Marintec China
The Leading Maritime Barometer

After more than 40 years of serving the maritime industry, Marintec China has become a prominent event on the global maritime map. It serves as a global networking hub, bringing together professionals and experts from different corners of the maritime world to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and business opportunities.

History

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2007 2007
2009 2009
2011 2011
2013 2013
2015 2015
2017 2017
2019 2019
2023 2023

1981

Wang Daohan, Mayor of Shanghai Cuts the Ribbon for the Opening of the first edition of Marintec China.

1983

Wang Daohan, Mayor of Shanghai, and Srivastava, Secretary General of IMO, are walking into the exhibition hall.

1985

VIP guests attend the opening ceremony of Marintec China 1985

1987

Jiang Zemin, Mayor of Shanghai, presents a speech in Marintec China 1987

1989

Zhu Rongji, Mayor of Shanghai; ZhangShou, President of CSSC and ZhangXusan, Vice Command-in-Chief of PLA Navy visit the exhibition.

1991

Huang Zhendong, Minister of Communications, visits Marintec China 1991

1993

Marintec China held some large-scale information briefings for the first time.
The picture shows the special information briefing of China State Shipbuilding Corporation

1995

Exhibition Hall-Shanghai Exhibition Centre

1997

With Hong Kong’s returning to the motherland, Kwing Kee, the General Manager of the Marine Department of Hong Kong SAR Government Ng, gives a speech entitled“Roles of the Port of Hong Kong after China’s Resumption of Sovereignty at Hong Kong”

1999

XuKuangdi, Mayor of Shanghai, and the Chinese and over seas distinguished guests cut the ribbon for Marintec China 1999.
At the turn of the century, Marintec China was held for the last time at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre on the occasion of the 10th edition-20 anniversary.

2001

A model of an LNG carrier on display at the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)-Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. stand, as China is about to enter the market for the construction of this type of vessel. 

2003

Marintec China was held for the first time at the newly built Shanghai New International Expo Centre.The picture shows Zhang Guangqin, deputy director of Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense of the People’s Republic of China, Zhang Shengkun, deputy director of Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress, and other Chinese guests with foreign guests.

2005

Princess Alexandra of Denmark attends the Opening Ceremony of Danish Pavilion.

2007

Jin Zhuanglong, Vice Minister of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, Zhang Guobao, Vice Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission, XuZuyuan, Vice, Minister of the Ministry of Communications, FengGuoqin, Executive Vice Mayor of Shanghai, Sean T. Connaughton, Administrator of U.S. Maritime Administration, David Levin, Group Chief Executive of UBM, Dr. Martin Stopford, Managing director of Clarksons, among with other distinguished guests, cut the ribbon.

2009

The sixth generation 3,000 mdeep water semi-submersible drilling platform is under construction at Waigaoqiao shipyard.At that time,it was the most advanced semi-submersible drilling platform in the world.

2011

Marintec China opens up a special session of Marine Finance for the first time in order to cope with the financing difficulties of the shipping market, where the conversation in form of dialogue is highly praised by the attendees.

2013

The Regional pavilion of Hong Kong SAR hosts an activity of “Hong Kong Day”.

2015

The ship engine enterprises launch the most advanced diesel engines.

2017

Intelligent shipping is the biggest highligts of Marintec China 2017, with major companies launching a large number of related products. CSSC holds the delivery ceremony for the first smart ship built in China.

2019

The 20th edition Marintec China marks an important milestone in the 40th anniversary of the event.

2023

Denmark as the Host Country Pavilion at Marintec China 2023, marking the first such occasion, and a great recognition of the strong Sino-Danish business relationship.
The picture shows Mr. Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs of Denmark and other Danish senior officials and Xin Guobin, Vice Minister of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China opening the Danish Pavilion.

2023 Highlights

The Numbers Speak Volumes: 2023

COVERING
95000

SQM

FEATUREING
2000

EXHIBITING COMPANIES
From 30 countries / regions

ATTRACTING
80518

PROFESSIONAL VISITORS
From 100 countries / regions

SUPPORTED BY
15

NATIONAL & REGIONAL PAVILIONS

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Meet the Team

Organised by Informa Markets, one of the world’s largest trade exhibition organisers, in conjunction with the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SSNAME), Marintec China is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead in the industry.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

Shanghai Society of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineers (SSNAME), founded in early 1951, is the first scientific and technological society in the field of shipbuilding and marine engineering of the People’s Republic of China. SSNAME currently has 5,000 individual members and more than 60 group members. It has 5 working Committees, 11 Specialized Committees and 3 Representative offices. As an important non-governmental scientific and technological society with high reputation and influence in the international field of shipbuilding and marine engineering, SSNAME has been committed to promoting the progress of shipbuilding and marine engineering technology and international exchanges and cooperation. SSNAME has established closely cooperative relations with 14 well-known overseas maritime engineering societies, such as SNAME, RINA, STG, JSNAOE, SNAK and so on. It is the initiator and first chairman of the Pan-Asian Association of Maritime Engineering Societies (PAAMES) and is also a member of the International Standing Committee of the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC). The "Xin Yixin Ship and Marine Engineering Science and Technology Innovation Award" founded by SSNAME has become an important award for scientific and technological talents. SSNAME organizes many academic exchanges, popular science and scientific and technological publication every year. For more information, please visit www.ssname.com.cn.

Industry Support

As the most premier maritime exhibition in China, Marintec China has received unequivocal support from senior Chinese government officials as well as leading maritime organisations from China and aboard.

Co-sponsored by:

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited
China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry
Chinese Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers

 

Supported by:

Equipment Department of PLA Navy, PRC
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
China Classification Society
China National Petroleum Corporation
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
China Shipowners’ Association
Shanghai Shipping Exchange
Shanghai Jiaotong University
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners

CONTACT US

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