Vinashin Chief Business Officer Nguyen Quoc Anh said at a recent press briefing that the bi-annual event will draw over 300 companies with two-thirds being international giants from developed shipbuilding countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway.

On March 18, there will be symposiums on opportunities and challenges for cooperation between Vietnam and the international community in the industry and on the vision for a green maritime industry.

The exhibition on shipping, marine technology and transportation is also expected to witness the signing of a number of contracts by enterprises.