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ISSA 2015

onvention is back in style for cosmopolitan, heritage-rich city.ISSA Singapore is the world’s top shipping hub.
2015! From 24th-26th April, 2015 will serve as a meeting place for Besides maritime trade being an

Resorts World Convention ISSA members and their business important part of Singapore heritage,
Centre in Singapore will welcome associates from around the world, to 2015 marks a historical moment where

delegates for what promises to be a help address the critical issues facing Singapore will celebrate its 50th

fantastic event.ship suppliers and related industries. anniversary. Delegates will get to soak
Convention offers an opportunity for up the nationwide, heritage-themed This new and rejuvenated ISSA

the collective voice of suppliers to be activities under SG50 and will learn Convention and Trade Exhibition will
heard across an international platform, more about this maritime gateway to key also have a distinctive historical note –

with structural changes for ports and Asian markets.Convention is in its Diamond Jubilee
shipyards directly affecting clients – as year and its hosting organisation, Convention will offer an unrivalled

the demands of ship owners and ship Singapore Association of Ship Suppliers opportunity to network and exchange
managers continues to change, the ship (SASS), is celebrating its 35th year. views and business collaborations in a

supply needs of these important clients Singapore is also marking its 50th year face-to-face interaction with industry
are also changing.of independence (SG50), so this decision makers. There is also an

Convention is being held during a truly Accompanying Persons (AP) Programme
Vibrant hub
special time.for this Convention. Singapore is a
bustling cosmopolitan city which offers a Taking place during Singapore

world-class living environment, with a Maritime Week, the three-day Strategically situated in South East
landscape populated by high-rise Convention will be graced by some Asia, Singapore is a vibrant business hub

buildings and gardens. The prominent industry pioneers including and has remained a top destination for
Accompanying Persons Programme is founding fathers of homegrown shipping MICE – meetings, incentives,

designed to allow each AP to enjoy the companies. ISSA 2015’s theme is conferences and exhibitions.
multicultural experience of a ubiquitous ‘Heritage of Singapore Shipping: the Accompanied by the concerted effort

collage of cultures, where people of Journey of Innovation & Productivity’, between the Singapore Tourism Board
different ethnicities and beliefs coexist. reflecting the maritime heritage of and the Government, Singapore is a

The Programme is planned to include Singapore – one of the world’s premier winning destination when it comes to

famous sights such as Merlion Park, hub ports.security, efficiency and infrastructure. Its
Thian Hock Keng Temple, Kampong political stability, innovation-centric The 60th ISSA Convention will

Glam, Little India and Bugis. APs will also business atmosphere, cosmopolitan comprise an interactive conference
be able to explore vibrant markets in culture and exotic avenues for leisure targeting over 200 delegates, a trade

Chinatown and Little India. There will activities also add to Singapore’s qualities.exhibition of 80 booths and a host of
also be an opportunity to see the networking functions including a ISSA members and other valued

Gardens by the Bay and to take a ride in reception and black-tie gala dinner. guests who visit Convention will learn
a ‘bumboat’ (water taxi) from Clark Quay There will also be a golf challenge on how proven technologies and innovative

and to try sumptuous, famous local 23rd April. An accompanying persons’ solutions can improve the efficiency and
dishes such as chili crab.programme is being planned too and willproductivity of their ship supply

business, helping to mitigate tough deliver an Asian-flavoured
Professional touch
market conditions.experience in this
According to the 2014 Xinhua-Baltic

Exchange International Shipping Center This Convention will emphasise the
Development Index Report,recognition and importance of quality

standards and professionalism for ship

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