MIBS 2007
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Unfurling the Ensign

Riding the wave of a surging Indian economy, the inaugural Mumbai International Boat Show sailed with flying colours, steering India’s fledgling leisure boating industry out of the backwaters and onto the world’s high seas. On display at the show was a range of products from anchors and deck fittings to propulsion equipment and super yachts. While the exhibition at the Bandra-Kurla Complex and the marina adjacent to the Gateway of India were the main draws, a fleet of related events ensured that the who’s who of India attending the boat show had a whale of a time.
Through the Porthole
A glance at the extravaganza that was the Mumbai International Boat Show, 2007:
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Largest boat show in India.
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Over 60 exhibitors.
• Over 80 international brands like Azimut, Sunseeker, Ferretti, Princess, Brunswick, Genmar, etc.
• Allocated status of a “Calendar Event” by the Govt, of Maharashtra.
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Over Rs. 400 million worth of business transacted in three days.
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Over 10,000 paid and invited visitors over three days.
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Extensive local and international media coverage worth over Rs. 162 million.
• Special preview evening for VVIPs with a fashion show organized by the Gitanjali Group attended by over 3000 VVIPs and HNIs.
• Rolex hosted a VVIP Dinner to kick off India’s first ever boat show.
• The Mumbai International Boat Show Regatta held on the last day of the show was the largest boat race in the history of India with over 133 boats participating.
• The first ever International Boating Conference held at the Grand Hyatt with over
7 international speakers.
• First ever marina, built adjacent to the Gateway of India.
• Two international federations represented: BMF (British) and UCINA (Italian).
Organised by: Mumbai Boat Show Pvt. Ltd. Supported by: Government of Maharashtra