Beijing International Offshore Engineering Technology & Equipment Exhibition (China Maritime) 2027

Name: Beijing International Offshore Engineering Technology & Equipment Exhibition (China Maritime) 2027
Start: 2027-03-17
End: 2027-03-19
Location: Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC)

Event overview

Overview

This event is set to showcase advancements in offshore engineering, marine oil and gas, offshore wind power, and underwater robotics, attracting over 2,000 exhibitors and 180,000 professional visitors.

TL;DR

1Date: March 17-19, 2027
2Location: Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center, Beijing
3Exhibitors: Over 2,000 companies
4Visitors: Approximately 180,000 professionals
5Floor Area: 138,000 sqm

Why visit

Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore new business opportunities.

Why exhibit

Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to a large audience of industry professionals, enhance brand visibility, and showcase their latest innovations to potential clients and partners. This exhibition is a pivotal platform for the offshore engineering sector, facilitating networking and collaboration among industry leaders and innovators. It highlights the latest technologies and trends, making it essential for professionals in the field.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Shipbuilding and repair professionals

Marine engineering specialists

Oil and gas industry representatives

Renewable energy technology developers

Government and regulatory agency officials

Media and publishing professionals

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Manufacturers of offshore equipment

Suppliers of marine technology

Service providers for oil and gas exploration

Companies specializing in underwater robotics

Firms focused on renewable energy solutions

Consultants in marine engineering

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Marine engineering equipment and technology

Offshore oil and gas exploration tools

Underwater robotics and technology

Renewable energy systems for marine applications

Marine safety and environmental protection equipment

Shipbuilding materials and components

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC)

Yuxiang Road 88, Beijing, China

Floor plans & maps

Floor plan (PDF)

Attend

Entry & tickets

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

9:00 AM –4:30 PM from March 17 to 18, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM on March 19

On-site ticket
On-site ticket price
CN¥50.00
Pre-registration
Pre-registration fee
CN¥30.00

Ticket info

Registration deadline

2027-03-16

Who runs the show

Organisers

Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition Co., Ltd.

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How the last edition performed

Previous edition

This edition

2027

Visitors: 180,000

Exhibitors: 2,000

Floor area: 138,000 sqm

Next edition

Not announced yet

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

The 17th Beijing International Offshore Engineering Technology & Equipment Exhibition (China Maritime) will take place from March 17 to 19, 2027, at the Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center in Beijing. This event is set to showcase advancements in offshore engineering, marine oil and gas, offshore wind power, and underwater robotics, attracting over 2,000 exhibitors and 180,000 professional visitors. This exhibition is a pivotal platform for the offshore engineering sector, facilitating.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Visitors typically include Shipbuilding and repair professionals, Marine engineering specialists, Oil and gas industry representatives, Renewable energy technology developers. Date: March 17-19, 2027. Location: Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center, Beijing. Exhibitors: Over 2,000 companies. Visitors: Approximately 180,000 professionals. Beijing International Offshore Engineering Technology & Equipment Exhibition (China Maritime) 2027 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to a large audience of industry professionals, enhance brand visibility, and showcase their latest innovations to potential clients and partners. Exhibitors: Over 2,000 companies. This exhibition is a pivotal platform for the offshore engineering sector, facilitating networking and collaboration among industry leaders and innovators. It highlights the latest technologies and trends, making it essential for professionals in the. Exhibitor categories include Manufacturers.

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Beijing, China (Shunyi exhibition district) — serving the Bohai Rim offshore oil & gas, shipbuilding and marine-engineering cluster, with Tianjin and Qingdao yards and offshore bases within a day's travel of the venue.

Why it matters

China is the world's largest shipbuilder and a dominant supplier of offshore engineering equipment, vessels and marine machinery, so the specification decisions taken by Chinese yards, EPC contractors and offshore operators shape global pricing and supply. Beijing concentrates the policy bodies, state-owned contractors and classification-society decision makers that the Chinese supply chain answers to, and China Maritime places foreign suppliers in front of them alongside Chinese OEMs competing for the same projects. For buyers, it is a single low-cost trip to benchmark Chinese equipment; for sellers, it is the main route to distributor, JV and localisation partnerships in the north China maritime belt.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Offshore wind and marine-engineering convergence

Decarbonisation: LNG, methanol and ammonia fuels

Deepwater subsea and FPSO capability

Digitalisation, autonomy and smart ports

Localisation and export competitiveness

Maritime and offshore engineering event circuit

Book stand space 6–9 months ahead for Marintec China and SMM; 2–4 months is usually sufficient for visitor travel and hotel bookings.

China Maritime sits within a global circuit of maritime and offshore engineering exhibitions. Marintec China (Shanghai) and SMM (Hamburg) are the largest global gatherings, Nor-Shipping (Oslo) and Asia Pacific Maritime (Singapore) cover the Nordic and Southeast Asian markets, and OTC (Houston) remains the deepwater technology benchmark.

March

Asia Pacific Maritime (Singapore) and China Maritime (Beijing) both fall in March, so Asian travel budgets and diaries can be combined in one trip.

September

SMM Hamburg in September (even years) is the main European comparison point for marine equipment suppliers.

December

Marintec China in Shanghai (odd years) is the closest peer for Chinese shipbuilding, marine equipment and localisation sourcing.

Peer events taken from public exhibition calendars and the organisers' own websites; confirm dates on each event site before planning travel.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · CNY

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

PVG

PVG Airport

to venue

by car

SHA

SHA Airport

to venue

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Budget

Houshayu / Shunyi exhibition district, roughly 8–15 km from CIECC

USD 45–80 / night

Airport- and exhibition-district economy chains are the closest budget option to the venue. Book early: the March dates sit inside a busy Shunyi exhibition calendar, and verify current names and rates before booking.

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Mid-range

Wangjing / Chaoyang (city side) or Shunyi, roughly 20–35 minutes by road to CIECC

USD 90–150 / night

Four-star city hotels with better evening dining and transport options; budget 30–45 minutes of road time at show peaks, or use metro Line 15 towards Houshayu plus a short taxi.

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Premium

Beijing Capital Airport / Shunyi, roughly 10–20 minutes to CIECC

USD 160–280 / night

Closest full-service international hotels to the venue and to PEK Terminal 3 — best when travel time matters more than city-centre access.

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Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

rideshare

Estimated costEUR 40–90 / USD 45–100 taxi or rideshare to venue

Best forPEK → CIECC (DiDi / ride-hailing)

DiDi works inside China with an international card linked in the app; designated ride-hailing pick-up points are signed in the terminal car parks.

metro

Estimated costCNY 3–8 metro fare + CNY 15–25 taxi/shuttle for the last leg

Best forMetro Line 15 (Houshayu / Hualikan) → CIECC last leg by taxi or shuttle

Line 15 links central-north Beijing with the Shunyi exhibition district. Fares are paid with a Yikatong card or a metro QR code; allow extra time with luggage.

airport_express

Estimated costCNY 25 Airport Express + CNY 5–8 metro

Best forCapital Airport Express (PEK T2/T3 → Dongzhimen) then metro Line 13/10/15

Most useful for city-centre or Wangjing hotels rather than for the venue itself; trains run roughly 06:20–22:30, so late arrivals need a taxi.

shuttle

Estimated costFree–CNY 30 where the organiser or hotel operates a route

Best forShow shuttle / hotel courtesy shuttle to CIECC

Check the organiser site and your hotel for show-day shuttle timetables; several airport-district hotels run courtesy shuttles to the Shunyi exhibition halls.

taxi

Estimated costCNY 150–220 (taxi estimate)

Best forPVG Airport (PVG) to Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC)

Maglev + metro or taxi to Pudong expo clusters.

taxi

Estimated costCNY 80–120 (taxi estimate)

Best forSHA Airport (SHA) to Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC)

Hongqiao is closer to central Shanghai halls.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa not required

ATA Carnet: check with organiser

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
M visa (business)	Business travellers attending trade fairs, business meetings, factory visits, contract negotiations or market research in China; a letter of invitation from a Chinese company or organisation is normally required.	—	—
L visa (tourist)	Tourism and general visits; documentation differs from the business (M) visa.	—	—

China operates visa-free entry and mutual visa exemption arrangements for a number of nationalities, plus port visas at some points of entry. Check the State Council 'Visit China' portal for the current list before applying.

Official visa page

Weather

March in Beijing is a late-winter to early-spring transition month: expect daytime highs of roughly 11–14°C and overnight lows near 0–3°C, with mostly dry conditions (around 5–10 mm of rain over 2–3 wet days). It is often windy and dusty, with occasional spring sandstorms, so pack layers, a windproof outer jacket and lip balm/eye drops.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Mobile and internet access in China differs from most markets. Plan connectivity before you travel: buy a travel eSIM or a local SIM from a Chinese carrier (plans are sold online and at airports), or check your home operator's roaming rates. Hotel and venue Wi-Fi is widely available, but some international apps and services may be restricted without a VPN, so download what you need in advance.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Tipping and payments

Tipping is not customary in China and many bills already include a service charge; restaurant and taxi staff do not expect a gratuity. Mobile payment via Alipay or WeChat Pay is near-universal — link an international card before you travel and keep a small amount of cash (CNY) for small vendors.

Business etiquette

Exchange business cards with both hands and take a moment to read them; use titles and surnames in first meetings. Punctuality is expected for appointments, and meetings typically open with brief small talk before commercial topics.

Dress and show-floor conduct

Business attire or smart business-casual is the norm at Chinese trade exhibitions. Carry printed materials and a bilingual (English/Chinese) one-page company profile, and book stand meetings in advance because hall aisles are crowded at peak hours.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: PVG

Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Beijing; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

Visa

Foreign nationals visiting China for business, including trade fairs such as China Maritime, normally need an M (business) visa arranged before travel. The standard application requires a passport valid for at least six months, a completed Chinese visa application form, and an invitation letter from a Chinese company or organisation. Some nationalities may instead qualify for visa-free entry, a mutual visa exemption agreement, or a port visa on arrival; confirm your own case with the nearest Chinese embassy, consulate or China Visa Application Service Centre.

Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

Apply through the official Chinese visa portal or a China Visa Application Service Centre, and choose the visa category that matches your purpose of travel, as applying under the wrong class for your real purpose can lead to refusal.

Official

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: Primary gateways: PVG Airport (PVG); SHA Airport (SHA). Allow road or rail time to Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC); on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC): Houshayu / Shunyi exhibition district, roughly 8–15 km from CIECC: ibis Beijing Capital Airport; Wangjing / Chaoyang (city side) or Shunyi, roughly 20–35 minutes by road to CIECC: Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast; Beijing Capital Airport / Shunyi, roughly 10–20 minutes to CIECC: Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport.

Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Beijing; confirm local availability before travel.

Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC).

Parking: On-site parking is available at Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC); confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: March 2027

Temperature: Roughly 0–14°C (overnight lows near 0–3°C, daytime highs 11–14°C)

Seasonality: Late winter into early spring: mostly dry, with only about 5–10 mm of rain spread over 2–3 days. March is typically windy and dusty with occasional sandstorms, so a windproof layer is more useful than an umbrella.

Packing: March in Beijing is a late-winter to early-spring transition month: expect daytime highs of roughly 11–14°C and overnight lows near 0–3°C, with mostly dry conditions (around 5–10 mm of rain over 2–3 wet days). It is often windy and dusty, with occasional spring sandstorms, so pack layers, a windproo

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: Day 2 — Thursday 18 March 2027

Day 1 mornings are dominated by registration queues, opening ceremonies and press activity, and Day 3 (Friday) sees some stands thin out early. The middle day gives the fullest combination of conference sessions, fully staffed stands and available senior contacts, and it leaves you a final day for follow-up meetings with the suppliers you shortlist.

Check passport and apply for the China business visa — Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months. Apply for the M business visa via consular.mfa.gov.cn or a China Visa Application Service Centre and allow several weeks for processing.

Book flights to Beijing — Aim to arrive in Beijing on or before 17 March 2027; compare airports and transfer times to Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC).

Reserve accommodation near the venue — Book a hotel in Beijing with good access to CIECC for the nights of 16-19 March 2027 and confirm free cancellation and a late check-in.

Complete online visitor registration — Pre-register for China Maritime 2027 through the organiser's visitor form (c.zhenweiexpo.com) and save the confirmation for badge collection.

Download the hall plan and programme — Review exhibitor lists, hall layout and the conference programme to plan your route and priority meetings.

Pre-schedule B2B meetings — Contact target exhibitors and confirm meeting times across 17-19 March 2027.

Shortlist sessions and speakers — Mark the conference and technical sessions you want to attend and note their times and halls.

Arrange connectivity and payments — Set up a travel eSIM or local SIM and carry an accepted international payment method for use in China.

Pack business materials — Pack business cards, printed meeting documents, a laptop and chargers; check the March Beijing forecast for clothing.

Confirm local transport to CIECC — Plan metro, taxi or ride-hail routes to the venue and allow extra time for security screening on arrival.

Arrive and collect your badge — Arrive in Beijing, complete any customs formalities and collect your visitor badge at CIECC before the first sessions.

Side trips

Mutianyu Great Wall

Central Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace

Networking spots

Organiser matchmaking / buyer–supplier zone

Show-floor programme area

Hosted-buyer and trade-visitor matchmaking runs on site; pre-book meetings with yards, OEMs and project owners through the organiser before you travel so your diary is full on arrival.

Offshore engineering and marine equipment hall aisles

Exhibition halls

Stand-to-stand contact with Chinese yards, equipment OEMs and engineering firms; highest density mid-morning and mid-afternoon — plan meetings around those peaks.

Conference and forum session rooms

Technical conference area

Technical forums draw speakers from yards, offshore operators and class societies; use Q&A and coffee breaks for introductions and follow-ups.

Budget

Costs & budget

Cost reference

Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

visitor_ticket

visitor · On-site ticket

CNY 50 / per person

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visitor_ticket

visitor · Pre-registration

CNY 30 / per person

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Item	For	Tier	Estimated range	Status	As of
visitor_ticket	visitor	On-site ticket	CNY 50 / per person	official
visitor_ticket	visitor	Pre-registration	CNY 30 / per person	official

Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

QUESTION 1 OF 6

What is your primary role?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

You need to shortlist suppliers, compare localisation partners, or validate a China sourcing/manufacturing strategy across offshore and marine equipment.

Best for

Equipment buyers, shipyards, offshore operators, class societies, engineering and sourcing teams comparing Chinese OEMs, subsea/marine equipment suppliers and yard capability in one trip.

Min. budget

$475.00

Timeline

2–4 weeks ahead: pre-register online, book flights and hotel, and apply for an M (business) visa if required (allow extra time for appointment and processing).

Risks

Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

March show dates overlap other Shunyi exhibition-district demand; hotel rates can spike late.

Chinese business visas require an invitation letter — start early if you have no Chinese partner yet.

exhibit

You sell offshore engineering equipment or services into China and need distributor leads, JV or localisation partners, or direct yard and operator contact.

Best for

Marine and offshore equipment makers, subsea/controls vendors, engineering services and software firms selling to Chinese yards, offshore operators or EPC contractors.

Min. budget

$2,200.00

Timeline

3–5 months ahead: book stand space, appoint a local stand builder or agent, arrange freight and staff visas, and set up a Chinese-language sales deck.

Risks

Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

Stand and shell-scheme pricing is quoted in CNY and was not published on the official domain at enrichment time — get a written quote.

Without a local partner or Chinese-speaking staff, stand traffic can stay low despite good footfall.

skip

Marintec China or SMM already covers your Asia-Pacific customer segment, or you have no near-term China pipeline to support the trip.

Best for

Suppliers whose China business is already covered by an existing distributor network, or whose target market is outside Greater China.

Timeline

No travel commitment; use a 12-month review cycle against the next confirmed edition.

Risks

Skipping forfeits a low-ticket (CNY 30 pre-registration) opportunity to meet Bohai Rim yards and offshore buyers in one trip.

FAQs & glossary

Answers

Frequently asked

What are the event dates?

The event will take place from March 17 to 19, 2027.

Where is the event located?

The event will be held at the Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center in Beijing.

How can I register for the event?

You can register online through the official website.

What is the estimated number of exhibitors?

The estimated number of exhibitors is 2,000.

What is the estimated number of visitors?

The estimated number of visitors is 180,000.

What are the ticket prices?

On-site ticket price is 50 CNY, and pre-registration fee is 30 CNY.

Glossary

CIECC: Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center, the venue for the event.
Exhibitor: A company or organization that displays products or services at the event.
Visitor: A person who attends the event to explore and learn about the industry.
Offshore Engineering: The branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of structures in marine environments.
Marine Technology: Technologies related to the design, construction, and operation of marine vessels and structures.
Renewable Energy: Energy generated from natural resources that are replenished over time, such as wind and solar.
Underwater Robotics: Robotic systems designed to operate underwater for various applications, including exploration and maintenance.
Oil and Gas: The industry involved in the exploration, extraction, and production of oil and natural gas.

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Sources

References

Publishers

Date checked

Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition Co., Ltd.

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