China Maritime salutes the Philippines

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, this 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:

•Commodore Carlos L Agustin (ret) – Chairman and President of the Philippines

Maritime League; former chairman, Philippines Ports Authority

•Commodore Gilbert Rueras – Commander, Maritime Safety Services Command -

Philippine Coast Guard

• Brigadier General Triumfo Agustin (ret) – Chairman, PHIVIDEC Information Authority

• Mr Crispin Sapit – President, Metro Manila Shipyard Association

• Engineer Gaudencio Anacin – President, Oceanlink Institute; Director, Negros Navigation

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.

For further information please contact:

Baird Events

PH: +61 3 9824 6055, FX: +61 3 9824 6588

Email: marinfo@baird.com.au

Web: www.bairdmaritime.com