Business Development Specialist at the PRS Shanghai Branch Office, Mr. Karol Pokora, attended SHIPTEC 2026 in Dalian as an invited VIP guest, representing the Polish Register of Shipping and the Polish maritime industry.
One of Asia’s key maritime industry events
SHIPTEC 2026, held on 28-30 October in Dalian, marked the 17th edition of the China Dalian International Maritime Exhibition. The event brought together nearly 800 exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries and attracted over 30,000 professional visitors. Covering the entire maritime value chain, the exhibition featured shipbuilding, marine engineering, equipment manufacturing, classification services and numerous specialist forums, serving as an important platform for international cooperation and business development.
Growing recognition of PRS in China’s maritime industry
During the event, Mr. Pokora was invited to several high-profile occasions, including the opening ceremony, the Forum on New Energy Ship Technology and Ecosystem, and an official business dinner attended by distinguished representatives of the maritime sector.
During both the opening ceremony and the new energy technology forum, Mr. Pokora was personally introduced to the audience and warmly welcomed by participants. This recognition highlighted the growing visibility of PRS and its representative within China’s maritime community.
Building relationships across the maritime sector
Throughout the event, Mr. Pokora met with representatives of international classification societies, shipyards, maritime technology companies and other industry stakeholders. These discussions created valuable opportunities to strengthen professional relationships, exchange insights on industry developments and explore potential areas for future cooperation.
Strengthening PRS presence in Asia
His participation also contributed to promoting Poland’s maritime expertise and reinforcing PRS position as an active and increasingly recognized classification society in the Asian market.
Participation in SHIPTEC 2026 marks another step in PRS strategy to strengthen its international presence, develop strategic partnerships and expand cooperation within the rapidly evolving Asian maritime industry.
