Marinas

The latest news from around the world on marina projects and issues, infrastructure development, companies active in this sector, and more.

Marina News

Harbour wall wave energy system enters full-size trials

2025-07-29T09:46:00+01:00

GEPS Techno and Legendre Group launch Dikwe wave energy project in France

Install your own lighthouse

2025-07-29T09:42:00+01:00

Pillar and Post’s ‘lighthouse’ bollards deliver a stylish and practical way to enhance marinas, jetties, and waterfront environments

Walcon’s dodecagon pontoons transform UK marina

2025-07-29T09:42:00+01:00

Many natural harbours or former quarry workings have natural obstructions that are just too expensive or difficult to dig out. Walcon Marine came up with an attractive solution

Vietnam charts a course toward yachting tourism: Marinetek’s Southeast Asia director details five-year development plan

2025-07-29T09:39:00+01:00

Vietnam’s five-year yachting plan signals a shift toward nautical tourism, says Marinetek’s Ruurd Van Putten

Unlocking the marina sector: innovation, investment, and the push for integration

2025-07-29T09:36:00+01:00

The marina industry is undergoing a sea change. Once fragmented and under the radar, it’s now riding a wave of investment, tech disruption, and growing demand. Industry veteran Tom Mukamal offers a rare insider’s take on this high-stakes transformation

New underwater camera improves mooring chain inspection

2025-07-22T14:18:00+01:00

Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Viewpoint3 has developed a new full-frame underwater camera that gives fast, 60-megapixel images of underwater moorings and can even detect hairline cracks

Affordable hydrogen at the quayside comes closer

2025-07-22T14:16:00+01:00

Advances in the catalysts for electrolysis, new low-cost containers and a huge upscale in production means marinas will soon be offering cheap bottled hydrogen

BR Marinas sets course for strategic growth in Brazil

2025-07-22T14:15:00+01:00

With full ownership consolidated under new leadership, Latin America’s largest marina network is doubling down on Brazil’s vast coastal potential—focusing on sustainable expansion, premium services, and community impact

Could mangroves offer a natural solution to marina wave attenuation?

2025-07-22T14:11:00+01:00

New research shows mangrove breakwaters could cut wave energy by up to 80%, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional sea defences.

What lies beneath - New regulations threaten fuel tank upgrades

2025-07-22T14:10:00+01:00

Regulatory changes may preclude marinas from replacing old in-ground fuel storage tanks with more of the same

Cincinnati marina treading water, no construction date set four years after approval

2025-07-18T07:43:00+01:00

A riverfront marina in Cincinnati remains stalled four years after approval, as it awaits regulatory clearance tied to overdue engineering studies—despite the developer pushing ahead without a contract since winning the bid in 2021

Updated “Introduction to Sustainability in Marinas” platform now live

2025-07-16T09:24:00+01:00

The Introduction to Sustainability in Marinas platform has been newly updated and expanded, offering a practical gateway into the fast-evolving world of sustainable marina management.