Irish Marine Federation
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) has opened discussions with Waterways Ireland regarding proposed new Shannon Navigation bylaws and their potential impact on marina operators and the wider inland waterways sector. Correspondence seen by Afloat indicates the Federation is seeking clarification…
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) has raised concerns that parts of Ireland’s leisure marine and marina sector risk being overlooked within the evolving marine spatial planning process linked to offshore renewable energy development. In correspondence with the Department responsible for…
Crónán O’Donnell has set out an agenda to expand the Irish Marine Federation (IMF) and strengthen its national influence. The newly elected chairman says growth, wider representation and stronger cross-sector links will be central to his tenure. O’Donnell also signalled…
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF), which represents Ireland’s marine leisure and boating industry, will hold a board meeting at the Düsseldorf Boat Show this Wednesday, 21 January. Outgoing can-do chairman Gerry Salmon will stand down when his term comes to an…
The Irish Marine Federation will hold its 2025 annual general meeting and trade networking event in Athlone this November. The gathering will take place on Thursday, 6 November, at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Co Roscommon. A board meeting limited…
80 Delegates Gather for Irish Marine Federation Renewable Energy Briefing in Dun Laoghaire
20th February 2025 Marine Trade
Over 80 marine industry delegates from across Ireland will gather in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this afternoon (February 21st) for a pre-season "Irish Marine Trade Networking Event” hosted by The Irish Marine Federation (IMF). The meeting will be addressed by international RWE…
Irish Marine Federation to Host February Trade Networking Event in Dun Laoghaire
2nd February 2025 Marine Trade
A pre-season "Irish Marine Trade Networking Event” hosted by The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) will occur this February at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Co Dublin. Designed as a networking opportunity to connect marine businesses with the renewable energy sector, IMF Chairman…
Irish Marine Federation and British Marine Collaborate on Marina Certification
6th December 2024 Marine Trade
Following a new agreement between the British Marine and the Irish Marine Federation (IMF), the first IMF member has taken advantage of this agreement to complete a British Marine-hosted course. James Kirwan completed the Intermediate Marina Managers course, representing both…
Irish Marine Federation Explore Areas of Co-operation with British Marine at Southampton Boat Show
19th September 2024 IMF
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) met with its British counterparts on Wednesday for a trade briefing at this week's UK Southampton Boat Show. Discussion between the two marine trade bodies is believed to have focused on lobbying at the EU level…
Irish Marine Federation Attend European Boating Industry Assembly in Barcelona
20th June 2024 Marine Trade
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) attended the European Boating Industry (EBI) General Assembly in Barcelona earlier this month. Hosted by the Spanish member, Asociación Nacional de Empresas Nauticas (ANEN), in collaboration with the Marina Port Vell, the Port of Barcelona…
Irish Marine Federation Mark Retirement of Long Standing Board Members at AGM
8th April 2024 Marine Trade
Monday's Irish Marine Federation Annual General Meeting at the Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire Harbour provided a lively forum for members to discuss issues affecting the industry nationally and internationally. It also marked a change of guard in…
Irish Marine Federation Announces Annual General Meeting at Dun Laoghaire
26th March 2024 Marine Trade
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday, April 8th, at 12.00 noon in the Royal St George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. This gathering will provide an opportunity…
Representatives from the European Commission, the European Boating Industry (EBI), and the Belgian EU Presidency came together for a conference on Tuesday, March 19th, at the Egmont Palace in Brussels to discuss the pressing issue of end-of-life recreational boats. The…
Dubliner Gerry Salmon, a yacht broker at MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Irish Marine Federation. The announcement was made at the national marine trade body board meeting held at Boot…
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) will gather in Portlaoise for its annual general meeting this Friday (March 24th) A new National Marina Survey and a rejuvenated IMF Conference are on the table for the trade body this year. Over the…
Irish Marine Federation Elects New Chairman Who Plans Expanded Scope for Membership in 2022
27th March 2022 IMF
Jonathan Moneley has been elected chairman of the Irish Marine Federation (IMF), the trade body representing marine leisure and commercial maritime interests in Ireland. Moneley was elected at the IMF’s AGM on Thursday 24 March and takes over from Paal…
