Ultimate platform for mobilizing the resources in the maritime industry.....

Around 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry. Seaborne trade continues to expand, bringing benefits for consumers across the world through competitive freight costs. Thanks to the growing efficiency of shipping as a mode of transport and increased economic liberalization; the prospects for the industry's further growth continue to be strong. Responding to the potential in this industry, SMM India 2009 is being organized by Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH a media company in association with other media partners.

With the primary objective of promotion of trade in marine technology and ship building machinery, the event will provide an international platform to explore the business opportunities in the Indian maritime industry. The event will be staged from 12th to 14th November 2009 at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai, India.

SMM India 2009 will showcase the following categories of products and services:-

• Room layout including ventilation & air conditioning plants for operational and catering areas, nautical rooms, workshops,, stores, corridors, lobbies, dining rooms, lounges, shops, etc.
• Stairways, rails, top rails
• Stock & decoration, lightening, interior fittings: fittings, light fittings, furniture, soft furnishings, covers, floor coverings, interior decoration items and services, color schemes, paints for interiors
• Walls, ceilings, furniture systems and modules
• Prime movers / propulsion systems including bearings, couplings, engines, engine maintenance, fuel cell drives, hybrid drives, other drive systems, pop drives, propellers, shaft units, turbines, water jet drives, tools & accessories, injection systems, brakes, engine components
• Auxiliary systems for propulsion including compresses air systems, cooling water systems, diesel generators, exhaust gas systems, exhaust gas turbo generators, fuels, coolants, lubricants, fuel oil systems, lubricating oil systems, shaft driven generators, sludge & dirt oil systems
• Ship operation equipments including air conditioning & ventilation systems, cooling systems, environmental protection technology & products, fire extinguishing systems, fresh water systems, heating systems, heel compensation units, lateral thruster, pump & ballast systems, rudder units, ship safety equipments, stabilizer units, tank cleaning systems, tank filling systems, tank heating systems, waste systems, waste water systems
• Refueling systems for helicopters and tenders, cargo handling systems, cargo handling systems for containers, cargo handling systems for dry cargo, cargo handling systems for liquid cargo, cargo handling systems for wheeled cargo, cargo handling systems for other cargo, conveyor systems, stowage and safety equipment, accessories
• Electrical engineering / electronic equipments, communication equipments, EDP technology, electronic propulsion technology, converters, electric motors, generators, transformers
• Lightening systems including monitoring systems, navigation and position fixing equipment, shipboard networks, switchboard installation, ship management systems, ship operation and automation equipment, warning and safety equipments
• Marine technology equipments including coastal zone plants and structures, fixed and floating marine structures, marine data, measurement & communication technology, marine equipments & components, offshore technology for exploitation of natural resources, polar technology, sub-sea technology, systems and equipments for marine research, systems and equipments for marine pollution control
• Ports and port technology including maritime services
• Classification, consultation, documentation, education & research, financing, hydrography, insurance, logistics services, institutions & organizations, ship suppliers, ship brokers, charterers, ship owners
• Media
• National pavilions.

• Meet thousands of new buyers and develop a quality database
• Develop a personal and direct relationship with your clients
• Show your full product range in real life rather than a catalogue
• Let buyers use all five senses to gain a full appreciation of your products
• Get immediate feedback on your product range
• Overcome obstacles and accelerate the buying process
• Raise your profile in the industry and add value to your brands
• Locate new agents and distributors for your products
• Launch new products and generate media interest.

SMM India 2009 will see the participation of conglomeration of industry heads, decision makers and other professionals related to the maritime industry including ship owners, engineers, executives, and many others.

• Participation of industry experts and delegates
• Exchange of knowledge, ideas, and technology
• Meeting-place for global and Indian companies
• A platform to extend network across the globe
• Showcase of latest products and technologies
• Face-to-face buyer-seller meets
• Extensive media coverage of the event.