St. Katharine Docks

What St. Katharine Docks does

St. Katharine Docks is a privately-held marina and mixed-use commercial estate in central London, positioned on a 23-acre waterfront site adjacent to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Originally engineered by Thomas Telford and opened in 1828, the estate comprises three historic interlinked basins (East, West, and Central) and operates as central London's only marina, offering 185 berths for vessels up to 40 metres. The estate is owned by City Developments Limited (CDL), a Singapore-listed conglomerate, and has been managed by Island Global Yachting (IGY) Marinas since February 2020 under a renewed agreement.

The property portfolio includes approximately 68,191 sq ft of office and retail space across three buildings — International House (29,194 sq ft), Devon House (32,901 sq ft, Wiredscore Platinum certified), and Ivory House (6,096 sq ft) — managed by Cushman & Wakefield through commercial leasing agents including CBRE, Ingleby Trice, and Cushman & Wakefield for offices and CF Commercial and BNP Paribas Real Estate for retail. Event venues include the 450-capacity Dockside Vaults and a floating pontoon hosting programs such as St Kat's Sessions, Screen on the Green, and the annual Classic Boat Festival.

Revenue derives from five streams: marina berthing fees (annual contracts, visitor berths, winter promotions, and group discounts for yacht clubs), office space rental, retail and F&B tenant rentals, event venue hire, and the SKD Porter Card community loyalty program. The marina operates a tidal locking system (HW -2hrs to HW +1.5hrs) with VHF Channel 80 communications. The customer base spans boat owners, commercial tenants, event organizers, and leisure visitors, with marketing conducted through the company website, social channels, email, trade shows (notably Boot Düsseldorf), and earned media coverage of heritage maritime events.

Name

St. Katharine Docks

Legal name

MPG ST KATHARINE GP LIMITED & MPG ST KATHARINE NOMINEE LIMITED

Website

https://skdocks.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Katharine Docks is a privately-held central London marina and 23-acre mixed-use estate offering 185 berths for vessels up to 40m and approximately 68,191 sq ft of office and retail space, owned by CDL and operated by IGY Marinas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

River Cruise Port, Docking & Terminal Services (THAEACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Central london marina
• Commercial property leasing
• Waterside office space
• Event venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Marina Berthing Fees: Revenue from long-term annual berth contracts and short-term visitor berths for vessels up to 40m. Winter berth promotions available (pay 3 months stay 4). Group bookings with discounts for yacht clubs (10-25% off based on fleet size).
2. Office Space Rental: Rental income from office spaces in International House (29,194 sq ft available), Devon House (32,901 sq ft available), and Ivory House (6,096 sq ft). Properties managed through commercial agents.
3. Event Venue Hire: Revenue from hiring event spaces including the floating pontoon, Dockside Vaults (450 capacity), and outdoor spaces for corporate events, weddings, parties, and screenings.
4. Retail Space Rental: Rental from retail and food & beverage outlets lining the marina, including restaurants, cafes, pubs, and shops operated by third-party businesses.
5. Porter Card Membership: SKD Porter Card program provides exclusive discounts to members, supporting tenant retention and cross-business customer engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. Katharine Docks operates a central London marina offering 185 berths across three historic basins for vessels up to 40m, alongside a 23-acre mixed-use estate comprising approximately 68,191 sq ft of office and retail space across three buildings (International House, Devon House, Ivory House). It also provides event venue hire including the floating SKD Event Platform and the 450-capacity Dockside Vaults.

Product overview

St. Katharine Docks is a mixed-use waterside estate in central London operating as both a marina and commercial property provider. The marina offers 185 berths for vessels up to 40m, managed by IGY Marinas since February 2020, while the commercial estate provides approximately 68,191 sq ft of office and retail space across three buildings: International House (29,194 sq ft), Devon House (32,901 sq ft), and Ivory House (6,096 sq ft). The estate also features event spaces including a 450-capacity venue (Dockside Vaults) and floating pontoon for live music events (St Kat's Sessions). A loyalty program (SKD Porter Card) provides community members with exclusive discounts across dining and retail partners. The offering is unified under a single estate management structure operated by IGY Marinas for the marina and Cushman & Wakefield for property leasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina & Berthing Services Central London's only marina offering 185 berths across three basins for vessels up to 40m long. Services include visitor berthing, annual berth contracts, winter berths, and group bookings with discounts. Targeted at boat owners, sailing enthusiasts, and yacht clubs.
• International House Office Space Multi-floor office building offering 29,194 sq ft of available space with 3m floor-to-ceiling height, exposed VRV air-conditioning, 231 cycle racks, and floating events/meeting spaces on the docks. Targeted at office tenants seeking a central London waterside address.
• Devon House Office Space Multi-floor office building offering 32,901 sq ft across third, fourth and fifth floors, with 1 person per 8 sq m occupational density, dedicated on-site cafe, 21 showers, 97 bike spaces, and Wiredscore Platinum certification. Targeted at office tenants.
• Ivory House Space

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive Five Gold Anchor status (prestigious marina quality accreditation)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IGY MarinascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020International marina operator managing and operating St Katharine Docks Marina since February 2020. IGY applies industry-leading operational standards, global marketing expertise, and best-in-class customer service practices. The agreement was renewed in February 2026, reinforcing commitment to operating and enhancing premier global marina destinations.
• The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry body that awards Gold Anchor accreditation and Clean Marina certification. SKD participates in TYHA's assessment schemes which help position and differentiate marinas in the marketplace.
• Ingleby TricecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial property agent handling office leasing at St Katharine Docks. Contact: Jake Halstead, James Heyworth-Dunne, Jonty Robinson.
• CBREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial real estate firm handling office leasing at St Katharine Docks. Contact: David Perowne, Ben Atwell, Hannah Grint.
• Cushman & WakefieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial property agent handling office leasing at St Katharine Docks. Contact: George Homer, Matt Waugh, Andrew Parker.
• CF CommercialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail leasing agent at St Katharine Docks. Contact: Alex Lowry, Craig Fisher.
• BNP Paribas Real EstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail leasing agent at St Katharine Docks. Contact: Freddie Strutt, Gavin Redrupp.
• Nao Victoria FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation recreating historic vessels to research and promote maritime heritage. Third replica ship hosted at SKD. Ships berth in historic west basin for public tours.
• Association of Dunkirk Little ShipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of historic WWII evacuation vessels. Fleet of 16-20 ships visit St Katharine Docks for special events, opening to public with owners available to speak about vessels.
• GB Row ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's toughest rowing race. SKD hosts departure and arrival point for teams rowing 2000+ miles unassisted around Britain.
• Safer Business NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-wide initiative supported by City of London Police and Metropolitan Police. SKD hosts Safe Havens providing secure refuge for anyone feeling unsafe, with phone charging, water, restrooms, and trained staff.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Premier Marinas: UK marina group operating six premium coastal marinas. Directly comparable as a quality-positioned marina operator offering annual berth contracts, visitor berthing and on-site hospitality targeting the same mid-to-large leisure vessel segment as SKD.
• Yacht Havens: Independent UK marina group with locations including Largs, Pwllheli and Troon. Comparable as a multi-site UK marina operator serving the same annual and visiting berth market with on-site boatyard services that complement core berthing revenue.
• MDL Marinas: Largest UK marina operator with 17+ coastal locations. Directly comparable as a multi-site marina operator running annual and visitor berthing, on-site F&B and events programmes that compete for the same yacht-owner customer pool as St Katharine Docks.
• Dean & Reddyhoff Marinas: UK marina operator with sites on the south coast including Haslar and Eastbourne. Comparable as a quality-accredited marina group (Gold Anchor) competing for similar UK leisure vessel owners and offering annual contracts plus on-site F&B and events.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International luxury marina operator with sites across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the US. Comparable as a premium marina brand competing for the same superyacht and high-net-worth berth-holder segment that IGY is cultivating at SKD.
• Chelsea Harbour Marina: London's other prominent marina, located on the Thames in Chelsea. Directly comparable as an urban London marina offering berthing, waterfront residential and mixed commercial use, even if smaller in berth count and lacking the heritage Telford dock layout.

Broad incumbents

• Landsec: UK-listed real estate company with a central London office and retail portfolio. Comparable as an institutional landlord competing for premium occupiers in the City fringe, where SKD's Devon House and International House also pitch for tenants.
• Canary Wharf Group: Owner-operator of a major London waterfront commercial estate with office, retail and leisure. Comparable as a larger London waterfront landlord with a mixed-use tenant mix and event programming, although focused on Docklands rather than heritage marina operations.
• Battersea Power Station: Mixed-use redevelopment on the Thames featuring offices, retail, F&B, event venues and cultural attractions. Comparable as a London waterfront mixed-use estate combining heritage architecture with commercial, retail and event revenue lines similar to SKD's broader mix.
• British Land: UK-listed REIT operating mixed-use campuses and retail parks. Comparable as a larger UK commercial property owner with diversified office, retail and leisure tenants, competing for the same central London occupier pool as SKD's three office buildings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StKatsMarina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stkatharinedocks
• Instagraminstagram.com/stkatsdocks
• Xx.com/StKats

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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