IMCI - International Marine Certification Institute

IMCI - International Marine Certification Institute

The International Marine Certification Institute IMCI was established in Brussels, Belgium, as an independent certification organisation to serve the interests of the European and International recreational boating industry. With the establishment of the European Communities Directive for Recreational Craft (94/25/EC), IMCI is able to provide a valuable certification service to manufacturers who desire to market their boats, yachts, and certain components in the European market.
Up to 1999 Lars Granholm was the Managing Director of IMCI . He is graduate Naval Architect and Marine Engineer from Finland, with a Master's degree, and with more than 30 years of practice in the boating industry. Lars Granholm is the founder of IMCI.
In the beginning of 2000 Ulrich Heinemann took over the position. He is graduate Naval Architect and Marine Engineer from Germany with more than 15 years experience in yacht design.

IMCI policy comes from a Board of 24 Directors from 14 countries.

IMCI 's certification authority was recognized in 1996 by the European Commission's assignment of

Notified Body 0609

as the identification number for IMCI . That means products covered by the Recreational Craft Directive, when certified by IMCI, will be able to display the



mark on their products which will allow free and open access to the 16 country European Union market. IMCI 's effective and low cost certification replaces the expensive and often cumbersome individual country homologation processes.

IMCI has engaged with an exceptional team of 29 qualified international inspectors for the certification process. They represent 20 countries not only of the EU and their experience and backgrounds ensure a quality IMCI certification program what emphasizes strict compliance with the essential elements or the Directive. These Inspectors will support and advise you during the process.
Please contact the Inspectors directly or through IMCI.