Doha - The second edition of Ship & Port, a premium international ship-building, port and marine technology exhibition for the Middle East and Asia, was inaugurated yesterday by
H E Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Minister of State.
The three-day maritime industry event is being held at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre. This is the first time Qatar is hosting such and event.
Some of the big names in the global maritime industry are taking part in the three-day event. Participants include Wartsila, Goltens, Micad Marine, Qatar Ports Authority, Qatar Navigation, Naqilat, Radio Holland, Ray Marine, Dutest, Penguin Boats, Westfalia, Shottel, Hygrapga, Conapro Dena BMS, Speed Marine, Qatar Hydraulic, and Saifee Marine.
Besides the host country, countries represented at this year's event include Denmark, Germany; Hong Kong; Japan; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA.
Commenting on the event, Satish Khanna, General Manager, Al Fajer Information & Services, the organisers of Ship & Port, said: "We believe that this is the right time for such an exhibition to be organised in Doha. Qatar has positioned itself as the economic powerhouse of the region, and firms globally are flocking to the country to benefit from the boom here. We are certain that all the exhibitors at Ship & Port will gain immensely by participating in this event."
During its course, the show is expected to attract a whole gamut of visitors including ship owners, equipment suppliers and professionals belonging to the industry. Leading officials from the region's marine fishing industry, shipyards, harbours and port authorities, shipping and trading firms are also expected to attend.
The Qatar Port Authority is the principal sponsor of the event. It is co-sponsored by Qatar Navigation. While, Lloyds Register Fairplay, United Kingdom is the official media partner. Other industry supporters of the event include Conapro Dena BMS, Qatar, Dubai Shipping Agents Association and Radio Holland.
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