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Newsletter April 2022
The European Commission has proposed to suspend all import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the EU for one year. This far-reaching step is designed to help boost Ukraine's exports to the EU. This also covers recreational boats, specifically products under CN code 8903 “Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes”. The proposal needs to be agreed by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. More information can…
Developed by the so-called Blue Growth Community, which consists of several EU-funded project, the Guidelines for the sustainability of cruising and recreational boating in the Mediterranean were presented. Five major challenges have been identified for both sectors: 1) Eliminating atmospheric emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases; 2) Safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity; 3) Eliminating water pollution (chemical, organic, wastewater effluents), preventing waste generation and improving waste management; 4) Boosting knowledge and innovation; and 5) Avoiding the…
European Boating Industry has come together with five other European organisations under a project called ENVIRonmental Officer in the NAUtical Tourism Industry (EnviroNaut). This project aims to bridge the gap between the training and skills needed in the boating industry, while enhancing the positive environmental impact that the recreational boating sector can have and responding to targets set by the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14. During the next two years…
The current situation in Ukraine casts a shadow on Europe. Many in the recreational industry have been closely working with Ukrainian colleagues for years. The EBI Council took the decision to launch a fundraising campaign under the theme of "European Boating Industry for Ukraine". For this, EBI is working with the German charity Action Medeor e.V., which specialises in the delivery of emergency medical supplies to war and crisis areas. In view of the current…
EBI is attending the upcoming European Maritime Day (EMD) in Ravenna, Italy (19 & 20 May). The EMD is the annual event where ‘Oceans Leaders meet’ to discuss the most pressing issues affecting European maritime community, and find ways to move the blue economy forward. It is organised by the European Commission and takes place in a different country each year. This year, EBI is co-organising a workshop on: "Knowledge and Skills gaps in the…
19 – 20 May European Maritime Day (Ravenna, Italy) Registration for in-person & online participation here 19 May, 15:45 – 16:45 CEST EBI workshop at European Maritime Day Registration for in-person & online participation here
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