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July/August 2022 Vol.22, No.6 

22 

CONTENTS 

World News 7 

News Focus 19 

Feasibility studies are underway for a marina in 

St Peter Port, Guernsey 

Marina Update 22 

Marina di Varazze and other Azimut Benetti 

marinas have renewed focus 

28 

Marina Groups & Networks 25 

Marina 21, a new group in Croatia, aims to build 

a network of Mediterranean marinas 

Planning & Design 28 

The Triple Bay Yacht Club design is unveiled for 

Amaala in Saudi Arabia 

Property 31 

Marina investment for maximum returns 

32 

Floating Buildings & Structures 32 

Oceanix Busan floating city, Korea; launch 

of Meyer Floating Solutions, Germany; and 

Kempinksi Floating Palace, Dubai 

Management Systems/ 

Smart Technology 39 

Products & Services 55 

On the cover: 

Marina di Varazze in Liguria, 

Italy has been completely 

revamped. Eight buildings, 

have been renovated, security 

systems enhanced, and decking 

replaced on the breakwater and 

piers. Read more on p. 22. 

Photo: Sergio Bolla 

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Smart moves, 

sustainable goals 

FROM THE EDITOR 

Management systems continue to 

offer smart innovations to streamline 

your business and enhance 

customer experience. Here’s a 

rundown on some features and 

benefits highlighted in our special 

feature (p. 39): 

• Use of QR code instead of a credit card. Pay at fuel pump with QR code is now 

available for guest customers or account holders. 

• Interoperability – integrating your entire marina management system to better 

track reservations has huge benefits, giving you accurate data on visitor 

berths, ability to create house accounts for your customers and providing data 

on their total spend. 

• Real-time feedback maximises berth occupancy as you always know which 

berths are empty. 

• Billing information, contracts, receipts, estimates etc. can easily be 

communicated via email to customers. 

• Annual and seasonal contracts can be renewed automatically. 

• You can operate a cash-free facility. 

• Staff and management have more time to focus on customer service rather 

than admin tasks. 

• Up-to-date data enables you to accurately track the performance of your 

business and thus maximise your profits. 

• Putting all financial data in one place helps you streamline your daily 

operations, generate reports and protect information securely. 

• Communication with customers is easy as messages and promotions can be 

sent direct to their smart phones. 

• Branded marina apps centralise communications and make it easy for 

customers to connect with you at all times. 

Software providers argue that, if you are more efficient, your customer 

automatically receives better service and this, in turn, makes them more 

amenable to the hospitality you have on offer: another big plus. 

Smart thinking often accompanies sustainable thinking. Hence, the upcoming 

second round of the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Rendezvous (25th-28th 

September), which will put one of its spotlights on designing and innovating in 

marina and yacht club development. 

If being both smart and sustainable is the goal, there is much to be said for the 

interesting new floating structures projects. Several are featured in this issue – 

but there are many more out there, if only conceptually – and several dramatic 

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city project in the Republic of Korea, which is envisaged with flood-proof 

infrastructure covering an area of 6.3ha (15.5 acres) of interconnected platforms 

that connect to land via link-span bridges. The city is planned with systems to 

produce food, energy and fresh water and to have fully integrated zero waste 

closed-loop systems. Read more about Busan on p. 32 and other innovative 

projects within the Floating Structures feature, including the world’s largest 

floating villa, and a floating hotel concept with satellite villas that can motor to 

new locations. 

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USA: The 2022 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), 

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Health of Industry report 

AUSTRALIA: The Marina Industry Association (MIA) has released its latest 

Health of the Australian Industry Survey Report (HAMIS). Conducted every 

two years since 2011, the survey continues to provide a comprehensive, 

comparable and evolving perspective on the economic, social and 

environmental performance and contributions of Australian marinas. 

Conducted in late 2021, the findings 

are based on a sample of over 46% of 

the country’s 290 club and commercial 

marinas. 

Performance highlights indicate 

industry turnover exceeding $730 

million, direct employment of over 3,300 

people, government tax and lease 

payments of $95 million, along with 

capital investments of over $183 million. 

The industry engaged nearly 8,700 

independent contractors and provided 

tenancy to over 1,900 businesses. 

WORLD NEWS 

MIA president, Andrew Chapman, 

said: “The findings indicate inadequacy 

of supply in many locations around the 

country. It shows that strong occupancy 

rates and waitlists have continued 

to grow over the last decade despite 

an increase in storage spaces. This 

bodes well for the future of our industry 

as it indicates further opportunity, 

particularly given the increasing 

pipeline of new vessels on order from 

manufacturers – they are all going to 

need somewhere to store their boats.” 

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WORLD NEWS 

BERMUDA: The St George’s Marina, a new development centred around a 

repaired dock on the south side of Ordnance Island, is subject to increased 

costs and slight delays. 

Speaking in the House of Assembly 

on 20 th May, David Burch, Minister of 

Public Works confirmed that structural 

engineers Brunel had been forced to 

raise cost estimates for the project from 

US$2.7 million to US$4.12 million. This 

reflects current inflationary pressures 

and significantly increased material and 

shipping costs. 

The new marina will feature an area 

for visiting yachts; the newly repaired 

Ordnance Island facility; 650 linear feet 

(198m) of moorage for small boats; ten 

stern-to berths for superyachts; a marina 

reception, lounge and café; a duty free 

fuel dock; and pump-out services. 

The marina is the subject of a 21- 

year leasing arrangement between 

the Corporation of St George and 

the developer, and gross proceeds 

of the marina revenue will be shared. 

Completion is anticipated in December. 

Marina mooted in the east 

THAILAND: A new luxury marina in Bang Saray near Pattaya in eastern 

Thailand is being considered by the Transport Ministry. 

According to Chayathan Promsorn, 

permanent secretary for transport, 

a three-phase feasibility study will 

be conducted to determine possible 

locations, the economic benefits and 

environmental impact. 

Planning for Enviro 

Officer course 

BELGIUM: European Boating Industry (EBI), together with the German Ocean 

Foundation, Sea Teach, the National Technical University of Athens, the 

German Marine Federation (BVWW) and Frederick University, is developing the 

EnviroNaut project to create the first ever environmental qualification for the 

nautical tourism sector. 

The curricula will respond to targets 

set by the European Green Deal and 

the UN Sustainable Development 

Goals. It aims to sustainably manage 

recreational boating and nautical 

tourism to become a means of 

protecting marina and coastal 

ecosystems. 

Over the next two years, EnviroNaut 

partners will develop a course for an 

Environmental Officer qualification. 

Marine Department figures claim 

that Thailand has 13 tourist ports that 

can be properly classified as marinas. 

Four of these are in the eastern 

region. More are needed to help boost 

tourism. 

It will be available online, free and 

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companies, skipper services, nautical 

schools, other training institutions and 

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EBI secretary-general, Philip Easthill, 

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be a game-changer for the industry. The 

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The June/July highlights: 

• The Boat Works in Australia doubles the footprint of its North Yard 

• Port of Port Townsend, Washington, USA receives $7 million breakwater 

grant 

• Karpaz Gate, Cyprus, boosts landside amenities 

• Marinas22, Australia – inspiring and successful 

• Shakespeare Marina opens in UK 

• Aquavista rebrands its Castle Marinas 

• Tobago makes plans for new superyacht marina sites 

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USA: In its continuing efforts to meet the growing demand for dock space 

to accommodate 50ft (15m)+ catamarans on the Texas Gulf coast, Kemah 

Boardwalk Marina in Kemah recently modified its B Dock to create one long 

450ft (137m) alongside dock. 

Not only has this improved the 

marina’s flexibility to accommodate 

larger catamarans but the project has 

also widened the fairway in between A 

and B Docks, increasing the value of A 

Dock catamaran slips, which can now 

host larger vessels. 

“With most catamarans larger than 

45ft unable to access most of the 

region’s marinas due to their mast 

heights and bridge restrictions, we 

decided to take advantage of our 

location on Galveston Bay to offer 

these larger yachts an ideal homeport 

for exploring the bay and the Texas 

Gulf coast,” said marina manager Brad 

Grace. “The additional alongsidetie 

dock will now offer catamaran 

owners a Texas homeport option 

instead of being forced to keep 

their yachts in Florida.” 

The Kemah Boardwalk Marina 

has become known throughout 

the region’s boating community 

for its hospitality, guest services 

and varied amenities, including a 

spacious pool and hot tub, poolside 

grilling area, numerous picnic 

pavilions, and clean docks with 

spacious walkways. 

The Kemah Boardwalk itself and 

the Kemah Lighthouse District, just 

steps from the marina, offer visiting 

boaters over 34 restaurants, more than 

27 shops, live entertainment, hotel 

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Berth boost at BYC 

AUSTRALIA: Work has begun on a 113-berth extension at Bellerive Yacht Club 

(BYC) in Bellerive, Tasmania. The new berth mix allows for vessels of 10-20m 

(33-66ft), and the project also includes a two-sided 36m (118ft) long fuel dock. 

Bellingham Marine Australia is the 

lead contractor and Bellingham’s Marc 

Carney is working with BYC project 

manager Richard Gilbert. Carney has 

Bellerive Yacht Club (BYC) 

in Bellerive, Tasmania. 

managed the demolition, piling, marina 

construction and installation of services. 

BYC general manager, Scott 

Steadman, said the Club is excited 

about the additional membership 

opportunities and the extra activity the 

marina will attract. 

Spit plan 

contract 

AUSTRALIA: Gold Coast Waterways 

Authority has awarded Aldar 

Construction and Bellingham Marine 

Australia the contract to build the 

Marine Stadium Pontoon and Jetty 

as part of the Spit Master Plan 

implementation on the Gold Coast, 

Queensland. 

Paul Sorrell CMM, Bellingham 

Marine’s Queensland manager, said: 

“This project shows our commitment to 

the local community and our passion 

to provide our most up to date pontoon 

system in collaboration with a leading 

civil and infrastructure company well 

known for its innovative approach to 

construction, logistics and build ability.” 

Sorrell is working closely with the 

team to ensure the pontoon caters well 

for both recreational and commercial 

users. Work is expected to complete in 

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Resource consent for 

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NEW ZEALAND: The Environmental Protection Authority Te Mana Rauhī Taiao 

(EPA) has granted resource consent for the development of a boat harbour in 

Keepa Road in Whakatane. 

John Rae, chair of Te Rāhui Herenga 

Waka Whakatāne 2021 Limited 

Partnership, welcomed the news: “The 

project team has worked closely with 

stakeholders on this project including 

our project partners to develop a project 

that will address the lack of maritime 

APCC wins 

Jubail contract 

UAE: Jubail Island Investment Co (JIIC) has awarded a $40 million contract to 

Al Dhafra Pipeline Contracting Co (APCC) for its new 66-berth marina in Marfa 

Al Jubail. Completion is set for mid-2023. 

APCC, one of Dubai’s leading 

ground engineering contractors, will be 

responsible for construction of the quay 

wall and associated infrastructure along 

the perimeter of the marina. 

The marina is being built as part of 

the grand Marine District, which will 

offer luxurious residential space, a yacht 

infrastructure in the town and provide 

opportunity for the region through the 

maritime and tourism industries, whilst 

delivering the project with a very sound 

environmental proposition,” he says. 

Sustainability considerations have 

been top-of-mind from the beginning, 

club complex, and boardwalk containing 

restaurants and outdoor cafés. 

The Jubail Island project, owned by 

JIIC and developed by LEAD, will be 

home to a collection of six residential 

village estates located between Yas 

Island and Saadiyat Island in Abu 

Dhabi. 

notes Te Rāhui Lands 

Trust chairman 

Brian Simpson. He 

explains this includes 

both human and 

environmental aspects 

of sustainability. “The 

boat harbour will start 

to restore both the 

mauri of the river, 

and the wellbeing of 

our people through 

employment and 

training opportunities, 

for future generations,” 

he believes. 

“We are excited 

about what this 

means for the future 

of the region,” adds 

Mayor of Whakatāne, 

Judy Turner. “The 

idea of a fit for purpose sustainable 

facility for berthing vessels has been 

considered for some time because 

it enables the region to be home to 

a commercial marine hub that will 

create long term job opportunities in 

the maritime and tourism sectors, and 

provide critical infrastructure that many 

marine businesses in the town require 

to support their ongoing businesses in 

Whakatāne.” 

“Construction and operation of the 

boat harbour will need locals to get 

involved with it, as the project is going 

to need people to operate the boats, 

to fix boats, to work in the boatyard, on 

the docks, in the marine training centre, 

to make and supply ice, to help run the 

fuel station, and to work in any food 

and beverage businesses that open up. 

We anticipate it will lead to hundreds of 

associated jobs in the coming years.” 

Boat harbour project director, 

Phil Wardale, says the region was 

supported by the fast track consenting 

process which provided certainty of 

timing. “We thank all submitters who 

answered the call from the EPA to 

provide their views on the project,” 

he says. “Many contributed their 

knowledge of the area, which has 

helped us to refine the project design 

to ensure it will perform to a very 

high level, particularly in relation to 

environmental matters regarding local 

water quality and ecology.” 

The consent is issued with a 

robust package of over 100 consent 

conditions. Subject to construction 

timelines, the first boats could move in 

early in 2025. 


WORLD NEWS 

New life for 

neglected 

peninsula 

ESTONIA: Scandium Kinnisvara and 

Everaus Kinnisvara have acquired 

a unique peninsula in Haapsalu on 

the left bank of Suur-Viik. They plan 

a development centred on luxurious 

seaside villa apartments, a marina, 

restaurants and a spa hotel. 

“The peninsula by Suur-Viik is a 

unique place in Estonia where a total of 

20 low-rise apartment buildings can be 

built, with virtually all windows offering 

enchanting sea views,” says Maido 

Lüiste, CEO of Scandium Kinnisvara. 

“Due to the elongated shape of the 

peninsula and the established detailed 

plan, the houses will be located only 

30m [98ft] from the sea, which means 

that the views will be exceptional both 

to the sea and to the nearby islands 

and peninsulas.” 

At the beginning of the last century, 

a popular port was located at the top 

of the peninsula and several heads 

of state and important visitors landed 

there. The existing deep water will 

enable developers to rebuild a marina 

in the second stage of the development 

for locals and visitors. A swimming 

area, café and personal boat bridges 

for apartment owners are also planned. 

Everaus Kinnisvara CEO, Janar 

Muttik, comments: “The Haapsalu 

project is truly large-scale in terms 

of the whole of Estonia. We want to 

reopen the area, which has been 

forgotten for decades, to the people of 

the city, so that it becomes a diverse 

urban space with a place for homes, 

summer resorts and many recreational 

opportunities – from health sports to 

sea sports and authentic food culture.” 

In order to protect the buildings from 

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Left & below: St Peter Port, Guernsey, is a 

popular mooring spot. An all-tide marina 

is proposed to maximise the potential of 

the currently under-utilised mooring area. 

New all-tide marina to 

enhance leisure mooring 

GUERNSEY: UK-based Marina Projects has been appointed by Guernsey Ports 

to support the preparation of a detailed feasibility into the development of a 

new all-tide access ‘Pool Marina’ scheme in St Peter Port. 

The creation of an all-tide marina 

seeks to maximise the potential 

of the currently under-utilised pool 

moorings area and enhance the leisure 

berthing offering at St Peter Port with 

the introduction of modern berthing 

arrangements and improved customer 

facilities. 

Outline proposals include a new 

marina that is centrally located within 

St Peter Port. It would have permanent 

walk ashore access to strengthen 

the harbour’s immediate connection 

and proximity to the town centre and 

attractive waterfront. Proposals also 

include the introduction of a breakwater 

structure to improve wave protection 

within the harbour confines and provide 

notable secondary benefits to existing 

operational assets. Other work streams 

include breakwater studies, dredging 

assessments, navigation studies and 

an extensive programme of marine 

boreholes. 

In response to significant market 

demand for additional pontoon 

berthing, Pool Marina would be the 

first all-tide berthing facility in the town, 

enabling residents and visitors to enjoy 

unrestricted access to the excellent 

nearby cruising grounds of Herm and 

Sark. Likewise, the geographic location 

of Guernsey provides an advantage 

for boaters cruising between the UK, 

Jersey and northern France. 

Marina Projects is providing specialist 

marine advice for the feasibility, 

concept design and technical design 

of Pool Marina and will undertake 

a comprehensive programme of 

stakeholder engagement and marina 

financial modelling. Working closely 

with the Guernsey Ports client team 

and consulting engineers, and in 

order to establish the optimum marina 

solution that will make best use of the 

waterspace, the concept design will aim 

to integrate Pool Marina with existing 

landside uses and marine infrastructure 

without compromising existing marine 

leisure and commercial port operations. 

The scope of services includes 

undertaking extensive market 

assessment of the regional area, 

including the cruising grounds of the 

Channel Islands, Solent and northern 

France, to identify the scale and 

nature of market demand applicable 

to Guernsey. The information and 

conclusions drawn from the study will 

be used to inform and confirm the 

market opportunities for berthing and 

user groups, and guide expectations in 

terms of support services for local berth 

holders and visitor facilities. 

The concept design for Pool Marina 

will seek to balance the market 

research findings, the client’s vision 

and the constraints and opportunities 

present at the site. Furthermore, 

consideration of the existing harbour 

operations and assets through 

extensive stakeholder engagement 

will ensure the development proposals 

are complementary and provide wider 


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The strategic and geographic advantages of 

St Peter Port and its attractive waterfront 

have been leveraged for the marina study. 

benefits to marine related activity within 

the harbour. 

Doug Wright, ports commercial 

and estates manager for States 

of Guernsey, commented: “Marina 

Projects bring a wealth of marine 

leisure knowledge and experience to 

this exciting project. We have a rich and 

diverse leisure boating community here 

in Guernsey and our consultants have 

understood the challenges associated 

with the site and engaged with local 

stakeholders to identify clear direction 

and are assisting us with the strategy to 

develop the proposals for a new all-tide 

marina scheme.” 

As part of the ongoing viability 

assessment, Marina Projects will 

undertake financial modelling of Pool 

Marina to measure the impact of the 

new berthing asset on the existing 

operations in terms of income, 

overhead costs and capital expenditure. 

The key assumptions and outcomes will 

serve to identify the investment case for 

the marina. 

Marina Projects managing director, 

Mike Ward, said: “We are really 

pleased to be working with Guernsey 

Ports to bring forward well-considered 

proposals for an all-tide marina facility 

in St Peter Port. The strategic and 

geographic advantages of the location, 

and the immediate connection to the 

fabulous waterfront of St Peter Port, 

are key strengths that the study will 

look to leverage. An all-tide facility will 

change the face of marina berthing in 

Guernsey. Notwithstanding an array 

of complex challenges, we have the 

necessary experience to help our 

client deliver a scheme that creates 

significant benefits for the local 

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MARINA UPDATE 

Revamping and regeneration: heading 

up Azimut Benetti marinas 

Giorgio 

Casareto 

Marina di Varazze has placed its bets on ambitious ventures. Now managing 

Marina di Valletta in Malta and Lusben Varazze – and set to manage the new 

Marina di Livorno in Tuscany – it is gradually ramping up to lead all of Azimut 

Benetti’s tourist ports. Donatella Zucca reports 

During COVID19, Marina di Varazze 

Srl took the opportunity to completely 

renovate its facilities so as to offer the 

maximum possible to boaters. Positive 

results were swiftly seen: in 2020 visitor 

numbers grew by 25% compared to 

2019, and in 2021 there were over 

20% more permanent berth holders. 

The regeneration was a courageous 

move at self-examination and created 

greater synergy between the leisure, 

commercial and residential elements of 

the site. 

The extraordinary renovation work 

of eight buildings at the 15 year-old 

marina completed last year. Decking 

was also replaced on the breakwater 

and the piers, which offer 800 berths 

for vessels up to 45m (148ft) long, 

and video surveillance systems, Wi- 

Fi and webcams were enhanced so 

that owners could view boats even if 

they were not allowed to visit them. 

New companies, including Scanner, 

Settemari Yacht, Beneteau and Cranchi 

dealer Bellini Nautica, have opened 

new offices at the marina. 

Lusben Varazze, a repair and refit 

yard, was established in 2016 in 

infrastructure formerly belonging to 

Baglietto Shipyards. It joined Azimut 

Benetti’s Lusben network in 2019 

and has also been important to the 

regeneration, giving Marina di Varazze 

control of a repair facility on its doorstep. 

Focusing on an events programme 

has also been crucial, and the Varazze 

season made its debut in June with the 

Classic Cars 2022 competition. Artisans 

in the Marina, a food and shopping 

gallery featuring over 20 restaurants 

is another notable initiative, as are 

environmental moves to include eight 

supercharge points for Tesla electric 

cars. This charging facility will likely be 

expanded to suit other car brands and 

also electric boats. 

Add the 250-berth Marina di Valletta 

and Livorno Porta a Mare in Tuscany in 

the mix and Marina di Varazze is all set 

to reflect the entrepreneurial vision for 

which the Vitelli family – Azimut Benetti 

founders and owners – are renowned. 

Giorgio Casareto, CEO and general 

manager at Marina di Varazze, sums 

up: “The Varazze, Livorno and Malta 

marinas have logical positioning. They 

allow us to take customers in different 

geographical areas and offer them a 

navigation experience along the coasts 

and in port that is similar to their marina 

homeport.” He notes, for clarification, 

Above: Significantly renovated Marina 

di Varazze has enjoyed a big boost in 

customers (photo: Sergio Bolla). Right: 

Marina di Valletta in Malta, another Azimut 

Benetti port, is well positioned to attract 

more visiting boats. 

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MARINA UPDATE 

Lusben Varazze, the adjacent busy repair 

facility, will be renovated in line with the 

marina if approvals are secured. 

that Marina di Livorno is still “on paper” 

but 95% of the way towards being 

awarded a state concession. 

Despite the benefits of the networking 

experience, Casareto realises the 

huge importance of local tourism. The 

Piedmontese and Lombard tourism 

component is crucial for Varazze, and 

Valletta has its own strategic reach on 

an island that is experiencing strong 

economic growth. 

“Varazze is performing well and is 

close to 100% occupancy,” he confirms. 

“In 2021, we inaugurated an office and 

dealership for Azimut Benetti, a harbour 

office, restaurants, bars etc. Livorno will 

have the same and will cater for boat 

owners from Romagna and Tuscany, 

have moorings for large boats, and 

benefit from the presence of the Azimut 

Benetti and Lusben shipyards, as well 

as the availability of the Livorno port 

drydocks, for which Azimut Bennetti 

has a ten year concession. 

Q: Are your green initiatives the same 

for all marinas? 

A: In principle, they are similar – and 

we have some interesting solutions. For 

example, we use sea water to cool the 

air conditioning systems, use electricity 

instead of gas to eliminate emissions, 

and now – of course – offer charging 

points for electric cars. 

We have an agreement with Tesla 

but we hope that Tesla will open the 

market to everyone thus making the 

technical and logistical management 

of the facility easier. We are also ready 

with charge facilities for boats but what 

we are missing are the boats. Currently, 

hybrid boat projects are being worked 

on but the shipyards are moving 

towards electric. 

Q: Have you seen an increase in 

permanent berth holders at marinas 

other than Varazze? 

A: All of our marinas have a high level 

of long term berth holders. This gives 

them economic stability. Varazze has, 

however, reached saturation point. For 

Valletta, and in the future for Marina d 

Livorno, the transient component will 

have greater significance. In Valletta we 

can accommodate up to four visiting 

superyachts. This means a lot in a 

marina with just 250 berths. Livorno 

will have 20 to 25 berths for boats over 

40m [131ft]. 

Q: What is the average sized boat 

moored in Varazze? 

A: When the marina opened, it was 12- 

15m [39-49ft]. Today, it’s from 16/17m 

[53ft] to 24/25m [79ft] and all berths of 

this size are pretty much occupied. In 

the medium range of 10-15m [33-49ft] 

we have some difficulty filling berths but 

we are at full occupancy for berths up 

to 10m [33ft]. 

Q: How does Lusben Varazze fit into 

the Lusben-Azimut Benetti circuit, 

and how much has been invested in 

redeveloping infrastructure? 

A: Lusben Varazze was established four 

years ago with a licence agreement to 

use the Azimut Benetti brand name. 

This applies for boats up to 50m [164ft] 

but not below 30m [98ft] so as not 

to compete with the local yard in the 

marina. By the end of the 2022 season, 

Lusben Varazze will have managed 24 

to 25 projects as we had a full yard all 

winter. 

We are currently in discussion with 

the local municipality for approval of 

a site renovation project for which we 

foresee an investment of around €7 

million. There are difficulties and delays 

but we are trying to get agreement. This 

will cover demolition of the old buildings 

and construction of one new facility 

that will be aesthetically in line with the 

marina. This is an important step for 

Varazze, which has long been involved 

in urban redevelopment of an area that 

is now increasingly residential. 

Q: How do you manage berths and 

customer relations? 

A: The booking systems for transients 

and permanent berth holders at Varazze 

and Valletta are managed independently 

but there is collaboration for cross over 

activity. Each marina has experts in 

the commercial office who handle long 

term contracts, from the first meeting 

with customers through to their overall 

marina experience. We favour direct 

contact and a personalised approach 

as clients, although used to using digital 

communications in their daily lives, still 

prefer simple experiences with a strong 

human component. We are, however, 

developing a tool that will enable this 

relationship to be digitised especially in 

the small scale operational management 

phase. 

Q: How are the shipyards located in the 

marina? 

A: To the west of Marina di Varazze we 

have a complete range of shipyards 

and small artisan facilities. These 

range from the yard that lifts a boat 

from the water to those who repair, 

transform and maintain them. We also 

have engine, upholstery and painting 

workshops etc. 

Q: What is the mix for sail and motor? 

A: Sailing boats have dedicated space 

with Beneteau Vela and the technical 

and commercial office of Solaris. Italia 

Yachts delivers boats to the marina 

and, like other sailing brands, takes 

advantage of our marina and yard 

facilities. In the marina, our average 

water depth is 3.5-4m [11ft 6in-13ft] but 

we also have 6m [20ft] depths, which is 

important for sailing yachts. However, 

around 60% of the vessels we moor are 

motorboats, which makes us aligned 

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Ambitious plans for a 

21 st century network 

Marina 21, a new group in Croatia, aims to build a network of modern, firstclass 

marinas in the Mediterranean region. With three marinas in Novigrad, 

Trogir and Pula, the network currently boasts a combined 859 wet berths 

and 206 dry berths, with ambitious plans for more along the Adriatic coast. 

Charlotte Niemiec reports 

Last year, Czech investment group 

EMMA Capital signed acquisition 

contracts for three Croatian marinas 

located on the Adriatic coast. It named 

the newly emerging group Marina 21, 

as a nod to both the year and its aim 

to build a modern network of marinas 

“fit for the 21st century”. Each marina 

offers berths in attractive yachting and 

tourist destinations, complemented by 

excellent customer service. 

Group director, Paulina Ilić, explains 

what attributes the group looks for in a 

marina when considering adding it to 

the network: “In general, we are looking 

at marinas in Croatia and Greece, 

ideally with more than 200 berths, good 

accessibility, sufficient service area and 

dry dock. It’s hard to find a marina that 

fits this criteria, but we are in the due 

diligence stage with some of them.” 

Pavel Horak, partner in EMMA 

Capital, explains the history behind 

the group: “It is linked to the passion 

for sailing of one the partners in 

the investment group. This partner 

understands nautical tourism and 

wants to do it sustainably, taking into 

consideration the protection of the sea, 

the coast and the entire ecosystem.” 

Boat service focus 

Chief among the network’s vision over 

the next ten years is to build a group 

of marinas offering reliable, excellent 

boat maintenance and repair services 

to a high standard of quality. “We are 

proud of the quality of maintenance and 

repair services at our marinas,” Ilić says. 

“We’re here not only for our clients with 

annual berths, but also for external 

clients. This is a key focus for us and 

an area in which we’d like to improve 

further. We’re not just a ‘parking place’ 

Left & below: Marina Nautica in 

Novigrad is a shell-shaped first-class 

marina offering 365 wet berths and 

50 dry berths. Full yacht service and 

maintenance facilities are on site. 

for boats – we provide complex 

services. As every boat owner 

knows, regular maintenance is the 

best and cheapest way to prevent 

any future difficulties.” 

In recent years, the dry dock at 

Trogir Marina achieved a unique 

position in the field of yacht service 

and repair – now the group is 

expanding its know-how to its other 

marinas. 

In addition to boat services, 

Marina 21 hopes to offer charter 

services that allow boaters to 

charter a vessel from one marina to 

another, as long as the member has a 

berth agreement at one marina. 

“Because Marina 21 is a new group, 

we’re just at the beginning of our 

journey,” explains Ilić. “We’ve not yet 

gone in the direction of creating an app 

for boaters to use across the network, 

but depending on how quickly we 

expand, we might go this way.” 

Ilić’s extensive experience in the 

sector makes her perfectly placed 

to direct the group. “Since 2006, I’ve 

been actively involved in nautical 

tourism. In my many years of work, 

I’ve followed the design, construction 

and management of four marinas. In 

2021, EMMA Capital appeared as a 

new stakeholder in nautical tourism in 

Croatia and bought Marina Nautica in 

Novigrad, launching the transaction 

process for Marina Trogir at the same 

time. 

“During this transaction process 

and our frequent communications, 

we recognised our compatibility, 


MARINA GROUPS & NETWORKS 

Marina Trogir in the central part of the 

Adriatic coast has extensive wet and dry 

berths and very comprehensive boatyard 

facilities. 

finding we had the same goals and 

visions. As a consequence, Marina 

Nautica was added. I must point out 

that the management of our three 

marinas includes two other key people 

– Nenad Jurić and Tudor Bilić, who 

have exceptional maritime abilities, 

knowledge and skills and are involved 

in all levels of the business operation.” 

Sustainable roots 

With sustainability a driving force 

behind the establishment of the group, 

Marina 21 has a laser focus on the 

environment, aiming not only to create 

a pleasant atmosphere for clients but 

also to have operations that preserve 

the long-term beauty and viability of the 

places where the marinas are located. 

“All our marinas are adapted and 

equipped with ecological yards to 

receive various types of waste, special 

places to dispose of hazardous waste 

and, in all our marinas, we have pumps 

for emptying vessel tanks. Hotel Nautica 

just received a ConsumelessMed 

award for Sustainable Tourism in the 

Coastal Areas of the Mediterranean. 

We have significantly reduced our 

energy and water consumption and we 

are part of the Green Sail Association, 

regularly holding training for employees 

on proper waste management, care 

for the environment – and we conduct 

exercises in case of pollution.” 

The first phase of all-new Marina Polesana 

opened in Pula in April with 262 wet 

berths. When phase two completes, the 

marina will have well in excess of 1,000. 

The marinas 

“Croatia is justifiably called the ‘land 

of the thousand islands’, with more 

than 1,200 Croatian islands offering 

natural beauty, a rich culture and 

gastronomic luxuries,” Ilić says. The mild 

Mediterranean climate, with its 2,400 to 

2,800 hours of sunshine a year, ranks 

among the sunniest in Europe. “Guests 

at our marinas will find a safe and quiet 

place, as well as the opportunity to 

enjoy our excellent food and staff willing 

to help them with whatever they need,” 

she adds. 

Located on the north-western coast 

of Istria, Marina Nautica in Novigrad is 

an exceptionally equipped first-class 

marina with a unique, shell-like pier 

arrangement offering 365 wet berths 

and 50 dry berths. It boasts full yacht 

service and technical assistance with 

all maintenance needs. A travel lift can 

accommodate vessels up to 80 tonnes. 

Other services include restaurants, a 

hotel, wellness centre with pools and 

saunas, and conference facilities. 

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Marinas Total sea berths Total dry berths Hotel Combined marinas surface 

Novigrad has a rich history, with 

narrow ancient streets and secular 

architecture nestled in the medieval 

layout of the city centre. 

Spacious and modern, Marina 

Trogir in Trogir sits in the central part 

of the Adriatic coast, nestled in a bay 

protected from winds and storms. The 

marina has 232 wet berths and 114 

dry berths. It boasts 600 tonne and 

100 tonne travel lifts, 300 tonne and 

60 tonne self-propelled trailers, boat 

service and maintenance, a nautical 

shop, charter agencies, grocery market 

and a restaurant. 

The historic city of Trogir, dating 

back to the 3rd century BC, tops 

the list of places to visit not only in 

Dalmatia, but in the whole of Croatia. 

The Trogir archipelago, dotted with 

islands, islets and tranquil bays with 

accessible land routes, has attracted 

numerous conquerors, seafarers, 

traders and chance travellers since 

ancient times. 

The 10ha (25 acre) Marina Polesana 

in Pula has 262 wet berths and 42 dry 

berths, a crane, boat maintenance 

services, premium facilities and 

services, with a restaurant opening 

soon. The seafront city of Pula sits 

on the top of the Istrian Peninsula. 

Nearby, the national park of Brijuni 

Archipelago is an attractive group of 

islands open to visitors. The majority 

are left untouched, with smaller islands 

almost completely covered by an 

ancient holm oak forest. 

The first phase of Marina Polesana 

completed in time for a grand opening 

in early April with a 262-berth floating 

marina delivered by Marinetek Adriatic 

(see Marina World May/June 2022). 

Around 900 additional berths and a 

hotel are planned for phase two. 

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PLANNING & DESIGN 

Above & below: Set within the Triple 

Bay Marina, the new yacht club at 

the Amaala development has been 

designed to reflect the unique rock 

formations of the Saudi Red Sea 

coastline and draws further inspiration 

from mankind’s relationship with the 

sea. 

Free-flow club design 

links land to sea 

Amaala, the ultra-luxury development located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern 

coast, has revealed an iconic HKS design for its Triple Bay Yacht Club. 

Set within the Triple Bay Marina of 

the Prince Mohammed bin Salman 

Nature Reserve, the new yacht club 

is a keystone development with a 

captivating free-flowing structure that 

aims to create a one-of-a-kind meeting 

point between land and sea. 

“Amaala is one of the flagship Saudi 

Vision 2030 projects and remains 

central to the kingdom’s ambition to 

become a global tourism leader. We 

anticipate that Amaala will become an 

international hub for luxury yachting 

and, as such, the yacht club required 

a world-class design, influenced by 

the surrounding natural elements 

and Arabic heritage, and 

underpinned by our commitment 

to sustainability,” said Amaala CEO 

John Pagano. 

Drawing design inspiration 

from two sets of geometry, HKS 

first looked to the unique rock 

formations on the Saudi Red 

Sea coastline to create the club’s 

bespoke cantilevered terraces, 

which echo the natural shape of 

the surrounding cliffs, eroded over 

time by wind and sea. 

“We were clear from the outset 

that we wanted to create a building 

of its place, with the design drawing 

inspiration from local landscapes 

and culture, alongside the nature of 

the marina 

lifestyle. The 

team wanted 

to re-imagine 

the yacht club 

as a modern 

concept, a 

home from 

home for 

nautical 

enthusiasts 

from all 

backgrounds, 

from leisure to 

elite sport,” said Dan Flower, HKS 

design director and lead architect 

for Amaala Yacht Club. 

The second inspiration is drawn 

from mankind’s relationship with 

the sea and maritime history. 

This nautical edge will ensure the 

building sits seamlessly within the 

marina as a central hub and focal 

point. 

Alongside the ‘sea meets land’ 

concept, the design references the 

look of a traditional Arabian house, with 

a simple smooth white exterior that 

is cut back to reveal luxurious metal. 

Internally it features a rich palette of 

natural and locally sourced materials, 

such as stone, timber and leather. 

“Amaala offers an unparalleled 

opportunity to shape a new tourism 

destination and a new home for 

yachting on the Red Sea. It is a 

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PLANNING & DESIGN 

Aerial CAD image of the coastal 

resort development. 

privilege to be involved as designers 

of this iconic yacht club, which is a 

centrepiece for the marina and set to 

evolve guest experience,” explained 

Kevin Underwood, global head of 

hospitality at HKS. 

“We brought together the global 

expertise of our firm, using our 

experience of creating luxury 

destinations to create something 

truly innovative and contemporary. 

Sustainability in all aspects is at 

the heart of our design, seamlessly 

integrating the building with the 

stunning mountain and marine 

landscape of the Red Sea,” he added. 

Covering 7,900m² (85,000ft²) and 

arranged on four levels, the ultraluxurious 

club is set to create a home 

from home for its members whether to 

do business, relax, entertain or take 

part in a calendar of yachting events. 

Arrival is a key moment for guests 

Curved roof details of an upmarket 

restaurant and (below) hotel facilities 

featuring natural materials. 

by land or water, with the entrance set 

within an arch that forms a shaded 

plaza and frames dramatic views to 

the Red Sea. The area has a mirrored 

vaulted ceiling over a star-lit floor which 

creates an alternative night sky for 

guests in the evening. 

The interior of the club, also designed 

by HKS, along with the landscaping 

detail, is as visually stimulating as the 

exterior, with unparalleled attention to 

detail to ensure 

guests remain 

connected to the 

landscapes around 

them. Utilising local 

materials, with a 

focus on stone, 

timber and metals, 

and embracing 

a luxurious, yet 

authentic brass 

champagne colour 

scheme, the lounges and restaurant 

blend seamlessly together with an 

infinity loop-like shape throughout. 

Complementing the yacht club’s 

functions, the 10ha (25 acre) basin 

hosts a 120-berth marina for yachts 

up to 130m (430ft) in length, and 

is designed for residents as well 

as yachting events, regattas and 

launches. Deepwater superyacht 

berths, fuel dock and personalised 

service ensure Triple Bay’s future 

rating as a destination for visiting 

superyachts, international regattas and 

domestic cruising. 

Set across 4,155km² (1,604mi²), and 

due to welcome first guests in 2024, 

Triple Bay spans three natural bays 

along the coastline. The destination 

is designed to create a one-of-a-kind 

global wellness hub and is underpinned 

by a commitment to sustainability. 

The whole development is targeting a 

minimum LEED Gold standard for 

environmental sustainability. 

Phase One of Triple Bay is on 

track to complete in 2024. It consists 

of eight resorts offering upwards 

of 1,300 hotel keys and will also 

feature a range of luxury food and 

beverage outlets, retail and leisure 

facilities. 

Work is well underway with more 

than 1,000 workers already on 

site. More than 250 contracts for 

the project have been awarded to 

date. An RFP for the Utilities PPP 

has been issued to the market to 

ensure the development meets 

its sustainability ambitions. The 

destination will be off grid, powered 

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PROPERTY 

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Flexible marina 

investment for 

maximum returns 

Over the past decade, marina properties have become an increasingly 

recognised asset class with many changing hands from private to group 

ownership or from municipal to private sector. Property agents and private 

equity companies specialising in the sale of waterfront assets have happily 

experienced more peaks than troughs but determining the true value of a 

marina as an investment potential requires a financial specialist. 

Enter Marine Project – a Mallorcabased 

European leader in maritime 

investments, with particular expertise in 

the marina sector and a unique ability 

to operate at a global level. 

Marine Project has swiftly established 

itself in a rapidly growing market but, 

although the marina asset class is 

enjoying high popularity, team members 

are keen to stress that its true value is 

significantly underrated when compared 

to other marine investments. Marinas 

generate above average returns with a 

high degree of security. 

Marine Project maximises all 

investment opportunities by offering 

a variety of programmes that cater 

to virtually every budget. These can 

be angled to suit the novice private 

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in Madeira was recently negotiated by 

Marine Project. The company reports that 

current interest is particularly high for 

marinas in Greece, Portugal and Spain. 

investor, experienced investment 

firms or globally-invested institutional 

investors. 

Programmes can also be tailored 

to suit a specific investor. “With high 

interest rates, usually in the doubledigit 

range, and short maturities 

of two to eight years, this form of 

investment is an economically very 

attractive alternative to classic forms of 

investment, especially for investors with 

a short investment horizon and different 

exit strategies,” says Marine Project 

CEO Darius Wozniak. 

A major part of the company’s 

mission is to undertake specific 

searches for marinas to meet individual 

criteria and it employs a sourcing team 

of specially trained and experienced 

staff in the relevant countries. So, 

which marinas are of interest to which 

investors? 

“Institutional investors tend to focus 

on large newbuild projects, or fully 

operational and profitable marinas 

with a solid business performance 

and good management. The financial 

performance is much more in focus 

here than the asset itself,” notes senior 

consultant Christian Hausser. 

Private investors are mostly 

interested in smaller marinas that are 

easy to oversee and manage. They 

usually have between 100 and 300 

berths and have good year-round 

occupancy rates in regions that are not 

season dependent. 

“Somewhat more courageous 

investors enquire directly about 

promising turnaround candidates where 

the substance is right and a turnaround 

is realistic under the right management. 

We often apply our ‘Fix & Flip’ strategy 

here, in which Marine Project takes 

over the management and leads the 

marina back into the profit zone,” 

Hausser explains. “Once occupancy, 

turnover and profit are maximised, 

the marina is usually sold again at a 

high profit, which often justifies the 

slightly higher risk. As a rule, such an 

investment takes about two to three 

years until the exit.” 

Marine Project accompanies investors 

throughout the entire life cycles of their 

investment – from the preparation of 

meaningful plans and decision-making 

bases, to the clarification of legal and 

environmentally relevant aspects, and 

finally to the exit. Clients can invest 

in individual marinas or in managed 

portfolios. 

“The time is ripe for the development 

of new and attractive forms of 

investment and the entry conditions in 

the marina sector are currently very 

favourable,” Wozniak observes. “Due to 

the high capacity utilisation of almost all 

shipyards and the increasingly popular 

yachting sector, the very high demand 

for berths will not abate over the next ten 

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floating city 

UN-Habitat, Busan Metropolitan City in the Republic of Korea, and blue 

tech company Oceanix unveiled the design of the world’s first prototype 

sustainable floating city on 26 th April. Oceanix Busan aims to provide 

breakthrough technology for coastal cities facing severe land shortages that 

are compounded by climatic threats. 

Coastal cities are on the frontlines 

of climate-related risks. Flooding is 

destroying billions of dollars worth of 

infrastructure and forcing millions of 

climate refugees to leave their homes. 

The challenge is huge: two out of every 

five people in the world live within 

100km (60mi) of the coast, and 90% of 

mega cities worldwide are vulnerable 

to rising sea levels. The floating 

city is envisaged as a flood-proof 

infrastructure that rises with the sea 

and produces its own food, energy and 

fresh water with fully integrated zero 

waste closed-loop systems. 

The unveiling, which took place at 

UN headquarters in New York, follows 

the signing of an historic agreement in 

November 2021 to build a sustainable 

floating city. Busan was selected for 

the initiative as it is one of the world’s 

most important maritime cities and is 

bidding for World Expo 2030. Located 

on the southeastern tip of the Korean 

peninsula, Busan has a population of 

3.4 million. Its deep harbour and gentle 

tides have helped to make it the largest 

container handling port in the country 

and the fifth in the world. 

“Sustainable floating cities are a part 

of the arsenal of climate adaptation 

strategies available to us. Instead of 

fighting with water, let us learn to live 

in harmony with it. We look forward 

to developing nature-based solutions 

through the floating city concept, and 

Busan is the ideal choice to deploy 

the prototype,” said Maimunah Mohd 

Sharif, executive director of UN-Habitat, 

stressing that the battle to achieve the 

sustainable development goals would 

be won or lost in cities. 

Coastal cities are facing unique 

demographic, environmental, economic, 

social and spatial challenges. With 

nowhere to expand, rapid urban 

population growth is pushing people 

closer to the water, driving housing 

costs to prohibitive levels and 

squeezing the poorest families out. 

“With the complex changes facing 

coastal cities, we need a new vision 

where it is possible for people, nature 

and technology to co-exist. There is 

no better place than Busan to take the 

first step towards sustainable human 

settlements on the ocean, proudly built 

by Korea for the world,” said city mayor, 

Park Heong-joon. 

“Sea level rise is a formidable threat, 

but sustainable floating infrastructure 

can help solve this looming catastrophe. 

We are excited to make history with 

Busan and UN-Habitat in ushering in 

humanity’s next frontier,” said Oceanix 

co-founders, Itai Madamombe and Marc 

Collins Chen, adding that the prototype 

would be approached at a hyper-local 

level, taking into account the rich 

social, economic, political and cultural 

uniqueness of Korea as the host country. 

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Oceanix CEO, Philip Hofmann, 

described 26 th April as “a pivotal 

milestone for all coastal cities and 

island nations on the frontlines of 

climate change.” 

The Busan prototype 

Oceanix is leading a team of the 

world’s best designers, engineers and 

sustainability experts in designing the 

flood-proof prototype. The BIG-Bjarke 

Ingels Group and Samsung-owned 

Samoo were the lead architects. 

“Oceanix’s modular maritime 

neighbourhood will be a prototype for 

sustainable and resilient cities. As our 

first manifestation of this new form of 

waterborne urbanism, Oceanix Busan 

will expand the city’s unique character 

and culture from dry land into the 

water around it. We believe Oceanix’s 

floating platforms can be developed 

at scale to serve as the foundations 

for future resilient communities in the 

most vulnerable coastal locations 

on the frontlines of climate change,” 

explained Bjarke Ingels, founder and 

creative director for BIG-Bjarke Ingels 

Group. 

Oceanix Busan will comprise nearly 

6.3ha (15.5 acres) of interconnected 

platforms to accommodate a 

community of 12,000 people. Each 

neighbourhood is designed to serve a 

specific purpose – living, research and 

lodging. There are between 30,000 and 

40,000m² (322,900 and 430,600ft²) of 

mixed-use programmes per platform. 

The floating platforms connect to 

land with link-span bridges, framing 

the sheltered blue lagoon of floating 

recreation, art and performance 

outposts. The low-rise buildings on 

each platform are defined by their soft 

lines and feature terraces for indooroutdoor 

living to create a network of 

vibrant public spaces. 

The concept will 

organically transform 

and adapt over time 

based on the needs 

of Busan. Starting 

from a community of 

12,000 residents and 

visitors, it has the 

potential to expand to 

accommodate more than 

100,000 people. The 

floating platforms are 

accompanied by dozens 

of productive outposts 

and greenhouses. 

Oceanix Busan has 

six integrated systems: 

zero waste and circular 

systems, closed loop 

water systems, food, net 

zero energy, innovative 

mobility and coastal 

habitat regeneration. 

These interconnected 

systems will generate 

100% of the required 

operational energy on site through 

floating and rooftop photovoltaic panels. 

Similarly, each neighbourhood will treat 

and replenish its own water, reduce 

and recycle resources, and provide 

innovative urban agriculture. 

All images courtesy 

Oceanix/BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group. 



The world’s largest floating villa can 

be moved anywhere on water. It is 

entirely self-sufficient but can also be 

moored permanently at a waterfront 

location. 

A shared vision for 

the future on water 

A major European shipbuilding consortium has teamed up with one of the 

world’s most acclaimed floating projects companies to form Meyer Floating 

Solutions. Together, the new Finland-based ‘dream team’ will combine its 

expertise to focus on designing and manufacturing high quality, luxury 

floating real estate on a grand scale. Charlotte Niemiec reports 

Meyer Group is a leading shipbuilding 

consortium with three modern, largescale 

shipyards in the German cities 

of Papenburg and Rostock, and the 

Finnish city of Turku, while Admares 

Marine is the name behind eyecatching 

projects including nine floating 

villas at Marasi Business Bay and the 

Burj Al Arab Terrace extension – both in 

Dubai – and the world’s largest floating 

villa. 

Both companies share the vision 

of a future on water. They expect the 

floating sector to grow exponentially, 

as it offers a whole new opportunity 

to develop high quality property in 

valuable locations. Moreover, because 

floating properties have a modular, 

easily-transportable design, building 

on the water is swiftly becoming more 

desirable than building by the water. 

With their minimal impact on the 

environment, Admares’ floating projects 

have proved a viable alternative to 

reclaiming land. The units are equipped 

with the latest green technology for 

power generation, sewage treatment 

and water production, and are able to 

operate independently in areas where 

city infrastructure is not available. 

Over the next ten years, Meyer 

Floating Solutions CEO, Kaj Casén, 

envisions: “There will be real floating 

cities and the floating solutions 

market will be on the same level with 

shipbuilding. We, as a floating solutions 

pioneer, naturally want to be there 

supporting this growing industry to our 

maximum extent.” 

“I’m a naval architect myself and 

always had the sea close to my heart,” 

Casén explains. “I spent most of my 

childhood on a boat with my family 

and a career in the marine industry 

was a natural choice for me. After 

spending the early days of my career 

in shipbuilding where we also delivered 

floating staff accommodations for 

a variety of different industries, we 

realised that there are tremendous 

opportunities to create floating products 

that are also architectural masterpieces 

for residential, commercial and 

hospitality purposes. I’m a big believer 

in this developing industry and want to 

do my best to allow new sustainable 

lifestyle opportunities on water for 

all people.” 

A strategic alliance 

Meyer Group quickly identified 

Admares Marine as the market 

leader in this developing industry. 

“At the same time, Admares Marine 

was looking for a strategic partner 

to strengthen its capabilities 

and maximise its potential in the 

market,” Casén reveals. “The new 

venture combines the strengths 

of both companies and allows us 

to compete for the mega projects 

being built on the water.” 

For Meyer Group, the joint 

venture boosts its core shipbuilding 

business, which has always focused 

on manufacturing products offsite in 

a controlled factory environment – 

and will continue to do so. Compared 

to conventional construction work, 

this allows for shorter delivery times 

and minimises the impact to the 

environment. 

“The traditional construction 

industry is a slow adopter of new 

technologies. With the two companies’ 

strengths combined, the joint 

venture accumulates unprecedented 

expertise in the field of developing and 

manufacturing floating solutions,” Casén 

explains. 

Meyer Floating Solutions will inherit 

Admares Marine’s product portfolio 

and patents, giving the new company 

a head start on offering market-ready 

concepts, from standard floating 

villas and hotels to fully customisable 

overwater solutions. Admares will 

continue to offer its full service from 

design, manufacturing, transport and 

final installation at the destination. 

The company expects to have a 

busy year ahead with multiple exciting 

overwater projects in sight. Its plans 

include a “first of its kind floating 

eco-resort without any need for land 

installations.” 

“Additionally, we are working with the 

world’s largest overwater installation 

that hopefully will be announced 

later this year. Again, something that 

the world has not seen before. The 

enquiries we have on our table are 

mind-blowing,” Casén says. 

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Right: One of nine floating homes at 

Marasi Business Bay. Below: A floating 

terrace extension to the iconic Burj Al 

Arab hotel, which sits on reclaimed 

land. 

Sustainable solutions 

Meyer Group has built cruise ships 

for international shipping companies 

at its production and construction 

docks for several decades, including 

more than 50 luxury liners. The 

group recently set a goal to develop 

a climate-neutral cruise ship 

concept by 2025 and to achieve 

carbon neutral shipbuilding by 2030. 

The newly formed Meyer Floating 

Solutions will also follow this path 

and has defined sustainability as 

one of its core values. 

“Floating real estate solutions 

offer great potential in going into 

fully energy neutral solutions, where 

electricity is generated by solar panels 

and heat pumps use water to ensure 

both heating during winter and cooling 

during summer,” Casén affirms. 

The entire lifecycle of the products 

is designed to minimise their 

environmental impact. Overwater 

buildings are designed with sustainable 

materials and manufactured in 

controlled manufacturing facilities, 

which the company says can reduce 

waste by over 70% and provide 

significant cost benefits. 

Eye-catching projects 

Admares’ turnkey project at Marasi 

Business Bay included nine stateof-the-art 

floating water homes. 

Admares manufactured these unique 

architectural structures in its purposebuilt 

facilities in Rauma, Finland, before 

transporting them to Dubai and finally 

towing them to Marasi Business Bay 

(see Marina World, January/February 

2018, p25). 

They are each equipped with the 

latest technology and are the United 

Arab Emirates’ first 

water homes with 

both pedestrian and 

boat access. Located 

at the heart of the 

marina taking shape 

at Marasi Business 

Bay, they are set 

to become the 

development’s main 

architectural trait. 

From the start of the 

project, Admares 

and Dubai Properties 

established a 

close collaboration 

that enabled 

the milestone 

achievement more 

than a month 

ahead of time. The 

finished products 

combine centuries of 

shipbuilding heritage 

with cutting-edge 

design and are set to 

transform waterfront 

living in the emirate. 

Another major project is the 

world’s largest floating villa, which 

can be moved anywhere on water. 

It generates its own power, has its 

own waste treatment facilities and 

draws on green energy with minimum 

disturbance to the environment. It 

can also be moored permanently to a 

waterfront location, where it functions 

like a conventional building with 

normal access via road and walkways, 

with regular connections to land-based 

power and utilities. 

The villa’s most spacious and 

luxurious rooms are the three Owner’s 

Suites, which enjoy stunning sea 

views as well as expansive outdoor 

terraces with sun loungers and 

waterfront Jacuzzis. Featuring wallto-wall 

and floor-to-ceilings windows 

throughout, the modern architecture 

allows uninterrupted panoramic 

sea views – with the unique floating 

building featuring 6,000m² (64,583ft²) 

of floor space over three floors, with 

a separate service basement and 

technical area. 

The company also delivered a terrace 

expansion to Dubai’s iconic luxury 

hotel, the Burj Al Arab. The building sits 

on an island of reclaimed land 280m 

(918ft) offshore. Opening to guests in 

May 2016, the 10,000m² (107,639ft²) 

terrace extension offers far-reaching 

views across the Arabian Gulf, while 

a second level provides 5,000m² 

(53,819ft²) of high-specification retail 

space, VIP areas, locker rooms, shower 

and other facilities, as well as technical 

spaces. 



Bernold Schroeder, 

chairman Kempinski AG 

and CEO, 

Kempinski Group 

Kempinski to manage 

one-of-a-kind hotel 

When it opens in 2023, the Kempinski Floating Palace will usher in a new era for 

the floating hotel concept, with a range of floating satellite villas that can “motor” 

away to other anchorages. 

Moored next to one of Dubai’s 

most exclusive stretches of beach on 

Jumeirah Beach Road, the hotel, with 

its 156 rooms and suites, along with 

12 villas, is accessed by speed boat 

or private yacht. A connected floating 

helipad is also installed alongside a 

mooring dock for up to 16 yachts. 

Reflecting contemporary lifestyle 

in the UAE, the principal building is 

formed of four parts, connected in the 

middle by a glass pyramid through 

which large yachts can sail in and out. 

Every five-star luxury is included, such 

as exclusive gourmet restaurants, bars, 

spa, pools, boutiques and banquet 

areas. 

The 12 luxury villas, connected to 

the main hotel by walkway pontoons, 

are for sale and also for rent to hotel 

guests, and benefit from all the 

services offered at the hotel. Arranged 

over two floors, each is of high quality 

elegant design with two, three or four 

bedrooms, crew and staff rooms, 

as well as indoor and outdoor living 

rooms, a roof terrace and infinity 

pool. Large panoramic windows are 

a special feature, along with all the 

technical elements of a smart home. 

Cruising at a maximum speed of 

6nm, the villas are equipped with 

solar panels and are designed to be 

environmentally friendly. 

“We are delighted to be able to 

offer our guests in Dubai such a 

first experience from 2023 onwards, 

combining the destination’s reputation 

as a high-tech city with the timeless 

European elegance of Kempinski 

Hotels,” said Bernold Schroeder, CEO 

of Kempinski Group and chairman of 

the management board of Kempinski 

AG. “The highly innovative project by 

Seagate Shipyard convinces not only 

by its high-end technology but also 

through impeccable style and design.” 

Mohamed El Bahrawy, CEO and 

founder of Seagate Shipyard, added: 

“We are proud of what we have 

achieved so far, especially at the 

Floating Palace in Dubai, where we 

have partnered with a global leader in 

the hospitality business. I am so grateful 

to Bernold Schroeder and Kempinski 

Hotels for their trust. It is thrilling to 

see that, for the first time, a brand of 

the calibre of Kempinski will manage 

a floating hotel of such magnitude and 

we are confident that our hotel will soon 

be one of the top tourist attractions in 

Dubai. It will undoubtedly occupy an 

iconic position among floating hotels all 

over the world.” 

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Further progress in fuel payment systems gives the customer better security and a faster, more efficient time at the 

pump. Vance Young of Scribble Software tells us more. 

Back in what people like to refer to 

as the “good ole days”, purchasing 

goods using a credit card was a very 

different experience. Perhaps it was 

due to a seemingly more trustful world, 

but there was a time when credit card 

purchases would require producing 

a physical imprint of a credit card by 

placing the card in a machine and the 

merchant would manually swipe an 

arm or lever with a sheet of carbon 

paper thus creating an exact copy of 

the card. My, how times have changed. 

Can you imagine a store doing this 

today? 

As with most other tasks in life, 

technology has empowered the ability 

to simplify and provide a much easier 

and secure processing of credit card 

sales using encryption and chip 

technology. 

The marina fuel dock is no 

exception to advancing technology. 

Scribble Software pioneered the 

fuel management integration into a 

marina management solution nearly 

two decades ago. To this day, we 

continue to lead and provide advanced 

integrated fuel management solutions 

in both desktop and cloud-based 

marina management solutions. This 

allows marina fuel docks to better 

serve their boating customers. After 

a significant design and development 

process, we have again revolutionised 

the marina fuel dock with mobile pay at 

the pump fuel purchasing. 

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Pay at the pump activity traditionally 

requires the insertion of a credit card 

into a card reader located directly in 

the fuel dispenser. One of the 

downfalls of this technique 

is that thieves can place 

a card “skimmer”, which 

can copy and record card 

information, and use that 

information fraudulently. To help 

combat this, card processing 

regulations are moving to 

require PCI and EMV readers 

(chip & pin). This can be a 

timely and costly process for 

many marina fuel docks. 

So, just as the old “knuckle 

bashing” manual credit 

card machines evolved to 

electronic processing, we have 

transformed the fuel pay at the 

pump process to a contactless 

mobile electronic payment 

process. 

Scribble’s 

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marina fuel 

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place QR 

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on their fuel 

dispensers. Boaters who would 

like to purchase fuel can then 

pull up to the fuel dock and 

scan the QR code with their mobile 

phone. Scanning the QR code pulls up 

the fuel system on the phone which 

then guides the boater through a stepby-step 

process in purchasing fuel. 

Simplifying matters even more, the 

boater has the option to purchase fuel 

as a guest or sign in and purchase 

fuel with a stored payment method. 

Purchasing fuel as a guest provides 

a fast and easy way to pay for fuel by 

entering or scanning a credit card with 

the mobile device. 

The advantage of signing in and 

purchasing fuel gives boaters who have 

an existing account with the marina, 

such as a tenant, the ability to purchase 

fuel with credit card and/or ACH 

banking information already stored in 

their marina account. All of which is 

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“Integrating marina management systems 

across your entire business sounds 

daunting but, with the right technology, 

you can spend more time focusing on your 

customer rather than all the back-end items 

that need to be done.” 

One system for your 

whole business 

Tracking every aspect of your marina business is a lot of work. Managing a 

marina with a solution that meets your operational needs does not have to be. 

Alyssa Jones of Molo outlines the advantages of an integrated system. 

Front-end activities regarding 

customer service, dock maintenance 

and bringing in revenue, along with 

the back-end items of reservations, 

services, payments and more, all need 

to be taken care of. You must be able 

to balance your books and manage 

your marina properly. But are you being 

efficient in all these aspects? 

Integrating marina management 

systems across your entire business 

sounds daunting but, with the right 

technology, you can spend more time 

focusing on your customer rather than 

all the back-end items that need to be 

done. 

A good software system will give you 

the confidence to pull reports, review 

reservations and take payment at the 

click of a button rather than writing 

everything down, translating and 

copying it into a spreadsheet, and then 

hoping you did not miss something while 

collecting all the information from the 

customer that you needed to get paid. 

Reducing the chance for error is just 

the beginning of what you can do and 

what you will be able to share with your 

patrons once your system is integrated 

and you are running more efficiently. 

Integration of systems 

In the technology industry, the term 

interoperability is used daily if not 

hourly. But what does that term mean 

and how does it relate to the marina 

industry? Interoperability refers to “the 

ability of apps, equipment, products and 

systems from different companies to 

seamlessly communicate and process 

data in a way that does not require any 

involvement from end-users.” 

Many marina 

managers operate 

each segment of their 

business – (1) Booking/ 

Reservations/Contracts 

(2) Service (3) Pointof-Sale/Ship 

Store 

and (4) Accounting/ 

Reconciliation – out 

of separate data 

systems, or on paper. 

They then need to 

pull reports from 

each system so as 

to reconcile business 

data (financials) 

nightly or weekly. This 

is not only extremely 

time consuming but 

is frustrating and leaves room for 

error. Additionally, the separate systems 

do not “talk” to each other. 

Integrated systems play a key role 

in facilitating organised and effective 

data exchanges between information 

systems in a business. With this crucial 

functionality, you will be able to see 

benefits in efficiencies, costs, and 

ultimately your revenue. You will be 

able to better track your reservations, 

and with up-to-date data on when 

transient boats are out, know when you 

can book a slip or have a vacancy. 

Without integration, you cannot 

create “house accounts” for your 

customers or look at a customer’s total 

spend very easily. 

Your entire business 

Molo offers a marina management 

system that allows you to focus on 

your customers making the most of 

their experience at your marina rather 

than worry about the backend items. 

It is a marina management system on 

your iPad and web browser designed 

in collaboration with marina owners 

and managers. Quick slip reservations 

with online contracts, email invoicing 

with online payments, mobile point 

of sale with digital signatures and 

email receipts, service and repair 

management, accounting integration, 

and 24/7 support are just some of the 

significant benefits Molo can provide for 

your marina. 



With Molo you can offer your 

customers a “resort-style” feel as they 

can walk around your property without 

a credit card. Molo stores payment 

information and, as most people pay 

within 24 hours using Molo online 

payments, you get paid faster! 

Having such an integrated system 

allows you to have the information and 

functionality that will really set you apart 

from your competition and enables you 

to enjoy running your business 

rather than sitting behind a 

computer crunching numbers. 

But being adaptable to 

receiving information quickly and 

sharing it with your customers 

effectively is just the start. Better 

productivity allows you to run 

your business more smoothly 

and have data readily available 

to make decisions and achieve 

goals. 

Obtaining data quickly is one 

thing, but having data protection 

is just as important. Information 

protection is a requirement for any 

business and having everything in 

one place, and not written down 

on paper, protects you and your 

patrons. Protecting sensitive data and 

access to shared records through 

integrated systems instead of manually 

recording and entering personal 

information saves time and gives 

peace of mind as there is less room for 

error. And, as information systems are 

connected, the quality of the data and 

results are better as you are less likely 

to duplicate and store outdated data. 

Having seamless data 

communication is a must in a world 

that is going forward with technology. 

When it comes down to your business, 

you want to be equipped with the 

functionality necessary to meet your 

scale, your goals and communicate with 

your systems. Integrating technology 

into your marina offers productivity 

enhancements essential to remaining 

competitive and this technology can 

replace extra employee expenses, 

minimise geographic differences, and 

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It’s no question that the future of marina management is digital. With a 30% 

increase in boat sales since the pandemic, the rise of a younger, more techsavvy 

boating community is among us. Marinas are now expected to meet 

the digital era with easy digital communication and the ability to transact 

online. Marinalife has risen to the challenge. Izabella Dickson tells us how 

Marinalife saw the technology gap 

within the industry and knew it was time 

to deliver a fully integrated experience 

for its customers. Marinalife has been a 

key resource for boaters and marinas 

through its curated digital content, 

quarterly lifestyle 

magazine and 

online travel 

tools since 

2000. In 2022, 

the company 

realigned its 

focus with 

technology at 

the forefront 

and completed 

a major rebrand 

to provide 

innovative 

digital tools and 

resources for 

marinas and 

boaters. 

Marinalife 

now offers a 

management 

software platform 

– Marinalife 

Manager – that 

seamlessly 

connects the dots between marina 

customers and a marina’s bottom 

line. The new product, launched in 

June 2022, empowers marinas while 

maximising profits and streamlining the 

boater experience. Marinalife Manager 

combines three key marina systems 

into one easy solution: Dock Resource 

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and Customer Management. 

Dock Resource Management 

Dock resource management 

maximises profits by putting boats in 

recommended slips and enabling you to 

view an accurate representation of your 

marina on any given day, including: 

• Arrivals and departures 

• Boater and slip information 

• Float plans and much more... 

Financial Management 

The management suite puts all of 

your financial data in one place for 

streamlined daily operations and easy 

reporting: 

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invoicing 

• Bookkeeping and accounting 

• Encrypted and PCI compliant 

Customer Management 

With a customer management system 

you can easily communicate with 

boaters and store all of their information 

in one convenient place: 

• Centralised customer database 

• Seamless direct communication 

• Broadcast messaging 

Marinalife Manager empowers marinas 

with unparalleled customer service, as 

well as advanced operations support. 

It’s a cloud-based management tool 

that helps recoup missed revenue, 

reduce operational costs and provide a 

personalised customer experience. 

Marinalife Manager joins Snag- 

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slip reservation service, as a 

Marinalife company. In tandem 

with the new product offering, 

Snag-A-Slip’s reservation system 

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an easy process from booking to 

post-departure. 

Marinalife Manager and 

Snag-A-Slip both align to 

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“Mia and Mateo” 

and the smart marina 

A smart marina system introduces a flexible automated process from the 

boater’s first contact with the marina to his/her stay and use of services. Let’s 

explore the experiences of Mia and Mateo, boaters visiting a smart marina, to 

see how the Marina Master solution covers an automated reservation process, 

berthing payment, boat arrival, stay at the marina, extra services and final 

departure. 

Smart reservation: The digital process 

begins when Mia makes an online berth 

reservation via the marina home page. 

She completes a reservation form 

that has been customised to suit the 

marina. The manager is immediately 

informed about the reservation via the 

mobile Marina Master app, he accepts 

it and confirms the boat’s arrival. Mateo 

and Mia request berth assistance via 

their mobile device ahead of arrival 

and are helped at the dock by marina 

personnel. Immediately after the 

reservation confirmation, the boat is 

on a system that is visible to all on-site 

Marina Master users. 

Advanced invoicing: Upon arrival, 

Mateo and Mia receive a welcome 

email that outlines the marina services, 

service level agreement and basic 

terms and conditions. Mateo orders a 

boat lift and painting from his mobile 

and Mia orders coffee and newspapers. 

Marina staff trigger automatically 

generated invoices and send them 

to Mia and Mateo so that they can 

confirm, sign and pay. 

Automated contract creation: As 

Mateo and Mia are regular visitors, 

Mateo automatically receives a 

contract by email that can be signed 

digitally. The contract is pre-filled 

with his customer data and Mateo 

can review it, along with the terms 

and condition. Mateo and Mia can 

also select optional services, such 

as power or water connections at 

the pedestals, car parking and more. 

Mateo is asked to sign each page of 

the contract and upload additional 

documents, such as insurance policy 

etc. He can also add comments. Marina 

staff are automatically informed that 

a new contract has been signed and 

confirmed, and can read Mateo’s 

remarks or requests. The fee for the 

contract and utilities is automatically 

invoiced and processed in General 

Ledger. 

Berthing control: During Mateo and 

Mia’s stay in the marina the dockhands 

will regularly check whether the boat 

is berthed or not. This can be done 

in several ways. For example, using 

CCTV cameras or performing regular 

dock walks. On the day of departure, 

Mateo and Mia can simply leave with 

no need to tell the reception desk. The 

Marina Master application automatically 

records the departure and marks 

the berth as empty on the system. 

After every departure, Mateo and Mia 

automatically receive a thank you email 

from the marina inviting them to share 

their experience and suggestions. 

Unique customer relationship: 

The boater’s journey through a smart 

marina results in improved boater 

experience and increased loyalty. Mia 

and Mateo have peace of mind knowing 

that their expectations will always be 

met. The marina management team is 

able to keep its promises. 

The Marina Master team is constantly 

developing new smart features. “Every 

experience with our customers is a 

goldmine for our strategy,” says CEO 

Vesna Pavlovic. Happy customers 

include Darrell Barnett CMM, marina 

manager at Soldiers Point Marina in 

Australia (pictured) and Kevin Lussier 

CMM, regional manager Ocean Havens 

District Waterfront Properties, USA. 

“One of the best things that we 

have done this past year was to work 

with the Marina Master team to move 

our seasonal contracts to automated 

processing. This one example of the 

automated process has saved us a lot 

of time by no longer having to scan and 

upload the agreements, and the fact 

that you can email all our agreements 

by a click of the button is amazing,” 

says Lussier. 

Barnett comments: “The best thing 

about it is how versatile, cooperative 

and diversified the app is and, to 

date, Marina Master has met all our 

expectations. The software not only 

improves the day to day operations, 

but is saving me thousands of dollars a 

year in operational costs.” 

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Maximising occupancy 

– the smart way 

Marinas are gateways for boosting tourism revenue and, by functioning 

properly and offering a warm welcome, they have direct and positive impact 

on the local economy. It is, therefore, essential for harbour managers to have 

streamlined management systems in place that meet the needs of today’s 

boaters. 

Created in 2017, Nauticspot is a 

young French company based in 

Montpellier and Antibes in the South 

of France that helps marinas to 

optimise their management on several 

levels: berth supervision; safety; and 

economic and tourism development. 

Nauticspot founder, Jeremy Ladoux, 

realised there was a shortfall in 

marinas due to a lack of technology 

and he set sail as a pioneer in smart 

berth management. The company 

is now working with more than 60 

marina partners. 

From pen and paper... 

to smart marinas 

Ladoux first became aware that marinas 

were in need of a management update 

when he was sailing around the island 

of Corsica. He was looking forward to 

mooring up in marinas when he realised 

that the managers didn’t have current 

occupancy information so didn’t know 

what berths were available. This meant 

he either received negative replies or 

had to wait hours for a response to his 

stopover request. 

The Nauticspot smart sensor (inset left) 

detects whether or not a berth is occupied 

and relays the information to the marina 

office. 

He asked 

himself why 

the marina 

managers didn’t 

have berth 

occupancy data 

in real-time 

and set about 

to put this right 

with a system 

that innovates and Jeremy Ladoux 

improves the sailing 

experience for boaters 

and harbour managers. Here’s the 

outdated traditional system – often a 

five-step (minimum) process: 

1 Manual inventory 

A member of staff walks around the 

docks with pen and paper to note which 

berths are available or occupied. This 

is a time consuming task, especially at 

large marinas. 

The same process is applied in 

the swing mooring area, but the staff 

member goes out in a boat to make the 

inventory and check on all the buoys. 

This can involve the use of fuel causing 

release of hydrocarbons. 

2 Updating marina software 

Once the inventory is finished, another 

manual update is needed to refresh 

the marina software. This will be out of 

date as soon as the first boat leaves the 

marina. 

3 Calling ‘missing’ boaters 

Marina staff need to contact boaters 

who didn’t inform them that they were 

leaving their berths. The management 

needs this information, along with the 

return date, so as to be able to reassign 

the berth when they receive stopover 

requests. Unfortunately, once at sea, 

boaters are often tough to reach. 

4 More software updating 

Another update is required when the 

departure and return dates for the 

‘missing’ boaters is ascertained. 

5 Check on available berths to 

answer stopover requests 

When a berth is requested by a visiting 

boater, a physical check might be 

needed to ensure the berth is available 

as the morning inventory will be out of 

date. 

This method is a recommended 

solution to ensure the visitor will be 

well-positioned. During high season, 

this management process is repeated a 



few 

times 

every day 

so as to reach 

maximum berth 

occupancy. 

Achieving maximum 

berth occupancy 

Nauticspot helps marinas to achieve 

maximum occupancy by offering a 

smart management system. Smart 

sensors to detect the presence or 

absence of a boat at each berth are 

wireless, fixed to the docks, and linked 

either to Nauticspot software or preexisting 

software e.g. Harbour Assist, 

Pandora, SmartWater, Seaport and 

others. 

The software displays an interactive 

map, creating new opportunities to 

boost income from transient boaters, 

and collects different types of 

data. Boaters are guaranteed to find 

their berth available when they return 

to port and, to take things even further 

by providing a high level of security, a 

signal is sent to the boater when the 

boat leaves its berth. 

Nauticspot has continued to innovate 

in real-time berth supervision with a 

brand new solution called Marina View. 

This 

computer 

vision 

solution comprises 

synchronised 

cameras working with AI 

to supervise the water area, 

detecting identified events like boat 

departures or arrivals. This solution can 

be extended to other applications e.g. 

intrusion detection or speed control in 

order to reduce incidents in the marina 

basin. 

Marina View is tailor made for the 

marine environment and offers the 

following: 

• Certified quality IP68 

• 1 berth = 1 sensor 

• Wireless ioT system 

• Quick to install features 

• Encrypted Lo-Ra network 

• Long-range and low consumption 

signal 

• Ultra-resistant materials (antivandalism 

and impact protection) 

• 5-year warranty 

• A mobile app 

The mobile app 

The Nauticspot app enables all 

administrative tasks to be accomplished 

remotely. From the dashboard, staff can 

manage all the information released to 

users as in a digital marina. A safety 

module helps to ensure boater safety. 

The marina manager can also promote 

the destination by highlighting events, 

activities etc. The app is branded with 

the name of the marina or harbour 

entity - “Port de Saint-Tropez”, “Marina 

de Valencia”, “SPL Ports de Menton”. 

The mobile app is also supported 

by presence sensors – when a boater 

leaves a berth, he receives a mobile 

alert no later than 20 minutes after 

departure. He is invited to respond, 

giving his return date before he is out of 

contact when at sea. The harbour office 

is thus automatically informed about 

berth availability and can increase 

visitor berth capacity. 

The marina manager receives 

statistics relating to navigation flows 

that can be used to change perspective 

and better improve management. For 

example, some marinas establish 

incentive schemes to reward the most 

active sailors. 

Optimising management 

benefits 

Marinas are now taking full advantage 

of technology that was previously 

reserved for very specific industries. 

IoT (Internet of Things) brings a 

better quality service offering to 

yachtsmen while also reducing marina 

management costs. Optimising marina 

management is the best way to boost 

marina activity and enhance the 

attractiveness of coastal cities. 

Here’s how smart marinas benefit by 

installing Nauticspot equipment: 

• Reduced costs 

Berth and mooring field real-time 

supervision saves times and can 

reduce fuel costs. 

• Stopovers 

Real-time supervision increases 

marina berth capacity and efficiency, 

and available berths can be quickly 

assigned to visitors. Thanks to the 

mobile app, boaters can tell the office 

when they are leaving and returning 

with just two clicks. The marina office 

knows the precise availability period for 

each berth. 

• Economic solution 

The cost of purchasing a presence 

sensor is covered by revenue from 

the very first visitor to each berth; an 

immediate return on investment. 

• Circular and blue economy 

upgrading 

By increasing berth capacity, 

Nauticspot boosts local tourism 

and enhances nearby economic 

development. 

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Sign-up surge for 

marina platform 

Pick a Pier, the AI-driven platform for connecting boaters and marinas, gained 

over 30 new marina sign-ups in the first quarter of this year. They join marinas 

across Europe already making good use of the platform. 

New signings include: Emsworth 

Yacht Harbour (UK); Marina di San 

Lorenzo (Italy); the 830-berth Port de 

La Baule Le Pouliguen (France); Marina 

de Lagos (Portugal); Jachthaven 

Waterkant (the Netherlands); and Real 

Club Náutico Castellón (Spain). 

Marina Punta Verde, Italy (top) and Emsworth 

Yacht Harbour, UK (above). 

One particular benefit of the Pick 

a Pier platform for marinas is the 

inclusive payment service that makes 

the lives of both boaters and marina 

staff easier and enables the marinas to 

provide a fast, smooth service. 

Giorgio Ardito, president of Marina 

Uno, comments: “We are excited to get 

onboard with Pick a Pier especially to 

help in communicating with our existing 

berth holders and promoting the marina 

to new visitors.” 

Tom Marfleet, marina manager at 

Emsworth, 

notes: “We 

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to using Pick a 

Pier to help us 

optimise our 

berth availability 

and reduce 

admin burden 

for both us and 

our boaters.” 

Pick a 

Pier CEO, 

Idan Cohen, 

explains: “Our 

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make boating 

more accessible, convenient and 

sustainable. Marinas using Pick a Pier 

are able to offer an increased level of 

customer communications and service, 

resulting in maximised profitability. It also 

allows marinas to provide boaters with 

quick responses, excellent customer 

service and easy access to berthing.” 

Phase one 

portal 

release 

Pacsoft International announced 

the release of the first phase 

of its new customer portal app 

at the Marinas22 conference 

and exhibition in May. The 

app bridges the gap between 

the marina and its customers 

and offers a gateway for 

communication. 

The portal allows customers 

to enter/edit details, including 

customer and vessel information, 

and upload certificates and 

similar documentation. It provides 

functionality for agreement 

acceptance, allowing contracts, 

work orders or similar documents to 

be sent to customers while the user 

is validated through the app sign-in 

to accept or decline the agreement. 

The acceptance, along with user 

validation data, is instantly recorded 

against the customer account. 

The customer portal would not be 

complete without a communication 

layer, which provides both bulk and 

individual messaging. It allows twoway 

communication between the 

marina and the customer without 

additional SMS costs. PacsoftNG 

will maintain a complete history 

of all communication for future 

reference. 

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“We are excited to have new marinas 

onboard with Pick a Pier and know they 

will instantly benefit from optimised 

operations and unlocking berths to 

accommodate boaters. By joining Pick 

a Pier, these marinas have access 

to boaters and berth holders in real 

time using our intuitive platform that 

provides a new level of transparency, 

communication and profitability.” 

The Pick a Pier platform also includes 

the exclusive boater loyalty programme, 

Popeye Sail Club, created to provide 

the most passionate boaters with a 

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European boost 

Launching the marine 

fast charger at Sant 

Carles Marina, Spain. 

Canadian club 

buys stacker 

crane 

Mission Group has purchased a 

customised eight-ton all-electric 

semi-automated Capria top-running 

stacker crane for its Aqua Boat Club 

on Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, BC, 

Canada. 

The machine, which will be installed 

in a clubhouse due to open in spring 

2023, will serve vessels up to 35ft 

(10.6m) and 17,600lbs (8,000kg). 

To retain the community’s waterfront 

view, the 30,160ft² (2,802²) drystack 

building will be positioned away from 

the shoreline. 

for electric charging 

UK-based electric boat charging entrepreneur Aqua superPower installed 

its first marine fast charger in Spain in May and also played a prime role in 

“powering up” the Venice Boat Show. 

MDL Sant Carles Marina at the mouth 

of the River Ebro near the town of La 

Ràpita – the first marina in Spain to 

install Tesla electric car chargers – has 

also become the first Spanish marina to 

join the Aqua superPower network. 

“Given the urgent need to reduce 

carbon emissions, marinas, ports and 

harbours are looking to incorporate 

sustainable technologies and practices 

into their operations to reduce pollution 

and mitigate their environmental 

impact,” said Sant Carles general 

manager Nicolás González. “We have 

always aimed to lead the way and 

our decision to be the first in Spain to 

join the Aqua superPower network, is 

to become a leading destination for 

electric boats and the first charging hub 

along the Catalonian coast marine fast 

charging corridor.” 

Aqua superPower CEO, Alex 

Bamberg, commented: “This installation 

is the realisation of Aqua superPower’s 

recent partnership with the Catalan 

Association of Tourist Marinas 

(ACPET). We are delighted to be 

working with MDL Sant Carles Marina 

as the first in Spain and Catalonia to 

join Aqua’s fast charge network. This 

also fits well into our partnership with 

MDL Marinas Group.” 

“Access to charging that provides a 

reliable ‘plug and charge’ experience 

and offers features like charge point 

visibility, is essential for boat owners if 

they are to develop the confidence to 

transition to electric boats,” he added. 

The company also had a notable 

presence at this year’s Venice Boat 

Show by teaming up with Italian charge 

point manufacturer, e-concept, as 

technical partners. They installed 20 

marine chargers within the historic 

Arsenale. 

Electric boats featured prominently 

in the boat show programme, with 36 

electric boats on display and several 

significant world premieres announced. 

The show also hosted its second 

E-Regatta, an endurance competition 

between a range of electric boats. 

Aqua superPower introduced its fast 

charge network at the Venice Boat 

Show back in 2021. Since then, it has 

expanded across Italy, France, Canada 

and the USA, together with the UK’s 

first charging network in Plymouth. In 

Italy, the company has installations in 

Venice, Portofino and along the Italian 

Riviera and a roll-out along the shores 

of Lake Maggiore begins this year. 

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Capria machinery. The crane will keep 

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Vacuum sewage system 

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Flovac has designed the sewerage system that will serve both buildings and 

vessels at the new Gran Marina del Estrecho in Algeciras in the south of Spain. 

A single vacuum station and a 

network of pipes will be installed at 

shallow depths allowing wastewater to 

be transported from each discharge 

point in the buildings and each 

pump-out point on the pontoons. 

Waste will flow into the municipal 

wastewater network, located outside 

the concession. Not only does this 

facilitate the movement and disposal of 

such water, but it also reduces the cost 

of transport vehicles. Megayachts will 

be able to empty their sewage tanks at 

their own berths. 

A second network of pipes will 

handle bilge water. Water with traces of 

hydrocarbons that may be found near 

the fuel station will also be transported 

via this network – into a second tank 

located at the vacuum station. In the 

vacuum station itself, the hydrocarbons 

are separated before being discharged 

into the municipal sewer. This facilitates 

the municipality’s work and helps 

protect the ecosystem. 

The vacuum sewage system will 

allow Gran Marina del Estrecho to meet 

the highest standards of environmental 

protection. Indeed, thanks to the 

vacuum, even if there is a crack in 

the pipe, there will be no discharge of 

sewage or bilge water and pollution 

is thus avoided. Any air ingress into 

the system will be detected by the 

vacuum station and swiftly repaired. 

Gran Marina del Estrecho is set to be 

one of Europe’s leading Mediterranean 

marinas and an exceptional base for 

superyachts. It will have 80 berths of 

30-100m (98-330ft) and two moorings 

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Aqua superPower, UK 40 

Bellingham Marine, USA 7, 9 & 11 

Bluewater 

Marine & Dock, USA 46 

Capria, Argentina 40 

Conolift by Kropf Industrial, 

Canada 17 

DrySta, Spain 54 

DualDocker, Austria 10 

EcoPile, USA 44 

Flovac, Spain 59 

GH Cranes & Components, 

Spain 52 

Gigieffe, Italy 52 

Golden Manufacturing, USA 16 

IBEX, USA 43 

IWMC, Portugal 

30 

Ingemar, Italy 14 

Inland & Coastal 

Marina Systems, UK & Ireland 20 

Inmare, Italy 36 

Lindley, Portugal 38 

Marex, Croatia 40 

Marina Frapa, Croatia 21 

Marina Master by IRM, Slovenia 56 

Marina Projects, UK 60 

MARINAGo by 

Scribble Software, USA 37 

Marinalife, USA 38 

Marine Project, Spain 27 

Marinetek, Finland 4 

Martini Marinas, Italy 18 

METSTRADE 2022, 

Netherlands 24 

Molo, USA 51 

Monaco Smart & 

Sustainable Marina, Monaco 18 

Pacsoft, New Zealand 40 

PierPump by Vogelsang, 

Germany 8 

Ronautica, Spain 48 

Roodberg - a brand of Frisian 

Industries, Netherlands 57 

SF Marina System, Sweden 2 

Seaflex, Sweden 6 

Seijsener, Netherlands 46 

Superior Group, Australia 56 

ThruFlow, Canada 56 

Twinwood by Soprefa, 

Portugal 54 

Walcon Marine, UK 12 

Wiggins Lift Co, USA 48 

Boosting berths in 

Roskilde 

Roskilde Havn (Harbour), around 65km (40mi) west of Copenhagen, Denmark 

recently installed a 240m (787ft) SF Marina floating concrete dock. The 

expansion provides wave dampening protection and offers mooring for over 

40 vessels. 

Installed by SF Pontona, 

the layout comprises a 105m 

(344ft) long x 3m (10ft) wide 

angled dock and a walkway, 

made up of six SF1024 

pontoons, that adds 12 slips. 

This terminates at the centre 

of a straight 135m (443ft) 

long x 6m (20ft) dock section 

of seven SF1040 pontoons 

offering 30 moorings. All finger 

piers are 10m (33ft) long to 

serve a wide range of vessel 

lengths. 

Large vessels can be 

moored parallel to the dock 

on the fjord side and a new 

angled section that dampens 

wave action has also been 

connected to an older part of 

the marina. 

Established in 1972, 

Roskilde Havn offers ramp 

and crane launching, 310 wet 

berths and a marine service 

centre. It hosts sailing and 

rowing clubs and a Viking 

ship museum. The fjord itself 

has 30 islands and inlets 

to explore and is a Danish 

national park. 

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Platinum pedestals for Southport: 

Marine Technologies (M-Tech) has delivered five 

990 Platinum superyacht service pedestals for 

Southport Yacht Club’s new $9 million superyacht 

facility on the Gold Coast. The pedestals offer 

a direct connection capacity of up to 600 Amps. 

The new docks, built by Superior Jetties, cater 

for vessels up to 130m (430ft) in length but 

sensible infrastructure needed to be in place to 

accommodate smaller vessels if needed. 

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