Propelling Our Future
Educating and Advancing the Global Recreational Marine Industry on Research-Driven Technology Solutions to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Commitment to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Since 1966, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has advanced the global recreational marine industry and helped lead environmental sustainability efforts, from advocating for new research and technologies to industry training and knowledge sharing. It is our responsibility to protect our environment for the boaters of today and tomorrow, and we must continuously bring new research and solutions forward.
That is why we’re launching the Propelling Our Future educational campaign, a step toward further reducing recreational marine carbon emissions and protecting our love of boating for generations to come.
To inform our efforts, we commissioned a first-of-its-kind study with Ricardo plc, a leading global engineering consulting firm, to better understand our path forward. We found there is not one simple solution. Our industry is unlike any other transportation sector and a variety of technology solutions must be considered, from sustainable liquid marine fuels to electric propulsion and hydrogen and hybrid power systems.
This research is just one step in the journey. We know we have more work to do. To continue enjoying life on the water, we’re committed to bringing forward the best in our industry to understand the challenges and opportunities to make decisions based on data. As we look to the future, we will convene the necessary expertise to support the global recreational marine industry on the research and innovations needed to collectively move our industry forward. We hope you’ll join us.
Darren Vaux,
ICOMIA President
Sustainability Partners
