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Bigger and Better 2018 Bigger and better TAIWAN This time with a greater emphasis on developing INTERNATIONAL the local market BOAT SHOW TAIWAN INT’L BOAT SHOW | KAOHSIUNG 15–18 MARCH TAIWAN TIBS returns for another Yacht-building factory - jam-packed edition or a market for leisure boating? WORDS: BELINDA SNELL WORDS: MIKE DERRETT xcitement is building as Taiwan to impress. there to demonstrate its unique vacuum n final approach into gears up for the third edition of Taiwanese boatbuilders have come a infusion process. Kaohsiung airport, the its bi-annual Taiwan International long way in recent years, having firmly Taiwan is trying hard to create local dominating feature is the Boat Show (TIBS) in Kaohsiung. cemented a global reputation for producing demand for recreational boats and yachts 85 Sky Tower Hotel. At over From March 15-18, 2018, an competitively priced, high-quality by igniting the imagination of locals – and 300m high, the hotel was the E estimated 27,000 people are expected custom-built yachts over 80ft in length. TIBS plays an important role in doing just Otallest building in Taiwan when it was built to gather in the halls of the Kaohsiung All of Taiwan’s main boatbuilders will be that. New for 2018 will be an Outdoor in the early 1990s, and is still a city icon. Exhibition Center and nearby Horizon exhibiting at TIBS 2018 – among them, Lifestyle Zone with diving supplies, fishing Under the shadow of the Sky Tower is the City Marina for another four-day display Horizon, Ocean Alexander, Kha Shing, tackle and other outdoor-related equipment impressive Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre, of the latest innovations in sail and power Nova Marine, Dyna Yachts, Johnson Yachts, designed to entice the visiting public. purpose-built for the bi-annual Taiwan boats, including superyachts and related MorningStar Boats and more. Horizon City International Boat Show (TIBS), the next equipment. With just two editions under Marina will continue to serve as the show’s CREATING A LOCAL SCENE edition scheduled for March 15-18, 2018. its belt, TIBS has already established itself on-water venue. The Taiwan government has also gone Taiwan has a long history of yacht as a leading show in which to do business. As in previous years, there will be a to great lengths to ease restrictions to and boatbuilding stemming back over 40 The focus next year will therefore be on strong international element to TIBS 2018, boating, opening up its territorial waters years. While the industry reached a peak small, entry-level yachts – a tactic designed thanks to the presence of local agents for in 2012 to recreational boat use. Prior some 20 years ago with over 80 boat and to promote the marine and luxury lifestyle overseas brands. Princess Yachts Taiwan to that, leisure boating was confined to yacht-builders, today there are just 36. to locals while also meeting the trend for has been representing the UK motoryacht harbours, estuaries and inland waters. But although numbers have reduced, the recreational fishing in Taiwan. One of the builder since 2014. The company will be Further proof of Taiwan’s determination to average yacht size has increased and is now show’s highlights will be a series of marine bringing two yachts to TIBS next year – a create a sustainable yachting culture came well over 50ft. education initiatives aimed at the growing Princess V39 and V48. Amal Yachting, a in 2014, when the government eliminated According to Howard Gung, chairman The Kaohsiung Exhibition Center was purpose-built for the Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS). number of Taiwanese who are keen to learn Taipei-based dealer for Italian boatbuilder an unpopular luxury tax on leisure boats, of the Taiwan Yacht Industry Association Towering above it, in the distance, is the iconic 85 Sky Tower Hotel and experience the yachting life. Absolute Yachts, will also be attending. further paving the way for growth. (TYIA), the industry has an annual output Not to be overlooked is Taiwan’s growing Jointly organised by Taiwan’s Ministry value of US$180m, with yachts ranging for the customer is ‘prestige’ and owners duration of the four-day event by an BUSY ITINERARY OF EVENTS cluster of marine equipment and accessories of Economic of Affairs (MOEA), Bureau from 50ft-120ft supporting a workforce often have little passion for the sea or attendance estimated to be some 100,000, For yachting professionals, a busy itinerary firms. Among the exhibitors will be Hung of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and Kaohsiung of 2,500. “Our association has three yachts, Taiwan is different. Isolated from almost all paying a US$8 entrance fee. The of scheduled events has also been planned, Shen Propeller, ZF Faster Propulsion System City Government, and implemented by key objectives for our members,” he the Chinese mainland for many years, popular Horizon stand, which featured the including industrial seminars, yacht design and Solas Science & Engineering, as well as the Taiwan External Trade Development says. “Firstly, to improve efficiency and Taiwan is an island nation where the sea latest version of the 120ft raised-pilothouse workshops, and one-on-one procurement local engine importers Capital Machinery Council (TAITRA) with the support of the quality by the implementation of CAD is never far away from the main centres of superyacht, the Horizon RP120, and a new meetings. As in previous years, the event (Caterpillar), Himan Tech Diesel (MAN) and Taiwan Yacht Industry Association (TYIA), and CAM in the production process; population and fishing and ship-building 23m Cor D Rover-designed power yacht, kicks off with a pre-show press conference Marineer (Volvo Penta). Atech Composites, TIBS 2018 is gearing up to be yet another secondly, to improve skills by training and are major contributors to the economy. were besieged by visitors to the show. The and opening ceremony that is sure a Horizon Group subsidiary, will also be ‘not to be missed’ event for the region. l the introduction of standard operating Consequently, most of the population long line of people queuing to view the procedures; and finally, to improve have an affinity with the sea and Taiwan yachts had a sign at the end proclaiming a management of the production process. has become one of the major suppliers of three-hour wait, a scene more reminiscent We have to strengthen the brand value leisure yachts, becoming well-known for of a massive department store sale than for Taiwan as a yacht manufacturer and custom and semi-custom designs for the a boat show. Clearly there is pent-up as a market.” world markets, especially the US. demand for leisure boating. Taiwan has become a factory for The potential in the Taiwanese market AMBITIOUS PLANS the global boating industry. What the has also been recognised by overseas This is quite an ambitious objective, population have not been able to do, until manufacturers with brands such as Bavaria, but one that is on track with Taiwan some six years ago, is enjoy leisure boating Lagoon, Monte Carlo Yachts, Princess and currently ranking number 5 in Showboats around the Taiwanese coast, as this was Sunseeker, who all displayed yachts at the International’s Global Order Book this year. prohibited for national security reasons. 2016 show. Anyone new to this part of Asia could With the establishment of better relations be forgiven for thinking that the boating with China, this is changing and now ENCOURAGING POTENTIAL market is similar to China or other Asian leisure boating is a source of fascination So, is Taiwan a factory or a market for the countries, but after two recent visits and interest to much of the population. leisure boating industry? It must be both. it’s clearly apparent that the Taiwanese Any doubts about the potential of this Taiwan has developed a manufacturing market is very different. While China is market were quickly dispelled during a capability for building high-quality yachts almost exclusively a consumer market for visit to TIBS 2016, as the exhibition hall and has a domestic market that shows larger power yachts, where the key driver and marina were thronged over the encouraging potential. l 2 3 TAIWAN INT’L BOAT SHOW | KAOHSIUNG 15–18 MARCH Kha Shing to TIBS debut for showcase new Ocean Alexander’s Monte Fino 76 Fly 85 Motoryacht ha Shing Enterprises was one of the first yacht-builders cean Alexander, one of Taiwan’s most established to commence production in Taiwan in 1973. Since yacht-builders with a 40-year presence in the market, then, it has delivered over 1,000 custom yachts from will exhibit the OA 85 Motoryacht at TIBS 2018. 40ft-148ft in length and, according to a Superyacht A cool, contemporary design: The company focusses mainly on the US market, Novatec 58’ Euro Star Princess V39 motoryacht Intelligence report, it regularly ranks in the Top 25 list where it derives 98% of its revenue. “Our designs, Kof the world’s largest superyacht builders. Owhich range from 70ft-155ft, have a strong reputation for quality At TIBS 2018, Kha Shing will be exhibiting a Monte Fino 76 and engineering and are pitched at the premium end of the market Fly. The 23m Rob Humphreys-designed motoryacht offers large in terms of pricing,” says OA president Johnny Chueh. “We have exterior spaces on the flybridge and the aft deck, allowing plenty Novatec lures Princess dealer to three factories in Taiwan and one in Florida for producing our 76ft of space for al fresco relaxation and entertainment. model, as it is more economic to produce this smaller yacht closer In a vertically integrated move to be directly involved in the to our main market.
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