All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 9
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Gulf Craft premieres ”world’s largest” composite production superyacht
The 54m Majesty 175 had its global premiere in Dubai on Sunday
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Hong Kong marina opens for business
Lantau Yacht Club fully operational after undergoing major facelift
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1st online Sri Lankan boating conference deemed a success
The Sri Lanka Government State Ministry for the development of the boating industry, established in 2020, makes progress
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Middle East
Gulf Craft | Mohammed Hussein Alshaali
Chairman of the Middle East’s largest boatbuilder, Gulf Craft, Mohammed Hussein Alshaali outlines his plans for the future UAE-based builder, including development of its Gulf Craft small boat brands, the launch of the world’s largest all composite superyacht, and how the market has evolved since Covid. He talks to IBI’s ...
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Singapore webinar: Boat hire and charter sectors see substantial growth
Singapore Marine Guide’s marine tourism webinar shows demand for boat hire and charter services is growing alongside yacht sales
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Dates announced for 2021 International Superyacht Summit
The third edition of the International Superyacht Summit 2021 will take place in December 2021 on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai. The organisers have announced December 8-9 as the new dates for the postponed summit, originally scheduled to run last March. The summit is also changing venue to ...
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Gulf Craft delivers first Majesty 120
The tri-deck superyacht uses carbonfibre and vinylester for parts of superstructure to reduce weight
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First Singapore Marine Webinar focuses on environmental issues
The first Singapore Marine Webinar launched today focused on marine environmental issues, with more webinars to follow. The Singapore Marine Guide has launched the monthly webinar series addressing marine leisure issues in Asia. Singapore Marine guide founder Wade Pearce spoke with IBI’s Asia correspondent about the motivation behind the event. ...
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Farfalla Marine expands operations in Asia, appoints Hong Kong general manager
The Asian market is said to be enjoying increased boating activity of late
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Singapore Yacht Show postponed for third time
The move comes as South East Asia boating market enjoys boom in sales and charter bookings
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Thailand to open up for foreign-flagged superyacht charters without VAT implications
Verventia CEO Andy Treadwell talks to IBI’s Asia correspondent
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Dubai show rescheduled for 2022 as local market sustains boat sales gains from 2021
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organisers of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), have announced the postponement of the show. which was scheduled for March this year, until March 2022.
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Burgess partners with India-based firm
International yacht brokers Burgess teams up with Marine Solutions
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Korea boat show postponed to October
The organisers of the Korea International Boat Show (KIBS) have released a statement announcing the postponement of the show from March until October 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2021.
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Dates confirmed for 2021 Dubai, Abu Dhabi shows
DIBS will be held in March, followed by ADIBS in October
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APSA webinar puts focus on East Asia market, including plans to develop Hainan as a yachting centre
Mike Simpson of Hong Kong-based Simpson Marine The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) webinar series ‘Grand Tour 2021’ held its second presentation of the three-part series today by exploring East Asia, with expert panelists Nigel Beatty (SYL Japan), Captain Paul Brackley (Central Yachts) and Mike Simpson (Simpson ...
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Obituary: Neil Fernando
One of the veterans of the marine industry in Sri Lanka, Neil Fernando, sadly passed away on January 9th at the age of 83.