Sri Lanka has officially opened the 9th edition of the Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka 2026, welcoming global marine industry leaders, yacht builders, equipment manufacturers, marina developers, charter operators, and trade buyers to South Asia’s leading international boating and marine exhibition. The show runs from 30 January to 1 February 2026 at Port City Colombo, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily.

Organised by the Chamber of Marine Industries Sri Lanka (CMISL) and managed by CDC Events (Pvt) Ltd, the exhibition is supported by the Ministries of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Foreign Affairs, Employment and Tourism, together with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). This strong institutional backing underscores Sri Lanka’s strategy to position itself as a competitive regional hub for boat building, marine services, yachting tourism, and export-oriented marine manufacturing.

Industry-Centric Highlights:

International Marine Trade Exhibition

The show presents a comprehensive display of the latest advancements in:

- Luxury yachts, leisure craft, and commercial vessels

- Marine propulsion systems and engines

- Navigation, electronics, and onboard technologies

- Boatbuilding materials, composites, and refit solutions

- Marina infrastructure and dock systems

- Safety, sustainability, and green marine innovations

The exhibition provides a B2B marketplace for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers to build partnerships and explore export opportunities.

Global Industry Participation

Delegations and buyers from key marine markets including India, Singapore, Maldives, South Korea, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Seychelles, and the Middle East are attending, reinforcing the show’s growing status on the international boat show calendar. The Maldives’ presence is particularly notable given its strong yachting, charter, and marine tourism sector.

Marine Sports & Demonstrations

On-water demonstrations and competitive showcases feature high-performance craft, water sports technology, and small-craft handling skills. Activities such as wakeboarding, jet ski racing, sailing races, and fishing demonstrations highlight practical marine applications and vessel performance.

Next-Generation & Skills Development

The event also promotes workforce development in boatbuilding and marine engineering, encouraging youth participation and technical learning aligned with the region’s growing blue-economy ambitions.

Building on successful editions since 2008, the 2026 show is expected to draw strong attendance from boat owners, marina operators, charter companies, naval architects, investors, and marine tourism stakeholders.

As Sri Lanka continues to develop its maritime infrastructure, boatbuilding capacity, and nautical tourism offerings, the Boat & Marine Show Sri Lanka 2026 serves as both a showcase of marine excellence and a strategic gateway for trade, innovation, and investment in the Indian Ocean boating industry.