Improving How Marinas Manage Docking, Devices, and Operations
Andrija Prelec
Smart Marina Management Platform: Improving How Marinas Manage Docking, Devices, and Operations
Digital ecosystem for marina operators and boat owners
Docker Marine is a connected marina infrastructure system that combines smart dock hardware, a marina management platform, and a mobile application for sailors. The platform enables marinas to monitor dock activity, control utilities remotely, and provide boat owners with seamless access to electricity, water, and waste services.
Our team designed the digital ecosystem around the Docker hardware—including the marina management dashboard, mobile app experience, and product website used to present the system to marina operators.
Understanding the Hardware
Before designing the digital interfaces, our team visited the Docker manufacturing facility to better understand the physical infrastructure behind the product.
Seeing how the docking units are assembled and how the internal systems work helped us better understand technical constraints, service flows, and the real-world environment in which the product operates.
During this process we also observed that boat owners typically interact with the mobile app while standing on the dock, often under direct sunlight. This insight influenced our visual design decisions—leading us to use higher contrast, bold interface elements, and clear service states to ensure the interface remains readable and reliable in bright outdoor conditions.
This insight informed how we designed the digital platform, ensuring that the software experience aligned with both the capabilities of the physical docking hardware and the environmental conditions in which it is used.
Marina Operations Dashboard
Managing dozens or even hundreds of docks requires a clear operational overview. The marina dashboard allows operators to monitor Docker status, electricity usage, water consumption, and maintenance conditions from a centralized interface.
Each Docker displays its availability, service activity, and potential issues, allowing staff to quickly identify docks that require attention.
Filtering tools help operators narrow down Dockers based on service status, consumption data, or maintenance conditions.
Dock Service Management
Each Docker can be opened in a detailed management panel where marina staff can monitor and control available services.
Operators can remotely activate or deactivate electricity charging, water supply, or waste systems, while also reviewing current consumption levels. The interface highlights system status and alerts, ensuring operators can quickly respond to service interruptions or maintenance needs.
Monitoring Dock Activity at Scale
The dock table view provides a scalable way to manage large marinas with many berths.
Operators can quickly scan dock activity and service status while reviewing electricity and water consumption across multiple berths. Status indicators and service icons help identify issues such as unreachable Dockers or systems requiring maintenance.
Map-Based Marina Overview
To complement the list-based dashboard, the platform also includes a map-based view of the marina.
The map visualizes the physical layout of docks and allows operators to navigate the marina spatially. Selecting a Docker reveals detailed information including client details, connection status, and service consumption.
This view is particularly useful for large marinas where staff must manage infrastructure spread across multiple docks and piers.
Mobile App for Boat Owners
Check the mobile app on the App Store and Google Play Store
The Docker mobile application allows boat owners to connect directly to their Docker and manage available services from their phone.
Users can activate electricity charging, turn on water supply, or access waste disposal services directly through the app. The interface clearly communicates service status and helps users understand which dock utilities are available.
Login and onboarding screens designed to adapt visually to the time of day.
Connecting Boats to Smart Dockers
Before accessing Docker services, users register their vessel in the app. The onboarding flow collects basic boat information such as type, registration number, and vessel dimensions.
Once registered, users can connect their boat to a Docker dock and activate services using deliberate interactions such as a tap-and-hold gesture designed to prevent accidental activation.
Product Website
In addition to the operational platform and mobile application, we designed the product website used to introduce the Docker system to marina operators and industry partners.
The website communicates the benefits of the smart docking system, highlights hardware features, and presents the product as a premium infrastructure solution for modern marinas.
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Posted Mar 28, 2026
Designed digital ecosystem for Docker Marine's smart marina management system.
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