Sri Lanka showcases marine and offshore services at Posidonia 2026 in Greece

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organised Sri Lanka’s participation at Posidonia 2026, held from 1 to 5 June 2026 in Athens, Greece, marking a significant milestone in promoting Sri Lanka’s Marine and Offshore Services (M&OS) sector on the global stage.

Recognised as one of the world’s largest and most prestigious international maritime exhibitions, Posidonia serves as a premier platform connecting global shipping, marine, and offshore industry stakeholders. The exhibition attracts thousands of exhibitors, industry professionals, ship owners, maritime service providers, and trade visitors from across the world, creating extensive opportunities for business networking, partnerships, and knowledge exchange.

Recognising the strategic importance of the global marine industry and Sri Lanka’s growing capabilities in the sector, the EDB organised the Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at Posidonia for the first time, with the participation of seven Sri Lankan companies representing diverse segments of the Marine and Offshore Services industry. The participating companies were Colombo Dockyard PLC, CIAP (Pvt) Ltd, Deep Ocean (Pvt) Ltd, Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd, Seven Sails Shipping & Maritime (Pvt) Ltd, Omega Shipping (Pvt) Ltd, and Master Divers (Pvt) Ltd.

At the Sri Lanka Pavilion, participating companies showcased the country’s expertise and capabilities in ship repair, shipbuilding, marine engineering solutions, ship chandelling services, offshore support services, maritime logistics, vessel maintenance, and other value-added marine solutions.

The pavilion attracted significant interest from international buyers, global industry leaders, shipping companies, and potential business partners, further strengthening Sri Lanka’s positioning as a strategic maritime hub in the Indian Ocean region.

Participating companies were also provided with valuable opportunities to engage directly with international stakeholders, explore new business prospects, and establish linkages with potential clients and partners from various parts of the world.

In addition to the exhibition, Posidonia 2026 featured a comprehensive programme of conferences, networking sessions, and technical forums, enabling participants to gain insights into emerging global trends, technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and future developments in the international shipping and marine industry.

Sri Lanka’s participation provided enhanced international exposure, improved market access opportunities, and valuable industry intelligence to support future business expansion in global markets. The event also contributed to promoting Sri Lanka’s growing capabilities and competitiveness in the Marine and Offshore Services sector.