All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 2
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KIBS 2025 opens next week in Seoul; IBI to host Korea Boating Conference
The event will focus on technology and its application in the leisure boating market
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Well-attended, busy first day at DIBS 2025
Local builder Gulf Craft is holding eight new launches at this week’s show
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31st Dubai show opens tomorrow against backdrop of a buoyant UAE market
More than 30,000 visitors are expected at Dubai Harbour to experience the region’s leading boat show
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ICOMIA board members to visit Dubai show, championing green mobility
The visit to DIBS 2025 highlights the UAE’s growing influence on the global stage
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Bahraini builder unveils growth strategy
H Aldhaen Boats expands global reach with new boat models
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YachtFinds.com makes Middle East launch
New platform for buying, selling and chartering yachts has its official release
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Mood buoyant at ongoing Helsinki show
Initial results show rising levels of consumer confidence as attendance up by 20%
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Finnish sales off 20%, turnaround expected for 2025
The opening today of the Helsinki Boat Show came after a challenging year for the Finnish boating industry
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Schaefer Yachts targets European market in Düsseldorf
Brazilian builder talks to IBI about the latest company developments
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Polish startup presents new powercat in Düsseldorf
IBI spoke with Dracan Marine’s founder and president at last week’s show
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UK automotive firm debuts first Scorpion RIB at Düsseldorf
Twisted Inc acquired Scorpion in June last year
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Sri Lanka breaks ground on new Port City Colombo marina project
The 200-berth facility will fill a critical infrastructure gap in the region
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SEA Yachting Conference to return to Singapore next April
The two-day event will build on previous editions by delving deeper into salient issues impacting the regional industry
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Moroccan boating market poised for growth
IBI speaks with the director of Tanja Marina Bay on the marina’s future development plans
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As it bucks the slowdown, is the Gulf market finally coming of age?
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
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Abu Dhabi show concludes on positive note with increased exhibitors and boats
The Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results
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International Charter Expo pioneers new B2B exhibition concept
Unique matchmaking software allows exhibitors and attendees to pre-arrange meetings in advance of the show
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Abu Dhabi show opens next week with increased exhibitor numbers
Around 180 exhibitors will be attending the 2024 event compared to 137 last year
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1st Qatar Boat Show off to a flying start
The four-day event in Old Doha Port welcomed over 90 yachts when it opened on Wednesday
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1st Voyage Sri Lanka to be held next month
The inaugural marine summit is part of Sri Lanka’s plans to help grow the blue economy