Now in its 154th edition, Marina World features fresh voices from across the global marina industry, with stories spanning Türkiye, Fiji, Sweden, Spain, Egypt and the Falkland Islands. Covering marina development, sustainability, resilience, software and operations, this issue also features the magazine’s first-ever joint interview with marina managers from New Zealand and California.

On the cover:

  • Are Swedish marinas anti-consolidation? Patrick Norén explains why Sweden stands apart from the global trend of marina consolidation, exploring the country’s ownership model, cultural mindset and the emergence of new commercial players.
  • Floating philosophy: Could treating water as a foundation for construction reshape waterfront living? Wael Juju looks at floating properties, the value they can create and the regulatory questions they raise.
  • From bottle caps to pedestals: Marina World speaks to Marconn’s Paula and Miquel Vilanova about building a power pedestal business from recycled ocean plastics, manufacturing challenges, customer demand and future expansion.
  • Fijian frontiers: Port Denarau CEO Cynthia Rasch reveals how the unique island marina has innovated and adapted to become a standout destination in the South Pacific.

More inside the issue:

  • Introducing West Istanbul Marina: A decade and a half of growth has transformed the facility into one of the eastern Mediterranean’s leading superyacht destinations. Patrick Norén highlights how it balances technical services with environmental initiatives.
  • Growing the marina industry through Metstrade: The Dutch company Inter Boat Marinas shares their perspectives on the future of marinas and the value Metstrade brings to the industry.
  • Redeveloping New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor: Nicole Shaw explains how the Louisiana marina has performed through five years of operation as a real-world example of resilient design following Hurricane Katrina.
  • Cooperation and innovation in the eastern Med: Marina World speaks to Ataköy Marina general manager Artun Ertem about the growth of Türkiye’s marina industry, regional cooperation and his role as chairman of the country’s Marine Tourism Association.
  • Better software for boat service: Boats break – it’s as true as death and taxes. Kenneth Richards focuses on how the right operational architecture turns repair and maintenance into a significant revenue driver.
  • A marina for the Falklands? Patrick Norén hears from Zachary Franklin of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation and marine engineer Gosse de Boer about plans for a full-service marina in the remote South Atlantic archipelago.
  • Reimagining the purpose of marinas: Securing the industry’s future means rethinking how marinas engage with stakeholders, policy and innovation; Mel Symes explores topics from Germany’s boating market to AI solutions.
  • Egypt’s marina sector sets sail: Vladislav Vorotnikov explores Egypt’s ambitions to become a leading yachting destination through new marina investment, expanding infrastructure and the growth of supporting marine services.
  • From parks to pontoons: Calum Gray of Elite Dynamics shares how experience in holiday park management software created the foundation for its expansion into marina operations as customer needs evolved.
  • Westhaven meets Marina del Rey: In the first article of its kind in Marina World, Gareth Wilson of Westhaven Marina and Jackie Zolnierowicz of Marina del Rey discuss their experiences of leadership, environmental stewardship, local government partnerships and community engagement.
  • News: Global updates covering marina developments, construction, expansions, investments, certifications and proposed projects across Europe, the Middle East, North America, the Caribbean, Africa and Australia.
  • Sales and acquisitions: Transactions across Spain, Italy, California, Queensland, Virginia, England, Iowa, Indiana and New York, including recapitalisations, portfolio acquisitions and major investment activities.
  • Products & Services: The latest innovations including dock finishing systems, mooring technology, electric cleaning vessels, floating solar canopy, AI developments, marina fast charging, floating infrastructure engineering and modular transport solutions.
  • A-Z Guide to Pontoon & Decking Advertisers: A comprehensive directory showcasing manufacturers, suppliers and specialists providing pontoons, decking systems, construction and waterfront infrastructure solutions for projects of every scale.

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Read more in Marina World Issue 154.