What is a marina?

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About Marina,

It is a comprehensive marine leisure space equipped with waterfront facilities for mooring and storing marina vessels, accommodation facilities for leisure activities, and service facilities such as yacht clubhouses that provide convenience for users.

The word “Marina” originates from a Latin term meaning “a promenade along the beach” or “a place on the coast where fish dishes are sold,” and in Italy, it is used to mean “a small harbor.”

Marinas are essential infrastructure that serve as a driving force for the development of marine-related industries and as core facilities of the marine tourism industry. Beyond the scope of the yacht industry, they are comprehensive leisure and cultural spaces that provide a variety of facilities for enjoying integrated marine tourism and recreational activities, including yacht clubhouses, restaurants, accommodations, and shopping malls.

Current Status of Marina Facility Operations Nationwide

marina infomation - Operational Status of Marina Facilities by Region
Region Marina Ports and Other Facilities
Marina Port Zone Planned Marina Port Zone Other Operating Marinas Units
Seoul Yeouido, Seoul 1
Incheon Wangsan 1
Gyeonggi-do Jebu, Gimpo (Ara) Jeongok Ansan Marine Academy 4
Chungcheongnam-do Boryeong Yacht Mooring Facility, Samgilpo Port 2
Jeollabuk-do Buan Yacht Mooring Facility (Gyeokpo Port) 1
Jeonnam Gwangju Mokpo Soho, Yeosu Nangman Sea, Pureun Leisure Development Yi Sun-sin, Wonhyeong, Bibong 7
Gyeongsangnam-do Chungmu, Jinhae Myeongdong Samcheonpo (Gwangpo), Danghangpo, Tongyeong Port Yacht Mooring Facility, Jisepo, Geunpo Mulgeon, Elim, Jeongnyang, Hansan Resort, Tongyeong Yacht School, Maemuldo, Jukrim, Neungyang, Jinchon, Yokji, Hakrim, Yeondae, Bongam, Tongyeong Hansan Marina Hotel, Sono Calm 22
Busan Samnak, Hwamyeong, Suyeongman, Busan North Port Gwanganli Marine Sports Center, Namcheon, Haeundae 7
Ulsan Haeoreum 1
Gyeongsangbuk-do Hupo Hyeongsan River, Yangpo Bangseok, Duho, Yeonam, Pohang (Dongbin Inner Harbor), Osan, Sadong, Goljang 10
Gangwon-do Susan, Sokcho, Gangneung Gonghyeonjin 4
Jeju-do Jungmun Dodu(Private), Dodu(Public), Gangjeong, Gimnyeong(Private), Gimnyeong(Public), Sinchang, Halla Sinyang(Chujado), Wimi, Daepo, M1971(Unjin Port) 12
Total 8 26 38 72

Functions of a Marina

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    Mooring function

    As the most basic facility, it requires a sheltered water area and facilities for securing boats.
  • Launch and Haul-out function icon

    Launch and Haul-out function

    A crane facility for onshore storage, as well as for boat repair, maintenance, and inspection
  • Repair and inspection function icon

    Repair and inspection function

    Boat repair and inspection facilities to ensure boating safety
  • Accommodation and rest function icon

    Accommodation and rest function

    Accommodation and rest facilities for marina users
  • Provisioning and cleaning function icon

    Provisioning and cleaning function

    • Provision of water, fuel, and food supplies for stored vessels or visiting vessels
    • Cleaning facilities for waste management and boat washing facilities
  • Information provision function icon

    Information provision function

    • Provision of weather and marine information for pleasure boat activities
    • Provision of various event information centered on the marina
  • Safety management function icon

    Safety management function

    Management of vessel arrival and departure, and patrol operations using patrol boats to ensure navigational safety of marina vessels
  • Training and education function icon

    Training and education function

    Organization of yacht training courses such as dinghy sailing, and expansion of training institutes and educational facilities as supporting infrastructure
  • Storage function icon

    Storage function

    • Floating storage: storing boats by mooring them at berthing facilities such as floating piers.
    • Onshore storage: storing boats on land in boat yards or boat storage facilities.
  • Cultural exchange function icon

    Cultural exchange function

    Development of cultural facilities such as museums and archives, as well as event plazas, to serve as a maritime recreation base and a hub for regional exchange

Main Facilities of a Marina

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    Basic Facilities

    • External Facilities
      Breakwaters, groynes, etc.
    • Waterfront facilities
      Fairways, anchorage areas, mooring basins, etc.
    • Port transportation facilities
      Roads, bridges, railways, etc.
    • Mooring facilities
      Quay walls (wharves), small craft piers, etc.

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    Functional Facilities

    • Storage facilities
      Boat parking areas, boat storage sheds, etc.
    • Launch and haul-out facilities
      Slips (slipways), cranes, lifts, etc.
    • Ship supply facilities
      Fuel supply facilities, water supply facilities, etc.
    • Ship maintenance facilities
      Manufacturing facilities, electrical facilities, etc.
    • Management and operation facilities
      Clubhouse, conference rooms, etc.
    • Safety facilities
      Navigation aids, fire protection facilities, etc.
    • Security facilities
      Gates, fences, guard posts, etc.
    • Research facilities
      Facilities for marine observation, etc.
    • Environmental purification facilities
      Waste disposal facilities, waste oil treatment facilities, etc.
    • Marina port operational facilities
      Arrival and departure reporting, facility management, etc.

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    Service Convenience Facilities

    • Welfare facilities
      Medical facilities, sports facilities, etc.
    • Rest facilities
      Accommodation facilities, bathing facilities, etc.
    • Convenience facilities
      Shops, restaurants, parking lots, etc.
    • Cultural and educational facilities
      Aquariums, performance halls, learning centers, etc.
    • Park facilities
      Marine observation decks, walking trails, etc.
    • Officetel
      A building primarily used for business, but also equipped to allow accommodation and living.