Pattaya marine industry set for growth
M
arine tourism in the Gulf of Thailand is about to boom. The 5th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, which took place from 24-27 November, was the biggest yet with more boats on display
than ever and new, improved Customs rulings allowing visiting foreign vessels to stay longer in the country are laying solid foundations for marine tourism growth in Pattaya and the surrounding area. “Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show has grown steadily
since it was launched five years ago. It is a key business event for the marine industry and, in addition to welcoming many domestic visitors each year, the show now attracts many international visitors. The confidence that the international community has in this event and Thailand’s burgeoning marine industry underscores its potential and importance to the Thai economy,” said Dr Tirachai Pipitsupaphol, Managing Director, Ocean Property. Supporting Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show’s aim
to make Pattaya the Riviera of Asia, to promote marine tourism in the region and showcase the Gulf of Thailand, is a new ruling on the temporary importation of visiting foreign yachts. “In the past, foreign vessels entering Pattaya were given
a relatively short period for temporary importation. This has now changed. The Customs Department in Pattaya has agreed that the ‘Temporary Importation Permit for Visiting Foreign Vessels’ will allow international yachts a period of six months stay, which can be extended, opening up the region’s potential to visiting yachts from overseas,” said Mrs Montira Cherdchoo, Director of Map Ta Phut Customs House, The Customs Department. This means that Pattaya will become a hub for regional marine tourism and is set to welcome more than 1,000
Rico Stape (left), Charter Manager, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Mrs Montira Cherdchoo, Director of Map Ta Phut Customs House, The Customs Department and Dr Tirachai Pipitsupaphol, Managing Director, Ocean Property.
international yachts and superyachts annually in the near future, boosting Thailand’s tourism revenue. “Many people are not aware of the beauty of this
region. There are 187 islands in the Gulf of Thailand with 43 within one hour by boat of Ocean Marina itself. The cruising grounds are spectacular and the extended stay allowed for foreign yachts will help open up the region. This is a very positive move and the region is ready to welcome more than 1,000 foreign yachts annually,” added Dr Tirachai. The four-day Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
featured up to 20,375 sq m of onshore and in-water exhibition space, including leading international boat and superyacht brands, as well as a large selection of brokerage yachts and displays by marine products and suppliers, lifestyle products and services, and luxury property. One of the highlights of the show was that visitors could view a boat and, if interested, take it out for a test run – something other shows in the region do not offer. Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
marina@oceanmarinayachtclub.com www.oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com
Work Boat Forum at Seawork Asia
During this year’s Seawork Asia, the exhibition will once again host the Work Boat Forum, which will focus on a number of current topics, including: future workboat designs; use of materials; trends in propulsion; and electronics. The Forum will enhance the three-day show from
29 November-1 December, which will feature maritime products and services ranging from workboats and floating plant to support services such as coastguard, patrol, safety and navigation. Industry-leading speakers will impart their in- depth knowledge and expertise on new technical
Bellingham Marine
Daniel S. Natchez and Associates Inc Marina Projects Ltd MDL Consultancy
developments and industrial trends to delegates and provide a general overview of the existing commercial marine, workboat and patrol boat market. Those attending the Forum will have the
opportunity to participate in discussions with like- minded individuals in order to gain a more in-depth knowledge of industry trends and insights, as well as having the opportunity to network and share information. Seawork Asia
info@seaworkasia.com www.seaworkasia.com
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BOAT SHOWS Diary of events
Seawork Asia Shanghai, China 29 November-1 December, 2016
www.seaworkasia.com
Thailand Yacht Show Ao Po Grand Marina, Thailand 15-18 December, 2016
www.thailandyachtshow.com
Phuket Int’l Boat Show Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand 5-8 January, 2017
www.phuketboatshow.com
Singapore Yacht Show Sentosa Cove, Singapore 6-9 April, 2017
www.singaporeyachtshow.com
China (Shanghai) International l Boat Show Pudong, China 26-29 April, 2017
www.boatshowchina.com
Korea Int’l Boat Show Goyang, Republic of Korea 25-28 May, 2017
www.kibs.com
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Sanctuary Cove, Australia 25-28 May, 2017
www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.
com.au
Melbourne Boat Show Melbourne, Australia 16-19 June, 2017 www.
melbourneinternationalboatshow.
com.au
Marine17 Sydney, Australia 30 July-1 August, 2017
www.marine17.com
The Sydney Int’l Boat Show Sydney, Australia 3-7 August, 2017
www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
Brisbane Boat Show Brisbane, Australia 25-27 August, 2017
www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au
METSTRADE Amsterdam, The Netherlands 14-16 November, 2017
www.metstrade.com
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