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The ICOMIA team have spent this week in Singapore at the South East Asia Yachting Conference (SEAYC). The conference was held as part of the Singapore Yachting Festival and both Joe Lynch, ICOMIA CEO and Su Lin Cheah, ICOMIA Asia Pacific Representative attended the conference. Joe was invited to host a debate about the impact…

Episode 6 of the ICOMIA Podcast has just been released and it once again features ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch. Joe sat down with Ben to talk about the work ICOMIA has been doing, specifically on the Recreational Boating Industry Statistics, Propelling our Future, Congress and the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. The ICOMIA Podcast is hosted…

During ICOMIA’s recent trip to the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, Joe Lynch and Su Lin Cheah met up with the China Communications and Transportation Association (CCYIA) leadership team who released the following press article which has been translated (by google) below. You can read the original article and view more pictures here https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/SsLDjc2xhebbh5FHqOtnsg. On…

This week saw ICOMIA participating in the opening celebrations of the 28th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show. ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch, supported by Regional Representative (APAC) Su Lin Cheah were invited to officiate at the opening ceremony, declaring CIBS2025 open on 30 March 2025. They were also asked to present six awards at the Asian…

Where waters merge & worlds connect… This year’s World Boating Day takes place on 24 May 2025. After making waves in nine countries during its debut, World Boating Day is set to make an even bigger splash on May 24, 2025—with registrations now open. Organised by the Superyacht Life Foundation, this industry-wide open day brings…

Episode 5 of the ICOMIA Podcast has just been released and features Ulrich Manigel, Managing Director of IMCI – International Marine Certification Institute. Ulrich sat down to talk with podcast host Ben Taylor about the important work IMCI does to keep the recreational marine industry safe and compliant and how they work closely with ICOMIA…

Much discussion is happening right now in the boating industry about tariffs and the impact of tariffs to the industry, this is in particular relation to the wide-reaching impacts on the US and EU markets. ICOMIA has developed a new resource for members that will hopefully assist with the many questions that have arisen so…

ICOMIA is delighted to welcome SOVREN as a Sustaining Member. SOVREN will be joining the ICOMIA Marinas Group. SOVREN is a leading consultancy in the yachting and maritime industry, providing expert guidance on marine infrastructure projects, shore-based support and operational strategy. With decades of experience, the company plays a key role in developing commercial ports,…

Episode 4 of the ICOMIA Podcast has just been released and features The Yacht Harbour Association’s Jonathan White. Jon sat down to talk with podcast host Ben Taylor about his background, the work he does at TYHA and how it links with ICOMIA, in particular with reference to his role as Chairman of the ICOMIA…

Posidonia meadows provide critical habitats and nursery grounds for a variety of marine life and support rich biodiversity. They have the unique ability to produce oxygen and are highly efficient at capturing and storing carbon dioxide. They act as significant ‘carbon sinks’ whilst their dense root systems help stabilise the sea bed and also manage…