Relays & challenges of eco-navigation: the role of marinas and anchorages

This event will take place in person at two interconnected sites,the University of South Brittany (UBS) in Lorientandthe University of Montpellier.

These meetings will bring together marine protected area managers and stakeholders from the nautical sector, port managers, scientists, and start-ups in the sector to discuss:

• What environmental initiatives have been implemented in ports?
• What are the key players, practices, and mobility patterns around and from the port?
• Port reception and repair facilities: where do we stand?
• Anchorages and ZMELs: relays for eco-friendly navigation? 

Marinas are key players in the ecological transition of boating. Their initiatives and commitments to sustainable boating are multiplying, both through the implementation of programs and in their role as conveyors of values to boaters. Marinas are also home to many operators of diverse and varied water sports activities, offering new practices and new equipment.

After a few trips, once they arrive at their anchorage, these areas also become the site of measures to protect the marine environment, through the implementation of new frameworks, new technologies with less impact, and awareness-raising initiatives.