Boat India 08

The three day Boat India 08 came and went Without causing much ripple in the marine community. The timing was unfortunate for the hard working organizers, who despite the tide against them, made a good show given the circumstances. First was the economic woes, then the Mumbai attack (people with limited knowledge of geography did not know that Mumbai is 2000 Km away from Kochi), and last the traffic blockade caused by some jobless political class to hold the rally in the center of the city.

The award night was well attended compared to the conference and exhibition adjacent to that. Having said that, it is thanks to Marine Biz Tv that such international events happen in Kochi and kudos to them for organizing it.