What Ocean Havens does

Ocean Havens (legal entity Ocean Havens Management LLC) is a privately held marina and waterfront development company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The company operates a portfolio of nine waterfront properties across New England, including seven marinas (Charlestown Marina with 371 slips, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina with 180 deep water slips, Fore Points Marina in Portland ME with 150 slips, Fan Pier Marina, Boston Yacht Haven, Provincetown Marina with 100 slips and 100 moorings, and India Wharf Marina with 22 slips), one marine services facility (Boston Marine Services), and one marine fuel operation (Harbor Energy). An additional marina (Pier 4 Marina) is in development in Boston's Seaport District adjacent to the Institute of Contemporary Art. The company also operates a 10-room boutique hotel at Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina.

The core technology and infrastructure consists of capital-intensive marine assets including a 500-ton floating dry dock built in 2021 in Providence, 75-ton and 50-ton travel lifts for vessel hauling, proprietary hybrid steel/concrete breakwaters up to 900 feet in length, high-capacity 480-volt multi-phase electrical services for megayachts, and in-slip fuel delivery via barge. The company serves three primary customer segments: individual recreational boaters seeking dockage, storage, and maintenance services; commercial maritime operators requiring 24/7 self-serve fueling and large-vessel haul-out; and municipal or private developers engaging the company for marina planning, design, feasibility, and management services.

Revenue is generated through seven streams: recurring slip rentals and dockage (transient, seasonal, year-round); marine maintenance and repair services; marine fuel sales (diesel, gasoline, Jet A); marina development consulting; third-party marina management services; loyalty-program-driven cross-property utilization; and boutique hotel accommodations. Distribution combines enterprise field sales for management and development contracts, inside sales for reservations, direct-to-consumer through the Ocean Access tiered loyalty program (Gold, Platinum, Diamond), and marketplace listings via Dockwa. Leadership consists of Principals Chuck Lagasse and Ann Lagasse, Director of Operations Kevin Lussier, Director of Construction Ryan Cantwell, and Controller Yahira Llavona across a 17-person team.

Name

Ocean Havens

Legal name

Ocean Havens Management LLC

Website

https://oceanhavens.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Havens is a privately held marina and waterfront development company operating nine waterfront properties across New England, providing dockage, marine maintenance, fuel, and marina management/consulting services to recreational boaters, commercial operators, and municipal developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Rehabilitation, Maintenance & Asset Renewal (Repairs, Strengthening) (IMAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marina & Small Craft Harbor Construction (IMAFAJAG), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Marina operations
• Waterfront development
• Boat dockage
• Marine maintenance
• Marine fueling

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marina Dockage and Slip Rentals: Recurring revenue from transient, seasonal, and year-round dockage and slip rentals across all marina properties. Pricing varies by vessel size, length of stay, and property location.
2. Marine Maintenance and Repair Services: One-time and recurring service revenue from Boston Marine Services including mechanical systems, electronics, painting, carpentry, fiberglass repairs, haul-out and storage, and commissioning services.
3. Marine Fuel Sales: Revenue from marine diesel, gasoline, Jet A fuel, lubricants, and additives sold through Harbor Energy at Boston Harbor's fueling docks and through in-slip delivery barges. Includes commercial 24/7 self-serve and recreational boat fuel dock.
4. Marina Development Consulting: Professional services revenue from marina planning, design, feasibility studies, marine structures, dock design and construction, financial modeling, and climate change resilience planning for third-party clients.
5. Marina Management Services: Management fees from operating third-party marina facilities, including staffing, reservations, maintenance, customer concierge, and marina management software services.
6. Loyalty Program Membership: Free loyalty program (Ocean Access) that drives customer retention and increases utilization across all revenue streams by offering fuel discounts, preferred dockage rates, and restaurant perks.
7. Boutique Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from 10-guest-room boutique hotel at Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina, with marina views and upscale amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean Havens operates a portfolio of nine waterfront marina and marine service properties across New England, providing transient, seasonal, and year-round dockage; marine maintenance, repair, and storage; marine fueling; and uplands amenities. Beyond self-operated marinas, the company provides marina development consulting (planning, feasibility, design, dock construction, climate resilience) and third-party marina management services to municipalities and private developers.

Product overview

Ocean Havens is a marina and waterfront development company operating a portfolio of nine distinct properties across New England, including seven operating marinas, one marine services facility, and one fuel station. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning marina development, marina management, uplands development, and public access amenities. The marina portfolio includes properties in Boston (Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Boston Yacht Haven, Charlestown Marina, Fan Pier Marina, India Wharf Marina, and Pier 4 Marina under development), Maine (Fore Points Marina in Portland), and Provincetown (Provincetown Marina), along with Boston Marine Services for maintenance/repairs and Harbor Energy for fuel services. The company also operates the Ocean Access loyalty program providing tiered benefits (Gold, Platinum, Diamond) across its partnered marina network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ocean Access: Ocean Havens loyalty program offering fuel discounts, preferred dockage rates, restaurant perks, and merchandise discounts across partnered marinas. Tiers include Gold (transient guests), Platinum (seasonal members), and Diamond (annual members).

Products and services

• Charlestown Marina 371-slip full-service marina in Boston's Charlestown Navy Yard offering transient, seasonal, and year-round liveaboard dockage for vessels from 25 to 500 feet, with Pier 6 Restaurant on site and Harborwalk access.
• Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Full-service marina offering 180 deep water slips for transient, seasonal, and year-round liveaboards, with a 50-ton travel lift, land storage, fitness center, and on-site dining.
• Boston Marine Services Marine maintenance, repair, and storage facility offering mechanical, electrical, electronics, painting, varnish, carpentry, fiberglass, composites work, and haul-out services supported by a 75-ton travel lift.
• Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina 100-slip marina with 6 megayacht berths accommodating vessels up to 400 feet, complemented by a 10-guest-room boutique hotel with marina views and concierge services.
• Fan Pier Marina 100-slip marina in Boston's Seaport District offering 480-volt multi-phase power, in-slip fueling, and access for vessels up to 500 feet, adjacent to the HarborWalk and Institute of Contemporary Art.
• Fore Points Marina 150-slip marina in Portland, Maine within Casco Bay offering 480-volt 3-phase power, fuel dock, pump-out services, and transient, seasonal, and year-round dockage with unlimited beam.
• Harbor Energy Marine fueling station providing high-speed diesel, gasoline, Jet A fuel, lubricants, and additives at the dock and via in-slip delivery barges, including commercial 24/7 self-serve.
• Provincetown Marina 100-slip and 100-mooring marina in Provincetown, MA accommodating vessels up to 250 feet with floating docks, 480-amp metered electrical service, Captain's Lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi and pump-out.
• India Wharf Marina 22-slip marina in downtown Boston offering seasonal and transient dockage for vessels up to 75 feet with 30 and 50 amp electric connections.
• Marina Development Services Professional marina planning and development services for municipalities and private developers, including feasibility studies, marine structures, slip mix development, numerical modeling, dock design and construction, and climate change resilience planning.
• Marina Management Services Comprehensive management of third-party marina facilities including staffing, reservations, maintenance, fueling services, customer concierge, and marina management and financial software.
• Uplands Development Services Uplands development services for waterfront dining, lodging, and retail facilities, including permitting, public harbor walks, and rehabilitation of bulkheads, piers, and wharfs.
• Ocean Access Loyalty Program Free three-tier loyalty program (Gold, Platinum, Diamond) offering fuel discounts, preferred dockage rates, restaurant perks, merchandise discounts, and complimentary services across Ocean Havens' partnered marinas.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boston Launch CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner in the Ocean Access loyalty program offering complimentary water shuttle rides on Boston Harbor. Members present their Ocean Access card to receive the discount.
• The Tall Ship BostonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner offering priority access to admission 7 days per week and waived rental fee and/or minimum spend in lounges Monday through Thursday for Ocean Access members.
• Joe's WaterfrontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering 10% off food for dine-in and priority access to reservations for Ocean Access loyalty program members.
• Pier 6 BostonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering priority access to reservations for Ocean Access loyalty program members at Pier 6 Boston waterfront dining location.
• Antico FornominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering 1 complimentary dessert per table and priority access to reservations for Ocean Access members at the North End Italian restaurant.
• TerramiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering dining discounts for Ocean Access loyalty program members in Boston's North End.
• The Daily Catch WaterfrontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering 10% off food for dine-in for Ocean Access loyalty program members.
• ReelHouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering dining perks for Ocean Access loyalty program members at ReelHouse Boston waterfront restaurant.
• ReelHouse Oyster BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering dining perks for Ocean Access loyalty program members.
• Mastro'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering dining perks for Ocean Access loyalty program members at Mastro's Boston location at Fan Pier.
• Pazza on PorterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner offering 15% off for dine-in (excluding alcohol) for Ocean Access loyalty program members.
• Red Top BoatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater taxi partner offering $5 off round trip water taxi tickets for Ocean Access loyalty program members.
• DockwacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline marina reservation marketplace platform enabling transient bookings at India Wharf Marina and other partnered Ocean Havens properties.
• Constant ContactcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail service provider used for newsletter delivery and marketing communications. Uses first-party cookies for service delivery.
• Google AnalyticscoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb analytics tool used to understand how users engage with the website. Uses first-party cookies to track user interactions and compile reports on website trends.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Suntex Marina Investors: The largest U.S. owner/operator of marinas with a national portfolio of premium recreational marinas. Operates at materially larger scale than Ocean Havens but runs the same core business of marina slip rentals, fuel, and F&B across multiple sites.
• Hinckley Yachts: New England-based luxury yacht builder and service operator with marina and yard facilities in Maine and Rhode Island. Comparable customer base (premium East Coast yacht owners) and overlapping service capabilities with Ocean Havens' Boston Marine Services.
• IGY Marinas: Operates a global network of luxury marinas catering to megayachts and premium transient customers. Directly comparable to Ocean Havens' Boston Yacht Haven and Fan Pier megayacht operations and Seaport positioning.
• Newport Shipyard: Full-service marina and yacht repair yard in Newport, Rhode Island serving megayachts and premium yachts. Closely comparable operating model to Ocean Havens' Boston Harbor Shipyard and Boston Marine Services in terms of services and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: Largest U.S. marine retailer supplying parts, accessories, and services to boaters. Shares the recreational boating customer base with Ocean Havens and competes for wallet share on consumables, gear, and services.
• MarineMax: Largest U.S. recreational boat dealer with growing marina and services exposure. Overlaps with Ocean Havens in serving recreational boaters but operates as a broad incumbent across the marine value chain rather than a regional marina operator.
• Brunswick Corporation: Diversified marine manufacturer (Boston Whaler, Mercury Marine) with boat, engine, and parts operations. Serves the same end customer and has overlapping service/repair capabilities, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a marina-focused operator.

Regional players

• Front Street Shipyard: Full-service shipyard and marina in Belfast, Maine serving New England commercial and recreational vessels. Comparable service offerings (haul-out, repair, storage) though serving a different sub-region than Ocean Havens' Boston-centric footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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