Local and international maritime leaders are expected at the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference, the world’s biggest manning meeting to be held at the Shangri-La The Fort in Manila from Nov. 12 to 14, 2024.
The speaker lineup features nearly 50 experts, leaders and influencers, representing some of the biggest names in the shipping industry.
Speakers from the Philippines include Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, Maritime Industry Authority Administrator Sonia Malaluan, PTC Group President and Filipino Shipowners Association Vice President Gerardo Borromeo, Magsaysay Maritime Corp. President Doris Magsaysay-Ho, and OSM Thome President Mailyn Borillo.
Speakers for this year’s Seatrade Crew Connect include (from left) Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO); Guy Platten, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping; Behlal Ahmed, chairman of the International Maritime Employers Council; and Doris Magsaysay Ho, chairman of the Magsaysay Group. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Leaders in the global maritime industry are also set to discuss the latest trends. These include International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, International Chamber of Shipping Secretary General Guy Platten, Intertanko Managing Director Katharina Stanzel, International Maritime Employers Council Chairman Capt. Belal Ahmed, Bimco Manager for Maritime Safety and Security Capt. Ashok Srinivasan, and International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network Chief Executive Simon Grainge.
Other industry experts will also share the most recent developments and innovations, such as representatives from Ocean Technologies Group, SmartSea, Warstila Voyage, Mintra, Mission to Seafarers, The Nautical Institute, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, and Det Norske Veritas.
Justyna Bartnicka, policy officer from the European Commission, will also attend.
This year’s conference will be co-located with Seatrade Cruise Asia.
Attendees can expect to meet over 60 world-class suppliers and enjoy numerous organized networking events.
The Crew Connect Global Awards will also return on November 14 during the Gala Dinner.
The Manila Times is among the major media partners of the Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global conference.
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