Dhammamother, saudi arabia: The 3rd Saudi Maritime Conference, which will be held at Dhahran Expo in Dammam, will strengthen the capacity of the industry workforce and bring the Kingdom’s aspiring professionals to network and learn from the sector’s leaders.

One of the key focus areas of the event’s strategic agenda is to improve regional maritime education standards, strengthen support for economic diversification, invest in promising sectors and rely on oil and gas-based earnings. reduction. This is in line with the Vision 2030 goal of increasing the contribution of non-oil exports to the Kingdom’s GDP from 16% to at least 50%.

Emad AlHumam, Senior Vice President, International Maritime Industry, Corporate Services “The Saudi Maritime Conference is an ideal platform for discussing the importance of maritime education and training and the need for qualified national cadres to strengthen the Kingdom’s international competitiveness and achieve the goals of Vision 2030. As the largest shipyard in the MENA region, it is our responsibility to contribute to the advancement of the Kingdom’s maritime industry.Following our strategic plan to build some of the world’s largest ships, It has allowed us to lead the shipbuilding industry and maintain the same standards as major international companies.In line with the national goal of increasing employment opportunities for Saudi citizens, we are constantly seeking local talent and resources. He was keen to put his talent and expertise to good use.”

Christopher WELSBY, Chief Executive Officer, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, United Arab Emirates & Kingdom of Saudi Arabia “The Kingdom’s maritime sector is currently undergoing rapid development and we believe it is our responsibility to help the nation move towards greater success by providing the necessary maritime-related training. We have a proven track record in training schemes that provide extensive expertise that has enabled many maritime companies, ship owners and operators around the world. Ensures focus on efficiency and environmental safety Through participation in the Saudi Maritime Conference, we will work with regional maritime authorities to share expertise as well as leverage their research and development capabilities and look forward to establishing standards specific to the Kingdom’s environmental, operational and flag management requirements.”

Turki Al Shehri, Director of the National Maritime Academy “In line with Vision 2030, skilled and competent professionals are absolutely necessary to lead progress in this field. As one of the leading maritime academies in the region, we, the National Maritime Academy, We believe it is our responsibility to qualify seasoned local maritime professionals by exposing them to valuable practical experience early in their careers.We constantly seek to develop strategic partnerships with leading organizations in the industry to We are at the forefront of contributing to the growth of this sector.Through our participation in the Saudi Maritime Conference, our priority is to localize our maritime expertise and convert it into resources to boost the economy of the Kingdom. At the same time, it is to strengthen knowledge and open up new opportunities for students.”

Chris Morley, Group Director – Maritime Events, Informa Markets “Saudi Arabia is one of the newest members of IMO to be elected to the IMO Executive Board in Category C for 2021. Our aim is to amplify the message and be the voice of the Kingdom at IMO. prioritized maritime education and its importance in producing skilled local professionals in the industry, promoting knowledge transfer on best practices in the field through insightful sessions and panel discussions. and highlight multiple opportunities for the next generation of professionals.”