European Boating Industry

🌊 Get Ready for blue Innovation dock 2025, by boot Düsseldorf! 🚤💡 The countdown to the blue innovation dock 2025 has begun! This year, at European Boating Industry, we have made sure the stage is set for even more innovation, networking, and cutting-edge ideas to shape the future of the boating industry. With daily themes diving deep into sustainability, technology, and the blue economy, blue innovation dock is where the industry’s brightest minds, innovators, and leaders come together to share insights and drive progress. 🌱⚙️🌍 💬 Why join this year? 🔹 More innovation: Discover game-changing projects and ideas. 🔹 More networking: Connect with industry leaders and like-minded professionals in the blue innovation dock Lounge! 🔹 More impact: Be part of shaping the future of boating. 📅 As speakers are being confirmed, check the daily program and themes to plan your visit and make the most of this exciting stage: https://lnkd.in/d76zY-b5 🔗 Don’t miss out on the industry’s leading platform for innovation. Join us at the Blue Innovation Dock 2025 and be part of the conversation that’s shaping tomorrow! #bid25 #boot25 #MadeInEurope

🌍 Enganging with policy-makers on the future of Europe’s boating industry On 11 December, EBI members gathered in Brussels for a series of high-level meetings with Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission, bringing forward the priorities of the European recreational boating industry. The day’s discussions centred on key topics: 🚤 Innovation and sustainability – Addressing the green transition and the role of the Recreational Craft Directive in supporting a comprehensive approach to reduce environmental impact. 🌱 Boosting SMEs and marinas – Highlighting the need for targeted EU funding to help marinas adopt green technologies and provide alternative fuels. 🧭 Cross-border recognition of skipper licenses – Calling for swift legislative action to harmonise recognition of recreational boating licenses across the EU, unlocking growth in nautical tourism. 💶 Fair VAT policies – Advocating for a level playing field by including marinas and charter boats within the VAT Directive, aligning them with other tourism sectors like hotels and campsites. Throughout the day, EBI emphasised the industry's contribution to Europe’s blue economy, supporting 280,000 direct jobs and 30,000 SMEs, while playing a key role in regional development and sustainable tourism. 🤝 A special thank you to the MEPs, European Commission representatives, and our dedicated EBI members for their engagement and commitment to advancing these priorities. Together, we continue to build a strong and sustainable future for boating in Europe. #PublicAffairsDay #BlueEconomy #MadeInEurope

🎣 On 28 November, EBI President Robert Marx was proud to speak at the EFTTA Angling Summit in Berlin, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the recreational boating and angling sectors. Both industries share a commitment to delivering quality on-water experiences while protecting marine and freshwater environments. With 6.5 million boats in Europe and 25 million marine and inland anglers, the connection is clear, and the opportunities to grow sustainably are significant. EBI emphasised the need for joint innovation, sustainable practices, and advocacy to support local communities, and drive economic growth. 🤝 We look forward to continued collaboration with EFTTA and its members to connect the boating and angling industries as natural partners. #AnglingSummit #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #MadeInEurope

🌍 EBI’s leadership at the heart of Brussels Today, EBI’s leadership is in the heart of Europe, meeting with key political leaders from the European Parliament and the European Commission. The discussions aim to advance the priorities of the European boating industry, including sustainability, innovation, and market development, ensuring the sector remains a global competitive leader. 🤝 Together, we continue to strengthen the connection between the industry and policymakers, fostering collaboration to tackle the challenges and opportunities ahead. 📍 Brussels, where decisions shape the future of Europe’s recreational boating sector. #MadeInEurope

🚤 EBI’s active role in market surveillance discussions! Yesterday, EBI had the privilege of joining a key meeting with the European Commission, national market surveillance authorities, and stakeholders to focus on the Recreational Craft Directive. 🤝 This forum is essential for strengthening collaboration between industry and regulators, tackling shared challenges, and ensuring safety and compliance for recreational craft across Europe. 📍 A big thank you to the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports for hosting this important session! #MadeInEurope 🇪🇺 #RecreationalCraftDirective #Collaboration #EBI

Based in Brussels, the European Boating Industry represents the European leisure marine industry in Europe, including the UK. 🇪🇺   Over 6 million boats are kept in European waters, and there are over 10,000 marinas - the industry is HUGE.   As Secretary General, Philip Easthill is responsible for running the show.   What does the EBI stand for, and what are their current priorities?    Knowing what we increasingly know about end-of-life boats, production and the environmental opportunities of our marine industry, what are the EBI's plans to support?   Let’s find out... Tune in to this episode of the Clean Sailors podcast - wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 https://lnkd.in/d4HhHHuG #podcast #cleansailors #europe #marineindustry #marine #sailing #boating #environment #sustainability #europeanmarine

There's only a few days left to apply to pitch at our Startup Day at boot Düsseldorf 2025, in collaboration with European Boating Industry, and to win a free exhibition stand at boot 2026. 🏃♀️ Taking place on Tuesday 21st January 2025, this dedicated day will provide an unparalleled platform for innovative startups to showcase their solutions to key players in the leisure marine industry, and to pitch on the main stage! Don't miss out on the chance of winning a free stand at boot 2026 and apply via this link 👉 https://ow.ly/pRyZ50U5ZZx

🚤 EU action necessary to reduce barriers for boaters in Europe! 🌍 A big thank you to MEP Daniel Attard for raising an important written question to the European Commission: 🪪 While European citizens can drive seamlessly across borders with their car driving licenses, navigating waterways across countries remains a challenge due to inconsistent recognition of boating licenses. 💡 In its response, the Commission acknowledged the hurdles faced by boaters, businesses and professional skippers due to the lack of mutual recognition of boating licenses among Member States. To explore potential solutions, the Commission has initiated a study to analyse the advantages and drawbacks of a possible mutual recognition system for recreational boating licences, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The Commission also emphasised the need for action to address this issue. We look forward to action from the incoming Commission to prioritise an initiative to streamline the recognition of boating licenses, paving the way for smoother cross-border boating and growing the sector’s appeal. 📄 Read the full question and response here: https://lnkd.in/dTGbUBWf #Boating #EU #MutualRecognition #MadeInEurope

🌟 From Faial, the island of sailors, we continue to promote TWINNEDbySTARS 🌟 Yesterday, 27th November, we held our Project Meeting in Faial, Azores, with the special presence of Agnieszka Kempny, our Project Officer. This meeting has been key to evaluate the progress of the project and to plan the next steps. Today we continue with the last Co-creation Workshop, where we continue working together with the participating companies to develop innovative and sustainable tourism products in the outermost regions. TiDES Instituto de Turismo y Desarrollo Económico Sostenible Cátedra UNESCO de Turismo y Desarrollo Económico Sostenible de la ULPGC Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cluster Marítimo de Canarias ACIF-CCIM Consulta Europa Projects and Innovation Nautic Ocean CTM - Collectivité de Martinique Centro Tecnológico de Ciencias Marinas European Boating Industry CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🌊 Congratulations to the New EU Commission! 🚤⚓️ European Boating Industry welcomes the newly approved European Commission as it embarks on its crucial mission to shape the future of Europe. Our industry contributes significantly to Europe’s competitiveness, maritime heritage, and tourism, creating over 280,000 direct jobs and driving sustainability initiatives to protect waterways and oceans. We are committed to supporting the EU Commission’s goals in areas such as the Green Deal, innovation, and fostering growth in coastal and maritime tourism. 🤝 Collaboration is key to achieving shared objectives, and we look forward to engaging with policymakers to ensure a thriving and sustainable future for boating in Europe. Find our key calls for action here: https://lnkd.in/eGpeR8cP #MadeInEurope #EUCommission #Sustainability #Innovation