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.
NewsWorld’s largest B2B yacht charter event returns to Amsterdam
This year’s International Charter Expo 2025 runs from November 12-14
NewsItalian industry association, The Foiling Organization propose annual foiling expo
Confindustria Nautica and The Foiling Organisation have launched a joint initiative to create an annual event focused entirely on foiling
NewsNew Saudi Arabia marine tourism regulation takes effect
The rules classify watercraft and provide a definition for yachts and recreational boats
MarinasMumbai Port Authority issues RFP for India’s first full-service marina
Proposals invited for the development of a 424-berth marina at the Gateway of India
NewsDubai Pre-Owned Boat Show to host over 50 yachts in Dubai Creek Marina
Visitors can explore a variety of boats and yachts while immersing themselves in the boating lifestyle
NewsAbu Dhabi International Boat Show introduces new Charter section
The move is part of a strategy to position Abu Dhabi as the Middle East’s superyacht hub
NewsSunreef Yachts unveils new 65m flagship
The Sunreef 65m Explorer is said to be the world’s largest luxury catamaran
NewsSeawind Catamarans expands operations in Vietnam, Thailand and Turkey
IBI speaks with CEO Richard Ward about the yard’s Turkish facility and the new 1270
NewsOckelbo B25 Cabin brings aluminium durability to UK boat show
Swedish builder targets UK market with its range of distinctively designed boats
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
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