Insights from the dock
Marina management, AI video intelligence, and the future of autonomous marinas.
Top Marina Management Software in 2026: An Honest Comparison
A practical comparison of the leading marina management software platforms — Dockwa, Metarina, HarbaMaster, DockMaster, MarinaOffice, and more — covering features, pricing, and what each does best.
How to Choose Marina Management Software: The 2026 Buyer's Guide
A practical framework for evaluating marina management software — what to look for, what to ask vendors, and how to avoid the most common buying mistakes marina operators make.
Marina Security: Why Cameras Alone Aren't Enough (And What AI Changes)
Most marinas have security cameras. Almost none of them are being used to their full potential. Here's what passive surveillance misses, what it actually costs, and how AI-powered monitoring changes the equation.
The True Cost of Untracked Vessels: How Marinas Lose Revenue They Don't Know About
Every marina loses revenue to vessels it doesn't track — unauthorized overnights, missed transients, unlogged ramp launches, and occupancy data that doesn't match reality. Here's what that gap actually costs.
5 Ways AI Is Transforming Marina Operations in 2026
From automated vessel tracking to predictive demand forecasting, AI is changing how marinas operate. Here are five concrete ways the technology is being applied today — and what it means for marina operators.
Dockwa vs DockMaster vs Metarina: Which Marina Software Is Right for You?
A direct comparison of three popular marina management platforms — Dockwa, DockMaster, and Metarina — covering what each does best, where each falls short, and which type of marina each one fits.
Marina Management Software Has a Blind Spot. It's Called the Dock.
Marina management software has genuinely improved marina operations — but every platform shares the same blind spot: everything that happens outside only gets recorded if a staff member logs it first. Here's what that gap costs, and what fixing it looks like.