Inmex India, South Asia’s Largest and Most Successful Maritime Event is open upto 10th October 2013 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (Goregaon East, Mumbai)

“INMEX INDIA 2013 set to unleash maritime business opportunities India’s sector set to grow 20% annually to reach US $ 80 Billion by 2020” said Capt Arun Sharma, CMD, Indian Register of Shipping at the inauguration of INMEX INDIA 2013

• Inmex India, South Asia’s Largest and Most Successful Maritime Event is open upto 10^th October 2013 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (Goregaon East, Mumbai)

South Asia’s largest and most Successful Maritime Event opened its doors to thousands of maritime professionals who had the opportunity to see the latest products and solutions, network with industry leaders and discuss business opportunities. “The Indian maritime sector – which handles 90% of India’s International trade - facilitates not only transportation of national and international cargo but also provides a variety of other services such as cargo handling services, shipbuilding and ship repairing, freight forwarding, lighthouse facilities and training of marine personnel etc.” says Guru Prasath, Group Exhibitions Director, Informa Exhibitions.

The event has over 550 participating companies from 35 Countries including 7 Country Pavilions from Holland, Norway, Korea, Singapore and China among others The products and solutions showcased at the event include dredging, marine equipment, marine offshore technology, ocean engineering, port equipment, port technology, ship repair, Marine telecommunications and navigational equipment, shipbuilding and underwater robotics among others.

“Despite challenging market conditions, INMEX INDIA has consolidated its strong position in the global maritime calendar for many companies and consistently continued its growth which underscores the importance of genuine business opportunities gained from the show. This year’s edition is hosting more than 500 participating companies from 35 countries, thereby successfully establishing itself as South Asia’s definitive event for the maritime and shipping community.” Says Guru Prasath.

A high level INMEX Technical Conference themed “One Maritime Voice” takes place alongside the event, wherein over 40 prominent Indian & International speakers comprising of Industry leaders, policy makers and experts on the Shipping & Maritime sector will involve in deliberating issues related to the Indian Maritime sector. The panel discussions at the technical conference will be added feature which will highlight and offer solutions to challenges being faced within the industry.

Organized by Informa Exhibitions India, one of the leading global exhibition organiser, part of the UK based INFORMA plc group, INMEX INDIA is supported by the Ministry of Shipping and several important maritime associations from within India and abroad. Other dignitaries who graced the inaugural function are Mr. N N Kumar, Dy.Chairman - JNPT, P R Govil, Advisor- Shipyards association of India, Henk Lacet, Intl Maritime Advisor, Mr. Eivind S. Homme - Ambassador Royal Norwegian Embassy, T S Balasubramanyam, Chairman - TAMP, Capt Ajay Achuthan- Director MASSA, K P Unnikrishnan - President, MANSA, Mr. B K Mandal - Chairman & MD, Shipping Corporation of India, Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha – Flag Officer Commanding in Charge, Western Naval Command, DIG AK DEY - CSO Tech INDIAN COAST GUARD, Commandant Sanjay Anchalwar , Deputy Director General of Shipping, amongst many other dignitaries

At this year’s edition, the visitor will be enthralled to witness wide range of products and solutions offered by companies, and also get engaged to network and gain technical insights from Inmex Conference and Technical Seminars. Hosted B2B meetings/ Buyer networking programmes forms a unique feature for this year’s event.  The event runs from 8- 10 October at Bombay Exhibition Centre and is free to attend for business and general visitors.

For more information, visit www.inmexindia.com