More than 10,000 vessels berthing across D-Marin marinas in the Mediterranean and Gulf regions are now equipped with smart sensors, part of an effort to strengthen safety and response protocols. Powered by the Sense4Boat platform, the system provides real-time monitoring of risks such as fire, battery overheating, water ingress and unauthorised movement.
D-Marin has reported that over 90% of eligible boat owners have already adopted the sensor technology. With the system in place, customers and marina teams receive instant alerts through the D-Marin App, which enables immediate action around the clock.
On average, more than 200 critical alerts are resolved or investigated each month. Marina teams remain on standby 24/7 and are trained to respond, regardless of whether vessels are in dry dock or berthed.
Matthias Gehring, Chief Digital Officer at D-Marin stated: “Safety is a top priority for every boat owner, and at D-Marin, we’re committed to setting new standards in vessel protection. Our smart sensors detect potential issues in real time, and our marina teams are ready to act immediately, day or night. This combination of technology and responsiveness gives our customers the peace of mind that their vessel is always in safe hands.”
Several customers have shared how the technology has helped prevent incidents. At D-Marin Lefkas in Greece, the owner of S/Y Zephyros received a battery temperature warning while onboard:
“Our battery compartment was covered by sails and canvases waiting to be fitted. While sitting in the saloon, I received a notification that the battery temperature had exceeded fifty degrees. We cleared the cabin and discovered one battery was extremely hot and boiling. Despite being right there, we hadn’t noticed the problem. The sensor saved us from what could have been a disaster.”
In Croatia, the owner of Mar.co E-Motion 36 berthed at D-Marin Borik described how the bilge sensor alerted them on 16 August 2024:
“Given the weight of our twin Mercury 600hp engines, our RIB sits slightly elevated at the bow, so at first glance everything looked fine. But when the sensor triggered again, we knew something was wrong. Thanks to the marina’s swift action, they discovered water ingress, and the boat was hauled out before any serious damage occurred.”
A similar account came from Turkey, where the owner of Selma at D-Marin Turgutreis received a late-night notification:
“Late one evening, our bilge sensor sent an alarm through the app. The marina team responded immediately, checked our boat, and found water coming in. Thanks to the timely alert, they prevented what could have been significant damage.”
In another incident in Croatia, the owner of Oscar, whose yacht was in dry dock at D-Marin Tribunj, was protected from battery overheating:
“During routine servicing, our yacht was on dry dock when the marina team received an alert about a potential battery overheating issue. Their swift action – disconnecting the shore power and addressing the problem – prevented what could have been a serious incident.”
