Global Maritime Forum has announced
the winners for its third annual Future
Maritime Leaders essay competition.
The competition asked the youth about
their vision for the maritime sector in
2050 and the concrete actions that the
industry needs to take within the next
five years to make this a reality.

The winners include Criselle Angela
David who served as Corporate
Strategy Manager of PTC Holdings
at the time of the competition.
Criselle’s essay discusses the rapid
pace of technology adoption within
the maritime industry and the need
to plan for the educational needs
and recruitment of the future
seafarer. She adds that these men
and women will need to be not only
able-bodied but “able-skilled,”
equipped with technological
savviness to tackle the risks and
challenges of working on advanced
ships.

The winning essays will be presented
at Global Maritime Forum’s Annual
Summit happening from October 20
to 28. The summit brings together
top decision-makers, thought
leaders, and experts from across the
maritime value chain, and represents
an opportunity to rethink global
seaborne trade and identify steps
towards a cleaner, safer, and more
resilient maritime industry.