All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 12
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NewsChinese boatbuilding regains traction; HK market still down
Boatbuilding in China appears to be regaining traction, according to Simon Boyde, director of Hong Kong-based Storm Force Marine. In Hong Kong, however, the market remains down. Storm Force is a leading supplier of marine equipment to the boatbuilding industry throughout the region. Speaking about business in China, Boyde says: ...
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NewsPrincess calls for collective approach and need for major industry rethink in response to COVID-19
Speaking to IBI yesterday, Kiran Haslam, chief marketing officer for Princess Yachts, said that the boating industry may have to rethink how it markets its products after the wake-up call from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsAsia-Pacific Boating magazine resumes publication
Long-standing consumer boating magazine, Asia-Pacific Boating, is to resume publication under a licence agreement from the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) group, the title’s owners. The agreement will also embrace AsiaSpa magazine, a title that was also previously run by SPH alongside Asia-Pacific Boating. The titles were stopped in late 2019 ...
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NewsSri Lankan Yachting Group delivers Ocean Diamond 27
The 26.7m catamaran was designed for cruising tropical regions
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NewsDubai International Boat Show postponed; industry reacts
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced the postponement of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) that was scheduled to take place next week to November 24-28, 2020. It was originally due to be held from March 10-14.
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NewsDubai show to go ahead next month as planned
The 28th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is to go ahead next month as planned at the new Dubai Harbour Marina. The show’s organisers announced today that it will take place from March 10-14.
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NewsSingapore Yacht Show postponed
The March edition of the Singapore Yacht Show is postponed until October with the exact dates to be confirmed
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NewsDubai’s Mina Rashid Marina to host IWMC 2020
Dubai-based P&O Marinas, a sustaining member of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), has announced that Mina Rashid will be the venue for the 2020 ICOMIA World Marina Conference. The event will be held from October 13-15.
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NewsSEAir unveils flying RHIB at Düsseldorf
The company is now working with the French government to develop paramilitary versions
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NewsPulse58 makes global debut at Düsseldorf
The Pulse 58, a 5.8m Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), was exhibited for the first time during this week’s Boot Düsseldorf. The boat is manufactured by RS Electric Boats, a newly formed division of long-established UK sailing dinghy builder, RS Sailing.
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NewsEBI briefing on sustainable boating attracts record crowd
The European Boating Industry (EBI) breakfast briefing on ‘Sustainable boating – Future trends and Innovation’ held during the Düsseldorf Boat show attracted a record number of delegates this year.
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NewsPolish export strategy gains government support
The Polish Chamber of Marine Industry and Water Sports (Polboat) confirmed a new export promotion package for 2020 and 2021 at a press conference during this week‘s Düsseldorf Boat Show.
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NewsPrestige unveils more details on new X line
Prestige Yachts released more details on its new X line at the Düsseldorf Boat Show on the weekend, while also announcing record sales of its 420 flybridge model which had its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September.
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News1st Sea Tourism Summit deemed a success despite teething troubles
The Düsseldorf Boat Show program started early today with the launch edition of the one-day Sea Tourism Summit, an innovative initiative by boot Düsseldorf and The Economist
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News5th Thailand Yacht Show achieves strong results
The fifth edition of the Thailand Yacht Show was held at Royal Phuket Marina from January 9-12 with a wide range of yachts, marine equipment and lifestyle products on display. Now firmly established as a consumer boat show in Thailand, the event is well-supported by key regional distributors including Asia ...
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NewsNew interim CEO and other key personnel changes at Gulf Craft
Comprehensive management re-structure with new COO and CCO also named as UAE builder as it looks to expand
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NewsMonte Carlo Yachts expands the dealership territory for Asia Yachting
Hong Kong-based dealer to look after Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines
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NewsBeneteau Group expands dealership with Asia Yachting
Builder looks to expand its footprint and reach into South-East Asia
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