National Group Pavilions @ Dubai International Boat Show 2008 (DIBS)

Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) will open next month from 11 - 15 March 2008, showcasing a classic range of boats from local and international builders and innovations in marine equipment, supplies & services.
Make sure you don’t miss this exciting event, register now and mark your diaries!
Major Presence of International Marine Associations & Organisations in DIBS 2008
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AIMEX, Australia
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Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
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HISWA, The Netherlands
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NZ MARINE, New Zealand
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UBI France, France
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British Marine Federation, UK
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IOW, Chamber Of Commerce, UK
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ICE, Italy
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UCINA, Italy
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NMMA, USA
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Enterprise Florida, USA
Florida Set to Make a Splash with 23 Participating Companies
For the first time, Enterprise Florida will be exhibiting at DIBS with yacht builders, marine equipment manufacturers, boat lifters, life rafts and dock pedestals. Companies include Johnson Yachts, Winslow Life Raft, Vertical Yachts, Galati Yachts and Broward Marine.
From Australia….
Mary Anne Edwards, Chief Executive of The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) said ‘The AIMEX group has increased it’s participation by 41% compared to last year’. Among the companies taking part are leading suppliers, manufacturers and distributors such as: Sunrunner Cruisers, Seahawk Australia, Central Coast Marine Installations and Ronstan International.
Brits Support in Force
The British Marine Federation will be hosting 12 British companies in the Superyacht UK Pavilion, located in the Luxury Services & Supplies Area. Superyacht UK represents over 130 members operating in the design, build, and supply chain and service provision of Superyachts.

From The Netherlands….
Farouk Nefzi of the Holland Yachting Group (HISWA) commented. ‘This year the HISWA pavilion has grown by 11% and we are delighted to host 11 yacht builders and marine equipment suppliers such as: Amels Holland, Feadship, Sevenstar Yacht Transport and Heesen Yachts.
UBI France Reinforces Popular European Partnerships
From high-tech windsurfers to luxury yachts, French companies in the UBI France pavilion which is part of the Equipment Supplies & Services Area will present a wide range of services, including yacht design and brokerage, equipment manufacturers, pontoon and marina management, and exotic destinations to visit.
From the USA….
Janice Ilg of National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), USA highlights that ‘We are returning for the second year with 12 companies participating in the NMMA pavilion. Visitors to our stands can find a variety of products ranging from jack plates, ventilation systems, refrigeration, hydraulic lifts, navalloy sacrificial anodes and yacht brokerage’. Delta T Systems, Premier Marine, Performance Metals and Northrop & Johnson are amongst the companies represented within this pavilion.
For further information on Dubai International Boat Show 2008 please contact: Dubai World Trade Centre
P.O Box 9292, Dubai, UAE
Tel:971 4 308 6042 / 308 6069
Fax: +971 4 318 8607
Email: boatshow@dwtc.com
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