EMISA

The objectives are to represent the commercial, economic and strategic interests of its members, their collective as well as their individual interests and to actively support the interests of its members in national and international governments, organisations and authorities involved in laws and regulations, which are connected with the branch of industry in which the members are engaged, in the broadest sense. In that regard, EMISA aims towards (i) free access to the market, (ii) fair competition, and (iii) a regulatory framework that supports these aims. These aims are to support independent companies in the marine engine aftermarket to continue providing their spare parts and related services to customers, while enjoying a level playing field.

Lobbying Activity

Response to EU industrial maritime strategy

28 Jul 2025

EMISA supports the creation and adoption of a Maritime Industrial Strategy with a view to strengthen the EU maritime sector. More specifically, EMISA calls for the formal recognition of the role of independent operators in the aftermarkets for marine engines and related equipment within the Maritime Industrial Strategy to support the goals of supply chain resilience, competitiveness, and the green and digital transition. This can be done by: - supporting independent operators in the marine engine and related equipment aftermarkets by recognising their critical role for the maritime sector in providing spare parts and services at a lower cost, while maintaining high quality, customer service, technical expertise, and quick delivery times; - supporting supply chain resilience and competitiveness by ensuring EU-based businesses can continue to offer their customers spare parts and services; allowing access to digital systems to avoid foreclosure of the aftermarket by original manufacturers via software locks, secret passwords, etc.; - support the green transition by enabling repair and reuse (through the possibilities provided by remanufacturing and reconditioning) where possible to combat unnecessary waste and planned obsolescence. The attached submission explains the above points in more detail.
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