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Emma Powell
Marina Manager
Emma joined MDL in September 2020. She previously managed a harbour not too far from Chatham. Emma has been in the marine industry for over 20 years, starting off on deck for a high-speed ferry service and making her way up the ranks to the role of Captain.
Taylor Burton
Marina Manager / Site Supervisor
Taylor started at Chatham in 2017 as Winter Banksman and Summer Lock Keeper,. Since then he took on the role as a full time Marina Operative developing his skills in the office as well as in the boatyard. Due to his hard work and dedication, Taylor has since been promoted to Marina Manager / Site Supervisor.
Amber Annis
Marina / Site Supervisor
Amber is our longstanding Supervisor who has spent her working life on the water in one capacity or another. The best part of Amber’s day is walking the pontoons and catching up with the customers!
Charlie Brand
Marina Operative
Charlie has joined MDL as one of our Marina Operatives, having recently graduated from University. Outside of work, Charlie enjoys weightlifting, playing video games, and caring for his pets.
Jakob Anderson
Marina Operative
Jakob has been in and around the marina for a while, first as a contractor in the yard for 6 years before moving across to MDL in 2023. In his spare time you will find him on the golf course and skiing in the winter.
Jamie-Lauren Pratt
Marina Operative
Jamie-Lauren joined MDL in June 2024 as a Marine Operative. With six years of experience in various roles within the maritime industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the team. You'll often find her out on the pontoons, in the office, or busy in the boatyard.
John Kempton
Lock Keeper
John has been at Chatham Maritime Marina for twenty years, and has the distinction of being the only staff member titled Lock Keeper! In his spare time he works with the Paddle Steamer Medway Queen and the Light Ship 21, and has interests in a number of other marine and transport heritage projects.
Michael Love
Marina Operative
Michael started at Chatham part time in October 2023 and has since become a full time Marina Operative. In his free time he enjoys travelling, spending time with friends and playing the drums.
Neil Plumridge
Marina Operative
Neil started working with MDL in March 2023 on a part time basis and then progressed to full time employment covering the night shift. He thoroughly enjoys the working life in the Marina and enjoys conversing with the berth holders and helping out where he can. Neil is an avid scuba diver with a local club and enjoys the marine lifestyle and all of its aspects.
Samuel Drake
Marina Operative
Sam started at Chatham in 2023 as a Marina Operative, previously working in a marina workshop for over a year and a half. He has grown up around boats and enjoys spending his spare time out on the river.
Tracey Harding
Administrator
Tracey joined MDL at the start of 2024 and is the Administrator for both Chatham Maritime Marina and Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park.
Wayne Powell
Marina Operative
Wayne started at MDL Marinas through an agency as Summer Lock Keeper before being promoted to a full time Marina Operative in 2016. He previously worked in the security industry and you will mostly see him in the boatyard driving the plant machinery, but he can also be found in the office organising the lifts for the berth holders.
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Visitor Information
- The Lock Building, Leviathan Way, Chatham, ME4 4LP
- (01634) 899200
Today’s fuel prices
60/40 retail price including VAT
Diesel - £1.36 per litre
Petrol - £1.76 per litre
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Facilities & Services
- 412 berths
- Max LOA: 24m
- Fuel (petrol, diesel)
- Boat lifting and storage ashore
- 16.5-ton crane
- Laundry facilities
- Bottled gas
- Accessible at all states of the tide through a lock entrance (some restrictions may apply to >1.5m draft)
- MDL WiFi
