Coalitie Duurzaam Varen

What Coalitie Duurzaam Varen does

Coalitie Duurzaam Varen is a Dutch membership association (vereniging) founded in 2022 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with a registered address in Heeg. Its purpose is to accelerate the transition to sustainable boating across three segments: recreational boating (pleziervaart), passenger boating (passagiersvaart), and professional maritime (professionele vaart). The organization does not develop or sell proprietary technology products; rather, it functions as a convening body that brings together boat builders, electric motor manufacturers, battery suppliers, charging infrastructure providers, conversion specialists, and coatings/service companies under one membership umbrella. It serves as an official dialogue partner of municipal governments — currently Amsterdam and Leiden — on policy questions including municipal emission-free zones, and develops practical tooling such as safety checklists for electric boat installations.

The coalition's commercial activity is centered on annual membership contributions scaled by member company/organization size, with members gaining governance participation rights, free access to coalition events, and access to a professional network of 40+ member companies. Its principal product is the Duurzaam Varen Dag, described as the largest electric trial-sailing event in the Netherlands, with cumulative attendance exceeding 500 visitors, 30+ exhibitors, and 25+ trial vessels. The coalition also runs consumer and professional electric-boating workshops across multiple Dutch locations and operates content channels (blog, email newsletter, online campaigns) supported by a media partnership with Groene Zaken. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the organization is led by an 8-person board (Chair Olivier Venema / E-WERF, Vice Chair Anton van Wijk / De Stille Boot, Treasurer Eric Kroontje / ACES Energy, Secretary Remco Putker / Robust-MT, plus general board members) and supported by a small staff of 8 employees.

Name

Coalitie Duurzaam Varen

Legal name

Coalitie Duurzaam Varen

Website

https://duurzaam-varen.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coalitie Duurzaam Varen is a Dutch non-profit coalition founded in 2022 that convenes 40+ member companies across the sustainable boating value chain, serves as a municipal-government dialogue partner on emission-free zones, and operates the largest electric trial-sailing event in the Netherlands.

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Product category

Maritime Sustainability Association

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Compliance & Pollution Response Coordination (TLAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Sustainable boating coalition
• Electric boating advocacy
• Maritime decarbonization association
• Recreational vessel sustainability
• Emission-free waterways coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

Heeg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: Coalitie Duurzaam Varen operates as a membership association. All members pay an annual contribution (jaarlijkse contributie) to fund the activities of the association. The contribution fee is scaled based on the size of the company or organization (afhankelijk van de grootte van het bedrijf of de organisatie). Members receive voting rights in governance, free access to all coalition activities and events, and access to the professional network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coalitie Duurzaam Varen is a Dutch non-profit membership association (vereniging) that convenes the entire sustainable boating value chain — boat builders, electric motor manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, conversion specialists, battery suppliers, and coatings companies — to accelerate the transition to clean, quiet, and safe boating in the Netherlands. Its core offerings are annual membership subscriptions, organization of the Duurzaam Varen Dag (the largest electric trial-sailing event in the Netherlands), electric boating workshops for consumers and professionals, and practical tooling such as safety checklists for electric boat installations. The coalition also serves as an active dialogue partner with municipal and provincial governments on emission-free zone regulations.

Product overview

Coalitie Duurzaam Varen is a Dutch coalition/association rather than a single product company. Its core offerings include membership services for companies and individuals promoting sustainable boating, organizing the Duurzaam Varen Dag (largest electric boating trial event in the Netherlands), and hosting educational workshops. The coalition's member companies offer a complementary ecosystem of electric boating products including: charging infrastructure (Laaddodos, Seijsener), battery systems (ACES Energy), propulsion systems (Combi Outboards, Vetus E-LINE/E-POD, Transfluid-Bellmarine), boat conversions (E-WERF), innovative boats (Impacd, D3Aak - 3D-printed from recycled materials), software platforms (Let's Book for boat rental management), and marina solutions (Nautix E-Harbour, Seijsener smart systems).

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Quantifiable outcome

• Duurzaam Varen Dag has grown to 30+ exhibitors, 500+ visitors, and 25+ trial vessels — making it the largest electric trial-sailing event in the Netherlands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers37 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe coalition is an active dialogue partner of the municipality of Amsterdam. The two organizations co-organized the first Duurzaam Varen Dag on 24 June 2023 at Nautix Marina, giving visitors the opportunity to experience electric boating firsthand. The municipality has been instrumental in supporting the coalition's events and policy work. The coalition expects to play a similar dialogue-partner role in other Dutch cities and regions.
• Gemeente Leiden (Municipality of Leiden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe coalition co-organized the Duurzaam Varen Dag Leiden on 24 May 2025 at Beestenmarkt Leiden with the municipality. Municipal representatives attended to answer questions from boat owners about new regulations. The event was opened by the Leiden climate, mobility, and finance alderman (wethouder).
• Groene ZakenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroene Zaken is listed as a partner on the coalition's press page, suggesting a media or marketing partnership to amplify coverage of sustainable boating topics and the coalition's activities.
• Zeehavendagen AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor the June 2024 edition, the coalition participated as part of the Zeehavendagen Amsterdam event (Port Days), integrating the Duurzaam Varen Dag into one of the largest maritime events in the Netherlands. This partnership significantly expanded the coalition's reach, with the two-day event attracting many visitors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations): The international umbrella organization of national marine industry associations. It is comparable in that it aggregates national boating associations to engage with global regulators, but it is a federation of associations rather than a direct sustainable-boating coalition.
• NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association): The largest US recreational marine industry association, representing boat, marine engine, and accessory manufacturers. It is a broad incumbent comparable in function (industry advocacy, member services, events such as boat shows) but at a much larger scale and with a commercial rather than non-profit funding model.

Direct peers

• British Marine: The UK marine industry trade body representing leisure marine businesses, including boat builders, brokers, marinas, and chandlers. It is comparable as a national industry association serving a fragmented value chain, though with a much broader remit than sustainable boating alone.
• HISWA (Hollandse Industrieele Sportvereniging voor de Watersport): The Dutch boating industry trade association that represents boat builders, marinas, dealers, and water-sport companies in the Netherlands. It is the closest Dutch counterpart to Coalitie Duurzaam Varen, although HISWA is a broader industry body rather than a sustainability-focused coalition.
• European Boating Industry (EBI): The European-level trade association representing the recreational boating industry to EU institutions. It is comparable in that it advocates for the boating industry with governments and convenes a broad membership, but operates at the EU rather than Dutch municipal level.
• Electric Boat Association: UK-based non-profit association promoting electric boating and convening the sustainable boating ecosystem in Britain. It is the closest mission-aligned peer: an electric-boating membership body that advocates with government, organizes events, and connects boat owners with electric propulsion and charging suppliers.

Regional players

• Marina Industries Association (MIA): The Australian peak body for the marina industry, representing marina operators and suppliers. It is comparable in that it convenes marina and waterway infrastructure stakeholders and runs events, but is regionally focused on Australia and centered on marinas rather than the full boating value chain.
• Fédération Française des Industries Nautiques (FIN): The French boating industry trade federation. It serves a comparable convening and advocacy role for the French recreational boating value chain, providing a regional analog to the Dutch coalition model though not specifically focused on sustainability or electric propulsion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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