Key Players and Challenges in Eco-Navigation: The Role of Marinas and Anchorage Sites

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

These meetings will bring together marine protected area managers, stakeholders from the water sports industry, port managers, scientists, and startups in the sector to discuss:

• What environmental initiatives have been implemented in ports?
• What stakeholders, activities, and modes of transportation are involved around and departing from the port?
• Port facilities for ship reception and dry docking: Where do we stand?
• Anchorage Sites and ZMELs: A Bridge to 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 and varied water sports activities, offering new experiences and new types of equipment.

After a few legs of the voyage, 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.