The voice of the recreational marine industry

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.

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ICOMIA Members

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.

National members40+
Economic impact$300B
Countries represented35
What we do

Representing, shaping and connecting the global marine industry

From international regulation to market intelligence and world-class events, ICOMIA delivers value that no single organisation could achieve alone.

01

Global advocacy and representation

Your industry deserves a voice on the international stage. ICOMIA represents recreational marine at the IMO and other influential global bodies.

  • International representation on key regulatory and policy issues.
  • Early insight into global legislation and regulatory developments.
  • Contribute through specialist committees and working groups.
  • A stronger collective voice alongside leading marine associations.
02

Shape the future of recreational boating

Members don’t simply respond to change — they help create it, collaborating on the issues that will define the future of boating.

  • Sustainability & decarbonisation
  • Technical standards
  • Safety & compliance
  • Marina development
  • Superyacht refit & operations
  • Market development
  • International trade
03

Access exclusive industry intelligence

Make informed decisions with trusted global data, research and technical resources.

  • Global boating statistics and economic analysis.
  • Industry research and trend reports.
  • Regulatory briefings and technical guidance.
  • Sustainability and environmental compliance resources.
  • Technical publications and international standards.
04

Connect with the global marine community

Meetings, committees, webinars and international events build relationships that lead to collaboration and long-term partnerships.

  • National marine associations
  • Boat builders & manufacturers
  • Marina operators
  • Superyacht organisations
  • Technical & sustainability experts
  • International policy specialists

Events & networking

World-class events that convene the industry and bring together leaders from across the recreational marine sector.

Flagship

ICOMIA / IFBSO Congress

The global gathering of national associations and industry leaders.

Conference

World Marinas Conference

A dedicated forum for the international marina sector.

Committees

Specialist committee meetings

Technical and policy discussions across ICOMIA’s working groups.

Forums

Workshops & industry forums

Exchange ideas, discover trends and meet decision-makers worldwide.

Member resources

Practical tools that help associations and organisations support their own members more effectively. Depending on membership type, benefits may include:

  • Technical guidance and industry publications.
  • Regulatory reference resources.
  • Market reports and statistical analysis.
  • Sustainability frameworks.
  • Best practice guidance.
  • Standardised contracts for sectors such as superyacht refit.
  • International collaboration opportunities.
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Membership

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.

Core

National associations

National marine industry associations representing their country’s recreational boating sector on the world stage.

Industry

Companies & organisations

Boat builders, manufacturers, marina operators and superyacht organisations working across international markets.

Partnership

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.

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