Boat Asia 2004 will also include a Seminar Programme presented by boating industry luminaries.  Topics range from latest trends and developments in regional boating arena, to joys and challenges of cruising in the regional waters.  The confirmed seminar programme will be:

§         Seminar 1: “Developing the boating industry in Asia”

o    Chaired by Mr. Low Teo-Ping, President, Singapore Sailing Federation

§         Seminar 2: “Regional cooperation: The power of being one”

o    Chaired by Mr. Francis Lee Choon Hui, President, Raffles Marina

§         Seminar 3: “Gateway to a new lifestyle: Cruising on S E Asian waters!”

o    Chaired by Mr. Rod Short, PPA(G) Extra Master, Chairman, Board of Governors, Aseanarean Yachting Academy

The Seminar Programme includes papers on:  

§         “Indonesia – Latest developments in the boating arena” by Mr. Mike Wiluan, Director, Nongsa Resorts

§         “Singapore – Insights into the latest boating developments” by Mr. Y P Loke, Managing Director, Spinnaker International Pte Ltd

§         “Andaman Sea Pilot - A sharing of cruising experiences in the region” by Mr. Bill O’Leary, General Manager, Amancruises, Author of Andaman Sea Pilot

§         “Buying that first boat” by Mr Jyrki Jaamaa, General Manager, S.E. Asian Sales, Simpson Marine (SEA) Pte Ltd

After being a predominantly indoor show for many years, Boat Asia 2004 will enjoy a on-water venue for the first time in the show’s history. Mr. Warren Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Suntec Integrated Media (SIM) said, “No better mooring could be chosen for Asia’s leading boating event. We’re excited about coming out onto the water since it opens up new opportunities to display boats in their natural element. We believe it’s a great occasion for checking out the best of what’s on offer in marine leisure today and confidently making a purchase,” said Mr. Buckley.

Said Tammy Gouldstone, Senior Project Manager of Boat Asia 2004, “Our message is that boating can be suitable for anyone, so we want to encourage those who merely dream of the marine lifestyle to ‘go for it’ and make Boat Asia 2004 their destination!”

According to Mr. Buckley, “Asia is still more or less underdeveloped as a boating region despite the large potential of this wonderful cruising destination. I am confident that Boat Asia will be one of the contributing factors that will help to put Asia more firmly on the boating world’s map.”

Admission to Boat Asia 2004 exhibition is S$6.00 (adults) and S$3.00 (children) (exclusive of S$2.00 admission fee to Sentosa Island and seminar fee).  The registration fee to Seminar 1 and Seminar 2 is S$15.00 respectively, and registration fee to Seminar 3 is S$10.00.  Admission to Boat Asia 2004 also gives visitors free admission to Asia Dive Expo 2004 (16-18 April) at Hall 401, Suntec Singapore. Sentosa Island is within easy reach of downtown Singapore with regular bus, taxi and Mass Rapid Transport services (via Harbour Front MRT). Visitors are encouraged to visit the Boat Asia 2004 website at www.boat-asia.com.

How to Get There

By car
Parking available at Sentosa Cove
(Parking fees are included in the entrance fee to Sentosa. S$2 entry (per pax) to Sentosa and S$2 per car entry applies.)

By taxi
There is a direct drop off point at Sentosa Cove. The travel time from Changi International Airport will take approximately 30 minutes. Taxi services will be available on-site for return trips.

EXHIBITOR LIST (as of 12.03.2004)

Abeking and Rasmussen

AIMEX

Akzo Nobel – International Coatings Pte Ltd

AluLand B.V

Amos Industries Pte Ltd

Asia Pacific Boating

Austral Propellers

BIE Hardware Trading

Bob Littler Agencies Pty Ltd

Bob’s Machine Shop

Comcork Flooring

Constant Wind Pte Ltd

DK Yachts

FairPromotion

Ferretti Group

FIPA Italiana Yacht

Fragrant Harbour

Global Marine Network

Global Yachts Ltd

Gold Coast City Council

Greenwich Trade

Heinen & Hopman Engineering B.V

KEMAS (Far East) Pte Ltd

Kingfisher Marine Co Ltd

KUT Diesel

Lee Marine

Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co

Marina Technology & Construction Pte Ltd

Maritime Claims & Services

Marriott's Phuket Beach Club

Mastervolt Solar BV

Maxwell Marine

Mustang Cruisers

Nautors Swan Asia Pacific

Ningbo Metal & Wire Rope Fittings

O’Connor’s Singapore Pte Ltd

Oceanic Link Pte Ltd

Oceantalk Asia

Orbitrade Marine

Paintex Systems Pte Ltd

Phuket Magazine

Poly Flex Couplings

Rico (Pte) Ltd

Riviera

S.A. Mart

SAF Yacht Club

Sebana Golf & Marina Resort

Simpson Marine

Simrad Pte Ltd

Singapore Canoe Federation

Singapore PowerBoat Association

Singapore Sailing Federation

Solas Science & Engineering

Starship Yachts (Cranchi)

Sunsail (Thailand) Co Ltd

Sunseeker Asia Limited

Superyacht Interiors

Supratechnic Pte Ltd

TILSE Industrie-und Schiffstechnik GmbH

UK Coastguard & Maritime Agency

Unistream Engineering/Johnson Pump

Xin Ming Hua Pte Ltd

Yacht Asia Pacific

Yacht Capital

Zeppelin Marine Inc