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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/73-newsletter-aug-sep-2023

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9-11 October, ICOMIA World Marinas The Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas hosts ICOMIA World Marinas Conference at Tivoli vilamoura conference center, Vilamoura – Portugal. Register here. 18 October, 10:00 CET Executive Committee (Online, Teams) 16 November, 15:30 – 17:00 CET Council Meeting (METSTRADE – Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

Release of comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the North-East Atlantic

The 2023 edition of the OSPAR's Quality Status Report was released, which offers a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the environmental state of the North-East Atlantic. It is based on a collaborative effort between 15 countries, the EU and over 400 scientists, policy experts and their institutions. It contains the evidence to inform decisions on how to improve the status of the North-East Atlantic. The Report concludes that the OSPAR Contracting Parties have made significant…

Circularity In Glass Fibre Manufacturing

Glass Fibre Europe, representing the European glass fibre industry published a position paper on the circularity in glass fibre manufacturing. It underscores the industry’s dedication to significantly reduce waste generation within its facilities, as well as the ultimate goal of ensuring that no internal glass waste ends up in landfill. It highlights the work of its member organisations towards the identification and implementation of innovative solutions, closely aligned with the EU Waste Framework Directive. These…

EU-UK relations: Commission and UK reach political agreement on UK participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus

The European Commission and the United Kingdom government have reached a political agreement on the UK's participation in Horizon Europe, the EU's research, and innovation programme, and Copernicus, the EU's Earth observation programme. This agreed solution follows in-depth discussions between the EU and the UK and will be beneficial to both. It will allow the EU and UK to deepen their relationship in research, innovation and space, bringing together research and space communities. It means that researchers…

EBI action advocating against the return of EU-US tariff war

Following the trade dispute in 2018, which saw the US impose tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, a number of sectors were targeted with retaliatory tariffs on US imports, including recreational boats. Both tariffs were suspended at the end of 2021 for a period of two years. The aim was to find an agreement on the core steel and aluminium issue by October 2023 in order to then permanently remove both tariffs. In case of…

Belgian government study on introducing a circular economy for recreational craft

In response to the issue of end-of-life boats, the Belgian government recently conducted an in-depth study with the aim to provide a strategic blueprint for establishing a circular economy chain within the Belgian recreational craft sector. Particular emphasis is placed on composite boats, a segment that has been overlooked in recycling initiatives. Belgium has an estimated fleet of approximately 93,000 registered vessels. However, a critical challenge arises from the lack of precise data on the…

The Common European Tourism Data Space: A Closer Examination

In a Communication, the European Commission presented a new initiative known as the "Common European Tourism Data Space." This development is set to bring significant changes to the tourism industry in Europe. The Common European Tourism Data Space is a collaborative endeavour involving a wide range of stakeholders. These encompass Member States, local and regional authorities, the private sector, and EU institutions. This collective effort seeks to harness the insights and expertise of various professionals…

Upcoming Events

2023 Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda Annual Stakeholder Conference From the 22-23 November in Bucharest, this two-day event will showcase the latest blue economy developments, in terms of investment, innovation and sustainability. This conference will provide an opportunity to network and discuss the outline future cooperation on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy, as well as insights of ongoing and future initiatives in the industry. Register here. boot Düsseldorf 2024 The world’s largest boat and…

EBI addresses the importance of the nautical tourism in the Baltic Sea at HELCOM

A workshop was organised on the environmental impacts of recreational boating in the Baltic Sea. This was in the framework of the Baltic Sea Convention (HELCOM) with the aim to advance implementation of the Baltic Sea Action Plan that includes a number of actions for recreational boating, including antifouling, decarbonisation and boater awareness. The workshop was organised by the Coalition Clean Baltic with the Lithuanian, Swedish and German governments being the official organisers. A number…

New EU Regulation on Batteries

The recently adopted regulation, adopted by both the Council and the European Parliament, aims to strengthen sustainability standards for batteries and used batteries throughout Europe. Although this regulation covers all battery types, it bears significance for the boating industry. One pivotal facet is the promotion of a circular economy, placing emphasis on the entire life cycle of batteries. This includes requirements for meeting collection targets and obligations, establishing targets for material recovery, and extended producer…

European Sustainable Boating Roundtable: Pioneering Sustainability

In the spirit of innovation and progress, the first European Sustainable Boating Roundtable was organised at the 63rd Genoa International Boat Show, with the aim to heralda new era for sustainable practices in the yachting and boating industry. The event, organised by EBI in collaboration with Confindustria Nautica and Regione Liguria, made an impact as industry professionals, policymakers, journalists, innovators, and academics gathered for spirited discussions. The Roundtable set a course for discussions that set…

Exploring Sustainable Nautical Tourism in BID Podcast Special

In the second edition of the "bid360 special" podcast, a collaboration between boot Düsseldorf and EBI , the focus shifts to sustainable nautical tourism and water sports. The podcast features Paul Blanc, JEANNEAU Brand Director & VP Boat Clubs at Groupe Beneteau, and Karlheinz Jungbeck, President of ADAC, who dive into industry-related topics. A central theme is the collaboration between marinas and the charter industry in engaging policymakers in discussions about sustainability. Other essential subjects…

Funding

TENDER: Standards and Best Practices in Ocean Observation Contracting Authority: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) Deadline: 07 November 2023 More information can be found here. FUNDING: Horizon Europe 2024 R&I on the circular economy Contracting Authority: Horizon Europe, European Commission Opens: 17 October 2023 Deadline: 22 February 2024 More information can be found here. FUNDING: BESTLIFE2030 Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in EU’s Outermost Regions and associated Overseas Countries and Territories…

boot Düsseldorf 2024 heads for top result

The international market leaders will again be on board from 20 to 28 January and the world’s largest yachts and water sports show will follow on from its excellent pre-pandemic results. Commenting on this, Wolfram Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, says: “We have had very successful talks with the manufacturers over the summer months and feel great enthusiasm and anticipation for boot 2024. In January, we will also be able to welcome back…

IBRA - River Shannon Hire Boat Fleet to Change to Sustainable HVO

Sustainable HVO, Green D +, hydrogenated vegetable oil, is made from refined used cooking oil. A raw material that has already been used for its original intended purpose in the food industry but has been recycled and re-refined to be used again as a sustainable fuel, a low carbon replacement for diesel oil. Sustainable HVO comes with an ISCC), International Sustainability & Carbon Certification, to prove the source of the used raw material in our…

Consultations

Survey on sustainable boating in the Baltic Sea Region The Baltic Sustainable Boating 2030 project is conducting a survey on sustainable boating in the Baltic Sea region. This EU Interreg-funded project aims to establish a cooperation platform at the Baltic Sea Region level to develop the region into a sustainable boating destination. The survey can be found here and Baltic Sea members of EBI are invited to contribute. More information on the project can be…

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