Marina World - The State of Marinas - 2026

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A Foundation

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We brought Marina World together with SuperYacht Times one year ago and since then our focus has been on rebranding the magazine, building a stronger digital presence and increasing the depth of coverage. With that foundation now in place, we are moving towards bringing a more data-driven approach to the global marina market with this first issue of The State of Marinas

At SuperYacht Times, data is at the core of how we understand the superyacht industry because it enables us to create clarity and identify trends to support better decision-making. SYT Strategy is already supporting clients with consulting across the marina and yachting sectors, and stronger marina-specific datasets will further strengthen this work in the future, enabling us to better support marina investors, developers and operators worldwide.

This inaugural edition of The State of Marinas takes a first step towards this goal by identifying and discussing eight of the most important sectors of the global marina industry to establish a foundation for more consistent data collection, deeper analysis and a more transparent view of the market. We see this publication as the start of a broader effort, and we will expand the scope and depth of our analysis over the coming year to build a more complete understanding of the marina landscape.

Furthermore, recognising that the marina industry is nothing without the hundreds of people and businesses that drive it, The State of Marinas also features a fully revised and updated Suppliers and Services Guide to help marina managers, owners and operators find the right solutions for their latest marina upgrades. This guide will adapt and change with each year just as the marina industry continues to adapt and change.

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What a difference a decade makes by Jason Spalding

Sustainability, digitalisation, automation by Peter Wallbank

Pontoon manufacturing & supply chains by Patrick Norén

New builds, renovations & expansions by Marina World

Who is tomorrow’s boater? by Mel Symes

Uncertainty & opportunity by Ezio Dal Maso & Alberta Longanesi Cattani

The evolution of waterfront development by Brianna Johann

The world’s biggest domestic marina market by Patrick Norén

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What a difference a decade makes

Over the last 10 years, around 1,200 marinas and boatyards around the world have changed hands, with almost 300 being sold and bought last year alone. The global fever for waterfront real estate is hot and the pace of transformation is fast.

By Jason Spalding

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What a difference a decade makes. It has been nearly 10 years since the United States’ Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved changes that clarified the definition of marine related property for purposes of the real estate investment trust (REIT) provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

By way of an excerpt of their own provided example, “boat slips and end ties are water space superjacent to land and therefore are real property”.

There have also been a number of other favourable pre- and post-2016 IRS determinations and private letter rulings relating to the sector, including indoor and outdoor dry dock storage facilities, cabins available for short-term rental on marina grounds, and income attributable to specific services within marinas.

The overall, fundamental modification was that real property was determined to include fixed docks and floating docks, regardless of how they were secured to the seabed or submerged land bottom. The IRS now considered income generated from customer boat slips as REIT qualifiable income from real property for the purposes of the relevant income tests.

Furthermore, under a REIT structure, current and future marina portfolio owners could potentially create a taxadvantageous stock offering, a unit-based currency per se, to provide to sellers to facilitate a sale or contribution of their marina asset.

At the time, there were initially oscillating opinions from those working within the commercial real estate sector as to if or when marinas may directly follow other asset classes that had been consolidated into privately owned or publicly traded REIT portfolios. The broader implications could potentially affect the marina industry in a similar way that already had happened with other individual commercial asset classes tied to the healthcare, hospitality, industrial, infrastructure, multifamily, office, retail and self-storage sectors.

My personal expectation was that it would indeed follow suit, and most similarly to what had transpired within the RV and holiday park sector, a very customer servicedriven business that relies on nightly, transient, weekly, monthly, and sometimes annual rentals, typically passes on some level of utility charges via the use of power pedestals, and often includes similar amenities such as laundry, restroom and showering facilities. There is also a small portion of the recreational vehicle park sector dedicated to the fee-simple sale of pad sites, similar to the sale of individual dry and wet slips within a portion of the marina sector. The biggest difference that exists is that marinas have substantially higher capital expenditure requirements and expenses, mainly tied to operational matters, considerable geographical differences and direct exposure to a broader range of weather.

The financial effort to acquire individual marinas and boatyards to create a portfolio of scale would likely require some heavy lifting, somewhat comparable to the other asset classes that had already historically been consolidated. It would require capital alternatives well beyond the use of traditional measures via local or regional banking relationships, fundraising through highnet-worth friends and family or working through smaller scale investment firms.

Left: Safe Harbor acquired Monaco Marine in 2025 in their first venture into the European market.

Below: The CEOs of Safe Harbor Marinas and Suntex Marinas, Baxter Underwood and Bryan Redmond, speaking at the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 in Venice.

Growth cycle

Enter the alternative asset managers, boutique financial service firms, global investment bankers and infrastructure partners all with some form of opportunistic funds or private equity placement. The opportunity to invest into a fragmented, niche asset class with extremely high barriers to entry and limited number of properties on a global scale all pointed to the sector being ripe for consolidation.

Such consolidation would require alignment with experienced and knowledgeable ownership and operating partners who fully understand the customer service side of the business, can oversee operational efficiencies and in many instances manage the skilled workforce capable of providing quality refit and maintenance services. As a result, the initial growth and expansion in the sector was limited to a handful of entities that already had these measurable and quantifiable factors in place.

Fast forward to today and there are now 42 portfolio owners or operators that I am tracking in the United States, and another 23 entities internationally.

From my internal tracking database, on an individual asset basis dating back to the beginning of 2016 through to the end of Q1 2026, a total of 1,183 marinas and boatyards have exchanged hands.

From a much larger scale consolidation viewpoint, including two currently pending deals, there will have been a total of 40 international portfolio transactions involving the outright sale or merger and acquisition of existing portfolios since the beginning of 2016.

The 40 international portfolio transactions include the resale of a handful of portfolios or expanded portfolios, and will cumulatively total just over 600 marinas and boatyards.

Outside of my own consulting and transactional experience with a number of portfolios, both nationally and internationally, some potential sellers have used a more targeted approach via “quiet offerings” through such firms as Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, Lazard and Moelis.

Although some with enduring connections to the sector have mixed feelings, the increased number of individual acquisitions, combined with the consolidation of portfolios, is actually a positive for the industry. From a banking, lending and investment standpoint the industry as a whole has lacked a true data set of historical transactions and the financial performances of marine related assets. As more marinas and boatyards exchange ownership at a faster pace it has allowed for a better and broader understanding of the geographical differences and variety of associated revenue streams such as food and beverage, hospitality, marine related retail, maintenance and refit services, and fuel.

This better and broader understanding has translated into additional funding opportunities, more investment as well as subsequent facility expansions and reconfigurations. At one point in time there was only limited outsider knowledge of the operations, services and capital expenditures required to keep even an individual facility optimally performing. In general, additional transactions equate to a higher level of financial performance and metric transparency from new parties evaluating the sector.

Right: Suntex Marinas launched a new boat club at Saguaro Lake Marina in Arizona in July 2025.

Sustainable transition and capital interest

From a local and regional level to a larger global perspective, the industry still remains fairly fragmented and a shift in generational mindsets is propelling the industry to a higher level of onsite experiential activities, increased convenience and improved customer service. Such matters are currently being addressed in a variety of ways through selected branding, tenant partnerships, improved employee training and integrated technology, all of which lead to an enhanced boater experience.

The marina industry is now simultaneously growing, evolving and adapting at a record pace within a sector that had notoriously and oftentimes stubbornly been very slow to grow, evolve and adapt.

Continued institutional capital interest in the marina industry will assist in progressing through many of these changes. Most larger investment firms have existing experience and expertise in a variety of other commercial real estate asset classes. In some form or fashion, the lessons learned from these other asset classes in operational improvements, scaling and consolidation can be applied to marinas and boatyards.

As I have had high-level industry discussions with many of these firms I can attest that the majority of them have a proven, thematic investing mindset. Their proficiency in real estate fundamentals and value-added approach has allowed them and their industry partners to build portfolios that strive to cater to the needs of all customers at all levels. They ultimately identify and align with compatible operational companies and transform them into market leaders, and often grow them into international property portfolios worth hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars.

What does the future hold?

So where is the industry heading over the next 10 years?

I anticipate that most of the larger entities in the US will continue to selectively pursue specific merger and acquisition targets nationally while continuing their push to enter international markets in a selective manner. Similarly, some of the larger entities internationally will continue to consolidate and look into other markets for expansion opportunities, potentially including the US, Latin America and Caribbean markets where properties can often be built and owned fee-simple rather than relying on long-term government leases or concessions.

In addition, for a number of the newer entities that have entered into the sector, they will continue to acquire smaller to medium-sized assets to eventually scale up to a portfolio of size based on their total slip count.

The entities that have the proper backing and funding will likely look into:

– Maximising their existing overall location and current real estate footprint as well as facility expansion through adjacent property acquisitions.

– Full rebuilds of dated facilities where slips can be reconfigured or expanded, which can save substantial time versus attempting to start with a brand new development location when done in conjunction with new or improved boater amenities.

– Infill properties for automated drystack facilities. The cost of going vertical on a smaller parcel can equalise development costs in markets that can command higher dry slip rates, regardless of if it is developed on raw land or a tear-down scenario with an existing, unused building.

– New development in certain markets with transitioning waterfront uses and older ports, repurposing locations in which historic infrastructure was originally designed for manufacturing or shipping and developing them into recreational marinas.

Outside of this there is currently a large push for industry growth in certain parts of the world, including the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East as well as emerging parts of the Caribbean and Latin America. A number of new development marina projects are either in the initial planning stages or being constructed. As more governments and their respective tourism boards focus on waterfront infrastructure they are beginning to realise the true value of incorporating recreational boating and yachting facilities into their short-term plans to achieve their long-term goals.

For a substantial period of time it seemed as though the positive financial impacts that the marina industry could have on a local economy were often both overlooked and understated. Although there have been a number of historical initiatives implemented, including those tied to grant programmes and blue economy pursuits, I believe that the industry as a whole really needs to continue to push for more strategic programmes and policies to continue growing the sector.

Left: Safe Harbor acquired Los Sueños marina in Costa Rica in 2025.

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Sustainability, digitalisation, automation

Three areas where there have been particularly significant strides in recent years are in the marina industry’s relationship with environmental management and sustainability, the digitalisation of marina management and the automation of boat handling.

By Peter Wallbank

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The leisure marine industry as a whole takes sustainability extremely seriously. After all, the ocean is essential for our jobs as well as our recreational enjoyment. However, for many years, sustainability messaging has often been aspirational with commitments from operators on company websites or eco-claims made about products often being tenuous.

With the introduction of new clean marina assessments and accreditations, which enable operators to highlight the actions that they have taken to protect the environment, there has been a definite change in attitudes to what “eco” truly means.

We are now entering an era of fact-based sustainability with many countries beginning to legislate on greenwashing, requiring evidence from manufacturers and imposing sanctions where claims are shown to be false. One such framework is the European Union’s green claims directive, which is expected to enter into force around 2027–2028 after adoption and national implementation.

This page: MARPOL is more commonly associated with commercial shipping, however it is also valid for recreational boating.

Waste and pollution management

One area where there has been a significant shift in marina operations is in the management of waste and the prevention of pollution. Many marinas now offer waste transfer systems where black and grey water can be quickly and efficiently pumped out and disposed of in alignment with local law. Used engine oils and hydraulic fluids are also collected and stored in sealed containers before being removed by licensed contractors.

The legislation in place that specifies how waste products and potential pollutants must be managed is called MARPOL. It came into force in the 1970s and has 158 state parties, meaning that the vast majority of the world is signed up to it.

Along with waste water and oil, MARPOL also requires that chemicals discharged into the sea must be certified as non-harmful to the marine environment. This is something that manufacturers like the UK-based August Race are committed to.

The new Oceans Assured initiative from August Race includes a complete reformulation of all products in their existing range as well as the addition of new operational products. All of these have been produced in accordance with the requirements of MARPOL Annex V, which is the part stating that products discharged during operational cleaning activities must be non-harmful to the marine environment.

Marina and boat yard operators are now relaying this message to contractors and boat owners by adding new sections in berthing contracts and erecting signs saying that compliance with MARPOL and the use of non-HME cleaning products is required on their sites.

The insurance industry has also expressed the need for compliance given that breach of MARPOL is considered an illegal act. Paul Miller, the non-executive director at Tide Insurance said: “Insurers would not cover legal protection or fines where the policyholder is in breach of MARPOL while cleaning in a marina. Marina operators may be viewed as more accountable than boaters if they cannot evidence mitigation steps.”

JULIA FIANDER / UNSPLASH

SARVESH LUTCHMUN

ISO 14001

Marinas are increasingly taking a hands-on approach with how they manage operational impacts on the environment through ISO 14001 certification. This certifies that an organisation has implemented a formal environmental management system.

In order to achieve ISO 14001, operators must demonstrate that they actively manage all environmental risks on their sites and that they have set procedures in place to minimise risk. Another requirement is regular ongoing internal auditing to identify areas that could be improved. Some areas of particular focus are fuel handling, waste management and chemical storage, all of which must be assessed and audited by an accredited certification body.

ISO standards have historically been considered by many as simply “more paperwork”. However, marina operators are increasingly seeing the benefits with many commercial insurance companies offering preferential rates for companies holding ISO 14001 given the reduced environmental liability risk. Sutcliffe Insurance Brokers explain: “ISO certification can reduce insurance premiums… It’s proof to insurance companies that you have assessed risks and taken measures to reduce them.”

This level of environmental responsibility is also something that companies are then able to promote as part of their corporate sustainability policy, which is also something that investors are increasingly looking for.

Matt Jones, managing director of Emmerson Wills ISO consultants, said that ISO 14001 is “more than just a certification, but also a commitment to sustainable growth and responsible business practices”.

“Whether you want to reduce costs, improve efficiency or gain a competitive edge, an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system will set your business apart.”

There have of course been many other improvements in marina sustainability which must be mentioned, although I don’t have the space to discuss them at length in this article. These include the rise in drop-in fuels, installation of solar panels and rainwater recycling, and countless individual unique innovations spearheaded by startups and scaleups.

Below, from top: Upton Marina in the United Kingdom recently achieved Clean Marina and Gold Anchor accreditation; Marservis’ EcoCube is one of many sustainability innovations spearheaded by smaller companies; Saxon Harbor Campground & Marina.

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Berth digitalisation

Along with environmental management systems, marinas are now widely installing digital booking systems connected to a central platform where boat owners can search specific destinations for marinas and available berths. A similar kind of system has been in place for many years in the hospitality industry, with online platforms offering the ability to view and reserve hotel rooms around the world at the click of a button.

Many of these new platforms also allow users to book onsite maintenance, manage contracts and fuel sales, as well as directly message marina staff to arrange for provisions to be available upon arrival. Customers can see real-time availability rather than having to rely on making contact via phone or email during office hours. Contacting multiple marinas to find a berth can end up being a protracted exercise if there is no availability at the time of calling.

Many of these new systems also offer downloadable phone apps that alert users of new availability, manage invoicing, generate digital contracts and collect signatures. They also inform users of any specific legislative requirements there might be on site and promote any special offers. This in turn serves to ensure that marinas are better able to fill unused space and ultimately

increase revenue from visitors that they would otherwise not have been able to access.

One of the widely adopted platforms, Dockwa, states on their website that they have over 30,000 App Store reviews and currently have a rating of 4.9/5.

One of the marinas using the platform is Edgartown Harbor, where Charlie Blair works as harbourmaster.

“It is hard to rank all the advantages that Dockwa gives us, but if forced to choose three, they would be the reliability of the software, customer protection and great personal service that Dockwa has provided the town. The ease of using the platform also ranks high.”

Mike Melillo, CEO of Dockwa, says that the platform “makes it easy for marinas to optimise for occupancy and revenue, and close the books at the end of the month. This helps independent marinas compete with larger, institutional operations.”

Dockwa is just one such solution on the market, but the experience of Edgartown Harbor shows what customers value most in marina management software and berth booking digitalisation.

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“Automating boat movements has multiple benefits, with possibly the most significant of all being increased staff safety.”

Automated boat lifts offer a significant increase in safety

While automated cranes are not necessarily new per se, their adoption within the marina sector has only emerged in the last 10-15 years. This sort of technology was already being developed in the 1960s as a method to improve storage efficiency and reduce the need for multiple onsite crane operators.

Automating boat movements has multiple benefits, with possibly the most significant of all being increased staff safety.

In 2006, a crane operator in the USA was operating a 15-ton travel lift which was being used to remove a 13.4m sailboat from the water. As the travel lift moved forward while carrying the boat, the left front wheel assembly sheared off. The employee was injured when the travel lift fell forward and he was thrown some seven metres from the operator's platform onto a gravel parking lot. He suffered severe head injuries and died later in hospital.

Automated marina cranes allow the operators to control the process remotely via a console, meaning they can keep a safe distance from any heavy machinery and thereby dramatically reducing risk exposure.

Manual travel lifts often carry large loads across open areas where uneven ground can cause issues with weight distribution, whereas the new automated style cranes lift a vessel using a controlled frame, making it much easier to control balance while operating.

Another area where automation has been adopted with great success is in dry stacks, where forklifts have historically been used to retrieve boats. However, this also presents issues with balance and often means that boats are dropped. The new automated dry stack crane systems operate almost like a vending machine, where a pre-installed crane slides along rails within the dry stack building and then lifts the boat out of the rack before delivering it to site operatives ready for launch.

Marina Vela in Barcelona introduced one of Europe’s first fully automated dry stack systems with a capacity of 222 vessels up to nine meters in length and four tons in weight. The robotised system also provides better service for users as it can be personalised.

Lluís Pascual, head of the automated dry-dock project at Marina Vela, said: “When a client decides to leave their vessel here, the first thing they have to do is an adjustment manoeuvre with the system. This calibrates the machine to adapt it to the characteristics of each boat, including the length, height and width.”

“Such technological advances not only allow us to provide better service for recreational sailors, but also offer a more environmentally sustainable solution as the system offers more berths in less space, as well as minimising the impact on the marine environment,” said Pascual. “In short, after in-depth study, we understood that it is the most sustainable solution, both economically and environmentally, that we could find.”

Left: F3’s dry stack facility in Fort Lauderdale.

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Pontoon manufacturing & supply chains

Behind the sleek aesthetic and calming atmosphere of marinas is a heavy and resource-intensive industrial process. There are of course many constituent parts of a marina, but by far the biggest and most critical is the pontoons.

By Patrick Norén

DANIEL WIADRO / UNSPLASH

“There was a universal agreement amongst the five companies that the pace of growth and investment in the marina industry is directly translating into supply chain pressures.”

To get a better understanding of the state of manufacturing and supply chains in the marina industry in 2026, I reached out to five leading producers of pontoons, each with a wide portfolio of products and projects across the world: Lindley Marinas (Portugal), SF Marina (Sweden), Marinetek (Finland), Poralu/Wearth Group (France) and Marine Structures (Australia).

Manufacturing and production environment

The manufacturing and production environment has experienced recent volatility and is currently enjoying relative stability, although this is not without certain complications. Forward-planning, nimble adaptation to market dynamics and continuous recruitment of skilled labour will be key in the coming years.

Luís Vasconcelos Dias of Lindley Marinas said that the sector is “unstable” and trends are “difficult to anticipate”. The volatility of raw materials and commodity prices puts direct pressure on costs, timelines and planning, thereby necessitating greater flexibility and risk to enhance operational efficiency. Meanwhile, Michael Sigvardsson of SF Marina said that there had indeed been significant recent disruption, although the market has “seemed to stabilise at a new level in the last couple of years”.

Valtteri Vauramo of Marinetek agreed, saying that it is currently relatively stable but “under continuous pressure to adapt and keep up”. He said that, in general, demand is growing steadily, however manufacturers continue

to juggle higher cost volatility, longer planning horizons and stricter regulatory and sustainability requirements. Their production remains capital and resouce intensive, meaning that predictability and risk management have become increasingly important.

“Companies that can combine industrial-scale production with flexibility and strong project management are currently best positioned. Being a global player with several manufacturing hubs certainly helps especially with larger projects,” he said.

John Hogan of Australia’s Marine Structures said that marina manufacturing is “moving decisively towards modular, repeatable and engineered production systems”, although he also recognised that marinas around the world are built to “vastly different standards”.

He noted that especially concrete pontoons pose greater manufacturing and logistical challenges compared to modular aluminium structures with polyethylene flotation, for example. The distance from manufacturing facilities to the end user often means that “manufacturers and developers are increasingly weighing not just structural performance, but also logistics, supply-chain resilience and constructability when selecting marina systems”, Hogan said.

“Overall, the current manufacturing environment reflects a balancing act,” he concluded, consisting of “higher expectations for performance and durability, set against the realities of global supply chains, transport constraints and differing regulatory frameworks across regions.”

Previous spread: The pontoon manufacturing process is heavy and resource intensive.

Right: Storage facility at Lindley Marinas in Portugal.

Demand and supply pressures

There was a universal agreement amongst the five companies that the pace of growth and investment in the marina industry is directly translating into supply chain pressures. SF Marina is “experiencing pressure in more or less all sections of the manufacturing and supply chain process”, and Marinetek said that the growth, while of course positive, puts pressure on capacity planning, lead times, logistics complexity and skilled labour availability. Lindley added that these dynamics “make the market more aggressive, which compresses margins and forces manufacturers to make faster and riskier decisions”.

For Eric Cénart at Wearth Group, the general increase in

demand is translating into increased pressure on certain raw materials, with sourcing responsibly harvested timber becoming increasingly challenging. “Lead times can now reach six to eight months for certain species,” he noted, adding that this reinforces the importance of diversified sourcing, long-term supplier partnerships and continuous exploration of alternative materials.

Meanwhile, Marinetek added that these demand pressures require manufacturers to “balance centralised production with localised delivery and installation”, with supply chain coordination and early procurement becoming more important to avoid bottlenecks during peak periods.

LINDLEY MARINAS

Raw materials

A number of participants identified similar criteria by which they continue to select raw materials, however cautioned against relying too heavily on a narrow source base.

Short delivery times and supply reliability stood out as a critical factor, resulting in pontoon manufacturers maintaining a diverse portfolio of providers to mitigate against disruptions. Michael Sigvardsson of SF Marina stressed that this means some of their components are sourced locally, while Valtteri Vauramo said that they “increasingly favour suppliers with predictable delivery and transparent sourcing over marginal short-term cost savings”.

Eric Cénart of Wearth Group said that diversification of supply sources is a major priority for them, adding that they actively avoid dependence on a single supplier or region, as responsiveness and flexibility have become critical. Similarly, Luís Vasconcelos Dias of Lindley Marinas said that their selection and procurement of raw materials is “primarily influenced by the need for supply stability, price control and rapid response”.

Cost and quality were of course other factors. SF Marina “tries to source cost efficient material of the right quality” and Marinetek similarly value “durability” and “lifecycle cost”. According to Eric Cénart of Wearth Group, cost remains a key factor for their sourcing strategy, “as the final investment decision for many clients and investors is still largely driven by price”.

Some participants - especially Wearth Group - also cited sustainability and minimising carbon footprints as being another factor, however this was generally not as critical a consideration when compared to supply reliability, cost or quality.

However, two suppliers suggested that client requirements and compatibility were also key in their selection of raw materials. Marine Structures’ John Hogan said that their selection and sourcing of raw materials “is influenced by a combination of client requirements, performance expectations, logistics and long-term asset strategy, rather than cost alone [...] which then cascades through the entire manufacturing and supply-chain process”. Lindley Marinas also noted that the “size, weight and compatibility of raw materials” have become decisive.

Hogan noted that aluminium marina systems with lower load ratings are typically more cost-effective, however concrete systems are better for environments with “higher loads, greater berthing forces and more demanding durability expectations”.

He said that while the upfront investment of concrete pontoons is higher, “the extended service life, reduced maintenance risk and improved asset performance make them increasingly attractive to developers and operators focused on long-term value rather than short-term cost”.

SF MARINA

PORALU MARINE

Below, from top: SF Marina production facility in Sweden; A welder at a Poralu Marine production facility.

Right: Marinetek production facility in Finland.

Skilled labour

As well as noting the pressures resulting from increasingly specific technical, environmental and operational constraints, both Eric Cénart of Wearth Group and Valtteri Vauramo of Marinetek highlighted that the marina sector is experiencing additional pressure in terms of skilled labour. The former said that qualified manual and technical expertise is “increasingly difficult to find”, while the latter said that the general increase in demand is also putting pressure on skilled labour availability.

On their part, Luís Vasconcelos Dias of Lindley Marinas noted that the broadly positive manufacturing outlook puts stress on the availability of skilled labour. He noted that there is an increasing exposure to risk, “especially in the current context where production, logistics and labour availability do not grow at the same pace as demand”.

John Hogan of Marine Structures highlighted an additional risk of companies hiring additional skilled labour. “Demand is not smooth or continuous. Instead, it tends to be lumpy, with periods of intense activity driven by large, complex projects, followed by quieter phases, especially within local or regional markets,” he explained.

“Once large-scale projects conclude, demand can fall away sharply, leaving producers with substantial fixed infrastructure and labour costs that must be carried regardless of workload. Manufacturers who have invested heavily in plant, equipment and skilled personnel are exposed to cyclical demand risks. This creates stress within the industry and is likely to accelerate consolidation among producers.”

Managing supply shocks

The last few years have seen numerous events that have disrupted supply chains, including but not limited to the COVID pandemic, wars in Europe and the Middle East, tariffs and sanctions. In asking the question of how to manage these supply shocks, four companies agreed that diversification and stockpiling were critical.

SF Marina uses different suppliers in different geographical markets, while Lindley has established “wider and higher-volume supply contacts” and invested in stocks of critical components and materials. Marinetek similarly favours “diversification and transparency”, has reduced reliance on single suppliers or regions, and has also improved demand forecasting and buffer planning.

For Wearth Group, according to Eric Cénart, their strength lies in their global footprint, boasting several production partners for their newly released concrete pontoons. “We deliberately favour decentralisation over concentration,” he said.

John Hogan of Marine Structures, however, outlined a slightly different strategy for the Australian market. “The disruptions caused by COVID reinforced a critical lesson: price efficiency without resilience is a false economy. In response, we have deliberately shifted our focus towards building deeper, more transparent relationships with key stakeholders across our supply chain, rather than relying on fragmented or opportunistic sourcing models,” he said.

“In Australia, where we are based, we are fortunate to have access to a network of high-quality, technically capable suppliers who provide quality-assured raw materials. By maintaining close alignment with these suppliers — in terms of standards, documentation and performance expectations — we are able to pass that quality assurance directly through to our customers.

“This approach can result in higher upfront manufacturing costs, but we are firmly convinced that these are returned many times over through reduced risk, improved durability and lower total lifecycle costs. When marina infrastructure is engineered for a 50-year design life — which is increasingly becoming a standard component of serious engineering design — the value of resilient supply chains, consistent material quality and reliable manufacturing processes becomes self-evident.”

Recycled materials

Among a number of more targeted initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of heavy manufacturing, the emphasis on using recycled materials stood out.

John Hogan noted that both aluminium and concrete pontoons are high energy users in their initial production, and “therefore recycling and reuse are critical considerations in improving the embodied carbon profile of marina infrastructure”. Meanwhile, Valtteri Vauramo of Marinetek also said that they “increasingly use recyclable and recycled materials”.

Christophe Sauné of Poralu Marine, which is part of Wearth Group, said that they introduce recycling-oriented practices wherever possible and noted their new line of aluminium docks made from 80 percent recycled and bio-based materials. SF Marina similarly noted the importance of having a recycling process in place - which they do with their RE:dock process - but also highlighted how it is “equally important to build products with a long design life as this will reduce the environmental impact dramatically”.

John Hogan of Marine Structures agreed, saying that manufacturers who can demonstrate longer design lives and recyclability will be able to stand up to greater scrutiny around sustainability. Luís Vasconcelos Dias said that there is indeed an effort to “demonstrate to end users that an apparent higher upfront investment can, in the long term, prove to be worthwhile, bringing lower resource consumption, reduced equipment degradation and lower maintenance needs”.

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New builds, renovations & expansions

The Marina World team highlights a selection of stand-out new build marina developments, renovations and expansions in Europe, the Middle East, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Caribbean and Africa.

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Europe

Marina Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 815

Max. berth size: 80m

Partners: D-Marin, Azimut|Benetti Group, Archea Associati

Remarks: Construction began in September 2025 with 336 berths expected to become available in 2026. Completion is scheduled for autumn 2027.

Vlora Marina, Vlora, Albania

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 438

Max. berth size: 50m

Partners: Balfin Group, ARTI Proje, XDGA, D-Marin

Remarks: The marina is expected to be operational by mid-2027, while the adjoining residences are scheduled to be delivered from mid-2027 to 2029. The wider development will also feature hotels, leisure facilities and a promenade.

Jachthaven Waterland, Monnickendam, The Netherlands

Status: Completed

Total berths: 850+

Max. berth size: Not mentioned

Partners: SF Marina, Seijsener, Boat Lift, i-Marina

Remarks: The renovation joins two older marinas together into one larger unit, and moves the marina offices and administration to a new location. Dismantling the old marina began in November 2025, with the construction of the new marina taking place in February and March 2026. Full operation is scheduled for summer 2026.

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de Mar, Mallorca, Spain

Status: Opened

Total berths: 540+

Max. berth size: up to 170m

Partners: Estudio Entresitio, Oceanim, Larosamaura

Remarks: The project began in 2011 and the new marina was opened in 2025. A renovation on the seafront promenade will take place in 2026. The development includes marina services, retail and restaurants.

Below: A rendering of the new Marina Livorno in Tuscany, Italy.

Porto Montenegro, Tivat, Montenegro

Status: Ongoing expansion

Total berths: From 450 to 850

Max. berth size: 250m

Partners: Investment Corporation of Dubai, Mace Group, Marina Projects, Yu Briv

Remarks: Firm delivery timelines are not known. Adriatic 42, a full-service superyacht refit, service, maintenance and repair facility has been constructed across the bay in Bijela, in partnership with Drydocks World and Porto Montenegro. The marina also features a hotel, shops, museum and sailing school.

Agios Kosmas Marina (Ellinikon Project),

Glyfada, Greece

Status: Ongoing expansion

Total berths: 400+

Max. berth size: 80m

Partners: LAMDA Development, AVAX Group

Remarks: Construction on the wider Ellinikon project began in 2024, with the phase one developments scheduled for completion in 2027-28. The first phase of the marina expansion will see capacity grow to 337 berths, while the full marina will open by 2028-29. Over 3,000 workers are currently working on the site, with the full development scheduled for completion by 2028-29.

Left: A rendering of Vlora Marina in Albania.

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Kobe Marina, Kobe, Japan

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 180

Max. berth size: 80m

Partners: GLION Group, Plan Do Sea, Horizon Yachts, Setouchi Brand Corporation, Creation Marine, SYL Monaco and SYL Japan

Remarks: Plans for Kobe Marina were announced in 2024, with the first installations coming in June 2026. A floating dock will follow in late 2026 with operation scheduled for early 2027. The marina will also feature a yacht club, restaurants and offices.

Bali Gapura Marina, Bali, Indonesia

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 180

Max. berth size: 90m

Partners: PT Pelabuhan Indonesia, Marina Development Indonesia, SF Marina

Remarks: A 50-year concession for the marina was signed in 2024, and the groundbreaking took place in May 2025. The pilot commercial trial phase began towards the end of 2025, the soft opening will take place in 2026, with full operation scheduled for 2027. It will be Indonesia’s first fullservice, international standard superyacht marina.

Mumbai Marina, Mumbai, India

Status: Approved

Total berths: 400+

Max. berth size: 30m

Partners: Mumbai Port Authority

Remarks: With a budget of approximately $98 million USD, the recently approved Mumbai Marina will feature a cruise terminal, tourism centre and sailing school. Construction of the marina and berthing infrastructure is expected to be completed by 2028, with the full shoreside facilities scheduled to become operational the following year.

Mantaray Marina, Gold Coast, Australia

Status: Opening scheduled

Total berths: 67

Max. berth size: 60m

Partners: Gordon Corp, Bruce Mathieson Group, Marine Structures

Remarks: Expressions of interest opened in December 2025 and the official opening is scheduled for May 2026. Amenities include superyacht agency services, vessel management and maintenance, captain’s lounge, waterfront cafés, restaurants and retail, courtesy vehicles and transport services.

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Caribbean

Habacoa Marina, The Bahamas

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 150

Max. berth size: 200m

Partners: Habacoa-SWP-Development Ltd, Zaha Hadid Architects

Remarks: Plans for the marina were unveiled in 2024 and the site is projected to open in 2027. The finished marina will include a yacht club, casino and dry stack.

Port Nimara, Anguilla

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 118

Max. berth size: 80m

Partners: TEI Inc., Antillean Development LLC, SF Investments, SF Marina

Remarks: The groundbreaking ceremony took place in 2023 with construction set to be completed in early 2027. Adjoining hotels and villas will be completed in early 2028. The development will also feature leisure facilities and restaurants.

Legendary Blue Water Cay, Bahamas

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 300 dry, 60 wet, with plans to double capacity

Max. berth size: 60m

Left: A rendering of Bali Gapura Marina in Indonesia.

Below, from top: Port Nimara and South West Harbour Inc.; Rendering of the Quay 7 superyacht marina at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. Next page: A rendering of AMAALA Triple Bay on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia.

Partners: Legendary Family of Companies, Summit Development Company, Marina Technologies, Wiggins Lift Co., Forklift Exchange

Remarks: The groundbreaking took place in December 2023 with a soft opening on 1 December 2025. The grand opening is scheduled for April 2026 with further expansion planned throughout the year, including the installation of a 250-tonne travel lift.

Africa

Monte Galala Towers & Marina, Ain Sokhna, Egypt

Status: Approved

Total berths: 150

Max. berth size: Not mentioned

Partners: Tatweer Misr, BCI Realty, IGY Marinas

Remarks: Agreements on the $1 billion USD development were signed in February 2026, with construction to begin in the second half of 2026. The wider project on the Gulf of Suez will feature mixed-use towers, residential units and retail facilities.

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Status: Ongoing expansion

Total berths: Eight additional superyacht berths

Max. berth size: 90m

Partners: Growthpoint Properties, V&A Waterfront, Damen Yachting, InterContinental Hotel Group

Remarks: Plans for the expansion were announced in October 2025 with completion planned for October 2026. The Quay 7 expansion will also feature a 142-room hotel and superyacht concierge facilities.

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Middle East

AMAALA Triple Bay, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Status: Awaiting opening

Total berths: 116

Max. berth size: 140m

Partners: Red Sea Global, Monaco Marina Management, Saudi Arabian Baytur, Marina Projects

Remarks: It was announced in November 2025 that AMAALA Triple Day will be opening “in the coming months” in early 2026. The full-service marina will also feature dining options, a sailing academy and spa.

Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 101

Max. berth size: 85m

Partners: Wynn Resorts, Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, IGY Marinas

Remarks: Wynn Resorts has announced the total financing of the project as $2.4 billion USD. The whole development is expected to open in 2027. The fully integrated luxury resort will include a swimming pool, dining options and a spa.

Laheq Island Marina, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia

Status: In planning

Total berths: 115

Max. berth size: 60m

Partners: Red Sea Global, Foster + Partners

Remarks: Covering over 400 hectares across 92 islands, the whole Laheq Island project was unveiled in April 2025, with opening targeted for 2028. The whole development will boast hotels, private residences, yacht clubs, beach facilities and a golf course.

Bahrain Marina, Manama, Bahrain

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 167

Max. berth size: 50m

Partners: Bahrain Marina Development Company, Benoy, Nass Contracting Company, NAD Holding Group

Remarks: The total cost of the project has been put at $530 million USD. The first phase of construction was 75 percent complete as of November 2025 and it is expected to begin operations in 2026. The marina will also include apartments, a yacht club and shopping mall.

The Americas

Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 451 dry, 20 wet

Max. berth size: 14m dry, 34m wet

Partners: Port 32, Miller Construction Company

Remarks: The overhaul of what was once known as PGA Marina will cost $80 million USD, and is expected to open in December 2026. It will feature dry storage, on-site maintenance and repair, fuel docks, wash racks and parking.

Navy Pier Marina, Chicago, USA

Status: Opened

Total berths: Not mentioned

Max. berth size: 55m

Partners: NPM Venture LLC, Structurmarine, S.I. Container Builds, Town Studios, J.F. Brennan, Edgewater Resources

Remarks: Construction on Navy Pier, which is Chicago’s newest transient marina, began in 2024 and the first docks were replaced in January 2025. The marina opened in June 2025 and includes utilities, services and a marina office.

Crocodile Bay Marina, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Status: Ongoing expansion

Total berths: 140

Max. berth size: 91m

Partners: Crocodile Bay Resort

Remarks: Construction on the expanded marina began in early 2023, and will include fuelling, chandlery services, storage and grocery store.

Tamarack Resort Marina, Idaho, USA

Status: Under construction

Total berths: 100

Max. berth size: Not mentioned

Partners: MMG Equity Partners, Tamarack Resort, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Remarks: The marina broke ground in September 2025 and the opening is planned for Memorial Day Weekend 2026. It will also feature a dedicated swimming area and watercraft rentals.

Marinas do Atlântico, Angra dos Reis, Brazil

Status: Opened

Total berths: 140

Max. berth size: 36m

Partners: Grupo Náutica, SF Marina Brazil

Remarks: The marina opened in November 2025 and features dry storage, a service yard, helipad and restaurants.

Left: A rendering of Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.

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Who is tomorrow’s boater?

The industry’s widening engagement gap was neatly expressed by NMMA’s CEO Frank Hugelmeyer in his address at this year’s Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show as “a changing and ageing demographic, alongside a whole new generation that shops, buys and consumes information and media very, very differently”.

By Mel Symes

At industry events, national “state of the industry” reports are confidently held up, citing economic impact, employment numbers, berths and boater numbers, and sales of boat units. However, panels appear to shuffle sheepishly around the great unmentionables: the mystery of tomorrow’s boater, together with the challenge of reaching them and the persistent shadow of reputational elitism.

That said, in order to identify solutions, you must first identify the problem. In order to identify the problem, you must have the tools to do so. And, at a very basic level, many countries simply don't have good data concerning the demographics of their boating community.

While some larger marina chains might be tech-savvy and have good customer data, one often has to rely on anecdotal evidence for smaller marinas, which, critically, still make up a huge and valuable share of the global marina industry.

Inside the boating feedback loop

David Cusworth is Savvy Navvy's head of partnership and innovation, and is a lifelong sailor. He laments the fact that boating seems so misunderstood.

“The imagery and the emotion involved in boating is so powerful, you’d assume it would just attract people. Getting out on the water provides such peace of mind and spirit that you can’t help but relax and forget about all your worries on dry land. We seem to expect everyone to understand that.”

The company is keen to overcome barriers to boating and recognises that the surrounding narrative isn’t always conducive to attracting a wider audience. Cusworth describes being invited to judge a marketing category about product launch at a boat show.

“I viewed dozens of virtually indistinguishable entries: $300,000 motor yachts, top of the range, drone footage, a slim mum in a bikini, great-looking kids in sunglasses, dad rushing to finish work and putting down his smartphone to spend quality time on board as they all head off into the sunset. It felt like an industry caught in its own echo chamber.”

Various national organisations are currently conducting studies to identify barriers to boating and to understand what might attract and retain newcomers. This includes a comprehensive study, now in its final phase, commissioned by the German Motoring Club (ADAC) regarding recreational boaters. An official registration and service body, ADAC offers skippers a digital portal and app with marina guides, weather data, route planning and tracking functions, and provides advisory support to its members.

Although it is difficult to determine the precise total number of boats in Germany due to overlapping registration requirements and institutions, most boat owners are understood to be men over 60 and only 11 percent are under 40. Beyond establishing reliable baseline data, ADAC’s study also aims to gain a better understanding of usage patterns, ownership structures, regional distribution, generational differences and the economic significance of recreational boating.

Left: Attracting young people will be critical for the future of the global boating and marina industries.

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Luxury taxes and legacy protocols

Su Lin Cheah has authored ICOMIA’s “Pathways in Asia” report, which provides a welcome perspective on a lesserknown yet high-potential market. Cheah highlights how outdated shipping laws, high luxury taxes and insufficient infrastructure in hubs like Hong Kong stifle growth, while documenting a vast “unregistered” local boating population often ignored by global yachting statistics. She also notes that progress is slowed by legacy commercial shipping laws that fail to account for the practicalities of recreational boating.

This is echoed by the new chair of Global Marine Business Advisors, Richard Haws, based in the Middle East. He describes the frustration of being hampered by legacy commercialism when trying to get out on the water during his early years in Saudi Arabia.

Despite ticking every motivational box as a potential boat owner, his experience encountering minimal digital resources and lack of promotion, compounded by restrictive legacy protocols, represented a total systemic failure to welcome new users. “If boating is this hard to do”, he shrugs, “why do it?”

According to Guillaume Arnauld des Lions, deputy CEO of the French Federation of Nautical Industries, one of the top barriers perceived by both actual and potential boaters is the stress generated by the responsibilities of ownership, such as maintenance, insurance and other relentless logistics. He summarises that the primary mission today is to demonstrate that boating can be easy and accessible.

Furthermore, according to a study first presented at last year’s Nautic show in Paris, 61 percent of the French public still consider limited access to berthing infrastructure to be a deterrent, despite “the famously long waiting lists of a decade ago having been largely mitigated by the integration of dry stacks and dynamic berthing methods”.

Having surveyed some 2,000 people in the general public and 2,000 active boaters, the research identified 2.3 million frequent boaters and 9.7 million occasional boaters, giving an impressive total of roughly 12 million boaters. However, the research identified only 3.6 million “aspirants”, defined as keen to engage but are currently shore-bound.

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The inclusion imperative

Exposing the industry’s cultural disconnect, The Magenta Project has just issued a major wake-up call regarding female inclusion. “In a time of crisis for the boating industry,” asks CEO Victoria Low, “how much sense does it make to ignore 50 percent of the population?”

Following the landmark 2019 World Sailing Trust’s “Women in Sailing Strategic Review”, a fresh study prepared by The Magenta Project in collaboration with 11th Hour Racing and World Sailing calls out “persistent discrimination, exclusion and inequity across the broader sailing community and marine industry”.

A lack of equal pay, perceived absence in leadership and failure to support reporting structures for violence, abuse or harassment, count amongst embedded cultural norms that urgently need redress.

Victoria Low points to the benefit of learning from successful examples in other areas of sport such as World Rugby's implementation of government reforms linking diversity targets to organisational performance, which has led to increased female leadership representation. She recognises that voluntary progress alone is often insufficient and that external support or incentives, together with better data tracking and accountability, might be necessary to drive change in the largely volunteer-driven ecosystem.

Clubs represent one of the top entry points to boating, building valuable skills in a safe and social environment amongst young people and adult beginners. That gender discrimination should continue to create additional barriers is both wrong and wilfully short-sighted.

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Left: The narrative surrounding boating isn’t always conducive to attracting a wider audience.

“Boating might benefit from being marketed as more of a support vehicle and enabler to achieve a more abstract motive, such as escaping from the stresses of everyday life.”

What is the way forward?

If these anecdotal examples are anything to go by, it might not be too fatalistic to even question if there is a “tomorrow’s boater” at all. Older generations are hanging on, but middle generations are getting squeezed and younger generations are put off by cost, complication and discrimination.

The question of why major efforts haven’t been consistently and uniformly invested to this end is now significant. In tourism theory, segmenting and tracking the market is not just a marketing exercise but rather a foundational requirement for sustainable growth and competitiveness.

To avoid mediocrity in a highly competitive industry, destination operators need to carefully segment the market, evaluate where they can offer value, design the appropriate services and products, and, importantly, contextualise their offering by infusing the wider promotion of the destination with a curated sense of place and cultural identity.

For example, many potential future boaters might desire access to landscapes, nature, achieving a sense of freedom and switching off. Boating might therefore benefit from being marketed as more of a support vehicle and enabler to achieve a more abstract motive, such as escaping from the stresses of everyday life.

Jon White, general manager of The Yacht Harbour Association in the UK, recalls challenging his council with the notion that marinas might need to consider a very different operating model in the future. The question referred to the new reality of younger demographics, a far cry from the traditionally older, male boater whose recreation has been singularly boat-focused for decades. He references the “sleeping giant” and urges a coordinated effort to look ahead and develop a strategy to sustain the industry in the long term.

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Below: Sailing clubs represent one of the top entry points to boating.

Right: A marina in San Diego, California, USA.

"Nothing new is going to happen if everyone agrees!"

The 2025-28 ‘Boating Finland’ project represents the first integrated effort to unite the Finnish boating industry, water tourism and academic research. While Finland is world-renowned for quality boat brands and has one of the highest ratios of boat ownership per inhabitant in the world, the boating and tourism ecosystems have historically operated in silos.

The concept was introduced by Elina Viitanen and Juhani Haapaniemi of PookiPro Management. In collaboration with Finnboat and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Boating Finland connects diverse stakeholders to recognise friction points - such as the national return to school in mid-August in prime tourism season - and build capacity around facilitating sustainable access to the country’s extraordinary boating landscape.

One of the project's first initiatives was to take a group of 12 researchers to boot Düsseldorf, where a snowdomestyle immersive research space was created. This installation introduced visitors to the Finnish archipelago boating experience while collecting insights on their perceptions. Viitanen was encouraged by the researchers’ response to their findings and noted their fascination at encountering a professional dialect they couldn't parse, rendered entirely flummoxed by the technical talk.

It’s early days for Boating Finland, yet the project is already generating positive outcomes with innovative collaborations starting to take shape. Viitanen is optimistic about the results, despite envisaging tricky moments ahead resolving conflicts between distinct visions.

"Nothing new is going to happen if everyone agrees!" she laughs.

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Below: Boating might benefit from being marketed as more of a support vehicle to achieve more abstract motives.

Getting started with serious data

Idan Cohen, co-driver of ICOMIA Marina Group’s “Smart Marina” workstream, envisages the eventual take-up of a common language system that would manage boating traffic between the world’s marinas, much like those employed by aviation and hospitality.

Benefitting boaters with ease of use, marinas with facilitated check-ins and the industry with a globally connected digital infrastructure, this would generate a wealth of useful intelligence of boater demographics without adding to the jobs list. First collecting and accessing data about boater demographics is essential to unpicking the problems lurking between the numbers and getting to work on the solutions.

Gathering rigorous data across the fragmented global boating ecosystem - and in a way that doesn’t just harmonise efforts to deliver a much-needed framework for data generation but also addresses how marinas can better attract future generations - might follow the lead of the research community who balances technical standardisation with cultural reciprocity.

The FAIR principles employed in research ensure that intelligence is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable across borders. In very diverse socio-culturaleconomic landscapes, of which this industry is a perfect example, these are increasingly paired with the CARE principles to encourage long-term trust and community participation. These are: collective benefit, authority to control (data sovereignty), responsibility and ethics.

Using data to prove social utility could help a marina readjust its perceived role within its local area and bring future generations into boating, evolving from a private enclosure for wealthy yacht owners into a shared asset. Examples might include using pedestrian flow data to improve waterfront access for residents, sharing realtime data of public-access resources such as short-stay berths, electric charging points or community kayak and dinghy storage, or demonstrating environmental responsibility by sharing water-quality, sea-level or biodiversity data. This more porous approach could open a number of doors.

The first proposals for a new model to attract “tomorrow’s boater” may not come in the form of a blanket set of guidelines, but as collaborative and supportive efforts linking local identity and an inclusive "active-access" philosophy that simultaneously address serious barriers to entry such as complication and discrimination.

This approach could ease newcomers in by matching boating to interests they already know and enjoy, such as photography, wellness, watersports or tourism, and using these markets as a pathway into long-term boating on a win-win basis for all stakeholders.

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Uncertainty & opportunity

Although there are many things to be positive about in the global marina industry, tight regulations and geopolitical turmoil threaten to complicate future growth.

By Ezio Dal Maso & Alberta Longanesi Cattani

Location, location, location. If these are the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property, they are more important than ever in the global marinas market.

The global yachting sector has experienced remarkable expansion over the past decade, with an estimated €54 billion economic impact worldwide and the delivery of around 200 new superyachts annually that is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. According to various market sources, at the start of 2025 there were more than 6,000 superyachts over 30 metres in operation, most of which are motor yachts and less than 20 percent of them being sailing yachts.

This growth has intensified pressure on marina infrastructure, creating persistent berth shortages in high demand regions such as the Mediterranean and Caribbean, particularly for larger yachts during peak seasons. In response and given the complexity of launching new projects (in particular in Europe), the industry is increasingly exploring emerging destinations including North Africa, the Nordics but also the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

The global marinas network now encompasses about 5,000 marinas in Europe and about 30,000 worldwide, but these are unlikely to be sufficient to meet the requirements of a global fleet that does not cease to grow. A new approach to the development of new projects and their role in the ecosystem where they are built is required.

Historically, the European model considered marinas primarily as functional mooring points. Today, they have evolved into strategic assets, fulfilling multiple

recreational and industrial functions: safe harbours, storage and lay-up for off-season maintenance, final destinations for leisure cruising and stopovers for longer itineraries. They also operate as economic engines, tourism hubs, community spaces, innovators in sustainable operations, hosts of elite racing events, and, in certain contexts, they can even become strategic assets of national security interest.

The racing sector has become a key driver of marina investment and modernisation. Sponsorship and infrastructure spending for events such as the America’s Cup in Barcelona and Naples has catalysed facility upgrades, while Italy’s Marina Monfalcone redevelopment and the associated Red Bull Sailing Academy illustrates how elite racing can stimulate operational and economic transformation. Racing events also influence berth allocation, premium service offerings and flexible marina layouts, reinforcing the strategic role of marinas in highvalue tourism.

In this context, however, operational challenges remain significant as these involve more complex peak management, staffing, security and environmental compliance while delivering high value customer service. Emerging destinations face additional hurdles such as land scarcity, immature local service ecosystems and gaps in regulatory or safety frameworks, which can delay or constrain development. Technological adoption, including digital booking platforms, automated docking and real-time monitoring, is increasingly necessary to optimise operations, enhance customer experience and manage environmental impacts.

Left: Dubai Marina.

Right: A rendering of the controversial Waipiro Marina project in New Zealand.

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Legal and regulatory challenges

The legal landscape for planning, building and operating marinas changes from one country to another but it is usually highly complex, reflecting overlapping jurisdictions over sea, land, seabed and harbours, each governed by distinct local, national and international regulations. Many marinas operate under public-private partnerships or mixed ownership models, resulting in governance systems that are not always adapted to a fast-paced changing environment. In certain cases, public authorities retain “golden power” rights, allowing intervention in ownership or management to protect public interests, particularly where marinas are considered strategic infrastructure for the country.

In the United States, as marinas are most often privately owned, operated and subject to fewer regulatory hurdles, developers often experience faster approvals and clearer investment pathways than in regions with complex public oversight. In Europe, on the other hand, projects often require multiple layers of approval, from local planning permits to central government authorisation, especially if they involve navigation rights, environmental protection zones

or land reclamation. Legal disputes frequently arise when marina developments intersect with those of local communities, fishing, navigation or public access rights. Given that these facilities become more professionalised, rising berth fees and premium services can raise concerns about excluding middleclass users and gentrification in marina areas.

Looking at emerging areas, operators have intentionally deviated from the structures established in Europe to adopt new operational models. In Asia, some marinas are privately owned and managed by professionals with coastal land leased from the state and projects aligned to national urban and tourism masterplans. This creates a hybrid model, privately financed and operated, but closely integrated with public planning objectives. In Dubai, most marinas are developed and controlled by major government-linked or private master developers. While partnerships and joint ventures with international investors are common, these ventures are structured through corporate or real estate agreements rather than traditional private-public concessions.

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Environmental and sustainability considerations

Environmental factors play a central role in the operation and development of marinas. Climate change related issues, such as rising sea levels, stronger storms and coastal erosion threaten marina infrastructure, necessitating investments in resilient docks, breakwaters and flood mitigation. Moreover, seasonal peaks in yachting amplify environmental risk, prompting innovations such as floating waste stations, real time water quality monitoring, green certifications and low-impact infrastructure. Furthermore, activists can start legal actions to stop new developments and the disputes can take years to be resolved in court.

A major unresolved concern that is likely to emerge in the next few years is end-of-life yacht management. Abandoned or derelict vessels occupy valuable berths, create hazards and undermine environmental compliance. Addressing this requires coordinated scrapping and recycling programmes, incentives for responsible disposal and integration of these processes into marina operations.

In addition, the rapid adoption of electric propulsion, hydrogen and hybrid systems, along with the trend toward larger and more technologically advanced yachts, demands new infrastructure, updated safety protocols and specialised training for marina staff.

All these aspects are likely to become subject to intensified regulation and enforcement by regulators and public bodies. Environmental compliance has therefore become a central operational and legal challenge for marinas in many jurisdictions. The European Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP, 2025) now formally incorporates marinas and recreational craft into EU sustainability and transport strategies, promoting energy efficiency, green technologies and climate resilience. This, combined with a suite of EU directives, including the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, Water Framework Directive, Habitats and Birds Directives, Waste Framework Directive and the Port Reception Facilities Directive, to name a few, alongside national and international regulations, requires marinas to implement robust measures for water quality, waste management, pollution prevention and habitat and biodiversity protection. The Environmental Impact Assessment Directive further mandates that new marina projects or significant expansions undergo comprehensive environmental review.

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Geopolitical considerations

Marinas are increasingly recognised as strategic infrastructure, drawing attention from policymakers, investors and security authorities. In the EU, recent regulations and the forthcoming EU ports strategy introduce stricter screening of foreign investment, particularly where ownership or operational control involves non-EU entities, reflecting concerns over the dual-use potential of marinas for civilian and military purposes. Authorities may impose temporary public control or investment restrictions on critical facilities, alongside enhanced security, surveillance and resilience requirements, integrating marinas into crisis response and logistical planning.

Geopolitical developments, including sanctions affecting states, individuals and yachts, will become more relevant in the development or failure of a marina project. In a world of tension, owners may prefer to dock their yachts in one jurisdiction rather than another based on the perception of risk that the owner may be facing elsewhere. This was the case for some Russian owners who decided to move their yachts outside the EU before sanctions were enforced and were welcomed by countries who had decided against taking the same approach. The departure of the Russian clientele has inevitably had an impact on the cash flow of local marinas.

Also, some jurisdictions and marinas benefit from the fact that yachts have to leave EU territorial waters to comply with the temporary admission regime. The decision of a country like Albania or Montenegro to join the EU would therefore have an impact on the movement to their coasts of yachts whose main reason to navigate there is to comply with customs and VAT legislation.

Marina market outlook and investment trends

Governments and investors are increasingly recognising marinas as powerful economic catalysts, drivers of urban development and engines of tourism growth. Ownership structures which range from private to public and hybrid models play a significant role in shaping investment strategies and risk profiles.

Institutional investors now view marinas as attractive alternative real estate assets with strong operational upside. By leveraging professional management, digitalisation and premium service offerings, they are enhancing returns and driving sector modernisation. However, the recreational boating industry remains highly fragmented with most retailers operating only a few sites, creating fertile ground for market consolidation.

Right: Simon’s Town Marina in South Africa, located next to the country’s largest naval base.

Next page: Venetian Marina & Yacht Club, Miami

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Recent high-profile transactions underscore these trends. Blackstone’s $5.65 billion acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas (138 sites at the time of writing) exemplifies the scale and ambition of institutional investment. In Europe, D-Marin’s acquisition of Marinas del Mediterráneo and Azulona Marinas’ takeover of Marina Vela in Barcelona highlight growing cross-border interest, even as traditional concession frameworks present challenges.

The sector is also seeing increased activism and strategic repositioning. MarineMax, owner of the ultra-luxury IGY Marinas network, has attracted activist investors who believe its marina assets are undervalued compared to its retail business. In early 2026, MarineMax became the target of a $1 billion takeover bid, as private equity firms sought to unlock value by separating high margin marina operations from lower margin retail activities. In contrast, smaller operators and public entities like OneWater Marine are facing a tougher environment. As berthing fees rise under institutional ownership, OneWater Marine has shifted its focus to the premium segment, where customers are less price sensitive. Meanwhile, Equity LifeStyle Properties has emerged as a stable choice for public investors, capitalising on water access scarcity with

its 45,000 boat slips and avoiding the integration risks of large-scale acquisitions.

Another notable trend is the convergence of luxury hospitality and maritime services. As the "Experience Economy" accelerates in 2026, marinas are being transformed into lifestyle destinations, offering high-end dining, concierge services and advanced connectivity for the growing "digital nomad" yachting community. This mirrors the evolution seen in the aviation sector, where private terminals - or fixed-base operators - underwent similar institutionalisation a decade ago.

Looking ahead, institutional investors are expected to pursue aggressive international expansion, entering new markets and competing for high-end clientele. Marinas have firmly established themselves as a core infrastructure asset class. In the near term, the sector should closely monitor ongoing consolidation, the implementation of climate-resilience upgrades and the potential for new public offerings. With coastal permits in short supply and demand for luxury maritime experiences on the rise, the "Blue Economy" is set for a sustained period of robust institutional interest.

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Conclusion

As the global marina sector stands at a crossroads, the choices made today will define its future role in the maritime landscape. The sector’s rapid evolution demands a new mindset from all stakeholders.

For marina operators, investors and policymakers, three imperatives are clear:

Champion sustainability

The next generation of marinas must lead in environmental stewardship, not only complying with regulations but setting new benchmarks in climate resilience, waste management and green technology adoption. Proactive investment in sustainable infrastructure and end-of-life vessel solutions will be key to long-term viability and reputation.

Accelerate digitalisation

Embracing digital tools for berth management, customer engagement and operational efficiency is no longer optional. Early adopters of automation, real-time monitoring and integrated platforms will be best positioned to meet rising customer expectations and regulatory demands.

Engage with complexity

Navigating the increasingly intricate legal, geopolitical and community landscape requires agility and collaboration. Transparent governance, robust security measures and constructive dialogue with local stakeholders, investors and regulators will help marinas thrive amid uncertainty and change.

Looking ahead, the marinas that succeed will be those that combine operational excellence with a willingness to innovate and adapt. By working together to raise standards, share best practices and anticipate industry shifts, the sector can secure its place at the heart of the global "blue economy".

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The evolution of waterfront development

The traditional perception of a marina as a mere docking facility is being replaced by a more complex reality: the marina as a multi-dimensional urban community. Modern waterfront developments increasingly function as an intersection of real estate, maritime infrastructure and social engineering.

By Brianna Johann

Left: Ocean Village Marina in London, UK.

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To explore these dynamics, I reached out to a range of industry experts currently shaping the future of waterfront developments: Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Italy), Marina Projects (United Kingdom), Marina Management & Consulting (France) and Neiheiser Argyros Architects (United Kingdom). Together, they outline a sector in transition where the boundaries between the landside and the waterside are becoming fully integrated.

The most consequential change we have seen in recent years is that waterfront projects are increasingly at the centre of diverse and often competing interests, no longer governed solely by maritime necessity. As Ryan Neiheiser of Neiheiser Argyros observes, “They sit at the intersection of many strong voices: planning authorities, environmental agencies, local communities, marina operators and developers.” Success in this environment requires a “strategic framework”, according to Luca Dini, where these ambitions can be balanced without compromising the project’s core identity.

Top row: Astir Marina in Athens, Greece; Porto Montenegro in Tivat, Montenegro.

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Cedric Le Rest of Marina Management & Consulting notes that the strongest influences on waterfront design and development often stem from marina owners and their representatives. Navigating an owner’s desire for economic accelerators, “title-claiming” scale and external political influence requires a delicate touch. Conversely, firms like Luca Dini Design & Architecture and Neiheiser Argyros Architects indicate that their designs are increasingly governed by public and regulatory expectations, specifically regarding enhanced water access, ecological health and climate resilience.

How do these stakeholders harmonise to achieve a common goal? The process requires a shift in roles where consultants must act as “grounded, independent voices” and success is derived from “balancing ambition with realism”, according to Cedric Le Rest. Meanwhile, designers serve as a mediator, “a tool that translates political visions, economic constraints and social expectations into coherent spatial solutions", according to Luca Dini.

Simon Goodhead at Marina Projects stresses that managing these influences is dependent on a strategic framework of relationship-building. “The process starts with recognising who the key stakeholders are on any project, whether they are a client entity, licensing authority or part of the wider professional team such as masterplanners or marine engineers. By engaging proactively with our partners and collaborators, we encourage open communication and mutual understanding that ultimately strengthens the delivery of the project.”

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Although sustainability and certain green practices have long been considered in some waterfront developments, these initiatives have shifted in approach from mitigation to integration over the last decade, according to Luca Dini.

Material choices have evolved alongside this shift. For instance, Cedric Le Rest notes that aluminum structures may be favoured for their durability, recyclability and lighter footprint. However, these choices must be balanced against environmental factors and operational performance. Ryan Neiheiser also emphasises the heightened industry focus on low-carbon concrete alternatives, responsibly sourced timber and modular systems that allow for maintenance with minimal environmental disruption.

Beyond the infrastructural skeleton, broader marina ecosystems are now a primary design consideration. “Climate resilience standards and the growing focus on blue carbon have fundamentally shifted our design approach,” comments Luca Dini, adding that coastal ecosystems such as seagrass meadows, wetlands and marine habitats are being woven into waterfront planning. In this sense environmental stewardship can evolve from a matter of compliance to the very heart of a project’s identity.

“For today’s planners, success is no longer measured by berthing capacity alone but by a development’s ability to function as a complete ecosystem.”

People

“The demographics of the marina sector are changing,” said Marina Projects. “The traditional profile of the long-term boat owner is being replaced by a younger, more diverse and experience-driven audience.”

Their managing director, Mike Ward, elaborates: “Many of these new users are cash-rich but time-poor and value convenience over ownership, gravitating towards boat clubs, shared ownership models and charter experiences.” Consequently, facilities must now accommodate higher usage volumes and faster vessel turnarounds through highdensity dry stack and full-service launching models.

Furthermore, Luca Dini notes “the growing demand for comfort, connectivity and year-round usability”. Modern marinas must support longer stays and remote-work lifestyles, integrating high-quality wellness facilities, coworking spaces and robust digital infrastructure to remain competitive in this new reality.

Physical design is also changing to match vessel trends. The rise of the catamaran and superyacht sectors means that planners are reconfiguring berth designs and fairway widths to accommodate wider beams. For Marina Management & Consulting, this trend has accelerated the need for landbased dry berthing for smaller vessels, especially in the United States, allowing developers to reallocate water space to accommodate these larger, more complex yachts.

Pillars

The viability of a project depends on how well it can translate market demands into functional real estate. For today’s planners, success is no longer measured by berthing capacity alone but by a development’s ability to function as a complete ecosystem.

A dominant theme among contributors was the end of the “fenced-off” technical marina and instead the creation of a “destination”. Cedric Le Rest highlights the case study of Yas Marina where Marina Management & Consulting “significantly enhanced the landside design to better connect the waterfront with retail, hospitality and public spaces, ultimately optimising both user experience and revenue-generating assets” to form a mutually beneficial, if not symbiotic, relationship.

Luca Dini reaffirms this but also expands on a common theme of resilience, long term value and identity. “Identity is equally fundamental,” he said. “Today’s developments cannot be generic or disconnected from their context. Whether we are working on a marina, a mixed-use waterfront or a large-scale masterplan, the project must express a clear relationship with its geography, culture and maritime heritage. This is increasingly important for investors and end users alike, as distinctive places retain value far better than anonymous ones.”

Right: Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Future-proofing

The ultimate challenge for any developer is ensuring that a capital-intensive project remains commercially and physically viable, with a focus on structural adaptability and technological integration. In an industry where the construction cycle is long but technology moves fast, the goal is to build a destination that can evolve without requiring total reconstruction.

Physically speaking, future-proofing has become a byword for climate resilience. Designing for sea-level rise and extreme weather events has become a global baseline using the likes of self-adjusting mooring systems and elevated quayside heights that preserve accessibility without sacrificing the human scale of the waterfront. Beyond the technical requirements of maritime space, designers and architects such as Luca Dini pursue a complementary strategy that reconciles the marina structure with environmental longevity.

“Resilience today means designing with water rather than against it,” he said. “We now work systematically with adaptive strategies such as flexible waterfront edges, elevated or floating structures, and naturebased solutions that enhance coastal protection while

improving ecological performance.”

Beyond the physical docks, there is a clear consensus that “smart marinas” will be the new standard to guarantee operational longevity, with Marina Projects emphasising that “smart marina technologies will transform operations, delivering fully integrated digital networks with contactless services spanning payments, bookings, maintenance and access control”.

Furthermore, by building modular utility systems that can adjust to future energy needs such as high-capacity electric charging or hydrogen fuel stations, planners can ensure that these developments remain functional hubs for the next generation of vessels.

“The marinas that thrive over the next decade will be those that anticipate change, embrace innovation, and bridge land and sea in ways that are environmentally responsible, socially engaging and economically robust,” says Luca Dini. A successful waterfront is no longer defined by its marina and capacity to dock boats, but by its resilience as a lifestyle destination for the generations to come.

Right: Rendering of Krora Main Village.

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The world’s biggest domestic marina market

Conversations with five leading companies in the US marina industry - GCM/ASAR, Bellingham Marine, Hazelett Marine, Morgan Marine and Golden Marine Systems - reveal that while the excitement about institutional investment and revenue diversification continues, the wider domestic market remains uneasy about rising costs, falling revenues and tight regulation.

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The United States of America is the biggest domestic marina market in the world, generating an estimated $7.6 billion USD in revenue in 2025 according to the US industry research firm IBISWorld. The industry has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 2.4 percent between 2020 and 2025, including a growth of 1.4 percent last year alone.

The precise number of marinas currently operating in the USA depends on what you would define as a “marina” and whether or not that definition includes boatyards, refit facilities and dry storage. In general, the most inclusive definition of what constitutes a marina gives a total number of businesses in the USA as being somewhere between 10,000 and 12,000, with an approximate 50/50 split between the number of inland and coastal facilities, according to Marina Dock Age’s 2025 annual survey of the US marina industry.

My own observations of daily developments in the US marina industry and conversations during the 2026 AMI Conference & Expo in Daytona Beach would certainly seem to corroborate this. The news environment is dynamic and vendors seemed generally upbeat. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of companies at AMI, both domestic and foreign, who clearly see the USA as a market ripe for business. This does not paint a full picture, however.

Left: A marina in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

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“The marina businesses we work with remain strong as yachts and superyachts continue to require additional berthing capacity. However, the smaller recreational boating market is less positive due to high inventory levels and elevated boat prices.”

Wariness and cautious optimism

The US dock manufacturer Bellingham Marine described the domestic market as “wary”, with interest rates, insurance costs and boat sales impacting local market conditions. Regulatory oversight is also proving to be a stumbling block in certain parts of the country, forcing some owners to forecast their builds between three and six years into the future, making any long-term investment riskier than usual. A divide does seem to emerge, however, between the smaller, local private marinas and larger, more popular international destinations.

“Projects especially on the USA’s west coast are expensive and time consuming,” said Bellingham Marine. “The Pacific northwest is a challenging area for business because the regulatory and environmental requirements have tightened immensely… It can take years of regulation requirements to receive permission to build a project.”

However, Bellingham Marine did say that facilities in the Gulf of Mexico and the southeast coast are growing quickly as increasingly larger boats are being built in the area. Despite

challenges in some regions of the USA, the company said that “interest rates appear to be trending downward and vessel owners still want slips in popular markets”.

This divide in fortunes between big and small marinas was also reflected by Hazelett Marine, who described the state of their customers’ current marine business as cautiously optimistic. “The marina businesses we work with remain strong as yachts and superyachts continue to require additional berthing capacity. However, the smaller recreational boating market is less positive due to high inventory levels and elevated boat prices,” said Todd Harris, vice president of business development.

Similarly, Greg Williams of Morgan Marine Salvage & Recovery noted that the trend of smaller facilities being purchased by larger marina groups could be construed as “losing the local owner touch”. He cautioned that marinas that are not selling will have to compete with locations with more resources to invest, which are invariably larger in size and scope.

Left: A rendering of Whitecap drystack facility.

Withstanding the elements

The divide between north and south and big and small was reflected in the words of Max Brown of GCM/ASAR, a leading producer and builder of automated drystack facilities based in Fort Myers, Florida. They have seen a “dramatic increase in potential clients, sales inquiries, programming and planning sessions” across Florida, South Carolina, Texas and the Chesapeake Bay Area.

Notably, their flagship Gulf Star Marina in Fort Myers withstood the devastating Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and now serves as a proof-of-concept for a hurricane-resistant drystack building. Similarly, Golden Marine Systems’ products “stood up” to hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton, according to Mike Shanley, “while others in the same area were completely devastated”. He noted that business continues to be strong with high percentage increases in business year on year.

The increasing strength and frequency of hurricanes in the southeastern US does not appear to be dissuading boaters from taking to the water. Rather, innovations in marina resilience are securing near-year-round boating despite the consequences of climate change. However these innovations can only be useful if marina owners have the funds to invest in them.

Todd Harris of Hazelett Marine confirmed the pressure on suppliers to provide stronger systems while still remaining competitive: “As large corporations continue investing in waterfront operations, they demand greater efficiency, longer product life and advanced technology to protect their investments. These expectations are increasingly extending to independently owned marinas as well. To make these investments bankable, suppliers must find ways to deliver more performance with less and lower overall costs.”

Meanwhile, Greg Williams of Morgan Marine said that “newer and improved building techniques will make them stronger during weather events, but if maintenance is not followed, they will fall into disrepair like any other”.

Marina Dock Age ’s 2025 annual survey of the US marina industry highlighted the increasing vulnerability of marinas to both extreme weather events and their associated costs. Around 45 percent of respondents said that their marina had been affected by some form of climate event in 2025, including flooding, low water levels, wind storms or ice. Meanwhile, 50 percent of respondents said that their docks - arguably the most critical piece of marina infrastructure - were over 10 years old and 25 percent said their docks were over 20 years old.

Arguably more concerning was the reported age of marinas’ vital storm defences. Over 67 percent of respondents said that their breakwater, seawall or attenuator is over 10 years old, and around 12 percent said it was over 30 years old. Almost six percent said that their storm breakwater, seawall or attenuator was over 50 years old.

Ageing infrastructure combined with intensifying storms is being reflected in marinas’ expenses, which would naturally affect smaller, private facilities with limited resources more than larger players with institutional backing. 73.2 percent of respondents to Marina Dock Age ’s 2025 survey highlighted insurance as having increased over the last year, while 69.3 percent said that maintenance costs had increased. Staffing costs and utilities were deemed to have increased by 66.9 percent of respondents.

Revenue diversification

Mounting cost pressures squeezing smaller facilities has opened the door to great interest from larger corporate conglomerates with the funds and long-term business case to invest in, upgrade and diversify marinas’ business models. Greg Williams of Morgan Marine recognised that most of the large groups will invest and upgrade the facilities and make them more of a destination, and although this is a trend that can of course be observed worldwide, it is most feverish in the USA.

Max Brown of GCM/ASAR noted the “rising interest in destination location marinas and mixed use facilities”, adding that marinas are looking for new ways to bring in revenue. “Many are asking questions like: How do they attract the crowd and create a buzz?” he said. “Do they add an amenity or two, do they redevelop, or should they expand to other locations as a result of their current success? How do they create a thriving environment for their team members and patrons while reducing cost and protecting their facility and patron’s assets? Owners and developers want to diversify their revenue streams and keep the waterfront activated year-round.”

Mike Shanley of Golden Marine Systems agreed. “The marina business is hot,” he said. “Institutional investors have now long realised the strong upside of marinas and the opportunities to cash in on both operational returns and increased asset values. Larger companies that are acquiring these assets are bringing in new excitement with programmes that create a destination type of atmosphere.”

“These trends have only enhanced our business because the companies who are consolidating and acquiring multiple marinas are investing in redevelopments and capital expenditure programmes,” Shanley added. “This in turn creates business for Golden as a supplier of boat lifts, floating docks and gangways.”

On their part, Bellingham Marine believes that marina consolidation demonstrates that the industry is healthy and attractive to investors. They said that marinas “can make some of the largest returns on investments because of the many opportunities they give to the general public”, noting that waterfronts are opening up for sightseeing, shopping, waterfront dining, community events and boaters.

Left: A marina by Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

This page, from top: A marina in Port Jefferson in Long Island; Dana Point Marina Inn in California; Northwest Creek Marina in North Carolina.

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Other challenges

Labour remains a “constant challenge” for GCM/ASAR, according to Max Brown, and “especially for specialised sectors of the marine industry”. Meanwhile, Todd Harris of Hazelett Marine noted that the company “is in a small market and it is difficult to find experienced people”, a difficulty they have confronted by expanding their business development group and hiring experienced industry leaders who have firsthand knowledge of challenges.

Mike Shanley of Golden Marine Systems agreed that skills shortages do indeed exist, but said that they are “manageable”. Tariffs and the rising costs of material constitute the only “real challenge”, he argued.

“Marina projects take months to develop and with the quickly changing price increases in material it becomes challenging to navigate,” he said. “Regulations and governance are a historical issue as agencies take a lot of time to approve and permit projects. This creates a set of challenges for the marina owners in the way of increased costs for permitting and of loss revenue.”

Morgan Marine has also learned to work with these kinds of delays and managed to retain their skilled workforce thanks to consistent work. “In this line of work government

bottlenecks are expected and we plan accordingly as many of our county, state and federal jobs must pass multiple departments for the proper approval,” said Greg Williams.

That said, Hazelett Marine has chosen to reduce overall project costs and extend product life by developing all their new materials and modern manufacturing technologies in the US, noting that meeting a very aggressive four-week project timeline for Brooklyn Bridge Marina would have been extremely difficult with products that were not manufactured in the United States.

Below: Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle, Washington.

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Suppliers & Services Guide Contents

Anchoring & mooring systems

Boat handling & drystack

Breakwaters, pontoons, docks & accessories

Buoys & flotation products

Certification, education & research

Consultancy & marketing

Decking

Environment, dredging & pollution management

Floating buildings

Fuel systems

Gangways & ramps

Pedestals, electrical systems & fire fighting

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All Nautica

All Nautica is an online marketplace offering a wide range of nautical products and accessories to equip docks and pontoons.

+33 47 47 66 978 | France customer@allnautica.com www.allnautica.com

DualDocker

DualDocker provides tailor-made mooring solutions for floating structures and floating pontoons with highest safety standards. The highly damped mooring system provides safety, stability and comfort even at most challenging weather conditions.

Michael Fuhrmann | +43 650 21 76 003 | Austria michael.fuhrmann@dualdocker.com https://www.dualdocker.com/

Elmar Marinas

Manufacturer of heavy-duty FRP pontoons, boardwalks, gangways and elastic anchoring systems.

Marios Economides | +971 506 586 357 | UAE info@elmarmarinas.com www.elmarmarinas.com

Hazelett Marine

Hazelett Marine designs and supplies elastic mooring systems for docks, yachts, wave attenuators and navigation buoys. With a 35+ year proven track record, Hazelett Marine provides solutions that protect what floats above and lives below.

Henry Vogt | +1 585 737 8592 | Vermont, USA info@hazelettmarine.com www.hazelettmarine.com

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems

Providing water access solutions for the marina industry from leisure marina pontoons to commercial concrete breakwaters and crew transfer vessel berths. Systems designed to enable boats of all shapes and sizes to moor safely and securely.

Oliver Shortall | +353 579 153963 | Offaly, Ireland sales@inlandandcoastal.com www.inlandandcoastal.com

Leeward Marine Works

We design buoys, flotations modules, anchoring systems and distribute a large selection of products that are suited to withstand the harsh conditions of marine and freshwater environments.

+1 360-204-5624 | Washington State, USA info@leewardmarineworks.com www.allnautica.com

Lindley Marinas

Design, manufacture and installation of floating solutions for marinas and harbours. Breakwaters, pontoons, access bridges and accessories. Turnkey solutions from project design to installation. A subsidiary of Grupo Lindley.

Marta Mollins | +351 21 469 2024 | Lisbon, Portugal geral@lindley.pt | www.lindley.pt

Marinetek Group

Marinetek has over 2,500 top references in more than 52 countries, designing and delivering concrete pontoon and breakwater systems that are built to last and built for strength. Marinetek’s marinas excel from icy Nordics to demanding tropical locations.

Teemu Makela | +358 9 6824100 | Finland info@marinetek.net | www.marinetek.net

Martini Alfredo

Design, supply and installation of floating pontoons, floating breakwaters, gangways, fingers, anchoring systems, service and fire-fighting pedestals and accessories.

Andrea Galli | +39 02963941 | Italy

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PierBrasil

With over 10,500m² of pontoons already installed, PierBrasil is the leading floating concrete pier manufacturer in Brazil. Floating concrete walkways, platforms and breakwaters, including anchoring services and accessories. Turnkey solutions. Richard Kubail | +55 11 3456 2565 | São Paulo Brazil richard@pierbrasil.com.br | www.pierbrasil.com.br

Seaflex

Elastic, progressive, dampening mooring solutions to keep docks/pontoons, wave attenuators, floating houses, solar energy platforms, wave energy devices and buoys securely in position even with high water fluctuation and waves. Can handle extreme forces, is kind to environment and has very long life expectancy. Technology introduced 35-40 years ago and old units still in use by some original customers.

Lars Brandt | +46 90 16 06 50 | Sweden info@seaflex.com | www.seaflex.com

SF Marina

A market leader in floating concrete breakwaters and concrete pontoons for yacht and superyacht marinas. Offers complete installations including design, dimensioning, anchoring, accessories, gangways, special pontoons for ferry landings, and platforms for floating buildings worldwide.

Lina Odhe | +46 31 779 07 65 | Göteborg, Sweden info@sfmarina.com | www.sfmarina.com

Structurmarine

Structurmarine specialises in designing and manufacturing high-quality aluminium floating infrastructure. Its mission is to provide safe, durable and innovative solutions for water access, empowering communities, industries and recreational users to connect with aquatic environments while prioritising safety, sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship.

Genevieve Perreault | +1 514 645 4000 | Quebec, Canada request@structurmarine.com www.structurmarine.com

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ASAR|GCM

ASAR (automated storage and retrieval) revolutionises marina development with turnkey solutions, from project financing to design-build construction. The world’s first fully-automated rack-to-water drystack system, maximising efficiency, storage capacity and ROI.

Max Brown | +1 239 8728 800 | Florida, USA rbrown@gcmcontracting.com | www.asarautomation.com

Bellingham Marine

Bellingham Marine is an expert in modern marina design and waterfront construction. It is the largest floating dock manufacturer in the industry with a focus on turnkey marina development, construction and installation. Bellingham Marine’s marina systems are engineered specifically for each site.

Chelsea McNeilly | +1 360 676 2800 | Washington, USA bmi@bellingham-marine.com www.bellingham-marine.com

Bertrand Docks

Bertrand Docks designs and manufactures fixed, floating and wheeled docks as well as boat lifts. Whether you are looking for a standard or customized, residential or commercial product, we can advise you on a dock or lift adapted to your waterfront setting, in keeping with your tastes and budget.

+1 819 847 1555 | Quebec, Canada info@quaisbertrand.com | https://bertranddocks.com/

BH-USA

BH-USA has been a leading supplier of boat lifts, PWC lifts, hoists, motors, controls, cradles, rigging, dock accessories and more for over 40 years. Browse the online catalogue or shop online.

+1 800 259 8715 | USA info@bh-usa.com | www.bh-usa.com

Boat Lift

Provides boat hoists for launching and hauling, motorised trailers for vessel handling and amphibious systems for both lifting and handling activities.

Matteo Scarafiotti | +39 0173 500 357 | Italy info@boatlift.it | www.boatlift.it

Brownell Boat Stands

Leading manufacturer of boat storage and shop equipment. Products designed for efficiency and labour savings. Immediate delivery from stock. Contact for nearest stockist.

Peter Hughes | +1 508 758 3671 | MA, USA hello@boatstands.com | www.boatstands.com

Capria Stacker Machinery

Capria machinery for drystacks is totally electric and semiautomated, reducing operating time and freeing up the ground floor for parking or amenities. There is less initial investment as the system doesn’t need a concrete floor.

Monica Capria | +54 3327 414470 | Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Cimolai Technology

Cimolai Technology supplies customised mobile hoists from 30 tonnes to 1,500 tonnes; ship lifting platforms and transfer systems to launch, drydock and handle vessels; motorised trolleys on rails or tyres and special mobile cranes.

Anna Zuccherato | +39 049 9404539 | Italy info@cimolai.tech www.cimolaitechnology.com

Dr. Shrink

International supplier of premium shrink wrap up to 60ft (18m) in width and all installation accessories. Complete weather protection on any sized product. UV protected. Vents and zipper doors.

Angela Jolly | +1 231 723 2685 | Michigan, USA drshrink@dr-shrink.com | www.dr-shrink.com

F3 Marina

F3 Marina is a leader in professional marina management and consulting services to marina owners worldwide. Its services cover all aspects of waterfront development and management, including marinas and adjacent upland property, such as multi-family and retail.

Dani Broberg | +1 414 271 1111 | Wisconsin, USA info@f3marina.com | www.f3marina.com

Forklift Exchange

Boat movers, handlers and cleaners; drystack; yard equipment; new and used; service shop; parts shop; US nationwide shipping; financing options.

Felipe Vasconcellos | +1 800 423 7600 | USA info@forkliftexchange.com www.forkliftexchange.com

GH Cranes & Components

GH is an integral supplier of boat handling equipment: tailor made boat hoists ranging from 20 to 600t (STD and amphibious versions); port jib cranes from 2 to 25t; dry docks from 2.5 to 12t (roof-mounted mast, floor-mounted mast, launcher and automated platform); and motorised boat trailers.

Ane Garin | +34 943 569176 | Guipúzcoa, Spain motion@ghcranes.com www.motion.ghcranes.com

Golden Boat Lifts

Golden Boat Lifts manufactures safe, innovative, high quality and durable aluminium boat lifts. ISO-certified manufacturer with over 40 years in the industry, serving both residential and commercial markets and trusted by five star marinas around the globe.

Sarah Melland | +1 239 337 4141 | Florida, USA sales@goldenboatlifts.com www.goldenboatlifts.com

Golden Giant Marina Buildings

Golden Giant has developed a computer generated design method, which integrates the stacking system with the building’s steel. This integration results in a stronger and more efficient building design. Each and every boat stacker is individually designed to meet or exceed state and local building codes.

+1 (800) 828-1209 | Ohio, USA https://goldengiant.us/

Hi-Tide Boat Lifts

In business since 1979, Hi-Tide Boat Lifts is one of the most established boat lift manufacturing companies in the industry. Our family-run business, now in its second generation of ownership, prides itself on its exemplary reputation throughout the country.

+1 800 544 0735 | Florida, USA sales@hi-tide.com | https://hi-tide.com/

High Dry Boat Racks

High Dry Boat Racks has produced marine dry storage facilities and racks systems for over 30 years, with boat racks systems and marina buildings spanning all over the US.

+1 850 669 6128 | Florida, USA

Sales@highdryboatracks.com https://www.highdryboatracks.com/

Hostar Marine Transport Systems

Manufacturer of custom hydraulic road/yard trailers, towable and self-propelled with capacities to 100 tons; stackable boat stands for power and sail boats; boat dollies to 25,000lbs capacity per pair.

Phyllis Spy | +1 508 295 2900 | Massachusetts, USA

hostar@hostarmarine.com www.hostarmarine.com

Kropf Industrial

Manufacturer of Conolift hydraulic boat handling equipment including trailers and mobile lifts, as well as steel or HDPE floating docks, steel floating breakwaters, galvanised boat storage stands and custom equipment.

Jordan Kropf | +1 888 480 3777 | Ontario, Canada sales@kropfindustrial.com www.kropfindustrial.com

Mack David Buildings

MDB’s David Coyle is your marina and outdoor rack specialist. Creator of the carbon enhanced bunk beams, quick-release bolts and adjustable ground-stand systems, you’ll also get high quality service, design, pricing and management of your next project.

David Coyle | +1 704 361 7083 | Florida, USA dcoyle@mackdavidbuildings.com www.mackdavidbuildings.com

Marina Truck Sales

Marina Lift Sales Inc, is the authorised factory dealer for the Wiggins Lift Marina Bull in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and the Caribbean.

Albert Paradela | +1 305 204 3785 | USA albert@marinatrucks.com www.marinatrucksales.com

Marine Travelift

For over 70 years, Marine Travelift has been providing the marine industry with a complete line-up of boat handling solutions. The company’s line-up includes mobile boat hoists, marina forklifts and self-propelled hydraulic transporters.

Brock Rubens | +1 920 743 6202 | Wisconsin, USA sales@marinetravelift.com www.marinetravelift.com

MPP Engineering

MPP Engineering is a trusted provider for service and repairs of boat handling equipment across the UK. Approved service agent and parts distributor for Marine Travelift and Shuttlelift, specialist in WISE Handling products, and works with many other manufacturers.

+44 (0) 23 8218 0163 | UK service@mppengineering.co.uk www.mppengineering.co.uk

Nautipark

A leading equipment manufacturer in the fields of boat cradling, storage and handling. Exports all over the world with dealers in 12 countries. Equipment is designed, manufactured and stored in France.

Sarah Perrin | +33 2 40 27 60 79 | Loire Atlantique, France sales@nautipark.com | www.nautipark.com

Nautisys

Nautisys is a brand dedicated to the development, production and implementation of drystack boat storage systems.

Ricardo Coutinho | +351 969 238 630 | Portugal geral@nautisys.pt www.nautisys.pt

Roodberg

Roodberg develops and manufactures various transport, lifting and hoisting systems for ship and yacht builders, marinas, repair yards and government authorities. It delivers worldwide, taking into account regional requirements and wishes.

Pieter Janssen | +31 513 521313 | Netherlands sales@roodberg.com | www.roodberg.com

Roof & Rack Products

For over 47 years, company owners Bill Roof and Brett Roof along with their comprised team of highly trained personnel have worked to perfect and provide the highest quality boat rack storage systems.

+1-561-393-4757 | Florida, USA sales@roofandrack.com | https://roofandrack.com/

ScaffoldMart

ScaffoldMart provides marina-ready scaffolding for docks, boats and waterfront projects. Designed for saltwater durability and tight dock spaces, their systems deliver safe, stable access for vessel maintenance, repairs and marina construction.

+1 (866) 900-0983 | North Carolina, USA Sales@ScaffoldMart.com | https://scaffoldmart.com/

Solstice Docking - Seapen Dry Dock

A Solstice SeaPen Dry Dock is a water-level dry dock that keeps your boat dry while it remains in the water. It eliminates the need for lifts or bottom paint, helping preserve your boat’s value and reducing maintenance. +1 843-522-2040 | USA info@solsticedockingsolutions.com https://www.solsticedockingsolutions.com/

Tie Down

Encompassing products such as rollers, anchors, dock ladders, boat trailer guides, boat lifts, and more, Tie Down’s marine division is dedicated to supporting the maintenance of your boat trailers and docks.

Dani Broberg | +1 (404)344-0000 | Georgia, USA

customerservice@tiedown.com https://www.tiedown.com/

Sunstream Boat Lifts

We envisioned a future that minimised the hassles and frustrations of getting your boat in and out of water, accessing the hull and covering the boat. Our award winning engineering and design continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible by producing many of the world’s first hydraulic boat lifts and cover systems.

Angela Jolly | +1 253 300 0333 | Washington , USA sales@sunstreamcorp.com https://sunstreamboatlifts.com/

Wiggins Lift Co

Wiggins is the manufacturer of the Marina Bull boat handler, a world leader in boat handling for drystack, remote storage and boatyards. Capacities range from personal watercraft to sport yachts and express cruisers.

+1 805 485 7821 | USA info@wigginslift.com www.wigginslift.com

WISE Handling Ltd

Manufacturer of marine hoists, slipway recovery hoists, boat transporters and trailers. WISE has equipment to suit virtually all boat handling requirements.

Paul Illingworth | +44 (0) 1535 272033 | West Yorkshire, UK sales@wisehandling.co.uk www.wisehandling.co.uk

Breakwaters, pontoons, docks & accessories

All Nautica

All Nautica is an online marketplace offering a wide range of nautical products and accessories to equip docks and pontoons.

Anais Giraud-Guigues | +33 47 47 66 978 | France customer@allnautica.com www.allnautica.com

Alumadock

Alumadock is an aluminum and steel dock manufacturer based in Henderson, NC. We build complete or kit custom docks for residential, commercial, or municipal needs across all bodies of water. From your home to wherever you roam, Alumadock’s are made for connection. +1(252) 438-7399 | North Carolina, USA contactus@alumadock.com https://alumadock.com/

American Muscle Docks & Fabrication

AMDF is an international manufacturer of wood, steel truss, stainless steel and aluminium floating and stationary boat dock systems. AMDF also fabricates dock hardware, jet ski lifts, kayak docks, float drums and other accessories focusing on strength, longevity and aesthetics.

Luke Diserio | +1 800 223 3444 | West Virginia, USA info@amdocks.com www.amdocks.com

AquaTech

The Maritime Technic pontoon system is a modular floating dock system of third generation for aquatic sports, aquaculture and environmental protection.

Martin Hochleithner | +43 664 1048297 | Austria aquatech@a1.net www.aqua-tech.eu

Atlantic Aluminum & Marine Products

AAMP builds dock products for the marine industry. The company manufactures dock ladders, dock fenders, aluminium gangways and floating docks, railings, fish cleaning tables, paddle board and kayak storage racks. Jeffrey Tellex | +1 561 310 4360 | Florida, USA sales@atlanticaluminummarine.com www.atlanticaluminummarine.com

Atlantic Marine

Design, fabrication and installation of harbour facilities, marinas, gangways and aluminium structures.

Simon Gobin | +33 22 81 30 505 | France contact@atlanticmarine.fr | www.atlanticmarine.fr

Bellingham Marine

Bellingham Marine is an expert in modern marina design and waterfront construction. It is the largest floating dock manufacturer in the industry with a focus on turnkey marina development, construction and installation. Bellingham Marine’s marina systems are engineered specifically for each site.

Chelsea McNeilly | +1 360 676 2800 | Washington, USA

bmi@bellingham-marine.com | www.bellingham-marine.com

Bertrand Docks

Bertrand Docks designs and manufactures fixed, floating and wheeled docks as well as boat lifts. Whether you are looking for a standard or customized, residential or commercial product, we can advise you on a dock or lift adapted to your waterfront setting, in keeping with your tastes and budget.

+1 819 847 1555 | Quebec, Canada info@quaisbertrand.com | https://bertranddocks.com/

BetterSea Power

BetterSea Power is an innovative startup dedicated to transforming ports around the world into high-tech hubs of sustainability. Our first solution are modular docks capable of generating electricity, cleaning water of pollutants and pathogens, and collecting data.

Thomas Borrelli | +43 664 1048297 | Italy thomas.borrelli@betterseapower.com https://www.betterseapower.com/

BH-USA

BH-USA has been a leading supplier of boat lifts, PWC lifts, hoists, motors, controls, cradles, rigging, dock accessories and more for over 40 years. Browse the online catalogue or shop online.

Jeffrey Tellex | +1 800 259 8715 | USA info@bh-usa.com | www.bh-usa.com

Bluet Floating Solutions

Designs-delivers innovative floating solutions to improve waterfront usability and enable new building volume. Bluet products include floating swimming pools and infrastructure. With partner network, Bluet delivers overall floating solutions: accommodation, wellness, restaurants and office spaces.

Tytti Sirola | +358 306 363 800 | Vantaa, Finland info@bluet.fi www.bluet.fi

Bluewater Marine Systems

The Bluewater Monodock system employs monolithic concrete pontoons (cast as a single piece) to provide a solid and dependable foundation for ever-changing marine environments. In-house design and engineering to plan newbuild, expansion or refubishment projects.

+1 727 954 3604 | USA info@bluewatermarinesystems.com www.bluewatermarinesystems.com

Browns Bridge Dock Company

For five decades, Browns Bridge Dock has designed, fabricated, and installed floating docks and marina systems across the Southeast, backed by responsive service before and after the build. We’ve delivered 1,000+ docks since 1970 and continue to expand our services and footprint +1 770 887 9760 | Georgia, USA https://brownsbridgedock.com/

CAM Components Co

Custom dock and berth number signs carved using a saltwaterproof polymer in an array of colours. Finished look and durable. Marina signs. Water level gauges to display water depths, tide change or height clearance. Perfect for boat launch ramps.

Nina Welling | +1 772 285 6188 | Florida, USA info@outdoornumbers.com www.outdoornumbers.com

Creative Composites Group

Manufacturer of composite pipe piling and a patented sheet pile system that will not corrode, decay or spall, reducing maintenance costs and future replacement costs. Lewis Locke | +1 814 839 4186 | Pennsylvania, USA csechler@pultrude.com www.creativecompositesgroup.com

Cubisystem

Founded in 1985, Cubisystem is an industry leader in the development, production and installation of modular floating docks. It provides a complete service, from the development of a client’s project through to its final installation for maritime, river, interior waterways and lake applications.

Noemi Veyrieres | +33 2 33 04 50 00 | France contact@cubisystem.com www.cubisystem.com

Den Hartog Industries

Ace Roto-Mold sets the standard by using the highest quality materials, engineering and testing. Ace floats are tested and certified by IMANNA Laboratory, a well recognised third party test facility.

Tamara Kramer | +1 712 752 8432 | Iowa, USA

sales@acefloatdrums.com www.acefloatdrums.com

Denso

Denso North America, a subsidiary of Winn & Coales International, specializes in the manufacture and supply of corrosion and chemical resistant coatings and linings for the long-term protection of steel, concrete, and timber surfaces in the toughest corrosive environments.

+1 281 821 3355 | Texas, USA

info@densona.com https://www.densona.com/

Dock Blocks of North America

Unlike traditional floating docks that rely on corner connections, our system connects at the center, creating a more rigid and reliable structure. Strengthening bars along the perimeter add extra reinforcement, ensuring docks stand up to the elements and last for years.

+1 877-478-8440 | South Carolina, USA

sales@dock-blocks.com https://dock-blocks.com/

Dock Boxes Unlimited

Dock Boxes Unlimited offers an array of boat dock accessories including storage solutions, floating docks, dock steps, power pedestals, and more. In 1993, we introduced the first all-fiberglass, marine-grade dock boxes to the marina community with our customer’s satisfaction in mind.

+1 800-559-4269 | Texas, USA https://www.dockboxes.com/

Docker Marine Systems

DOCKER has a built-in system of winders that serve users in managing and controlling energy consumption – water, electricity, and waste water. Allow boaters complete control over their own connection, even when they’re not on the vessel.

Zagreb, Croatia https://dockermarine.com/

Eagle Floats

by Hendren Plastics

Leading manufacturer of dock floats, along with outstanding customer service. Hendren Plastics has over 145 different sizes and three styles of Eagle Floats. New products include wave attenuators, Eagle Jet Ski Port, Eagle Nest dock box, heavy duty dock wheels and the Eagle Afterburner bumper system.

Susie Wallace | +1 479 787 6222 | USA susiewallace@hendrenplastics.com www.hendrenplastics.com

Elmar Marinas

Manufacturer of heavy-duty FRP pontoons, boardwalks, gangways and elastic anchoring systems.

Marios Economides | +971 506 586 357 | UAE info@elmarmarinas.com www.elmarmarinas.com

EZ Dock

For over three decades, EZ Dock has been at the forefront of revolutionising waterfront experiences. Founded in 1991 by two passionate water enthusiasts, our journey began with a simple yet ambitious goal — to create practical, attractive, eco-friendly dock systems designed for people who truly love the water.

+1 888-654-8168 | USA social@ez-dock.com https://www.ez-dock.com/

Floating Docks Mfg. Co.

Floating Docks Manufacturing Company specialises in the manufacturing and installation of freshwater dock flotation systems. FDM can install new docks or supply you with components for open or covered docks, platform docks, wave attenuation docks, access bridges or any of your dock construction materials.

+1 317 803 – 2443 | Indiana, USA www.floatingdocks.com

Formex Manufacturing

Encapsulated dock floats and work floats. Proprietary lines include 32 sizes of dock floats for the marine industry built with a rugged moulded shell and featuring thick mounting strips. 15 year limited warranty.

Greg Boston | +1 770 962 9816 | Georgia, USA sales@formex.com | www.formex.com

GMI - Gator Dock and Mantle Industries

GatorDock and Mantle Industries commercial aluminium marine access systems offer durable, cost-efficient, intelligent solutions for harsh marina environments. Minimal maintenance marinas, docks, gangways, piers, pile design, tailored decking options, covered roofs and utility docks.

Tom Addoms | +1 800 256 8857 | USA taddoms@gatordocks.com | www.cmilc.com

Golden Marine Systems

High quality and durable custom-built concrete and aluminium floating dock systems and gangways that ensure sustainable access to the waterfront. ISO-certified manufacturer. Docks suitable for residential to commercial megayacht marina applications. Available worldwide.

Mike Shanley | +1 239 337 4141 (X239) | Florida, USA mshanley@goldenmarinesystems.com www.goldenmarinesystems.com

HDB Marine

Established in 1983, Harrison Dock Builders - HDB Marineis a full service marine manufacturer specialising in sitespecific dock and wave attenuator solutions. The company offers a turnkey service with design, engineering and manufacture of floating marine docks for wide ranging situations and locations.

Keith Shannon | +1 208 689 3248 | Idaho, USA sales@hdbmarine.com | www.hdbmarine.com

Ingemar

Over 45 years’ experience in marine engineering and development of concrete floating structures. Modular all-concrete pontoons; discontinuous floating pontoons with galvanised steel or aluminium frames; hardwood or WPC decking and FRC or rotomoulded polyethylene floats. Breakwaters up to 20 x 10 x 2.40m and 185t displacement. Fixed piers and platforms.

Diana Cottrell | +39 0422 702412 | Italy info@ingemar.it | www.ingemar.it

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems

Providing water access solutions for the marina industry from leisure marina pontoons to commercial concrete breakwaters and crew transfer vessel berths. Systems designed to enable boats of all shapes and sizes to moor safely and securely.

Oliver Shortall | +353 579 153963 | Offaly, Ireland sales@inlandandcoastal.com www.inlandandcoastal.com

InMare

Maker and supplier of innovative EVA marine fenders and TPU mooring systems. Non-toxic, UV-resistant products do not stain or scratch boats and do not deteriorate over time. Advanced materials, Italian design, superior technology.

Federico Pesco | +39 071 71 33 104 | Italy info@inmare.net | www.inmare.net

Inter Boat Marinas

Inter Boat Marinas, founded in 1986, is a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and installation of floating pontoons and marinas, complete with all necessary facilities. It offers a variety of floating pontoon and concrete breakwater options.

Brigitte Akster | +31 (0) 78 677 70 00 | Netherlands info@interboatmarinas.nl www.interboatmarinas.nl

International Marine Floatation Systems

Designing/engineering and manufacturing concrete floating foundations since 1983. Innovative designs and solutions make up marinas, breakwaters, floating homes, yacht enclosures and large floating foundations. Works worldwide via licensing programme.

Matthew Tobias | +1 604 930 9903 | British Columbia, Canada matt@floatingstructures.com | www.floatingstructures.com

Kropf Industrial

Manufacturer of Conolift hydraulic boat handling equipment including trailers and mobile lifts, as well as steel or HDPE floating docks, steel floating breakwaters, galvanised boat storage stands and custom equipment.

Jordan Kropf | +1 888 480 3777 | Ontario, Canada sales@kropfindustrial.com www.kropfindustrial.com

Lee Composites

HDPE pile sleeves with fuse-welded PE cone or flat top caps. Lengths up to 50ft, unlimited pile diameters. Marine fender systems, dock bumpers, FRP pilings/ walers.

Bob Lee | +1 281 782 2477 | USA boblee@leecomposites.com www.leecomposites.com

Leviton | International Dock Products

International Dock Products has been manufacturing high quality marine dock accessories for over 30 years. Based in South Florida, this second generation family run business remains committed to producing high quality dock accessories for consumers, retailers, marinas, yacht clubs, and professional dock builders.

+1 (800) 909-3625 | Florida, USA info@dockproducts.com https://dockproducts.com/

Lindley Marinas

Design, manufacture and installation of floating solutions for marinas and harbours. Breakwaters, pontoons, access bridges and accessories. Turnkey solutions from project design to installation. A subsidiary of Grupo Lindley. Marta Mollins | +351 21 469 2024 | Lisboa, Portugal geral@lindley.pt www.lindley.pt

Livart Marine

Livart Group delivers integrated marina infrastructure solutions including aluminium, steel and concrete pontoons, wave attenuation, mooring systems and dry stack storage.

Leo Wu | +86 755 25578529 | Guangdong, China livart@livartmarine.net www.livartmarine.net

MAADI Group

MAADI Group is a Canadian aluminum engineering firm specialising in the design and fabrication of aluminum bridges, gangways, marina systems, floating docks, stairs and industrial platforms.

+1 866 668 2587 | Quebec, Canada info@maadigroup.com https://maadigroup.com/

Maricorp

Maricorp is one of the largest floating boat dock manufacturing and construction firms in the United States, specialising in galvanised steel floating docks. With projects spanning coast-to-coast, Maricorp operates on an 11-acre facility located in central Missouri. +1 877-858-3625 | Missouri, USA info@maricorpus.com https://maricorp.com/

Marina Dock Parts

Marina management software, fuel management software, gate and door management, credit card processing, POS equipment, open area decking, floats, cleats, electrical power equipment, dock boxes, carts, gangways, pile guides and caps, pump-out boats and equipment, fire equipment etc.

Troy Talbot | +1 360 739 1056 | Washington, USA sales@marinadockparts.com www.marinadockparts.com

Marina Technologies

MTI designs and fabricates high-quality, heavy-duty aluminium-framed fixed and floating docks, aluminium gangways, and floating concrete docks and wave attenuators.

Bob Berry | +1 910 262 6061 | USA & Canada bob.b@marinatechnologies.com www.marinatechnologies.com

MarinaTrolley

MarinaTrolley is a product from MarinaTrolley ApS. Sails, luggage, provisions and other baggage fit in the trolley, which easily transports more than 100 kg (220 lbs) from the car to the boat.

Henrik Oesterhaab | +45 31 45 18 75 | Fyn, Denmark

Henrik@bys.dk https://www.marinatrolley.com/

Marina Ventures USA

Consulting, planning, design and construction of marinas and floating wave attenuation systems. Standard Glulam Beam structural system, also aluminium truss hybrid and aluminium frame options are available. 21 offices worldwide. Over 1,400 projects worldwide.

Fize Safi | +1 410 522 4007 | Maryland, USA marinaventures@erols.com www.marinaventures.com

Marinaquip

Combining smart thinking, clever design, advanced materials and modern manufacturing techniques to produce stronger, safer and smarter solutions for marinas, moorings and docks. Products include Pile Rings, docking wheels, rubbing strips, barrier floats, buoys and custom projects.

Tony Trueman | +64 (9) 426 2424 | Auckland, New Zealand

info@marinaquip.com | www.marinaquip.com

Marina Development

Since 1991, Marina Development Inc. has stood as a cornerstone in the industry, pioneering freshwater commercial marina engineering and manufacturing. With over 60,000 slips expertly crafted, our commercial marina construction teams uphold the highest standards, utilising top-tier materials and delivering unparalleled service.

+1 (918) 689-7726 | Oklahoma, USA information@marinedev.com | www.marinedev.com

Marine Floor Europe

Marine Floor Europe is a French company specialising in manufacture and supply of floating structures such as modular floating pontoons, docks for boats or jet skis, temporary bridges, work platforms, floating swimming pools, beach pontoons, big floating events and other floating projects.

Laurent Dubois | +33 4 68 70 42 83 | France info@marinefloor.eu | www.marinefloor.fr

Marine Structures

A market leader in Australia for marine infrastructure and berthing systems, Marine Structures was formed by the merger of The Jetty Specialist and Superior Jetties. Committed to innovation and excellence, providing a comprehensive design and construction service, engineering, manufacture and quality installation.

Rebecca Condely | +61 7 5594 8200 | Queensland, Australia

info@marinestructures.com.au www.marinestructures.com.au

Marinetek Group

Marinetek has over 2,500 top references in more than 52 countries, designing and delivering concrete pontoon and breakwater systems that are built to last and built for strength. Marinetek’s marinas excel from icy Nordics to demanding tropical locations.

Teemu Makela | +358 9 6824100 | Finland info@marinetek.net | www.marinetek.net

Martini Alfredo

Design, supply and installation of floating pontoons, floating breakwaters, gangways, fingers, anchoring systems, service and fire-fighting pedestals and accessories.

Andrea Galli | +39 02963941 | Italy marinas.export@martinialfredo.it www.martinialfredo.com

Meeco Sullivan

Combining the experience and facilities of four onceseparate dock companies into one powerhouse of marina design and manufacturing, Meeco Sullivan delivers high-quality custom marina solutions for both fresh and saltwater applications.

+1 800-232-3625 | Oklahoma, USA intsales@meecosullivan.com https://meecosullivan.com/

Metalu Industries International

Designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of aluminium pontoons, gangways and accessories. Metalu has over 50 years of experience and worldwide references. Guillaume Dubar | +33 240 391 840 | France metalu@metalu.com www.metalu.com

Merco Marine

Merco Marine manufactures nearly 500 different products for dock systems, marinas, and industrial applications. These are products such; as our wood dock hardware, pile guides, stationary dock components, truss frames, ladders, cleats, corner bumpers, piling caps, and many others.

+1-800-396-3726 | West Virginia, USA merco@mercomarine.com www.mercoboatdocks.com

One Concept Marine

Meltem is an innovative and multifunctional mooring pontoon, equipped with solar panels, water recovery systems for sustainable resource management, and features that promote marine biodiversity.

Thomas Aboulinc | +33 6 12 55 30 93 | France thomas@oneconcept-marine.com https://www.oneconcept-marine.com/en

Otis Dock Repair & Mfg

Offers a range of dock and marina design, manufacturing, installations, repair and maintenance services for docks. At the core of OTIS Dock Repair, even above “quality over quantity” is the value of family and the family name in the marine business.

Todd Otis | Oklahoma, USA Todd@OTISDockRepair.com https://www.otisdockrepair.com/

P-Trex by Fibre Net

P-Trex products in composite materials are designed to ensure the highest standards of safety in port facilities. Structures, such as pontoons and decking, are engineered and built according to specific project needs and conditions.

Pierpaolo Turri | +39 0432 1833275 | Italy

info@p-trex.it www.p-trex.it

Pacific Netting Products

Founded in 1997, PNS is an industry leader in design and manufacture of exclusion, guidance and collection systems for myriad applications. Specialises in HDPE floating structure and netting options. International recognition for diverse products, quality solutions and technical expertise

Michael Shaw | +1 360 297 0858 | USA info@pacificnettingproducts.com www.pacificnettingproducts.com

Perspective Products

Sure Step is a top quality maintenance-free impact and durable polypropylene decking solution for residential and commercial marinas, docks, gangways and walkways. Leading performance qualities include storm surge capability, high impact resistance and a best in class UV-stabliiser. Beth Zito | +1 616 862 4471 | USA beth@perspectiveproducts.com www.perspectiveproducts.com

PierBrasil

With over 10,500m² of pontoons already installed, PierBrasil is the leading floating concrete pier manufacturer in Brazil. Floating concrete walkways, platforms and breakwaters, including anchoring services and accessories. Turnkey solutions. Richard Kubail | +55 11 3456 2565 | São Paulo Brazil richard@pierbrasil.com.br | www.pierbrasil.com.br

WHERE THE WATER’S EDGE SETS THE STANDARD

At Legendary Blue Water Cay in Nassau, the marina is the first finished proof of the development’s ambition.

Poralu Marine

Over 8,000 references in five continents have secured Poralu Marine’s position as a leading international company in marina construction, manufacturing and installing high end aluminium and concrete docks for harbour facilities and waterfront development.

Anais Giraud-Guigues | +33 4 74 76 78 11 | France contact@poralu.com | www.poralu.com

Port-Safety

LifeLadder Thor is an impact resistant safety ladder for pontoons and quay walls that reduces risk of drownings. Non-corrosive, bright yellow modules ensure daytime visibility, and solar-powered lights provide visibility at night. CO2 footprint 57% lower than steel ladders.

Kim Haaning | +45 5368 8070 | Copenhagen, Denmark kha@port-safety.com | www.port-safety.com

Premier Materials Technology

New smart marina solutions that help manage marina facilities are modularised to allow each marina to pick and choose the solutions that are needed. Also solar LED marine lighting, navigation buoys and dock flotation/lift tanks. Quality customer service and consulting services. Lisa Marquis | +1 763 785 1411 | Minnesota, USA info@premiermaterials.com www.premiermaterials.com

Ronautica Marinas

Ronautica specialises in the manufacture, design and installation of marinas. Full range of products. Floating and fixed pontoons and accessories. Aluminium and concrete. Turnkey projects. 35 years of experience and endorsed by references all over the world.

Oscar Saa | +34 986607235 | Pontevedra, Spain info@ronautica.com www.ronautica.com

Roto Marine Products by Cellofoam

Cellofoam has been setting the standard for quality & service in the marine industry for over 25 years with proprietary, rotationally molded dock floats, jet ski ports and lift tanks.

+1 800-531-4734 | Georgia, USA information@cellofoamna.com https://www.cellofoam.com/

Seahorse Docking

Offers top-quality, custom dock systems and accessories for marinas, yacht clubs, and private docks. Our innovative solutions are designed to enhance your waterfront experience.

+1 855-573-2467 | Connecticut, USA sales@seahorsedocking.com https://www.seahorsedocking.com/

Seaview Progress

Fendertex inflatable docking fenders.

Simon Wood | +44 (0)7393 556751 | UK simon.wood@seaviewprogress.co.uk www.seaviewprogress.com

SF Marina

A market leader in floating concrete breakwaters and concrete pontoons for yacht and superyacht marinas. Offers complete installations including design, dimensioning, anchoring, accessories, gangways, special pontoons for ferry landings, and platforms for floating buildings worldwide.

Lina Odhe | +46 31 779 07 65 | Göteborg, Sweden

info@sfmarina.com www.sfmarina.com

Slammer Marine

Commercial-grade Slammer integrated dock fender quickly mounts directly onto docks/pilings to safeguard against accidental boat damage, removes easily for storage. Innovative award-winning system in four colours, standard/custom lengths. Authorised representative option creates marina profit centre.

Jonathan Hough | +1 800 295 3464 | Texas, USA info@slammermarine.com www.slammermarine.com

Stadia Marina

Planning, design, development and manufacture of floating marine docks in wood, plastic and concrete. Furniture design for exterior and marine environments. Rock, reef and sand anchoring. Floating home design, development and manufacture.

Adria Tinoco | +52 777 3916114 | Morelos, Mexico stadia@stadiamarina.com www.stadiamarina.com

Structurmarine

Structurmarine specialises in designing and manufacturing high-quality aluminium floating infrastructure. Its mission is to provide safe, durable and innovative solutions for water access, empowering communities, industries and recreational users to connect with aquatic environments while prioritising safety, sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship.

Genevieve Perreault | +1 514 645 4000 | Quebec, Canada request@structurmarine.com www.structurmarine.com

Summerset Marine Construction

Summerset Marine Construction manufactures high-end, virtually maintenance-free piers, lifts and a variety of Lifetime waterfront accessories. Family-owned. Americanmade. Built-to-last.

+1 800-816-9698 | Wisconsin, USA https://summersetmarine.com/

Tiger Docks

Tiger Docks is a full-service manufacturer and marine construction company, specializing in both residential and commercial custom-built docks, pump stations, and design of waterfront infrastructure.

+1 636 745 7003 | Missouri, USA marketing@tigerdocks.com www.tigerdocks.com

Top Marine

Twenty years of experience in providing complete marina solutions - from design and manufacture to installation. Product range includes pontoons with rotomoulded polyethylene or concrete floats and timber decking, as well as all-concrete pontoons and various accessories.

Andry Prodel | +372 53 044 000 | Estonia info@topmarine.ee www.topmarine.eu

Total Marine Services

Total Marine Services specialises in the construction of small private walkways and jetties, large commercial ferry wharves, floating pontoon structures, multiple berth marinas, marine retaining walls, wave protection screens and salvage operations.

Brent Shipman | +64 (9) 818 1541 | New Zealand mail@totalmarineservices.co.nz www.totalmarineservices.co.nz

Transpac Marinas

Design, engineering and manufacturing of proprietary, highperformance flotation systems since 1983. Specialising in timber, concrete, steel and HDPE structures for marinas and floating wave attenuators in extreme environments.

David Rytand | +1 360 293 8888 | Washington, USA info@transpacmarinas.com www.transpacmarinas.com

Walcon Marine

A leader in the design, construction and installation of marinas, yacht harbours and berthing facilities, Walcon Marine is a global organisation with manufacturing facilities in the UK and Australia. Its pontoons can be found in over 30 countries.

James Walters | +44 1489 579977 | Hampshire, UK

sales@walconmarine.com www.walconmarine.com

Waterfront Solutions of New England

Waterfront Solutions of New England is a family owned, full service, general and marine contractor. With a management team that has over 60 years of combined experience building residential, commercial and industrial structures that drive greater value.

+1 603-380-8817 | New Hampshire, USA john@waterfrontsolutionsne.com https://waterfrontsolutionsne.com/

Wave Armor

High quality, rotationally moulded floating docks and PWC systems with superior design element including a flagstone paver style textured finish. Full line of accessories.

Steve Schneider | +1 877 832 6945 | Minnesota, USA customerservice@wavearmor.com www.wavearmor.com

Buoys & flotation products

All Nautica

All Nautica is an online marketplace offering a wide range of nautical products and accessories to equip docks and pontoons.

Anais Giraud-Guigues | +33 47 47 66 978 | France customer@allnautica.com www.allnautica.com

Almarin

Design, manufacture and installation of marine aids to navigation. Almarin offers a full range of high-performance equipment such as navigation buoys, beacons, marine lanterns and marking structures to increase safety at marinas and harbours. A subsidiary of Grupo Lindley. Marta Molins | +34 933 601 101 | Spain info@almarin.es www.almarin.es

Hazelett Marine

Hazelett Marine designs and supplies elastic mooring systems for docks, yachts, wave attenuators and navigation buoys. With a 35+ year proven track record, Hazelett Marine provides solutions that protect what floats above and lives below.

Henry Vogt | +1 585 737 8592 | Vermont, USA info@hazelettmarine.com www.hazelettmarine.com

Leeward Marine Works

We design buoys, flotations modules, anchoring systems and distribute a large selection of products that are suited to withstand the harsh conditions of marine and freshwater environments.

+1 360-204-5624 | Washington State, USA info@leewardmarineworks.com https://leewardmarineworks.com/

Marinaquip

Combining smart thinking, clever design, advanced materials and modern manufacturing techniques to produce stronger, safer and smarter solutions for marinas, moorings and docks. Products include Pile Rings, docking wheels, rubbing strips, barrier floats, buoys and custom projects.

Tony Trueman | +64(9)4262424 | Auckland, New Zealand info@marinaquip.com | www.marinaquip.com

Nauticspot

Smart Marina solutions: development of smart mooring buoys, data buoys and Speed Boat Vessel.

Jessica Olivares | +33 4 67 13 00 44 | France

contact@nauticspot.fr www.nauticspot.com

Rotax Marine

Development and manufacture of plastic nautical products and accessories. Specialist for unsinkable floats and buoys. Anais Giraud-Guigues | +33 47 47 66 978 | France contact@rotaxmarine.com www.rotaxmarine.com

Seaflex

Elastic, progressive, dampening mooring solutions to keep docks/pontoons, wave attenuators, floating houses, solar energy platforms, wave energy devices and buoys securely in position even with high water fluctuation and waves. Can handle extreme forces, is kind to environment and has very long life expectancy. Technology introduced 35-40 years ago and old units still in use by some original customers.

Lars Brandt | +46 90 16 06 50 | Sweden info@seaflex.com | www.seaflex.com

TMP Marine Products

Products for boat, dock, showroom, workspace and boatyard. Supplies to private, residential, commercial, municipal and military facilities.

Anthony Pira | +1 631 4730 382 | USA ynottmp@aol.com www.tmpmarine.com

Trionic Corp

Trionic manufactures top-quality dock boxes, boarding steps, marina trash cans, and 70 different size holding tanks for boats. Spill kits, sorbents, piling caps, barrier floats and other marine products.

Keith Harrison | +1 262 268 9240 | WI, USA sales@trioniccorp.com www.trioniccorp.com

Certification, education & research

Association of Marina Industries

The largest marina association in the world, providing lobbying, reach and education to its members. Its training institute delivers seminars and classes including those for Certified Marina Manager and Certified Marina Operator. Its Conference & Expo held each year in January or February in Florida is the largest marina and boatyard show in the world with up to 1,000 attendees and over 150 exhibitors.

Kayce Florio | +1 866 367 6622 | Rhode Island, USA info@marinaassociation.org www.marinaassociation.org

Global Marina Institute

The Global Marina Institute (GMI), a partnership between British Marine and the Australia-based Marina Industries Association, delivers globally recognised training and certification to marina industry professionals to maintain and improve standards, respond to industry changes and provide clear pathway progression. The UK office covers UK, Europe and UAE. The Australia office covers Asia Pacific and UAE. Suzanne Davies | +44 (0) 7584 563343/+61 (2) 9429 5806 | Surrey, UK & Australia training@britishmarine.co.uk/education@marinas.net. www.globalmarinainstitute.net

International Marine Certification Institute

Blue Star Marina certification is a transparent system demonstrating and maintaining the service quality level of marinas by third party assessment. IMCI also offers the certification according to ISO 13687 parts 1, 2 and 3 for tourism and related services - yacht harbours. IMCI is independent of any marina associations. No membership fees.

Ulrich Manigel | +32 2 741 6836 | Belgium info@imci.org www.bluestarmarina.com

M3 Monaco

M3 is a Monaco-based consultancy specialising in the creation, development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools worldwide. It has a sustainable approach to creating lifestyle spaces between the land and the sea.

Audrey Luciani | +33 6 80 86 39 10 | Monaco info@m3monaco.com | www.m3monaco.com

Marina Management & Consulting

Marina Management & Consulting offers a 360 degree service to increase the attractiveness of your investment. It offers fully integrated services. From conception to operation, your project is handled in-house by experienced and knowledgeable teams.

Anais Giraud-Gigues | +33 4 74 76 78 11 | France contact@marinamanagementconsulting.com www.marinamanagementconsulting.com

Marina Industries Association

The peak body representing the interests of club, recreational and commercial marinas, boatyards and industry suppliers in Australia and the wider Pacific region. MIA encourages sustainability via the delivery of strong leadership, industry guidance, education, accreditation and research.

Suzanne Davies | +61 2 9439 5806 | NSW, Australia info@marinas.net.au | www.marinas.net.au

Mick Bettesworth Marina Consultants

Offering over 30 years of experience in the marina industry. Specialising in waterfront development and conception, including but not limited to business planning, personnel recruitment and training, and marina and drystack operations. Experienced in the market worldwide.

Mick Bettesworth | +44 (0) 77693 24835 | Devon, UK mick@bettesworthconsulting.com www.bettesworthconsulting.com

PIANC RecCom

PIANC is an international professional organisation dedicated to sharing best practices for design and operation of navigation infrastructure. The Recreational Navigation Commission (RecCom) is focused on marinas and boating infrastructure. RecCom coordinates working groups that develop publications, and organises marina design courses.

Esteban Biondi | +32 2 553 71 61 | Belgium reccom@pianc.org/pianc.reccom@gmail.com www.pianc.org

The Yacht Harbour Association

Developing marina standards through the Gold Anchor Global Marina Accreditation and Clean Marina schemes, which TYHA administers and delivers to over 160 marinas in 28 countries.

Jon White | +44 (0) 7923 227693 | Surrey, UK tyha@britishmarine.co.uk | www.tyha.co.uk

A. Neumueller - SF Pontona, Sweden

Yet another floating pontoon project where we have used DualDocker as mooring solution for a challenging ferry dock. We are very pleased with the perfomance of the damped mooring arms and particulary the easy installation during the construction phase 3 years ago! I believe the innovative DualDocker mooring solution adds value to heavy duty floating pontoon installations. Thanks to the DualDocker team for their valuable support!”

Consultancy & marketing

Applied Technology & Management (Geosyntec)

Waterfront planning and design including municipal waterfront revitalisation, public and private marina development and redevelopment. Planning, economic evaluations, engineering design, financing/grants, permits, consensus-building, construction management, operational planning.

Esteban Biondi | +1 843 414 1040 | USA & Middle East info@appliedtm.com | www.appliedtm.com

Arrol Marina Consultancy

Consultant for marina and waterfront design, development and management, and for related marine civil engineering and dredging works.

Simon Arrol | +44 7982 819391 | UK consult@arrol.com | www.arrol.com

ASAR|GCM

ASAR (automated storage and retrieval) revolutionises marina development with turnkey solutions, from project financing to design-build construction. The world’s first fully-automated rack-to-water drystack system, maximising efficiency, storage capacity and ROI.

Max Brown | +1 239 8728 800 | Florida, USA rbrown@gcmcontracting.com | www.asarautomation.com

Blue Parameters

Blue Parameters is an environmental and sustainability specialist providing solutions, strategies, and project management to meet clients’ environmental and sustainability objectives in line with their commercial ambitions.

Nick Burton | +44 7816162190 | Guernsey nick@blueparameters.com https://blueparameters.com/

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas

Marina designers, consultants, sales and marketing experts and operators of some of the finest marinas in the world. 40 years of experience and the oldest brand in yachting.

Laura Harrison | +44 (0) 203 405 1782 | UK laura.harrison@cnmarinas.com | www.cnmarinas.com

CBRE Marina Group

CBRE Marine Group represents clients in transactions of signature marinas and superyacht refit/repair facilities. As trusted advisors, it works with its clients from initial engagement through closing. Closed US$3 billion in recent transactions.

Julie Berry | +1 954 562 3270 | USA julie.berry@cbre.com | www.cbre.com

Christie & Co

Whether you are contemplating a sale, purchase or just need expert guidance, Christie & Co’s leisure sector experts are well-versed in the intricacies of the sale process and can help you achieve your unique objectives.

Becky Gleadell | +44 (0) 333 034 1756 | UK leisure@christie.com | www.christie.com/sectors/leisure

Colliers Marina & Leisure Advisors

Colliers’ Marina & Leisure advisors build value-add partnerships with our clients. We provide unique insight, strategic solutions and timely advice throughout the ownership cycle to enable our clients to anticipate opportunities and make informed strategic decisions at the right time.

Andrew Cantor | +14049782347 | Georgia, USA Andrew.Cantor@colliers.com https://www.colliers.com/en/services/marina-leisure

Creocean

Creocean is a consultancy company providing environmental, engineering and planning services in marine and coastal environments. It focuses on integrated and sustainable management.

Sylvie Baudry | +33 (0) 5 46 41 13 13 | France creocean@creocean.fr www.creocean.fr

Cummins Cederberg

Professional engineering firm specialising in marina design, mooring analysis, inspection and repairs, coastal dyanamics, biological monitoring and environmental permitting. The team comprises coastal engineers, marine engineers, marine scientists and regulatory experts.

Cat Olnick | +1 305 741 6155 | USA info@cumminscederberg.com www.cumminscederberg.com

D-Marin

D-Marin - the selection of premium marinas - was founded in 2003 and is based in Greece. It operates marinas across the Mediterranean and Gulf regions, offering 14,000+ berths and 2,500+ dry dock spaces, ensuring enriched yachting experiences for all customers.

Vassia Karavasili | +30 210 9855327/328 | Greece info@d-marin.com www.d-marin.com

Daniel S. Natchez and Associates

Award-winning international environmental waterfront design consulting organisation specialising in marinas, marina resorts and mixed use master planning.

Daniel Natchez | +1 914 698 5678 | New York, USA

dan.n@dsnainc.com www.dsnainc.com

Edgewater Group

Edgewater Group LLC is a civil, marine and environmental engineering firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We specialize in the planning and design of marinas, seawalls, waterfront infrastructure, and related coastal improvements.

+1 954 406 5389 | Florida, USA contact@edgewater.pro https://edgewater.pro/

Edgewater Resources

Edgewater Resources was founded with the goal of helping communities and landowners enhance their marinas and waterfronts with a focus on planning, design and engineering solutions based on innovative and economic reality.

Kathy Weykamp | +1 269 932 4502 | Michigan, USA gweykamp@edgewaterresources.com www.edgewaterresources.com

F3 Marina

F3 Marina is a leader in professional marina management and consulting services to marina owners worldwide. Its services cover all aspects of waterfront development and management, including marinas and adjacent upland property, such as multi-family and retail.

Dani Broberg | +1 414 271 1111 | Wisconsin, USA info@f3marina.com www.f3marina.com

Halgren & Associates

Consultants to the marine and marina industry.

Larry Halgren | +1 360 9613344 | Washington, USA lshalgren@comcast.net www.halgrenassociates.com

Haskoning

Haskoning is an international engineering and consultancy firm delivering planning, design and management services for marinas. It supports developers and authorities with feasibility studies, masterplanning, coastal engineering, environmental permitting, sustainability and operational advice. + 31 (0)88 348 20 00 | Amersfoort, The Netherlands info@rhdhv.com https://www.haskoning.com/

International Waterfront Consultants

IWC provides unparalleled services for the feasibility, technical and commercial planning, design, engineering and management of waterfront infrastructure, marinas and developments worldwide.

Paul Lane | +971 50 5511 639 | Dubai, UAE info@iwcllc.com | www.iwcllc.com

IPM Management Marina Consultants

Marina/port consultants specialising in planning, design, construction and management of marinas and shipyards, adding value to nautical businesses. Broad experience and successful completion of projects such as Marina Ibiza, STP Shipyard Palma and Marina Port Valencia.

Ana Teske | +34 971739030 | Islas Baleares, Spain info@ipm-management.com www.ipm-management.com

Jean-Michel Gaigné CMM/InXs Marinas (GMBA France)

Marketing strategy, market studies, operations assessments, copy writing, product development and innovative solutions, marinas, watersports and marine tourism. International expertise. Member of Global Marine Business Advisors network.

Jean-Michel Gaigne | +33 (0) 682 112 524 | France inxs.jmg@gmail.com

M3 Monaco

M3 is a Monaco-based consultancy specialising in the creation, development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools worldwide. It has a sustainable approach to creating lifestyle spaces between the land and the sea.

Audrey Luciani | +33 6 80 86 39 10 | Monaco info@m3monaco.com www.m3monaco.com

Mack David Buildings

MDB’s David Coyle is your marina and outdoor rack specialist. Creator of the carbon enhanced bunk beams, quick-release bolts and adjustable ground-stand systems, you’ll also get high quality service, design, pricing and management of your next project.

David Coyle | +1 704 361 7083 | Florida, USA dcoyle@mackdavidbuildings.com www.mackdavidbuildings.com

Maffett Loftis Engineering

Marinas present unique engineering challenges — and MLE knows how to meet them. With years of experience and hundreds of marina projects completed across the U.S., we help owners, developers, and architects design safe, efficient, and cost-effective waterfront facilities. +1 931-526-5143 | Tennessee, USA https://www.maffett-loftis.com/

Marina Brokerage Advisors

Recognising the crossover between the RV Park and Marina industries in recent years, Marina Brokerage Advisors is committed to providing unparalleled service and insight, helping clients navigate the dynamic and evolving marina market across the continental United States.

+1 (925) 588-9318 | Arizona, USA info@marinabrokerageadvisors.com https://www.marinabrokerageadvisors.com/

Marina Management & Consulting

Marina Management & Consulting offers a 360 degree service to increase the attractiveness of your investment. It offers fully integrated services. From conception to operation, your project is handled in-house by experienced and knowledgeable teams.

Anais Giraud-Gigues | +33 4 74 76 78 11 | France contact@marinamanagementconsulting.com www.marinamanagementconsulting.com

Marina Industries Association

The peak body representing the interests of club, recreational and commercial marinas, boatyards and industry suppliers in Australia and the wider Pacific region. MIA encourages sustainability via the delivery of strong leadership, industry guidance, education, accreditation and research.

Suzanne Davies | +61 2 9439 5806 | NSW, Australia info@marinas.net.au | www.marinas.net.au

Marina Projects

A specialist international marina consultancy providing an independent and bespoke service to private developers, commercial organisations, public bodies etc. Services include masterplanning, feasibility and market research, business planning and viability studies, marina design, project and operations management, environmental and legislative advice.

Jennifer Bliss | +44 (0) 2392 526688 | Hampshire, UK enquiries@marinaprojects.com www.marinaprojects.com

Marina Solutions International

Experienced industry professionals providing innovative and bespoke or turnkey consultancy services for marina, waterfront and drystack developers and operators. Global specialists in feasibility, design, market assessment, planning, project management, facility commissioning, asset inspections, operational audit etc.

James Beaver | +44 2380 866300 | Hampshire, UK enquiries@marinasolutionsintl.com www.marinasolutionsintl.com

Marina Ventures USA

Consulting, planning, design and construction of marinas and floating wave attenuation systems. Standard Glulam Beam structural system, also aluminium truss hybrid and aluminium frame options are available. 21 offices worldwide. Over 1,400 projects worldwide.

Fize Safi | +1 410 522 4007 | Maryland, USA marinaventures@erols.com | www.marinaventures.com

Marine Business Advisors/US Marina Group

Third party marina management company as well as boatyard, marina and marine business advisory firm specialising in operational, financial, marketing, organisational and business guidance domestically and abroad. 30 years as owner, operator and executive of major yacht businesses.

Jim Bronstien | +1 561 346 9580 | Florida, USA

jimb@usmarinagroup.com | www.usmarinagroup.com

Marnet SA

Marnet, established in 1993, is an engineering consulting company providing services in port, coastal and environmental engineering, structural design and mechanical engineering. Its references include 48 marinas and yacht shelters (six of the largest marinas in Greece).

Vasiliki Tzanetatou | +30 2107222160 | Greece

info@marnet.gr | www.marnet.gr

Mick Bettesworth Marina Consultants

Offering over 30 years of experience in the marina industry. Specialising in waterfront development and conception, including but not limited to business planning, personnel recruitment and training, and marina and drystack operations. Experienced in the market worldwide.

Mick Bettesworth | +44 (0) 77693 24835 | Devon, UK

mick@bettesworthconsulting.com www.bettesworthconsulting.com

Mike Derrett Marine

Market research and business planning for the marine industry. Specialist in the Middle East and Asian markets

Michael Derrett | + 44 (0) 7860 440336 | Essex, UK mderrett@mikederrett.com www.mikederrett.com

Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol brings specialised planning, design and engineering expertise to the marina sector. From due diligence and market analysis, through the regulatory process, and on construction documents for resilient marinas, harbours, shorelines and breakwaters.

Emily Ashwell | +1 562 590 6500 | USA publicrelations@moffattnichol.com www.moffattnichol.com

National Marina Sales

Rick Roughen is a uniquely qualified commercial marina broker and owner of National Marina Sales. He brings genuine knowledge from experience gained as a shipyard operator, financial officer and consultant within the industry.

Rick Roughen | +1 954 298 7703 | USA rick@roughen.net www.nationalmarinasales.com

Oscar Siches

Design and operation of yacht harbours and marinas, general consultancy on marinas, design of marina elements, operations assessments, operations manual creation and marketing. IMCI and ISO marina certification audits.

Oscar Siches | +34 667 494 858 | Mallorca, Spain oscar@siches.com

RACE Coastal Engineering

RACE Coastal Engineering’s professional services include coastal engineering, shoreline restoration and protection, inspections and rehabilitation of existing structures, design and planning of new marine structures, environmental permitting, hydrographic surveys, dredging planning and design, and marine construction administration. +1 203 377 0663 | Connecticut, USA https://www.racecoastal.com/

Simply Marinas

A leader in marina sales and advisory. The team has decades of proven results, assisting over 250 marina owners in positioning to sell at maximum value and has been behind notable transactions, with US$380 million+ in sales for 2022/23 alone. Services include pre-planning through valuation, due diligence, financing, successful closing and exit strategy consultations.

Michelle Ash | +1 305 390 0397 | USA team@simplymarinas.com www.simplymarinas.com

Trident Marine Group

Marina management and consulting. With over 60 years of proven experience, Trident Marine Group delivers full-service management, marketing and development solutions designed to drive occupancy, boost revenue and protect your waterfront asset +1 410-268-4690 | Maryland, USA office@trident-marine.com www.trident-marine.com

Wardale

Marina consultancy including project director and management services, extensive local and central government expertise. Business case drafting including demand assessment, financial modelling, marina concept design and layout plans. Marina and hardstand operational review, setup or redevelopment.

PIANC RecCom.

PIANC is an international professional organisation dedicated to sharing best practices for design and operation of navigation infrastructure. The Recreational Navigation Commission (RecCom) is focused on marinas and boating infrastructure. RecCom coordinates working groups that develop publications, and organises marina design courses.

Esteban Biondi | +32 2 553 71 61 | Belgium reccom@pianc.org/pianc.reccom@gmail.com www.pianc.org

Phil Wardale | +64 9 360 9355 | North Island, New Zealand info@wardale.co.nz www.wardale.co.nz

Hoists. Forklifts. Transporters.

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Decking

All Nautica

All Nautica is an online marketplace offering a wide range of nautical products and accessories to equip docks and pontoons.

Anais Giraud-Guigues | +33 47 47 66 978 | France customer@allnautica.com www.allnautica.com

CJ Plast

Producer of Twinwood composite decking which offers high impact resistance and customisable profiles, is weatherproof and easy to maintain.

Frederic Collignon | +33 (0)603 723973 Pennsylvania, USA

csechler@pultrude.com www.creativecompositesgroup.com

Creative Composites Group

Manufacturer of composite pipe piling and a patented sheet pile system that will not corrode, decay or spall, reducing maintenance costs and future replacement costs.

Lewis Locke | +1 814 839 4186 | Pennsylvania, USA

csechler@pultrude.com www.creativecompositesgroup.com

Dura Composites

Recyclable anti-slip GRP grating, duct covers, emergency ladders and fenders. Ideal for commercial or leisure environments, products are low-maintenance with a 25 year warranty and up to 33% less embodied carbon than competitor products.

Nadia Harvey | +44 1255 446838 | Essex, UK info@duracomposites.com www.duracomposites.com

GMI - Gator Dock and Mantle Industries

GatorDock and Mantle Industries commercial aluminium marine access systems offer durable, cost-efficient, intelligent solutions for harsh marina environments. Minimal maintenance marinas, docks, gangways, piers, pile design, tailored decking options, covered roofs and utility docks.

Tom Addoms | +1 800 256 8857 | USA taddoms@gatordocks.com www.cmilc.com

Lumberock Marine Grade Decking

Lumberock Premium Decking is a mineral-filled HDPE dock board. Lumberock is waterproof, slip-resistant, UVprotected, resists mould, mildew and bacteria, is available in many profiles and has a limited lifetime warranty.

Chris Sanders | +1 800 480 2327 | USA info@lumberock.com | www.lumberock.com

Marina Dock Parts

Marina management software, fuel management software, gate and door management, credit card processing, POS equipment, open area decking, floats, cleats, electrical power equipment, dock boxes, carts, gangways, pile guides and caps, pump-out boats and equipment, fire equipment etc.

Troy Talbot | +1 360 739 1056 | Washington, USA sales@marinadockparts.com www.marinadockparts.com

P-Trex by Fibre Net

P-Trex products in composite materials are designed to ensure the highest standards of safety in port facilities. Structures, such as pontoons and decking, are engineered and built according to specific project needs and conditions.

Pierpaolo Turri | +39 0432 1833275 | Italy info@p-trex.it | www.p-trex.it

Perspective Products

Sure Step is a top quality maintenance-free impact and durable polypropylene decking solution for residential and commercial marinas, docks, gangways and walkways. Leading performance qualities include storm surge capability, high impact resistance and a best in class UV-stabliiser.

Beth Zito | +1 616 862 4471 | USA beth@perspectiveproducts.com www.perspectiveproducts.com

SandyDock Products

Manufacturer of durable, lightweight, easy-to-install slotted decking. Made with the highest UV protection available, they are barefoot friendly, slip resistant and have a limited lifetime warranty.

+1 (616) 885-2056 | Michigan, USA info@sandydock.com | www.sandydock.com

Strongwell

Strongwell is a world leader in glass fibre structural products, including FRP structural shapes, grating and walkways, and hundreds of custom structural profiles. Light weight, corrosion resistant, cost-effective and exceptionally strong. Made in the USA.

Barry Myers | +1 276 645 8000 | Virginia, USA info@strongwell.com | www.strongwell.com

SunWalk Decking by GRDM Co

Designed and tested for durable, low-maintenance marina performance. Lightweight yet tough - storm-resistant, UV-stabilised, ACOE and ADA compliant. Installs fast with fewer fasteners, cutting labour in half. Reduced framing, easier under-deck maintenance and lower floatation costs.

Derek McGivern | +1 844 478 6925 | Ohio, USA

info@sunwalkdocks.com | www.sunwalkdocks.com

Titan Deck/Voyager Industries

Crafted from 100% polypropylene for durability and resistance to rot and warping, Titan Deck is a preferred selection for commercial boat piers, marina docks and residential applications. The longevity of Titan Deck is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring quality and performance.

Sonora Borleis | +1 877 207 4136 | Minnesota, USA

info@titandeck.com www.titandeck.com

Top Marine

Twenty years of experience in providing complete marina solutions - from design and manufacture to installation. Product range includes pontoons with rotomoulded polyethylene or concrete floats and timber decking, as well as all-concrete pontoons and various accessories.

Andry Prodel | +372 53 044 000 | Estonia

info@topmarine.ee www.topmarine.eu

Environment, dredging & pollution management

Barnacle-Shield

The world’s only technology that stops barnacles growing on dock pilings. Barnacle-Shield is environmentally friendly and uses no toxic chemicals or coatings.

+1 310-266-1505 | Florida, USA sales@barnacle-shield.com https://barnacle-shield.com/

Blue Wave

Blue Wave boat cleaning products feature an array of innovative, effective and marine-friendly maintenance products. A portion of proceeds is also given back to marine restoration efforts.

Kaylin Soero | +1 727 490 9553 | USA info@bluewaveusa.com | www.bluewaveusa.com

DSC Dredge

DSC Dredge manufactures a range of dredgers suitable for maintenance projects at marinas of all sizes. Examples include the Badger class, a compact cutter suction machine that works efficiently in confined spaces.

Charles Johnson | +1 985 479 1355 | USA dredge@dscdredge.com | www.dscdredge.com

Ecotank Monawa

Monawa by Ecotank, a range of products dedicated to water conservation, offers desalination stations capable of producing up to to 10m³ of fresh water/hour integrated into fixed and mobile seawater/freshwater washing and rinsing stations. Products complete a range of multiservice boats and pumps.

Tiphaine Revert | +33 4 92 28 38 85 | France info@monawa.fr | www.monawa.fr

Ekkopol

Specialist in pollution clean-up operations. Ekkopol designs and manufactures the DPOL, best-selling low-tech equipment in Europe that makes cleaning up marinas simple. Cost effective, efficient against oil and floating waste.

Geoffroy de Kersaus | +33 628 347 315 | France info@ekkopol.com | www.ekkopol.com

Ellicott Dredges/IMS Dredge

Ellicott’s small and medium-sized portable cutterhead suction dredges are well suited for maintaining local ports, harbours and waterways regardless of the climate and the surrounding environment.

Sandy Williamson | +1 410 625 0808 | USA sales@dredge.com www.dredge.com

Emerge Marine Response

Founded to address the full spectrum of marine response, emergency management, and complex infrastructure construction needs, EMERGE specializes in marine recovery, environmental response, restoration, water quality-related projects, and heavy lift marine construction services.

+1 941-398-3443 | Florida, USA https://emergemarine.com/

Flow Vacuum SL/Flovac

Vacuum sewerage systems are ideal for use in marinas and ports of any size. The Flovac system can capture sewage and bilge water from boats, and waste from all facilities around the marina complex.

Bruno Galindo | +34 93 685 9490 | Spain info@flovac.es | www.flovac.es

Gwilen

Gwilen transforms marine sediments into materials for design, architecture and construction. They offer new alternatives for the construction industry with products that have a significantly reduced impact on the environment.

+336 65 49 46 24 | Brest, France contact@gwilen.com https://www.gwilen.com/en/

IADYS

IADYS offers innovative solutions for waste and oil collection on the surface of the water. The Jellyfishbot robot and the Mobile Oil Skimmer allow users to clean up water in total safety, autonomously or remotely.

Pauline Thevenot | +33 98 70 36 547 | France contact@iadys.com | www.iadys.com

Jenkins Marine

Located on the south coast of the UK, Jenkins Marine provides marina and harbour dredging, pontoon piling, charter of workboats and barges for marina construction projects.

Dan Jenkins | +44 (0) 1202 668558 | Dorset, UK office@jenkinsmarine.co.uk | www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk

Morgan Marine Salvage & Recovery

Boat recovery and emergency response anywhere in the US. Performing marine recoveries and emergency response since 1998. We have a network base of more than 2400 locations across the nation.

+1 850-399-1878 | USA morganmarine1@yahoo.com https://morganmarinesalvage.com/

RanMarine Technology

Cleantech company that designs, manufactures, distributes emission-free autonomous surface vessels like WasteShark, MegaShark and OilShark. These ASVs extract plastic, algae, waste and oil while gathering critical water-quality data.

Patrick Baransky | +31 616 952175 | Netherlands info@ranmarine.io | www.ranmarine.io

Recyclamer Innovation

Recyclamer Innovation’s Geneseas solution is a range of solar-powered, autonomous and connected robots that collect solid and liquid waste on the surface of aquatic spaces. Geneseas offers an efficient means of cleaning up harbours and marinas.

Alan d’Alfonso Peral | +33 58 75 03 005 | France contact@recyclamer-innovation.com www.recyclamer-innovation.com

Seagull Control Systems

Design/manufacture seagull deterrent systems for docks, roofs, solar panels and boats using method recommended by USDA Wildlife Service as permanently effective and non-harmful. Delivered ready to install anywhere in North America.

Barry Fast | +1 347 389 5533 | NY, USA info@seagullcontrol.com | www.seagull-control.com

The Searial Cleaners

Global solutions to combat marine pollution: beach screener, fixed waste collector, bubble curtain. Cyril Boissy | France contact@searial-cleaners.com www.searial-cleaners.com

TMP Marine Products

Products for boat, dock, showroom, workspace and boatyard. Supplies to private, residential, commercial, municipal and military facilities.

Anthony Pira | +1 631 4730 382 | USA ynottmp@aol.com www.tmpmarine.com

Trionic Corp

Trionic manufactures top-quality dock boxes, boarding steps, marina trash cans, and 70 different size holding tanks for boats. Spill kits, sorbents, piling caps, barrier floats and other marine products.

Keith Harrison | +1 262 268 9240 | WI, USA

sales@trioniccorp.com www.trioniccorp.com

Water Witch Workboats

Builders of workboats in steel and aluminium for harbour and marina maintenance, debris collection, oil spill response and aquatic weed control.

Jackie Caddick | +44 (0)151 207 4874 | Merseyside, UK sales@waterwitch.com www.waterwitch.com

Floating buildings

Atlantic Marine

Design, fabrication and installation of harbour facilities, marinas, gangways and aluminium structures.

Simon Gobin | +33 22 81 30 505 | France contact@atlanticmarine.fr www.atlanticmarine.fr

Bates Wharf Marine Sales

Bates Wharf is the home of floating buildings, offering a wide range of products to suit residential, holiday or commercial use. Structures are built to UK building standards, are RCD compliant and designed for longlasting quality.

Kelly Baker | +44 (0) 1932 566780 | UK kelly@bateswharf.co.uk www.bateswharf.co.uk/floating-homes

Bellingham Marine

Bellingham Marine is an expert in modern marina design and waterfront construction. It is the largest floating dock manufacturer in the industry with a focus on turnkey marina development, construction and installation. Bellingham Marine’s marina systems are engineered specifically for each site.

Chelsea McNeilly | +1 360 676 2800 | Washington, USA bmi@bellingham-marine.com www.bellingham-marine.com

Bluet Floating Solutions

Designs-delivers innovative floating solutions to improve waterfront usability and enable new building volume. Bluet products include floating swimming pools and infrastructure. With partner network, Bluet delivers overall floating solutions: accommodation, wellness, restaurants and office spaces.

Tytti Sirola | +358 306 363 800 | Vantaa, Finland info@bluet.fi www.bluet.fi

Floating Padel

Floating Padel is the world’s first and only company focused on developing and supplying floating padel and sports courts worldwide.

Ville Leisti | +358 4455 2226 2 | Finland contact@floatingpadel.com | www.floatingpadel.com

Ingemar

Over 45 years’ experience in marine engineering and development of concrete floating structures. Modular all-concrete pontoons; discontinuous floating pontoons with galvanised steel or aluminium frames; hardwood or WPC decking and FRC or rotomoulded polyethylene floats.

Diana Cottrell | +39 0422 702412 | Italy

info@ingemar.it www.ingemar.it

International Marine Floatation Systems

Designing/engineering and manufacturing concrete floating foundations since 1983. Innovative designs and solutions make up marinas, breakwaters, floating homes, yacht enclosures and large floating foundations. Works worldwide via licensing programme. Matthew Tobias | +1 604 930 9903 | British Columbia, Canada

matt@floatingstructures.com www.floatingstructures.com

Kropf Industrial

Manufacturer of Conolift hydraulic boat handling equipment including trailers and mobile lifts, as well as steel or HDPE floating docks, steel floating breakwaters, galvanised boat storage stands and custom equipment.

Jordan Kropf | +1 888 480 3777 | Ontario, Canada sales@kropfindustrial.com www.kropfindustrial.com

Larantide

An engineering team with over 40 years’ experience in technological and industrial sectors, Larantide designs and constructs floating buildings. The buildings form selfsufficient living bases on water and benefit from innovative solutions in terms of construction and amenities.

Jean Lara | France contact@autonomie.larantides.com http://autonomie.larantides.com

Lindley Marinas

Design, manufacture and installation of floating solutions for marinas and harbours. Breakwaters, pontoons, access bridges and accessories. Turnkey solutions from project design to installation. A subsidiary of Grupo Lindley.

Marta Mollins | +351 21 469 2024 | Lisboa, Portugal geral@lindley.pt | www.lindley.pt

Livart Marine

Livart Group delivers integrated marina infrastructure solutions including aluminium, steel and concrete pontoons, wave attenuation, mooring systems and dry stack storage. Leo Wu | +86 755 25578529 | Guangdong, China livart@livartmarine.net www.livartmarine.net

PierBrasil

With over 10,500m² of pontoons already installed, PierBrasil is the leading floating concrete pier manufacturer in Brazil. Floating concrete walkways, platforms and breakwaters, including anchoring services and accessories. Turnkey solutions.

Richard Kubail | +55 11 3456 2565 | São Paulo Brazil richard@pierbrasil.com.br www.pierbrasil.com.br

Seafloatech SAS

Introduced worldwide, the Seafloatech Pod is a patented, unique innovation of connected multi-modal platforms moored at a single anchor point. It is suitable for moorings, leisure centres, fish farms, heli stations, beach restaurants, residences, and more, without impacting on the seabed. Olivier Lorge / U.S.A | +33 649478678 | France contact@seafloatech.com | www.seafloatech.com

SF Marina

A market leader in floating concrete breakwaters and concrete pontoons for yacht and superyacht marinas. Offers complete installations including design, dimensioning, anchoring, accessories, gangways, special pontoons for ferry landings, and platforms for floating buildings worldwide.

Lina Odhe | +46 31 779 07 65 | Göteborg, Sweden info@sfmarina.com | www.sfmarina.com

Stadia Marina

Planning, design, development and manufacture of floating marine docks in wood, plastic and concrete. Furniture design for exterior and marine environments. Rock, reef and sand anchoring. Floating home design, development and manufacture.

Adria Tinoco | +52 777 3916114 | Morelos, Mexico

stadia@stadiamarina.com www.stadiamarina.com

V-Marine

V-Marine specialises in crafting premium HotelYachts, floating resorts, and advanced marine hospitality structures. Operating from a state-of-the-art 15,000 sqm facility in Bahrain, their team of over 200 marine experts brings more than 16 years of innovation and excellence to every project.

Delivering aluminium, steel and concrete pontoons, wave attenuation, mooring systems and dry stack solutions globally.Over 140 years of combined marina expertise

Fuel systems

Aqua superPower

Aqua installs, owns and operates marine charging infrastructure around the globe. It provides the latest technology using DC fast chargers catering to the latest electric propulsion boats at no cost to the marina.

Sabine Raab | UK karen.gill@aqua-superpower.com www.aqua-superpower.com

Fluid Management Technology

Today, we partner with a vast network of distributors, installers, and fuel suppliers to deliver robust fuel management solutions to thousands of businesses, including in the marina industry +61 8 8240 5585 | South Australia, Australia sales@fmtweb.com | https://fmtweb.com/au/

Hytek GB

UK manufacturer of refuelling systems for commercial and retail applications in the marina market. Provides a range of fuel management and outdoor payment systems, approved for resale, and certified to dispense petrol and diesel based fuels.

Andrew Olive | +44 (0) 1279 815600 | Norfolk, UK sales@hytekgb.com | www.hytekgb.com

OWL Services

Providing secure, compliant fuelling infrastructure for marinas, ports and commercial docks. We integrate spill prevention, environmental monitoring and vessel-safe systems to protect waterways while ensuring reliable diesel, gasoline and biofuel operations. +1 855-695-7782 | Texas, USA info@owlservices.com | https://owlservices.com/

Petroleum Marine Construction

A premier designer/builder of site-specific marina fuel systems. The company can provide state of the art turnkey construction irrespective of whether the system requires tanks, dispensers, piping and high-speed fuelling.

Paul Doyle | +1 954 533 1199 | Florida, USA info@petroleummarine.com www.petroleummarineconstruction.com

QTpod

QTpod is a leading manufacturer of marine and aviation self-serve fuelling kiosks and cloud-based fuel management software with over 1,400 installations throughout the USA and Canada.

Matt Duncan | +1 303 444 3590 | CO, USA sales@qtpod.com | www.qtpod.com

ValvTect Marine Fuels

ValvTect provides US marinas with marine grade gasoline and diesel fuel specially formulated to offset problems associated with ethanol and biofuels. The Certified ValvTect Marina programme is a unique marketing programme to differentiate fuels sold at ValvTect branded marinas from land based stations.

Dave Grochocki | +1 800 728 8258 | Illinois, USA valvtect@valvtect.com | www.valvtect.com

VoltSafe

VoltSafe’s award-winning power pedestals and marina management systems maximise profitability and enhance safety on the docks. With smart features like current leakage, power-metering, automated billing and more, marinas save time, energy and money while delivering exceptional customer experience.

Trevor Burgess | +1 833 9996 960 | Canada sales@voltsafe.com | www.voltsafemarine.com

Gangways & ramps

American Muscle Docks & Fabrication

AMDF is an international manufacturer of wood, steel truss, stainless steel and aluminium floating and stationary boat dock systems. AMDF also fabricates dock hardware, jet ski lifts, kayak docks, float drums and other accessories focusing on strength, longevity and aesthetics.

Luke Diserio | +1 800 223 3444 | West Virginia, USA info@amdocks.com www.amdocks.com

Atlantic Aluminum & Marine Products

AAMP builds dock products for the marine industry. The company manufactures dock ladders, dock fenders, aluminium gangways and floating docks, railings, fish cleaning tables, paddle board and kayak storage racks.

Jeffrey Tellex | +1 561 310 4360 | Florida, USA sales@atlanticaluminummarine.com www.atlanticaluminummarine.com

Atlantic Marine

Design, fabrication and installation of harbour facilities, marinas, gangways and aluminium structures.

Simon Gobin | +33 22 81 30 505 | France contact@atlanticmarine.fr www.atlanticmarine.fr

Bluewater Marine Systems

The Bluewater Monodock system employs monolithic concrete pontoons (cast as a single piece) to provide a solid and dependable foundation for ever-changing marine environments. In-house design and engineering to plan newbuild, expansion or refubishment projects. +1 727 954 3604 | USA info@bluewatermarinesystems.com www.bluewatermarinesystems.com

Dura Composites

Recyclable anti-slip GRP grating, duct covers, emergency ladders and fenders. Ideal for commercial or leisure environments, products are low-maintenance with a 25 year warranty and up to 33% less embodied carbon than competitor products.

Nadia Harvey | +44 1255 446838 | Essex, UK

info@duracomposites.com www.duracomposites.com

Elmar Marinas

Manufacturer of heavy-duty FRP pontoons, boardwalks, gangways and elastic anchoring systems.

Marios Economides | +971 506 586 357 | UAE

info@elmarmarinas.com www.elmarmarinas.com

GMI - Gator Dock and Mantle Industries

GatorDock and Mantle Industries commercial aluminium marine access systems offer durable, cost-efficient, intelligent solutions for harsh marina environments. Minimal maintenance marinas, docks, gangways, piers, pile design, tailored decking options, covered roofs and utility docks.

Tom Addoms | +1 800 256 8857 | USA taddoms@gatordocks.com | www.cmilc.com

Golden Marine Systems

High quality and durable custom-built concrete and aluminium floating dock systems and gangways that ensure sustainable access to the waterfront. ISO-certified manufacturer. Docks suitable for residential to commercial megayacht marina applications. Available worldwide.

Mike Shanley | +1 239 337 4141 (X239) | Florida, USA mshanley@goldenmarinesystems.com www.goldenmarinesystems.com

HDB Marine

Established in 1983, Harrison Dock Builders - HDB Marineis a full service marine manufacturer specialising in sitespecific dock and wave attenuator solutions. The company offers a turnkey service with design, engineering and manufacture of floating marine docks for wide ranging situations and locations.

Keith Shannon | +1 208 689 3248 | Idaho, USA sales@hdbmarine.com | www.hdbmarine.com

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems

Providing water access solutions for the marina industry from leisure marina pontoons to commercial concrete breakwaters and crew transfer vessel berths. Systems designed to enable boats of all shapes and sizes to moor safely and securely.

Oliver Shortall | +353 579 153963 | Offaly, Ireland sales@inlandandcoastal.com www.inlandandcoastal.com

Inter Boat Marinas

Inter Boat Marinas, founded in 1986, is a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and installation of floating pontoons and marinas, complete with all necessary facilities. It offers a variety of floating pontoon and concrete breakwater options.

Brigitte Akster | +31 (0) 78 677 70 00 | Netherlands info@interboatmarinas.nl | www.interboatmarinas.nl

Kropf Industrial

Manufacturer of Conolift hydraulic boat handling equipment including trailers and mobile lifts, as well as steel or HDPE floating docks, steel floating breakwaters, galvanised boat storage stands and custom equipment.

Jordan Kropf | +1 888 480 3777 | Ontario, Canada sales@kropfindustrial.com www.kropfindustrial.com

Marina Technologies

MTI designs and fabricates high-quality, heavy-duty aluminium-framed fixed and floating docks, aluminium gangways, and floating concrete docks and wave attenuators.

Bob Berry | +1 910 262 6061 | USA & Canada bob.b@marinatechnologies.com www.marinatechnologies.com

Marine Structures

A market leader in Australia for marine infrastructure and berthing systems, Marine Structures was formed by the merger of The Jetty Specialist and Superior Jetties. Committed to innovation and excellence, providing a comprehensive design and construction service, engineering, manufacture and quality installation. Rebecca Condely | +61 7 5594 8200 | Queensland, Australia

info@marinestructures.com.au www.marinestructures.com.au

Marinetek Group

Marinetek has over 2,500 top references in more than 52 countries, designing and delivering concrete pontoon and breakwater systems that are built to last and built for strength. Marinetek’s marinas excel from icy Nordics to demanding tropical locations.

Teemu Makela | +358 9 6824100 | Finland info@marinetek.net | www.marinetek.net

Martini Alfredo

Design, supply and installation of floating pontoons, floating breakwaters, gangways, fingers, anchoring systems, service and fire-fighting pedestals and accessories.

Andrea Galli | +39 02963941 | Italy marinas.export@martinialfredo.it www.martinialfredo.com

Metalu Industries International

Designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of aluminium pontoons, gangways and accessories. Metalu has over 50 years of experience and worldwide references.

Guillaume Dubar | +33 240 391 840 | France metalu@metalu.com | www.metalu.com

MSE Group

Since 2006, MSE Group has been designing, manufacturing and installing harbour equipment, floating marinas and gangways.

Yannick Gilli | +33 (0) 4940 71529 | France

P-Trex by Fibre Net

P-Trex products in composite materials are designed to ensure the highest standards of safety in port facilities. Structures, such as pontoons and decking, are engineered and built according to specific project needs and conditions.

Pierpaolo Turri | +39 0432 1833275 | Italy info@p-trex.it | www.p-trex.it

Perspective Products

Sure Step is a top quality maintenance-free impact and durable polypropylene decking solution for residential and commercial marinas, docks, gangways and walkways. Leading performance qualities include storm surge capability, high impact resistance and a best in class UV-stabliiser.

Beth Zito | +1 616 862 4471 | USA beth@perspectiveproducts.com www.perspectiveproducts.com

Poralu Marine

Over 8,000 references in five continents have secured Poralu Marine’s position as a leading international company in marina construction, manufacturing and installing high end aluminium and concrete docks for harbour facilities and waterfront development.

Anais Giraud-Guigues | +33 4 74 76 78 11 | France contact@poralu.com | www.poralu.com

Strongwell

Strongwell is a world leader in glass fibre structural products, including FRP structural shapes, grating and walkways, and hundreds of custom structural profiles. Light weight, corrosion resistant, cost-effective and exceptionally strong. Made in the USA.

Barry Myers | +1 276 645 8000 | Virginia, USA info@strongwell.com | www.strongwell.com

Structurmarine

Structurmarine specialises in designing and manufacturing high-quality aluminium floating infrastructure. Its mission is to provide safe, durable and innovative solutions for water access, empowering communities, industries and recreational users to connect with aquatic environments while prioritising safety, sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship.

Genevieve Perreault | +1 514 645 4000 | Quebec, Canada request@structurmarine.com | www.structurmarine.com

Walcon Marine

SunWalk Decking by GRDM Co

Designed and tested for durable, low-maintenance marina performance. Lightweight yet tough - storm-resistant, UV-stabilised, ACOE and ADA compliant. Installs fast with fewer fasteners, cutting labour in half. Reduced framing, easier under-deck maintenance and lower floatation costs.

Derek McGivern | +1 844 478 6925 | Ohio, USA

info@sunwalkdocks.com | www.sunwalkdocks.com

Total Marine Services

Total Marine Services specialises in the construction of small private walkways and jetties, large commercial ferry wharves, floating pontoon structures, multiple berth marinas, marine retaining walls, wave protection screens and salvage operations.

Brent Shipman | +64 (9) 818 1541 | New Zealand

mail@totalmarineservices.co.nz www.totalmarineservices.co.nz

A leader in the design, construction and installation of marinas, yacht harbours and berthing facilities, Walcon Marine is a global organisation with manufacturing facilities in the UK and Australia. Its pontoons can be found in over 30 countries. James Walters | +44 1489 579977 | Hampshire, UK sales@walconmarine.com | www.walconmarine.com

Pedestals, electrical systems & fire fighting

Aqua superPower

Aqua installs, owns and operates marine charging infrastructure around the globe. It provides the latest technology using DC fast chargers catering to the latest electric propulsion boats at no cost to the marina.

Sabine Raab | UK karen.gill@aqua-superpower.com www.aqua-superpower.com

arabel-marina

Integrated marina solutions serving harbour and marina managers across Europe. Designs, develops and produces everything in-house, from advanced software for harbour management to robust hardware like electricity pedestals and access systems. Seamlessly integrates software, hardware and middleware.

Gilles Vermeulen | +32 256 91527 | Belgium sales@arabel.be | www.arabel-marina.eu

Gigieffe

Gigieffe produces energy and water distributors in standard, pre-paid and other options. It also manufactures a fire-fighter distributor.

Fausto Mottillo | +39 0545 32900 | Italy info@gigieffe.com | www.gigieffe.com

Marex Elektrostroj

Marex Elektrostroj is a leading Croatian manufacturer of electrical distribution pedestals, including stainless steel bollards, for marinas and campsites, with a 50-year-long tradition of providing top-quality products customised to clients’ specific requirements.

Velimir Buturic | +385 23 341016 | Zadar, Croatia info@marex-es.hr | www.marex-es.hr

Maricer

Market leaders in design, manufacture and installation of electrical distribution systems. Portfolio holds a range of products, including: multi-service pedestals; emergency service pedestals; pump-outs; lighting; EV chargers; distribution units; and mains panels.

Emily Knight | +44 (0) 1790 753164 | Lincolnshire, UK enquiries@maricer.com | www.maricer.com

Marina & Holiday Park Solutions

Marine power and water pedestals, lighting solutions, emergency equipment, metering systems, marine design and installation.

Gemma Sikes | +44 (0) 1945 898151 | Lincolnshire, UK sales@mhpsolutions.co.uk www.mhpsolutions.co.uk

Marina Dock Parts

Marina management software, fuel management software, gate and door management, credit card processing, POS equipment, open area decking, floats, cleats, electrical power equipment, dock boxes, carts, gangways, pile guides and caps, pump-out boats and equipment, fire equipment etc.

Troy Talbot | +1 360 739 1056 | Washington, USA sales@marinadockparts.com www.marinadockparts.com

Marina Electrical Equipment

Manufactures high quality weatherproof electrical equipment including stainless steel and polycarbonate power pedestals, utility centres, fire safety pedestals, unit substations, panelboards, wire and cable, and solid state electric monitoring devices. Electrical layout/design consulting services.

Jennifer Treiber | +1 757 258 3939 | USA info@marinaee.com | www.marinaee.com

Martini Alfredo

Design, supply and installation of floating pontoons, floating breakwaters, gangways, fingers, anchoring systems, service and fire-fighting pedestals and accessories.

Andrea Galli | +39 02963941 | Italy marinas.export@martinialfredo.it www.martinialfredo.com

Mega Mont

Our energy cabinet models are fully automated devices with the ability to easily select the service of using electricity and water connections via a touch screen and pay with several contactless payment methods.

+385 (0)51 704 900 | Croatia info@megamont.hr | https://megamont.hr/en/

Mission Critical Electronics

Mission Critical Electronics represents a platform of distinctive brands and products focusing on industrial electronic and electrical applications where durability, reliability and performance in hostile environments is essential. +1 714 751-0488 | California, USA marketing@mce-llc.com https://mission-critical-electronics.com/

Plus Marine

High quality, elegant power and water pedestals for marinas and boatyards with integrated unique Epower metering system to remotely control consumption via a simple application.

Franco Ceroici | +39 0544270335 | Italy info@plusmarine.com | www.plusmarine.com

Premier Materials Technology

New smart marina solutions that help manage marina facilities are modularised to allow each marina to pick and choose the solutions that are needed. Also solar LED marine lighting, navigation buoys and dock flotation/lift tanks. Quality customer service and consulting services.

Lisa Marquis | +1 763 785 1411 | Minnesota, USA info@premiermaterials.com www.premiermaterials.com

Rolec

For over 34 years, Rolec has been a world-leading specialist in the design, supply and installation of electricity and water services. With over 40 representatives and service centres around the world, Rolec offers innovative wireless technology for better marina management, as well as electric boat charging and EV charging solutions, including fully funded solutions. Lexi Van Rensburg | +44(0)1205 724754 | Lincolnshire, UK rolec@rolecserv.co.uk | www.rolecserv.com

Seijsener Marina Services

Over 60 years of experience in design, manufacture and installation of electrical connections and service pedestals. Supplier of pump-out systems, e-charging solutions, Harbour-In products, emergency equipment, lighting, payment systems, access control. Worldwide distribution. Tjalling de Haan | +31 75 6810 610 | Netherlands info@seijsener.nl | www.seijsener.com

Smarter Technologies Group

Retrofit, smart marina utilities monitoring and control in real time. Customers connect to utilities over an app, and management teams get centralised data insights. The result is accurate billing, automated processes and premium customer service.

Mark Read | +44 (0) 330 223 5000 | UK enquiries@smartertechnologies.com www.smartertechnologies.com

SmartPlug Systems

Specialises in power delivery systems for boats, RVs and a variety of speciality vehicles and miscellaneous industrial applications. SmartPlug Systems is developing and providing innovative world-class solutions that make power delivery safer, more secure and easier to use.

Ron Bailey | +1 206 285 2990 | WA, USA info@smartplug.com www.smartplug.com

Speedread Technologies

Speedread Technologies provides sub metering and remote meter monitoring solutions for marina power pedestals, pump-out stations, docks and marina buildings. Water and electric meter data is accessible through a user-friendly online portal.

Bernard Hasten | +1 317 824 4544 | Indiana, USA info@speedreadtech.com www.speedreadtech.com

Sureline Electrical Modules

Sureline specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of marina, caravan park and waterways services. The company prides itself on the quality of all its products including electricity, water and metering services.

Martin Allen | +44 (0) 2380 618833 | Hampshire, UK sales@sureline-em.co.uk www.sureline-em.co.uk

TMP Marine Products

Products for boat, dock, showroom, workspace and boatyard. Supplies to private, residential, commercial, municipal and military facilities.

Anthony Pira | +1 631 4730 382 | USA ynottmp@aol.com www.tmpmarine.com

Viltec Vilanova Design

Viltec offers Marconn supply pedestals, eco pedestals designed with an ecological, sustainable and intelligent awareness.

David Baye | +34 872 209 492 | Spain comercial@viltec.net www.marconn.net

VoltSafe

VoltSafe’s award-winning power pedestals and marina management systems maximise profitability and enhance safety on the docks. With smart features like current leakage, power-metering, automated billing and more, marinas save time, energy and money while delivering exceptional customer experience.

Wago

Wago offers port charging stations, energy metering and control solutions with integrated software support, ESG reporting, and a payment system for seamless energy management.

Tamas Simicz | +49 571 887 0 | Germany info@wago.com www.wago.com

Trevor Burgess | +1 833 9996 960 | Canada sales@voltsafe.com www.voltsafemarine.com The premium transport solution

• Electropolished stainless steel

• Weighs only 18 kg (40 lbs)

• Loads 100 kg (220 lbs)

• Easy to handle

• Floats with air-filled tyres

• Tailormade name plate

• GPS tracker for theft protection

• Meets service expectations

• Organised solution for marina

• Safety on the quays and pontoons

• Cleaning and maintenance free

Pump-out & water treatment

ECO Cube / Marservis

ECO Cube is a self-sustaining floating waste collection system designed to service vessels efficiently and responsibly. Powered entirely by renewable energy and constructed from sustainable biocomposite materials, ECOcube represents a new standard in maritime environmental infrastructure.

+385 98 254 903 | Kastelir, Croatia info@marservis.hr | https://marservis.hr/ecocube.php

Ecotank Monawa

Monawa by Ecotank, a range of products dedicated to water conservation, offers desalination stations capable of producing up to to 10m³ of fresh water/hour integrated into fixed and mobile seawater/freshwater washing and rinsing stations. Products complete a range of multiservice boats and pumps.

Tiphaine Revert | +33 4 92 28 38 85 | France info@monawa.fr | www.monawa.fr

Flow Vacuum SL/Flovac

Vacuum sewerage systems are ideal for use in marinas and ports of any size. The Flovac system can capture sewage and bilge water from boats, and waste from all facilities around the marina complex.

Bruno Galindo | +34 93 685 9490 | Spain info@flovac.es | www.flovac.es

Keco Pump & Equipment

A preferred manufacturer and distributor of marine pumpout equipment offering fixed, portable and centralised pump-out. Solutions to marinas of any size and to any budget. Family operated with over 50 years’ experience. CVA assistance in the USA.

Alex Bleier | +1 619 298 3800 | California, USA info@pumpahead.com | www.pumpahead.com

RanMarine Technology

Cleantech company that designs, manufactures, distributes emission-free autonomous surface vessels like WasteShark, MegaShark and OilShark. These ASVs extract plastic, algae, waste and oil while gathering critical water-quality data.

Patrick Baransky | +31 616 952175 | Netherlands info@ranmarine.io | www.ranmarine.io

Plus Marine

High quality, elegant power and water pedestals for marinas and boatyards with integrated unique Epower metering system to remotely control consumption via a simple application.

Franco Ceroici | +39 0544270335 | Italy info@plusmarine.com | www.plusmarine.com

Rolec

For over 34 years, Rolec has been a world-leading specialist in the design, supply and installation of electricity and water services. With over 40 representatives and service centres around the world, Rolec offers innovative wireless technology for better marina management, as well as electric boat charging and EV charging solutions, including fully funded solutions.

Lexi Van Rensburg | +44(0)1205 724754 | Lincolnshire, UK rolec@rolecserv.co.uk | www.rolecserv.com

Sabo Industrial Corp

Sabo Industrial specialises in industrial wastewater treatment solutions, providing high-quality products and services to meet diverse industrial treatment needs. Sabo Industrial produces results that not only meet EPA standards, we often exceed them.

+1 (845) 562-5751 | New York, USA info@saboindustrial.com | https://saboindustrial.com/

Seijsener Marina Services

Over 60 years of experience in design, manufacture and installation of electrical connections and service pedestals. Supplier of pump-out systems, e-charging solutions, Harbour-In products, emergency equipment, lighting, payment systems, access control. Worldwide distribution. Tjalling de Haan | +31 75 6810 610 | Netherlands info@seijsener.nl | www.seijsener.com

Sureline Electrical Modules

Sureline specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of marina, caravan park and waterways services. The company prides itself on the quality of all its products including electricity, water and metering services. Martin Allen | +44 (0) 2380 618833 | Hampshire, UK sales@sureline-em.co.uk | www.sureline-em.co.uk

Safety & security

arabel-marina

Integrated marina solutions serving harbour and marina managers across Europe. Designs, develops and produces everything in-house, from advanced software for harbour management to robust hardware like electricity pedestals and access systems. Seamlessly integrates software, hardware and middleware.

Gilles Vermeulen | +32 256 91527 | Belgium sales@arabel.be | www.arabel-marina.eu

Dura Composites

Recyclable anti-slip GRP grating, duct covers, emergency ladders and fenders. Ideal for commercial or leisure environments, products are low-maintenance with a 25 year warranty and up to 33% less embodied carbon than competitor products.

Nadia Harvey | +44 1255 446838 | Essex, UK info@duracomposites.com | www.duracomposites.com

Maricer

Market leaders in design, manufacture and installation of electrical distribution systems. Portfolio holds a range of products, including: multi-service pedestals; emergency service pedestals; pump-outs; lighting; EV chargers; distribution units; and mains panels.

Emily Knight | +44 (0) 1790 753164 | Lincolnshire, UK enquiries@maricer.com www.maricer.com

Marina & Holiday Park Solutions

Marine power and water pedestals, lighting solutions, emergency equipment, metering systems, marine design and installation.

Gemma Sikes | +44 (0) 1945 898151 | Lincolnshire, UK sales@mhpsolutions.co.uk www.mhpsolutions.co.uk

Port-Safety

LifeLadder Thor is an impact resistant safety ladder for pontoons and quay walls that reduces risk of drownings. Non-corrosive, bright yellow modules ensure daytime visibility, and solar-powered lights provide visibility at night. CO2 footprint 57% lower than steel ladders. Kim Haaning | +45 5368 8070 | Copenhagen, Denmark kha@port-safety.com www.port-safety.com

Premier Materials Technology

New smart marina solutions that help manage marina facilities are modularised to allow each marina to pick and choose the solutions that are needed. Also solar LED marine lighting, navigation buoys and dock flotation/lift tanks. Quality customer service and consulting services.

Lisa Marquis | +1 763 785 1411 | Minnesota, USA

info@premiermaterials.com www.premiermaterials.com

SafeWater360

SafeWater360 helps marinas and waterfront communities enhance safety, reduce liability and protect critical assets. SafeWater360 safeguards lives and infrastructure while giving marina operators a new way to add value and generate revenue.

Georgia, USA

sales@safewater360.com https://safewater360.com/

Seijsener Marina Services

Over 60 years of experience in design, manufacture and installation of electrical connections and service pedestals. Supplier of pumpout systems, e-charging solutions, Harbour-In products, emergency equipment, lighting, payment systems, access control. Worldwide distribution.

Tjalling de Haan | +31 75 6810 610 | Netherlands info@seijsener.nl www.seijsener.com

Wavelink Secure

In-water electrical monitoring system with real-time alerts and feedback via mobile app and web portal, providing marina management with critical insights to enhance safety and prevent electric shock drowning (ESD).

Matthew Fitzgerald | +1 959 283 5465 | USA

sales@wavelinksecure.com www.wavelinksecure.com

Technical Marine Supplies

TMS distributes the Sertec CMCE lightning protection system, which can be installed in marinas, boatyards and boats to protect infrastructure from potentially devastating lightning strikes. Passive sensors give permanent protection. System tailored to suit specific marina installations.

Nick Cook | +44 (0) 1752 600454 | UK orders@technicalmarinesupplies.co.uk www.technicalmarinesupplies.co.uk

Total Marine Services

Total Marine Services specialises in the construction of small private walkways and jetties, large commercial ferry wharves, floating pontoon structures, multiple berth marinas, marine retaining walls, wave protection screens and salvage operations.

Brent Shipman | +64 (9) 818 1541 | New Zealand mail@totalmarineservices.co.nz www.totalmarineservices.co.nz

Sheetpile & seawalls

Creative Composites Group

Manufacturer of composite pipe piling and a patented sheet pile system that will not corrode, decay or spall, reducing maintenance costs and future replacement costs.

Lewis Locke | +1 814 839 4186 | Pennsylvania, USA csechler@pultrude.com www.creativecompositesgroup.com

Lee Composites

HDPE pile sleeves with fuse-welded PE cone or flat top caps. Lengths up to 50ft, unlimited pile diameters. Marine fender systems, dock bumpers, FRP pilings/walers.

Bob Lee | +1 281 782 2477 | USA boblee@leecomposites.com www.leecomposites.com

Strongwell

Strongwell is a world leader in glass fibre structural products, including FRP structural shapes, grating and walkways, and hundreds of custom structural profiles. Light weight, corrosion resistant, cost-effective and exceptionally strong. Made in the USA.

Barry Myers | +1 276 645 8000 | Virginia, USA info@strongwell.com | www.strongwell.com

Truline

Truline is the ultimate seawall and retaining wall system. A hybrid, pour-in-place steel-reinforced concrete wall encased inside a long-lasting vinyl form. Made from over 92% post-industrial recycled material. Truline is less invasive to install and no need to remove docks.

Lara McKeown | +1 239 422 6000 | FL, USA sales@truline.us | www.truline.us

Software & Wi-Fi

arabel-marina

Integrated marina solutions serving harbour and marina managers across Europe. Designs, develops and produces everything in-house, from advanced software for harbour management to robust hardware like electricity pedestals and access systems. Seamlessly integrates software, hardware and middleware.

Gilles Vermeulen | +32 256 91527 | Belgium sales@arabel.be | www.arabel-marina.eu

Beacon Services

Borderless connectivity in marine areas. Our solutions are specifically designed to meet the needs of marina owners and ensure that users have access to stable, highquality wifi. Delivering a unique experience for marine enthusiasts!

+1 475 338 3384 | Michigan, USA https://www.beaconservices.io/marinas

Bit Marine Software

Bit Marine Software is a cloud-based marina management system that integrates slip billing, point of sale invoicing, service/boatyard repair orders and boat sales. The system includes web applications for you and your customers to communicate online.

Edward MacFawn | +1 865 686 8800 | TN, USA sales@bitmarine.com | www.bitmarine.com

Dockhand

The Dockhand app allows drystack marinas to simply receive and manage launch requests. An easy to use and low-cost mobile app with extensive selectable options to optimise any marina process.

Dean Watkins | +1 616 439 4076 | USA sales@dockhandapp.com www.dockhandapp.com

DockMaster Software

DockMaster’s marina management software provides everything you need to run your marina efficiently, increase customer satisfaction, and boost your bottom line.

+1 561 969 2882 | Florida, USA sales@dockmaster.com www.dockmaster.com

Dockwa

Giving you the tools to manage every aspect of your marina business, Dockwa’s comprehensive management software simplifies operations for slip rentals, fuel sales, dry stack storage, contracts, service management, and more. +1 (401) 236-8304 | Rhode Island, USA sales@dockwa.com | https://marinas.dockwa.com/

Elite Dynamics

Elite Dynamics was created to disrupt a market saturated by outdated technology and systems, and we’re on a mission to optimise, streamline, and maximise efficiency in the holiday park and marina management industry through our specialised park and marina management software solutions.

Calum Gray | +44 0161 641 8926 | United Kingdom cgray@elitedynamics.co.uk https://www.elitedynamics.co.uk/

Falco

Falco smart marina platform uses reliable wireless sensor technology, apps and data-analytic tools to deliver realtime data on slip occupancy, electricity consumption, boat monitoring, the marina’s own white-labeled app, and more.

Jonas Schneider | +1 617 571 2893 | NH, USA elsa.nicol@wefalco.com | www.falcoamerica.com

Gsertel

Internet of Things solutions for infrastructure management and supply control in service areas such as harbors, marinas, campsites.

Miguel Alvarez | +34 981 522 447 | A Coruña, Spain malvarez@gsertel.com https://www.gsertel.com/

Hytek GB

UK manufacturer of refuelling systems for commercial and retail applications in the marina market. Provides a range of fuel management and outdoor payment systems, approved for resale, and certified to dispense petrol and diesel based fuels.

Andrew Olive | +44 (0) 1279 815600 | Norfolk, UK sales@hytekgb.com www.hytekgb.com

Marina Dock Parts

Marina management software, fuel management software, gate and door management, credit card processing, POS equipment, open area decking, floats, cleats, electrical power equipment, dock boxes, carts, gangways, pile guides and caps, pump-out boats and equipment, fire equipment etc.

Troy Talbot | +1 360 739 1056 | Washington, USA sales@marinadockparts.com www.marinadockparts.com

Marina Master

Marina Master is a complete cloud-based software solution for marina and boatyard management. It offers total control over the marina and resort, raises productivity, decreases costs and improves customer-marina relationship (CRM) and is built upon secure, enterprise level technology. Family-owned business has 33 years of experience at more than 110 locations on six continents.

Irena Cadez | +386 15199121 | Slovenia info@marina-master.com www.marina-master.com

MARINAGO / Scribble Software

Scribble Software’s MARINAGO Office is cloud-based marina management software providing single and multi-site properties with everything to handle transient, recurring and seasonal guests, including POS, contracts, fuel management and more.

Kris Glidden | +1 804 427 8100 | USA sales@posscribble.com | www.scribblesoftware.com

Marinapy

Marinapy is an all-in-one cloud platform that helps marinas manage berths, bookings, payments and yard operations with ease.

Olivier Dufour | +34 622 608 310 | Spain olivier@marinapy.com | https://marinapy.com/

MarineSync

MarineSync’s remote utility metering and pump-out station solutions are built specifically to simplify marina management. Automate electric and water meter readings, remotely control slip utilities, detect ground faults instantly, and manage pump-out systems effortlessly, all from a secure online dashboard.

+1 888-988-7962 | California, USA info@marinesync.com https://www.marinesync.com/

Mega Mont

Our energy cabinet models are fully automated devices with the ability to easily select the service of using electricity and water connections via a touch screen and pay with several contactless payment methods.

+385 (0)51 704 900 | Croatia info@megamont.hr | https://megamont.hr/en/

Metarina

Metarina is reshaping the marina industry with a unique software-as-a-service that actively drives business growth. By automating boater engagement and satisfaction, Metarina empowers customer-centric marina teams with a predictive solution for occupancy planning, booking, billing and analytics. Bavaria, Germany support@metarina.com | https://www.metarina.com/

Storable

Storable Marine

Storable provides all-in-one software for marinas, boatyards and rentals. Features include online booking, digital payments, guest communication and analytics, streamlining operations for marina owners while improving efficiency, communication and cost-effectiveness.

+1 833.817.5889 | Texas, USA support@storablemarine.com https://www.storablemarine.com/

Nauticspot

Smart Marina solutions: development of smart mooring buoys, data buoys and Speed Boat Vessel.

Jessica Olivares | +33 4 67 13 00 44 | France contact@nauticspot.fr | www.nauticspot.com

Ocean Road

UK and European agent for the PacsoftNG Marina Management System and provider of IT consultancy services to the marine industry. Sage accounts integration offered.

Richard Dowland | +44 (0) 845 519 6272 | Cornwall, UK mms@oceanroad.info | www.mms.oceanroad.info

Opti’Sea

Opti’Sea’s proprietary AI-powered image analysis solution uniquely automates traffic, berths, speed, slipways and averall usage monitoring, integrating seamlessly with management software.

Christine Perrot | +33 6 10 45 71 12 | France sales@optisea.fr | https://www.optisea.fr/en

Pacsoft International

PacsoftNG is a comprehensive marina management software solution trusted by more than 120 marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs around the world to streamline operations and maximise revenue. It is available on-site or in the cloud.

James Heffield | +64 9 379 7260 | New Zealand sales@pacsoftmms.com www.pacsoftmms.com

Sense4Boat

With a free Boat Companion smartphone app and autonomous smart sensors which do not connect to the boat’s electrical system, a SIMless internet connection and a battery life of up to five years, Sense4Boat prevents various common hazards the boat is exposed to while unattended. +385 1 383 2685 | Croatia sales@sense4boat.com https://sense4boat.com/

Sharper Marina Management

Sharper Marina Management is a premier, all-in-one software helping marinas run more efficiently and maximize profitability. In addition to slip management, comprehensive technology simplifies operations and modernizes online bookings. It features a robust POS, built-in accounting, and powerful reporting and analytics.

Peter Manning | +1 952 334 2201 | USA sales@sharpermms.com www.sharpermms.com

Smarter Technologies Group

Retrofit, smart marina utilities monitoring and control in real time. Customers connect to utilities over an app, and management teams get centralised data insights. The result is accurate billing, automated processes and premium customer service.

Mark Read | +44 (0) 330 223 5000 | UK enquiries@smartertechnologies.com www.smartertechnologies.com

SpeedyDock

SpeedyDock is an app built for marinas with valet service or drystack operations. SpeedyDock handles incoming requests and tracks marina storage to reduce customer phone calls, increase staff accountability and eliminate scheduling issues.

Travis Wolfe | +1 813 851 2627 | PA, USA sales@speedydock.com www.speedydock.com

Successful Software

The Successful Marina Management System (ERP/CRM) is a comprehensive 360 degree business management solution. The innovative turnkey solution is essential for increasing efficiency, improving customer satisfaction and profitability. Integrates with existing hardware and software systems.

Yiannis Barbanas | +359 88 2414119 | Bulgaria sales@successful-soft.com | www.successful-soft.com

Tengo Internet

Tengo is an industry leader in outdoor WiFi. With over 21 years of experience, we’ll walk you through the entire process from design, to installation, management and support. Let us help you Get Connected today.

+1 (512) 469-7660 | USA info@tengointernet.com https://tengointernet.com/

VoltSafe

VoltSafe’s award-winning power pedestals and marina management systems maximise profitability and enhance safety on the docks. With smart features like current leakage, power-metering, automated billing and more, marinas save time, energy and money while delivering exceptional customer experience.

Trevor Burgess | +1 833 9996 960 | Canada sales@voltsafe.com www.voltsafemarine.com

Wild Energy

We use detailed data to gain powerful insights into the utility use by your guests. Our technology streamlines operations, improves utility revenue collection, reduces overall utility use and provides a sustainable energy management solution for campgrounds, marinas, and manufactured housing communities.

+1 (833) 563-6300 | Florida, USA sales@wildenergyco.com https://wildenergyco.com/pages/marinas

Used equipment sales

Boat Lift

Provides boat hoists for launching and hauling, motorised trailers for vessel handling and amphibious systems for both lifting and handling activities.

Matteo Scarafiotti | +39 0173 500 357 | Italy info@boatlift.it | www.boatlift.it

Forklift Exchange

Boat movers, handlers and cleaners; drystack; yard equipment; new and used; service shop; parts shop; US nationwide shipping; financing options.

Felipe Vasconcellos | +1 800 423 7600 | USA info@forkliftexchange.com www.forkliftexchange.com

Hostar Marine Transport Systems

Manufacturer of custom hydraulic road/yard trailers, towable and self-propelled with capacities to 100 tons; stackable boat stands for power and sail boats; boat dollies to 25,000lbs capacity per pair.

Phyllis Spy | +1 508 295 2900 | Massachusetts, USA

hostar@hostarmarine.com www.hostarmarine.com

MHS - Material Handling Systems

Boat hoists, boat trailers, used equipment sales and technical assistance.

Italo Focherini | +39 0521 1756441 | Italy mhs.srls.pr@gmail.com

Workboats

Jenkins Marine

Located on the south coast of the UK, Jenkins Marine provides marina and harbour dredging, pontoon piling, charter of workboats and barges for marina construction projects.

Dan Jenkins | +44 (0) 1202 668558 | Dorset, UK office@jenkinsmarine.co.uk | www.jenkinsmarine.co.uk

RS Electric Boats

The design team from RS Sailing has been designing and building award-winning boats for over 25 years.

The 6.3M Pulse 63 electric RIB is an ideal commercial boat for marina waters offering quick acceleration and energy-efficient performance.

Paddy James | +44 (0) 7822 013 780 | UK info@rselectricboats.com www.rselectricboats.com

Water Witch Workboats

Builders of workboats in steel and aluminium for harbour and marina maintenance, debris collection, oil spill response and aquatic weed control.

Jackie Caddick | +44 (0)151 207 4874 | Merseyside, UK sales@waterwitch.com www.waterwitch.com

XW Production

Going beyond traditional workboats, XW Modular offers unparalleled versatility for evolving harbour needs. From routine maintenance and inspection to emergency response and security operations, modular designs enable effortless reconfiguration. An efficient, cost-effective investment.

Jurgen Visnapuu | +372 5373 9913 | Estonia jurgen@xwmodular.com | www.xwmodular.com

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