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.
Green TechnologiesYamaha - three pillars to sustainability
Dr Grant Suzuki, Yamaha’s Chief of Technology, Marine Innovation Engineering, talks to IBI
News1st ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference met with enthusiasm
Around 170 delegates attended inaugural event in Singapore
NewsSingapore and Sri Lanka join forces to advance leisure boating
Industry associations sign MOU to foster growth in their respective markets
NewsSingapore Yachting Festival returns to Sentosa Cove
This year’s event will see an increase in the number of hybrid-capable vessels on show
NewsICOMIA Boating Industry Conference to make Singapore debut
Two-day event will be held in run-up to the Singapore Yachting Festival at Sentosa Cove
NewsKorea International Boat Show sees rising demand for leisure fishing boats
KIBS is growing in line with the development of the country’s boating market
NewsKorea International Boat Show conference review
Korea Marine Industry Associaton joins ICOMIA; calls for government to streamline regulations for building leisure boats
NewsBahraini builder unveils new crossover model in Dubai
The 485CL from H Al Dhaen Boats launched at last week’s DIBS
NewsDubai show ends on positive note despite last-minute relocation
Long-term partnership signed with host venue Dubai Harbour
NewsSLYG completes acquisition Ocean Voyager brand
Sri Lankan firm’s first new model, the Ocean Voyager 40, was completed in February
NewsDates set for 2nd GCC Smart Yachting Days in Dubai
This year’s event will coincide with the Dubai International Boat Show
NewsNew Polish boat brand launches in Düsseldorf
IBI speaks to the company’s development team to uncover the vision behind the brand
NewsThailand Yachting Conference scheduled for the 10th of January - program details announced
The Inaugural Thailand Yachting Conference will be held on Wednesday, 10 January 2024, at the White House in Phuket Boat Lagoon, leading in to the Thailand International Boat Show that runs from 11-14 January. The conference brings together leading industry professionals from Thailand and around the region to share insights ...
NewsHong Kong International Boat Show generates positive response
Exhibitors and vistors pleased with this year’s event
News2024 Thailand show to feature expanded in-water display and B2B conference
New B2B conference to start the show
NewsGiovanna Vitelli to present International Breakfast Meeting keynote
The Azimut-Benetti chair will take centre stage at boot Düsseldorf 2024
NewsNew venue announced for DIBS 2024
Next year’s Dubai show will take place adjacent to the cruise terminal in Dubai Harbour
FoilingFoiling flies at METSTRADE
The first edition of the Foiling Technology Pavilion at METSTRADE was an immediate success as a one stop shop for the increased interest in foiling
NewsADIBS 2023 – What we learned
IBI’s Middle East correspondent was in Abu Dhabi this month to review the latest market developments
NewsAbu Dhabi show opens with more exhibitors and a focus on sustainability
The four-day event is currently taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
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