EVENT NEWS
Biggest night yet under the stars for Boat Builder Awards
In a dramatic black and gold themed night within the amphitheatre of Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum, the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, praised 36 shortlisted companies and named eight winners. More than 350 guests also honoured the Lifetime Achievement of Viking Yachts’ Bill and ...
METSTRADE 2019 - Day 2
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METSTRADE 2019 – Day 1
IBI is reporting live from this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.
2019 DAME Award winners revealed
Birgit Schnaase, chair of the DAME Awards jury, presented the 2019 DAME Awards today at the start of this year’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam. This year saw several Category Winners reach a closely debated final round to decide the overall DAME prize. The ultimate decision went to the U SAFE, ...
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With just a few days to go, IBI is gearing up to what promises to be the biggest and best METSTRADE yet – rest assured IBI has it covered
Miami Innovation Award nominations open
January 10 is the entry deadline for products to be nominated for the 2020 Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) Innovation Awards.
European boating lobby urges EU action on single market growth
Europe’s boating sector lobby has marked its 10th anniversary with a plea to the EU to show leadership in the years ahead in boosting Europe’s single market, easing transatlantic trade frictions, encouraging innovation and reversing climate change.
Messe Frankfurt rebrands Cape Town show
Messe Frankfurt has rebranded the Cape Town International Boat Show, which from next year will be known as Boatica Cape Town. Show organisers are aiming to bolster show attendance to over 10,000 on the back of a recently enlarged show footprint featuring more exhibitors, luxury yachts, and interactive activities.
Over 100 superyachts expected to visit Australia in 2020
Following the promotion of Australia and the South Pacific region at the Monaco and Ft Lauderdale shows, Superyacht Australia is anticipating that over 100 superyachts will visit the country next year. The America’s Cup races being held in Auckland, New Zealand in 2021 is a factor in this increase.
3rd International Superyacht Summit to be held in Dubai
Under the patronage of Dubai Ports World subsidiary P&O Marinas, the third edition of the International Superyacht Summit is to take place in Dubai next year from March 11-12.
UK SY tender manufacturer to present at Cornwall Marine Conference
Henry Ward, the design director of Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding in the UK, a leading bespoke superyacht tender builder based in Mylor, will make one of three presentations at the annual Cornwall Marine Conference. The event is being held on November 14 at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth.
Party with the USA at METSTRADE
The nearly 90 METSTRADE exhibitors from the US will host a reception on Day Two of the 2019 international trade conference in Amsterdam on 20 November.
No London Yacht Show until at least 2021
There will be no London Yacht Show in 2020. This was confirmed to IBI by Andrew Williams, president, Maritime for Informa, the owner and organiser of the event following its takeover of the former London On-Water Show in 2018. Informa is also the owner and organiser of other leading yacht ...
Maldives Marine Expo 2020 gets new dates, location
Since it started in 2014, the annually-held Maldives Marine Expo (MME) has made consistent progress each year and this is planned to continue for the 6th edition in 2020 when it is hoped to find a new location that will allow the on-water show and the exhibitor stands to all ...
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Entry deadline set for Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards
Exhibitors have until 20 December to submit entries for the 2020 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards. The awards will be presented during the Sneak Peek Evening on Wednesday 22 January in the show’s lifestyle feature booth.
2019 Scottish Boat Show described as “roaring success”
The 2019 Scottish Boat Show (SBS 2019) was described as “a roaring success” by a number of exhibitors. The event, the largest of its kind in Scotland and the second largest show in the UK, was attended by more than 13,000 people over its three days – a small increase ...
Nominations open for Alan J Freedman Award
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US has opened the nomination process for the 2020 Alan J Freedman Memorial Leadership Award, recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry.
2019 METSTRADE catalogue out now
With just two weeks before the start of the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam, the digital show catalogue is now available online.
Upcoming Shows & Trade Events
METSTRADE - Marine Equipment Trade Show
19-21 November 2019, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Boat & Fun Berlin
21-24 November 2019, Berlin, Germany
Paris Nautic Boat Show
7-15 December 2019, Paris, France
Nashville Boat Show
9-12 January 2020, Tennessee, USA
Thailand Yacht Show
9-12 January 2020, Phuket, Thailand
Kansas City Boat & Sportshow
9-12 January 2020, MO, USA
Atlanta Boat Show
16-19 January 2020, Georgia, USA
Toronto International Boat Show
17-26 January 2020, Ontario, Canada
Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
22-26 January 2020, KY, USA
New York Boat Show
22 - 26 January 2020, NY, USA
Minneapolis Boat Show
23- 26 January 2020, Minneapolis, USA
Baltimore Boat Show
23 - 26 January 2020, MD, USA
