Mike Derrett
Mike Derrett started his career in the leisure boat industry in 1973 and worked in sales and project management for leisure, commercial and military boat manufacturers before starting his own marine consultancy business in 1989 specialising in market research and business planning with a focus on the Middle East and Asia. Mike has worked in over 40 countries and started as IBI Correspondent for the Middle East and Asia region in the late 1990s.
NewsEvene Tenders debuts Origin series at Cannes Yachting Festival
The Origin 57 and 71 combine innovative hull technology, sustainable materials, and luxury design, setting a new benchmark for performance superyacht tenders
NewsNew Italian builder makes Cannes Yachting Festival debut
Forte Yachts unveiled its first model, the 14m Forte 47, at last week’s show
NewsBack at the helm: Erwin Bamps shares insights on his return to Gulf Craft
CEO speaks to IBI in Cannes about his renewed leadership role and the company’s ambitions in global markets
NewsSunreef Ultima 55 makes European debut at Cannes
New performance catamaran brings foiling technology to the brand for the first time
NewsCockwells unveils trailerable Duchy 25 ahead of Southampton International Boat Show
Cornwall, UK’s Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has revealed details of its new Duchy 25, a versatile, trailable cruiser designed to blend elegance with practicality, ahead of its official launch at the Southampton
MarinasAndaman & Nicobar Islands plan new yacht marina in Sri Vijaya Puram
The Port Management Board has invited developers to submit proposals for a marina capable of accommodating 50 yachts
NewsSingapore Boating Industry Association elects new committee
The SBIA has also announced plans to grow Singapore’s boating market through industry clusters, greater marina access and regional alliances
MarinasHong Kong targets growth with major marina developments
At a high-level roundtable, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law outlined government and private-sector marina projects that could add more than 1,100 yacht berths across Hong Kong
NewsSingapore Yachting Festival 2026 signals new direction for Asia’s marine industry
Next year’s event will reflect Asia-Pacific’s emergence as a global yachting hub, connecting builders with investors, dealers, and owners
MarinasOman’s marine tourism set for boost with major investment
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is backing new resort, marina and waterfront projects designed to expand the region’s tourism economy
NewsKorean builder enters Malaysian market with new export contract
Bay Industrial has signed an order for four diving support and rescue boats in HDPE
NewsSunreef’s Ultima 55 to make European debut at Cannes
The new powercat is being built at the Polish yard’s factory in the UAE
NewsPolish sailmaker reports surge in tall ship orders amid defence boom
IBI visited Sail Service’s Gdansk-based facilities to find out more
NewsSanlorenzo Asia Pacific strengthens Thai presence
Sanlorenzo Thailand is the result of a partnership with Thai entrepreneur Vrit Yongsakul
NewsSunreef CEO shares market insights and expansion plans during yard visit
Francis Lapp speaks to IBI at the Polish yard’s facilities in Gdansk
MarinasVietnam charts a course toward yachting tourism: Marinetek’s Southeast Asia director details five-year development plan
Vietnam’s five-year yachting plan signals a shift toward nautical tourism, says Marinetek’s Ruurd Van Putten
NewsPoland bucks global trend with robust domestic boating market
IBI gathers insights at the Polboat Yachting Festival in Gdynia
NewsIGY Marinas to run Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina in the UAE
Set to open in 2027, the marina is just 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport
MarinasEmerging markets: Could plans for a new Mumbai marina finally kickstart India’s boating boom?
Backed by the Mumbai Port Authority, the 300-berth facility at Princess Dock marks a turning point for the country’s leisure boating sector, with construction tenders set for September 2025
NewsMarinetek appoints Thai distributor
Pathumthani Concrete Company to sell and distribute Marinetek’s pontoons and floating solutions in Thailand
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