First International Boat Show in Kochi from September 26

The first Cochin International Boat Show (CIBS) will be held from September 26 to 28 at KTDC Bolgatty Palace Event Centre in Kochi. The maiden boat show will be inaugurated by KV Thomas MP and AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command, at 10.30 am on September 26.

The event conducted by the Kochi-based Cruz Expos, which organises India Pavilion at the international boat shows in Sri Lanka and Maldives, in association with the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation Ltd. The show will be an ideal opportunity for Motor Boats and Yachts Manufacturers to target the growing Tourism Industry in India.

The boat show will provide an opportunity for the local boat builders to launch their latest models, while many other brands will use this event for their national debuts, said a statement by Cruz Expos. Apart from the boat suppliers, the exhibitors will also include a full range of other stakeholders in the recreational and leisure boating market, including marinas, engines, navigational and other systems and equipment, and other supply and service providers.

In addition to mainstream craft such as trailer boats, sports boats and luxury sailing and motor yachts and super yachts, the boat show also includes water-skiing,  wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba diving, and fishing.