MIN’s latest stories about European Boating Industry (EBI), which represents the recreational boating industry in Europe.
The European Boating Industry (EBI) held its biannual general assembly in Barcelona yesterday (11 June 2024). Hosted by the Spanish member, Asociación Nacional de Empresas Nauticas (ANEN), in collaboration with the Marina Port Vell, the Port of Barcelona and MB92, this event set the stage for discussions and strategic partnerships for the future of the […]
A group of 16 leading recreational boat manufacturers and eight marine industry associations is coming together to develop the first-ever environmental footprint methodology for recreational boats under 24 metres. The methodology, conducted under the umbrella of the European Boating Industry (EBI), which represents the recreational boating industry in Europe, will be backed up by a […]
With EU elections in June 2024 and set to define the next five years, the European Boating Industry (EBI) is launching its manifesto aimed at shaping the policy framework for boating and nautical tourism in Europe. EBI’s manifesto titled ‘Navigating Tomorrow: A vision for a sustainable boating industry #MadeInEurope’ delineates a strategic framework crucial for […]
The European Commission has launched an investigation into the issue of private boater licence recognition, which is currently a patchwork of different rules. The European Boating Industry (EBI), which represents the recreational boating industry in Europe, says data from boaters and the industry is being requested to achieve a system where private boater licences can […]
A new initiative to hold an annual World Boating Day is gathering support and participation among key industry players. Local, regional, and national industry bodies are being invited to amplify the new World Boating Day, which is set to take place from 25-26 May 2024, for its first edition. The initiative, launched at the Monaco […]
The Belgian EU Presidency, in collaboration with the European Commission and European Boating Industry (EBI), has convened a landmark conference at the prestigious Egmont Palace in Brussels. This conference, which took place on Monday (18 March 2024), addressed the pressing issue of end-of-life recreational boats. The event brought together stakeholders from across sectors, including industry […]
The European Boating Industry (EBI) and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) have renewed their partnership agreement. The two industry associations say the refreshed agreement aims to foster collaboration and advance the interests of the European and global recreational boating industry. EBI, representing the European boating and nautical tourism industry, and ICOMIA, representing […]
Genoa-based association of the foiling industry, The Foiling Organization, has joined both the European Boating Industry (EBI) and The Italian Marine Industry Association, Confindustria Nautica, this month. Confindustria Nautica has represented the pleasure boating industry and businesses in Italy and around the world since 1967, while EBI represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. Foiling, originally […]
The European Boating Industry (EBI) has concluded its first general assembly of 2024 at boot Düsseldorf. Members gathered in person to network and explore the latest innovations and prospects showcased at boot Düsseldorf. The association, representing the recreational boating industry in Europe, unanimously approved two new full members: the Irish Marine Federation and the Latvian […]
The European Union and the US have agreed to pause an ongoing trade war until after the US presidential election in 2024. US tariffs on aluminium and steel will be suspended until the end of March 2025. This extends to American-made recreational boats and engines entering the EU. In return, the EU’s retaliatory tariffs on […]
With the reimposition of tariffs in the transatlantic steel and aluminium dispute set to kick in on 1 January 2024, 87 trade associations representing various sectors have cosigned a statement urging US and EU leaders to reach an agreement to permanently remove all retaliatory tariffs on products unrelated to these disputes. For the boating industry, […]