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INDUSTRY - GREECE - POSIDONIA PREVIEW
In addition to the Asian pavilions, larger
national pavilions have been booked by
traditional European maritime nations
Holland, UK, France as has larger confirmed
participation of Denmark and Romania, the
return of Norway with a national pavilion and
the comeback of Sweden for its second
consecutive Posidonia participation.
Another highlight of Posidonia 2010 will be
the significant presence of the petroleum
products industry representing oil, bunkering
and lubricants’ companies including first timer
Avin Oil, Castrol Marine - returning after
several years’ absence - plus repeat exhibitors
Petrobras, Chevron Global Marine Products,
Aegean Oil with partner Gulf Oil Marine, and
also Elinoil and ETEKA.
Chevron Global Marine Products’ general
manager Phil Bourgeois said: "As one of the
world's leading marine fuel and lubricant
suppliers, we're delighted to be exhibiting at
Posidonia this year again, as it is a key event
for us. It gives us a chance to meet with both
the Greek as well as the wider shipping
community.”
The breadth and depth of industry’s interest
in world shipping at Posidonia will be further
highlighted this year by Castrol Marine’s
sponsorship of the Ship Soccer Tournament,
which is one of the three major parallel
sporting events organised during the Posidonia
week, together with the well established
Lloyd’s Register sponsored Posidonia Sailing
Cup and the fledgling Golf Tournament.
Castrol is also one of the sponsors of the
FIFA World Cup taking place in South Africa
just after Posidonia.
Shipyards
Business for niche shipyards catering to
the offshore oil & gas industry remains
brisk despite the global downturn thanks to
strong hydrocarbon demand and sustained
high prices of the black stuff according
to Nana Michael, managing director,
Posidonia Events
Posidonia would not be the
same without the social and
business networking
opportunities, provided by
various sponsors.
This year’s main social elements
surround the sailing, golf and soccer
competitions. These kick off with the
sailing regatta – Posidonia Cup – on
Friday 4th June. A day’s rest and then
there is a choice between the golf and
soccer tournaments.
The sailing regatta will be the fifth in
the series and will also help celebrate
Posidonia Exhibitions.
A number of these niche operators from the
Middle East and other regions will be among
the participants.
“As fossil fuel continues to be the dominant
driver of energy generation, specialist
shipping sectors involved in the exploration,
production and transportation of oil and gas
are well positioned to emerge from the
recession unscathed and kick start a raft of
growth opportunities for the entire shipping
industry,” said Michael.
“Posidonia 2010 will host a number of these
players who are usually based in the
hydrocarbon-rich regions of the Middle East
and the Gulf of Mexico,” she said.
For example, Saudi Arabia’s Zamil Offshore
Services is one of the specialists offshore and
marine services providers who will be
exhibiting in an effort to identify appropriate
growth opportunities.
“Being the largest offshore services
provider in the Middle East, with over three
decades of experience, we are confident that
we are prepared to diversify internationally
with other partners.
the 250th anniversary of sponsor
Lloyd’s Register.
As for the soccer tournament, this will
be the second such event and will be a
prelude to the FIFA World Cup taking
place in South Africa. Leading luboil
supplier Castrol Marine is one of the
main sponsors of both competitions.
Earlier this year, 18 teams had already
registered for the tournament, coming
from a wide variety of maritime interests.
The golf tournament is a first and will
be held at the Glyfada Golf Course,
located near the exhibition site.
“It is time for expansion globally. We are
considering partnerships, alliances and joint
ventures with companies in Europe, the
Middle East, South East Asia and the Far East.
We expect that our presence at Posidonia will
give us a good opportunity to meet with many
international exhibitors and visitors and
hopefully identify appropriate partners,” said
Zamil’s Dr Hassan Abouraya.
Other Middle Eastern companies who have
already confirmed their participation at this
year’s Posidonia include the UAE’s Drydocks
World - Dubai, Topaz Marine Repair, Emirates
Environmental Protection, the Department of
Seaports & Customs Sharjah, Hamriyah Free
Zone Authority and Oman’s Dry Dock
Company.
Exhibition preview
As usual with exhibitions of this magnitude,
TAKEROperator has profiled just a few of
the exhibitors in strict alphabetical order.
ABB Turbo Systems intends to promote its
new Cyprus outlet at Posidonia, through its
Greek service support concern – ABB Marine
& Turbocharging division.
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