It is a well-documented fact that the Philippines plays a huge role in the global maritime industry through the provision of vast numbers of seafarers, but the South-East Asian nation's contribution amounts to far more than that.
As well as being the biggest crew supplier in the world, the Philippines is also the world leader in the field of education and training of highly skilled mariners. Another less-circulated fact is that the country is also the world's fourth-biggest shipbuilder, largely through outsourced projects for companies from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.
It's therefore appropriate, or indeed essential, that the country's impact on global maritime affairs should feature prominently as part of China Maritime 2012, next week in Hong Kong. The Philippines Maritime League will be holding a promotion on Tuesday, February 28, from 1600-1800 in Room S423 of the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The event's main speaker will be Congressman Roger G Mercado, the chairman of the Philippine Congress Committee on Transportation. He will be supported by a distinguished panel of guests, comprising:
For further information, contact info@maritimeleague.com.
About China Maritime Week
Following highly successful events in 2006, 2008 and 2010, China Maritime is returning for a fourth time to Hong Kong in 2012, from Tuesday, February 28 to Thursday, March 1. Alongside an extensive exhibition, the event will offer a series of social events, facilitating unrivalled networking possibilities.
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