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MARINE INDUSTRY CONVERGES AT INMEX INDIA 2011

INMEX India 2011 - the Seventh International Maritime Exhibition and Conference took placebetween 29 September to 01 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. 

October, Mumbai: Much evidence that the maritime industry is thriving was to be seen atINMEX India 2011, as thousands of industry professionals from over 40 countries across the

world gathered today to source new products and hear from leading figures in the maritime andshipping sector.

Organised by Informa Exhibitions, and supported Ministry of Shipping, this three-day eventopened with an elaborate inauguration ceremony with Chief Guest Sh. K. Mohandas, Secretary-Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India and top dignitaries from the industry.

The event was well attended by all sectors of the maritime industry and early reports show anextremely high level of satisfaction from all participants. The high volume of commercialnegotiations taking place at INMEX India means that the event has once again proved itself tobe the home of business and networking in the maritime industry.

A truly international event, INMEX India 2011 had 8 country pavilions from Norway, Denmark,

Germany, Korea, China, Singapore, Holland and United Kingdom. Over 93% of all INMEX Indiaexhibitors stated that they wished to exhibit at INMEX India 2013 with both Indian andinternational exhibitors reporting a great deal of business activity at the hugely successful event.

 “INMEX 2011 has been a welcome relief, as it has reinforced the strength of the IndianShipbuilding industry. The participation has been diverse, and the networking forthcoming. Theshow itself was very well organised & kudos to INFORMA for managing the show so well”, saysexhibitor Anand Saraiya, Aries Technical Sales & Services Pvt. Ltd.

The packed conference sessions indicated a need for knowledge within the industry. The topicalsessions included themes that discussed technology for shipbuilding, challenges in training & skill development, planning with intelligent document management, conflicts with coastal andinland shipping, dredging finance and creating world class port infrastructure were a fewsessions among \several others that contributed to the INMEX Conference theme - India:Moving beyond being a maritime hub.

The country session by Holland focused on technologies for niche markets and was well receivedby the Indian maritime and shipping community. HENK QUOTE

 “I was at INMEX and it was a great experience. I thank the organisers for the efforts and hope to

be present for the next edition” says visitor R. S. Prasad, GM-Projects, ABG Shipyard Ltd.

INMEX dignitaries at the Opening Address included Rear Admiral Bimal K Verma - Flag Officer

Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat, His Excellency Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador, Embassy

of Denmark, Mr. Harald Naevdal, Commercial Counsellor, Norwegian Consulate, New Delhi, Mr.

Cees Bansema, Deputy Chief of Mission, Netherlands Embassy, New Delhi, Sh. S. Hajara,

Chairman & Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India, Sh. L Radhakrishnan, IAS -

Chairman, JNPT, Mumbai, Mr. Ash Sinha, Director, Shipbuilders & Ship repairers Association, UK,

Mr. Hendrik G. Lacet, Founding Member of Holland Marine Equipment and Mr. Will Morris, CEO of 

Informa Exhibitions.

The INMEX B2B sessions were well received with over 200 successful meetings conducted by

serious buyers and sellers at INMEX India. This feature – completely unique to INMEX Indiaattracted over 500 VIPs, business leaders and captains of industry.

 “We were delighted to be able to provide our exhibitors and sponsors with a really strong return

on their investment in INMEX 2011. We were able to improve results for participants this yearby adding a series of pre-arranged B2B meetings with senior players in India’s maritime industry

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together with a strong conference programme. We are indebted to the Secretary of Shipping forinaugurating the event. We look forward to a further growth in the importance in 2013”, says

Nicky Mason, Managing Director, Informa Exhibitions.

With over 6,600 attendees over 3 days, INMEX India further cemented its position as the marketleading event for the maritime industry. Visitors came from across India and a significantproportion of the attendance came from outside India including Singapore, UAE and Vietnam.

INMEX India returns in 2013. INMEX India 2013 will be held from 8 – 10 October 2013 at theBombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.