Newsletter April 2024

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste regulation aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market rules and boost the circular economy. It was approved by the European Parliament in April. The rules include packaging reduction targets (5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040) and require EU countries to reduce, the amount of plastic packaging waste. To reduce unnecessary packaging, a maximum empty space ratio of 50% is set for grouped,…
Europe's national tourism authorities convened in Albania for the 70th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe, with discussions focused on post-pandemic tourism recovery. The meeting emphasised sustainable tourism development and collaborative strategies to boost economic growth while preserving cultural heritage. As active members of UN Tourism, EBI remains vigilant in monitoring tourism trends and initiatives within the organisation, ensuring alignment with nautical tourism industry objectives and priorities. Commission Members adopted key frameworks and…

In anticipation of the upcoming EU elections in June 2024, EBI has unveiled its manifesto aimed at shaping the policy landscape for boating and nautical tourism in Europe. Titled “Navigating Tomorrow: A vision for a sustainable boating industry #MadeInEurope,” the manifesto outlines a comprehensive strategic approach to drive economic prosperity, sustainability, and innovation in the industry. Key objectives of the manifesto include advancing environmental sustainability, renewing European competitiveness, facilitating European-based tourism across borders, revitalising Europe's…
EBI, together with the consultancy firm Quantis, is pioneering a landmark Environmental Footprint Standard. 16 leading recreational boat manufacturers and 8 industry associations are collaborating to develop the industry's environmental footprint methodology tailored for boats under 24 meters. Aligned with EU regulations, this standard aims to tackle climate change and minimise environmental impact across the entire life cycle of boats. Through a two-phase approach, the project will establish a science-based methodology and subsequently implement it…

The complexity surrounding boater's licences in Europe took centre stage at a recent workshop co-hosted by the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG Move) and the consultancy Panteia. It is a topic of great importance both nationally and within the European community. The diverse array of national frameworks governing the license certificates poses a significant challenge in establishing a unified regulatory framework. This fragmentation not only creates obstacles to the formation of a cohesive system…
The EU Commission is having an independent study conducted to assess the possibility of digitalising conformity assessment certificates with a central database for all CE-marked products. This would also include certificates for recreational boats under the RCD. The specific objectives of an IT solution would be to: Ensure product safety by making market surveillance easier and thus reducing fraud in conformity assessments; Trim the bureaucracy of managing CE-marking for all economic actors by reducing paperwork;…

TEcoNaut, a large-scale EU funded project, aims to promote the use of sustainable composite materials in the nautical industry developed with cutting-edge technology, driving the race towards the ecological transition and the employment opportunities offered by sustainable boat building. With a shared focus on promoting the use of sustainable composite materials, TEcoNaut paves the way for ecological transition and sets a precedent for collaborative efforts in driving industry-wide change. Through comprehensive initiatives ranging from identifying…

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