ICOMIA Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/icomia-podcast The ICOMIA Podcasts holds the most important conversations for the recreational marine industry. It exists to inform, connect and inspire the global recreational marine industry by sharing conversations with the people shaping its future. Copyright ICOMIA 2025 cde54b86-a1f1-51b8-b319-8394a4dacd5c yes en Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:06:46 +0000 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:07:01 +0000 https://www.icomia.org/about/icomia-podcast-2025/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/UrSQxEMB42deRh7X3TJUIVvzVsM0YlE3Ne16cu8a5-o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMzk3/MzUzNzYwYzZlN2Nm/YWUzYzU0NTgyMGRk/NjVlMi5wbmc.jpg ICOMIA Podcast https://www.icomia.org/about/icomia-podcast-2025/ episodic ICOMIA The ICOMIA Podcasts holds the most important conversations for the recreational marine industry. It exists to inform, connect and inspire the global recreational marine industry by sharing conversations with the people shaping its future. The ICOMIA Podcasts holds the most important conversations for the recreational marine industry. boat industry regulation, marine advocacy, ICOMIA, International Council of Marine Industry Associations Taylor Media info@taylormedia.uk No No Constance Brément - Cannes Yachting Festival Show Director Constance Brément - Cannes Yachting Festival Show Director full f86cfc2d-1efd-44ae-86cc-e2371130d92f https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f00068 Cannes Yachting Festival Show Director Constance Brément joins Ben Taylor to discuss the role major international boat shows play in supporting the global leisure marine industry.

The conversation explores exhibitor ROI, product launches and innovation, changing customer expectations, and why Cannes is focusing on the quality and diversity of its offer rather than simply increasing the size of the show. Constance also explains the festival’s decision to join IFBSO and the importance of greater collaboration between international boat shows.

Key Points

  • Why major boat shows remain commercially important for manufacturers and the wider marine industry
  • How Cannes Yachting Festival is prioritising quality, diversity and customer experience
  • Why collaboration and knowledge-sharing between international boat shows matters

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by Elite Marinas.

]]> Cannes Yachting Festival Show Director Constance Brément joins Ben Taylor to discuss the role major international boat shows play in supporting the global leisure marine industry.

The conversation explores exhibitor ROI, product launches and innovation, changing customer expectations, and why Cannes is focusing on the quality and diversity of its offer rather than simply increasing the size of the show. Constance also explains the festival’s decision to join IFBSO and the importance of greater collaboration between international boat shows.

Key Points

  • Why major boat shows remain commercially important for manufacturers and the wider marine industry
  • How Cannes Yachting Festival is prioritising quality, diversity and customer experience
  • Why collaboration and knowledge-sharing between international boat shows matters

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by Elite Marinas.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:35 +0000 ICOMIA ICOMIA 711 Cannes Yachting Festival Show Director Constance Brément joins Ben Taylor to discuss the role major international boat shows play in supporting the global leisure marine industry.

The conversation explores exhibitor ROI, product launches and innovation, changing customer expectations, and why Cannes is focusing on the quality and diversity of its offer rather than simply increasing the size of the show. Constance also explains the festival’s decision to join IFBSO and the importance of greater collaboration between international boat shows.

Key Points

  • Why major boat shows remain commercially important for manufacturers and the wider marine industry
  • How Cannes Yachting Festival is prioritising quality, diversity and customer experience
  • Why collaboration and knowledge-sharing between international boat shows matters

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by Elite Marinas.

]]> boat industry regulation, marine advocacy, ICOMIA, International Council of Marine Industry Associations No Ben Grigg | ICOMIA World Marina Conference Overview Ben Grigg | ICOMIA World Marina Conference Overview full d4d29e7d-8a49-4923-b538-0ca2176bd5f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/761b435b Ben Grigg, Programme Director at ICOMIA, previews the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 and why Shanghai matters for the global marina industry.

Taking place from 30 March to 2 April 2027, the conference will bring marina leaders, developers, investors and suppliers together as Asia-Pacific waterfront development accelerates. Ben explores the shift from marinas as places to berth boats towards integrated waterfront communities that deliver economic, social and environmental value.

The episode also examines sustainability, emerging marina projects and a stronger commercial focus for 2027 - including business matchmaking and opportunities to understand where investment and development are moving across Asia.

Key Points

  • Asia-Pacific is becoming a strategic marina growth market.
  • Modern marinas must create wider community and economic value.
  • Shanghai offers direct access to emerging commercial opportunities.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> Ben Grigg, Programme Director at ICOMIA, previews the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 and why Shanghai matters for the global marina industry.

Taking place from 30 March to 2 April 2027, the conference will bring marina leaders, developers, investors and suppliers together as Asia-Pacific waterfront development accelerates. Ben explores the shift from marinas as places to berth boats towards integrated waterfront communities that deliver economic, social and environmental value.

The episode also examines sustainability, emerging marina projects and a stronger commercial focus for 2027 - including business matchmaking and opportunities to understand where investment and development are moving across Asia.

Key Points

  • Asia-Pacific is becoming a strategic marina growth market.
  • Modern marinas must create wider community and economic value.
  • Shanghai offers direct access to emerging commercial opportunities.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:40 +0000 ICOMIA ICOMIA 541 Ben Grigg, Programme Director at ICOMIA, previews the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 and why Shanghai matters for the global marina industry.

Taking place from 30 March to 2 April 2027, the conference will bring marina leaders, developers, investors and suppliers together as Asia-Pacific waterfront development accelerates. Ben explores the shift from marinas as places to berth boats towards integrated waterfront communities that deliver economic, social and environmental value.

The episode also examines sustainability, emerging marina projects and a stronger commercial focus for 2027 - including business matchmaking and opportunities to understand where investment and development are moving across Asia.

Key Points

  • Asia-Pacific is becoming a strategic marina growth market.
  • Modern marinas must create wider community and economic value.
  • Shanghai offers direct access to emerging commercial opportunities.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027, Ben Grigg, ICOMIA, Shanghai marina development, Asia-Pacific marina industry, waterfront development, marina investment No Peter Wallbank | MARPOL Legislation | ICOMIA Podcast Peter Wallbank | MARPOL Legislation | ICOMIA Podcast full c299adcb-92fa-4219-93e7-60ebdb9b7440 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55698d3f In this ICOMIA Podcast episode, Peter Wallbank of August Race explains why MARPOL matters for the recreational marine and superyacht sector. The conversation explores how boat cleaning products, marina operations and supplier choices can create compliance risks when discharged into the marine environment. Wallbank highlights the gap between commercial maritime practice and leisure marine awareness, calling for fact-based sustainability, clearer marina guidance and stronger supplier accountability. For marina operators, boatyards, chandlers, yacht managers and marine product manufacturers, this episode offers a practical view of environmental regulation, operational risk and responsible product selection. Peter Wallbank is listed by August Race as Co-Founder and Technical Director, leading MARPOL guidance work for leisure marine. 


Key Points:

  • MARPOL awareness remains low in leisure marine. 
  • Marina operators can drive practical compliance. 
  • Product claims need evidence, not greenwashing.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> In this ICOMIA Podcast episode, Peter Wallbank of August Race explains why MARPOL matters for the recreational marine and superyacht sector. The conversation explores how boat cleaning products, marina operations and supplier choices can create compliance risks when discharged into the marine environment. Wallbank highlights the gap between commercial maritime practice and leisure marine awareness, calling for fact-based sustainability, clearer marina guidance and stronger supplier accountability. For marina operators, boatyards, chandlers, yacht managers and marine product manufacturers, this episode offers a practical view of environmental regulation, operational risk and responsible product selection. Peter Wallbank is listed by August Race as Co-Founder and Technical Director, leading MARPOL guidance work for leisure marine. 


Key Points:

  • MARPOL awareness remains low in leisure marine. 
  • Marina operators can drive practical compliance. 
  • Product claims need evidence, not greenwashing.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:04 +0000 ICOMIA ICOMIA 900 In this ICOMIA Podcast episode, Peter Wallbank of August Race explains why MARPOL matters for the recreational marine and superyacht sector. The conversation explores how boat cleaning products, marina operations and supplier choices can create compliance risks when discharged into the marine environment. Wallbank highlights the gap between commercial maritime practice and leisure marine awareness, calling for fact-based sustainability, clearer marina guidance and stronger supplier accountability. For marina operators, boatyards, chandlers, yacht managers and marine product manufacturers, this episode offers a practical view of environmental regulation, operational risk and responsible product selection. Peter Wallbank is listed by August Race as Co-Founder and Technical Director, leading MARPOL guidance work for leisure marine. 


Key Points:

  • MARPOL awareness remains low in leisure marine. 
  • Marina operators can drive practical compliance. 
  • Product claims need evidence, not greenwashing.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> MARPOL Annex V, ICOMIA, Peter Wallbank, August Race, leisure marine compliance, marina environmental regulation, boat cleaning products No Jon White & Joe Lynch share details on the ICOMIA World Marina Conference 2027 Jon White & Joe Lynch share details on the ICOMIA World Marina Conference 2027 full 1a9330f8-cd34-4fe3-9dba-1b079817014b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a90a741 ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch and ICOMIA Marinas Group Chair Jon White discuss the official launch of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from 30 March to 2 April 2027.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch and ICOMIA Marinas Group Chair Jon White discuss the official launch of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from 30 March to 2 April 2027.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:53:41 +0000 ICOMIA ICOMIA 681 ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch and ICOMIA Marinas Group Chair Jon White discuss the official launch of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from 30 March to 2 April 2027.

The marina series of the ICOMIA Podcasts is supported by EliteMarinas.

]]> ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, World Marinas Conference 2027, ICOMIA Marinas Group, marina industry, global marina sector, Shanghai, marina development, waterfront development, marina investment, marina infrastructure No Wade Pearce | Asia Working Group | Southeast Asia Yachting Conference Wade Pearce | Asia Working Group | Southeast Asia Yachting Conference full bbd71409-4f62-41f4-991e-a1f6660c5a4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/31969dec This episode explores how the ICOMIA Asia Working Group is addressing fragmentation across Southeast Asia’s yachting ecosystem. Wade Pearce shares insights on aligning marina standards, improving cross-border collaboration, and strengthening industry communication. With infrastructure largely privately owned and regulatory frameworks inconsistent, the discussion highlights the need for unified data, standard operating procedures, and stronger government engagement. Ahead of the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2026, the conversation underscores how collaboration, market education, and shared platforms can unlock sustainable growth, improve client experience, and accelerate investment across emerging Asian marine markets.


Key Points

  • Fragmentation limits growth across Southeast Asia marine markets 
  • Standardisation and data-sharing key to industry maturity 
  • Collaboration drives long-term commercial and ecosystem value


EliteMarinas supports the marina series on the ICOMIA Podcasts.

]]> This episode explores how the ICOMIA Asia Working Group is addressing fragmentation across Southeast Asia’s yachting ecosystem. Wade Pearce shares insights on aligning marina standards, improving cross-border collaboration, and strengthening industry communication. With infrastructure largely privately owned and regulatory frameworks inconsistent, the discussion highlights the need for unified data, standard operating procedures, and stronger government engagement. Ahead of the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2026, the conversation underscores how collaboration, market education, and shared platforms can unlock sustainable growth, improve client experience, and accelerate investment across emerging Asian marine markets.


Key Points

  • Fragmentation limits growth across Southeast Asia marine markets 
  • Standardisation and data-sharing key to industry maturity 
  • Collaboration drives long-term commercial and ecosystem value


EliteMarinas supports the marina series on the ICOMIA Podcasts.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:10:27 +0000 ICOMIA ICOMIA 1716 This episode explores how the ICOMIA Asia Working Group is addressing fragmentation across Southeast Asia’s yachting ecosystem. Wade Pearce shares insights on aligning marina standards, improving cross-border collaboration, and strengthening industry communication. With infrastructure largely privately owned and regulatory frameworks inconsistent, the discussion highlights the need for unified data, standard operating procedures, and stronger government engagement. Ahead of the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2026, the conversation underscores how collaboration, market education, and shared platforms can unlock sustainable growth, improve client experience, and accelerate investment across emerging Asian marine markets.


Key Points

  • Fragmentation limits growth across Southeast Asia marine markets 
  • Standardisation and data-sharing key to industry maturity 
  • Collaboration drives long-term commercial and ecosystem value


EliteMarinas supports the marina series on the ICOMIA Podcasts.

]]> ICOMIA Asia Working Group, Southeast Asia yachting conference 2026, marine industry Asia, marina infrastructure Southeast Asia, yacht market Asia growth, boating industry collaboration No