Under the patronage of Minister of Transport H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar is set to host the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition on February 4-5, 2025, at the Sheraton Doha Hotel and Resort.
Key Focus Areas:
- Safe and Sustainable Shipping: Exploring strategies to enhance safety and sustainability within the maritime sector.
- Digitalisation in Maritime Industry: Discussing the integration of digital technologies to improve operational efficiency.
- Energy Transition and LNG’s Role: Examining the shift towards cleaner energy sources, with a focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- Financing Advanced Fleets: Addressing the financial aspects of developing technologically advanced and environmentally friendly fleets.
Organisers and Sponsors:
The event is hosted by the Ministry of Transport and organised in partnership with Mwani Qatar and Seatrade Maritime. Notable sponsors include:
- Founding Strategic Partner: Mwani Qatar
- Telecom Sponsor: Ooredoo
- Main Sponsors: Qatar Free Zones Authority, Milaha, and QTerminals Group
- Diamond Sponsor: Nakilat
- Platinum Sponsors: ABS and Invest Qatar
- Gold Sponsors: DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register (LR), MSC Qatar, MEDLOG, and Genesis Marine Services
- Silver Sponsor: Mowasalat (Karwa)
Strategic Objectives:
The conference aims to align with Qatar’s strategic plans to develop the maritime transportation industry by:
- Facilitating discussions on digitisation, sustainability, and energy transition.
- Highlighting global technologies in maritime transportation for potential adoption by national companies.
- Contributing to the Ministry of Transport’s strategic plan to position Qatar as a regional trade and logistics hub.
Najla Al Jaber, from the Ministry of Transport, emphasized that hosting this event supports the ministry’s strategic objectives, particularly in areas like digitisation, sustainability, and clean energy transition.
The Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition is poised to be a significant platform for industry experts, decision-makers, and stakeholders to collaborate on advancing the maritime sector’s future.
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