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At the recent GMBA conference in Singapore, Kenta Inaba, GMBA Japan, talked about the allure of Japan as a cruising destination. He emphasised being able to cruise in Japan all year round was an attractive aspect for superyacht owners. Japan has become an increasingly popular tourism destination, known for its unique blend of traditional culture […]
Japan, with its vast coastline and abundant maritime resources, is becoming a prime destination for superyachts. It has often been referred to as an ocean state. Being surrounded by water, Japan’s coastlines stretch more than 35,000kms. The availability of infrastructure (ports, airports, train stations and shipyards) is extensive as is its heritage. The manifestations of […]
Following piracy in the Red Sea, can South Africa provide a safe haven and new superyacht hub for visiting vessels? Superyacht Cape Town founding member Veda Pretorius talks new ventures… South Africa has a proven track record in the international boating industry. It has had dominant success in the catamaran sector, has a strong reputation […]
GMBA’s Maryanne Edwards reviews an Australian success story and asks how marine industry bodies need to pivot and diversify to serve their members better The relevance of industry bodies in today’s economic environment varies significantly. Some industry bodies appear to members to have become ‘old boy networks’; some struggle to remain relevant, while others are […]
It is critical for any industry body to constantly review its financial position, its management structure, its offering to members, its standing within government and the industry, the environment and the economic landscape it is operating in. There are many aspects to maintaining relevance and strong boards will continually undertake internal audits to review their […]
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) chairperson Veda Pretorius shares an update on South Africa’s multihull industry and its future potential. South Africa has a long and well-documented history as a multihulls manufacturing giant. It is the second-largest manufacturer of catamarans worldwide and the largest manufacturer of power catamarans. This is mainly due to the volume […]
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed David Barrow as its representative in the UK market following the resignation of incumbent David Lewin. GMBA is a group of 23 marine industry consultants located on five continents and seventeen countries, which supports the global marine industry across a variety of disciplines and sectors. “It is with […]
Tony Longhurst, owner of Australia’s expanding superyacht yard The Boat Works, discusses current demand and future projections for the region Located on Australia’s Gold Coast, The Boat Works boatyard, superyacht yard and marina services company has accelerated expansion plans rapidly over the past three years to meet increasing demand in the Australasian leisure marine and […]
Marine consulting group Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed new advisors in the markets of Hong Kong, Latin America and Japan for the first time. In addition, the group has appointed a new advisor in Sweden to replace the outgoing consultant. GMBA, a network of independent marine-industry professionals worldwide, says it has seen a […]
Veda Pretorius, new chair of the GMBA, explores how the industry can make leisure marine an attractive career choice for Gen Z. The recreational marine industry has seen fairly consistent growth over the past four years, but this has also put pressure on an industry already struggling to meet the demand for skilled labour. At […]
It’s time for boatbuilders to stop offering the ‘customer wants’ lame excuses when it comes to sustainability, argues GMBA’s David Lewin. Boating is often seen as elitist, and in many cases, we need to admit that it is. It’s expensive in real terms, but the notion that you can have anything you want if you […]