WOC WORKSHOP: INDUSTRY-GOVERNMENT MARITIME ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION IN GULF OF THAILAND

Opportunity for Fisheries, Tourism, Coastal Development, Offshore Energy and Shipping Representatives to Enhance Coordination with Government Authorities

21 July 2014

A few spaces remain for representatives from shipping, fisheries, offshore oil and gas, tourism, coastal development, and other ocean industries to participte in the workshop on “Enhancing Maritime Resource Security: Cross-sectoral Dialogue for the Gulf of Thailand” (Singapore, 12-14 August 2014).

Leadership companies or industry groups from these sectors are invited join their peers already confirmed to be at the workshop.

Industry participants will be meeting with senior officials from the maritime law enforcement, environmental, fisheries, coastal development, trade and transport agencies of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with the goal of enhancing understanding and cooperation between industry and these agencies.

The workshop is organized by the World Ocean Council (WOC) and the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) to bring together private sector representatives and subject experts to advance marine resource and environment security cooperation in the region.

There is no cost to participate in the WOC-APCSS workshop, but companies must register their interest with the WOC using this form.

The day before the workshop, the WOC will hold a “Briefing Seminar” for companies interested in learning more about the WOC and meeting WOC Members (Singapore, 11 August 2014).

About the World Ocean Council (WOC)

The WOC is the only international, cross-sectoral alliance for private sector leadership and collaboration in “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”. Companies and associations worldwide are distinguishing themselves as leaders in ocean sustainability, stewardship and science by joining the WOC. Members to date include over 70 leadership organizations from a wide range of ocean industries: oil and gas, shipping, seafood, fisheries, aquaculture, mining, renewable energy, ocean technology, maritime law, marine environmental services and other areas. For the current list of WOC Members,click here. The WOC News Release is received by over 34,000 ocean industry stakeholders around the world.

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