Vietnam International Marine & Offshore Expo (VIMOX) 2025 provides opportunities for businesses to connect, access advanced technology, and promote international cooperation. With more than 100 international brands and 3,000 professional visitors, VIMOX 2025 promises to be a strategic destination for businesses to enhance their brands and expand their markets. Let’s explore the details of this event to understand the value it brings.
VIMOX 2025 Overview
VIMOX 2025 is the only specialized exhibition in Vietnam focusing on the maritime and shipbuilding sector, providing opportunities to access modern technology solutions and build sustainable business relationships. Held in Ho Chi Minh City, the event is not only a place to display products but also a forum to discuss industry trends, from green energy to automation in shipbuilding. Below is some basic information to help you better understand the exhibition.
Time and place of the event
VIMOX 2025 takes place from November 19 to 21, 2025, open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day. The chosen venue is The ADORA Center, located at 431 Hoang Van Thu, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Organizing Committee and Strategic Partners
The event is organized by Fireworks Trade Media Co. Ltd., a prestigious unit of Fireworks Trade Media Group, known for regional maritime exhibitions such as PHILMarine and TIMOX. VIMOX 2025 receives support from the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Association and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, ensuring international quality.
The Platinum Sponsor is STAVIAN INDUSTRIAL METAL, JSC, with media support from Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Magazine. This cooperation helps VIMOX attract major brands such as Wartsila, Austal, and ZTT Group, providing opportunities to access advanced technology and build a global business network.
The meaning and role of VIMOX
VIMOX was born to meet the development needs of Vietnam’s maritime industry, which is witnessing impressive growth with an export increase of 12% per year. As the third edition, VIMOX 2025 focuses on five main areas: maritime shipbuilding, offshore support, ports and transport, fishing vessels, and naval vessels. This event not only helps Vietnamese enterprises integrate deeper into the global supply chain but also creates opportunities for international companies to explore the potential of the Vietnamese market.
Outstanding activities at VIMOX 2025
VIMOX 2025 is not only a product showcase but also offers interactive activities that help businesses and industry professionals connect, learn, and grow. These activities are designed to suit everyone, from manufacturers, engineers to companies. Here are the main activities worth noting.
Shipbuilders Pavilion
This area is the highlight of the exhibition, where shipbuilders showcase advanced technologies such as FPSO vessels, naval vessels, and fishing vessels. With the participation of leading brands such as Bason Shipyard and Trans-Asiatic, this area provides an opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises to learn from international models and showcase domestic capabilities.
Shipbuilding & Shipowner Networking Lunch
This is an exclusive networking event where shipbuilders, shipowners, and maritime industry partners meet in an intimate setting. Lunches are held with panel discussions led by industry leaders, facilitating contract signings and partnership building. With Vietnam’s maritime industry growing by 4% annually, this event is a golden opportunity for businesses to expand their market, especially with partners from countries such as Singapore and Malaysia, where there is a high demand for commercial vessels.
Visit the Shipyard
Tours of major shipyards offer hands-on experience of the manufacturing process, from 30,000 DWT vessels to specialized vessels. This activity helps participants understand Vietnam’s manufacturing capacity, such as its ability to meet international orders at ports like Nha Trang. It is also an opportunity for businesses to evaluate potential partners and apply new technologies, such as line automation, to their operations.
International Maritime Conference (Vimar Conference)
The Vimar Conference, which runs alongside the exhibition, focuses on hot topics such as digital transformation, green energy, and sustainable development. Discussions will feature experts from the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Association and international companies, focusing on solutions such as carbon emission reduction and AI applications in port management. This conference is especially useful for businesses that want to update their strategies and integrate into global trends.
Shipbuilding and Maritime Technology Seminar
In-depth seminars provide information on new technologies, from hybrid propulsion systems to composite materials in shipbuilding. With presentations from exhibitors such as Wartsila and ZJSNAC, the seminars offer the opportunity to learn and discuss directly with experts. Businesses can take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to integrate technology into production, thereby improving efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Maritime and Shipbuilding Industry Trends in 2025
Vietnam’s maritime and shipbuilding industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a focus on sustainability and international integration. VIMOX 2025 clearly reflects these trends, helping businesses orient their development strategies. Below are the prominent trends.
Green maritime development
The global maritime industry is moving towards the IMO 2050 target of carbon emissions reduction. In Vietnam, companies like VIMC are investing in LNG and hybrid ships. VIMOX provides access to these technologies, helping businesses meet international standards.
Global supply chain integration
With its strategic location in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is becoming a regional shipbuilding hub. Trade agreements such as RCEP create conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to cooperate with large markets such as Japan and Korea. VIMOX is a bridge for enterprises to participate in this value chain.
Technological and infrastructure innovation
Port upgrades and digital technologies, such as logistics automation, are helping Vietnam meet the demand for larger vessels. VIMOX 2025 will showcase these solutions, helping businesses optimize their operations.
Gia Long – Prestigious booth construction unit at VIMOX 2025
In international exhibitions like VIMOX 2025, owning a professional and visually appealing booth is the key factor that helps businesses create a strong impression on visitors and potential partners. As a leading exhibition stand contractor in Vietnam, Gia Long takes pride in partnering with hundreds of domestic and international brands, delivering creative, high-quality, and result-driven exhibition spaces.
With over 20 years of experience as a trusted exhibition stand contractor, Gia Long deeply understands the unique requirements of each industry and strictly adheres to the technical standards of global events such as VIMOX, Vietstock, VIETNAMWOOD, or Oil & Gas Vietnam Expo. The company’s portfolio features diverse booth examples that highlight innovative design concepts, optimized space utilization, and strong brand identity — ensuring every project stands out on the exhibition floor.
At VIMOX 2025, Gia Long continues to affirm its position as a reputable booth construction partner, contributing to helping businesses enhance their image and create a distinct mark in the Vietnamese maritime and shipbuilding industry.
Conclude
VIMOX 2025 – Vietnam International Maritime & Shipbuilding Exhibition is an event not to be missed for any business that wants to develop in the industry. From business connections, technology access, to exhibition booth optimization, the event brings comprehensive value. If you need support in designing and constructing a booth at VIMOX, contact Gia Long to create a strong impression.
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