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After being held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, between 19 and 23 March, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you might have missed from Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025 (2025-03-25 16:45:00 +0100)">Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025 (PBIBS)</a> has come to an end. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353978/image/large-a097f015000469edce3b36abbd1be222.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353978"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353969/image/large-6acd0b754d02d36ada145cc16698a9bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353969">This year’s edition made history by being the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> to span five days, drawing over 600 exhibitors showcasing a range of vessels to Palm Beach.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353968/image/large-8b66bd51efe4910b7ba04f244db6a2d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353968"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353988/image/large-2f1937fc9a628ab651c24244ba4b8735.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353988"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353967/image/large-280e246e2f05abb0d665e1f3cedf95ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353967">Moreover, the 2025 show involved the most participation of international exhibitors so far, including 16 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss)</a> exhibitors and eight <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LYBRA - Large Yacht Brokers Association (Company)">Large Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA)</a> members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353977/image/large-1c612119de081f2fbc262fbf70544523.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353977"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353987/image/large-5b788eeae5af0e2d3ad5cef9562258a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353987">According to Andrew Doole, U.S. Boat Show President at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Informa (Company)">Informa</a> Markets, “the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> continues to attract an increasing number of domestic and international exhibitors, underscoring the event's global reach and influence.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353976/image/large-42e3580da41cc3971598e4958866f368.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353976"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353986/image/large-c319bfe55723652db9b9edf81e73e9af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353986"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">“The Palm Beach Show</a> is one of the most important events on our US radar. It’s where the buyers are and our sales continue to show how vital this market is,” added Jonathan Beckett, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LYBRA - Large Yacht Brokers Association (Company)">LYBRA</a> member.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353966/image/large-ec08ea8872393819266c5c87489ab35e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353966"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353975/image/large-3a04e23a9dbe5b08bf60100f40705d3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353975"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353985/image/large-7fa13f4ad12f6bc0da0d000e527b2020.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353985">This year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> featured a series of industry-oriented panels that discussed emerging trends, which were held in partnership with SuperYacht Times. For the first time ever, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> hosted a Q&amp;A session with officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard, providing insight into charter operations and foreign crew employment aboard U.S. and foreign-flagged boats.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353974/image/large-124876ee648aac91c3192b13adf606da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353974"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353984/image/large-f456e3258a448be50f3c8ea896b73ce4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353984">“The success of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> extends well beyond the docks. Each year, the show generates substantial revenue for Palm Beach County businesses, supporting the local economy and reinforcing the importance of the marine industry to our community’s growth,” commented Alyssa Freeman, Executive Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7055" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Industries Association (Company)">Marine Industries Association</a> of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353973/image/large-41fc4c1135b62095a29075dcbe72cfa3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353973"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353983/image/large-11c55696bff953e4e3dc4ab7e6f8a121.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353983"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> organisers donated over $300,000 to the MIAPBC grant program, keeping with their commitment to industry development and community collaboration. Moving forward, the funds will aid maritime-related educational initiatives, workforce development programs, and nonprofit organisations targeted at maintaining and growing the industry in Palm Beach County and beyond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353972/image/large-3c4383abb269a150279d3f275f859196.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353972"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353982/image/large-a74039e04f65f6590996bf248e997ccf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353982">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you might have missed from Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025 (2025-03-25 16:45:00 +0100)">Everything you might have missed from Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353981/image/large-774dfd7377903fcde4b0077be2a9e1c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353981"></a>“The industry’s response to the additional day has been overwhelmingly positive, providing buyers with more time to explore products, make purchases, and engage with exhibitors. This year further reinforced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> as a premier business hub for the marine sector,” Doole concluded.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353971/image/large-ffe57a18befa22aa51df130a78993fd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353971"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353980/image/large-6f21178df85943a526cdcc3b0b06c3ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353980">Plans for the 2026 edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">PBIBS</a> are already in the works, with next year’s show scheduled for 18 to 22 March.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353970/image/large-a137ad7fca10a3e92cc2721873fc173a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353970"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353979/image/large-b28a42cad47d30cc6e7920622f720a92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353979">

Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025 concludes 

After being held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, between 19 and 23 March, came to a close. 

Largest Palm Beach International Boat Show concludes drawing over 600 exhibitors

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">Gladstone Marina</a> in Queensland, Australia, is the latest marina to be awarded the coveted 5 Gold Anchor accreditation by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7055" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Industries Association (Company)">Marina Industries Association (MIA)</a>.&nbsp;Australia’s newest 5 Gold Anchor Marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">Gladstone Marina</a> is a well-maintained marina located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, at Gladstone Harbour in Central Queensland. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">The Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Gladstone Marina</a> is perfectly situated for exploring the Southern Great Barrier Reef, close to a multitude of secluded anchorages, tropical islands and pristine coral reefs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261016/image/large-3f5411d15d0eb2215d0777e2404c98c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261016"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">Gladstone Marina</a> has over 320 berths for all types of vessels ranging from nine to 45 metres and offers various services for refreshment, relaxation and exploration. The marina also shows a strong commitment to the environment and is an accredited International Clean Marina and Fish Friendly Marina.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261019/image/large-9e21aba3f59b3ad10c5698b2b99eaf9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261019">The Global Gold Anchor is an international accreditation that aims to inform consumers as to the level of services and facilities at marinas and to provide marinas with a set of benchmarks to maintain and a pathway for continual improvement.To receive the 5 Gold Anchors accreditation, marinas require a rigorous assessment of their services, procedures and facilities. The assessment involves an independent audit of 86 criteria across all areas of the business, as well as a customer survey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261020/image/large-c333720f297669230579cdeac5e9e73f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261020">In announcing this award, Suzanne Davies <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7055" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Industries Association (Company)">MIA</a> CEO praised the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">Gladstone Marina</a>: “5 Gold Anchors is among the highest accolades that the industry awards and is reserved for marinas which offer their customers consistently high standards of service and facilities.”Davies continued “It is great to see the upgrades the marina has made in recent years to improve the quality of facilities and services for both locals and those transiting through the marina. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">GPC’s Gladstone Marina</a> is a worthy recipient of 5 Gold Anchors.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261018/image/large-f4652aa15ff184ff87d2708dd1d7f350.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261018">On receiving the 5 Gold Anchor award, David Osmond CMM, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">GPC’s Gladstone Marina</a> Superintendent said, "Attaining 5 Gold Anchors is a testament to our facilities, quality customer service and the hard work put in every day by our professional and expert marina and parks teams. We're delighted to have been recognised at this level and look forward to continuing to provide an excellent marine experience for many years to come."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261017/image/large-ae0f968dd5b14d7507ce0671e29f3450.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261017">Davies further commented, “The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7055" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Industries Association (Company)">MIA</a>’s focus is to grow the Gold Anchor program and build awareness of the accreditation with the boating public, we are very excited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gladstone Marina (Company)">GPC’s Gladstone Marina</a>’s successful accreditation and encourage more marinas to join the program.”

Gladstone Marina becomes 5 Gold Anchor Marina

Gladstone Marina in Queensland, Australia, becomes the latest marina to be awarded the coveted 5 Gold Anchor accreditation.