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January has been busy with over 90 people attending the International Breakfast Meeting. President Ferment called for a strong and united industry at the Assembly General held at boot Düsseldorf. Other news include marina workshop, Skippers without Borders conference in Brussels, EU rule updates and more.

Impressive attendance at International Breakfast Meeting

Over 90 persons join us for the first edition of the International Breakfast Meeting at boot Düsseldorf. Industry competitiveness, boating promotion and US markets were...
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A united and strong industry

On the occasion of the Assembly General meeting in Düsseldorf, the achievements of 2015 as well as the main actions for 2016 were presented, while President Formenti called for all associations to...
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EU Watercraft Directive

The countdown is over! Since 18 January 2016 the new EU Directive 2013/53/EU on Watercraft (replacing the Recreational Craft Directive) can be used to evaluate and CE mark boats, personal watercraft, engines and components.
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New rules for lifejackets

The European Parliament voted in favour of the new regulation to replace the personal protective equipment directive (89/686/EEC, covering among others lifejackets and buoyancy aids)...
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How competitive the industry is

Following our call for a dedicated study, the first ever competitiveness study on nautical industries in Europe was officially presented at the International Breakfast Meeting.
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Blue Growth: marinas in focus

On 14 January European Boating Industry participated to the workshop "Marinas: 'Blue hubs for jobs and growth” aiming to provide industry insights to the European Commission.
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SAVE-THE-DATE: 16 June 2016

The final conference Skippers without Borders will present the results of the TCC-SCV project in Brussels.
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Dutch Presidency

From 1 January to 30 June 2016, The Netherlands will hold the Presidency of the EU Council and announced its priorities.
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Easier ways to learn about chemicals

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) presented a new, easier way to find out more about the chemicals used on a daily basis.
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Open calls & consultations

Find out more about the EU funding opportunities and consultations here
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