MARACAD 2017 ends on a positive note

DUBAI / Emirates Business

Under the patronage of HE Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority – Land and Maritime, the 3rd Maritime
Academic Conference and Expo
(MARACAD 2017) concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The conference attracted 22
international maritime organisations, which made it an exceptional event for the maritime sector. MARACAD discussed several strategic topics including the maturity of the maritime legal system in the UAE and the region, and the impact of technology on the maritime industry in different areas.
Abu Dhabi Ports is one of the key organisations that work to develop maritime education and training. It entered into a strategic partnership with the Australian Naval College to develop Abu Dhabi Ports’ training programmes, which were also supported by the Federal Transport Authority – Land and Maritime. Abu Dhabi Ports honoured the first batch of trainees who completed the first phase of the ‘Master of Coastal Waters programme that qualifies them to become captains in the future.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports said: “We have continued to encourage knowledge exchange through our internationally accredited training centre, Abu Dhabi Ports Maritime Centre, which facilitated the sharing of best practice in maritime to more than 408 trainees so far.”
Commenting on the success of MARACAD 2017, Captain Hussam Suyyagh, the Conference Director said, “We are proud that MARACAD 2017 has promoted UAE’s membership in the IMO Executive Council, which will enrich the diversity of the maritime sector.”
MARACAD 2017 attracted a large number of companies and specialists in the maritime sector. Over 400 maritime experts and experts attended the panel discussions on the first day.