ANEN Hosts the 15th Anniversary of the European Boating Industry

Barcelona hosted the biannual General Assembly of the European Boating Industry (EBI) this week, organized by the National Association of Nautical Companies (ANEN), as a member of the European Association. This event laid the groundwork for future debates and strategic partnerships within the nautical industry in Europe.

Jordi Carrasco and José Luis Fayos, ANEN's general manager and technical advisor respectively, hosted the event. Participants had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the Spanish nautical sector through presentations and visits to facilities such as MB92 Superyacht Refit, the America's Cup base, and Marina Port Vell, where the meetings took place.

On its 15th anniversary, following its foundation in 2009, EBI has grown significantly to currently encompass 28 members representing over a thousand companies. A highlight of the Assembly was welcoming new full and supporting members: the Turkish Yacht and Boat Industry Association (YATED) and the Croatian Nautical Sector Entrepreneurs Association (CEA) as full members, and the German Automobile Club (ADAC) as a founding member. This underscores EBI's growing reach, consolidating its role as a key representative of the nautical industry across Europe.

During the General Assembly, various topics for the near future were addressed following the EU elections, as well as EBI's roadmap for establishing commitments with the new EU institutions that will emerge after the formation of the new European Parliament and the executive and legislative bodies within the EU.