Sustainability
Port of Call 2025 offers maritime professionals and enthusiasts a chance to explore the latest developments in the marine industry. Dubai International Boat Show 2025 exhibitors and visitors can attend sessions on sustainability in boating, focusing on eco-friendly technologies, alternative fuels, and sustainable tourism. Have a look at the 2025 agenda to plan ahead.
The event also features discussions on adventure tourism, covering emerging destinations, responsible travel, and unique marine experiences. Diving topics include marine conservation, underwater photography, advanced techniques, and innovations shaping underwater exploration.
Wednesday 19th February
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Honda Media Event
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Innovation Zone Panel Session Boating
- Tomasz Wrzesiński, Yachtcoin
- John Philip Ernest, The Hydroflyer
- Joris Van Aelst, Bcraft
- Juan Crosby, iWarranty -
Mario Topalovic, Operational and Sales Manager, Docker
Topic: TBC
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Sali Osman
Topic: AI Cyber Simulation Workshop
Thursday 20th February
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Innovation Zone Panel Session
Innovation Zone Panel Session: Startups in the Middle East
-Ahmed Emam, Mulca Technologies
- Farid Assad Semaan, Airmarker
- Lionel Pean, Seafloatech
- Sulaiman Altunaib, Waves App -
Leisure Marine Association Coffee Talks Day 1:
Leisure Marine – What’s Next on Regulations, Sustainability, and Beyond
Moderators: Patricia Caswell From Gulf Craft and John W.R. Paul from Exalto Emirates -
(LMA) Rashed Khalifa Al Falasi, Maritime Enablement Manager at DMA, Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA)
Topic: Foreign-Flag Visiting Vessels Permit Process
(LMA) Rashed Khalifa Al Falasi, Maritime Enablement Manager at DMA, Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) -
(LMA) Salmeen Alhammadi, Head of Business and Admin Tasneef Emirates Classification Society
Topic: How yacht code and sustainable building practices
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(LMA) Joachem Den Jenlis, CEO Ecocoast
Topic: Discover how sustainability drives innovation in marine solutions from Ecocoast
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(LMA) Joe Lynch, CEO ICOMIA and Daren Vaux, President of ICOMIA
Topic: Marine Industry Sustainable
Friday 21st February
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Barbara Lang-Lenton & H.E. Sheikh Fahim Al Qasim
Topic: Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation
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Benjamin Nist, Docker
Topic: TBC
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Toby Gregory
Topic: First 3 man UAE team who rowed across the Arctic
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Chrysi Vrantsi, Architect Director & Anastasia Vrantsi, Managing Director, Civil Engineer, MBA
Topic: Vrantsi Architecture | Villa Earth
Saturday 22nd February
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Leisure Marine Association Coffee Talks Day 2
Insights and Advancements in Marina Management
Moderator: Farrokh Golchin from Stratconn Commercial -
(LMA) Oscar Siches, Founding Member of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association
Topic: Marina Logistic and Drystack
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(LMA) Linda Nigermann, Owner Elite Marine Supplies (EMS)
Topic: Combining Insights – Understanding Superyacht Owners and Crew Members
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(LMA) Ahmed Abdelhalim, Director of Marina, Dubai Holding Asset Management, Founder & Formal Board Member LMA MENA
Topic: Future of Marinas
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(LMA) Silviya Clark, Head of Sals, Beno
Topic: Ultra Luxury Yachting Experiences: What the Middle East and Mediterranean Teach Each Other
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Hamdan Al Shamsi and Nicky Vaux
Topic: TBC
Sunday 23rd February
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Capt Sahar Rasti
Topic: First Woman Emirati Ship Captain
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Nico de Corato
Topic: Heli Rescue Diver
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Dr Ahmed Nabil
Topic: Sustainability in Marine Conservation Efforts and Human Resources
