The European Boating Industry (EBI)

Long-term partnership between EBI and boot Düsseldorf

EBI, the European Boating Industry is at the heart of EU policy-making through monitoring, providing input and advocating on developments that could impact the recreational boating industry. Through its monthly newsletter, EBI informs the industry about the key developments at EU policy and political level that are crucial for the future direction of the industry. We are happy to share content that is also interesting for you as a trade visitor.

About European Boating Industry

The European Boating Industry represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. It includes all related sectors, such as boat building, equipment manufacturers, marinas and service providers. The industry makes a significant contribution to the European economy and represents 32,000 companies directly employing over 280,000 people. The vast majority of the sector is made up of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Source: https://www.europeanboatingindustry.eu/newsroom/newsletter/itemlist/category/54-newsletter-november-2021

News from Brussels

End-of-year message from the President

Dear Colleagues, 2021 has been another challenging year characterised by the presence of COVID-19. However, our industry has proven itself resilient and able to strengthen its position as leisure and tourism activity, seizing the opportunities and new demand trends. We are excited to be starting the new year with boot Düsseldorf which will be held in person once again. We will be delighted to welcome you all to two important events organised by EBI that…

EU and Mediterranean countries adopt the strategy “Improving the Health of the Mediterranean Sea”

In Antalya, Turkey, the contracting parties of the UN’s Barcelona Convention on the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution, including the EU and the Mediterranean countries, signed a declaration endorsing a new strategy for 2022 to 2027 to achieve a healthy, clean, sustainable and climate resilient Mediterranean Sea. All signatories agreed to support the designation of a sulphur emissions control area in the whole region, meaning that ships navigating through the Mediterranean can only…

New harmonised standards for RCD

On 8 December 2021, The European Commission adopted an Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/2173, amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/919 as regards harmonised standards The following entries were added: EN ISO 8099-2:2021 - Small craft – Waste systems – Part 2: Sewage treatment systems EN ISO 8849:2021- Small craft – Electrically operated bilge pumps EN ISO 14945:2021 - Small craft – Builder’s plate EN ISO 14946:2021- Small craft – Maximum load capacity The full list of harmonised…

Argos Project

ARGOS (Anti-theft Robust Galileo-based Operational System) is an EU-funded project with the aim to implement the new Galileo satellite navigation system and develop an innovative board/device for vehicle tracking, including recreational boats. The use of ARGOS, that can be considered as a sort of “Blackbox”, aims to give evidence of the navigation route and improve the availability of the position information. The ARGOS Solution should respond to user needs and requirements, collected from the users…

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BOAT International Media acquires Boating Communications

On 21 December 2021, leading superyacht multimedia, events and intelligence company BOAT International Media (BOAT) announced its acquisition of data, digital and B2B media organisation Boating Communications, publisher of International Boat Industry (IBI) magazine. The acquisition sees BOAT strengthen its position in the B2B market. Founded in 1968, IBI is the most established and respected magazine serving the volume boat industry. The deal also includes IBI’s market intelligence platform, IBI Plus, its digital channels and…

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