As you are aware, the boat and shipbuilding industry has been identified as a promising sector with significant potential to enhance Sri Lanka’s overall export performance offering a diverse range of products and services to international markets. 

The Boat Show Sri Lanka, initiated in 2008 and held biennially is a key promotional event of this important industry. The show serves as a vital platform for industry stakeholders to showcase and market their products to potential clients, while also fostering investment opportunities in areas such as boat and shipbuilding, training, marine infrastructure, and marine tourism. The 8th edition of the Boat & Marine Show was organized from 27th – 29th October 2023 at Port City Marina displayed the products and services of Sri Lankan boat builders and allied industry/services companies in 66 stalls. The show attracted more than 5000 visitors including foreign visitors. 

The 9th edition – the ”Boat & Marine Show 2026” from 30th January – 01st February 2026 at Colombo Port City  is jointly being organized by the Export Development Board together with the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri Lanka (CMISL). The show will serve as a platform to showcase the country’s capabilities in marine tourism, recreational boating, yachting and boat building which are mainly focused on exports.

I would greatly appreciate your kind assistance and support in promoting the ”Boat & Marine Show 2026”. The flyer and brochure are attached to this email.

In order to facilitate the participation of visiting buyers, investors, and journalists, it is proposed to provide three (03) nights’ accommodation on a B/B basis at a hotel located in close proximity to Port City, along with logistical support and arrangements for B2B meetings during the event. 

Further details of the Boat & Marine Show 2026 could be obtained from the show website; www.boatshowsl.com.