Delegation promotes marine industry (02/07/93)

Delegation promotes marine industry

AYLMER, Quebec - U-CAN, a firm specializing in Canada-Ukraine relations, is introducing a six-member Ukrainian marine mission to the Canadian marine industry from February 12 to 26. "The visit will present an ideal occasion for both countries to explore mutual business interests," said Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, president of U-CAN.

The visit focuses on the two-day Canadian Shipbuilding and Offshore Exhibit at the Ottawa Congress Center, sponsored by the Canadian Maritimes Industries Association (CMIA). It will feature about 100 exhibitors.

Later, the Ukrainians will travel to Montreal, Quebec City and Vancouver for meetings with targeted Canadian marine companies.

The mission, comprising senior executives from the Kherson Shipbuilding Association as well as the Ukrainian Shipbuilding Association, represents a shipbuilding industry on the Black Sea that is as ancient as that of the Greeks. The Canadian Embassy in Kyyiv has assessed Ukraine as a major shipbuilder of the world. "Ukraine provided the former USSR as well as its global clients with ships ranging from fishing trawlers to aircraft carriers," said Ms. Bashuk Hepburn.

The main purpose of the Canadian visit is to explore common needs and opportunities, to exchange technical know-how and to forge strategic alliances. The cataclysmic changes in that part of the world leave the Ukrainians eager for new suppliers and partners. "There is an international market for Canadian value-added equipment mounted on Ukrainian hulls," continued Ms. Bashuk Hepburn.

A panel presentation with Canadian and Ukrainian speakers "Canada-Ukraine Marine Industries: An Overview" will be held on Monday, February 15, at 2 p.m. at the Ottawa Congress Center.

For information call U-CAN, (819) 771-0723 or (613) 232-5024; or fax (613) 232-0315.

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