Awards & certifications |

Blue Flag

Kos marina has been recognized by the Blue Flag since 2001, for 21 consecutive years! The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world's most recognised voluntary awards for beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained.Blue Flag represents pure water, clean coasts, safety and access for all.

‘‘A Blue Flag beach, marina or boating operator is not only a place to give a sense of pride to the community and to attract tourism, but it also promotes environmental issues and awareness’’.

Kos marina is also a member
of various bodies and organizations

Global Marina Institute

The Global Marina Institute Ltd was formed in 2011 as a partnership between British Marine and the Marina Industries Association, to deliver global marina training and certification with the aim of maintaining and increasing standards in marinas across the world.

Marina Industries Association

The Marina Industries Association (MIA) is the peak representative body for marinas, slipways, boatyards, berthing, mooring and other marine storage facilities as well as sailing and cruising boating clubs. MIA is a public company limited by guarantee and has an industry Board of 12 directors and three staff. Its mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the industry through the promotion of marinas and the provision of education, environmental accreditation and research programs and policies.

British Marine

The British Marine promotes the marine industry and works with its members to achieve sustainable growth in a competitive global environment, through the provision of world-class goods and services.

ICOMIA - International Council of Marine Industry Associations

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) is the international trade association representing the global marine industry since 1966. ICOMIA brings together national marine industry associations in one global organisation and represents them at an international level, presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry.

AMI - Association of Marina Industries

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated exclusively to the marina industry. Today, AMI is responsible for the AMI Training Institute , including the internationally acclaimed Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Certified Marina Operator (CMO) programs and small topic-specific conferences, plus the annual Conference and Expo. AMI’s 1,000+ members have access to discounted services, timely industry publications, and legislative support and updates. AMI was formed when the Marina Operators Association of America (MOAA) and the International Marina Institute (IMI) merged in 2005.

Greek Marinas Association

The Greek Marinas Association (G.M.A.) was established in 2010 in order to represent, upgrade and promote the tourist ports and marina facilities throughout the country.

TransEurope Marinas

TransEurope Marinas is an association of select European marinas, spanning ten countries and close to 45,000 berths. Member marinas seek to encourage cruising throughout a wide network of international marine destinations whilst benefiting from shared expertise.