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NABU - Netherlands Association of International Maritime Business

The Hague, NETHERLANDSAssociationReg: 610198599086-31Since 11/06/2025

Budget

€25 — €0

EP Access

0

accredited persons

Staff

1

0.25 FTE

EU Grants

None

Mission & Goals

NABU – Netherlands Association of International Maritime Business – is an independent association that supports and represents the collective interests of its members, globally active contractors, services & technology providers and shipbuilders in the maritime sector. Leading businesses that build upon their longstanding roots and expertise in the Netherlands to develop maritime solutions for infrastructure, energy transition, climate and transport challenges worldwide. Core activities are in maritime infrastructure (ports, waterways), offshore energy infrastructure (offshore wind, tidal energy), cable installation, dredging, coastal defence & land reclamation, heavy lifting & transport and building ships & state-of-the art maritime technology. NABU’s mission is ultimately strengthening the position of its members by contributing to a level playing field for their international business. To this end, NABU maintains relations with various government institutions.

EU Legislative Interests

EU Trade Policy EU Development Policy EU Export Finance Strategy EU Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships EU Global Gateway Clean Industrial deal Competitive Compass International climate action International energy policy Economic Security State Aid Framework EU Procurement Directives Omnibus: CSRD/CSDDD Maritime Transport Ocean's Pact EU Maritime Industrial Strategy

Communication Activities

Most of NABU’s EU communication activities such as press releases, events and meetings are executed by related EU Associations: EIC – European International Contractors, EuDA – European Dredging Association or Sea Europe – Shipyards’ & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

VNO-NCW Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers https://www.vno-ncw.nl/ EIC European International Contractors www.eic-federation.eu PIANC – The World Association for Waterborn Transport Infrastructure https://www.pianc.org/ ICC (Netherlands) The International Chamber of Commerce www.iccwbo.nl EuDA The European Dredging Association www.european-dredging.eu IADC International Association of Dredging Companies www.iadc-dredging.com

Organisation Members

https://www.nabu.nl/members#

Commissioner Meetings

No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.