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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…

The ICOMIA Diversity Committee has arranged two free Gender Equality Workshops on 26 and 27 March 2025. The workshops, which will be delivered by the WinBlue Project, will give a basic introduction to gender equality in the workplace and cover how to plan and implement a gender equality strategy. The workshops take place on: Wednesday…

Episode 3 of the ICOMIA Podcast has just been released and features the ICOMIA’s very own Technical Director, Patrick Hemp. Patrick sat down to talk with podcast host Ben Taylor about his background, the work he does at ICOMIA and in particular about ISO Standards and the work he is involved in as part of…

The Dubai International Boat Show takes place this week from 19 -23 February 2025 at Dubai Harbour. ICOMIA’s CEO Joe Lynch and President Darren Vaux will be attending the event and on Thursday they will be presenting the latest developments in the Propelling our Future campaign. The ICOMIA Board of Directors will also be meeting…

The official invitation for this year’s ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress has now gone out to all ICOMIA members. Congress will be held from 25 – 29 May 2025 in Palma de Mallorca. If you would like to find out more or enquire about attending please contact trudie@icomia.com in the first instance.