The Seafarers Convention 2019 (SeaCon 2019), the much-awaited maritime event in the Philippines, will open up business prospects and employment opportunities for seafarers in the country.

Lea Paradero, head of the Maritime Frontliners Group, said the SeaCon 2019, which will be held on Oct. 4 to 5, 2019 at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, is aimed at gathering all maritime industry experts, government agencies and seafarers in a three-day conference.