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DampRenovation to begin in autumn 2026, emergency operation to continue next summer

Lasse Johannsen

 · 22.09.2025

Damp: Renovation to begin in autumn 2026, emergency operation to continue next summerPhoto: Yacht/A. Fritsch
The marina in Damp after the destruction caused by the Baltic Sea storm surge in October 2023.
The renovation of the marina in Damp has been secured and is scheduled to begin in a year's time. The emergency operation with 110 berths will be maintained next summer.
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The Baltic Sea storm surge in October 2023 severely damaged the jetties and piers of the marina, meaning that only limited operations have been possible since then. For a long time, there was uncertainty about the Financing the necessary reconstruction. However, the tendering process is now underway and four companies have already been asked to submit concrete offers.

Approval of the construction measures is still pending

Once the contracts have been awarded, the parties involved still have to overcome the hurdle of the approval process before the excavators can begin with the first construction phase, the reconstruction of the outer pier. The operators expect this to be the case in autumn 2026.

Emergency operation in Damp still planned

Until then, the emergency operation of 110 summer berths will be maintained, as was the case this year and last year. At the same time, however, the dismantling of the damaged jetties is already underway.

Better prepared for storm surges

After reconstruction, the harbour should be better prepared for future storm surges. Above all, this requires an improvement to the outer breakwater. The project is expected to cost around 24 million euros in total. The state of Schleswig-Holstein has agreed to contribute 18 million euros. The funds are available for a period of three years.

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Lasse Johannsen

Lasse Johannsen

Deputy Editor in Chief YACHT

Born in Kiel, grew up on the water and on board, trained as a sailor in the club and sailing on the North and Baltic Seas. After school, navy and legal training, he worked as a trainee at YACHT from 2007-2009 in the Panorama department, which he now heads. He is also responsible for the special edition of YACHT classic, has published several books with Delius-Klasing and is deputy editor-in-chief of YACHT. Johannsen is an enthusiastic cruising sailor on his own keel and an active supporter of the German classic boat scene.

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