The 7th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS) will be held at Bolgatty Palace Event Centre from January 22 to 24.
Joseph Kuriacose, Director of Cruz Expos, organisers of IBMS 2025, said more than 55 exhibitors will display their products and services at the expo and around 4,000 business visitors as well as international trade buyers from the Middle East and SAARC region are expected to attend.
Industry pavilion
The event is supported and endorsed by K-BIP of the Kerala governemnt, NSIC, Kochi Water Metro, Kerala Tourism, Indian Coast Guard, Southern Naval Command, Kerala Maritime Board, CIFT and Fisheries Department. There will be an industry pavilion to showcase Kerala based SME’s, especially boatyards and equipment manufacturers, a special feature of this edition.
Kochi has become a hub for ship repair and ship building with the new projects being commissioned at CSL. The projects will not only boost infrastructure, but will also provide employment and support MSMEs. With this in context, this year’s event will include a full range of stakeholders in the recreational and leisure boating market including speed boats, marine engines, kayaks, steering systems, navigational systems and other marine equipment and service providers. The event will not be just about boats and marine equipment, but will cover all water sports equipment and activities, he said.
Major State tourism boards have already confirmed their delegation’s visit to the show, including MP Tourism, Delhi Tourism, Telangana Tourism, and Lakshwadeep Tourism for sourcing and identifying suppliers related to water sports and leisure boats. Registrations have already came from Maldives and Sri Lankan water tourism operators for attending the expo.