Milaha, a Qatar-based marine transport and logistics conglomerate, demonstrated its core marine services, particularly in ship repairs, to business visitors at the Qatar International Boat Show 2015.

A premier yachting lifestyle event in the Middle East, Qatar International Boat Show concluded today (November 14) at Mourjan Marinas in Lusail City, Doha, Qatar.

Milaha’s Mesaieed-based ship repair facility, which is a preferred yard by major yacht owners in Qatar, started operations in 1978 and has repaired more than 6,600 ships over the past 37 years.

The shipyard has received multiple accreditations over the years and expanded its comprehensive line of services for yachts & traditional dhows including covered air-conditioned facilities for hull repairs and painting, machinery and piping repairs, electrical repairs, HVAC services, refits and conversion, traditional wooden boats repairs and outfitting, among others.

Milaha’s president and chief executive Abdulrahman Essa Al Mannai said: "We are pleased to have taken part in this year’s show which has established itself as a vital event in the regional maritime industry. Our shipyard has come a long way since its establishment in 1978 and we are here to promote the services it provides to ship owners and industry professionals both in Qatar and more broadly in the region."

Michel Deleuran, the executive vice president, Maritime said the boat show was an opportunity for the group to showcase its services to existing and potential customers.

"We provide a high quality of services at our ship repair facilities and that is what made us a yard of choice for offshore vessels and other small to medium-sized vessels in the sub-150m LOA category," he added.

This year’s Qatar International Boat Show was held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

The premier industry event, which closed business deals worth more than QR80 million ($22 million) in its 2014 edition, hosted over 90 companies, 120 brands and 85 boats both on land and in water.

The show had a family-friendly environment, featuring fun-filled activities, a children’s playground, and a wide range of food and beverage outlets.-TradeArabia News Service