Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2022

16 - 18 March 2022
Marina Bay Sands | Singapore

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) is a biennial exhibition in the globally important market of Singapore.  The Singapore market is very strong and influential with yards, owners and management companies all based locally.  This exhibition draws in visitors from the surrounding region so expect to see attendees from Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.  It is particularly strong in showcasing the latest marine equipment, products and services as well as incorporating workboat and offshore technology and services. 

Reasons to attend:

• Leading shipbuilders, and refit yards from all over Asia will be at the show
• Ship owners, Operators and Ship managers visit the show with their procurement teams
• 17^th edition of the show
• A true maritime exhibition supported by conferences and seminars

Added Value of the UK Pavilion:

Following discussions with the exhibition organisers, the following Pavilion entitlements will apply for companies participating under the SMI Pavilion:

• Free buyers/ visitor invitation flyers
• Complimentary invitation to “APM 2022 Exhibitors Reception Night”
• Complimentary company listing and write-up in Show Preview
• Company listing 100 words write-up in Show Directory
• Nomination of up to 20 Event Hosted Buyers (EHB) (subject to selection by Committee)
• APM will be running a Hosted Buyers Programme again
• Media information contact point for assistance with press releases

The UK Group at APM:

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the organiser for the UK Group. Companies are hereby invited to join the UK Group.

The advantages of joining the UK Group are:

• SMI as the group organiser, deals direct with the APM 2022 exhibition organisers, co-ordinates payments, appoints agents and stand contractors, coordinated shipping, briefs the exhibitors, etc.
• Participants exhibit as a co-located Group in the UK pavilion with strong visual UK branding which attracts visitors and international delegations.
• SMI engages with DIT to create networking opportunities and profile for the group.

The UK Pavilion is located in a prime location in the exhibition hall and each stand will be finished to a high standard with strong visual UK branding.  Each stand will be carpeted and fitted with information counter, arm chair, round table, basket, power points and spotlights.

Graphics

The cost of the production of the backwall graphic and logo on your information counter is included in your stand.  Advantages for you include:

• Professionally produced graphic which enhances the presentation of your company
• Cost saving by not needing to produce graphics in the UK and ship to Singapore
• Reduced burden on staff in terms of stand build

If you would like graphics on the 1 meter high dividing sidewall there will be a fee of £110 for each sidewall (2 meter long graphic).

Artwork

You will only need to supply artwork for your backwall which is typically a high-resolution pdf format.  Your logo should be an .ai or .eps file so it does not pixelate in a larger size.

Stand Sizes, Positions

The minimum stand size is 9m² however larger stand sizes are available at your request. If you wish to exhibit on a corner stand, please make your request at the time of booking. Corner stands will be available in strict order of booking, while we will do our best to fulfil any requests; locations cannot always be guaranteed and are strictly first-come, first-served.

Cost of Participating

Stand in UK pavilion (minimum 9 sqm) including backwall graphic production, logo on information counter, furniture, carpets, lights etc as per the entitlement table.

• 9 square metres - £4,705
• 12 square metres - £6,100
• 15 square metres - £7,600
• 18 square metres - £9,100

 SMI Management Fee

• Member rate - £775 ex UK VAT (£930 inc VAT)
• Non-member rate - £980 ex UK VAT (£1,176 inc VAT)

Department of International Trade (DIT) Funding

The DIT has launched its new Internationalisation Fund which is available to eligible businesses in England to improve international trade performance through co-investment in approved activity. The Fund is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and runs from December 2020 to early 2023. Funding is available to support SME participation in International Trade Fairs.  Exclusions apply.  Further details can be found here.  

APM is also supported via the DIT’s UK Tradeshow Programme. If you are a UK based SME and wish to apply for grants to offset some exhibitor costs at the event, please use the 'New Application' link provided here. The deadline for applications is 19 January 2022.

 ​​​​​To secure your space, please register here.