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WHAT IS ICOMIA?
The International Council of Shipping Industry Associations – ICOMIA – is a not-for-profit membership organization that brings together a wide range of national shipping industry associations into one global organization and represents them internationally as a strong, unified voice when dealing with issues challenging the industry. ICOMIA has been an active advocate for the international marine industry since 1966, focusing on policies and guidance to ensure the promotion, protection and growth of the industry, while working with authorities, regulatory bodies and relevant organizations to facilitate and encourage the growth of the recreational marine industry worldwide. ICOMIA membership gives national associations the ability to discuss, evaluate and review all industry-related issues. These topics can range from regulatory updates to new products and services, from research and innovation to conferences, committees and networking opportunities.
WHAT IS MARINAS?
By announcing the voice of our sector on the international platform, new job opportunities for our members
The International Council of Maritime Industry Associations,
It became a full member of ICOMIA in 2004 representing Turkey. ICOMIA works
With our active participation; Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association, Mr. Yavuz SİPAHİ
Member of ICOMIA Executive Committee in 2010-2012, and President in 2013-2014
He served as Vice President. Mr. Alpaslan SİRKECİOĞLU, our previous Chairman of YATED Board of Directors, was elected as a member of ICOMIA Executive Committee for 5 years at the ICOMIA General Assembly held on 8 June 2018. Alpaslan SİRKECİOĞLU was elected as ICOMIA Executive Committee Member for 5 years at the ICOMIA General Assembly held on 8 June 2018.
ICOMIA 2014 Congress and 2014 World Marinas Conference were hosted by our association in Istanbul with the participation of 33 countries. With our YATED Board of Directors members taking part in the Marinas, Statistics, Technical, Exporters, Environment and Boating Development Committees and their efforts, significant progress has been made for Turkey to have a voice in the international maritime community.
ICOMIA Recreational Boating Industry Statistics and ICOMIA Statistics Book publications are shared with YATED members every year via mailing in terms of access to international sectoral data.
Finally, Orhun Şentürk and Alpaslan Sirkecioğlu attended ICOMIA 2024 Annual Congress on 20-24 May and Orhun Şentürk made a presentation about Bosphorus Boat Show and YATED Projects.
What is EBI?
The European Boating Industry (EBI) represents the recreational boating and marine tourism industry in Europe. EBI consists of various individual organizations as supporting members, as well as national associations representing the recreational boating industry in Europe. As an established partner at EU level, EBI’s mission is to promote and represent a sustainable boating and marine tourism industry. A number of key strategic areas for the future of the boating industry, such as EBI, European Green Deal, Recreational Boats Directive, Circular Economy/End-of-Life Boats, Tourism, VAT, Professional Qualifications, Blue Economy, Access to Finance, Trade Policy, EU water legislation and other issues is working on it.
YATED and EBI
Murat Bekiroğlu and Uğur Aksan attended the EBI 2024 General Assembly.
Murat Bekiroğlu made a presentation about Bosphorus Boat Show and Yated Projects.
At the end of this visit, YATED became a member of EBI and will represent our country in EBI as a non-governmental organization that has a say in determining the production standards of marine vehicles in the EU in the future.
YATED, the Yacht and Boat Industry Association, is the largest association of the maritime industry in Turkey with a total of 320 members.
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YATED, the Yacht and Boat Industry Association, is the largest association of the maritime industry in Turkey with a total of 320 members.
Marintürk İstanbul City Port Batı Mah. Sahil Yolu Cad. 6D 1. Kat No: D-5 Merkez Pendik/İstanbul/Türkiye