AME Info | Middle East Workboats

Major work boat forum for gulf will be free!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:26:00 GMT

Thanks to the very generous sponsorship of Saudi Aramco, there will be no charge for industry executives to attend the first Arabian Gulf Workboats Association Forum.

From taxis to garbage trucks - on water

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:15:42 GMT

Overwhelmed by reaction to the Middle East first-ever event dedicated to workboats, the organisers have announced next year's show is expected to grow by 50%, with an added focus on the upsurge in vessels to support massive regional waterfront and offshore developments.

Gulf to be world's biggest water bus market

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:08:41 GMT

Iconic Arabian Gulf waterfront developments such as Dubai's Palms and Abu Dhabi's island resorts are set to turn the region into the world's biggest market for water buses and small passenger ferries, according to industry experts.

Private equity targets Middle East offshore marine

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Driven by the strong demand for offshore service vessels across the oil and gas sector and for land reclamation projects in the Middle East, private equity funds and firms are turning their attention to the region's workboats industry, according to a leading financial expert.

IMCA plays key role in Middle East Workboat Conference

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:47:13 GMT

Two key members of the secretariat of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will be playing an important role at this month's inaugural Middle East Workboats Exhibition and Conference, being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 28-30 April 2008.