European Committee for Professional Yachting
The European Committee for Professional Yachting unites brokers, shipyards, suppliers, insurers and legal experts to defend the industry’s interests and good practices since 1993.
About ECPY
Created in January 1993, ECPY is an association of yachting professionals that brings together all industry activities — yacht brokers, central agents, yacht owners, shipyards, suppliers, insurers, craftsmen and legal consultants. We focus on the economic development of the yachting industry and defend the interests and good practices of professionals, while cooperating with administrations, governments and the European Union to ensure a fair balance between regulation and the economic, environmental and social development of yachting.
160+
active members
30+
years of existence
500+
transport contracts
25+
years in negotiations
Membership
Join more than 160 yachting professionals and take an active role in the future of the industry.
10% reduction on ECPY Open Days and priority access to events.
Sit on committees and participate directly in industry developments.
Receive our newsletters with the latest regulation and market updates.
Benefit from our monitoring of tax, customs and social regulations.
Access members-only documents, law texts and decrees.
A direct link between French and European administrations.
“We have worked with ECPY for a number of years. They have done a fantastic job of supporting the industry and ensuring that we are equipped with the right knowledge and tools. The ECPY Open Days in Nice have been a huge success, allowing an effective and cost-efficient way of exhibiting our yachts in the South of France.”
Jonathan Beckett, CEO Burgess
Our members
A selection of the 160+ professionals in the ECPY network
Events
From the well-attended Open Days in Nice to the Riviera Yachting Rendez-Vous and the annual Symposium, ECPY creates unique moments for professionals to meet, discuss, promote yachts and exchange on the latest legal, tax and environmental developments.
1 May 2027 · France / Mediterranean
Muğla Metropolitan Municipality & With the cooperation and organization of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, Bodrum Municipality and MUTTAŞ Denizcilik A.Ş., we are organizing the first Bodrum Boat Show between 14-18 October 202
1 May 2027 · France / Mediterranean
Welcome dear visitors to boot Düsseldorf! With over 200,000 visitors from 120 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors from 67 nations in 16 exhibition halls, boot Düsseldorf is the largest yacht and watersports show in
1 May 2027 · France / Mediterranean
We are looking forward to see y'all in September at the Cannes Yachting Festival, from September 8th to 13th, at our stand in Port Canto - BROKER 112.
News
Stay informed with ECPY’s analysis of regulations, market trends and association updates.
Transport Agreement
Version 3.0 of the ECPY Transport Agreement simplifies and replaces all previous PDF versions. Generate contracts online, stay compliant with the latest regulations and benefit from advantageous tax exemptions for commercial operations that include an itinerary.
Contact
For membership applications, general information or press enquiries, reach out to the ECPY team.
7 rue de l’Ancien Hôpital, 06300 Nice, France
