The 3rd Oceanology Asia 2025 (OA 2025) will take place from October 22-24, 2025, at the Shanghai International Procurement Exhibition Center. This premier marine technology event is expected to attract over 200 exhibitors from the global marine industry and more than 5,000 experts and representatives from marine technology sectors. The exhibition will facilitate communication through displays, forums, and procurement matchmaking. Concurrently, the "International Marine Technology Conference and OA General Assembly" will address current hot topics, supporting natural resource initiatives and advancing marine power development.
20+ countries, comprehensive global market insights
The OA 2024 Marine Exhibition attracted renowned exhibitors and professionals from the marine industry across countries such as Pakistan, Denmark, France, South Korea, Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and China. The OA 2025 Marine Exhibition, as a professional and international brand event, is expected to draw industry participants from over 20 countries and regions, facilitating global connections in the marine sector.
Over 200 exhibitors, focusing on cutting-edge innovations.
Exhibition Scope
Application Areas
The marine technology industry encompasses the entire supply chain of equipment manufacturing, supporting vendors, technical services, engineering contracting, and scientific research, including:
- Marine information and communication systems
- Marine observation and monitoring
- Satellite remote sensing
- Unmanned vehicles (underwater robots, gliders, unmanned vessels)
- Marine exploration and geophysical services
- Marine resource development and deep-sea mining
- Marine ecological protection and restoration
- Marine pollution control
- Marine biochemistry
- Offshore wind energy
- Offshore construction platforms
- Ports and shipping
- Marine renewable energy
- Marine search and rescue operations
- Consulting, financial, and insurance services
- Other marine technology services
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Marine service providers
Oceanography
Deep-sea science
Optics
Marine chemistry
Hydrography
Navigation and positioning
Marine biology
Sedimentology
Communications
Geophysics
Marine geology
Acoustics
Diving
Dredging
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Equipment manufacturers
Navigation devices and instruments
Meteorological monitoring equipment
Observation instruments
Software systems
Communication devices
Sampling apparatus
Subsea engineering equipment
Platforms: Autonomous underwater vehicles, ROVs, and buoys
Automation and intelligent operation devices
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Supporting manufacturers
Photography and videography equipment
Tide and water level gauges
Filters
Valves
Echo sounders
Vibration detection systems
Magnetic materials and magnetometers
Compasses
Industrial sensors
Connectors
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Industrial slip ring systems
Hydrological instruments
Remote sensing equipment
Optical couplers
Connecting pipes
Technical and metrology systems
Laser measurement and inspection tools
Cables
Advanced marine materials
Marine corrosion and protection technologies
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Marine engineering contractor
Environmental consulting
Consultant
Offshore operations contracting
Financial and insurance services
Marine scientific research
Research institutions
Academic project teams and laboratories
Previous exhibitors (partial)
Over 5,000 industry professionals, precisely identifying business opportunities.
Scope of Visit:
- Relevant agencies of the Ministry of Natural Resources
- Relevant agencies of the Ministry of Transport's Maritime Bureau
- Administrative units for ocean observation, monitoring, surveying, and mapping
- Marine engineering
- Navigation and positioning
- Research and development
- Marine renewable energy
- Marine communications
- Financial and insurance services
- Marine meteorology
- Offshore contracting
- Marine mineral development
- Marine scientific research
- Domestic and international marine-related educational and research institutions
- Domestic and international industry associations and media
- Subsea engineering (contracting)
- Education, training, and research
- Deep-sea transportation
- Marine oil and gas exploration and production
- Ports
- Drilling
- Oceanography
- Shipbuilding and repair
- Aquaculture
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Previous attendees came from various organizations.
Ocean Research Institute | Ministry of Natural Resources Fourth Ocean Research Institute | East China Sea Bureau | South China Sea Bureau | North China Sea Bureau | East China Sea Ecological Center | East China Sea Survey Center | Island Research Center | National Ocean Standard Measurement Center | National Ocean Technology Center | National Ocean Environmental Monitoring Center | National Ocean Forecasting Center | National Deep Sea Base Management Center | China Polar Research Center | Ministry of Natural Resources Marine Disaster Reduction Center | National Satellite Ocean Application Center | Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey Bureau | Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Yantai Coastal Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Shanghai Institute of Life Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Ocean Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Deep Sea Science and Engineering Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences | South China Sea Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Fujian Ocean Research Institute | Guangxi Ocean Research Institute | Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences | National Natural Science Foundation | East China Sea Navigation Support Center, Ministry of Transport | South China Sea Navigation Support Center, Ministry of Transport | North China Sea Navigation Support Center, Ministry of Transport | Tianjin Water Transport Engineering Research Institute, Ministry of Transport | Shanghai Typhoon Research Institute | Guangzhou Tropical Marine Meteorology Research Institute, China Meteorological Administration | Hebei Bohai Survey Management Center | Zhejiang Institute of Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology.| Hainan Provincial Oceanic Administration | CCCC Dredging Group Ocean and Island Research Center | Macao SAR Government Marine and Water Bureau | Zhejiang Province Marine and River Survey Institute | Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) | Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhanjiang) | Hainan University South China Sea Marine Resource Utilization National Key Laboratory | Tsinghua University | Ocean University of China | China University of Geosciences (Beijing) | Shanghai Ocean University | Shanghai Maritime University | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Harbin Engineering University | University of Chinese Academy of Sciences | Northwestern Polytechnical University | Xiamen University | Zhejiang University | Zhejiang Ocean University | China Shipbuilding Group Co., Ltd. | China National Petroleum Corporation | China National Offshore Oil Corporation | China General Nuclear Power Group | China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. | China Classification Society | Zhuhai Marine Development Group.
Audience composition
Audience decision-making authority
10+ conference forum, focusing on industry hotspots.
The OA 2025 Marine Exhibition will concurrently host the International Marine Technology Conference and the OA General Assembly, along with a series of technical sessions. The forum will address key topics in the global marine industry, including marine observation and monitoring, navigation and positioning, underwater robotics, unmanned vehicles, marine mineral resource development, floating wind energy, and marine energy. Esteemed industry experts and academic leaders will present their research findings, technological applications, and future trends.
300+ expert think tanks, capturing high-quality insights.
The Blue Navigators Leadership Program aims to establish a specialized think tank for the OA marine exhibition by uniting distinguished researchers from marine research institutions and experienced professors from higher education. It serves as a professional and cutting-edge social platform to share insights, capture high-quality information, and foster collaboration opportunities. To date, the program has attracted over 300 industry academicians and experts, facilitating new marine explorations through diverse activities such as academic publications, in-depth dialogues, and targeted networking events.
N+ Blue Whale Initiative, establishing an efficient communication platform.
Blue Whale Club
The Blue Whale Club aims to leverage the OA Marine Exhibition as a platform to gather industry professionals with clear procurement intentions and decision-making authority in the marine technology sector. It provides access to cutting-edge marine technology trends and product information. Throughout the exhibition and year-round, it conducts efficient supply-demand matching activities to foster international collaboration and advance marine science and technology development.
The OA 2024 Marine Exhibition attracted 48 Blue Whale delegations from organizations such as the East China Sea Navigation Guarantee Center of the Ministry of Transport, the Institute of Acoustics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shenyang Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the South China Sea Survey Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources, facilitating targeted supply-demand matching and networking events.
Cloud-based exhibition tour
The marine industry is unique, and researchers may be unable to attend in-person due to sea missions or scheduling constraints. To reach these professionals, the OA 2025 Marine Exhibition is introducing a hybrid cloud-based exhibition tour, where industry experts guide online viewers through the exhibition, visiting booths and exploring the latest products. Notably, during the OA 2024 Marine Exhibition's four-hour live stream, viewership reached 41,000, significantly enhancing brand visibility and increasing exhibitor revenue through online engagement.
Blue Whale Photo Booth
To enhance client engagement among key industry buyers and facilitate efficient interaction between exhibitors and attendees, the OA 2025 Marine Exhibition has organized the Blue Whale Photo Booth. This interactive event features professional photographers and high-quality equipment, offering marine technology professionals the opportunity to create professional portraits that enhance their image and showcase their individuality, fostering deeper collaboration within the industry.
Happy Hour
To enhance business communication, the interactive zone of the Happy Hour event provides a relaxed environment for exhibitors and professional buyers to discuss collaboration opportunities, laying a solid foundation for trade connections and business partnerships.