Maritime exhibition Europort is not just for the things that float. This year's edition of Europort will also feature a special area for visitors to focus on the challenging tasks undertaken by diving, inspection and salvage companies. 

Technology has been a driving force in the underwater market with diving materials, tools, communication devices, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and many other products propelling safer, faster and more efficient ways of working under the surface of the ocean. The Underwater Works Pavilion will focus on innovations in the sector, with special attention for drones, ROVs and digital technology. The pavilion will feature its own large dive tank so that exhibitors can do product demonstrations in its natural environment. 

In addition to diving, inspection and salvage companies, the Underwater Works Pavilion will also include service providers, manufacturers, designers and materials suppliers involved in this line of work.

Europort

Europort is a bi-annual maritime exhibition that takes place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The event also includes an extensive conference programme. This year, Europort takes place from 5-8 November. Some 27,000 visitors and 1100 exhibiting companies are expected.

Picture by Petty Officer 1st Class Charles, US Navy.