Seatrade Middle East Maritime exhibition and conference to take place in Dubai from 28-30 October 2014
Over 30 of the world’s foremost maritime authorities will share their latest industry insight at the seventh biennial Seatrade Middle East Maritime (SMEM) exhibition and conference, which is scheduled to take place in Dubai from 28-30 October 2014, during Dubai Maritime Week, the organizers say in their press release.
Speakers and delegates representing international and regional shipping operators, ports, financiers and associated maritime professionals will be welcomed by international broadcaster and journalist, Mishal Husain, who is confirmed as this year’s keynote session moderator and master of ceremonies for the 2014 Seatrade Maritime Awards.
Husain will open up keynote proceedings and introduce HE Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman & Group CEO, Drydocks World and Maritime World and Colonel Rashed Al Hebsi, CEO, Tasneef Emirates Classification Society; who will address the prospects for the region’s shipping companies and their international partners as the world economy continues to grow and ease out of global recession.
The Seatrade Middle East Maritime conference includes an Economic Forum session on day one, moderated by Marcus Machin, CEO, Tufton Oceanic Middle East Ltd.
Port Investment and Logistics will be addressed on the morning of day two, with input from experts such as Michael Deleuran – Milaha in Qatar, Dimitris Kostianis - Saudi Ports Authority; Alan Murphy - SeaIntel Maritime Analysis andDirk Van den Bosch, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World UAE Region.
Bunkering issues in the region are also high on the conference agenda, with Capt. Farhad P. Patel, Director, Sharaf Shipping Agency moderating the session.
Patrick Wells, Head of Maritime Department & Acting Deputy Dean Academic Affairs, International Maritime College Oman will moderate the highly anticipated ship repair and refurbishment session with Bernard Veldhoven, Secretary General, International Ship Recycling Association taking the reins for the ship recycling session taking place on the final day of the summit.
Seatrade Middle East Maritime returns to Dubai for its 7th edition this October 28-30th 2014 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE.
Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, more than 8,000 participants are expected to attend the 2014 exhibition and conference which is part of Dubai Maritime Week.
Held every two years, Seatrade Middle East Maritime focuses on what is important to the maritime industry – from commercial marine to offshore, ports, piracy and energy services. With a wide audience spanning across the whole of the Middle East, the show attracts the region's largest number of key industry players and shipowners, as well as strong international representation – making it the maritime meeting place for the Middle East.
Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa take place on the evening of Monday 27th October at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.
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Established over 40 years ago, Seatrade is a leader in maritime and cruise publications, conferences and exhibitions, training, awards and other special projects. Regular events include international trade exhibitions and conferences across all maritime sectors, management training courses for shipping professionals, training seminars for travel agents and maritime award schemes, including the prestigious Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa held in Dubai annually. Seatrade publications include magazines, supplements and yearbooks, while daily maritime news is provided online by seatrade-global.com and seatrade-insider.com.
