Shaping the future of recreational boating — together.
ICOMIA unites national marine associations and industry leaders across global continents, driving sustainable growth, safer waters and a shared voice for the global recreational boating community.
A global network of national marine associations.
ICOMIA members represent the recreational marine industry across six continents — national associations and organisations working together on advocacy, standards, sustainability and shared industry insight.
The latest from the global marine industry
News and updates from ICOMIA, our members, member associations and the wider world of recreational boating. This slider refreshes automatically every time a new story is published.
A global voice. A stronger industry.
Advocacy, insight and connections that move recreational boating forward.
Global advocacy
Representing recreational marine at the IMO and global bodies, with early insight into policy and regulation.
Shaping boating
Advancing sustainability, safety, technical standards, marina development and superyacht refit through specialist working groups.
Industry intelligence
Trusted boating statistics, economic analysis and research to support informed decisions and track industry trends.
Global connections
Connecting marine associations, manufacturers, marina operators and experts through committees, meetings and webinars.
Events & networking
Bringing the industry together at the ICOMIA / IFBSO Congress, World Marinas Conference and specialist forums.
Practical resources
Technical guidance, sustainability frameworks, best practice and standardised contracts, with access depending on membership type.
Join the global voice of recreational boating
ICOMIA membership connects national associations, manufacturers, marinas and specialist organisations to international representation, intelligence and industry-wide collaboration.
National associations
National marine industry associations representing their country’s recreational boating sector on the world stage.
Companies & organisations
Boat builders, manufacturers, marina operators and superyacht organisations working across international markets.
Affiliates & partners
Specialist bodies, technical experts and strategic partners supporting ICOMIA’s global programmes.
What membership delivers
Every membership type shares the same foundation: influence, insight and access to the world’s leading marine network.
- Representation at the IMO and global regulatory bodies.
- Early insight into legislation and policy change.
- Exclusive market statistics and economic analysis.
- Technical standards, guidance and publications.
- Sustainability and decarbonisation resources.
- Access to committees and specialist working groups.
- Congress, conferences and international events.
- Introductions across a worldwide marine network.
Industry intelligence, ready when you are
Market statistics, technical guidance, sustainability frameworks and standardised contracts — developed by ICOMIA and its committees for the global recreational marine industry.
Market reports & statistics
The Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Book and market analysis covering production, trade and fleet data worldwide.
Technical & regulatory
Standards references, technical guides and regulatory resources to help members navigate international requirements.
Contracts & frameworks
Standardised contracts for specialist sectors such as superyacht refit, plus sustainability and best-practice frameworks.
Browse the ICOMIA shop
Purchase publications and reports directly, with preferential member pricing across the catalogue.
- Recreational boating industry statistics.
- Technical guidance and industry publications.
- Sustainability and decarbonisation reports.
- Superyacht refit standardised contracts.
- Marina and boatyard best practice guides.
- Member pricing on the full catalogue.
The ICOMIA Podcast — where the industry’s most important conversations take place
Hosted by Ben Taylor, the ICOMIA video podcast profiles members, industry stakeholders and leaders, and highlights the trends and innovations shaping the global leisure marine industry.
Where the global marine industry comes together
Flagship congresses, conferences and networking moments that bring national associations, manufacturers and marine leaders face to face.
Washington D.C. · May 24–28, 2026
ICOMIA & IFBSO Congress 2026
The industry’s annual gathering of national marine associations, boat show organisers and global leaders shaping the future of recreational boating.
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Shanghai · China · 2027
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027
The world’s leading marina industry event, connecting operators, designers and investors around sustainable marina development.
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Istanbul · Türkiye · 30 May–4 June 2027
ICOMIA & IFBSO Congress 2027
Hosted by YATED, bringing together marine associations, boat show organisers and industry leaders for networking, policy discussions and industry insights.
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RAI Amsterdam · 17–19 November 2026
ICOMIA at Metstrade 2026
Join ICOMIA for member committee meetings and public talks during the world’s largest B2B marine equipment trade show. Programme details are subject to change.
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