| Abbreviation | CMAS EU |
|---|---|
| Formation | June 25, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-06-25) atBrussels |
| Type | INGO |
| Legal status | Association internationale sans but lucrative, incorporated inBelgium |
| Purpose | Promotion and defence ofCMAS within theEuropean Union |
| Headquarters | Office of FEBRAS-BEFOS (Belgian National Diving Federation) |
| Location |
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Region served | Europe |
| Membership | CMAS National Federations based in Europe |
Official language | English |
President | Ronny Margodt[1] |
Main organ | Board of Directors. |
| Affiliations | EUF |
| Website | cmas-europe |
CMAS Europe (CMAS EU) is an organisation created expressly to represent the interests ofConfédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) within theEuropean Union and in other parts ofEurope by European national diving federations affiliated to CMAS.
Its purpose is to promote, support, develop and as necessary, defend the following interests of CMAS within the European Union and in other parts of Europe - theCMAS International Diver Training Certification System,underwater sports represented by CMAS, the actions of theCMAS Scientific Committee concerning the protection of both the marine environment and underwater cultural heritage, and all other events relevant to CMAS’ aims.It is incorporated as anAssociation internationale sans but lucrative inBelgium. Its operation is overseen by a board of directors.[2][3]
It holds special membership status within theEuropean Underwater Federation (EUF).[4]
The following organisations (in alphabetical order by name of country) are the CMAS National Federations which founded CMAS EU on 25 June 2005:[5]
