Newsletter June 2024

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) has launched the State of the Ocean Report 2024, highlighting crucial insights into the health of our oceans. Key findings include: Doubling of ocean warming: The ocean is now warming at twice the rate it was 20 years ago, contributing significantly to rising sea levels. Declining oxygen levels: Coastal areas are experiencing reduced oxygen levels, creating "dead zones" where marine life struggles to survive. Increasing acidity: Ocean acidity…

European Boating Industry held its biannual General Assembly on June 11, 2024, in Barcelona, marking its 15th anniversary. Hosted by the National Association of Nautical industries (ANEN), the event highlighted EBI's growth to 28 members, welcoming the Turkish Yacht & Boat Industry Association (YATED), the Croatian Employer’s Association (CEA), and the General German Automobile Club (ADAC) as new members. Key discussions included post-EU election strategies, engagement with new EU institutions, and sustainability initiatives. EBI President…

With thanks to EBI sustaining member for the update, the Fédération Française de Ports de Plaisance (FFPP - French Federation of Marinas) announced that 53 French marinas had voluntarily signed up to assist boaters with a new system that both broadens and simplifies border controls for third-country nationals travelling to or from outside the Schengen area, such as British travellers arriving in France or European boaters leaving France for the UK or Channel Islands. Using…

The Women in Nautica conference gives you a unique opportunity to witness and engage with the strengths, experiences and visions of women leaders in the boating industry.  It is organised by the Croatian companies Navela and Misli More. It will be held on the 17th of October in hotel Zonar, in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Croatia has been among the top three boating destinations for the last few years. During an engaging program find out more on sustainability, risk…