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Newsletter May 2026
EBI, together with the TEcoNaut project partners, is organising a webinar on 17 June 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00 CET to discuss how the boating sector can strengthen skills and entrepreneurship in support of the green transition. Under the title TEcoNaut Project: Strengthening Skills in New Materials and Entrepreneurship for the Future of European Boatbuilding, the webinar will look at the new skills needed for more sustainable boatbuilding, the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in…
Ana Čalić participated in the Youth Policy Dialogue on the Future of European Tourism hosted in Athens by Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, representing both EBI as a Council Member and the Croatian Employers’ Association (CEA). The dialogue brought together around 20 young participants from across the EU to exchange views on the future EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism. The discussion focused on issues such as sustainability, accessibility, visitor flows and the role of local communities in…
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on the legislation implementing the EU’s tariff commitments under the EU-US agreement from July and August 2025. The agreement is an important step towards providing greater stability and predictability in transatlantic trade relations for the recreational boating industry. Under the agreement, EU tariffs on industrial goods imported from the US, including recreational boats and most products relevant to the boating sector, will be…
The EU Commission published a new Guidance Note for Pleasure Craft, providing clarification on the treatment of recreational craft under EU customs and VAT rules. EBI welcomes the publication together with the European Boating Association (EBA), following continued engagement with the Commission on the need for clearer and more practical interpretation of the rules. The guidance addresses a number of long-standing questions affecting boat owners and businesses, particularly in relation to cross-border cruising, second-hand boat…
The new EU Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework represents a critical development for the recreational boating industry, bringing the sector into scope for the first time at EU level. European Boating Industry (EBI) has been actively engaged both during the legislative process and in the ongoing implementation phase to ensure that the specificities of the sector are reflected. Include in scope and defined as high-value are craft above €7.5 million. From July 2027, businesses involved in…
The Council of the EU, representing Member States, adopted Council Conclusions on sport tourism as a contributor to sustainable development. Council conclusions are official positions expressing a common political position, signal strategic priorities without being legally binding. They are able to set the political agenda and get the EU Commission so start initiatives. The text frames sport tourism as a contributor to local and regional development when it is planned responsibly and proportionately, linking tourism…
EBI has published its new roadmap, Energy Transition for Recreational Boating in Europe: A Roadmap for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure. The publication outlines practical recommendations to support the decarbonisation of recreational boating through a technology-neutral approach that combines sustainable fuels, electrification, hybrid propulsion, and emerging solutions such as hydrogen and methanol. The roadmap highlights the key role of marinas in enabling the energy transition and calls for coordinated action from industry, policymakers, and infrastructure providers. It…
The RCD Expert Group met on 21 May to discuss the evaluation of the Recreational Craft Directive and a number of regulatory updates crucial for the industry. The meeting brought together Member State authorities, the EU Commission and stakeholders, including EBI. The evaluation carried out by CSES and Emisia confirms that the RCD remains a central EU framework for the recreational boating sector and continues to deliver clear added value for the Single Market. It…
EBI participated in the ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress in Washington, D.C., joining marine industry associations, boat show organisers, and stakeholders from around the world for several days of meetings, exchanges and networking. The Congress also marked an important milestone for ICOMIA, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. EBI congratulates ICOMIA on six decades of service to the global recreational boating industry and on its long-standing role in supporting international cooperation, advocacy and knowledge exchange. EBI also…
At Internautica 2026 in Marina Portorož, the Slovenian Marine Industry Associaton (SMIA) organised the round table “The Power of Association: Stronger Together in European Boating”, focused on the value of structured representation, cooperation and a shared industry voice at national and European level. The event took place on Friday 22 May and brought together speakers from Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Norway and the European level. The format was built around a series of presentations and exchanges…
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