Media, News and Articles from the Marine Industry

ICOMIA Marina Group meeting in South Africa

2012-05-03T17:15:31Z

I recently attended the ICOMIA Marinas Group (IMG) meeting in Cape Town, South Africa as the representative of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Also in attendance, representatives from several member states of the European Union as well as representatives from Turkey, Australia, Croatia and South Africa.

100 Fundamental Truths about the Marina Industry

2012-04-10T12:52:00Z

In 2008, Neil Ross consolidated a comprehensive document and presentation detailing the over 100 fundamental truths about marina industry. Titled “Fundamental Truths About Marinas, Past, Present, and Future” the paper was presented at the University of Wisconsin’s 34th National Dock and Marinas on October 15th, 2008. MMS felt that these fundamental truths about the marina industry, which are still relevant today, were worth sharing.

Going Mobile - Web Access has changed, has your Website?

2012-02-20T16:06:15Z

We are updating Crown Bay Marina’s website with StudioRod, who recently updated the MMS site. I wanted to share with you what we’ve learned about how people are accessing the marina’s website and the design approach we are taking for the upgrade.

MMS represents the NMMA in the IMG

2012-02-16T20:03:52Z

Had enough Acronyms?? Let me explain. Marina Management Services, Inc. (MMS) represents the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the International Council of Marine Industry Association's Marina Group (IMG). What is IMG?

NEW SUPERYACHT DOCKAGE IN BVI

2012-02-16T17:14:00Z

In June of 2011, MMS was contracted by the BVI Ports Authority to assist in the design and creation of a marketing and operations program. The BVIPA has built a dock for cruise ship tenders and excursions which was utilized for superyachts during the 2010 winter season. The BVIPA contacted MMS to discuss ways of increasing occupancy at the facility. MMS conducted a site visit, created an outline of tasks, and assisted in the implementation of the reccomendations. Below is the press release announcing the project during the height of the 2012 winter season. For more information on the project, or to discuss how MMS can assist with your marina please contact Tim Keogh at tim@marinamanagement.com

Top Trends in Mega Yacht Marinas - Yacht Essentials

2012-02-16T16:35:20Z

This article, by Carol Bareuther, was published in Yacht Essentials on November 1, 2011. Carol did an excellent job of sourcing information from the major marina operation and design firms actively working with Mega Yacht marinas. I was interviewed for the article, and my published comments are found below. Check out the entire article at Yacht Essentials.

Planning on Purpose: A Guide to Marina Development

2012-02-15T22:54:00Z

This White Paper, by Tim Keogh, was published in Boating Industry Magazine, January 2008, as a special insert on Water Access. The future of water access depends on the usefulness of existing and new facilities. The success of these facilities relies heavily upon developing and maintaining the physical infrastructure. Therefore, preserving existing water access facilities and growing water access with new facilities require a well-thought-out plan for development.

Why Making Rate Deals is Bad for Your Marina

2012-02-15T21:25:18Z

This article, by Dennis Kissman, was published in Marina Dock Age – April 2010. The rates that marinas charge customers and tenants are fundamental to making a profit. Whether the rates are for a dry slip, wet slip, or services rendered, rates and how management and staff portray them will ultimately determine how your current and future customers view your marina.

A safe fuel dock is also an environmentally friendly one.

2012-02-15T21:24:20Z

When I was first asked to write a marina operations article with an environmental theme, I thought I was the wrong person to ask. Don’t get me wrong—I’m as concerned about the environment as most people but definitely am not one of these go green and save the planet fanatics. This did get me thinking about what to write on and after some thought I have come to the conclusion that I am more in tuned with the environment than I first thought and you may be also.

If your marina operates a fuel dock and does so in a safe manner then by default you are conscious of the environment surrounding that fuel dock. Technically, it is impossible to safely operate a fuel dock fuel and storage facility and not be sensitive to the environment. The more safety conscious you are in handling fuel; the more sensitive you are to the environment.