News this week: Sea Asia, one of the leading
maritime conferences and forum in the region, will welcome more than 14,000 delegates
from over 60 countries and regions later this month.
In its 50th anniversary, Sea Asia 2015 will run
as part of the Singapore Maritime Week at the Marina
Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 21st to 23rd
April. Key events this year include the Sea Asia Global Forum and Offshore
Maritime Forum. Industry players will discuss trends and issues impacting the
maritime industry at Sea Asia Global Forum, while Offshore Maritime Forum will host
industry experts to discuss various topics faced by the industry.
Singapore Maritime
Foundation‘s (SMF) chairman, Mr. Michael Chia, said, “2015 is a big year
with Singapore celebrating its 50th anniversary – a key milestone
and opportunity to reflect on the sectors which have helped Singapore become
what it is today. The maritime industry – which employs some 170,000 people in
Singapore and contributes around 7% of Singapore’s GDP – has played a key role
in driving Singapore’s development and this trend is set to continue.”
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