All articles by Mike Derrett – Page 4
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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
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NewsSunreef Ultima 55 makes European debut at Cannes
New performance catamaran brings foiling technology to the brand for the first time
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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NewsPolish sailmaker reports surge in tall ship orders amid defence boom
IBI visited Sail Service’s Gdansk-based facilities to find out more
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NewsSanlorenzo Asia Pacific strengthens Thai presence
Sanlorenzo Thailand is the result of a partnership with Thai entrepreneur Vrit Yongsakul
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NewsSunreef CEO shares market insights and expansion plans during yard visit
Francis Lapp speaks to IBI at the Polish yard’s facilities in Gdansk
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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
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NewsPoland bucks global trend with robust domestic boating market
IBI gathers insights at the Polboat Yachting Festival in Gdynia
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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
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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
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NewsMarinetek appoints Thai distributor
Pathumthani Concrete Company to sell and distribute Marinetek’s pontoons and floating solutions in Thailand
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NewsHong Kong sets sail to develop marine leisure economy
The Hong Kong government has launched a coordinated push for marine leisure expansion, with new policies and initiatives supporting industry development
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NewsFoiling leaders gather in Italy for first-ever Foiling Sport Congress
More than 50 players from across the global foiling community attended last week’s event for high-level discussions on the future of foiling









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