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Gulf Craft takes lead at Gulf Superyacht Summit
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Two of Gulf Craft’s management team spoke at this year’s Gulf Superyacht Summit in the UAE.
Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023
Gulf Craft took centre stage at this year’s Gulf Superyacht Summit, which was held at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island in the UAE’s biggest emirate. Under the patronage of P&O Marinas, the summit highlighted the Gulf as a premier superyacht winter destination, spotlighting UAE’s marina developments and the region’s emergence as a crypto capital.
During the ‘Future of the Gulf’ panel segment, Abeer Alshaali, Gulf Craft’s Deputy Managing Director, engaged in a discussion centred on spotlighting key institutions committed to fostering greater alignment at the highest levels.
Abeer Alshaali, Deputy Managing Director of Gulf Craft
“The Gulf Superyacht Summit has grown over the years and has become a valuable platform where stakeholders come together to discuss both the specific issues of yachting in the Gulf and larger discussions affecting superyachts,” Alshaali said after the show.
“The next step is to come out of this summit with an action plan, to create a path for the industry to contribute to the economies of the Gulf countries, create jobs and grow the leisure marine ecosystem.”
Captain Patricia Caswell (centre)
Captain Patricia Caswell, Gulf Craft’s QC Manager and General Manager of Gulf Craft Services, delved into the operational facets of navigating vessels within the region during the ‘Captain Experiences: Cruising the Middle East’ panel moderated by Merijn de Waard, founder and Director of SuperYacht Times, owner of the Gulf Superyacht Summit.
Captain Caswell shared invaluable insights alongside fellow captains, shedding light on the practical experiences, challenges and nuances encountered while cruising the Gulf.
Abeer Alshaali and Captain Patricia Caswell
Founded in 1982, Gulf Craft manufacturers yachts and boats from 34-175ft across five series: Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft and Touring Passenger Vessels. The company operates two manufacturing plants – a 462,000sqft facility in Umm Al Quwain and a 100,000sqft facility in the Maldives – as well as a service centre in Ajman. To date, the company has built over 10,000 boats.
