Shipping Technology, Training Systems Companies From Russia See Dubai Emerging As Regional Training Hub

Leading shipping technology and training systems providers from Russia, today said that Dubai is gradually emerging as the crew training hub for global shipping lines from the Middle East and North Africa region as it would provide a cost-effective option compared to the Far East and Europe.
Terming it a vital development adding value to the Dubai's hub status in the regional shipping industry, representatives of Russian companies who will be taking part at the upcoming Ship & Port Arabia 2005 during September 3-5 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC), said that many shipping companies are now opting to train their crew within the region itself as part of streamlining costs.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Andrey Ilyin, Managing Director, Transas Middle East said: "The focus on Dubai as a crew training hub signifies the increasing importance of the emirate as the focal point in the regional shipping industry. Once Dubai Maritime City is completely operational, this trend will continue to pick up further, adding value to Dubai's proposition to the global shipping industry."
"Many ship owners who used to prefer sending their crew for training to the Far East and Europe earlier are realizing that it is not a cost-effective way of upgrading skills since Dubai is making such facilities available right at the doorstep of their operations," he added.
The Transas Group is one of the companies with base in Russia taking part at the Ship & Port Arabia 2005, apart from a host of Russian companies, keen to tap the growing demand for shipping technology systems in the region's market. Transas is a globally leading supplier of a wide range of software, integrated solutions and hardware technologies for the aviation and marine transportation industry, including both on-board and shore-based applications. The company has a regional base in Dubai which caters to the regional market.
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"We are one of the leading providers of marine onboard equipment and onboard systems globally and we are confident of the regional market with demand for technology and training systems on the upswing. Through our participation at the Ship & Port Arabia 2005, we expect to showcase ourselves as a global company with an array of cutting-edge product line-up," Mr. Andrei said.
The Russian companies taking part at the Ship & Port Arabia 2005 include Zavod Hydromechanizaciy specializing in dredging systems, anchor chains producer Krasny Yakor Ltd, Sealing Materials Plant Ltd., Vneshtorggermetik Ltd., ProfiExpo, etc.
Commenting on the Russian participation at the Ship & Port Arabia 2005, Mr. Satish Khanna, General Manager, Al Fajer Information & Services said: "There is tremendous untapped potential for trade between Russian and the UAE and the region in general and the participation of the Russian companies at the exhibition comes in this context. We are confident that the expo will offer a robust platform to increase trade and economic engagement further, particularly in the shipping industry."
"We have conceived Ship & Port Arabia 2005 as a unique show focusing on next generation marine technology and services since these are key areas of the shipping industry. Technology plays a salient role in global shipping industry now and we are confident the show has the very best of these cutting-edge products and services showcased. The expo also covers ship building, shipyards, ports, logistics, engineering among others presenting a broad spectrum of the industry to the visitor," he said.
Ship &Port Arabia 2005 supported by Dubai Ports Authority, Saudi Port Authority, Ras Al Khaimah Port, Abu Dhabi Port Authority, and Sharjah Port Authority, will serve as a one-stop platform for trade and technology updates across the entire spectrum of the maritime industry.
"Ship & Port Arabia 2005 will also present a robust platform for small and medium shipping systems and technology providers to reach out to the regional market and enhance their presence. The show will allow participants to develop contacts and make further inroads into the future," Mr. Khanna added.
Ship&Port Arabia 2005 will also feature a `Dubai Shipping & Logistics Conference 2005', organized by the Dubai Shipping Agents Association. Experts and the top brass of leading shipping companies will deliberate on latest technologies, market trends and growth patterns at these conferences.
Ship & Port Arabia 2005 will also see participation from Germany, Korea, Greece, Saudi, Iran, UK, USA to name a few. The exhibition has the support of the Dubai Shipping Agents Association and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).