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Blue Star Marina
The comprehensive standard for Marina Certification. Tailored for all stakeholders: Owners, Authorities, Investors, Communities and Crews alike and based on our principles: Impartial, Reliable and Sustainable
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What We Offer
impartial, reliable and sustainable certification
The most experienced notified body in the recreational craft sector - IMCI - runs the most comprehensive certification scheme for marinas. The basic principles: Impartial, Reliable and Sustainable. Blue Star Marina is not only targeted to visitors of a marina - the scope is wider: All stakeholders profit from the certification - no matter, if you plan to invest, if you are a member of a (local) government or community or if you are the captain of a yacht looking to find a reliable partner to make the most out of a visit for your guests, yacht and crew - Blue Star Marina has the answer! All that put together in an easy to understand Five Star Scheme.
Impartial
Free from any influences from whatever sources IMCI certifies by the highest standards with maximum transparancy for all parties involved
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Impartial
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Reliable
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Sustainable
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Impartial
Impartial
Free from any influences from whatever sources IMCI certifies by the highest standards with maximum transparancy for all parties involved
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Reliable
Reliable
Decades of experience in professional yachting make IMCI, the experts behind Blue Star Marina, a no-nonsense partner in certification
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Sustainable
Sustainable
Blue Star Marina takes all aspects of running a marina into consideration: Environment - Society - Economics
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Impartial
Impartial
Free from any influences from whatever sources IMCI certifies by the highest standards with maximum transparancy for all parties involved
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Reliable
Reliable
Decades of experience in professional yachting make IMCI, the experts behind Blue Star Marina, a no-nonsense partner in certification
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Sustainable
Sustainable
Blue Star Marina takes all aspects of running a marina into consideration: Environment - Society - Economics
The Focus
The certification CRITERIA
Appearance and Marking
There is no second chance for a first impression - or is there? Want to see through our eyes?
Appearance and Marking
There is no second chance for a first impression - or is there? Want to see through our eyes?
Appearance and Marking
There is no second chance for a first impression - or is there? Want to see through our eyes?
Security
Feeling safe at a marine is an absolute precondition for us. But what does that comprise?
Security
Feeling safe at a marine is an absolute precondition for us. But what does that comprise?
Security
Feeling safe at a marine is an absolute precondition for us. But what does that comprise?
Sanitation and Hygiene
One of the core functions of a marina. Of course we take a precise look at that. Want to share our perspective?
Sanitation and Hygiene
One of the core functions of a marina. Of course we take a precise look at that. Want to share our perspective?
Sanitation and Hygiene
One of the core functions of a marina. Of course we take a precise look at that. Want to share our perspective?
Service
Is it easy to find your way in and around the marina? Is the stay convenient for visitors? Ever looked at that from an outside perspective?
Service
Is it easy to find your way in and around the marina? Is the stay convenient for visitors? Ever looked at that from an outside perspective?
Service
Is it easy to find your way in and around the marina? Is the stay convenient for visitors? Ever looked at that from an outside perspective?
Food and Leisure
What have the surroundings of the marina got to offer to visitors? How is the link between visitors and community? Quite important, right?
Food and Leisure
What have the surroundings of the marina got to offer to visitors? How is the link between visitors and community? Quite important, right?
Food and Leisure
What have the surroundings of the marina got to offer to visitors? How is the link between visitors and community? Quite important, right?
Management and Environment
Environment, Society and Economics: All these aspects need to be considered to make a marina truely sustainable. Let´s look at that together!
Management and Environment
Environment, Society and Economics: All these aspects need to be considered to make a marina truely sustainable. Let´s look at that together!
Management and Environment
Environment, Society and Economics: All these aspects need to be considered to make a marina truely sustainable. Let´s look at that together!
Certified Yachtharbours
Discover THE BLUE STAR MARINAS
Who We Are
IMCI - the certification experts
The biggest notified body for recreational craft with inspectors in 21 countries and more than 20.000 products and boats certified, one thing is for sure: We know certification! Why not profit from this vast experience for your marina?
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Customers
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Inspectors worldwide
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Inspectors worldwide
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Inspectors worldwide
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Certified Products
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Certified Products
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Our Vision
The Blue Star Marina Certification balances environmental sustainability, economic viability, and social responsibility to ensure marinas maintain high standards for years to come.
Our Vision
The Blue Star Marina Certification balances environmental sustainability, economic viability, and social responsibility to ensure marinas maintain high standards for years to come.
Our Vision
The Blue Star Marina Certification balances environmental sustainability, economic viability, and social responsibility to ensure marinas maintain high standards for years to come.
Your chance
To create exceptional management experience, if desired, marinas can start with a basic compliance certificate and progressively achieve higher star ratings through audits and improvements.
Your chance
To create exceptional management experience, if desired, marinas can start with a basic compliance certificate and progressively achieve higher star ratings through audits and improvements.
Your chance
To create exceptional management experience, if desired, marinas can start with a basic compliance certificate and progressively achieve higher star ratings through audits and improvements.
Meet Our Experts
Personalized Guidance, Proven Expertise
Falk Morgenstern
IMCI Marina Certification Manager
Lars T. Olsen
IMCI Marina Inspector
Oscar Siches
IMCI Marina Inspector
Haluk Soygür
Marina Inspector
Anton Salokoski
IMCI Marina Inspector
Falk Morgenstern
IMCI Marina Certification Manager
Lars T. Olsen
IMCI Marina Inspector
Oscar Siches
IMCI Marina Inspector
Haluk Soygür
Marina Inspector
Anton Salokoski
IMCI Marina Inspector
Falk Morgenstern
IMCI Marina Certification Manager
Lars T. Olsen
IMCI Marina Inspector
Oscar Siches
IMCI Marina Inspector
Haluk Soygür
Marina Inspector
Anton Salokoski
IMCI Marina Inspector
Falk Morgenstern
IMCI Marina Certification Manager
Lars T. Olsen
IMCI Marina Inspector
Oscar Siches
IMCI Marina Inspector
Haluk Soygür
Marina Inspector
Anton Salokoski
IMCI Marina Inspector
Help Center
Frequently asked questions
New demands - More expectations
The expectations of boating tourists have changed. With this change comes a higher standard of quality assurance and customer satisfaction; today, we find a more discerning public. With this in mind, IMCI now offers a marine certification programme that rates the quality level of marinas worldwide. The IMCI Blue Star Marina Certification presents a transparent system to indicate the quality level of marinas through 3rd party assessment.
What is the programme?
- A quality and service star rating system for marinas worldwide with regard to the water sport tourism - A comprehensive quality assessment for coastal- and inland marinas regardless of size and/or location - A systematic publication of marina facilities and marina services similar to the system well-established by hotels, restaurants and campgrounds
What are the main criteria?
- External presentation - Safety & security standards - Sanitary installation and hygiene - Customer services - Food availability / Leisure & amenities - Management, environment protection and disposal - Storage options, if applicable
What are the benefits for the Boat Operator?
- Desired quality of a marina can be chosen - Expected quality level will be received - Marina quality can easily be derived from the published range of BLUE STARS - Marinas can easily be compared regardless of country borders - Certification is granted by an independent, non-marina associated 3rd party
What are the benefits for the Marina Operator?
- Operators receive a low cost certification due to IMCI’s non-profit approach - The certification process helps to identify possibilities for improvements of the marina - Client satisfaction and boosted revenues are achieved - Marina quality is displayed with the use of stars - The catalogue of requirements is internationally standardised as well as recognized - Certified Marinas are published on both internet and in print media i.e. the ADAC catalogue.
The certification
IMCI BLUE STAR Marina Certification presents a transparent system to indicate the quality level of marinas through 3rd party assessment. Our Marina Certification programme uses a number range between 3 and 5 stars to indicate the quality of certified marinas.
Who designed the programme?
Vereinigung Deutscher Sporthäfen (VDSH), Cologne Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V. (BVWW), Cologne International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI), Brussels
Who steers the programme?
- The IMCI Board of Directors and members of the IMCI Marina committee - Other interested parties on request or invitation by the IMCI Marina committee
New demands - More expectations
The expectations of boating tourists have changed. With this change comes a higher standard of quality assurance and customer satisfaction; today, we find a more discerning public. With this in mind, IMCI now offers a marine certification programme that rates the quality level of marinas worldwide. The IMCI Blue Star Marina Certification presents a transparent system to indicate the quality level of marinas through 3rd party assessment.
What is the programme?
- A quality and service star rating system for marinas worldwide with regard to the water sport tourism - A comprehensive quality assessment for coastal- and inland marinas regardless of size and/or location - A systematic publication of marina facilities and marina services similar to the system well-established by hotels, restaurants and campgrounds
What are the main criteria?
- External presentation - Safety & security standards - Sanitary installation and hygiene - Customer services - Food availability / Leisure & amenities - Management, environment protection and disposal - Storage options, if applicable
What are the benefits for the Boat Operator?
- Desired quality of a marina can be chosen - Expected quality level will be received - Marina quality can easily be derived from the published range of BLUE STARS - Marinas can easily be compared regardless of country borders - Certification is granted by an independent, non-marina associated 3rd party
What are the benefits for the Marina Operator?
- Operators receive a low cost certification due to IMCI’s non-profit approach - The certification process helps to identify possibilities for improvements of the marina - Client satisfaction and boosted revenues are achieved - Marina quality is displayed with the use of stars - The catalogue of requirements is internationally standardised as well as recognized - Certified Marinas are published on both internet and in print media i.e. the ADAC catalogue.
The certification
IMCI BLUE STAR Marina Certification presents a transparent system to indicate the quality level of marinas through 3rd party assessment. Our Marina Certification programme uses a number range between 3 and 5 stars to indicate the quality of certified marinas.
Who designed the programme?
Vereinigung Deutscher Sporthäfen (VDSH), Cologne Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V. (BVWW), Cologne International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI), Brussels
Who steers the programme?
- The IMCI Board of Directors and members of the IMCI Marina committee - Other interested parties on request or invitation by the IMCI Marina committee
New demands - More expectations
The expectations of boating tourists have changed. With this change comes a higher standard of quality assurance and customer satisfaction; today, we find a more discerning public. With this in mind, IMCI now offers a marine certification programme that rates the quality level of marinas worldwide. The IMCI Blue Star Marina Certification presents a transparent system to indicate the quality level of marinas through 3rd party assessment.
What is the programme?
- A quality and service star rating system for marinas worldwide with regard to the water sport tourism - A comprehensive quality assessment for coastal- and inland marinas regardless of size and/or location - A systematic publication of marina facilities and marina services similar to the system well-established by hotels, restaurants and campgrounds
What are the main criteria?
- External presentation - Safety & security standards - Sanitary installation and hygiene - Customer services - Food availability / Leisure & amenities - Management, environment protection and disposal - Storage options, if applicable
What are the benefits for the Boat Operator?
- Desired quality of a marina can be chosen - Expected quality level will be received - Marina quality can easily be derived from the published range of BLUE STARS - Marinas can easily be compared regardless of country borders - Certification is granted by an independent, non-marina associated 3rd party
What are the benefits for the Marina Operator?
- Operators receive a low cost certification due to IMCI’s non-profit approach - The certification process helps to identify possibilities for improvements of the marina - Client satisfaction and boosted revenues are achieved - Marina quality is displayed with the use of stars - The catalogue of requirements is internationally standardised as well as recognized - Certified Marinas are published on both internet and in print media i.e. the ADAC catalogue.
The certification
IMCI BLUE STAR Marina Certification presents a transparent system to indicate the quality level of marinas through 3rd party assessment. Our Marina Certification programme uses a number range between 3 and 5 stars to indicate the quality of certified marinas.
Who designed the programme?
Vereinigung Deutscher Sporthäfen (VDSH), Cologne Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V. (BVWW), Cologne International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI), Brussels
Who steers the programme?
- The IMCI Board of Directors and members of the IMCI Marina committee - Other interested parties on request or invitation by the IMCI Marina committee
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