The European Boating Industry (EBI)

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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/52-newsletter-september-2021

News from Brussels

EBI Invited To Speak At Public Hearing Of EESC On Tourism

On 7 September 2021, the European Economic and Social Committee held a public hearing in Rhodes on tourism in the EU. The meeting was held in the context of an own-initiative opinion on tourism from the EESC, following up to the opinion on the Commission communication “Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond”. The hearing brought together different voices from public and private bodies, all reporting shared experiences from tourism SMEs after COVID-19. Speaking at…

Publication Of First-Ever European Maritime Transport Environmental Report

At the beginning of September 2021, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) published the EMTER report (European Maritime Transport Environmental Report) together with the European Environment Agency (EEA). The Report aims to provide a factual analysis of maritime transport’s environmental impacts, while suggesting future actions to alleviate these pressures. The joint report touches upon many pivotal topics for maritime transport, including alternative fuels which are being assessed by the European Commission as well in the…

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New Harmonised RCD Standards

On 26 August 2021, the Commission published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1407, which provides references of certain harmonised standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The new Implementing Decision adds new standards that implement the Recreational Craft Directive. These are: Small craft - Steering wheels (EN ISO 23411:2021) Small craft – Fire-resistant fuel hoses (EN ISO 7840:2021) Small craft – Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses (EN ISO 8469:2021) Seacocks and through-hull fittings (EN ISO…

EBI Joins Other Affected European Industries To Call For The Removal Of Section 232 Tariffs Between The EU And The US

On 28 September, EBI, together with nine other European industry associations affected by the retaliation tariffs, released a joint statement voicing the urgency to resolve the U.S.’ Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium, and in turn the retaliation tariffs that are affecting several sectors of the European economy unrelated to the source of dispute. The joint statement stressed on the critical importance of the transatlantic relationship for European businesses, welcoming the steps that both…

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