BIMCO General Meetings have a reputation for inspiring thought and encouraging ideas and Singapore 2012 is expected to be no exception. The programme, says BIMCO Secretary-General Torben Skaanild “focuses attention on a number of vital issues which shipping people need to consider as they take their businesses forward”. The 2012 BIMCO General Meeting Conference, themed ‘Perspectives in Shipping – Survival through Innovation’, taps into Singapore’s talent for attracting the expertise and stoking the momentum needed develop and implement practical solutions for the good of the industry, the environment, and the global economy. Participants will have the opportunity to join industry leaders in a discussion that will focus on key issues relating to innovation; survival in a challenging business environment, ship financing, technological and operational strategies and the role of seafarers in this complicated equation. A broad range of expertise will be gathered with representatives of all shipping related sectors, from the yards to the breakers. You can’t afford to miss this!