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Moderator for the day: MR. AXEL WENBLAD, Former Director General of Swedish Board of Fisheries
Opening - Welcome to European Maritime Day 2013 | PLENARY
Joint welcome address
(Interpretation in EN-MT-FR-AR-IT, passive ES and DE)
- MR. KARMENU VELLA, Minister for Tourism, Malta
Speech
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- DR. CHRIS CARDONA, Minister for Economy, Investment and Small Business, Malta
Speech [55 KB]
Keynote speeches | PLENARY
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- MS. MARIA DAMANAKI, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
Speech [65 KB]
- MR. DINNY MCGINLEY, Minister of State with responsibility for the Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking areas) and Islands, Ireland
Speech [66 KB]
- MS. CATHARINA ELMSÄTER-SVÄRD, Swedish Minister of Infrastructure
Speech [261 KB]
- MS. GESINE MEISSNER, Member of the European Parliament (ALDE), rapporteur on the proposal for a Directive on MSP and ICM
Speech [16 KB]
Prize ceremony for students' competition
Competitions for students have been held across Malta and Gozo:
Painting/Collage Competition for Primary students on the theme of maritime tourism
and
Essay Competition on maritime heritage or the Mediterranean Sea.
COMMISSIONER DAMANAKI, accompanied by DR. EDWARD ZAMMIT LEWIS, Parliamentary Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth, Malta and DR. ALAN DEIDUN will present the awards to the selected students.
Coffee break
Plenary session 1: “Investing in sustainable maritime and coastal tourism – on the path towards Blue Growth" | PLENARY
How can we foster competitiveness and employment of the European coastal and maritime tourism (EU 2020 objectives)? How do we overcome seasonality? Should maritime heritage be revived in the context of maritime and coastal tourism?
The first plenary session will focus on new opportunities for maritime and coastal tourism in Europe. Sustainability challenges (environmental impacts of tourism and relevant socio-cultural aspects) will also be key elements of the debates.
(Interpretation in EN-MT-FR-AR-IT, passive ES and DE)
Moderator: MS. LOWRI EVANS, Director-General, Directorate General for maritime affairs and fisheries, European Commission
Speakers:
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PROFESSOR LARRY DWYER, Professor at the University of New South Wales and President of the International Association for Tourism Economics (IATE)
Presentation [107 KB]
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DR. MARIE LOUISE MANGION, Head EU Affairs and Policy Development within the Ministry of Tourism
Presentation [127 KB]
- MS. BETINA MELISS, University of Greifswald, Institute of Geography
Presentation [2 MB]
- MR. MAARTEN VAN BEMMLEN, SEEMORE Project Director
Presentation [4 MB]
Lunch
Plenary session 2: "Connectivity for Blue Growth in Europe" | PLENARY
The seas surrounding Europe today already provide an important space for the movement of people, goods and services. Yet, more can be done to better connect islands and coastal regions and stimulate blue growth in Europe.
This means improving the fluidity of goods and information flows and increase capacities in traditional sectors such as transport, shipping and port services but also harnessing the potential of emerging sectors, develop specialised clusters of maritime services and technology sharing. This plenary session will look at ways in which maritime connectivity can be developed further to create synergies amongst sectors and regions and contribute to maritime economic growth.
(Interpretation in EN-MT-FR-AR-IT, passive ES and DE)
Moderator: MR. FOTIS KARAMITSOS, Acting Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission
Speakers:
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DR. JOE BORG, University Lecturer, Former European Commissioner
Presentation [107 KB]
- MS. ANA AGUADO CORNAGO, Chief Executive Officer, Friends of the Supergrid, Mainstream
Presentation [3 MB]
- MS. EEVA HIETANEN, Chairman of the ESPO Passengers Committee and Director of Communications & Cruise Development at Port of Helsinki
Presentation [2 MB]
- MR. JAN HANSES, Executive Vice President of Viking Line
Presentation [5 MB]
- MR. MARKKU MYLLY, Executive Director of EMSA
Presentation [897 KB]
Coffee break
Parallel session 1: "The cruise sector – a safe and sustainable growth sector" | MICHEL ANGELO GRIMA
The cruise industry has seen enormous growth in recent years and has an enviable safety record. It is also a sector which is one of the drivers of competitive and innovative shipbuilding in Europe. How can the contribution of this sector to the Blue Economy and European Maritime tourism be maximised? How is safety on these ever-growing vessels maintained and improved?
Another pre-requisite for the sustainability of the sector is to pay close attention to its environmental impact, including the coast and its forage into new and pristine maritime areas. What is the record of the sector with regard to the environment, and how can it contribute to Blue Growth through innovative and sustainable concepts?
Moderator: MR. FOTIS KARAMITSOS, Acting Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, European Commission
Speakers:
- MR. JOHN PORTELLI, Chief Executive Officer, Valletta Cruise Port
Presentation [4 MB]
- MR. DAVID DINGLE, Chief Executive Officer of Carnival UK
Presentation [138 KB]
- MS. EEVA HIETANEN, Chairman of the ESPO Passengers Committee and Director of Communications & Cruise Development at Port of Helsinki
Presentation [734 KB]
- MR. EMMANUELE GRIMALDI, Grimaldi Lines, representing Interferry
Presentation [293 KB]
Parallel session 2: "Marine and coastal management – fostering sustainable development and climate change adaptation" | TEMI ZEMMIT HALL
What tools do we have at our disposal to manage seas and coasts in a perspective of Blue Growth? What knowledge do we need in order to make sustainable decisions? What is the impact of climate change and how best to adapt to them? How big are the cumulative human pressures that affect the marine environment? The session aims to discuss these elements.
Moderator: MR. KARL FALKENBERG, Director-General, Directorate-General for the Environment, European Commission
Speakers:
- MS. MICHELLE BORG, Malta’s Government Representative
Presentation [335 KB]
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PROFESSOR LAURENCE MEE, Director of the Scottish Association of Marine Science
Presentation [4 MB]
- MS. EMMY BOLSIUS, Director of the coast programme of the Netherlands
Presentation [3 MB]
- MS. JACQUELINE ALDER, Head of the UNEP coastal and marine ecosystems branch
Presentation [793 KB]
Parallel session 3: "Mediterranean Sea Region – laying the conditions for sustainable growth and jobs" | PLENARY
The marine and maritime actions launched in the Mediterranean Sea region have greatly improved its environmental status, maximised the sustainable use of resources and enhanced the sustainable growth and jobs in the region. How could we pave the way for the blue economy to further flourish in the region?
There are several good examples of regional stakeholders which are working together in a spirit to achieve tangible results. The IMP-Med Project being implemented under the European Neighbourhood Policy will add to further discussions.
(Interpretation in EN-MT-FR-AR-IT, passive ES and DE)
Moderator: MS. MONIQUE PARIAT, Director for the Mediterranean and Black Sea, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
Speakers:
- MR. ABDELKRIM REZAL, Director of Mercantile Marine, Algerian Ministry of Transport
Presentation [2 MB]
- MR GEORGE ALEXAKIS, elected Regional Counselor of Crete, Greece and representative of Crete in CPMR
Presentation [816 KB]
- MS. MARIA PURIFICACIÓ CANALS I VENTÍN, President of the MedPAN network
Presentation [2 MB]
- MR. ZACHARIAS SIOKOUROS, Chief Executive Officer, Maritime Institute of Eastern Mediterranean Ltd
Presentation [2 MB] , Speech [17 KB]
- MR. YIGIT ALPOGAN, Ambassador, Deputy Secretary General of the Transport and Urban Development Division in Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean
Presentation [99 KB]
Messages for stakeholder-day – closing of political day | PLENARY
(Interpretation in EN-MT-FR-AR-IT, passive ES and DE)
- MS. LOWRI EVANS, Director-General, Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
Speech [35 KB]
- DR. EDWARD ZAMMIT LEWIS, Parliamentary Secretary for Competitiveness and Economic Growth, Malta
- MR. MICHAEL ODENWALD, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development, Germany
- MR. MARTIN GÜNTHNER, Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Ports of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
Reception for participants | Conference Venue
Concert by the tenor Joseph Calleja, held under the distinguished patronage of HE Dr. George Abela, President of Malta | Conference Venue
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