Organisers of Seatrade Middle East Maritime (SMEM) to be held in Dubai, have highlighted the official unveiling of the region’s first oil spill detection system -as well as the next generation of a multi award winning bow designed to save fuel – as some of the innovations to be showcased at the event this year.
Emma Hamilton, Seatrade Middle East Marketing Manager, said: “The number of exhibitors who will be launching new products this October to help with environmental maritime issues is the most we have ever seen. Environmental issues continue to be a pressing topic and it is fantastic to see both the UAE, and the Middle East maritime industry positioning itself as a pioneer for the development of green technology.”
Making its debut for the first time in the region will be the ‘Rutter Sigma – 6’ oil spill detection system from Sharjah-based Zenar Marine. The technology works in all weather conditions and at a time when the potential impact of an oil spill is most pertinent, this is sure to generate substantial interest during October’s three-day event at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, claim the organisers.
Fuel-efficient technology is one of the industry’s most pressing topics and SMEM exhibitor the Ulstein Group ME will be profiling its next generation X-Bow, a backward sloping bow which helps vessels gain higher speeds with lower resistance and reduced fuel consumption. Launched in 2005, the original patented design reduced fuel consumption by up to 16% through redistributed foreship volume and substantially reduced flare.
SMEM, will take place from 26-28 October at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
