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Arrivals without guesswork

The harbour–skipper standard, delivered as a geospatial Vortal for marinas and charter operators.

HarbourMate turns every berth assignment into a clear, repeatable, link-based experience that shows route to berth, maneuvering space and berth profile before you reach the breakwater.

Before-arrival clarity Maneuvering Brief + Depth & Berth Profile specific to the assigned berth.
One link, any device Link → Map → Berth → Territory in a browser-based flow. No app, no login.
Simple, scalable pricing Full-port Digital Twin included; you only pay for active berths and the Links you generate.

Start with just a few active berths, keep the entire marina mapped as a Digital Twin, and embed the same interactive map on your website and Apps to replace static PDFs/PNGs.

90%Docking stress targeted
40%Fewer arrival queries*
100%Browser-based
Smart marina digital twin - superyacht maneuvering brief with berth width 17.5m and turning space 280x180m
✓ FIELD-TESTED 2024

Critical intel before arrival: berth width, maneuvering space, speed hints and approach path — so skippers can plan the maneuver from the safety of open water.

What is HarbourMate

HarbourMate is the geospatial infrastructure for marinas and charter operators: a multi-tenant Vortal that standardizes harbour data, berth information and skipper communication in one shared Digital Twin.

Geospatial infrastructure

One live map for the entire harbour basin, built from CAD/PDF/satellite sources, ready to power pre-arrival guidance, on-site wayfinding and territory discovery.

Multi-tenant Partner model

Each Partner — marina, agency or operator — works in an independent Tenant with their own icons, notes, content and workflows, while sharing the same base map.

Shared Digital Twin

Structural harbour data is stored once and reused across all Tenants, so the Digital Twin grows over time while Partners keep full control over their activations and guest-facing experiences.

At a glance

HarbourMate replaces scattered PDFs, screenshots and radio calls with a single, browser-based experience that can be embedded into your website and Apps and triggered from your PMS or booking tools whenever you assign a berth.

Field-Tested By

Porto Antico Genova - HarbourMate field-tested marina MedYachtServices - HarbourMate partner Marina Orikum - Smart marina with digital twin navigation Marina Uno - HarbourMate field-tested marina

11 marinas • 1,100+ berths • 900+ successful arrivals • 12 months operations (Sep 2024 / Sep 2025)

The Harbour–Skipper Standard

The first Vortal for marinas worldwide.
Hospitality adopted a shared language via booking platforms; marinas need the same for pre-arrival and last-mile communication. HarbourMate defines a repeatable standard based on Link → Map → Berth → Territory.

The problem every skipper faces

Today, 100% of skippers receive berth-specific information only when they are already in front of the assigned berth — too late to plan the maneuver or brief the crew. The two critical unknowns — maneuvering space and depth/berth profile — remain invisible until the last second, causing 90% of arrival stress.

HarbourMate standardizes what the harbour shows to the skipper: a browser link that opens the marina's Digital Twin, centered on the assigned berth and extended to the surrounding territory.

1) Common Data Model

Berth ID, usable widths, depth at berth, maneuvering polygons, POIs and notes— codified once for staff and guests. One language for all marinas, charter agencies and skippers.

2) Link-based Workflow

Staff selects a berth → unique secure Link → skipper opens in browser.

3) API-ready Handshake

Start manual, scale with REST APIs. Your PMS/booking system can trigger the Link automatically, without replacing existing tools or forcing migrations.

Common Data Model

Berth ID, usable widths, depth at berth, maneuvering polygons, POIs and notes — defined once and reused for both staff operations and guest-facing communication.

Link-based Workflow

HarbourMate marina digital twin workflow - browser-based berth communication vs traditional VHF radio

Staff selects a berth, HarbourMate generates a secure Link, the skipper opens it in their browser: Link → Map → Berth → Territory in one flow.

API-ready Handshake

Start with manual link generation from the WEB Dashboard. When ready, connect via REST APIs so PMS/booking systems trigger Links automatically upon berth assignment.

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HarbourMate turns scattered PDFs, screenshots and radio calls into one unified, link-based standard — reducing staff workload and eliminating most last-minute queries.

Why a Digital Twin for marinas?

Clarity before the breakwater: the right info, in time. A single Digital Twin for the entire harbour, with cost tied only to active berths and Links.

Maneuvering Brief

HarbourMate digital twin maneuvering brief - berth N3 GPS data with turning space and obstacle detection
📊 PILOT DATA

Exact maneuvering space, usable widths, distance from entrance, and nearby obstacles— all calculated for the assigned berth. Share the brief with your crew before entering the harbour, not when you are already committed to the maneuver.

Depth & Berth Profile

Smart marina depth and berth profile - yacht keel clearance and seabed obstacle detection
✓ VALIDATED

One rock you didn't see. One meter you didn't check. Berth-specific depth data, quay profiles and seabed notes make shallow areas and obstacles visible. Combine it with your keel data and arrive without surprises.

Zero IT Disruption

HarbourMate browser-based marina DXP - zero IT disruption integration with existing PMS calendar
✓ FIELD-TESTED

Your team keeps using the tools they know. HarbourMate sits alongside them: manual today, API tomorrow. No migrations, no new logins for guests, no app store friction.

Core pillars

Efficiency for staff, confidence for skippers, and a better story for the territory around the marina.

Berth guidance (GPS-ready)

GPS berth navigation system - digital twin wayfinding to berth F22 with real-time speed zones
✓ REAL ROUTE

Real-time GPS navigation from entrance to the assigned berth. Follow the blue route with live speed hints and turn cues, overlaid on the interactive map. No app downloads, just a link that works on any modern browser.

DXP, not a PMS

Marina management diagram - PMS booking system vs HarbourMate Digital Experience Platform for berth wayfinding
💡 CONCEPT

HarbourMate integrates with your PMS instead of replacing it. Your bookings, invoicing and inventory stay where they are; HarbourMate adds the missing experience layer: pre-arrival briefing, GPS guidance, wayfinding and territory discovery.

Tourism Experience Hub PLUS

Smart marina tourism hub - interactive digital twin map with restaurants, museums and partner POI
✓ FIELD-TESTED

Beyond docking: extend the Digital Twin to the surrounding territory with curated routes, partner POIs and services. The same link that guides the skipper to the berth continues to highlight restaurants, museums, shops and experiences around the marina.

Still using static PNG/PDFs and Google Maps?

Static maps and radio calls belong to the last decade. A full-port Digital Twin can replace PDFs/JPGs on your website and guest communications, while pricing stays tied only to active berths and Links.

Visual Comparison: Static vs Smart Navigation

Marina navigation comparison - static PDF vs Google Maps vs HarbourMate GPS berth guidance system
✓ REAL COMPARISON

Feature Comparison Table

Feature Static PDF/PNG Google Maps + Radio HarbourMate (DXP)
GPS-compatible navigation Static image To entrance only To assigned berth
Berth-specific depth data No No Yes
Reduces arrival stress No Minimal Yes
Turning space & obstacles No No Yes
Mobile experience Zoom/scroll hell Basic map view Native web UI
Staff time required Medium High Low

GPS-compatible navigation

PDF/PNGStatic image
Google MapsTo entrance only
HarbourMateTo assigned berth

Berth-specific depth data

PDF/PNGNo
Google MapsNo
HarbourMateYes

Reduces arrival stress

PDF/PNGNo
Google MapsMinimal
HarbourMateYes

Turning space & obstacles

PDF/PNGNo
Google MapsNo
HarbourMateYes

Mobile experience

PDF/PNGZoom/scroll hell
Google MapsBasic map view
HarbourMateNative web UI

Staff time required

PDF/PNGMedium
Google MapsHigh
HarbourMateLow

Pricing for marinas & agencies

For maritime agencies, charter operators and marinas up to 200 active berths. You can digitalize the entire harbour area as a Digital Twin and pay only for the berths you keep active in HarbourMate and the Links you generate.

Digital Twin mapping for the full marina basin is included at no additional license cost when you manage the mapping autonomously. Pricing is calculated only on active berths and generated Links. The "Maximum annual budget" shown for each plan assumes you stay within the included Links of that plan. Extra Links are billed at the fixed unit price of your plan – no surprises.

Start with a few berths, keep the full Digital Twin

Most customers begin with a limited set of active berths to validate HarbourMate with their team and recurring guests. The Digital Twin can already cover the entire marina and be embedded on your website, even if only a handful of berths are active.

Whenever your active berths grow beyond the limit of your current tier, your subscription automatically moves to the next plan from the next billing period – unlocking a lower cost per berth and more included Links, with no retroactive recalculation.

Items

Micro

Pilot plan for up to 10 berths

Starter

Grow with selected berths (11–50)

Standard

Scale across most of your marina
Active berths (range) Up to 10 11 – 50 51 – 200
Who it's for Micro-agencies, small charter fleets, pilots Single marina or small agency with limited inventory Single marina with standard-size basin
Cost per active berth / year €99 per berth €40 per berth €10 per berth
Cost per additional Link €45 per Link €9 per Link €3 per Link
Links included in the package (year) 20 Links / year 100 Links / year 300 Links / year
Typical Y1 investment (from) from €999 (1 berth fully enabled + 20 Links included) from €1,340 (11 berths fully enabled + 100 Links included) from €1,410 (51 berths fully enabled + 300 Links included)
Maximum annual budget Up to €1,890 / year
(10 fully active berths, within 20 included Links)
Up to €2,900 / year
(50 fully active berths, within 100 included Links)
Up to €2,900 / year
(200 fully active berths, within 300 included Links)
Typical usage Pilot activation with a small subset of berths and clients Growing adoption on a focused set of high-rotation berths HarbourMate as the standard for most of the marina basin
Ask for Micro plan Ask for Starter plan Ask for Standard plan

Micro

Pilot plan for agencies or marinas testing HarbourMate with up to 10 active berths.

Active berthsUp to 10
Who it's forMicro-agencies, small charter fleets, pilots
Cost per berth€99 / year
Cost per Link€45 / Link
Links included20 Links / year
Y1 (from) from €999
(1 berth + 20 Links included)
Maximum annual budget up to €1,890 / year
(10 berths, within 20 Links)
Typical usagePilot activation with a small subset of clients
Ask for Micro plan

Standard

Scale HarbourMate as the operational standard for 51–200 active berths.

Active berths51 – 200
Who it's forStandard marinas with typical basin size
Cost per berth€10 / year
Cost per Link€3 / Link
Links included300 Links / year
Y1 (from) from €1,410
(51 berths + 300 Links included)
Maximum annual budget up to €2,900 / year
(200 berths, within 300 Links)
Typical usageHarbourMate as the default operational standard
Ask for Standard plan

Why start with a small activation?

HarbourMate is designed to scale gradually. The Digital Twin can cover your entire marina from day one, while your commercial plan starts with a limited number of active berths and Links.

Lower initial commitment

Map all berths and port areas into the Digital Twin and embed the interactive map on your website. Activate only a small subset of berths in your plan to validate the workflow with dockmasters, agencies and recurring guests.

Learn from real arrivals

Use real traffic to understand which berths, approaches and guest segments benefit the most. Refine your data, visuals and messaging on the Digital Twin before scaling to full activation.

Natural path to full-active berths

As more berths become active, your plan automatically moves to the next tier, with a lower cost per berth and more included Links. Your maximum annual budget remains predictable as long as you stay within included Links; extra Links are billed at the unit price of your active plan, with no hidden surprises.

Pricing for medium–large marinas

For marinas with more than 200 active berths, or for port authorities, multi-marina groups and national associations. HarbourMate maintains a single Digital Twin for the entire managed area, and you only pay for the berths you keep active and the Links you generate.

The "Maximum annual budget" row assumes all berths in the range are active and usage stays within the included Links. Extra Links are always billed at the fixed unit price of your plan – no hidden overages.

Renewal values shown below are reference estimates based on typical activation levels: 500 active berths for Premium and 800 active berths for Enterprise. Actual renewal depends on the number of active berths effectively enabled at the time of renewal.

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Premium

For 201–500 active berths

Enterprise

For 501+ active berths
Active berths (range) 201 – 500 501+
Who it's for Standard full-marina activation Large marinas, port networks, associations
Cost per active berth / year €6 per berth €4 per berth
Cost per additional Link €1.2 per Link €0.9 per Link
Links included in the package (year) 500 Links / year 600 Links / year
Typical Y1 investment (from) from €1,806 (201 berths fully enabled + 500 Links included) from €2,544 (501 berths fully enabled + 600 Links included)
Maximum annual budget Up to €3,600 / year
(500 fully active berths, within 500 included Links)
Up to €3,740 / year
(800 fully active berths, within 600 included Links)
Renewal (reference value) Up to €2,700 / year
Reference based on 500 active berths
Up to €2,780 / year
Reference based on 800 active berths
Typical usage HarbourMate as the Digital Twin of all public and private berths HarbourMate as the standard platform for complex or multi-marina assets
Ask for Premium plan Ask for Enterprise plan

Premium

For medium-sized marinas activating HarbourMate across most of their basin.

Active berths201 – 500
Who it's forFull-marina activation for medium-size ports
Cost per berth€6 / year
Cost per Link€1.2 / Link
Links included500 / year
Y1 (from) €1,806
(201 berths + 500 Links)
Maximum annual budget €3,600 / year
(500 berths, within 500 Links)
Renewal reference €2,700 / year
Based on 500 active berths
Typical usageDigital Twin for all public & private berths
Ask for Premium plan

How it works

Port staff: select, copy, send. Skipper: tap link, see everything. Works on any device, any browser.

HarbourMate smart marina workflow - dockmaster generates secure berth link, skipper receives browser-based maneuvering brief
✓ VALIDATED FLOW

Step 0 — Build or import your Digital Twin. Together we set up the full-port Digital Twin from CAD, PDFs or satellite imagery. When your team manages mapping autonomously, this carries no extra license cost and you can still start with a single active berth.

Berth management (staff)

1

As usual, assign the berth in your marina system and select it on the HarbourMate WEB Dashboard.

2

On the Dashboard, select the assigned berth and copy the generated Link.

3

Send the Link via email/WhatsApp/Messenger or PMS messaging. Done.

Skipper (1 click)

1

Opens the Link in the browser—no app, no login.

2

Sees route to berth, maneuvering space, depth & berth profile and territory POIs.

3

Briefs the crew, docks with confidence, and explores the area using the same map.

Zero IT disruption. HarbourMate complements your existing PMS/booking system — it does not replace it. Start with manual Links today; enable API integration when you are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about HarbourMate

A pre-arrival view specific to the assigned berth, showing measurements, maneuvering spaces, nearby obstacles, the route to follow to reach the berth, and notes on the mooring setup. It helps the skipper plan the approach and prepare the crew for the docking maneuver before entering the port.
We strongly recommend creating a Digital Twin of the entire marina basin from the start, so you can reuse the same map on your website and guest communications and gradually activate more berths. When the mapping work is managed autonomously by your team, there is no additional license cost for covering the full area: pricing is based only on active berths and generated Links.
No. You can map the entire marina, including berths that are not yet active in HarbourMate. License fees are calculated only on active berths (those that can generate Links) and on the Links you actually generate. This makes it easy to start with a small activation while keeping a full-port Digital Twin available for guests and staff.
No. HarbourMate is a Digital Experience Platform (DXP), not a Property Management System. It sits alongside your existing software to enhance port-to-skipper communication before arrival and to clarify last-mile orientation — two areas where traditional PMS tools do not provide adequate practical solutions. Think of it as the "guest app" your PMS never had, delivered entirely in the browser.
Local depth is displayed among the values related to each berth, as established by the Dockmaster. Where needed, the berth profile includes a simplified diagram of the quay configuration, highlighting any submerged obstacles. It is also possible to inform the skipper about the mooring type (e.g., stern-to with lazy lines), the available fittings (bollards/cleats), and the mooring system (finger pier, permanent mooring, buoy, etc.).
No. Everything runs in the guest's device browser. They open a secure Link and get turn-by-turn berth guidance, maneuvering details and territory information. This substantially improves the perceived quality of welcome without forcing anyone to install or manage an app.
Yes. You can start with manual workflows (generate and share Links through the WEB Dashboard). On request, APIs are available so that berth assignment in your booking management system automatically triggers the Link with the Maneuvering Brief and berth details, ready to be sent to the guest.

"Finally, a tool that speaks the language skippers actually need. Our VHF traffic from new arrivals dropped 20% in the first month."

— Marina Manager, Mediterranean pilot project

Early Access

Neutral updates and live demo. No tracking beyond what is strictly necessary to process your request.

What you get

  • Flat €2,500 Y1 all-inclusive (standard setup)
  • Priority implementation during beta
  • 1:1 onboarding and staff training
  • Direct feedback loop to influence the roadmap