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We will like to take this opportunity in inviting you to our forthcoming 2nd African Manning and Training Conference taking place in Accra, Ghana from 10th – 11th of March 2009 at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel Accra. Accra is one of the earliest trading ports in the 19th Century in West and Central Africa. Ghana is noted for offering unique African hospitality. The early sun set heralds in the sea breeze and a refreshing environment which is an ideal setting for a seafarers’ conference.
There are some twenty-two (22) papers to be delivered by internationally known speakers who are also acknowledged in their own subject fields. The topics relate to African Seafarers as a source of crew supply to international shipping industry; International training standards; Piracy and Armed Robbery attack in African Waters and many other issues as it concerned present and future maritime operations and management.
The pre-conference evening reception on Monday 9th of March 2009 is an ideal time to start network and meet your maritime counterparts from the other side of the continent and share ideas.
Realising the dynamics of the African Continent; simultaneous translation will be available in English, French and Portuguese.
Conference Highlights :
- Africa Continent as another source of global crew supply.
- Strategies for Maritime Education and Certification
- Safety Training for Oil and Gas Offshore Industry.
- Seafarer job creation in Africa – Nigeria Niger Delta Experience.
- Fair Examination and Certification – Avoidance of fraud, corruption and illegal trade of document and Certification.
- Piracy and Armed Robbery Attack in African Waters - Problems and Solutions.
- ILO Maritime Labour Convention – An Update
- Crew Liabilities through injuries and accidents
The Need For You To Attend
Maritime is global and in order to maintain an international standard there is the
need to carry along the entire maritime community.
Development of standards in African Maritime industry can only be achieved through
presentation by the industry experts who will deliver lectures on key issues in
the present day happening in the industry.
Users and providers of African Seafarers will have the opportunity to interact on
issues effecting training of officers, cadets and ratings, demand and supply from
the African Continents. .
Who Should Attend?
- Maritime training establishment
- Maritime Safety Administration,
- Government representative
- Manning and Crewing Agent
- Ship-owners
- Ships Managers
- Seafarers and Trade Union Organization
- Marine Insurance Companies
- Oil and Gas Marine Sectors
- Ports Authorities,
- International Maritime bodies
- Marine Cadets
Why Exhibit ?
The 1st African Maritime Conference held in Abuja Nigeria on April 2005 attracted over 300 participants to the exhibition and conference with exhibition taken part from more than eight countries. The 2nd African Maritime Conference is a time efficient way to enhance your business activities, not only will you meet international supplier/ manufacturers also you will have the opportunity to;
- Place new contact and source new supplier
- Learn about the latest innovations in maritime training
- Network with your industry colleague.
Register now to join us in Accra, Ghana .
Sign up by the Early Bird Deadline,
December 10, 2008
Save hundreds by registering by our Early Bird discount deadline.
Register online now