The journalists came from a wide range of countries from emerging markets such as China, Russia and Brazil, to established marine bases such as France, Spain, Croatia and Turkey. The BMF expects a record amount of press coverage in key overseas trade publications following the event.

‘Our aim was to increase awareness of the UK marine industry's capabilities and technological innovation, as well as build relationships with an international press audience, which we are confident we have successfully achieved,’ said BMF international executive Amanda Simpson.

‘We have seen a vast array of different boats and products which will be well appreciated in the Russian market,’ said Artur Grokhovski, from Russia’s Power and Sail Boats.

‘China is a young market and although we still have much to learn, working with the BMF and other UK companies will fast track our progress considerably,’ said Janet Chen, of China Boating.