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Articles COMPELLING COLLABORATION OF SHIPPING INDUSTRY LEADERS AT SEAFARERS & CREW MANAGEMENT ASIA 2010
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Best processes and best practice to be at the forefront of discussions
Singapore, 22 July - With 2010 being the Year of the Seafarer, key industry issues has received heightened awareness such as the worst shortage of qualified crew in the industry’s history. This lack of skilled and qualified seafarers has had an immense impact on the global economy. According to recent estimates, 27,000 – 30, 0000 officers by 2015 are exacerbated by the negative impact of crew criminalisation and the escalating problem of global piracy. As such, Asia Business Forum’s Seafarers & Crew Management Asia 2010 returns as the center of industry discussion and information exchange, uncovering the best solutions to crew management problems in the shipping industry. This key event will be held from 27-28 September 2010 at the Amara Hotel, Singapore.
Ship management demand for Solutions Platform
Recent developments in the maritime industry have brought about increasing pressure for highly-capable and experienced seafarers. All industry players are grappling with an increasingly prevalent shortage of qualified crew to sustain efficiency in shipping operations. Crew & Human Resource Managers are forced to source for practical ideas to address the global manning shortage and in particular the lack of highly qualified officers. In addition, the International Labour Organization has determined some new standards for seafarers pertaining to labour inspection aboard ships, hours of work, rest periods, manning levels, wages as well as recruitment and placement practices.
The current status of the global economy has resulted in cost-reduction across the maritime sector to ensure future survival of organisations. This has many implications for the operations of shipping companies especially in the future supply and quality of seafarers. Significant cuts in crew training and development budgets within the industry has deepened the problem of availability and qualified crew.
Global representation at industry roundtable
Into its 5th successful year, Seafarers & Crew Management Asia 2010 will play host to industry leaders who bring with them a wealth of extensive experience, practical insights and strategic advice. International participants will be presented with the latest strategies and innovative solutions for the shipping industry. The event has been specially designed to facilitate optimal opportunities for networking alongside the cutting-edge presentations from 18 leading shipping organisations. 2 separately-bookable workshops, themed “Ship Personnel Management and Harmony” & “Protection and Indemnity for Seafarers: Fundamentals on Claims, Loss Prevention and Control” further enhance the conference as additional sources of solution information. From the crew shortage, piracy & criminalisation to best practice & strategies, Seafarers & Crew Management Asia 2010 has poised itself to be the most comprehensive conference on crew management issues in the region.
For more event information and inquiries, please visit www.abf-asia.com.
