D/C Franzesca Mari B. Bautista has been selected to represent John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University at the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) Student Forum, which will be held in London, UK from July 11-13, 2023.

Bautista, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation student, underwent a rigorous screening process and was chosen based on her exceptional potential and knowledge in the maritime industry.

She will participate in a workshop with the theme: “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on (World Maritime Theme 2023)” which highlights the Sustainability of Maritime Education and Training (MET) in Digital Era, Greener Shipping, Gender Equality and Diversity, Working and Living Conditions at Sea, and Marine Resources Protection.

Supported by high-ranking officials from JBLFMU and mentored by the esteemed Capt. Alfred G. Espinosa, Ph. D., JBLFMU-Arevalo's Administrator and Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, JBLFMU-Arevalo's Research Coordinator, Bautista is poised to make a significant impact on the industry and further her expertise.

The IAMU Student Forum is a prestigious event that brings together students from different maritime universities worldwide.

To support Bautista's participation in the event, IAMU will cover all her travel and accommodation expenses during her stay in London. Additionally, on the last day of the forum, Bautista will have the opportunity to take a technical tour of Maritime Greenwich, a historic maritime district in the UK that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With an impressive track record as one of the Editors-in-Chief of the Dolphin Publication, Bautista has established herself as a leader in the field, and her selection for this prestigious forum is a testament to her dedication and hard work.

LINK TO THE DOLPHIN POST: https://www.facebook.com/thedolphinpage/photos/a.1084386684967952/9183647458375127

By: Hans Ibert R. David