Why exhibit?

We know that exhibitors are looking carefully at their marketing spend and in turn, what exhibitions and where they should exhibit. The 2011 event was a resounding success, but rather than us tell you that, read what our exhibitors had to say.

To see exhibitor testimonials, click here.

Seatrade Middle East Workboats & Offshore Marine offers a platform untapped in the global marketplace - an event that brings together decision makers and buyers from a geographic marketplace that includes the mighty African Continent, the growing Caspian Sea area, the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East.

The 2011 event saw more than 2,800 participants - a 5.6% increase on its previous chapter in 2009, while exhibition space was 23% larger than in 2009.

What Exhibitors achieved...

94% of exhibitors thought there were good quality visitors to the event
93% of exhibitors reported meeting overall objectives
96% of exhibitors stated they would return in 2013
81% of exhibitors thought Middle East Workboats 2011 was better than in 2009.

"The Middle East Workboats 2011 event is indeed the best maritime show in the region. Our participation this year was a success as we had the opportunity to meet potential clients promising future business with Grandweld Shipyards. We will definitely consider participating in the 2013 event." Jamal Abki, Grandweld General Manager

10 reasons to exhibit at Middle East Workboats & Offshore Marine 2013

To secure orders at the show and generate sales leads
Launch a new product or service
Establish new business contacts locally & internationally
Meet with existing clients in the region
Support local agent
To raise brand awareness of your firm
Social elements
Competitors are there
Be part of the exciting new wave of the construction boom and offshore growth of Abu Dhabi
Use as a platform to hold annual meet

Information Zone

Global Workboat Technology Forum introduced
Day 2 of Middle East Workboats & Offshore Marine will now include a full day of the new Global Workboat Technology Forum. We'll shortly announce full details and call for papers.
Book space now!
Stand bookings are already being taken for Middle East Workboats & Offshore Marine 2013 which takes place from 30 September - 2 October 2013 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Contact the team for more details.
Introducing Power Hours!
We listened to you when you said you didn't want a full conference programme - so we have introduced a series of interactive forums, including power hours focusing on Africa and the Caspian. Full details to follow.
Remember our bi-annual Middle East Workboats magazine
Contact us today to make sure you receive your copy of the Middle East Workboats magazine. Published twice yearly, this reports on the latest news from the industry across the Middle East and includes interviews with the who's who of the workboats world. Email: ehamilton@seatrade-global.com

Testimonials

"Abu Dhabi Ship Building is proud to support MIDDLE EAST WORKBOATS, and is the first to book space at Seatrade's inaugural event in Abu Dhabi."
William D. Stewart, Vice President, Marketing Abu Dhabi Ship Building

"MIDDLE EAST WORKBOATS will be an event not to be missed by anyone involved in the workboat and offshore oil & gas industries."
Steve Dougal, Managing Director, Century Marine Services Ltd

"Middle East Workboats will provide an important international forum for all those involved in this developing service sector. Its location in Abu Dhabi reflects the importance of the workboat industry in the region. The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is pleased to give its support."
Trevor Blakeley, Chief Executive, RINA

"The Middle East offshore support industry has everything going for it. A phenomenal growth backed by large new build orders and increasing M&A activity. I'm delighted to have the chance of speaking at the Seatrade's Middle East Workboats Conference in Abu Dhabi!"
Geir Sjurseth, Managing Director & Global Head of Offshore Support Group, DVB Bank - Shipping Division

"C-MAR/The Dynamic Positioning Centre are delighted to be working with Seatrade for events organisation on a global basis. As an exhibitor and speaker at this inaugural event it provides us with an excellent opportunity to highlight current issues concerning our core business, Dynamic Positioning. The Middle East Workboat show is key to developing our strategic growth within this geographical area."
Dan Endersby, General Manager, The Dynamic Positioning Centre/C Mar Group

"Middle East Workboats is set to be a new and exciting platform for Lloyd's Register. We are looking forward to the opportunity it will give to penetrate this rapidly expanding regional sector and connect with top international players."
Niels Overgaard, Area Marine Business Manager, Middle East and Africa, Lloyd's Register EMEA

" I am delighted to see Seatrade is arranging a special event for Workboats in the Middle East. The region is in the process of renewing and upgrading the fleet so a lot of new features and equipment will be available in the market."
Eivind Grøstad, Senior Vice-President and Regional Manager: Middle East & India, Det Norske Veritas