The second edition of Seawork Asia will open its doors 29 November in Shanghai. It is the fastest growing commercial marine and workboat exhibition in the East Asian region, located at the heart of this fast growing industry sector.
The biennial Seawork Asia presents a unique opportunity for organisations to build and maintain their market positions in China and East Asia. It was established in response to the need to service the vast of coastline spanning 14,500km in China and provides an international marketplace for buyers to showcase their latest products, services and technology.
The exhibition attracts a host of organizations; from shipbuilders and vessel designers, through to civil engineering and diving, to navigation, recruitment and safety. Delivering the latest in maritime industry developments, equipment and services, Seawork Asia is held at one of China’s leading event centres, the Shanghai World Exhibition and Conference Centre (SWEEC). SWEEC has 8,500m2 of dedicated exhibition halls, plus conference and meeting facilities.
China is the world’s largest exporter and the world’s second largest economy, with the UK being the second biggest exporter to China, exporting £14.1Bn worth of products and services. It is anticipated that China will spend in the region of £9Bn between 2015 and 2018. China is the world’s second largest economy, with an expected GDP growth of 5% during the next 15 years.
China is also the world’s leading shipbuilding nation, and is looking to increase its capabilities with more complex vessels and is currently moving away from plastic vessels to those of aluminium. However, China needs help to match the western nations and therefore actively encourages Western expertise in order to develop its industries. Additionally, as the world’s leader in renewable energy, China has ambitious plans for offshore wind, being a prime solution offered by many of Seawork Asia’s exhibitors.
Seawork Asia | Background
The first edition of Seawork Asia was held in 2014 and is held bi-annually at the World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shanghai (SWEEC).
Seawork Asia comprises of an exhibition, forum and banquet. Commercial marine professionals benefit from an exhibition, tailored networking, and informative forum with inspiring and topical seminars.
Visit www.seaworkasia.com to find out more.
