The Maldives Marine Industry Forum 2024, with participation from important maritime industry players and high-level decision makers, successfully wrapped up its second edition on 6th July 2024 in Meerumaa, Malé, Maldives. This event marked another significant milestone in the marine sector. It brought together prominent figures from the public and private sectors, including ministers of government and high-ranking staff from numerous institutions. The National Boating Association of the Maldives (NBAM) and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) have endorsed the Maldives Marine sector Forum, which is organised by MEDIUM Events Pvt Ltd and emphasises its vital relevance to the local marine sector.
The success of the event was made possible by the following prestigious sponsors:
- Gold Sponsor: Maldives State Shipping (MSS)
- Silver Sponsor: Allied Insurance (Insurance Partner)
- Silver Sponsor: Ocean Group
- Silver Sponsor: Alia Investments
- Silver Sponsor: Hassan Marine Engineering Solutions (HMES)
- Silver Sponsor: Kuehne + Nagel
During the Maldives Marine Industry Forum 2024, intelligent panel discussions on important issues pertaining to the maritime sector were held:
- Maritime Cargo Management and Regulations: The panel started out by outlining the main obstacles that Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) must overcome, including capacity limits, inefficient bureaucracy, and inadequate infrastructure. To increase overall efficiency and service delivery, solutions including process optimisation, improved worker training, and infrastructure changes were suggested. The talks provided a thorough review of present procedures and forward-thinking solutions, and they were centred around a number of important topics.
- Maldives as a Liveaboard Destination: The panel offered insightful analysis and doable suggestions to strengthen the Maldives’ standing as a top liveaboard destination, guaranteeing long-term development and an excellent travel experience. The panellists determined important legislative adjustments and government assistance programs that might significantly grow the liveaboard tourist industry. It was determined that removing some regulatory obstacles was necessary to realise this industry’s full potential.
- Next Stage of Boat Making: The lack of competent workers in the Maldivian boat making sector was a major issue that was brought up. Comprehensive capacity building initiatives are being implemented to solve this issue and provide local individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in this industry. The panel offered a thorough analysis of the Maldives’ boat construction industry’s future and suggested doable tactics to encourage innovation, protect cultural heritage, and promote the sector’s long-term expansion.
- Marine After Sales and Spare Parts: The panel began by talking about the challenges encountered throughout the importation process as a result of rules imposed by Maldives Ports Limited and the Maldives Customs Service. In order to ensure faster operations and fewer delays, participants offered process streamlining ideas and discussed their own experiences. Experts on import protocols, supply chain management, marketing tactics, training initiatives, and the function of insurance in the maritime industry were gathered for this panel discussion.
Splendid Asia and MadlyMaldives look forward to the progression the industry will have on travel and tourism in Maldives with great interest.
