The fifth edition of India’s largest and only truly international boat show will bring a unique opportunity to participate in a well established and trusted platform to cater to arguably the last large untapped leisure boating market in the world. With the Middle East reaching a saturation point, the focus of sales is bound to move to India, which has the potential to be the largest market in the region for boats.

The event in 2007, its inaugural year, established itself as the benchmark for boat shows in India and served …

In its fourth edition, the Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 (MIBS) on February 18th to 21st February 2010 is the only show of its kind to be held in Mumbai with both a substantial land and sea component. Over 15000 sq. mtrs. space on land at the Bandra-Kurla Complex and a marina with space for over 30 boats at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai harbor, will make up MIBS 2010.

MIBS 2010 is also pleased to announce an exclusive sponsorship tie-up with India’s largest media house The Times of …

1) Established since 2007, now in its fourth year, the Mumbai International Boat Show has been enjoying phenomenal success year-on-year and is today seen as being on par with annual calendar boat shows the world over.
2) Designated as the only third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai, after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival.
3) Supported by:
• Government of Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
•  Indian Navy
• Mumbai Port Trust
•  Yachting Association of India
• FICCI
•  Indian Trade Promotion Organization
•  Indian Coast Guard
4) Organized by: An independent company; Mumbai …

Tragedy struck at UK maring.

A six-foot wave has wreaked havoc, sinking yachts and causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage at a UK marina.

The main cause for the incident at Maryport marina, Cumbria was reportedly the failure of lock gates.
The gates were recently refurbished at a cost of whooping £300,000. To oversee the rescue operation, Maryport coastguard were called in after boats were thrown against each other and sunk.
At least 10 boats have been damaged, six of them severely. A catamaran ended up on its side and marina …

Spenta Multimedia, India’s leading custom publisher with a portfolio of over 20 custom and four consumer magazines, has acquired Mumbai Boat Show Pvt Ltd, owner of Mumbai International Boat Show and Blue Water Publications Pvt Ltd, publishers of India Boating magazine.
The Mumbai International Boat Show, which is supported by the government of Maharashtra, is the only third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai, after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival.  The boat show is now in its fourth year.

Sujay Chohan, promoter of Blue Water Publications …

The Samira Mumbai International Boat Show 2009 closed Sunday after 4 days with higher attendance than previous shows despite the uncertain economic climate. Organizers and exhibitors both expressed satisfaction with the numbers and quality of visitors.
The show also served as the platform for the official launch of the Indian National recreational boating industry trade association under ‘FICCI’, THE Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
”As organizers, we could not be happier. This confirms that the decision to go ahead with the show was a wise one. Canceling the show …

…And it’s showtime…!!!
Your patience over the last few days has finally fruitioned and we have a spectacular boat show in our city!

Only superlatives are allowed here – biggest, best, latest, most surprizing…
As reported the biggest and most positive step in the boating industry in the past few years – Mahindra’s advent into boat-making took the icing on the cake.
We are proud to be one of the first to have a look at the plans and the boats that Mahindra has in mind to offer. It’s a guaranteed success and a …

Mahindra Defence Systems, under the speciality business portfolio of the Mahindra Group, has received an expression of interest for supply of boats to marine police. Confirming the same, Brigadier (retired) Khutub A Hai, CEO, Mahindra Defence Systems, said, “We are in talks with shipyards for supply of boat for marine police.” He said that the company will help the newly formed JV company of the group – Mahindra Ocean Blue – in selling boats to marine police. On Tuesday, Mahindra Group announced its entry into boat manufacturing with formation of …

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
February 19, 2009
2 pm – Exhibitors to be present at their stands
4 pm to 5 pm – Press Preview & Inauguration of the show
6 pm to 9 pm – VIP Preview & Fashion Shows
February 20, 2009
9 am to 2 pm – Conference – “The Indian Boating Industry – The Way Forward” at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai
11 am to 8 pm – Show Timings for BKC On Ground exhibition
9 pm onwards – Networking Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai
February 21 & 22, 2009
11 am to 8 pm – Show …