Challenges and Opportunities in Eco-Navigation: The Role of Marina Facilities and Anchorages

The event will take place in person at two locations connected via a live video link:the University of South Brittany (UBS) in Lorientandthe University of Montpellier.

These meetings will bring together managers of marine protected areas, stakeholders from the boating industry, port managers, scientists, and startups in the sector to discuss:

• What environmental initiatives have been implemented in ports?
• What stakeholders, activities, and traffic flow around and from the port?
• Where do we stand on port reception and dry-docking facilities?
• Anchorage Sites and Marine Ecological Areas: A Step Toward Eco-Navigation? 

Marinas play a vital role in the ecological transition of the boating industry. Their initiatives and commitments to sustainable boating are on the rise, both through the implementation of programs and in their role as advocates for these values among boaters. Marinas are also home to numerous operators of diverse water sports activities, offering new experiences and new equipment.

After a few stops, once we arrive at the anchorage, these locations also serve as sites for marine environmental protection efforts, through the implementation of new frameworks and new, less impactful technologies, as well as public awareness campaigns.