A new Irish marine trade event was on the agenda at this week's Irish Marine Federation board meeting at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in Germany.
With plans to feature offshore renewables and the blue economy, the key topic in a round table discussion, following on from December's Cork meeting, was the new industry showcase event scheduled for later this year, as well as this week's upbeat Irish participation in Europe's largest boat show on the Rhine.
Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats chaired the meeting. It included Damien Offer of Malahide Marina, Cronan O'Donnell of POD Marine, Jonathan Moneley of Carlingford Marina, Paal Janson of Dun Laoghaire Marina, Gerry Salmon of MGM Boats, Porick Murray of Pontoons Ireland, Kenny Rumball of the INSS, Ian O'Meara of Viking Marine and James Kirwan of BJ Marine.
"The aim in 2025 is to bring together as many Irish marine businesses as possible to discuss how we build and grow our trade organisation", Salmon told Afloat after the meeting.
The Irish trade is reporting buoyant trade at the ten-day show, with several new boat sales and a strong Irish presence this weekend, thanks to convenient and affordable flight connections.
Ireland was represented at this week's European Boat Industry conference, also at Dusseldorf, by Dun Laoghaire's Paal Janson.
