European Boating Industry (EBI) represents the recreational boating and nautical tourism sector in Europe, spanning boatbuilders (motorboats, sailing boats, yachts, personal watercraft), engine and equipment manufacturers, refit and maintenance yards, dealers, importers, marinas, yacht harbours, charter and rental services, water sports companies and related businesses.
EBI
European Boating Industry
Industry association · Belgium · EU Transparency Register 74989093163-18
13
positions filed
in the 665 files tracked
12
legislative files
of 665 tracked
8
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 665 consultation files tracked so far (57,774 submissions, mostly 2021–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.
Who they are
Among the 1518 trade and business associations on this site, they rank #286 by legislative files engaged, a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
1.8
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€100K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
2
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2010
in the register since
Declares membership of
- European Tourism Manifesto (https://www.tourismmanifesto.eu/)
- European Circular Composites Alliance (https://eucia.eu/ecca/)
- Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain Industrial Alliance (https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport-themes/clean…
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026).
- Register category
- Trade and business associations
- Head office
- Bruxelles, Belgium
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 14 Oct 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
European Boating Industry filed 13 positions between 28 May 2018 and 9 Sept 2026, across 12 of the 665 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 8 times.
2018 · 1 filed2022 · 1 filed2025 · 6 filed2026 · 5 filed
What they argued
European Boating Industry (EBI) represents the recreational boating and nautical tourism sector in Europe, spanning boatbuilders (motorboats, sailing boats, yachts, personal watercraft), engine and equipment manufacturers, refit and maintenance yards, dealers, importers, marinas, yacht harbours, charter and rental services, water sports companies and related businesses.
European Boating Industry (EBI) welcomes the Skills Portability Initiative and considers it highly relevant for addressing a persistent structural barrier within the EUs nautical tourism sector: the lack of effective mutual recognition of professional skipper qualifications for small commercial vessels (<24m).
European Boating Industry (EBI) represents Europes recreational boating and nautical tourism ecosystem, including boatbuilders, equipment manufacturers, marinas and service providers. Access to coasts and waters is a core condition for citizens participation in water-based activities such as boating and watersports as well for the sectors competitiveness, and it should be treated accordingly in the revision of the…
Standardisation Regulation – revision EBI position paper European Boating Industry (EBI) represents the recreational boating industry, made up of European manufacturers of boats, engines, components, dealers, and importers. It also represents the entire value chain and ecosystem that includes charter, rental, marinas, notified bodies, and all related services.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
When crossing the external frontier of the customs territory of the Union, recreational boats must comply with the requirements of the Union Customs Code (UCC). However recreational boats may cross the external frontier of the customs territory of the Union numerous times over the 50 or more year period that they may be in use for.
March 2026 Ref. Ares(2026)2378268 - 04/03/2026 Evaluation of Biocidal Products Regulation EBI position paper European Boating Industry (EBI) represents the recreational boating and nautical tourism sector at European level. The building of recreational boats, yachts and components together with a strong refit and repair sector are among one of the EU’s success stories in the maritime sector.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
European Boating Industry (EBI) strongly welcomes the European Commissions draft delegated act and, in particular, the proposed inclusion in Annex IIIB of a new code green-listing composite material waste. This represents a major step forward and directly reflects one of the principal recommendations made by EBI and the wider European composite value chain.
European Boating Industry (EBI), representing the recreational boating and nautical tourism sector in Europe, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the development of a renewed European Strategy for Vocational Education and Training. The recreational boating industry forms an important part of Europes blue economy and maritime industry.
Please find attached the position paper of European Boating Industry (EBI) on the Fourth Omnibus Simplification Package in relation to the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU. EBI represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. It encompasses all related sectors, such as boatbuilding, equipment manufacturing, marinas and service providers.
Please find attached the feedback of European Boating Industry (EBI) to the consultation on the VAT package for travel and tourism. EBI represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. It encompasses all related sectors, such as boatbuilding, equipment manufacturing, marinas and service providers.
Nautical tourism is one of the EUs success stories for many regions on lakes, canals, coastal regions and islands. It offers regional high-value tourism in contrast to overtourism with tourists coming by leisure boat spending on average more than those coming from land.
FEEDBACK FROM EUROPEAN BOATING INDUSTRY The European Boating Industry (EBI) salutes the Commission’s initiative to work on an EU Product Policy Framework contributing to the Circular Economy. Such coherent and unique policy will greatly improve the sustainability of our society and economy.
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