SINAVAL 2027: Bilbao maritime show, 9-10 March 2027.
Dates
9–10 Mar 2027
City / country
Bilbao, Spain
Venue
Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC)
Companies exhibiting at SINAVAL 2027 include American Vulkan Corporation, Armon Shipyard Astilleros Armon S.A., ASMANAVE, ASOC. INGENIEROS NAVALES Y OCEANICOS DE ESPAÑA and ASOCIACIÓN DE NAVIEROS VASCOS.
Event overview
SINAVAL 2027 is the international shipbuilding, port and offshore industries exhibition, held 9-10 March 2027 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Bilbao, Spain. It runs inside World Maritime Week alongside Eurofishing, FuturePort and Marine Energy Week, connecting naval engineers, shipyards, port authorities and offshore suppliers.
The 2025 edition drew 1,855 professionals from 27 countries, and the 2027 congress pass costs EUR 250 until 16 February 2027. One badge covers the exhibition floor and all four sector congresses, with Bilbao's port and shipyard cluster on the doorstep.
TL;DR
SINAVAL 2027 packs four sector congresses and a specialist exhibition into two days, so a visitor can compare suppliers, attend technical sessions and meet shipowners without a week away from the office. The 2025 edition recorded 1,855 professionals from 27 countries and more than 300 pre-arranged B2B meetings, giving buyers a dense, high-intent floor.
Exhibiting puts a company in front of Spanish and international shipyards, port authorities and offshore developers who arrive with live procurement briefs. The 2025 edition hosted more than 50 exhibiting firms and 70 congress speakers, and the co-located congresses bring decision-makers from four maritime segments through the same hall during two focused days.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Ronda de Azkue 1, 48902 Barakaldo, Biscay, Spain
Paid on-site parking at BEC, best reached from the A-8; use the official BEC car parks rather than roadside parking in Barakaldo.
Food options
BEC cafeteria and hospitality points
On-site diningParking: BEC operates on-site car parks beside the exhibition halls; follow the BEC parking signs from the A-8 and the Barakaldo/Ansio exits. Arrive early on congress mornings because the main car parks fill before the opening session.
Gate: Enter through the main BEC entrance serving the Luxua hall and allow time for badge collection; the venue is a 5-10 minute walk from Ansio Metro station.
Attend
WMW congress pass - early rate
Available until 16 February 2027; includes 21% VAT and access to all congresses and the exhibition.
WMW congress pass - standard rate
From 17 February 2027; includes 21% VAT and access to all congresses and the exhibition.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring business identification and the registration confirmation to the BEC badge desk; collect badges before the first congress session.
Ticket notes
The published pass is the WMW congress pass: EUR 250 until 16 February 2027, EUR 375 from 17 February 2027, VAT 21% included. It covers all four congresses, the exhibition area, coffee breaks, the WMW Awards and simultaneous translation; capacity is limited.
Registration deadline
2027-02-16
What's on
Sinaval Congress
Shipbuilding and naval-industry congress, the core strand of SINAVAL 2027.
Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Luxua hall
WebsiteEurofishing
Fisheries and fishing-technology congress running alongside Sinaval.
Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Luxua hall
WebsiteFuturePort
Port, logistics and infrastructure congress within World Maritime Week.
Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Luxua hall
WebsiteMarine Energy Week
Ocean renewable-energy congress covering offshore wind, wave and tidal development.
Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Luxua hall
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 1,855
Exhibitors: 50
Edition #: 5
Visitor countries: 27
This edition
2027
Visitors: 2,000
Exhibitors: 60
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
Mare Forum Spain debut
World Maritime Week 2027 will host the first Spanish edition of Mare Forum, adding an international shipping-finance and policy forum to the programme.
SourceImpact
SINAVAL 2027 matters because it compresses four maritime buyer groups into a two-day Bilbao format. The 2025 edition brought 1,855 professionals from 27 countries and more than 50 exhibiting firms into one hall, with a hosted-buyers programme that generated more than 300 B2B meetings. For a supplier, that density is the value: fewer days away, more qualified conversations.
Audience quality
The audience is technical and commercial rather than general public: shipyards, shipowners, naval engineers, port authorities and offshore developers. The 2025 visitor base spanned 27 countries, with Latin American buyers from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru joining the hosted programme. Expect specification-level questions and pre-booked meetings rather than casual footfall.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on meeting the right shipyard or fleet engineer, not on raw footfall. With more than 50 exhibiting firms and 1,855 professionals, the 2025 ratio was roughly 37 visitors per stand, a boutique density suited to booked meetings. Budget for a compact stand, pre-arranged B2B slots and a Spanish-speaking team; no audited ROI figure has been published.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Spain is one of Europe's largest shipbuilding and port-infrastructure markets, and the Basque Country concentrates naval engineering, shipyards and port services around Bilbao. A compact Bilbao event gives international suppliers direct access to that cluster and to hosted shipowners from Latin America.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Decarbonisation and alternative fuels
Shipowners are specifying dual-fuel engines, methanol and ammonia readiness, shore power and energy-efficiency retrofits to meet IMO and EU emissions targets.
What it changes: Naval equipment suppliers with proven low-carbon systems can win specification slots with Spanish yards and fleets.
Offshore wind and marine renewables
Floating offshore wind, wave and tidal projects are creating demand for mooring systems, dynamic cables, specialised vessels and fabrication capacity.
What it changes: The co-located Marine Energy Week connects shipyards and offshore developers in one hall.
Port digitalisation and automation
Terminal operators are investing in automated cranes, digital twins, vessel-traffic systems and connected port platforms to raise throughput and cut emissions.
What it changes: FuturePort and the exhibition give technology vendors a route to port authorities and terminal operators.
SINAVAL sits in a biennial rhythm of European shipbuilding and port shows. Buyers often pair Bilbao with Posidonia, SMM Hamburg or Europort to cover the Mediterranean, North Sea and Atlantic markets.
Posidonia 2026
Athens, Greece
Biennial; dates from the published even-year calendar and should be reconfirmed before booking.
websiteSMM Hamburg 2026
Hamburg, Germany
Biennial; dates from the published even-year calendar and should be reconfirmed before booking.
websiteEuroport 2027
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Biennial; dates from the published odd-year calendar and should be reconfirmed before booking.
website2026 Mediterranean and North Sea
June and September, before the 2027 Bilbao edition.
2027 Atlantic and port technology
Bilbao in March, Rotterdam in November.
Circuit events are adjacent industry shows supplied from editorial knowledge; exact dates should be reconfirmed with each organiser.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Bilbao Airport
Closest airport; taxi or Bizkaibus/A3247 to Bilbao then Metro Line 2 to Ansio.
12 km
to venue
15-20 min
by car
Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
Smaller alternative with fewer international routes; hire car or bus to Bilbao.
62 km
to venue
50-60 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 70–100 / night
Walkable or one Metro stop from BEC; book early because congress week fills the closest rooms.
USD 120–170 / night
20-25 minutes to BEC by Metro or taxi; better evening restaurant choice.
USD 210–330 / night
Closest premium base to the Guggenheim and the riverfront; 25 minutes by taxi to BEC.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro Bilbao
Barik card gives the cheapest fare; allow 25 minutes from Abando.
Taxi
Metered; ask for the Luxua entrance at Bilbao Exhibition Centre.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay business visa | Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement | $90.00 | Around 15 working days |
EU/EEA and many other nationalities can enter Spain visa-free for short business trips; check the 90/180-day Schengen rule before booking.
Spain accepts ATA carnets for temporary import of exhibition goods; list equipment precisely and carry the carnet to customs.
Official visa pageWeather
March is early spring in Bilbao: mild, changeable and often wet, with daytime highs around 16 C and nights near 8 C. Atlantic showers can arrive quickly, so a compact umbrella and a waterproof layer are more useful than a heavy coat.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
BEC has business Wi-Fi in the congress areas; mobile coverage is good on all Spanish networks. EU roaming applies for travellers with EU SIM cards, while non-EU visitors should buy a local eSIM or prepaid data plan.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Languages
Basque and Spanish are both spoken; English is common in the maritime industry but a few Spanish phrases help with taxi drivers and local suppliers.
Meal times
Lunch is late by northern European standards, often after 14:00, and evening meals start around 21:00; schedule meetings accordingly.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Book six to eight weeks ahead for March congress week; BIO is small and direct seats fill quickly.
Book flightsSchengen short-stay rules apply. Many business travellers enter visa-free, while other nationalities need a Schengen business visa before travel.
Estimated cost: USD 90 standard Schengen fee
Processing: Around 15 working days
Apply well before the 16 February 2027 early-bird deadline; carry a letter confirming your congress registration.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Taxi from BIO takes 15-20 minutes and costs about EUR 25-30; Bizkaibus and Metro cost under EUR 5 but take around an hour.
Hotel → venue: Metro Line 2 to Ansio or Barakaldo, then a short walk; taxis from the centre cost EUR 12-15.
Ride-hail: Cabify and Free Now operate in Bilbao; taxis are metered and readily available at BEC rankings.
Public transit: Metro Bilbao Line 2 and Renfe Cercanias C1/C2 connect Bilbao with Barakaldo; use a Barik card for the lowest fare.
Parking: Paid on-site parking at BEC; pre-book if driving and allow extra time on congress mornings.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 8-16 C
Seasonality: Atlantic spring; frequent showers and changeable skies
Packing: Waterproof jacket, umbrella, layers and comfortable shoes for the walk from Ansio station.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 - 9 March 2027
Day 1 carries the opening keynotes, the densest exhibitor presence and the first round of pre-arranged B2B meetings. Arriving on 9 March also leaves Day 2 for follow-up meetings and the marine-energy sessions.
Book the congress pass at the early rate and confirm travel dates. — Early rate closes 16 February 2027.
Reserve a hotel in Barakaldo or central Bilbao. — Congress week fills the closest rooms.
Download the programme and shortlist congress sessions and exhibitors. — Build a route around the Luxua hall.
Print registration confirmation, business ID and travel documents. — Check Schengen entry requirements if travelling from outside the EU.
Plan the Metro route to Ansio and arrive for the first morning session. — Allow 25 minutes from central Bilbao.
Badge collection and coffee in the Luxua concourse
BEC main entranceSinaval shipbuilding congress opening session
Luxua congress hallSupplier meetings on the exhibition floor
Luxua exhibition hallFuturePort and Marine Energy sessions
Luxua congress roomsNetworking reception and WMW Awards
BEC hospitality areaGuggenheim Museum Bilbao
Architecture and Art
25 minutes by Metro/taxi from BEC
Frank Gehry landmark and a compact modern-art collection on the riverfront.
Bilbao Old Town and Ribera Market
Food and Culture
25 minutes by Metro from BEC
Pintxos bars and a riverside market in the Casco Viejo, ideal for an evening after the show.
Luxua concourse coffee points
On-site networking
Busiest during the mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks; stand near the congress room exits.
Pintxos bars in Bilbao Casco Viejo
Evening networking
Informal, walkable cluster around Plaza Nueva; book larger groups ahead.
SINAVAL is a specification-led show, so follow-up speed matters more than volume. Leads should be segmented by segment (shipbuilding, ports, offshore, fisheries) and by buying role before the first call.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 260–340 / m²
Raw space
EUR 180–240 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 exhibitor tariff was published on the pages reviewed. Bands are editorial estimates for a Spanish maritime trade show and exclude VAT, stand build, rigging and freight.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Congress pass
visitor · early
EUR 250 / per person
Congress pass
visitor · standard
EUR 375 / per person
Hotel
both · mid
USD 120–170 / per night
Per diem
both · standard
USD 50–80 / per day
Taxi airport transfer
both · standard
EUR 25–30 / one way
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congress pass | visitor | early | EUR 250 / per person | actual | 2026-10-31 |
| Congress pass | visitor | standard | EUR 375 / per person | actual | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 120–170 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 50–80 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Taxi airport transfer | both | standard | EUR 25–30 / one way | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether SINAVAL 2027 is worth a visit, an exhibition stand, or a skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a live specification, retrofit or supplier shortlist and can commit two days on the floor.
Best for
Shipowners, naval engineers and port operators who need to compare suppliers and attend technical sessions.
Min. budget
$900.00
Timeline
Book by 16 February 2027 for the EUR 250 pass; arrange travel 6-8 weeks ahead.
Risks
Limited capacity
Overlapping congress tracks
March weather disruption
exhibit
You can staff a stand with technical sellers and pre-book B2B meetings with shipyards or shipowners.
Best for
Shipyards, marine equipment makers, port technology and offshore suppliers with a Spanish or Atlantic sales target.
Min. budget
$9,000.00
Timeline
Confirm space 90 days out; freight and stand build 30-60 days before the show.
Risks
Boutique footfall
High stand-build cost
Spanish-language selling
skip
Your nearest active maritime opportunity is more than 18 months away or the travel cost cannot be justified.
Best for
Companies with no maritime pipeline, no approved budget or no ability to travel to Bilbao in March 2027.
Timeline
Reassess for the next biennial edition or a larger circuit show.
Risks
Missing a compact buyer audience
Losing specification visibility to competitors
Book with
Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC)
Owner and operator of the BEC venue and organiser of World Maritime Week.
Venue and organiser; not a sponsored partner card.
Basque Government - SPRI
Basque economic development agency that supports industry, innovation and internationalisation programmes.
Public body relevant to Basque maritime investment; no partnership was confirmed for 2027.
Port Authority of Bilbao
Manages the Port of Bilbao, a core node for shipbuilding, freight and offshore logistics in the region.
Public port body; an adjacent stakeholder rather than a confirmed show partner.
Foro Maritimo Vasco
Basque maritime industry association connecting shipyards, equipment makers and marine services.
Industry association relevant to the sector; partnership not confirmed.
Recommended providers
Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Schengen visa information; apply at the Spanish consulate in your country of residence.
Compare Barakaldo and Bilbao centre hotels; free-cancellation rates are useful while dates settle.
Direct and connecting flights to Bilbao (BIO); book early for March congress week.
Exhibition freight and customs brokerage; request a door-to-stand quote and ATA carnet guidance.
Business travel and exhibition insurance; confirm public-liability cover for stand staff and exhibits.
Official city tourism information for the Guggenheim, Casco Viejo and riverfront walks.
Badge-scanning and lead-capture alternatives if the organiser does not provide a scanner.
FAQs & glossary
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