China Boat Industry & Trade Association joins ICOMIA
ICOMIA has welcomed the China Boat Industry & Trade Association (CBITA) as a sustaining member. The China Boat Industry &...
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Read stories about the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the international trade association representing the global marine industry.
Shanghai to host 2027 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference
The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will take place in Shanghai from 30 March to 2 April 2027, marking its...
Marpol wake-up call: the everyday boat cleaning habit that could void insurance
As insurers address the impact of Marpol Annex V requirements on policies, it’s time for marina operators and leisure...
ICOMIA podcast: Collaboration and consistency needed for Southeast Asia marina growth
Fragmentation across infrastructure, regulation and market maturity is holding back Southeast Asia’s yachting sector, according to Wade Pearce of...
Asociacion Nautica de Colombia joins ICOMIA
ICOMIA has confirmed that Asociacion Nautica de Colombia (Asonáutica) has joined as a full member, marking its entry into...
ICOMIA podcast: Robert Parton on promoting inland waterways
Robert Parton, owner of Aqueduct Marina and president of British Marine, discusses moving beyond marina operations into the strategic...
ICOMIA and IFBSO Congress planned for Washington, DC
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) will convene...
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ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization form global partnership
ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization have formed a strategic partnership intended to support the global boating sector as hydrofoiling...
Industry’s demographic time bomb is ticking – marine leaders say urgent shift needed amid stalled inclusion
Industry leaders at Metstrade and the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) are warning that boating’s traditional customer base is disappearing,...
ICOMIA podcast: Driving diversity and inclusion in the marine industry
Melanie Symes of TransEurope Marinas and James Ward of Marine Resources, both members of ICOMIA’s diversity committee, explore the...
ICOMIA podcast: Su Lin Cheah on unlocking Asia-Pacific’s boating potential
In the latest ICOMIA podcast, Asia-Pacific head Su Lin Cheah discusses the association’s growing focus on the region and...
ICOMIA podcast: Metstrade is expanding into a global marine industry week, says Patricia Becker
Patricia Becker, exhibition manager for Metstrade, says that as the show continues to grow in scale and influence, the...
GMBA advisors speak at global marina conference
Three senior consultants from the Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) will play leading roles at the ICOMIA World Marinas...
D-Marin to spotlight smart tech & sustainability at 2025 global marinas conference
Marina operator D-Marin has outlined its strategic priorities ahead of its participation in the 2025 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference...
ICOMIA podcast: ICOMIA’s role in shaping a sustainable and accessible marine future
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has launched its latest podcast. Frank Hugelmeyer, president & CEO of the...
