Marine Technology

Oceans span the globe—does your Marine Technology business? Keep your company growing by devising or expanding your international export strategy. From Brazil to China, from Korea to Europe, the opportunities for your marine technology products and services are almost endless.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) Marine Technology team provides international market research, business leads, and promotional events tailored to marine technology companies. Our programs support U.S. product and service exports related to:

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Upcoming Events

Ports and Maritime Technology Trade Mission to India, February 2012

The U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Executive-led Ports and Maritime Trade Mission to India February 20-24, 2011 will help U.S. companies participate in the rapidly expanding opportunities for ports and maritime related sales. Most equipment at India’s more than 200 ports is obsolete. The Indian Government has approved investments of $66 billion in the port sector and $27 billion in the shipping sector to update equipment and increase India’s port capacity from 1 billion tons to 3.2 billion tons by 2020. Companies in cargo handling equipment, port security and maritime technology equipment will have the best chances to find future business from the mission. Free Webinar briefing with Commercial

Officers in Mumbai on Nov 3: For access details go to http://tinyurl.com/3rl6gc2 For more information and to apply for the Trade Mission by the November 18th deadline go to: http://export.gov/trademissions/indiaports2012/ and for questions please contact: David McCormack at 202.482.2833 and E-mail: david.mccormack@trade.gov

Oceanology International - March 13-15, 2012 in London UK

Oceanology International - the world's premier exhibition and conference for the marine science and ocean technology community – is now a US Commercial Service trade show with USA and affiliate MTS Pavillions with complimentary international marketing services available exclusively to U.S. companies.  A limited number of turn-key, first-time exhibitor kiosks are still available. Reserve your booth or kiosk now before they sell out!  All U.S. companies can also benefit from complimentary U.S. Commercial Service support including: pre-show marketing throughout Europe, a USA Pavilion Official Opening event, a U.S. company business briefing, and individualized business counseling. For details on exhibiting at Oceanology International click here and contact Alex Goodman at Reed Exhibitions for USA Pavilion at agoodman@reedexpo.com or tel:  203-840-5641;  for the MTS Pavilion contact Mary Beth Loutinsky at mbloutinsky@gmail.com.  For general questions you can also contact the US Commercial Service Marine Technology team at julia.rauner@trade.gov or tel  858-467-7038      

Archived Webinar: Marine Technology Business Opportunities in Europe
If you missed the September 29th webinar held by U.S. Commercial Service and Reed Exhibitions about the UK's marine technology trends and how to successfully expand your business throughout Europe including through Oceanology International 2012 you can contact Julia Rauner Guerrero at Julia.rauner@trade.gov for complimentary access details. Featured speakers included UK's Society of Maritime Industries Chief Executive, Marine Technology Society, US Commercial Service UK and Reed Exhibitions.

Archived Webinar:  Pleasure Boat, Equipment and Accessory Export Opportunities in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean

In this archived webinar, originally held November 2, 2011, U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists from Spain, Italy, Croatia and the Czech Republic presented valuable pleasure boat market information for U.S. companies that are interested in penetrating these markets.   In addition, CS Brussels expert presents a standards update on the EU requirements for the marine industry. With your registration and payment of $20 fee you will receive a weblink to the recorded version of this webinar and follow up contacts.  To register please visit:   https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q3M   For questions, please contact:  Rebecca Torres at Rebecca.torres@trade.gov and tel:  (727) 893-3128

Archived Webinar: Brazil Shipbuilding

In this archived webinar, originally held June 7, 2011, speakers presented on the revitalization of Brazil's shipbuilding industry and the tremendous opportunities it offers for U.S. firms.   Brazil’s shipbuilding and offshore platform construction and repair facilities growth are driven largely by Petrobras demand. This webinar featured key decision makers from Atlantico Sul Shipyard (Brazil’s largest shipbuilder) and lead experts from the Port of Suape who discussed shipbuilding industry trends and specific procurement opportunities for U.S. companies.  Recorded webinar, presentations and follow up contacts are included.  Fee: $20;  For any questions please contact: Jessica Gordon at Jessica.Gordon@trade.gov Registration:  https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=1QA2