Cochin, October 13, 2025 India Boat & Marine Show(IBMS),which has emerged as the country’s premier boating, marine and water sports industry-related expo, has announced their partnership with IEMA-International Electric Maritime Association as the expo’s Industry Association Partner for the 8th Edition to be held at Bolgatty Palace Event Centre, Cochin, India from January 29th to 31st, 2026.
This agreement marks a further step in IEMA’s strategy to expand its presence and partnerships within the Indian boating and maritime industry. Exciting things are happening in the Fluvial, Inland Water Transportation and Recreational Boating Industry in India and there’s never been a better time to be part of it! As the leading international trade association representing the electric maritime sector—IEMA is dedicated to promoting sustainable maritime solutions in this sector.
“We’re hugely proud to have entered this partnership with IEMA, because being selected by them is not something that every show organiser can achieve. It shows that the IBMS can be a platform for promoting sustainable maritime solutions in this sector, Joseph Kuriacose, CEO of Cruz Expos said in a statement.
“IEMA’s goal is to develop partnerships with Boat Show Organisers that provide a good platform for the local boat builders,” Adria Jover-President, IEMA said in the statement. “We chose to partner with IBMS because of the show’s reputation for innovation and commitment to the Boating and inland Water Transportation sector in the Indian sub continent.”
IBMS is the only trade show happening in the country for the Inland Water Transportation, Leisure/Rescue Boating and Water Sports Tourism sectors. With many new launches being planned by exhibitors at the show, IBMS will be a game changer for this sector.
The event is being organised by the Cochin based Cruz Expos who have been conducting the boat show in India for the past 7 Editions.
For more details contact:
Show Organisers:
CRUZ EXPOS
Cochin- 682020. India
Mob: +91-8893304450, 8089304450 mail: joseph@cruzexpos.com
www.indiaboatshow.in
