Last week, more than 150 influential industry executives from Latin America, US, Canada and Europe united for the 2016 International Nautical Congress of Colombia in Cartagena de Indias held April 27-29. Organized by the newly established Colombia Nautica, (a joint venture between Asociación Náutica de Colombia (ANC), together with (NMMA), Centro de Convenciones de Cartagena de Indias (CCCI)), along with International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the Congress of Colombia closed on a high note announcing plans for the brand 2.017: Colombia Nautica International Boat Show.
International marine industry experts joined national Colombian dignitaries to present Colombia as one of the premier emerging boating markets.
The Congress showed impressive leadership in showcasing and providing opportunities for the global marine industry.
Bellingham Marine was the Platinum sponsor so Steve Ryder, Manager of Project Development talked during the Opening dinner and was also one of the panelists. Construccions Metal·liques Ferrer as Spanish and European licensee helped Bellingham during the Congress. We talked about marinas and floating solutions.