The evening before the Dubai International Boat Show, running these days, AIMEX presented an important networking event. Australia’s reputation for quality, excellence as well as innovation has increased significantly during the past 5 years with many UAE companies wishing to distribute Australian products.

Gerard Seeber - Consul General Austrade Dubai with Sharon Foster Export Adviser NSW Trade Enterprise

The evening hosted by AIMEX alongside Austrade and the New South Wales (NSW) government ensured that some key contacts were made prior to the 5 day show, maximising the opportunities for the 23 strong Australian contingent.

Gerard Seeber the new Austrade Consul General based in Dubai was enthusiastic about the large contingent from Australia stating that Austrade Dubai had been invited to a press conference by the Boat Show organisers to talk about the capability of the Australian marine sector with Australia being the 3rd largest pavilion at the Show. Seeber mentioned the value of the marine manufacturing industry to Australia and the importance of nurturing business in the UAE; a valuable emerging market for the Australian marine sector.

Les Webster - Central Coast Marine Installations Farrokh Golchin - CMS

Sharon Foster, Export Advisor spoke on behalf of the NSW Department of Trade and Investment. Foster stated that NSW had a strong maritime engineering sector with cutting edge capabilities. She advised the marine sector is a significant contributor to the NSW economy. The NSW government has been a strong supporter of the marine sector in NSW allowing many companies the opportunity to exhibit at international shows and supporting NSW companies drive to export.

Michael Skalij - Boat Bog Babak Khosravi - Austrade Brett Mudie - Boat Bog

MaryAnne Edwards AIMEX CEO said, “it was great to see major UAE companies like Gulf Craft represented at the function with Erwin Bamps keen to talk about the Australian market and opportunities for Australian products.” Major distributor ART Marine also attended the event advising they were keen to support Australian companies where they could. Art Marine currently distributes Riviera in the Middle East.

Turbomot Marine Engineering LLC (Distributors) with Richard Chapman - Coursemaster Autopilots Hydrive Engineering

The Dubai International Boat Show runs from the 13-17 March. Australian companies represented at the show are; Aqualuma Marine Lighting, Austral Propellers, Bellingham Marine, Boat Bog, Central Coast Marine Installations, Coursemaster Autopilots, GME, HyDrive Engineering, Marine Technologies Australia, Marine Tech Industries Australia, Ocean Media, PolyFlex Group Australia, Pyrotek Noise Control, Riviera Marine, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Seawind Catamarans, Spear Green Design, Stebercraft, Superior Jetties Superyacht Australia, Superyacht Sydney, Supra Boats and VEEM Propellers.