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Singapore Yacht Show 2019, here's how the ninth edition went
Sunday 9 April ended the 9th edition of the Singapore Yacht Show, the main Asian event dedicated to the luxury yachts sector. The exhibition took place on a total area of ​​over 10,000 square meters in water and on land. UCINA Confindustria Nautica, in collaboration with ICE Agenzia, was present with an institutional stand representing the entire Italian boating industry.
More than a hundred brands have participated in the four-day event in Singapore. Ninety moored yachts, many life-style exhibits, with boutiques and large jewelers (Infiniti, Castaldi, Treesure) on display in the northern pavilion of the boat show.

For nautical accessories, shipowners and enthusiasts have found in the East Pavilion Besenzoni, but also United Yacht Transport, which deals with the transfer of yachts around the world, or Triton Submarines, which offers all the equipment necessary for diving.

Yacht builders include Azimut Yachts, Ferretti Group, Princess Yachts, Gulf Craft, Nomad Yachts, Amels, Lurssen Yachts, Silver Yachts and Benetti.
UCINA Confindustria Nautica, in collaboration with ICE Agenzia, took part in the show with an institutional stand and an exhibition of Italian companies that chose the collective formula to present themselves to the Asian market: Tecnoseal, Maori yacht, Spartivento, Marina del Cavallino, Fiart Rent, North Sardinia Sail Nss Charter, Vulkan, GFN, Besenzoni, Saim, B-Shiver / Novamarine.

From the analysis of the annual report of UCINA Confindustria Nautica "Nautica in Cifre", based on the Edison Foundation on ISTAT data, in 2017 Italian exports to Singapore of pleasure boats and sports boats amounted to 25.283 billion euros, with a leap impressive by 176.7% compared to 9.138 billion in 2016. Imports in 2016 were minimal, 60 thousand euro and almost zero in 2017: the balance is therefore largely positive for Italy.

In all, 28 Italian companies have chosen Singapore to present their products in South East Asia, including the ICE UCINA collective and individual exhibitions. Among UCINA members Confindustria Nautica: Sanlorenzo, Monte Carlo Yachts, Saim, G.F.N., Vulkan, Tecnoseal, Spartivento, Marina del Cavallino, Fiart Rent.
Good feedback from those who participated in this 9th edition of the Singapore Yacht Show, as evidenced by the statements of the member companies that took part in it.

Mario Gornati, Marketing & Communication Director Sanlorenzo: “The SYS represents today the most important nautical event in South East Asia and, considering that there are no other similar events that have been able to consolidate throughout the vast Asian territory, there is also an increase in visitors from Hong Kong, while for the Chinese mainland the Visa constraint still exists. However, the 2019 edition shows an increase in the number of boats on display. Surely today the SYS represents an interesting market opportunity for boats up to 100/120 feet in length ”.

Marco Dona ’, Ceo of SAIM Spa:“ For us it was a first experiment decided also thanks to the organization of the collective ICE - UCINA that allowed us to optimize the organization of our presence. Excellent support both from a technical point of view and for the development of very interesting relationships. We were favorably impressed by the presence of Italian shipyards that are in clear majority over the total, something that makes us proud and makes us understand, even more, the importance of the strategic nature of the Italian sector in the world. We have had important contacts and concrete negotiations with local shipyards, brokers, operators and many shipowners ".

Giulio Grimaldi, AD Fiart Rent: “We participated with the aim of meeting operators and creating relationships to bring final customers to Italy. Visitors proved to be a really interesting and very profiled target. Surely the UCINA collective ICE formula has allowed us to enhance the Made in Italy well. The technical and networking organizational facilities are undoubtedly the added value of participation with this formula ".

Roberto Perocchio, President of Marina del Cavallino: “The Singapore Motor Show shows the growing interest of the Asian market for tourism in Italy. The SYS has confirmed itself as a refined and efficient event, with opportunities for 360 degree networking both for Italian companies and for the offer of nautical holidays in Italy, with a target of international visitors coming also from USA and Australia. Excellent support from ICE and UCINA Confindustria Nautica both from the point of view of technical assistance and communication to strengthen the contents of individual exhibitors ".