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

Canada – How to Join Irving Shipbuilding Suppy Chain Webinar – Wed, April 25, 2012

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been named Canada's Federal Combat Vessel Fleet Builder for the construction of 6-8 Royal Canadian Navy's Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) and 15 Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) vessels.

For more details and registration click here and contact: Luz Betancur, CS Canada at luz.betancur@trade.gov

Offshore Technology Conference - April 30 May 3, 2012 in Houston

Sign up now for complimentary meetings with buyers and U.S. Embassy Commercial Specialists from 30 countries as well as foreign government oil & gas company procurement seminars. For more details and to register click here

Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition – June 4-8, 2012 in Athens, Greece

A U.S. Commercial Service Certified Trade Fair with providing U.S. companies with a U.S. Pavilion and opportunity to present technologies at an Anti-Piracy Seminar. This exhibition attracts global participation and features ship owners, shipbuilding firms, manufacturers of marine equipment, ship products, and software providers to shipbrokers, insurance and banking firms, port authorities, shipyards, marine pollution products and services. For details click here and contact Ralli, CS Greece at Irene.ralli@trade.gov.

Offshore North Sea- August 28-31, 2012 in Norway

Biannual trade show certified by the U.S. Commercial Service with over 1300 companies exhibiting and 35,000 visitors in 2010 and featuring a USA Pavilion. For details click here and contact: Vidar Keyn, CS Norway at vidar.keyn@trade.gov

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