Fabio Planamente, EBI Special Representative for the Large-Yacht Sector, represented EBI on a panel at the Bosphorus Boat Show in Türkiye, organised by YATED. The session, “Growth in the yachting sector and the effects of regulatory frameworks”, provided a platform to exchange views on market developments and policy factors shaping the sector.

The panel brought together Orhun Senturk (Secretary General, YATED), Joe Lynch (CEO, ICOMIA), Tarik Sanli (Sales Operations Manager, Sirena Marine) and Fabio Planamente (EBI / Cantiere del Pardo). Discussions ranged from current global growth drivers and emerging customer segments to the business impact of regulatory and trade developments, including tariffs, and how these affect European and Turkish boatbuilders operating across international markets.

The exchange also highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and practical cooperation between the EU and Türkiye to support competitiveness and provide a predictable framework for investment and long-term growth in the yachting sector.

EBI thanks YATED and the Bosphorus Boat Show for the invitation and the opportunity to contribute, and Confindustria for its continued engagement through EBI’s work.