The GlobalMET Board met at the Singapore Maritime Academy on 11 October. Among the items discussed during the four hour meeting were: - ongoing collaboration, including with DNV SeaSkill - initiation of the Certified MET Practitioner scheme - participation in the review of STCW - shipping industry review of MET - more projects - membership and more intensive marketing - securing financial support for another Maritime English project in the Philippines - e-learning initiatives and delivery standards - introduction and operation of new website - conferences/seminars in China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines - constitutional and financial matters The meeting concluded with an expression of appreciation to the Singapore Maritime Academy for hosting the meeting and also the 2006 annual conference.