MARINTEC CHINA 2015 CONCLUDED WITH A GREAT SUCCESS

　　A Record-Breaking Edition with the Largest Exhibition Space and the Highest

　　Number of Industry Professionals Attending Ever

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　　Opening Ceremony of the Marintec

　　China 2015

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　　Opening Ceremony of Danish Pavilion

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　　New Product Launch of CSSC Diesel

　　Engine in Marintec China

　　Hong Kong, 21 December 2015 – The world’s most influential and largest

　　international maritime event in 2015 - Marintec China, concluded on 4th December atthe Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre. The event welcomed over 2,000exhibiting companies and covered 80,000 square metres of exhibition space. 17national and group pavilions from Austria, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Panama,Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan region, the United States and the United Kingdom werepresented and the event totalled 61,997 visits from 116 countries and regions over a　four day period.Michael Duck, Executive Vice President of UBM Asia commented, “With the global　maritime network of UBM Asia, the know-how of the domestic market from the　Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers – SSNAOE, and more　than 30 years of experience, Marintec China has been breaking records year after　year. Numbers of visitors went up by 7% compared to the last edition. The　encouraging figures reflect that China remains one of the major shipbuilding nations and Marintec China has once again been proven to be the most　authoritative platform in Asia and regarded as a ‘must-attend’ event in the global maritime calendar.”　Stella Fung, Event Director of Marintec China noted, “The “Belt and Road” initiative　advocated by the Chinese government, especially the “Silk Road Economic Belt and　the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road” concept, has also brought new development　opportunities for shipping, port and other maritime industries. Complementing the　initiative is the debut of the “China Heart” – engines developed and manufactured by　Chinese enterprises, on the occasion of Marintec China. This breakthrough assuredly places Chinese enterprises on the world stage, whereby it shares the spotlight with　other internationally well-known manufactures.”　In 2015, Marintec China’s response to the initiative was that many exhibitors tapped　this opportunity to launch their new products and offerings; China Shipbuilding　Industry Corporation – CSIC, unveiled for the first time its own developed low-speed　and medium-speed diesel engines and China State Shipbuilding Corporation – CSSC,　introduced a high-pressure common-rail diesel engine and a liquid cargo loading and　unloading system. More domestic marine equipment and ship engine manufacturers　jointly announced the launching of a range of high, medium and low-speed Chinamade　engines.

　　In addition, several major collaboration agreements were signed at Marintec China,ABS signed a Design Development agreement with Shanghai Merchant Ship Design　& Research Institute – SDARI, to develop a new generation of container feeder　vessels. DNV GL presented Approval in Principle for a new LNG fuelled VLCC　design from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. and an agreement to cooperate with　Hempel (Guangzhou) Coatings Ltd for a measurable fleet performance improvement.　There was also a signing ceremony for a 20,000 teu containership design with DNV　GL, China Classification Society, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd and　Cosco Container Lines Co., Ltd. Lloyd’s Register has given Approval in Principle for　a gas turbine-powered LNG carrier design by GE Marine and Dalian Shipbuilding　Industry Co. MAN Diesel & Turbo and China Classification Society signed a new technical cooperation agreement under the framework signed in 2013 to　further their collaboration.　Marintec China is highly rated by the exhibitors. Mr Wil van Mol, General Manager　of Process Industries and Drives Division, Siemens China commented, “I am really　impressed with this fair. We have attended Marintec China for over ten years and see　it expending and expanding. It is one of the biggest shows in South Asia. Marintec　China is very organized and full of potential visitors.” Ms Banu Kannu, General　Manager, Marketing of Asia Pacific & Middle East, Wartsila Corporation, has this to　say, “Marintec China is a very good show. It is always well attended. Well done and　good job!” Professional attendees at the event also shared the same view. From Mr　Pang Jianto of HISSEN Marine & Industry, “This is the fourth time I visit Marintec　China and every time I find it is growing bigger and bigger. I noticed many exhibit　highlights in this edition. Many new products, services and integrated system made a　debut especially in the Germany Pavilion and Denmark Pavilion. During this visit, I　met many old friends and I was so glad to see many new exhibitors as well.”　In parallel, the Senior Maritime Forum 2015 celebrated its success with full　attendances by senior Chinese government officials, corporate leaders and high-level　executives. This year’s forum highlighted “Innovation Drives Development, the　Green Agenda Guides the Future.” With the hottest topic now in the shipping industry　“The Belt and Road” initiative, the main theme covered “21st Century Maritime Silk　Road: Shipping and Ports; Marine Finance; and Marine Equipment Technology.”　Serving as the pivotal platform in the industry, more than fifty renowned speakers　addressed the latest green innovations and technologies at the forum. The keynote　speeches were made by Dr Sun Licheng, Vice Chairman of the International　Association of Classification Societies and Chairman & President of China　Classification Society and Prof Martin Stopford, President of Research Services,　Clarksons Platou. Special invitation was extended to the Minister of Transport,　Communications and Works, Republic of Cyprus, Mr Marios Demetriades to deliver　a major speech. Among other distinguished speakers were Mr Fang Huaijin, Vice　President of Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd, Dr Dostain Khan Jamaldini, Chairman of the Gwadar Port Authority and Prof Paolo Costa,　President of the Venice Port Authority.

　　Marintec China 2017 will return to Shanghai from 5-8 December, and continue its

　　dedication to serve as the “LEADING” platform “CONNECTING” the community and “STRENGTHENING” the maritime industry.