Certified Marina Operative (CMO)

Overview

CMOs represent the Industry Leaders in the marina and wider boating industry. They value true personal and professional excellence and strive to maintain the highest levels of ethical and moral conduct in their commitment to the marina industry.

CMOs have a deeply rooted respect for the environment and recognize their role in keeping it safe for boaters and the communities that support them.

CMOs are marina professionals who have completed an extensive training and certification process and embrace the continuance of education and training for themselves and those who work within the marina industry.

Marina owners, investors and managers see CMOs as being qualified, professional, and committed to a career within the marina industry.

CMOs are recognised as being most up to date in the latest procedures, techniques, industry regulations, and requirements. CMOs have one of the tightest professional networks in the world and regularly share tips and information with one another, ensuring that each is up to speed with the latest technologies, processes, and regulations.

The knowledge a CMO receives through this network makes him/her a highly qualified, respected, and able manager.

The CMO qualification process assesses the following real-world abilities:

• Understanding of Financial management.

• Sales and marketing management.

• Understand the regulatory obligations of the marina business.

• Successful bottom-line management.

• Evidence of high character and ethical standards.

• Supervise and manage people.

The CMO designation provides a doorway to greater earnings potential and professional recognition. CMOs complete rigorous education and training developed by the national and international marina industry and must meet specific experience requirements. The CMO accreditation is the start of the Certified member accreditation pathway and paves the way for completing the CMM or CMP accreditation in the future as they gain industry knowledge and experience throughout their career.

CMO’s are committed to continuous professional development and annual reaccreditation.