LLOYD'S of London Press and the Philippines' maritime industry have teamed up to hold a major new international maritime conference in Manila in October.
The First Philippine Manning and Training Conference will take place at Manila's Shangri-La Hotel on October 12 and 13.
Sponsored by Lloyd's Ship Manager (LSM ) magazine, the conference will focus on the key issues facing the world's leading provider of crews.
It is backed by the Philippine manning agency associations and unions and supported by the International Shipping Federation and The Nautical Institute.
The programme includes sessions on the implementation and enforcement of the revised STCW Convention, the Philippines' response to market demands, manpower sourcing and competitive pressure, and the investment approach to raising standards.
The conference builds on the success of the LSM -sponsored international manning and training conference presented biannually in Singapore, which attracted 200 attendees last year.