October 11, 2008

International Shipbuilding Technology Exhibition opens in Qatar

Gulf Times reported that the third edition of the International Shipbuilding, Port & Marine Technology Exhibition is to be opened by minister of state Mr Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim al Thani at the Qatar Exhibition Centre.

The 3 day Ship & Port + Europort Maritime 2008 will feature more than 70 participants from the region and elsewhere, making it one of the largest maritime industry events of the region. Participants from 19 countries will feature in this year's exhibition. They include Qatar Petroleum, RasLaffan Port, Bahrain Port Authority, Qatar Navigation, Nakilat, Qatar Port, DENA BMS, Thuraya, Sumiromo Corporation, Goltens, Hygrapha, Ruboned Services, Magoteaux, IHC Merwede, Elcome, International Maritime College, Transas, Italdraghe, Libra and Vosta LMG.

Ship & Port + Europort Maritime is a joint initiative of Al Fajer Information and Services, Dubai, Al Fajer Alulla, Doha, Ahoy Rotterdam and Central Dredging Association.

Mr Ebrahim al Neama chairman of Al Fajer Al Lulla said that "We have received overwhelming response to Ship & Port + Europort Maritime 2008. The event will occupy 25% more floor area than the previous event. The same is with the number of participants too, with whose who of the maritime industry from the region and outside being part of the event."

Meanwhile, Central Dredging Association is organizing an international conference in Doha on dredging in conjunction with the Ship & Port + Europort Maritime. Over 100 international experts and professionals involved in dredging related activities are expected to participate in the conference.