Marina News
August 30.08.2024
New: Sponsorships for planting islands
Sustainable water and environmental protection concerns us all. We are very pleased about the commitment of our tenants to invest with us in “sponsorships for plant islands”.
We would like to thank the Kühnel company, the First Immobilien company, and the boat owners Mr and Mrs Haiduk and Mr and Mrs Blaier. We would also be happy to advise you on how you can green your jetty and what positive effects this will have for all of us.
August 18.08.2024
Marina Day on 31.08.24
We cordially invite you to another Marina Day at the Vacation Club. We have great surprises for you.
Admission 10 Euro
Tickets at thevacationclub.de
August 18.08.2024
Infestation with duckweed
For the first time in the 48-year history of the Medienhafen, we had an infestation of duckweed.How dangerous is the plant, or does it also have good sides? Duckweed grows extremely quickly and extensively and removes nitrogen and phosphate from the water. This occurs in excess in the Rhine water due to agriculture. Its extreme growth has an impact on the oxygen content and therefore the living conditions in the water, especially for fish and other plants. However, under controlled conditions, waste water can be purified, animals fed or energy generated.
August 16.08.2024
Dragonflies back in the marina for the first time
For a long time there were very few insects in the harbor. Since the plant islands have been in bloom, insects are teeming again and the dragonfly is also finding food again. They are always found near bodies of water, as their larvae live in the water. This insect spends the majority of its life flying. It can reach speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour.
In Germany, around two thirds of native species are endangered, twenty percent are even threatened with extinction and are protected species. The main reason for this is water pollution.
August 15.08.2024
Increased oil alarm in the Medienhafen
Attention: An oil alarm is not a trivial offense, but an environmental crime. In the worst case, the district government will punish such an offense with a fine of up to 25,000 euros. You should pay attention to this: Switch off your bilge pump. Make sure your hood is tight. Look after your boat in heavy rain. Only refuel with the shaking hose and avoid dripping when refueling.
Thank you for your help.
August 14.08.2024
3 additional underwater aerators installed
The Media Harbour is very rich in fish. Here, under the jetties and on the new plant islands, the fish find cooling zones and a place to spawn. We have installed 3 more aerators near the marina building. The oxygen helps the fish in high water temperatures, but the plants on the plant islands also grow faster.
August 13.08.2024
Improving the quality of drinking water
To keep your drinking water on the jetty fresh and germ-free, we have installed “automatic hygiene flushing systems from GEBERIT”. The devices run the drinking water pipes automatically once a day for 5 minutes to ensure that there is no contamination from heat or stagnant water in the pipes. In addition, the water in the marina is revitalized by a GRANDER water system.
August 12.08.2024
New plant islands as breeding grounds
The Medienhafen is not only very rich in fish, but also in water birds. Ducks, moorhens, geese and many other species used to use the bathing platforms of the ships to raise their young. In cooperation with Pflanzinseln Niederrhein, we have now installed the first floating nesting island where they can breed undisturbed.
July 08.01.2024
New outdoor ashtrays
Unfortunately, visitors to the harbor still carelessly throw away their cigarette butts. Did you know that up to 4000 harmful substances can be found in a cigarette butt? A single cigarette butt with its mix of toxins can contaminate between 40 and 60 liters of water, accelerate the death of fish and have a negative impact on plant growth.
Please dispose of cigarette butts in our ashtray and we will take care of the rest.
July 05.01.2024
Our insect hotels
We have installed the first 4 insect hotels to provide wild bees and insects in the harbor with a new habitat and food. The floating plant islands with plants such as purple loosestrife and cattail serve as a food source for them.
We would like to thank the companies Asahi Kasei and ONWATER for their support.
January 05.01.2024
Rescue the Rhine at the Boot 2024
You are cordially invited to visit our stand in Hall 11 H 23 from Sat. 20 Jan. 2024 - Sun. 28 Jan. 2024. Together with Pflanzinseln Niederrhein, we will present our measures for greening the water areas in the Medienhafen.
We would like to thank Messe Düsseldorf for their support.
September 18.09.2023
ew: The Asai Kasei plant islands in the Vacation Club
Floating plants provide shade, form a natural retreat for fish and other aquatic animals, and remove phosphates, nitrates and other environmental toxins from the water.
September 10.09.2023
New: The floating plant islands in the Medienhafen
In the search for optimal shading of the water, we have now entered into a cooperation with the young company "Pflanzinseln Niederrhein". These plant islands are a beautiful and clever product with which we can stop evaporation quickly and inexpensively and at the same time clear the Rhine water of excessive toxins. Water-purifying plants grow on floating stones, which have been proven to improve water quality by acting as a plant purification system or pond filter thanks to their hanging roots with a large surface area. 1 square meter of island surface forms more than 100 square meters of root surface!
September 01.09.2023
New: Underwater ventilation via "Smart Bubbles"
To improve the water quality and activate the anaerobic soil milieu, the marina is using underwater aerators (Smart Bubbles) for the first time. A total of 6 aerators have been used so far. This is because the outside temperatures have reached the 30 degree mark again this year. At a water temperature of 24 degrees, the oxygen content for the fish drops dramatically.
June 24.06.2023
Mercury Experience Days. 17.-18.6.2023
We would like to thank the company Mercury and all participating boat dealers for this fantastic event. 2000 participants experienced the first professional onwater boat show in the Media Harbor with test drives on the Rhine.
April 29.04.2023
The new kitchen container for the event platform is transported professional on the water. As a video!
April 18.04.2023
Campaign: "Rescue the Rhine N°3"
Marina develops first floating garden to combat blue-green algae (toxic cyanobacteria) Further information on the individual projects can be found here.
April 18.04.2023
Campaign: "Rescue the Rhine N°2"
The marina continues its commitment to shading the water through sustainable greening.
We thank Hanns Josef and Marion Bolten from Düsseldorf for the first sponsorship of our floating apple tree.
April 18.04.2023
Campaign: "Rescue the Rhine N°1"
With our floating garden made of recycled plastic (HDPE), we start greening and shading the water. The plants form a natural competitor to blue-green algae (cyano bacteria) and offer fish and waterfowl a protected habitat.
March 27.03.2023
Our traditional ship the "Voorwaarts" was taken to a shipyard in Duisburg for a refit. There the ship will be overhauled for the new season.
January 01.01.2023
The Marina Düsseldorf and the ONWATER Habour Team wish you a happy new year.
November 12.11.2022
Expansion of wind energy
As part of our transformation of the marina into a "green and self-sufficient leisure facility", we have commissioned the first Savonius wind turbine. Starting in 2023, we will invest more in wind power, solar energy and storage. We believe that in the foreseeable future we will be able to convert smaller boats up to 7 meters to electric power. Be curious.
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November 07.11.2022
New freight elevator is in operation
Lugging around gas cans and beverage crates is now a thing of the past. With our innovative freight elevator we now carry up to 250 KG fast and comfortable. Please register with the ONWATER port team if you would like to carry something.
October 30.10.2022
Our Marina Autumn Festival
We ended the 2022 season in great weather with a nice atmosphere. Besides original wines and homemade chili con carne and cheese spatzen, everyone had a lot of fun. Each guest received a Marina polo shirt as a small gift. We will continue the spring and fall festival with changing themes and activities for 2023. First and foremost for us is the responsible use of water and resources. More on this in the new year.
August 19.08.2022
Dramatic low tide. We are at a historic low and are feeling the effects of climate change more than clearly. Guest traffic has collapsed completely. We recommend that you only drive on the Rhine with an angled drive and strictly in the middle of the lane.
Questions about the water level will be happy to answer them ONWATER port team.
July 28.07.2022
This Harding lifeboat accompanied a large freighter on the seven seas for years. When it was decommissioned, the boat made its way from Bangladesh to Amsterdam, where it was converted into a team boat for a luxury fashion label. We took it over in 2022 and revised it again. You can ship under the new name NEGRONI. Celebrate wonderfully in the harbor with up to 20 people.
Further information can be obtained from ONWATER port team
July 10.07.2022
Our harbor festival was a complete success and everyone had a good time and felt good. Many thanks for the lively participation.
A very special thanks also to Paolo Antonio, the owner of the restaurant "Franks Harbor" in the Win Win Towers in the Media Harbour. He sponsored two very tasty Italian pasta dishes.
April 20.04.2022
From mid-June you can rent an original Harding lifeboat from us. the "MEEUW" is a classic with space for 20 people, equipped with a long table and a cool box, it is ideal for smaller celebrations. This ship also runs on environmentally friendly synthetic CARE diesel and causes 90% less harmful emissions.
The ship is firmly anchored to the small platform on the A Steiger. From there you have a magnificent view over the Media Harbour.
April 15.04.2022
The marina is preparing for the new season.Ships are repaired and cleaned, theFlags that have suffered from the winter stormsare exchanged and the harbor basin mustso and so always "kept in shape".
A harbor launch becomes environmentally friendly with a state-of-the-art diesel engineconverted and will soon be driving with us CARE Diesel.
