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.
NewsCockwells Duchy 45 makes Southampton debut
New 45ft motor launch is the largest model yet in the Duchy range
NewsParker Poland acquires Askeladden brand and intellectual property rights
The Warsaw-based boatbuilder plans to retain the company’s Nordic heritage while expanding its dealer network across the region
NewsElettromedia unveils Audison Marine Division in Cannes
The Italian group, a global leader in high-performance audio solutions, opens a new chapter of growth with the launch of Audison into the marine sector with its new Thesis range
NewsMC-Zero launches electric jet tender range
The Australian builder enters European market with carbon-fibre tenders powered by ZeroJet electric water-jet technology
NewsSunreef unveils intelligent yacht management system at Cannes
Sunreef WETRA integrates navigation, comfort, safety, energy and maintenance into a single platform
NewsSunreef Ultima 88 sails 4,800Nm from UAE to debut in Cannes
The Polish builder also revealed a buoyant order book at its annual press conference
MarinasNew marina project announced for Langkawi
Resorts World Langkawi and ONE°15 Marina are developing a new 90-berth marina to boost Langkawi’s yachting appeal
NewsGulf Craft’s Majesty brand strengthens European presence
Sunsea Yachts has been made the official Majesty dealer for Greece
NewsNew Delphia 11 to be unveiled at Cannes
Delphia is strengthening its coastal cruising line-up with the Delphia 11 250hp version
NewsZeroUSV’s Oceanus17 USV celebrated at official naming ceremony in Plymouth
The Lady of the Lake name reflects the vessel’s capabilities for resilient, multi-role operations across extended maritime missions
NewsGulf Craft launches second-generation SilverCat power catamaran range
Updated line features increased beam-to-length ratio and reconfigured layouts, with SilverCat 47 Family Series as first model to incorporate new design direction
NewsGulf Craft introduces latest version of the Nomad 70
The updated explorer yacht features refreshed styling, redesigned interiors and extended cruising capability
NewsSingapore Yachting Festival announces expanded 2027 format
The event will return in April 2027 with a new consumer-focused format designed to increase visitor engagement, attract qualified buyers and strengthen opportunities for exhibitors across the marine and luxury lifestyle sectors
NewsSilverCat broadens international dealer reach
IBI’s Middle East correspondent visited SilverCat’s production facility in July as the Gulf Craft Group brand continues to expand its international distribution network, increase production capacity and target new dealer appointments in South-East Asia
NewsSunreef Yachts, Brabus unveil the new Brabus Ultima 55
IBI’s Middle East correspondent previewed the vessel in Dubai this June, ahead of its official launch this week
NewsZeroUSV delivers first Oceanus17 uncrewed surface vessel
The 17m vessel features 50-day endurance, 5,000Nm range, and level four autonomous navigation capability
NewsEBI secretary general on European market headwinds and hopes for recovery
Phillip Easthill shares his latest insights as the Polboat Yachting Festival opens in Gdynia
NewsBusiness as usual for Dubai-based superyacht refit firm
IBI’s Middle East correspondent visits Autore, a specialist in superyacht refit and repair
NewsMiddle East update: Qatar suspends maritime activities until further notice as the country mourns the late Father Emir; tensions continue to mount in the Straits of Hormuz
As tensions escalate in the Gulf, Qatar’s temporary suspension of maritime activities raises fresh questions for the recreational marine sector
NewsVietnam tourist boat capsizes, killing 15
Reports say 32 Indians and four crew were on board the vessel
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