The Phuket International Boat Show 2010 (PIMEX) will kick off from January 7-10, 2010 with 45 leading boat brands displayed on the water at Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket, Thailand.
PIMEX 2010 is now in its seventh year, and continues to grow and expand, promoting marine tourism in Phuket and Asia, and attracting more international exhibitors and visitors each year. It’s also one of the most established annual, international events in Phuket.
With confirmations of participation from many new brands seeking to exhibit at the show for the first time this year, an increase in international exhibitors and visitors is expected.
Lee Marine will exhibit the Ferretti 881 RPH on the water. The largest flagship in the Ferretti range, this particular boatis the only one of its kind in South East Asia. Lee Marine will also showcase the Pershing 80 — a super luxury offering with a cruising speed of 40 knots and maximum speed of 48 knots, this is the first Pershing of its kind in Asia.
Another first for the Phuket International Boat Show and Asia is the display of a 33 meter Mangusta, which is expected to be the biggest boat on display at the show. More firsts for Asia and the show include Windy Boats which will display the Windy 58 Zephyros and the Windy 28 Ghibli in the water.
"PIMEX 2010 remains a key driver in the growth of Thailand's marine industry and we are looking forward to another great year. We are expecting the event to generate more business and stimulate the industry for a strong 2010. The results will benefit not only the marine industry but will also contribute to the Thailand’s tourism, and the property business on the Island,” said Mr. Andy Dowden the show’s director.
The Phuket International Boat Show is supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau with support and enthusiasm from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Sports Authority of Thailand. Co-Sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand with the Bangkok Adamas Resort and Spa Phuket, Metropole Hotel Phuket, Pan Pacific Hotel, and SoundPhuket as Official Suppliers. Media Partners include 91.5FM Phuket Island Radio, Asia Pacific Boating, Asia Spa, China Boating, Director, International Herald Tribune, Jet Asia Pacific, Luxury Properties, Millionaire Asia, Newspaper Direct, Phuket Gazette, Prestige Thailand and The Nation.
More information about the show
Seminar Programme
An exciting development for 2010 is the introduction of a series of seminars organized by the Human Development Forum Foundation (HDFF). The Phuket Maritime Forum will facilitate discussions on new perspectives and advancements in policy and technology surrounding harbor security, archipelago states security, security of sea lanes, and new sustainable technologies.
Topics include:
General Maritime Security Issues: The meaning of Maritime Security, by Dr. Wilfried A. Herrmann, Executive Director Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok
Maritime Security in an archipelago setting (covering Philippines, Indonesia, South China Sea etc.), by: by Prof. Rommel Banlaoi, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, Manila
Harbor Security - a painful need?, by: by Prof. Rommel Banlaoi, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, Manila
International co-operation the way to success- Strait of Malacca, by: Mr. Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok
Safety and yachting - a code of behavior for private yachtsmen, by: Mr. Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok
Seminars will be held daily as follows:
January 07th, 2010
13.00-13.45 - General Maritime Security Issues
14.00-14.45 - International co-operation the way to success
January 08th, 2010:
10.30-11.15 - General Maritime Security Issues
13.00-13.45 - International co-operation the way to success
14.00-14.45 - Safety and yachting
January 09th, 2010:
10.30-11.15 - Harbor Security
13.00-13.45 - Safety and yachting
14.00-14.45 - International co-operation the way to success
January 10th, 2010:
10.30-11.15 - Maritime Security in an archipelago setting
13.00-13.45 - Harbor Security
For more information, please email: [email protected]
The Show opening hours:
Thursday, 7th January - Official Opening Ceremony will be held from 11:30am — 12 noon. Several dignitaries and association representatives are expected to join the festivities at the main entrance of the exhibition hall to kick off PIMEX 2010. The exhibition will be open from 12 noon.
Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th January 12 noon - 8pm
Sunday 10th January 12 noon - 6pm
Getting to the show — the event will be held at the world class marina ‘Royal Phuket Marina’ right in the heart of Phuket. Over 300 parking spaces are available onsite.
Boardwalk
Enjoy the food and drinks with spectacular views of the international branded yachts on display in the. You can enjoy Les Anges, Skippers, Mom Tri’s Regatta and Limoncello.
Visit the show
Phuket International Boat Show entry is free of charge. You can pre-register online at http://www.phuketboatshow.com/registration_visitors.html.
For more information, visit www.phuketboatshow.com.
Notes to editors
About Phuket International Boat Show
The inaugural PIMEX took place in December 2003. Phuket, with its rapidly expanding marine industry and a healthy property market was already established as one of the world’s prime leisure destinations and a favourite with those seeking to relocate for a tropical lifestyle. Shortly after the first show the import duty on boats was reduced to zero as the government quickly realised the potential for high-end, sustainable tourism.
The show will display on 2,500 square metres of air-conditioned exhibition space and 45 on-water displays in a “working” marine environment. There are over 2,000 trade visitors and 2,000 members of the public — all the main players from the marine industry, property and lifestyle industry exhibit at the show each year.
About Informa Yacht Group
Informa Yacht Group, a leading global event organizer, acquired PIMEX from Andaman Marine Consultants (AMC) in 2008 and has appointed AMC as the management company for the show. Informa also own The Monaco Yacht Show, The Superyacht Cup in Palma and Antigua, Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, and the World Yacht Racing Forum. Its associated companies under parent organization Informa PLC, organize over 12,500 exhibitions and conferences worldwide each year.