Marine Engineers, Naval Architects To Hold Annual Conference, AGM In Rivers

The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) is set to hold its Annual Conference/AGM in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, next week.

With the theme “Advancing National Maritime Regulations for Shared Prosperity”, the 2024 gathering, which is tagged MARSPER 2024, is the 13th in the series.

Topics, including ‘Innovative Approaches to Maritime Safety Compliance’, ‘Cabotage Act’ and ‘The Role of Waivers In The Advancement Of The Nigerian Maritime Industry and Technological Advancements In Naval Architecture And Their Regulatory Impacts’, will be discussed.

Others to be treated are ‘Economic Growth Through Effective Maritime Financing And Financial Regulations’ as well as ‘Collaborative Strategies For Maritime Industry Growth And Regulations’.

The conference will hold on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Heliconia Park Hotel, Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt.

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, will be the chief host while the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will be the special guest of honour.

On Tuesday, December 10, the AGM takes centerstage virtually, with a link that will be provided for participants.

A release signed by the chairman, 2024 Conference/AGM Planning Committee, Engr. Eferebo Sylvanus, added: “Members are by this notice encouraged to kindly donate towards the actualization of MARSPER 2024.”