INTERNATIONAL Marine News
Barcelona Boat Show 2025 set to expand with ‘Boatique’ addition
The 2025 Barcelona International Boat Show (BIBS) will take place from October 8-12, showcasing a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and exclusivity. Organized by Fira de Barcelona, the event returns to Port Vell and, for the first time, will include the Barcelona dock for large yachts, a circular exhibition circuit, and a shuttle boat service.
Under the new ‘Boatique’ concept, it will offer premium spaces such as the VIP Village, the Premier Yacht Agora, and programmes such as the Blue Tech Summit, Blue Tech Safaris, Hosted Buyers, and Ship & Tips, consolidating its position as a key event for the international nautical sector calendar.
The Village will be BIBS 2025’s major conceptual innovation, a select environment located at the heart of the event, designed to foster relationships between brands, buyers, and high-profile professionals. The objective of this space is to create a quality atmosphere where professional relationships become real business opportunities. It will also host meetings with the press, industry figures, institutions, and key international players.
India looks to encourage a luxury boating boom Backed by government initiatives and
rising demand, India’s coastline is seeing a surge in marina development
Several new developments are emerging in India that aim to leverage the country’s warm climate and extensive coastline.
Government programs such as the Maritime Development Fund and the Sagarmala initiative are playing a role in this transformation, backing local efforts like the planned 400-berth marinas at Mumbai’s Ferry Wharf and Radio Club.
With rising disposable incomes, shifting consumer preferences, and robust public-private collaboration, India is poised to emerge as a world- class boating hub.
Backlash after the Bahamas increases boat fees
Marinas in the Bahamas have reportedly seen a wave of cancellations in the wake of a new bill that increases fees for visiting boats and introduces new vessel regulations, effective 1 July 2025.
Speaking to local outlet The Tribune, Peter Maury, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president, confirmed that members have been “calling him to report yacht charters are cancelling their bookings and reservations as far out as the 2025-2026 winter season” over uncertainty and concerns relating to revised cruising and fishing permit moves and associated fees.
Yacht and boating forums have been alight with pushback relating to the Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill, which increases fees for temporary cruising permits. For vessels up to 34 feet in length, the fee will rise to $500 for stays of up to 12 months. Boats measuring over 34 feet but under 100 feet will be subject to a $1,000 fee. For those exceeding 100 feet, the cruising fee will be set at $3,000.
The full text of the Port Authorities (Amendment) Bill is available online at
https://bit.ly/46bldja.
THE REPORT | SEP 2025 | ISSUE 113 | 11
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129 |
Page 130 |
Page 131 |
Page 132 |
Page 133 |
Page 134 |
Page 135 |
Page 136
