The Ocean 2012 Exhibition to Support Russian Hi-Tech Development

The second International Complex Exhibition of Shipbuilding, Water Resources Use and Exploration «The Ocean 2012» is a unique project, that allows to submit all the aspects of marine activities at one venue, to combine the interests of science and manufacture, but also draw attention of International business community to the latest developments in different spheres of exploration, the use of World Ocean and development of coastal zone.

The exhibition is held under the patronage of Maritime Collegium of the Government of the Russian Federation and Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The aim of the exhibition is to support Russian hi-tech development, extension of the innovative and industrial cooperation with foreign countries.

At the exhibition the leading domestic and foreign companies are presented, operating in various spheres, which are connected with the study, development and use of the ocean, its flora and fauna.

Main sections of the exhibition:

• Shipbuilding and navigation
• Oil and gas production on the continental shelf
• Underwater machinery and equipment
• Oceanology and resources of the ocean
• Water bioresources and aquaculture
• Hydrometeorological support of human activities in the ocean
• Science and education
• Мarine law
• Water sports and recreation

Comprehensive business program of the exhibition is incorporated by the task of development and improvement of market for marine industry, introduction of innovative projects in development of resources of the ocean, development of transport communications, control of ecological situation, emergency situations of natural and technogenic character.

The main topics of round tables and seminars will be devoted to the opportunities of large-capacity shipbuilding in Russia; marine exploration and transportation of carbohydrates, development of continental shelf of Russia, development of Northern sea way, which is of interest for many freighters; new projects and decisions of domestic and foreign banks in lending to the shipbuilding industry; development of coordinated policy on sunken vessels of different time, flooded camps and settlements, port and hydraulic engineering constructions and others.

Besides representatives of business community and science, famous travellers, seafarers, marine painters and other representatives of creative intelligency will take part in the exhibition.

There will be also informative entertainment program for visitors of the exhibition, including competitions and immersion under water in the pool, which will be installed in the exhibition hall.

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Source: theocean, April 6, 2012