ICOMIA

Founded in 1966, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations is a global organization composed of national boating federations and other bodies involved in the recreational marine industry. ICOMIA works on such issues as breaking down trade barriers, improving boating safety and promoting recreational boating worldwide.

ICOMIA’s World Marinas Conference is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 in Dubai.

The paper outlines global risks and threats that climate change imposes on the boating ecosystem and encourages builders, marinas and others to act.

The four-session virtual conference will focus on topics challenging the industry in light of the pandemic.

ICOMIA’s country-by-country guide on how the covid-19 pandemic is affecting the marine business globally.

The October conference will be held at Mina Rashid in Dubai.

The European Boating Industry association and ICOMIA will continue to lobby together for environmental and other issues impacting Europe’s boating sectors.

It’s the first time the event will be held in the Middle East.

An environmental working committee was formed to address invasive species, industry messaging and boat recycling.