In its inaugural edition, Marina World presents The State of Marinas 2026, a new publication under its parent company, SuperYacht Times. The State of Marinas 2026 delivers eight in-depth reports on the major talking points shaping the global marina industry, with an expanded Suppliers and Services Guide for marina professionals.
- What a difference a decade makes: Jason Spalding analyses the sector’s growth cycle, sustainable transition, capital interest and how around 1,200 marinas and boatyards have changed hands over the past decade, with nearly 300 transactions last year.
- Sustainability, digitalisation, automation: Peter Wallbank reviews progress in environmental management, marina digitalisation and automated boat handling, including developments in waste and pollution control, certification systems and lifting solutions.
- Pontoon manufacturing & supply chains: Patrick Norén discusses the industrial processes behind pontoon production, supported by insights from leading manufacturers worldwide: Lindley Marinas in Portugal, SF Marina in Sweden, Marinetek in Finland, Poralu/Wearth Group in France and Marine Structures in Australia.
- New builds, renovations & expansions: Marina World highlights a selection of new and stand-out marina developments, upgrades and expansions across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean and Africa.
- Who is tomorrow’s boater?: Mel Symes focuses on the challenge of identifying and reaching future boaters, as industry discussions emphasise economic impact, employment and participation figures while questions around future audiences, reputational elitism, inclusion and gathering data remain less addressed.
- Uncertainty & opportunity: Ezio Dal Maso and Alberta Longanesi Cattani assess legal and regulatory challenges, environmental and sustainability considerations, and geopolitical factors that could influence the sector’s future development.
- The evolution of waterfront development: Brianna Johann explores how marinas are evolving into multi-dimensional urban communities, with input from industry experts Luca Dini Design & Architecture in Italy, Marina Projects in United Kingdom, Marina Management & Consulting in France and Neiheiser Argyros Architects in the United Kingdom.
- The world’s biggest domestic marina market: Patrick Norén presents perspectives from GCM/ASAR, Bellingham Marine, Hazelett Marine, Morgan Marine and Golden Marine Systems on the US marina market, where institutional investment and revenue diversification continue alongside concerns over rising costs, declining revenues and regulation.
- Suppliers & Services Guide 2026: A fully revised and expanded guide featuring companies active across the marina industry, designed to support marina managers, owners and operators in identifying suitable solutions for upgrades and day-to-day operations.
Discover more in the full The State of Marinas 2026.
