Livingstone advised D-Marin as financial advisor on the acquisition of Marina Genova, a leading yachting hub located in Genoa and a key destination in the Mediterranean for yachts and superyachts.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Athens, D-Marin is one of the leading international operators specializing in the management of premium marinas. The Group operates across nine countries (Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Malta and the United Arab Emirates) through a network of 30 marinas, offering more than 14,000 berths and serving over 50,000 customers annually. Its offering is distinguished by the quality of its infrastructure and a broad range of services for yacht owners, with particular attention to the needs of superyachts.
Marina Genova is one of the most established marinas in the Italian and international yachting landscape. The marina offers more than 450 berths for vessels ranging from 8 to 130 metres in length, including over 100 berths dedicated to superyachts exceeding 24 metres. The complex is divided into four basins and complements its berthing activities with a comprehensive range of technical and assistance services, supported by a fully equipped shipyard, specialized workshops and facilities for yacht storage and maintenance. The offering is further enhanced by a range of hospitality services, including restaurants, a boutique hotel and more than 1,000 parking spaces.
The acquisition further strengthens D-Marin’s presence in Italy, complementing the marinas already managed by the Group in Liguria, Tuscany and Sardinia and enhancing a particularly attractive geographical position for international customers. Its proximity to Genoa airport and connections to some of the leading tourism and yachting destinations in the western Mediterranean, including Portofino, Cinque Terre, Sardinia and the French Riviera, make the marina a strategic reference point for yacht owners, guests and crews.
The acquisition forms part of D-Marin’s broader international development strategy, aimed at consolidating an integrated premium marina platform through expansion into highly attractive destinations with high-quality infrastructure. The transaction also strengthens the Group’s geographical coverage along Italy’s main yachting routes, creating new opportunities for integration and development across its existing network.
Completion of the transaction is subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.
Oliver Dörschuck, CEO of D-Marin, commented: “Marina Genova brings together the berthing capacity, technical services and experienced maritime community that superyacht owners and crews need. Its location also opens up access to some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cruising destinations. We look forward to working with the local team and building on the marina’s established reputation.”
“We are pleased to have advised D-Marin on this important transaction, which represents a further step in the Group’s consolidation strategy in the Italian and European markets and in the yacht and superyacht segment. Marina Genova is a high-quality asset, characterized by a strategic location and a strong reputation among international yacht owners and operators. Its integration into D-Marin’s portfolio is fully consistent with the Group’s long-term growth strategy and further strengthens its ability to offer an integrated network of premium destinations across the Mediterranean,” said Matteo Invernizzi, Partner at Livingstone.
