from Bent Larsen and cost around 22 euros.
Further information and contact at www.yachtcharterdanemark.de.
Hauke Schmidt
Test & Technology editor
