ICOMIA stats for 2021

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. These provide a wealth of industry intelligence in one useful reference document, which is used extensively within the industry mainly for companies analysing export markets; external stakeholders interested in investing in the marine leisure sector appreciate the insights given into key markets.

needs of virtually any project. With the Gressholmen-Rambergøya pontoon, three holes for the Molok containers were cast into the structure during manufacture. It was made at SF Marina’s Wallhamn, Sweden, facility, shipped to Oslo and then floated to the island.

Used primarily as a dock section, the SF1040 is extremely stable due to its sheer mass and low centre of gravity.

While the GressholmenRambergøya floating garbage depot is located in a sheltered cove and anchored to the seabed with chains and anchors, SF Marina pontoons are engineered to withstand hurricane-force weather events. Being under water, the cool surroundings keep odourproducing bacteria from forming in the container. In addition, because so much of the container is hidden, the receptacle opening is low and can be easily accessed by children and those in wheelchairs. A 6 metre walkway allows easy entrance to the dock from shore and accommodates the area’s mild tidal fluctuation.

Each Molok container’s cover has a reusable inner sleeve that holds the refuse. The crane lifts the lid and contents, swings it over to the boat and a worker pulls a rope that opens the bottom to release the trash. Because of the containers’ large capacities, the need to empty them is 80% less than required for standard-sized waste receptacles.

During 2021, the postpandemic sale of boats remained strong in most countries, especially for larger yachts, and the industry has enjoyed strong growth with many consumers looking for boats with the latest technologies and accessories. However, this has come with a range of challenges such as a considerable backlog in the delivery of already purchased boats, a shortage of staff with the required expertise and experience, a lack of storage space and continued supply chain issues to name just a few.

The ICOMIA Statistics Book 2021 can be ordered from the organisation’s website (www. icomia.org). It costs 850 Euros, but discounts are available for members.

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Deadline: Monday,10th April