Marine BizTV – ‘The Emerging Power’ Marine BizTV, one of the biggest milestones and the first satellite television channel in the maritime history has succeeded in setting a unique mark in the marine industry within a short span. The year 2007- 2008 reflected the tremendous growth of Marine BizTV in various sectors of the industry. The partnership with European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC) has added one more golden feather to its cap affirming its root in the European Marine market. SAPOG, the first ever South Asian Port Games by SAARC to be held in Sri Lanka has also declared Marine BizTV as its exclusive International Marketing Partner. Moreover, media partnership with over 146 major international marine events, nomination for the Best Technical Innovation of the year award in Seatrade Awards 2007, tie ups with leading marine associations across the world, formation of International Maritime Club (IMC) etc. crowned Marine BizTV in the peak of achievements. The channel has also advanced in organizing events with the help of its new wing, BizTV events. ShipTek 2008 - the International Conference on Shipbuilding and Conversion Technology was the first event organized by Marine BizTV. With ShipTek 2008, Marine BizTV also became the first to host a maritime event with a live web cast. The upcoming events of Marine BizTV include Mastech 2008(International Marine & Technical Conference organized by MAST) in Dubai and Boat India 08’ (International Conference on Boating & Yachting) conducted in India. Apart from this, Marine BizTV is also planning to host world’s first Virtual Exhibition at Singapore in August 2009 and world’s biggest Maritime Exhibition in Dubai in the year 2011. Being the only television channel dedicated to the maritime world, Marine BizTV undoubtedly will be the most effective marketing tool in the marine industry for the years to come.