Transport Minister launches Singapore Maritime Week 2014
The 9th edition of the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2014 was launched by Minister for Transport, Mr Lui Tuck Yew, at VivoCity. Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SMW 2014 will take place from 6 to 11 April 2014, featuring 29 events organised by MPA, local and international maritime players, MPA said in its press release.
Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, MPA said, "Singapore is a leading international maritime centre and has one of the world's busiest ports. The Singapore Maritime Week is an important industry event focusing on Singapore's role in international shipping. We look forward to welcoming some 20,000 maritime representatives across all sectors of the international maritime industry to Singapore during the week."
About Singapore Maritime Week (6 - 11 April 2014)
Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is the leading maritime event in Singapore. Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SMW gathers the international maritime community in Singapore for a week of conferences, dialogues, exhibitions and social events in celebration of all things maritime. The range of activities and events organised by MPA, the industry, and research and educational institutions, as well as the cosmopolitan profile of participants, reflect the vibrancy and diversity of Singapore as a major international maritime centre.
SMW has grown in size and significance since the inaugural event in 2006, and is attracting more participants and event organisers from around the world. Participants can experience something new every year, as activities are added to the line-up, and as eminent speakers share their insights and participate in dialogues on topical maritime issues. This dynamism and the good range of issues discussed during SMW are major draws for maritime decision-makers, as are the many business networking platforms. This is why Singapore Maritime Week is all about PEOPLE, IDEAS and OPPORTUNITIES for the maritime community.
