Marina Technology & Systems Management Flashcards

Which type of marina management software feature is most important for optimizing slip revenue?

Answer: Dynamic pricing and real-time slip availability management

Dynamic pricing and real-time availability management maximize revenue by adjusting slip rates based on demand, season, and occupancy levels.

What is the primary purpose of a Point-of-Sale (POS) system at a marina fuel dock?

Answer: To accurately record fuel sales transactions, calculate totals, and process payments

A POS system at the fuel dock records each transaction, calculates totals, processes multiple payment types, and integrates with accounting systems.

Which communication technology is most commonly used for marina-to-vessel communication in U.S. waters?

Answer: VHF marine radio

VHF marine radio is the standard communication technology between marinas and vessels in U.S. waters, with Channel 16 as the international distress and calling channel.

What does 'shore power metering' allow a marina to do?

Answer: Measure and bill tenants for the electrical power consumed at their slips

Shore power metering measures electricity consumption at each slip and enables marinas to accurately bill tenants for actual power usage.

A marina uses a fuel management system with automated inventory tracking. What is the primary operational benefit?

Answer: It provides real-time fuel level data, alerts for reordering, and reconciles sales against inventory to detect losses

Automated fuel inventory tracking provides real-time levels, triggers reorder alerts, and reconciles dispensed fuel against sales to detect theft or leaks.

Which cybersecurity practice is most critical for protecting a marina's customer payment data?

Answer: PCI DSS compliance and encrypting cardholder data in storage and transmission

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance requires encrypting cardholder data and implementing access controls to protect customer payment information.