CMM - Certified Marina Manager

CMM's have a least 5 years Marina Manager experience managing a large marina facility (over 100 vessels).

The internationally recognised Certified Marina Manager (CMM) designation is the assurance that your future can be both financially and professionally rewarding and distinguishes you as an outstanding marina professional.

CMM's span the globe with over 250 active CMM's worldwide. The Global Marina Institute (GMI) an educational partnership between the British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA), offer the CMM program in Australia, UK and Europe.

The CMM program is characterised by the open sharing of experiences, ideas and information, if forms a community of professionals whose networking opportunities are unmatched.

Benefits of Becoming a CMM

Greater earning potential
More employment opportunities
Career advancement
Job satisfaction and ability
Networking
International professional recognition

Prerequisites and Career Pathway

You must have 5 years Marina Manager experience of a large marina facility (over 100 vessels). During the five years you must have done all of the following

Manage a marina operation with an annual turnover of at least US $1,000,000/ £ 600,000 / € 750,000/ Aus $ 1,000, 000
Manage a marina business with at least 100 berth/moorings and/or drystack
Spend at least 60% of your time on, financial planning, marketing and customer relations and people management
Manage at least 6 employees
Be an active member of a trade association
Completed the Advanced Marina Managers School
Can satisfy the review committee that your marina management experience passes the 18 point test (see CMM Applicant Handbook)

Please refer to the Career Pathway for the Marina Industry