Final preparations are being put in place by the UK Docks’ team for the most important industry exhibition in the company’s calendar this year.
The prestigious annual Seawork Exhibition in Southampton draws in marine industry professionals from across the globe and UK Docks will be part of it with an exhibit stand alongside long-term partners, propulsion providers Brunvoll AS.
Throughout the year, UK Docks attends dozens of exhibitions but Seawork is one of the few at which the company actively and annually exhibits.
UK Docks managing director Jonathan Wilson, said: “Seawork is Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition and over the years it has been a great way of putting what we do in the shop window.
“It’s very important the markets know what it is you do and what you can provide and that’s especially true of a company like UK Docks which operates out of multiple bases and provides such a wide range of services.”
“Being part of Seawork allows us to go into detail about our services nationally and our ability to operate internationally.
The UK Docks stand, alongside Brunvoll AS is always a popular destination site for Seawork visitors
This year, Seawork takes place between Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13th and will have the honour of marking its 25th anniversary with a visit from Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, who will officially open the exhibition at the Mayflower Park in Southampton.
The UK Docks delegation will be led by Ben Mason, portfolio manager based at Victoria Quay and director David Barley, based at Endeavour Quay, both in Gosport.
Ben said: “Seawork is always a good opportunity for the company to showcase our capabilities and UK Docks has had a great start to the year winning multiple defence contracts, so we are excited to be at the exhibition this year”
“Seawork is a great place to do business and it is rare to find so many stakeholders all in the one place, all looking to network and develop the profiles of their organisations.
UK Docks’ exhibition stand is at E18/E19 and is 10 metres by four metres and two-and-a-half metres high, and alongside Brunvoll AS, makes the pitch a destination site in the venue.
David said: “We always enjoy taking part, our stand is very open plan and this year we have designed it so that it is modern, colourful, informative and comfortable so that we can host, entertain and have meaningful discussions with current and potential clients, suppliers and partners alike”
“So it’s a great place to meet and share knowledge, as well as promoting the work you do, which, in terms of Endeavour Quay, will be particularly focused around work boats following our recent success with winning an MoD contract, as well as a variety of other boats up to 50 metres.
“Apart from that, it’s an excellent profile-raising awareness event for us centred around our five yards, showing the variety of boats and ships we provide services for, with the aim of growing our customer base.”