As cruise market and sea passagers transfers are developing worldwide, it is often difficult to set up new mooring infrastructure in existing docks of port cities.

Moreover, the erection of more wharfs is not always desirable or possible because it would "use" new coastal areas. The usual alternative, which is the landing of passengers by tenders, is therefore still topical; however, in some cases - moderate sea - it would be better to secure the operation.

In some cases, innovating and environment-friendly alternatives can be implemented to ease and secure transfer operations by landing passengers outside existing ports, as near as possible to the tourist sites or in areas where it is possible to build car parks.

    Pictures: Jean-Marc Beynet  (Cannes, Toulon, St-Barth)