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ICOMIA Asia Group

Advancing the sustainable growth of marine leisure across Asia.

Formed in 2022, the ICOMIA Asia Group brings together the region’s marine industry leaders to provide leadership, guidance and a united voice for boating, marinas and waterfront development throughout Asia.

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About the group

A regional voice for Asia’s marine leisure industry.

Formed in 2022, the ICOMIA Asia Group seeks to provide leadership and guidance to the region’s stakeholders, towards the effective and sustainable growth of the marine leisure industry in Asia.

Bringing together national associations, marina operators, manufacturers and specialists from across the region, the group works to strengthen Asia’s collective voice within the global ICOMIA network and to unlock the sector’s long-term potential.

Our mission

To advance the sustainable growth of marine leisure in Asia.

Through regional collaboration, shared standards and a united voice for the industry across every Asian market.

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Regional leadership

A dedicated Asian forum for the exchange of technical, environmental and commercial insight across the marine leisure industry.

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Sustainable growth

Championing the effective and responsible development of boating, marinas and waterfront infrastructure across the region.

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Government engagement

Working with policymakers to unlock access, investment and enabling frameworks for recreational boating in Asia.

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A connected network

Pooling knowledge between national associations, operators and industry specialists shaping Asia’s boating future.

The Committee

Asia Group Members.

The elected representatives directing the work of the group and its collaboration with the wider ICOMIA network.

Lawrence Chow – Chair

Hong Kong Boating Industry Association

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Simone Centola

Singapore Boating Industry Association

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Allen Zhang

Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co Ltd

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Jeff Feng

Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co Ltd

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Ewa Stachurska

Hong Kong Boating Industry Association

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Alec Young Kim

Korea Marine Industry Association (KMIA)

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S. D. KIM

Marina and Marine Industries Association of Korea (MMIAK)

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Adityavikram More

Chamber of Marine Industry Sri Lanka

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Danapriya Dassanayake

Chamber of Marine Industry Sri Lanka

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Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa

Chamber of Marine Industry Sri Lanka

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Sophie Deng

Hainan Marine Trade Exchange Service Co. Ltd (HNMTES)

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Stuart Hu

Hainan Marine Trade Exchange Service Co. Ltd (HNMTES)

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Masaru Suemori

Japan Marine Industry Association – JMIA

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George Chang

Taiwan Yacht Industry Association (TYIA)

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Focus areas

Where the group is focused.

The Asia Group’s work streams address the region’s most pressing opportunities — from market intelligence to standards adoption.

Working stream

Asia Marine Leisure Outlook

Building a shared regional view of demand, infrastructure and investment across established and emerging Asian markets.

Working stream

Standards & Best Practice

Aligning the region with ICOMIA’s global technical, environmental and marina management standards.

Member associations

A network of Asia’s marine industry organisations.

The Asia Group brings together the national associations that represent boating, marinas and the wider marine leisure industry across the region.

Hong Kong Boating Industry Association logo

Hong Kong Boating Industry Association

The peak body representing Hong Kong’s boating and marine leisure industry.

Visit site Singapore Boating Industry Association — ICOMIA member

Singapore Boating Industry Association

Representing marina operators, boat builders and marine businesses across Singapore.

Visit site Marina & Marine Industries Association of Korea — ICOMIA member

Marina & Marine Industries Association of Korea

MMIAK advances the development of Korea’s marina and marine leisure industries.

Visit site Japan Marine Industry Association — ICOMIA member

Japan Marine Industry Association

National association for Japan’s boat builders, marinas and marine supply industries.

Visit site Korea Marine Industry Association — ICOMIA member

Korea Marine Industry Association

Representing South Korea’s recreational boating and maritime leisure sectors.

Visit site China Boating & Trade Industry Association — ICOMIA member

China Boat Industry & Trade Association

Operating under the China Association of National Shipbuilding, CBITA encompasses entities engaged in vessel research and development, manufacturing, maintenance, sales, and related services.

Visit site Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka — ICOMIA member

Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s peak body for marine industries, marinas and boat building.

Visit site Taiwan Yacht Industry Association — ICOMIA member

Taiwan Yacht Industry Association

The national association for Taiwan’s world-renowned yacht builders.

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Membership

Join Asia’s leading marine industry network.

ICOMIA Committees comprise the ICOMIA Secretariat and members that choose to join. If you are an ICOMIA member and wish to be part of the Asia Group, please contact the secretary to begin the process.

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