Seawork International

What makes Seawork Work? It’s always interesting to find out what makes Seawork work for the 600-odd exhibitors who attend Europe’s foremost event of its kind, held each year in Southampton. Their responses were illuminating, as you’ll discover. iXblue is a French company founded over 30 years ago that provides innovative solutions for the geosciences, offshore energies and defense markets. iXblue brought its pioneering 25m hydrographic survey catamaran, named Felix, to Seawork. Guillaume Eudeline, Business Development Manager for iXblue, which is headquartered in St. Germain-en-Laye in France, and which employees over 500 staff worldwide, was thrilled with the turnout at this year’s event: “This is the fourth time iXblue has exhibited at Seawork, exhibiting our high-tech vessels and surveying equipment,” Guillaume commented. He continued, “iXblue has over 1,000 customers in 35 countries spanning workboat and defence clients; Seawork epitomises the commercial se...

We've put some statistics together from Seawork 2017 to show you why you need to be there next year - 94% of attendees said they would visit Seawork again; 91% of visitors authorise or influence purchasing decisions; 87% of exhibitors would rate their overall Seawork experience as good to excellent. Here's some feedback from Seawork 2017: “Great show as usual and great support from the Seawork core team” - Chris Brammall, SOREC “It was the first time I had attended the new venue and I thought it was great, the show had a great atmosphere.  Thank you for a great show.” - Jenny Ashdown, Cygnus Instruments Ltd “Seawork was a good show for us… being able to present a vessel in the harbour saved the day along with the nice weather.” – Guillaume Eudeline, iXblue “Seawork is a 'must' for us - we make new contacts and can see the breadth of the industry and how new products and technologies are appearing.” - Jane Gentry, YBDSA “Always a good show for Spyderco.” - Ju...

Spinlock, UK marine personal safety product manufacturer, Seawork exhibitor and winner of the 2016 Seawork Award for the Safety category, has recently been announced as winner of the Safety at Sea Awards 2017. The Safety at Sea Awards recognise those who improve seafarer competence and risk management with innovations and achievements in the fields of training, operations, equipment and services. Spinlock were presented with the Best Safety Product of the Year for their Lume-On lights; the same product that was awarded at Seawork International 18 months ago. Spinlock's CEO Chris Hill said: "We are always thrilled to receive recognition for our innovative products. We actively campaign about the importance of individuals taking personal responsibility for their safety at sea by understanding more about their own lifejacket, and part of this is ensuring you can be seen should you fall overboard thanks to our range of lifejacket lights." Spinlock's Doug Vinc...