PTC Waves 2021 Volume 17 Issue 2

Karen Avelino

is selected as Sole Philippine Representative

for the Cruise Lines International Association

MEET OUR PTC LEADERS

Karen Avelino, PTC Executive Director of Business

Development for Shipping & Senior Vice President of Cruise Operations, has been selected to represent the country in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association and the leading authority of the global cruise community.

Representing 95% of the world’s ocean-going cruise capacity, the organization supports policies and practices that foster a secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment. Through PTC’s membership in CLIA, the Philippines becomes the only country in Asia to have a representative in the organization and is given a platform to further advance the interests of Filipino maritime professionals in the cruise sector.

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WHO MOVE THE WORLD

Driving the Continuous Growth of Filipino Maritime Professionals

Beng Cristobal has been in the business of maritime

and shipping for nearly two decades. Before assuming responsibilities in Crewing, she directed IT operations as Chief Information Officer (CIO) spearheading several projects such as the Vinta system and application which is a one-stop crew management online tool.

As the Senior Vice President for Cargo Operations, Beng ensures that Filipino seafarers deployed are at their best and are globally competent to take on the challenges that they will face at sea. “My passion is to help people I meet reach their full potential,” she shares. “The same is true for seafarers.”

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