Please note: you must be a British Marine member to register. The registration link will be sent out via our MarineTalk newsletter on Thursday 11 June 2026.

Join Philip Easthill, Secretary General of the European Boating Industry (EBI) for an essential European update!

British Marine is pleased to invite members to an exclusive webinar with Philip Easthill, Secretary General of the European Boating Industry (EBI), taking place on Thursday 18 June from 12:00 to 13:00.

As the leading voice of the recreational boating industry in Europe, EBI plays a critical role in representing the sector's interests with European institutions and policymakers. This webinar will provide British Marine members with a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Philip on a range of important developments that could impact marine businesses operating in and trading with European markets.

The session will cover a number of key topics, including:

• The latest developments surrounding the evaluation of the EU Recreational Craft Directive
• Upcoming regulatory changes relevant to the UK marine sector, including:
• VAT and customs treatment of recreational craft
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements for high-value craft transactions
• The EU Deforestation Regulation and its potential implications
• Key lobbying and policy developments currently being progressed at EU level
• The launch of EBI's new Roadmap on Alternative Fuels and Energy Transition
• An update on the industry's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) project

With regulation, sustainability and market access continuing to evolve, this webinar will provide members with valuable insights into the issues shaping the future of the marine industry across Europe and the opportunities and challenges these developments present for UK businesses.

The session will conclude with an opportunity to address member questions. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to bclark@britishmarine.co.uk to help ensure the discussion focuses on the topics most relevant to the sector.