Maritime Vietnam 2009 Conference

normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">A FIRST TIME GATHERING OF GOVERNMENT AND MARITIME OFFICIALS, KEY INTERNATIonAL AND LOCAL INDUSTRY EXPERTS                   

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">IIR Exhibitions is pleased to play host to the Maritime Vietnam 2009 Conference, a key industry event from  the 25th to 26th of February 2009 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention

normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This conference is one of the key industry forefronts for the rapidly evolving Vietnamese Maritime industry as a key priority sector for the government’s Vietnam Marine Strategy to position Vietnam as an important maritime hub internationally.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">The opening ceremony will see key representatives from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, as well as Mr Kjell Storlkken – Ambassador of The Royal

normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Norwegian Embassy, Hanoi as well as Consul-Generals from the Ho Chin Minh CityConsulates of the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, The Netherlands and Singapore.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Maritime Vietnam 2009 Conference is held in conjunction with the Maritime Vietnam 2009 Exhibition organized by IIR Exhibitions, which will see over 300 international and local exhibitors from 20 participating countries and regions exhibiting the maritime industry’s latest technology solutions and innovations.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">For the first time ever, key international speakers such as Marcus Hand from Lloyd’s Lists, Dato’ Jude Benny from Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP, organizations such as Vinalines, BIMCO and Vinamarine as well as government authorities and local industry experts will congregate to discuss successful strategies for expanding key opportunities and economic growth drivers shaping the Maritime industry in Vietnam.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">The unique experiences of key private sector industry players and highly interactive sessions will address the most pressing challenges facing the industry today such as Securing and Managing Financing, Ports and Shipping Development, Ship Building, Ship Repair and Conversion.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">As Vietnam is also attracting key players in the world port and shipping industry to exploreand expand their businesses in Vietnam, a strong focus on the global maritime industry overview and its impact on Vietnam will also be addressed.  Timely information on the abundant growth opportunities and the market potential of the Offshore and Floating LNG Vessels will set new standards for the industry.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Maritime Vietnam 2009 Conference continues to share the Vietnamese government’s vision of Vietnam as a key global Maritime centre.  The event will play host to the largest names in Shipbuilding & Shipyards, Ship Charterers, Shipping Companies and Port Authority Officials.  This vibrant platform allows Maritime professionals to congregate network and forge business relationships.  This gathering aims to set forth the direction of the Maritime industry.

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">This event is also supported by and will have key representatives attending from leading associations and organizations such as the :

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">For more information, please contact :

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Theresa Lee

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Tel : (65) 6319 2668

normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Fax : (65) 6319 2669

normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Email : theresa.lee@iirx.com.sg

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">URL : www.maritimeshows.com./vietnam   www.conference2009.maritimevietnam.com.cn

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">about IIR Exhibitions Pte Ltd

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normal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">Institute for International Research (IIR), established since 1973, is part of Informa Plc, the world’s leading international provider of specialist information and services for the academic and scientific, professional and commercial business communities via publishing, events and performance improvement.  Informa, a public listed Company quoted on the London Stock exchange and ranked amongst the FTSE-250 list, has a global network of over 150 offices in more than 45 countries employing over 9,500 staff around the world.

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