The Maritime Calendar
15th Middle East Technology Forum for Refining & Petrochemicals (ME-TECH)
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: The 2024 edition of ME-TECH will take place this coming May in Dubai. Firmly established as a Premier Technical Downstream event in the Middle East, our objective remains unchanged; to help connect the refining & petrochemical community to address, exchange and identify solutions to the pressing challenges being faced by the downstream industry sector.
The energy sector finds itself at an interesting crossroads - there is no shying away from the transition and our decarbonisation objectives but at the same time there is also the continued need for the traditional hydrocarbon industry to supply; secure, affordable and low carbon high value products. The downstream industry plays a crucial role in providing, in a responsible manner, the energy demand across the globe.
In the GCC region, refiners are looking to expand with further integration with petrochemicals - meaning better optimisation, more efficient operations, with wider range of products - all taking into account new quality constraints, the energy transition and long-term sustainability.
The 14th edition of ME-TECH will have a highly informative format with content tailored by our expert downstream consultants and our esteemed Advisory Committee - addressing key industry challenges and presenting the latest technologies, case studies and best practices to help the region's refiners & petrochemicals producers to adapt to new market and industry realities.
BTA AGM & Conference 2025
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: BTA AGM, Conference & Dinner 2025
90th Anniversary.
Belfast 6-7 May 2025
Location – Belfast Harbour Commissioners and Titanic Hotel
6th: Golf Day and Pre-Conference Dinner
7th: AGM and Conference
More details to follow soon.
Canada Gas & LNG Exhibition and Conference 2025
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: The Canada Gas and Exhibition & Conference will position Canada as an LNG export ready energy provider while accelerating our path to net zero, fostering international and domestic economic security, and empowering indigenous communities.
Global Maritime Decarbonisation Summit 2025
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: COLLABORATING TO DRIVE THE GLOBAL DECARBONISATION OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
The maritime industry has been slow to act on decarbonization despite IMO30 and IMO50 targets, but with non-compliance carrying financial penalties starting in 2025 due to EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime impacting all large ships operating in Europe, and we look to spring 2025 as IMO are set to release their midterm measures, the urgency is now undeniable. These regulations force immediate action, but individual stakeholders can’t tackle alone.
Over the past decade, we’ve built a strong community through the LNG Bunkering and Future Fuels Global Summit, and as the industry’s focus on decarbonisation intensifies, we’ve expanded our scope to reflect this shift. The Global Maritime Decarbonisation Summit will now encompass not only the original LNG brand and community, but also will include a methanol, ammonia and other alternatives event, alongside a broader stream on digitalization and decarbonisation beyond the fuel.
IBC 2025
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: The International Bunker Conference (IBC) has gained the reputation as the best forum for discussing all the complexities of the bunker industry.
Previous IBCs have focused on the industry milestones and challenges, like fuel quality development, SOx and NOx emissions through MARPOL Annex VI and the consequences and opportunities arising from new regulations.
From 2023 the EU has firmly put itself in the forefront of maritime regulations and we dove in to the consequences in IBC 43 in 2024. What now?
IBC 44 will be taking a look at new fuel availability, focusing on all potential fuel types, the timelines, challenges and not least the opportunities.
Is the green shift slowing down, or are we on the right track?
IBC 2025 navigating our energy options, turning challenges in to opportunities.
IMDEX Asia 2025
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: As Asia's leading naval and maritime defence event, IMDEX Asia has mustered the world’s naval elite and the finest fleets of maritime innovations. Since its inaugural edition in 1997, the maritime and defence exhibition has steered forward at the helm of the industry, becoming a platform for businesses of the sea to debut its latest vessels, systems and technologies. With established conferences and real-time discussions on maritime security, IMDEX Asia continues to draw a plethora of global leaders and distinguished guests for each edition.
THE UK GROUP AT IMDEX ASIA 2025
SMI will be organising and managing a UK Pavilion at IMDEX Asia 2025. UK companies are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to maximise their presence at the event.
If you are interested in joining us, please complete the form below to register your early interest and stay up to date with the latest information on the UK Group at IMDEX Asia 2025.
Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition 2025
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: MEPEC is the definitive event in the Middle East for process engineering, offering a platform for leaders to engage with the dynamic challenges and promising opportunities within the field. Designed to be a forum for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas, technologies, and the sharing of experiences and best practices among peers, it's a driving force toward a more efficient, secure, and prosperous process engineering industry. Additionally, it serves as a crucial junction where industry connects with academic institutions and research and development centers, fostering collaboration under a single roof. With a core focus on pivotal industries, such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, and utilities, MEPEC is at the forefront of shaping the future of process engineering.
Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum’s Conference and Exhibition
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: Τhe 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum’s Conference and Exhibition will be held in Heraklion, Crete, taking place on May 6-7, 2025. Crete is Greece’s largest island and one of its most popular and long-established tourism and cruise destinations and Heraklion is the island’s major city and a significant air and sea hub. Heraklion port is the island’s biggest port and serves as both a homeport and transit port with immense growth potential and is expected to welcome some 225 calls in 2024.
The impressive rebound of cruise tourism in the post-pandemic years has enabled the industry to resume its dynamic growth trajectory. For ports and destinations, as well as for service providers, the return to normality has been a slower and more complicated process.
At the same time, there has been a great deal of press coverage relating to over-tourism in a number of cities and destinations throughout the Mediterranean. Is this a new reality that the tourism industry must come to terms with or is it actually a phenomenon of circumstantial overcrowding or even limited to specific locations? Can the cruise sector effectively help mitigate overcrowding in some of the marquee destinations that seem to be most affected?
Apart from this crucial debate, cruise executives and key destination stakeholders will have the opportunity to examine ways to secure a sustainable future for ultra popular destinations, as well as seek a cooperative approach towards introducing cruise passengers to new or emerging destinations with marquee potential. Μore nearby destination alternatives will add scheduling flexibility, as well as travel experience value and passenger satisfaction. Among alternative destinations some could be raised to marquee status, as there are still many bypassed Mediterranean gems that deserve to be given the chance to evolve commercially, develop adequate infrastructures and share the benefits.
Further to the above, topics to be discussed during the Forum’s 2-Day Conference will include destination sustainability, destination marketing and delivery, guest immersion and satisfaction, overcrowding, new destination entries, port infrastructure, “green” practices and solutions, effective berth allocation solutions and daily caps on arrivals.
CLIA will again be actively involved in the Forum, together with senior cruise line executives and industry decision makers with extensive knowledge and operational knowhow of the Mediterranean will also be attending the event. During the Conference, speakers will share their thoughts and address issues common throughout the whole of this destination-rich region.
The event’s busy exhibition floor will serve as the platform for the region’s destinations and stakeholders to meet with itinerary planners, while new infrastructure projects and port investments currently in full swing will be showcased to the cruise industry. Cruise executives from the major cruise lines will again be attending, keen to meet with both established and new destinations, keen to capitalise on the repaid growth of the industry.
Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East
May. 6. 2025→
Event description: Established in 2008, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East has become the industry's meeting point for maritime professionals in the MENA region. The three-day event features a diverse trade show, informative conference tracks and an abundance of strategic networking opportunities.
This year, the event will physically return to Dubai with a innovative digital component, enabling all attendees to capitalise on the benefits of this important gathering.
2025 API/AFPM Spring Operating Practices Symposium
May. 7. 2025→
40th International Scientific & Expert Meeting of Gas Professionals
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: Croatian Gas Center Ltd. and Croatian Gas Association, member of te International Gas Union (IGU), proudly announce the jubilee 40th International Scientific & Expert Meeting of Gas Professionals, which will be held from 7th to 9th of May, 2025 in Opatija, Croatia.
One of the best-known three-day international gas conferences & exhibitions in Central and South-East Europe will once again gather 500 distinguished gas and energy experts and managers from various gas companies and institutions as well as 40 exhibitors from 20 and more countries who will discuss the current gas and energy topics. Conference will cover a number of current issues relevant to the gas economy and energy industry that stretch along the entire natural gas chain as well as the key issue that will determine the development of natural gas markets in the near future.
In addition to verbal presentations of scientific and professional papers on conference topics and technical and commercial presentations of individual companies, a poster session will be held, featuring papers by numerous experts from different energy sectors. Participation on the congress provides about 15 school hours of scientific and professional education on the subject of gas, energy sources, fundamentals of technical regulations as well as thermo-technical systems and facilities.
The conference will be followed by the Gas Equipment and Technology Exhibition which will bring together many local and foreign exhibitors, mainly manufacturers and dealers of gas equipment, as well as many other renowned companies which will present its advanced technical solutions for the gas and energy industry.
Decarbonising Shipping Conference 2025
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: Register for this event
Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General & Director of Regulatory at BIMCO, will be speaking at the Decarbonising Shipping Conference, sharing insights on the process, potential challenges, and how the agreement is likely to impact shipping and global trade in the coming years.
2050-plan in the making at IMO
What are the next steps after MEPC hopefully as planned in the second week of April has approved IMO’s long-term GHG reduction plan aiming for net zero emissions in 2050.
Decarbonizing Shipping 2025
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: Meet and get inspired by the most influential companies and stakeholders who shape and drive the decarbonization of the global shipping industry.
The one-day conference provides a unique opportunity to learn how standard-setting carriers, operators, engine makers, bunker companies and customers contribute to the decarbonization of shipping – through new technologies, new fuels and new strategies.
Efforts to curb emissions have taken an important leap forward with the entry into force of IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator, the CII regulation and EU’s ETS system, requiring the industry to purchase allowances to cover its CO2-emissions.
With the results backed from the crucial MEPC meeting, April 7 to 11 2025, the shipping industry will gain the certainty of the long-term GHG reduction goal it has requested for years. As a best case scenario.
However, carriers from all nations flying all flags also have to comply with yet another piece of GHG regulation adding to the rules already imposed: CII, ETS and EUFuel Maritime.
With the participation of some of the largest and most influential companies of the entire maritime industry, Decarbonizing Shipping 2025, takes stock of a sector operating under a vast number of climate rules. A burden to some, a commercial advantage to others, a challenge to all.
The first conference was held in September 2021.
Future Energy Asia Exhibition & Summit 2025
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: Taking place from 7-9 May 2025 in Bangkok, Future Energy Asia, co-located with Future Mobility Asia, is the premier annual gathering dedicated to reshaping Southeast Asia’s energy landscape.
Now in its seventh successful year, Future Energy Asia offers unparalleled opportunities for showcasing technological advancements, facilitating strategic partnerships, and exploring investment opportunities that promote economic prosperity and energy security across the region.
The exhibitions, supported by multi-stream conferences, will gather and inspire policymakers, industry leaders, and technology innovators from across the globe to forge a path towards an integrated and resilient energy future.
Join the global energy industry gathering to shape the energy transition, leading Asia on this journey through the opportunities of Asia - driving economic prosperity, enhancing energy security, and ensuring sustainable development for all.
Future Mobility Asia 2025
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: Now in its fourth successful year, Future Mobility Asia, co-located with Future Energy Asia, is being held in Bangkok from 7-9 May 2025, representing a beacon for change and platform for innovation in the heart of Southeast Asia.
The Future Mobility Asia exhibition serves as a platform to revolutionise the transportation of people and goods, presenting solutions that enhance efficiency, convenience, and environmental sustainability.
Centred on smart transportation and clean mobility solutions aimed at tackling global mobility challenges, this event champions sustainable transportation alternatives, marking the dawn of a new era in mobility.
The exhibitions, supported by multi-stream conferences, will gather and inspire policymakers, industry leaders, and technology innovators from across the globe to forge a path towards an integrated and resilient future.
I Exist Too 2025 Malta - Humanising The Maritime Industry
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: We believe in a maritime industry where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. We bring together leading voices - professionals, academics and human rights advocates to champion - inclusion.
Our vision is a maritime industry where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
As demonstrated in 2023 with the inaugural I Exist Too forum, we do not just talk. We take action. We raise awareness, advocate for change, and work to create a more inclusive future for all seafarers.
Marine Energy Wales Conference 2025
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: The annual Marine Energy Wales Conference is an essential gathering point where industry experts, researchers, and enthusiasts come together to deliberate on the pressing issues and opportunities within the marine energy sector.
Attending gives you the chance to be at the forefront of the latest trends, technological advancements, and policy developments that are shaping the marine energy landscape in Wales and globally.
Our conference offers inspiring and carefully curated sessions, as well as a packed exhibition hall; providing you the opportunity to:
Connect with key players in the sector
Raise your profile with policy and political decision-makers
Identify funding and investment opportunities
Show off your latest products and services
Learn about new insights and trends
MEW2024 welcomed 400 delegates from across the sector.
The annual Marine Energy Wales Conference is an essential gathering point where industry experts, researchers, and enthusiasts come together to deliberate on the pressing issues and opportunities within the marine energy sector.
Attending gives you the chance to be at the forefront of the latest trends, technological advancements, and policy developments that are shaping the marine energy landscape in Wales and globally.
Our conference offers inspiring and carefully curated sessions, as well as a packed exhibition hall; providing you the opportunity to:
Connect with key players in the sector
Raise your profile with policy and political decision-makers
Identify funding and investment opportunities
Show off your latest products and services
Learn about new insights and trends
Middle East Oilfield Chemicals 2025
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: Welcome to the Middle East Oilfield Chemicals 2025 Exhibition & Conference, where leading chemical suppliers and manufacturers will meet with global E&P companies in Dubai to explore the next generation of oilfield chemicals for oil and gas production.
Oilfield chemicals are essential for the recovery of hydrocarbons and include specialist chemicals such as corrosion and scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, chemical tracers, and scavengers, as these chemicals are added into the production phase to achieve optimum performance and enhance the effectiveness of the oil recovery.
MTB Aviation Asia
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: MTB – ‘Meet the Buyer’ is a programme of one-to-one appointments between Technical Purchasing Managers, Materials Managers, Supply Chain Managers & Senior Buyers from the Asia-Pacific Airline Community, including Low-Cost, Emerging & Regional Airlines, together with Supplier Companies from all areas of the Aviation Industry.
NN Logistica
May. 7. 2025→
Event description: We are the largest river fair in Latin America.
Navegistic Navalshore Amazônia is the result of the merger of the Navegistic Manaus and Navalshore Amazônia fairs, both held in their first edition in 2023.
The first edition of the two river fairs held in Manaus brought together 110 exhibitors and more than 300 national and international brands.
In addition to the exhibitions, courses, workshops and conferences were offered free of charge. There were 40 lectures, bringing together representatives from academia, business entities, the government, the Brazilian Navy and exhibiting companies.
The sum of the two ventures makes Navegistic Navalshore Amazônia the largest river fair in Latin America, hosting the most important national and international companies that provide services or products related to waterways, such as the naval industry, logistics, intermodal, nautical and agribusiness.
Digital Ship Athens 2025
May. 8. 2025→
Event description:
SPECIAL THEME FOR 2025 – DATA MANAGEMENT AND SITUATION AWARENESS
We all know the big themes in shipping are decarbonisation, maintaining reliable IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, and improving safety and efficiency. And digital technology has a big role to play in all of these.
We will look at how we can do it better at Digital Ship Athens – by splitting up the challenge into ‘data management’ and ‘situation awareness’.
DECARBONISATION - how do we manage all the data about emissions so that the right people can have the information in front of them to make decisions about decarbonisation, or to verify that a ship is compliant?
IT INFRASTRUCTURE - what data would help us best determine that our IT infrastructure and communications systems are running reliably and securely and at minimum cost, and help us make appropriate decisions?
SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY - what data would best help us keep on top of safety of operations, ensure crew have the training they need, the vessel is well maintained, and help staff determine what action to take?
Also in navigation - what data best helps navigators ensure safety and make good judgements?
AI is part of all of this – we can run AI better on well managed data, and we use AI to help provide insights and support situation awareness.
ESPO Conference 2025
May. 8. 2025→
Event description: ESPO’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
We hope you had an incredible time at this year's ESPO Conference in Paris! Get ready for even more excitement, because we're thrilled to invite you to Thessaloniki for the 2025 edition, happening on May 8th and 9th. Don't miss out on the next unforgettable experience!
Funding Short Sea Shipping 8
May. 8. 2025→
Event description: The Mare Forum online roundtables are dynamic arenas for exchanging ideas and lively debate.
They attract a high-level audience of executives from the shipping, trade, banking, and maritime services sectors, who value the open format and candid discussions.
These events bring together top decision-makers and leaders who actively engage in forward-looking dialogues about the future of shipping, trade patterns, logistics, geopolitics, the energy transition and security, decarbonization, investments and ship finance, human capital needs, and more.
The upcoming 8th edition on Funding Short Sea Shipping will adopt a holistic roundtable approach, featuring a diverse group of prominent local and international maritime industry leaders. They will share insights, exchange ideas, and work collaboratively to address pressing questions and shape future strategies.
Oslo International Boat Show
May. 8. 2025→
Event description: Sjøen for Alle, Oslo International Boat Show, takes place from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th May 2025. For the first time in many years the Sjøen for Alle will take place outdoors, taking place at Kadettangen, Sandvika, as a return to the roots of the show which first took place in 1956.
At the Princess display you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an exceptional standard of craftmanship, from the state-of-the-art engineering to meticulously designed bespoke furniture, all hand-crafted in our brand home of Plymouth and discover the range of Princess luxury motor yachts and sports yachts.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sjøen for Alle 2025.
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