Gulf Maritime 2006 to feature 150 global marine companies

Some of the major companies that have confirmed participation at the event include Dubai-based Teignbridge Propellers - a wholly owned company of USA's Mercury Marine, Saab Marine Middle East - a subsidiary company of Saab Marine Electronics of Sweden, Cummins Middle East, a company owned by Cummins USA, Rolls-Royce, Reintjes Middle East - a subsidiary of Reintjes Germany, Radio Holland, Norwegian Maritime Equipment - Stromme Group, Germany's Schottel, Sharjah Ports and Customs, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Exalto Emirates, Australian Shipbuilders Association, Berg Propulsion Asia, Germany-based Westfalia Seperator Mineral Oil systems, and Qatar-based Hempel paints among others.

A majority of the companies participating at this year's Gulf Maritime Exhibition are from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States.

The Gulf Maritime Exhibition, an annual event held under the Patronage of Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).

'The Gulf Maritime Exhibition, which has over the years established itself as the region's premier maritime event dedicated to meeting the complete requirements of the commercial, government, and the military maritime industry, has an exhibitor retention rate as high as 90%,' said Mr. Saif Al Midfa, Director General, Expo Centre Sharjah.

'The 2006 edition of the Exhibition will occupy an exhibition area of 4,000 square metres and host some of the most reputed names from the global maritime industry. Besides a large number of repeat exhibitors from the last edition, it will feature several first time participants,'

he added.

Among the key marine companies that will be exhibiting at the show for the first time are MTU, Lamnalco, Offshore Safety L.L.C. and Aveva Solutions.

Gulf Maritime 2006 will feature Deck machinery and other vessel equipment, Docking equipment, Electronics, Communication and navigation systems, Engine and propulsion systems, Fuel and lubricants, Ride control systems, Sound and vibration control systems, Marine interiors, Paints and coatings, latest vessel building designs and technology, equipment for fishing, Offshore support vessels, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, ferries, and patrol boats, Ship repair and port operations products, and Cargo handling services.

Besides catering to the complete requirements of the regional maritime industry, the event will feature several product presentations and seminars on the sidelines.

The seminars, besides providing visitors opportunities to interact with key players in the global maritime industry, will witness the launch of several new products and services. The seminars will be complemented by forums where important issues concerning the regional maritime industry will be taken up for discussions by industry associations and maritime companies.

Among those who would particularly benefit from visiting the Gulf Maritime Exhibition are Vessel owners and operators, Ship and boat builders and repairers, Ship chandlers, Classification society and naval architects, Suppliers/Manufacturers/Repairers of engines and propulsion systems, Marine engineers, Suppliers of shipbuilding material, marine equipment and services, and electronic equipment, and Government agencies as visitors from across the region.