21.   Dr Mahathir said growth in the maritime industry implies a tremendous pressure on the limited human resources in the industry.

22.   Dr Mahathir was also asked on the synergy between the maritime industry and the Multimedia Super Corridor.

23.   He said the exhibition on consumer goods may not be as attractive as the exhibition on capital goods such as machinery and support-services for maritime industry.

24.   He said the maritime industry required additional legislation to prepare it to face future challenges.

25.   Ideally the governments will be able to provide a jump-start for the maritime industry without getting in their way.

26.   In most piracy cases, a new name is painted over the original one, said a maritime industry official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

27.   It also said an existing travel ban on government officials should be expanded to include any Liberian citizen involved in the maritime industry.

28.   Japanese investors are also concerned about the maritime industry.

29.   Maritime authorities said that while the maritime industry is still growing, it must meet IMO standards.

30.   One option worth looking into is making the maritime industry less labour intensive.