Gulf Maritime exhibition to host product presentations and forums for regional marine industry

The opening day of the exhibition will witness the hosting of the offshore Service Vessel Forum. The forum will focus on building appropriate offshore service vessels for the Gulf in appropriate numbers. The day's product presentation session will cover Electrical Package Solutions by Germany-based Sam Electronics and a single window solution for new builds and retrofits for the Middle East Maritime Industry by Emphor and Sam Electronics.

On April 25th, the SEA-PAX GULF Forum will discuss economical, convenient, and safe transport alternatives for the UAE.

The third and final day's forum will highlight on designing, building, and equipping suitable craft for the Gulf, especially patrol, assault and rescue vessels. Product presentation of the day will include the presentation of "Infotainment - an integrated solution" by Emphor FZCO - Lufthansa Systems.

The Gulf Maritime exhibition, held under the Patronage of Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, will be in its fourth edition this year.

The event will feature over 150 leading marine companies 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 the United States.

Exhibits at the show will include 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.

Among visitors to the show will be 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 from across the region.

Gulf Maritime is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.