Irish Marine Federation Explore Areas of Co-operation with British Marine at Southampton Boat Show

19th September 2024

British Marine's Ed Tuite, Head of technical services and Brian Clarke, Head of Public Affairs with the Irish Marine Federation (IMF) delegation at the 2024 Southampton Boat Show, Paal Janson, Chairman Gerry Salmon, James Kirwan, Damien Offer and Cronan O'Donnell

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 with the IMF, a member of the powerful European Boat Industry (EBI).

Maritime training was also discussed with the British Marine, a world leader in boatyard training and certification.

IMF Chairman Gerry Salmon told Afloat: "A number of topics relevant to each sector were discussed, and it was agreed that future collaboration between the UK and Ireland on several common commercial projects should be explored.

The Irish Marine Federation (IMF) delegation included Paal Janson, Chairman Gerry Salmon, James Kirwan, Damien Offer and Cronan O'Donnell.

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