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8 Jul
2026
Mediterranean
Marina Port Andratx: Real character in Mallorca's southwest
Fresh management is breathing new life into the project bringing renewed momentum and strategic vision.
6 Jul
2026
North America
The world’s biggest domestic marina market
Although there is excitement about institutional investment and revenue diversification in the US, the wider domestic market remains uneasy.
2 Jul
2026
Western Europe
Can British marinas recover electricity infrastructure costs?
British marinas are currently prohibited from making a profit on berth holders’ electricity usage, which some argue stifles investment.
1 Jul
2026
Global
Forty years of Poralu Marine
Poralu Marine began as a local, almost incidental activity to gradually become a sustainable business with its own brand.
29 Jun
2026
Global
Who is tomorrow’s boater?
The mystery of tomorrow’s boater, the challenge of reaching them and the shadow of reputational elitism remain unaddressed in the industry.
22 Jun
2026
Mediterranean
Ocibar: An innovative family business
Marina World discusses Ocibar, a network of six singular marinas in the heart of the Mediterranean, with their CEO Antonio Zaforteza.
17 Jun
2026
Australasia
Investing in Gold Coast marinas
Mayor of Gold Coast, Tom Tate, explains how the city is realising a transformative vision for its maritime industries.
15 Jun
2026
Global
The evolution of waterfront development
Modern waterfront developments increasingly function as an intersection of real estate, maritime infrastructure and social engineering.
12 Jun
2026
Africa
South Africa’s biggest inland marina
About one and a half hours south of Johannesburg lies the enormous Vaal Dam, home to South Africa's biggest custom-built inland marina.
8 Jun
2026
Mediterranean
Nice Boating Tomorrow: The future on display
The inaugural “Nice Boating Tomorrow” boat show and conference, created by Grand Pavois Organisation, took place in March this year.
2 Jun
2026
Global
Uncertainty & opportunity
Despite many things to be positive about in the global marina industry, tight regulations and geopolitical turmoil threaten growth.
26 May
2026
Africa
For community and continent
Marina World sits down with Toni Mainprize, general manager of South Africa’s Royal Cape Yacht Club.
21 May
2026
Global
Powering modern marina operations with Storable
Boat clubs, short-term rentals, dry storage optimisation and premium service offerings are all becoming key drivers of growth.
18 May
2026
Global
Pontoon manufacturing and supply chains
Behind the sleek aesthetic and calming atmosphere of marinas is a heavy and resource-intensive industrial process.
11 May
2026
Australasia
A new chapter for the Gold Coast
A new development in southern Queensland is looking to expand the area’s luxury boating infrastructure.
6 May
2026
Western Europe
Monnickendam’s marina makeover
Waterland Marina near Amsterdam is being completely revamped through a partnership with SF Marina, Seijsener, Boat Lift and i-Marina.
4 May
2026
Global
Sustainability, digitalisation, automation
With the introduction of new clean marina assessments, there has been a definite change in attitudes to what “eco” truly means.
28 Apr
2026
Australasia
Australia: A boating nation
For over a decade, Australian marina industries have been enjoying strong business conditions, and this looks set to continue.
22 Apr
2026
Asia
Why Ocean Capital Partners joined Japan’s Uraga Marina project
The project forms part of a wider mixed-use waterfront that reflects Japan’s move towards infrastructure better suited to large yachts.
20 Apr
2026
Global
What a difference a decade makes
Over the last 10 years, around 1,200 marinas and boatyards around the world have changed hands, with almost 300 being transacted last year.
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