Mumbai, Jun 1 (Agency) Informa Markets in India, in collaboration with Hamburg Messe und Congress, on Wednesday inaugurated an exhibition for the shipping and maritime industry, INMEX SMM India, at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Bandra-Kurla Complex area of Mumbai. The inaugural ceremony of 12th edition of INMEX India 2022 was marked by the presence of retired Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad (Indian Navy), chairman and managing director of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India Undertaking; Sabyasachi Hajara, INMEX SMM India Advisory chair & former CMD, Shipping Corporation of India; Mr Bernd Aufderheide, president and chief executive officer of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH; Mr Andrew Williams, executive vice president, Informa Markets, and Yogesh Mudras, managing director, Informa Markets in India.
The trade fair brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials on a common platform to discuss and showcase global and Indian shipping trends and technologies. This year’s edition saw participation from Shipping and Maritime sector, including Mitsubishi, Suzuki Marine, Exalto Emirates, Moloobhoys, Chowgule Group, Aries Technical Sales & Service Pvt Ltd, Indian Register of Shipping, Indian Navy, Teignbridge Propellers, Vulkan Technologies, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd and Scania, amongst others. “The government has envisioned Maritime India Vision 2030 by allocating Rs 1,709.50 crore to the Ministry of Shipping for developing infrastructure and facilities and INMEX SMM India 2022 will be a catalyst for the growth of this sector, which is set to expand at a much faster pace,” said Mudras of Informa Markets in India after inauguration of the event.