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ICOMIA Distributors Database 2025 Released
ICOMIA Distributors Database 2025 is now available to download for ICOMIA members. A Global Directory The ICOMIA Distributors Database 2025 global directory of marine distributors is designed to support manufacturers, suppliers, and businesses across the recreational marine industry. The new edition builds on ICOMIA’s commitment to providing essential tools that connect the international marine community.…
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 USA Keynote Panel Announced
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 is delighted to announce the first keynote panel. Taking place in Venice from 15–17 October 2025, this highly anticipated event will bring together global leaders from the marina and boating industries to explore the latest market trends, challenges, and opportunities. Keynote: The Biggest Marina Market in the World – The…
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Magenta Project Launches 2 Initiatives to Help Drive Equity & Inclusion in Sailing & the Wider Marine Industry
Magenta Project has launched two key initiatives this summer as part of its tenth anniversary year. This underlines the Magenta Project’s mission to create pathways, dismantle barriers, and accelerate inclusion across sailing and the wider marine industry. Magenta Project 2×25 Global Survey Building on the landmark 2019 Women in Sailing Strategic Review – which exposed…
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 Speakers Now Live – An Exceptional Line-Up
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 has revealed its distinguished roster of industry leaders, now available on the official conference website. This is truly a conference not to be missed — offering an unforgettable venue, deep cultural immersion, sustainable-focused collaboration, and an unparalleled opportunity to shape the marina industry’s sustainable future. Certosa Island, Venice, Italy From…
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ICOMIA Announces Publication of Market Insights: Pathways in Asia 249 Page Document
ICOMIA Announces Publication of Market Insights: Pathways in Asia The International Council of Marine Industry Associations is pleased to announce the release of its latest publication, Market Insights: Pathways in Asia. A Comprehensive Document Market Insights: Pathways in Asia explores the development of the recreational marine industry in Asia, the eco-system and its key fundamentals – Government…
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Chamber of Marine Industry Sri Lanka (CMISL) Re-elects Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa for 2025–2026 Term
Chamber Marine Industry Sri Lanka (CMISL) re-elected Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa as Chairman of the Chamber for the 2025–2026 term at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Held on the morning of 7 August at the London Grill, Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka, address fellow delegates. Kaushal, who also leads businesses spanning the marine, recycling, plastics, and…
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NZ Marine Industry Conference 2025: Navigating the Future
NZ Marine Industry Conference 2025 – Industry leaders, disruptors, and pioneers gather to chart the course for a sustainable, tech-driven future. From advanced propulsion to global market shifts, this year’s theme—Navigating the Future—promises transformative insights and collaborative momentum. Auckland, NZ — Under the theme “Navigating the Future,” the NZ Marine Industry Conference 2025 brought together…
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Marine Impact Lab 2025 – Take Action & Join
MARINE IMPACT LAB 2025 – take action and join the newly launched Marine Impact Lab, which promises to turn sustainability ambition into profitable action for marine businesses. And you are invited! Marine Impact Lab debut Created by leading consultancies Marine Futures and Foxall Munro, the Marine Impact Lab will debut before METSTRADE in Amsterdam on 17…
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Global Sailing Community Mourns the Passing of America’s Cup Legend – Peter “Pete” Lester (1954–2025)
Global Sailing is mourning the loss of Peter “Pete” Lester, a sailing icon whose influence spanned decades on the racecourse and through the airwaves. Pete passed away suddenly on August 8, 2025, at the age of 70, following complications from a heart attack suffered a week earlier. Global Sailing Beginnings Born and raised in Canterbury,…
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025, Venice – Book Your Accommodation Now!
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025, Venice: a gathering of global leaders in the marina and boating industry for three days of knowledge exchange, innovation, and networking set against the iconic backdrop of Italy’s one-of-a-kind city. Book Your Stay Now for the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 in Venice Preparations are well underway for the ICOMIA…
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Tariffs 2025 ICOMIA Resource Page: Fresh Updates & Key Industry Insights
Tariffs 2025 ICOMIA Resource Page – a continuous, rolling piece of contnet designed to keep ICOMIA members, stakeholders and invested parties updated with the latest on global recreational marine and boating industry tariffs. ICOMIA has updated its Tariffs Resource page with rich, up‑to‑date content designed to help members in the global leisure marine sector navigate…
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ICOMIA & Yacht Racing Forum Partner for 2025 and Beyond
ICOMIA and Yacht Racing Forum Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainability and Innovation for 2025 and Beyond. Global Marine Leaders Unite to Promote Industry Dialogue and Decarbonisation The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) is proud to announce a newly formed strategic partnership with the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF). This collaboration marks a significant…
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Boat Owners Sustainability Study – Unmuted Consumer Insights Releases 2025 U.S. Results
Boat Owners Sustainability Drives Purchase Decisions, according to the recently released study by Unmuted Consumer Insights. Sustainability and Environmental Focus for Boat Owners. Farmington Hills, MI – July 21, 2025 – As sustainability continues to reshape industries across the globe, the recreational boating sector is feeling the impact. A newly released study by Unmuted Consumer…
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Leisure Marine Industry: Global Call for Fair, Free & Predictable Trade in 2025 & Beyond
Leisure marine industry stakeholders are calling for a free, fair and predictable trading landscape. In a joint statement released simultaneously by ICOMIA, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), British Marine and the European Boating Industry (EBI), the associations emphasise the critical importance of clarity and parity in global trade policy to the long-term success of…
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Smart Marinas & AI: METSTRADE’s Hans Buitelaar Talks to Marine Business News
Smart Marinas, powered by AI, address the global demand for smarter, more efficient, and environmentally conscious marine infrastructures. The concept pulls on a range of digital and automated technologies, including AI, IoT (Internet of Things), and real-time data analytics to improve marina efficiency, enhance user experiences, and reduce environmental impact. Hans Buitelaar from METSTRADE recently…
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Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong: URA Study Moves ‘Victoria Cove’ Future Forward
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, (east of Hung Hom), is set for a bold future after a recent Urban Renewal Authority (URA) study. URA strategic study for Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong The URA has officially launched a strategic study focused on developing the proposed Victoria Cove — a transformative waterfront destination situated east of Hung Hom,…
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International Superyacht Society Opens Nominations for Prestigious 2025 Awards of Distinction
International Superyacht Society – the ISS – has officially opened nominations for its esteemed Awards of Distinction, which recognise exceptional contributions shaping the future of the global yachting industry. Presented annually at the International Superyacht Society Design & Leadership Gala, these awards celebrate excellence in craftsmanship, innovation, sustainability, and professionalism. Nominations are now being accepted…
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ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2025 post-event resource page now live
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2025, held in Palma de Majorca, was a resounding success. A gathering of ICOMIA members, minds and professionals spanning a plethora of recreational boating and marine industry sectors, Congress was a chance to connect, learn and share information regarding multiple boating topics and subjects. ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2025 – a gathering of global leaders…
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ICOMIA Podcast Episode 10 – ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025
ICOMIA Podcast Episode 10 has just been released, and it features two of the organisers of the 2025 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference is taking place in Venice, Italy from 15-17 October 2025. A special Podcast episode In this special episode of the Ben Taylor speaks with the hosts Roberto Perocchio…
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August Race Group Joins ICOMIA
August Race Group Joins ICOMIA. The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, is delighted to welcome August Race Group as a Sustaining Member. Premium marine surface care through science-backed reform Based on the South West Coast of England, August Race Group Joins ICOMIA. They are an internationally recognised brand at the forefront of premium marine…