ICOMIA and IMEC welcome new members – The Thai Yachting Business Association & Scania

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) is delighted to welcome The Thai Yachting Business Association as a full member, as well as the ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee (IMEC) welcoming Scania. 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 international level, presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry.IMEC brings together the major recreational marine engine and personal watercraft manufacturers. IMEC is a separate trade association but has a support agreement with ICOMIA and its primary aim is to maintain harmonisation of engine exhaust and noise emission legislation worldwide. More about The Thai Yachting Business AssociationThe Thai Yachting Business Association, formerly the Thai Marine Business Association, was founded in 2014 and is a non-profit marine leisure industry association serving yacht builders, yacht charter operators and brokers, yacht sales brokerage and dealerships, marinas, yacht repairs and refit, yacht management and other yachting-related companies throughout Thailand. The primary objective of the TYBA is to promote Thailand to the global Yachting community and introduce its unparalleled exotic cruising grounds from the Gulf of Siam to the Andaman Sea, its network of top-class marinas and its prime location for quality refit and marine services.The Thai Yachting Business Association said:“TYBA is honoured to joining ICOMIA and looking forward to expanding the Superyachts and charter horizons in Thailand with ICOMIA support.”       More about ScaniaScania is a leading manufacturer of heavy trucks and buses and also engines for industrial and marine applications and power generation. Scania’s purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society and the environment.Service-related products account for a growing proportion of the company’s operations, assuring Scania customers of cost-effective transport solutions and maximum vehicle uptime. Scania also offers financial services. Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, production takes place in Sweden and also in continental Europe and South America.Ylva Wiklund from Scania said: “It is great news that Scania has been admitted to IMEC. When I joined the IMEC autumn meeting as a guest in 2019, I was impressed by the open and constructive discussions around the table. On behalf of Scania, I look forward to joining this group of engine manufacturer representatives to participate in the harmonisation efforts promoted by IMEC concerning engine regulations and sustainability in the industry.”Click for more information on The Thai Yachting Business AssociationClick for more information on Scania Click to view details of all ICOMIA membersIf you are interested in ICOMIA membership, please contact trudie@icomia.com