Twenty-six marinas across nine countries, with ten having been acquired and refurbished in the past two years, offering 14,000 berths and serving 50,000 customers. These are just some of the figures (expected to grow) for D-Marin, a leading international group in luxury marina management.
by Chiara Risolo
From Spain to the Emirates, passing through France, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Albania, and Greece, from 2003 – the year of its foundation – to the present, there has been a succession of investments aimed at ensuring shipowners, captains, and crews an impeccable experience in terms of quality, services, and facilities.
Naturally, Italy, which, as is well known, boasts over 8,000 kilometres of coastline, plays a decisive role in the list of strategic landing places. Oliver Dörschuck, CEO of D-Marin, explained it very well: “Italy is a key market for us and represents our largest regional presence. It is at the heart of Mediterranean navigation and is home to one of the most sophisticated nautical communities in the world. It is a country that combines long-term structural demand with the opportunity to further enhance the marina experience through premium hospitality, modernisation and digital innovation“.
At present, D-Marin’s premium Italian marinas are Punta Faro, Marina degli Aregai, Marina di San Lorenzo, Marina di Varazze and Porto Mirabello, which will soon be joined by the inauguration of Marina Livorno, which will be able to accommodate yachts up to 80 metres in length.
One of the group’s key strengths is undoubtedly its ability to uphold exceptionally high standards while respecting local identity, which provides invaluable assurance, especially in Italy, the epitome of biodiversity. Additionally, there is a strong focus on digitalisation: the D-Marin app, used by over 19,300 clients, enables them to manage their stays, services, and payments before, during, and after their arrival at the marina. But that’s not all. Through the app, users can also access smart solutions developed by the group, such as Smart Sensors and Smart Pedestals, which enable remote monitoring of boats and consumption, contributing to greater safety, control and peace of mind. To date, D-Marin has installed over 10,000 Smart Sensors and more than 2,500 Smart Pedestals within its portfolio.
And then there is Latitude, the new premium membership programme for annual customers, launched as a pilot project in Turkey and set to be replicated in other marinas by the end of 2026. It was created to strengthen the sense of belonging to the D-Marin group, through an even more fluid, recognisable and integrated experience across different destinations, thanks to integration with the group’s digital ecosystem and a series of privileges designed to simplify navigation and time management in the marina. Specifically, members will benefit from a curated selection of exclusive privileges, including annual mooring benefits, additional Happy Berth Days, integrated Smart Sensors, extra days in the shipyard, additional parking, complimentary beach access where applicable, and a premium welcome gift box.
For guests sailing in the Mediterranean, including transfers to and from Italy, Latitude will reduce administrative procedures. But that’s not all: “We remain open to further investment where there is strategic consistency and the opportunity to create long-term value. We will continue to evolve our services through technology and training in hospitality, always with the same goal: a more fluid, connected, and rewarding nautical experience. This path is also supported by important group-level recognitions, in particular the EcoVadis Gold Medal, which places D-Marin among the top 2% of companies worldwide for ESG performance, demonstrating our commitment to responsible, long-term growth,” says Dörschuck.
(Marinas: If you say quality, then look at D-Marin – Barchemagazine.com – February 2026)
