European Boating Industry
Acronym: EBI
General Information
Identification Code: 74989093163-18
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Entity Form: AISBL
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 2/1/2010
Last Update: 2/6/2024
EP Accredited Number: 2
Mission & Interests
Goals: European Boating Industry (EBI) represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. Its mission is to advance and represent a sustainable boating and nautical tourism industry #MadeInEurope. Through its national member associations and sustaining members, it represents all related sectors, such as boatbuilders, engine manufacturers, equipment manufacturing, refit and maintenance companies, boat dealers and importers, marinas and yacht harbours, boat charter and rental companies, water sports rental companies, and other related companies. The industry is a significant contributor to the European economy, representing 32,000 companies that employ over 280,000 people directly. The vast majority of the sector is made up of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises. It is a key contributor to coastal and maritime tourism, the blue economy with a strong export market.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Consumers
- Customs
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Enlargement
- Environment
- Institutional affairs
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Research and innovation
- Single market
- Sport
- Taxation
- Trade
- Transport
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- european
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: EU Directive on Recreational Craft 2013/53/EU, EU Directive on Personal Protective Equipment, Marine Accident Investigation Directive, Health and Safety legislation, Blue Economy, Tourism policy, Professional qualifications and work mobility in the EU, European Green Deal, Environmental legislation, Access to Finance, Taxonomy, Circular Economy, International trade, VAT, Research & Innovation
Communication Activities: Monthly newsletter for the boating industry: https://us5.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=9a4fb5baeb93620b7ea757726&id=89645bf561
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: Sustainable Ports sub-group#E03542/1#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=100694 #MEMBER #C#IndustryWorking group on Good Environmental Status (WG GES)#E02550/4#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=100102 #OBSERVER #C#IndustryCommission Expert Group on Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft#E03675#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3675 #MEMBER #C#IndustryWorking group on Data Information and Knowledge Exchange (WG DIKE)#E02550/1#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=100095 #OBSERVER #C#IndustryMarine knowledge expert group#E03457#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3457 #MEMBER #C#IndustryCommission Expert Group on Strategic Coordination for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC)#E02550#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2550 #OBSERVER #C#IndustryWorking group Programme of Measures, Economic and Social Analysis (WG POMESA)#E02550/5#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=100103 #OBSERVER #C#IndustrySub-group on “Ports as hubs for a Sustainable blue economy"#E03542/2#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=101552 #MEMBER #C#OtherCommission Expert Group on Personal Protective Equipment#E03678#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3678 #MEMBER #C#Industry
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: SEARICA
Head Office
Address: Square de Meeûs 35
Post Code: 1000
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office
Address: Square de Meeûs 35
Post Code: 1000
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Complementary Information: The funding received is used only to implement the relevant projects that EBI is a partner of. These are EnviroNaut (Erasmus+), TwinnedbyStars and Next BlueGeneration (EMFAF).
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 3
Members F T E: 1.75
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: 25 members across 19 European countries. For details on the membership: www.europeanboatingindustry.eu/about/our-members
Organisation Members: European Tourism Manifesto (https://www.tourismmanifesto.eu/)