The organisers of the giant German boat show boot Dusseldorf are aware that rumours have been circulating that the January show has been postponed until later in the year.
Messe Dusseldorf said they wished to make it clear that any supposition about a new date is purely speculation and it should not be taken as a confirmed fact and that an official announcement will be forthcoming on Thursday.
Increasing numbers of Irish visitors have been attending, including Irish marine trade, since the collapse of the London Show.