IFBSO appoints Dr. Jouko Huju as executive director
The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has appointed Dr. Jouko Huju as its new executive director. Based...
GMBA marine news
New appointments for Global Marine Business Advisors in Europe
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), a group of 23 marine industry consultants that supports the marine industry across a...
Milestone agreement bodes well for EU-NZ free trade
Last month a historic milestone was reached with the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EU FTA) coming...
Japan makes changes to attract superyacht sector
At the recent GMBA conference in Singapore, Kenta Inaba, GMBA Japan, talked about the allure of Japan as a...
Japan’s changing regulations appeal to superyachts
Japan, with its vast coastline and abundant maritime resources, is becoming a prime destination for superyachts. It has often...
Cape Town: How South Africa’s superyacht credentials are changing
Following piracy in the Red Sea, can South Africa provide a safe haven and new superyacht hub for visiting...
How can marine industry bodies stay relevant?
GMBA’s Maryanne Edwards reviews an Australian success story and asks how marine industry bodies need to pivot and diversify...
Do marine industry bodies tick the boxes?
It is critical for any industry body to constantly review its financial position, its management structure, its offering to...
Potential for growth in South Africa’s multihull industry, says GMBA
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) chairperson Veda Pretorius shares an update on South Africa’s multihull industry and its future...
GMBA appoints new UK representative
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed David Barrow as its representative in the UK market following the resignation...
Interview: The Boat Works, Australia
Tony Longhurst, owner of Australia’s expanding superyacht yard The Boat Works, discusses current demand and future projections for the...
GMBA appoints four global consultants
Marine consulting group Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed new advisors in the markets of Hong Kong, Latin...
New chair of the GMBA on attracting Gen Z to the marine industry
Veda Pretorius, new chair of the GMBA, explores how the industry can make leisure marine an attractive career choice...
In Focus: Mid-range boatbuilders need to stop making excuses
It’s time for boatbuilders to stop offering the ‘customer wants’ lame excuses when it comes to sustainability, argues GMBA’s...
Global marine group signs ‘significant’ agreement with Deloitte
The global industry consulting group Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has signed an agreement with professional services firm Deloitte...
