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Phuket Boat Show 2010 Ready To Set Sail
Asia's leading boat brands meet at the region’s largest on water boat show from January 7-10 |
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 confirmation 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 metre 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.
Seminars will be held daily as follows:
| January 7, 2010 |
| 13.00 - 13.45 |
General Maritime Security Issues: The Meaning of Maritime Security
by Dr Wilfried A. Herrmann, Executive Director Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
| 14.00 - 14.45 |
International Co-operation: The Way to Success- Strait of Malacca
by Mr Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
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| January 8, 2010 |
| 10.30 - 11.15 |
General Maritime Security Issues: The Meaning of Maritime Security
by Dr Wilfried A. Herrmann, Executive Director Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
| 13.00 - 13.45 |
International Co-operation: The Way to Success- Strait of Malacca
by Mr Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
| 14.00 - 14.45 |
Safety and Yachting — A Code of Behavior for Private Yachtsmen
by Mr Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
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| January 9, 2010 |
| 10.30 - 11.15 |
Harbour Security — A Painful Need?
by Prof. Rommel Banlaoi, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, Manila |
| 13.00 - 13.45 |
Safety and Yachting — A Code of Behavior for Private Yachtsmen
by Mr Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
| 14.00 - 14.45 |
International Co-operation: The Way to Success- Strait of Malacca
by Mr Christian Scholz, Research Manager Human Development Forum Foundation, Bangkok |
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| January 10, 2010 |
| 10.30 - 11.15 |
Maritime Security in an Archipelago Setting (covering Philippines, Indonesia, South China Sea etc.)
by Prof. Rommel Banlaoi, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, Manila |
| 13.00 - 13.45 |
Harbour Security — A Painful Need?
by Prof. Rommel Banlaoi, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism Research, Manila |
For more information, please e-mail: info@hdff.or.th
The Show Opening Hours:
Thursday, 7 January
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Official Opening Ceremony will be held from 11:30 am – 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 7 - Saturday 9 January |
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12 noon - 8 pm |
| Sunday 10th January |
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12 noon - 6 pm |
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
Source: Phuket International Boat Show release dated December 21, 2009
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