This book is essential reading for anyone engaged in the multi-billion dollar marina industry. Everyone, whether experienced marina operator, designer, developer or indeed anyone with an interest in refurbishing an existing property will find a wealth of information within the chapters. Readers are provided with a snapshot of the marina industry today and a look at tomorrow's information technology developments that will be pivotal to the success of the marina of the future.It gives detailed information on what a marina developer/designer should consider, when designing a new marina.In addition to compiling data that will be not found elsewhere - including global marina maps (showing 17300 marinas), the book explores in some depth the environmental issues in siting and designing marinas.This Book is been used as the primary textbook , by the University of IZMIR, for the 2 year course Marina Management and Sustainability.