South Africa’s marine industry boosted by growth in visiting yachts and refit segment
MaryAnne Edwards, director of marketing and development at the upcoming African Boating Conference, assesses the growth of South Africa’s...
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MaryAnne Edwards is a GMBA marine business advisor, working between New Zealand and Australia. She was CEO of the Australian Marine Export Group and Superyacht Australia for 12 years and has served as a board member of the International Superyacht Society, chair of the ICOMIA exporters committee and been involved in various Australian industry and government working groups. Find out more about Edwards via GMBA.
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Superyacht destinations to be explored at African Boating Conference 2025
Madagascar and the Indian Ocean are exciting areas for luxury tourism and superyacht exploration. Thus, this October the African...
Australia and NZ marine industry: economic challenges persist but superyachting grows
The Australian marine industry is entering a normalisation phase following exceptional demand that surged from mid-2020 to early 2024,...
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...
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...
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...
