World Maritime Week launches in Bilbao
- Commercial, Education & Training, Environment, Fishing, Luso-Hispanic, Offshore & Energy, Ports & Logistics, Shipbuilding & Ship Repair, Shipping
- 12th February 2019
Bilbao Exhibition Centre has opened its doors today for the launch of World Maritime Week 2019. The show runs from February 12 to 14 hosting four separate maritime events under one banner – Sinaval, Eurofishing, FuturePort and Marine Energy Week. More than 35 shipowners and shipyards are due to attend the three-day celebration, which welcomes
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