Leisure Marine Association MENA joins ICOMIA

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations – ICOMIA – is delighted to welcome the Leisure Marine Association, Middle East & North Africa (LMA MENA) as a Full Member.ICOMIA is the international trade association representing the global marine industry since 1966. ICOMIA brings together marine industry associations from across the world in one global organisation and represents them at an international level, presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry.More about LMA MENAOver the last ten years, a group of active marine industry leaders have been working diligently behind the scenes to establish a marine industry association that brings together all stakeholders within the UAE and greater MENA region to speak with a united voice with the overall goal to bring about relevant positive change to the industry and the wider boating community. The Leisure Marine Association, Middle East & North Africa aims to promote, protect and advance the interests of its members and that of the leisure marine industry as a whole.The association looks after the interests of its members such as marina operators, boat builders, marine equipment suppliers, charter companies, service companies, and the like but also plays its part to make the region an enjoyable place for boating, advocate safe boating practices, create environmental awareness and provide educational opportunities for boating enthusiasts and trade professionals. A particular interest of the association is to promote our region within the international community as a yachting destination.John Paul, LMA MENA Chairman said:     “We are very proud and honoured to become a member of such an esteemed worldwide association such as ICOMIA. The recently founded LMA MENA marine trade association and the recent ICOMIA membership confirmation is recognition for all the years of hard work. We feel excited to represent the region within ICOMIA, look forward to being part of discussions on a global level to the betterment of the marine industry and are eager to learn about international best practices that may benefit all those that are active regional leisure marine participants either from a business or an end-user perspective”Click here for more information on the Leisure Marine Association, MENA.Click to view details of all ICOMIA members.If you are interested in ICOMIA membership, please contact trudie@icomia.com.