The flagship event of the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) namely, the Maldives Marine Expo returns with its 8th edition in conjunction with ADEX Maldives on the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th of March 2023 at Central Park, Hulhumalé. The signing ceremony of Marine Expo, with sponsors and partners was held on February 12, 2023 at Maagiri Hotel, Malé.

The event was attended by the Executive Board Members of National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), sponsors and partners, special invitees and the media.

Sponsors and partners included: Housing Development Corporation Pvt Ltd (HDC) as Official Host, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC) as Main Sponsor, Gulf Craft Maldives as Co-sponsor, Hawks Pvt Ltd as Official Fuels Supplier, Al Shaali Marine as Official Boat Building Partner, Hassan Marine Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd as Official Product Partner, Honda Marine / Marine Vibes as Official Marine Engine Partner, Ocean Group as Official Watersports Partner, Marine Equipment as Official Supplier, Itajai India as Official Diving Equipment Supplier, SriLankan Airlines as Official Airline Partner, Beehive Hotel and Maagiri Hotel as Accommodation Partners, Allied Insurance Company of the Maldives as Official Insurance Partner, Clean2Gleam (Happy Market) as Official Boat Cleaning Product, Damas as Official Marine Paint, Cleantech as Hygiene Partner, Graphite as Printing Partner, M7 as Publishing Partner, Shott Beverage as Coffee Partner, Rauch Brand (Happy Market) as Beverage Partner, Maldives Moments and Official Events as Sound and Light Partners, One Online as Media Partner, IMTM as Media Partner, Minoos as Media Partner, The islandchief as Official Tabloid Partner, Maldives Business Network as Photograhpy and Videography Partner and G Live as Broadcasting Partner. Supporting partners included the Ministry of Transport and  Civil Aviation, Business Center Corporation (BCC), Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), SME and Entrepreneur Federation of Maldives (SEFM) and Maldives Association of Tourism Industry. 

Marine Expo organised by Medium Pvt Ltd is the longest running and the largest commercial event in the Maldives for the marine industry. The event will host all the prominent boat builders, engine brands, international marine brands, watersports and dive brands participating. The show features multiple opportunities for both participants and visitors to engage in, such as; new product launches, product highlights sessions, boat & equipment display and showcase area, marine foods area for local seafood tasting and product showcase, informative panel discussions about crucial topics in the industry, commercial activities, etc.

This year’s Marine Expo will be held on a greater scale compared to the previous years with more international and local exhibitors. Recently, international interest in the Maldives marine industry in luxury boating, luxury transportation, and watersports equipment has further expanded the horizons of the marine industry.