Welcoming Monaco Marine at the Mediterranean Safe Harbor
In a strategic move, Safe Harbor Marinas, the world's largest owner and operator of marinas, has expanded its global footprint by acquiring Monaco Marine. The acquisition, which took place in July/August 2025, adds nine prestigious marina sites in the South of France and Monaco to Safe Harbor's network [1][2][3][5].
Monaco Marine, founded in 1995 by Michel Ducros, is a leading network in the Mediterranean, offering services from maintenance to complete refits for pleasure boats from 10 to 90 meters. The company is renowned for its high technical standards, commitment to operational excellence, and sustainability, earning the trust of yacht owners, captains, and shipbuilders worldwide [2][5].
With this acquisition, Safe Harbor now serves some of the world's most iconic yachting destinations, including Saint Tropez, Antibes, and Monaco, with comprehensive marina and shipyard services. This enhancement of capabilities allows Safe Harbor to better support captains, crews, and vessel owners with top-tier facilities and care [1][2][3].
The addition of Monaco Marine significantly increases Safe Harbor's global boating and service network, bringing its total number of marinas and shipyards to 149 worldwide [1][2][3]. Safe Harbor Marinas continues to provide exceptional service to the global boating community, offering memorable experiences to its customers.
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | Expansion date | July/August 2025 | | Region | Mediterranean (South of France and Monaco) | | Locations added | 9 marina sites (Saint Tropez, Antibes, Monaco, etc.) | | Owned By | Safe Harbor Marinas | | Monaco Marine founded | 1995 by Michel Ducros | | Services provided | Yacht maintenance, refit, repairs, storage, slips for vessels 10 to 90 meters / up to 295 feet | | Safe Harbor total marinas post-acquisition | 149 marinas and shipyards globally |
Baxter Underwood, CEO of Safe Harbor Marinas, expressed his excitement about serving captains, crews, and owners in these prestigious locations. With this expansion, Safe Harbor Marinas continues to solidify its position as the leading marina operator worldwide, now including key Mediterranean yachting hubs.
References: [1] Safe Harbor Marinas. (2025). Press Release: Safe Harbor Marinas Expands into the Mediterranean with Acquisition of Monaco Marine. Retrieved from www.safeharbormarinas.com/news/safe-harbor-marinas-expands-into-the-mediterranean-with-acquisition-of-monaco-marine
[2] Monaco Marine. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from www.monaco-marine.com/about-us
[3] Boating Business. (2025). Safe Harbor Marinas Acquires Monaco Marine. Retrieved from www.boatingbusiness.com/news/safe-harbor-marinas-acquires-monaco-marine
[4] Yachting Magazine. (2025). Safe Harbor Marinas Acquires Monaco Marine. Retrieved from www.yachtingmagazine.com/news/safe-harbor-marinas-acquires-monaco-marine
[5] Superyacht News. (2025). Safe Harbor Marinas Acquires Monaco Marine. Retrieved from www.superyachtnews.com/news/safe-harbor-marinas-acquires-monaco-marine
Following the acquisition of Monaco Marine in July/August 2025, Safe Harbor Marinas offers its services in the home-and-garden of yachting destinations, such as Saint Tropez, Antibes, and Monaco, providing comprehensive marina and shipyard services for boats up to 90 meters long. The expansion of Safe Harbor Marinas into the Mediterranean enhances its lifestyle offerings as one of the world's leading marina operators.
As a result of the acquisition, Safe Harbor Marinas embraces sustainable, high-quality news about its expansion, including updates from yachting and boating magazines like Yachting Magazine, Superyacht News, and Boating Business. Homeowners, captains, and shipbuilders will find numerous cloudy opportunities amidst the clear waters of the Mediterranean with Safe Harbor Marinas.
