Date:02/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/02/stories/2008120250290200.htm

Kerala - Kochi

Boat show to mark ‘Maritime Fiesta’

Staff Reporter

KOCHI: Marine BizTV, a maritime television channel based here, will organise a nine-day ‘Maritime Fiesta’ in Kochi from December 14.

The events will take off with the inauguration of ‘Maritime Cultural Olympics,’ in which maritime students will showcase their talents. International Boating Awards ’08 will honour outstanding contributions and craftsmanship in the boating and yachting industry. Another event will be Boat India 08, a boating and lifestyle exhibition. There will also be a two-day international conference on boating and yachting on December 15 and 16 at Hotel Taj Residency.

‘Boat India Expo’ will showcase the latest information and products in the boating and yachting industry.

Boat India ’08 is supported by Aries International Interiors LLC along with Germanischer Lloyd, Yachting Association of India, HELMEPA – Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association, NIWS and Malabar Yacht Club, said a press release here.

A debut Marine Film Festival, titled ‘Ocean Blue’ will be conducted December 17 and 22 at Sangeetha Theatre.