Maritime conference calls for speakers

SUBMISSIONS FOR paper abstracts from prospective speakers for The 9th National Maritime Conference and Exhibition have been called for by the organisers of the event, to be held in Cape Town early next year. Topics on which submissions are invited include operational and structural issues such as the Maritime BEE Charter, women in the industry, the NPA Bill and maritime training and education. The event is to be held at the Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel on March 15-17, 2005. Abstract submissions must be in by July 31. Details are contained on the website: www.maritimeconference.co.za.