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Thursday, 03 September 2026 08:53
EBI launches EUDR guidance as first publication of new Regulatory Compass
European Boating Industry (EBI) launches dedicated guidance on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the first publication under its new EBI Regulatory Compass initiative providing practical EU regulatory support to the recreational boating industry. This marks the start of the EBI Regulatory Compass, a new initiative developed as part of EBI’s… -
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 08:41
European marina mapping on EMODnet: Supporting effective decision-making
As coastal space across Europe becomes increasingly congested, governments are taking decisions on how to manage and allocate space at sea. This is one of the requirements of the 2014 EU Maritime Spatial Planning Directive and is increasing at pace with new offshore energy installations and aquaculture becoming prevalent across… -
Thursday, 11 June 2026 06:15
EBI expands membership and shapes future priorities at 2026 General Assembly in Istanbul
EBI successfully concluded its 2026 General Assembly in Istanbul, hosted by YATED, the Yacht and Boat Industry Association of Türkiye. The meeting brought together members from across Europe's recreational boating sector to review progress, welcome new members, and define priorities for the years ahead. A major milestone of this year's… -
Friday, 29 May 2026 13:10
European Boating Industry launches roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure in marinas
European Boating Industry (EBI) has launched its new roadmap, “Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe: A roadmap for alternative fuel infrastructure”, setting out practical industry and policy recommendations to support the decarbonisation of recreational boating and the development of marina infrastructure across Europe. The roadmap highlights the need for… -
Friday, 22 May 2026 11:21
EU Commission publishes guidance on recreational craft customs and VAT treatment
European Boating Industry (EBI) and European Boating Association (EBA) welcome the publication of the European Commission’s Guidance Note for Pleasure Craft. The guidance provides much-needed clarification for recreational boat owners and business on the treatment of recreational craft under EU customs and VAT rules. The publication follows continued engagement by… -
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 11:53
European Parliament backs key boating priorities in tourism report
European Boating Industry (EBI) welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of the resolution on the future of the EU Tourism Strategy. The adopted text includes a series of priorities relevant for nautical tourism and marks an important step forward for recreational boating. The report adopted by the European Parliament plenary by… -
Monday, 13 April 2026 13:54
European Boating Industry joins the Waterborne Technology Platform
The Waterborne Technology Platform (TP) warmly welcomes the membership by European Boating Industry, further strengthening the representation of blue economy actors and reinforcing Europe’s waterborne leadership. Waterborne TP is a European Technology Platform established to ensure a continuous dialogue between the European waterborne sector and the EU Institutions and… -
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 08:38
Recent EU trade agreements to boost global market access for boating industry
European Boating Industry (EBI) applauds the recent EU free trade agreements announced with the Mercosur region, Australia and India. Opening new opportunities for Europe’s boating sector and reducing tariffs is critical for export-oriented boat builders and equipment manufacturers. With provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay)… -
Thursday, 05 March 2026 12:06
Historic EU Industrial Maritime Strategy backs Europe’s leadership in recreational boating
European Boating Industry (EBI) welcomes the launch of the first-ever EU Industrial Maritime Strategy[1], a landmark initiative by the EU Commission to strengthen Europe’s maritime industries, support innovation and sustainability, and reinforce the competitiveness of Europe’s recreational boat and yacht sector from builders to propulsion and equipment manufacturers and the… -
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 12:03
EBI General Assembly at boot Düsseldorf strengthens membership and sets strategic course towards 2028
European Boating Industry (EBI) held its General Assembly yesterday during boot Düsseldorf announcing new members to now represent 34 members across 24 European countries and presenting its new strategic framework guiding the organisation’s work towards 2028. The meeting marked an important milestone for EBI with the enlargement of its membership.… -
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 09:49
EBI launches Baltic Sea Boating Forum at the Helsinki International Boat Show
European Boating Industry (EBI) will officially launch the inaugural Baltic Sea Boating Forum at the Helsinki International Boat Show, marking the start of a new platform for dialogue between the boating industry, policymakers and stakeholders on the future of boating the Baltic Sea with a strong focus on bridging environmental…
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Friday, 19 December 2025 14:32
Future-proofing boat manufacturing in Europe: 11th EBI Breakfast Meeting to gather leading CEOs at boot Düsseldorf
EBI in partnership with boot Düsseldorf, announces the 11th International Breakfast Meeting, taking place on Tuesday 20 January 2026 in room 14-15, Hall 1 of boot Düsseldorf. The event brings together leading CEOs from across the boating sector to discuss how to strengthen series production and ensuring that European manufacturers… -
Thursday, 27 November 2025 14:38
EBI welcomes new EU study calling for mutual recognition of boating licences for recreational boat operators
The EU Commission has published its Study on the Mutual Recognition of Boating Licences, advancing the long-standing concerns raised by European Boating Industry (EBI) about the fragmented and inconsistent framework governing recreational boating licences across the EU. EBI strongly supported the development of the study by mobilising its network, contributing… -
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 10:29
Blue Innovation Dock: Driving the future of sustainable, innovative and competitive boating industry
The blue innovation dock (bid) will be presented at boot Düsseldorf from 17 to 25 January 2026 as the leading European platform for political decision-makers, industry, innovators and water sports enthusiasts to shape the future of the maritime industry. Jointly organised by boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry (EBI),… -
Thursday, 13 November 2025 09:44
Water-Based tourism on the rise – ADAC and EBI join forces in first-ever European Parliament event
Brussels, 12 November 2025 — Hosted by MEP Nikolina Brnjac in the European Parliament and co-organised by ADAC e.V. and European Boating Industry (EBI), today’s breakfast debate “EU Water-Based Tourism on the Rise: Developing the EU Policy Framework” brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and consumer organisations to discuss how the… -
Thursday, 06 November 2025 08:35
EU Transport Plan backs technology-neutral fuel and infrastructure decarbonisation pathway for recreational boating
Brussels, 5 November 2025 – European Boating Industry (EBI) welcomes the European Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) released today as a groundbreaking moment for Europe’s boating industry. For the first time ever, recreational craft are explicitly included in the EU’s transport investment strategy — marking a historic milestone that… -
Wednesday, 05 November 2025 12:50
Yachting Ventures and European Boating Industry Expand Startup x Investor Day at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Palma/Brussels, 27 October 2025 - Yachting Ventures (YV) and European Boating Industry (EBI) are once again joining forces to deliver an expanded Startup x Investor Day at boot Düsseldorf 2026, taking place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, at the Blue Innovation Dock. Building on the momentum of the previous 3… -
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:58
EBI urges stronger support for boating sector amid challenging tariffs
Brussels, 29 July 2025 – European Boating Industry (EBI) takes note of the announcement on trade by EU Commission President von der Leyen and US President Trump on Sunday. It provides predictability and stability ahead of the important boat show season in Europe. Although it averts the worst of a… -
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:53
Joint call for harmonised trading conditions - ICOMIA-NMMA-EBI-BM
Recreational boat building is a unique keystone industry that has served as a pillar of our economies and cultures for hundreds of years. But the craft nature of boatbuilding and boat maintenance relies upon carefully cultivated supply chains to succeed, with an expectation that inputs can flow freely, consistently, and… -
Thursday, 24 July 2025 14:33
3rd European Sustainable Boating Roundtable focusing on sustainable growth amid global trade shifts at Genoa International Boat Show
European Boating Industry (EBI) and Confindustria Nautica are pleased to announce the third edition of the European Sustainable Boating Roundtable, a high-level meeting place between industry and policy event taking place on Friday, 19 September 2025 at 15:00, Forum Hall at the Genoa International Boat Show. This Third European Sustainable…
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