What do we do?
The list of tasks and activities are long. Here we try to give a short version of them all.
Fotograf: Mathias Herneson
Contact with public bodies, lobbyingSweboat looks after the industry’s interests via contacts with the national government, parliament, other regulatory authorities and representative organisations.
EnvironmentSweboat works actively towards realistic solutions to environmental issues in agreement with the industry, consumers and authorities.
Marketing activitiesSweboat is responsible for joint marketing activities for the industry, e.g. boat shows, information on the Internet and campaigns to entice more people to go boating.
Boat Show ActivitiesSweboat organises two floating boat shows yearly. “Open Yards at Ourst” on the west coast in August and ”All at Sea” in Gustavsberg och the east coast in end of August beginning of September.
Sweboat handles the industry’s joint contacts with the boat shows in Gothenburg and Stockholm by right of long-term agreements.
European UnionSweboat works actively with the European Union on issues which affect the marine industry.
Exports
Sweboat is responsible for joint trade fair participation on behalf of the industry, as well as contacts with foreign journalists, and for arranging business contacts in connection with export/import enquiries.
An example is the annual Swedish Pavilion at METS Trade, the world’s largest exhibition in marine equipment, in Amsterdam.
RepresentativesSweboat appoints the industry’s representatives in the Council for Marine Safety, the General Complaints Board, SIS technical committees and similar organisations.
MediaSweboat handles the industry’s contact with media and endeavours to increase the coverage of boats and boating in the media, with particular emphasis on radio and TV.
International Co-operationSweboat plays an active part in the work of ICOMIA, the international Council of Marine Industry Associations, of which Sweboat is a member.
Development of StandardsSweboat participates actively in national and international standardisation projects conducted through SIS and ISO/CEN.
Information and educationSweboat provides regular information for its members and the industry in general in the form of web site, trade magazine, newsletters, seminars and regional meetings.
Sweboat also arranges industry-specific educations.
Membership BenefitsSweboat offers products and services to member companies on advantageous term sand at reduced prices.
ExpertiseSweboat supports member companies by providing expertise in such areas as technology, law and tax regulations.
StatisticsSweboat is involved in the compilation, production and distribution of national and international market statistics.
Senast ändrad: 2019-03-28