Bodrum Yalikavak Palmarina (650 berths), D-Marin Didim (580) and Setur Antalya (320) drive billion-USD tourism. Yachts hold diesel + gasoline, LPG galley and Li-ion batteries. NFPA 303 requires pier hydrants every 38 m, emergency shut-off at fuel dispensers and fire extinguishers.
Marina Fire Hazards
- Fuel: Gasoline Class IA + diesel II
- LPG galley: Daily propane
- Li-ion: Boat battery 100 kWh
- Electrical: 230 V shore power
- Fabrics: Tent mainsail FR
NFPA 303 Hydrants
- Pier hydrant: Every 38 m
- Flow: 1,900 L/min main, 945 aux
- Standpipe: Class III long yacht
- Hose: 30 m 1.5 inch
- Fire boat: Large marinas
Fueling
- Dispenser: UL 87 listed
- Emergency stop: 6 m spacing
- Extinguisher: Class B 20 lb
- Spill kit: Adsorbent boom
- Separation: 7.5 m to berth
Shore Power
- IEC 60092: Marine standard
- Amps: 16-32-63 A
- GFCI: Mandatory marine
- IP67 connector: Marina
- Boat side: Isolation transformer
Marina Examples
- Yalikavak Palmarina: 650 berths, megayacht
- D-Marin Didim: 580 berths
- Setur Finike: 320 berths
- Marmaris Netsel: 600 berths
- 2022 Palma Mallorca: Megayacht fire
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Sources & Further Reading
NFPA 303, NFPA 302, ISO 9650, ABYC H-25, IEC 60092. NFPA 303 Marinas and Boatyards.