Africa Maritime Conferences to Take Place This Week

Africa's maritime leaders will convene in Sandton, Johannesburg for two conferences this week to discuss how the continent can enhance its position as a global player in the shipping industry.

The first of the week's events is the Second Annual Heads of African Maritime Administrators Conference which will convene October 22-24 at the Sinosteel Plaza. The three day forum will build upon last year's inaugural event in Mombasa, Kenya.

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Further information can be found on the conference's Facebook page at facebook.com/MARADS2013 and the linked press release.

The Heads of Maritime Administrators Conference will be followed by the inaugural Africa Maritime Indaba conference October 24-25, 2013. Further information including a conference agenda, press materials and registration forms can be found at www.maritimeindaba.com.

Officials from the South African Maritime Safety Authority, which operates the country's ship registry, will speak at both events.