ES − SPAIN
20/05/2009 Madrid, Spain
Conference
Event organiser: the Ministry of Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs, General Secretariat of the Sea
Presentation of the books "The Seas of Spain" and "Human activities in the Seas of Spain"
The Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs will present the two books “The Seas of Spain” and “Human activities in the Seas of Spain” written by an array of experts and published by the Government of Spain.
The objectives of the event are to give publicity to these high quality publications and to promote scientific knowledge of the sea and the human activities it sustains.
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14 - 15/05/2009 Santander, Spain
Conference
Event organiser: Atlantic Arc Commission – Conference of Peripheral an Maritime Regions
General Assembly of the Atlantic Arc Commission
More info: http://www.arcatlantique.org/pdf/doc_travail/210_en.pdf?PHPSESSID=334a2d45e4781db90023b128fcc152f8
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6,7,8 and 20,21,22/05/2009 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria/ Santa Cruz in Tenerife, Spain
Seminar
Event organiser: Government of the Canary Islands. Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (U.I.M.P.)
‘Seminar on Canarian archipelagic waters and the reform of the Canary Islands’ Statute of Autonomy’
The proposed Seminar aims to analyze attentively the relevance of the sea for the Canary Islands from different scientific perspectives. Governance of the inter-insular waters, Biodiversity, Transports, Infrastructures, Maritime Policy in the Outermost Regions are among the subjects that will be tackled in the seminar.
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21st May 2009, Telde, Canary Islands, Spain
Event organiser: Canary Institute of Marine Science, Canary Agency for Research, Innovation and Information Society. Autonomous Government of the Canary Islands
‘Día Europe del Mar y su importancia para Canarias’ / European Maritime Day: its importance for the Canary Islands
An Open Day event at the Canary Institute of Marine Science devoted to the dissemination of European Maritime Policy. Several speakers will present examples of marine research and innovation activities undertaken in the Canary Islands with the participation of major experts in each area. Parallel activities, such as exhibitions and visits to the Institute main facilities will be included in the afternoon session.
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BG − BULGARIA
18 and 19/05/2009 Varna, Bulgaria
Conference
Event organiser: Short Sea Promotion Centre Bulgaria
The Boost Bulgarian Maritime Policy
The SSS promotion centre of Bulgaria proposes a three-fold program:
- Meeting with Maritime science faculty students, to acquaint students with European Maritime Policy. Students from the Technical University-Varna, Maritime Sciences Faculty and Shipbuilding Faculty, too are the target audience;
- Round table & Discussion, with the Chairmen of Maritime Association and Maritime Institutes on the Implementation of Integrated Maritime Policy in Bulgaria and then necessity of new Bulgarian Maritime Policy;
- Press Conference with journalists.
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CY − CYPRUS
20/05/2009 Limassol, Cyprus
Seminar
"Shipping and the Environment: GHG Emissions from Ships"
Department of merchant shipping
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DA − DENMARK
27/05/2009 Copenhagen, Denmark
Conference
Event organiser: Danish Maritime Safety Administration
Symposium on EU maritime initiatives
In Copenhagen we will celebrate the European Maritime Day by arranging a symposium.
The programme consists, inter alia, of a presentation from EU – -keynote speaker Mr. Haitze Siemers, Acting Head of Unit E1, DG MARE.
The main objective of the symposium is to achieve an overview on EU initiatives and thereby enhancing the national cooperation with regard to future developments of the Integrated Maritime Policy for Europe.
The target audience is the national maritime authorities in Denmark.
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DE − GERMANY
20/05/2009 Kiel, Schleswig- Holstein, Germany
Panel Discussion/Exhibition
Event organiser: Government of Schleswig-Holstein
Europäischer Meerestag (European Maritime Day)
The key guidelines of the Maritime Action Plan Schleswig-Holstein shall be presented by an exhibition and panel discussions. Over 30 exhibitors from different areas (e.g. maritime technology and research, marine environment, maritime economy, maritime culture, interregional cooperation, maritime career and job opportunities) are expected.
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22/05/2009 Hamburg, Germany
Conference
Event organiser: Social Democratic Party (SPD)
Maritime economy- A chance for Northern Germany
The main focus of the panel discussion will lay on the role of Northern Germany’s maritime economy and its impact on the area development. Topics such as the proximity to the Baltic Sea and its agrarian use, which might indicate a high economic potential, will be at the center of the discussion. Also, the panel will discuss efforts to enhance renewable energies like wind power in the Baltic Sea area.
The main focus of the panel discussion will lay on the role of Northern Germany’s maritime economy and its impact on the area development. Topics such as the proximity to the Baltic Sea and its agrarian use, which might indicate a high economic potential, will be at the center of the discussion. Also, the panel will discuss efforts to enhance renewable energies like wind power in the Baltic Sea area.
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16/05/2009 Berlin, Germany
Conference
Event organiser: Baltic Sea Forum e.V – Pro Baltica
Veranstaltung zum Europäischen Tag der Meere 2009
More info: http://www.baltic-sea-forum.org/en/kalender/5/1318/
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25/05/2009 Berlin, Germany
Conference
Event organiser: Deutscher Nautischer Verein von 1868 e.V. (non-gouvernmental organisation in Germany for all nautical and maritime matters)
Nautischer Abend
The german minister of transport, Mr Wolfgang Tiefensee, will give a speech which will be followed by a panel discussion.
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ET − ESTONIA
20/05/2009 Tallinn, Estonia
Conference
Event organiser: Ministry of Econ. Affairs and Communication − Estonia
‘Developing Estonian Maritime Policy in European Union’
Estonia is currently compiling its maritime policy. The event would be an intermediate overview of the process for the wider maritime public.
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FR − FRANCE
19/05/2009 Paris, France
Conference
Event organiser: Cluster Maritime français
The CMF celebrates the European Maritime Day during one of its networking buffets.
To celebrate the European Maritime Day, the CMF invites the May 19 in Paris, its 160 members, maritime journalists and high-ranking officials to meet with each other.
For this occasion, Cluster Maritime Français will welcome Euroshore, the association of port reception facilities in Europe and beyond. The aim of Euroshore is to promote the use of port reception facilities that protect the environment through the efficient and sound disposal of ship’s waste.
Like last year, this celebration will be organized on board of one of the cruise boats of the ‘Vedettes de Paris’. We will embark to get a visit of Paris while enjoying the boat's lunch.
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18/05/2009 Marseille, France
Conference
Event organiser: Euromed Management, Ecole de Management Marseille
EU Integrated Maritime Policy and related policy areas
As part of Maritime MBA training programme, organised by Euromed Management, Ecole de Management Marseille, Mr Ronald Vopel, Policy Officer at DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries – Unit Maritime Policy Development and Coordination, will give a lecture on the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy and related policy areas. (non-public event)
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11-15/05/2009 Lorient, France -- 19/05/2009 Rennes, France
Conference
Event organiser: Région Bretagne, le Réseau français de recherche côtière (RFRC), l'Ifremer et Cap l’Orient
La semaine de la mer et du littoral en Bretagne
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de la charte des espaces côtiers bretons, la Région Bretagne lance, en collaboration avec l’ensemble des acteurs de la zone côtière, une semaine dédiée à la mer et au littoral en Bretagne.
Cette semaine regroupe un ensemble d’événements spécifiques, ciblant le grand public ou des publics plus avertis, sur des volets thématiques de la gestion intégrée de la zone côtière. Elle a pour objectif de sensibiliser ces publics différents à la gestion durable de la zone côtière. La semaine de la mer et du littoral en Bretagne se déroulera à Lorient autour du fil conducteur: «La gouvernance de la zone côtière: comment décider et s’organiser? Avec quels savoirs?». Elle se conclura à Rennes, le 19 mai, avec la première session de la Conférence régionale de la mer et du littoral.
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GR − GREECE
19/05/2009 Athens, Greece
Event organiser: Hellenic Chamber of Shipping
Hellenic Maritime Day
To celebrate European Maritime Day, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping will award a prize to a Greek ship-owner for his social contribution, as well as the donation of equipment to maritime academy. The event will underline the importance of shipping for Greece, improve public awareness of shipping and stimulate young people’s interest in sea careers.
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24th May 2009 Greece
Event organiser: MedPort
Externalities in Maritime Growth & Sustainability by the Sea
Greece, being both a popular tourist destination, an archipelagic nation with extensive coastlines, and a country seeking to establish its ports as preferred points of access in the region, must improve its ability to achieve both economic and environmental objectives while minimizing externalities.
To increase awareness of externalities and to move thinking forward, the program consist of two events: A visual arts exhibition and competition, to engage the event’s public with all sides of the issue in a direct and emotional way, and a roundtable discussion on the issues bringing together, an economist, a policy maker, a prominent artist, and an leading business person.
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IT − ITALY
1st – 3rd May 2009 Margherita di Savoia, Italy
Cultural event
Event organiser: Margherita di Savoia Municipality
O' Maggio al Mare
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15th – 17th May 2009 Arsenale, Venice, Italy
Exhibition
Event organiser: Expo Venice S.p.A.
MAREMAGGIO - PIANETA ACQUA
The event is dedicated to the water history in Venice, with exhibition of traditional ships, presenting also the life of old shipmen. In addition, it will include exhibitions and meetings on today’s issues, e.g. Indicators for sustainable use of water, GIS for Integrated water services planning, Waterfront design, River Basin Planning, Climate change and water, Fitodepuration applications.
More info: www.maremaggio.it
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14/05/09 Roma, Italy
Conference
Event organiser: Palestinian Commission for Human Development
Pollution of Mediterranean Sea in Gaza City
Mediterranean Sea locates on 42 kilometre of Palestinian shores only. Its water is exposed to severe pollution for many reasons: First, Sewage system that end in sea and comes form Palestinian territories and Israel. Secondly, the pollution resulted form the toxic component of Israeli experiment and this kills fishes and restrict voyage.
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21,22,23/05/2009 Brindisi, Italy
Conference
Event organiser: OWEMES Association
Offshore wind and other marine renewable energies in Mediterranean and European seas
The goal of the seminar is to make a specific and up-to-date review of ongoing activities and programmes in order to exchange information and promote co-operation among European, Mediterranean and other world countries in the promising field of marine renewable energy applications.
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20/05/09 Livorno, Italy
Event organiser: Tuscany Region
Il porto della musica, The Port of Music
The European Maritime Day will take place in Leghorn and will join the closing of the initiative “Open Harbour”, organized by Port Authority of Leghorn. The final day of the contest “Waiting for Italia Wave” and the launch of the comics contest “Comicswave” concerning the Mediterranean sea and seaside will be organized in the maritime station of the mentioned port. In the night a concert with bands from Corsica, Sardinia , Liguria and Tuscany will close the maritime day. The objective is to enhance the role of the sea in Tuscany. To emphasize and spread the importance of integrate maritime policy coordinated by the Board of Tuscan sea.
To involve the students and tuscan citizens with concerts and free tours of the harbour.
More info : http://www.regione.toscana.it/ambienteeterritorio/mare/index.html
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LT − LITHUANIA
15/05/2009 Klaipeda, Lithuania
Conference
Event organiser: Studies and Business Association "Baltic Valley", Klaipeda University - International Business Magazine JURA MOPE SEA, Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Klaipeda Science and Technology Park
International conference: 'Baltic marine innovation forum'
The conference aims, inter alia, at encouraging partnership between countries, science and education institutions as well as enterprises while implementing EU integrated maritime policy. Guidelines of the EU Strategy for Baltic Sea region will be presented and Lithuanian priorities for the upcoming Lithuanian presidency in the Council of the Baltic Sea States will be introduced.
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LU − LUXEMBURG
20/05/2009 Luxembourg City, Luxemburg
Conference
Event organiser: Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois
Journée européenne de la Mer à Luxembourg 2009 (European Maritime Day in Luxembourg ’09)
- Exhibitions and show about maritime firms and subjects like the Link between Luxembourg and the Sea and Dredging firms in Luxembourg;
- Photo and knowledge contests with great surprises for the winners;
- Networking event with conferences and official speeches.
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PL − POLAND
20/05/2009 Kolobrzeg, Poland
Conference
Event organiser: Ministry of Infrastructure
Integrated Maritime Policy of Poland
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01/09/09 Gdańsk-Oliwa, Poland
Event organiser: The Polish Maritime Museum
15th International Maritime Exhibition “BALTEXPO”, associated event after opening of BALTEXPO – conference “EU integrated maritime policy and Poland”
The main events will perform on board and around the one and the only steam engine cargo vessel preserved in Europe - s/s SOLDEK (built in Gdansk in 1948).
The celebrations of The EMD will consist of:
- the show of models of sail ships controlled by radio waves (location: the canal of the Motlawa river in the heart of the medieval port of Gdansk)
- the race of the dragon boats (location: the Motlawa river)
- the opening of the exhibition about the famous Polish sail ship GENERAL ZARUSKI (built in Sweden in 1939) and the idea of renovation her (location: The Granaries of The Polish Maritime Museum in Gdansk)
- the opening of the exhibition about the preservation and development of the Baltic ports (location: the museum ship SOLDEK)
- the concert of the shanties group (location: the museum ship SOLDEK)
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PT − PORTUGAL
21/05/2009 Lisbon, Portugal
Open session
Event organiser: The Lisbon Geography Society
European Maritime Day: Challenges for the development of a European Maritime Policy and the Portuguese involvement
Discussion about the unique characteristics of the Integrated Maritime Policy in the European context and its driving forces. It will also focus on the development of a national strategy for the sea.
More info : Dia Europeu do Mar (
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22/05/2009 Lisbon, Portugal
Conference
Event organiser: Task Group on Maritime Affairs
Marine strategy framework directive: new challenges in the sustainable management of seas and oceans
The conference consists in several presentations regarding the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and its application in Portugal. It will also tackle both the role of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive in the water quality and the role of the Hydrographical Regional Administrations implementing the Directive.
More info : Direciva Quadro "Estratégia Marinha" ( ~ 342 Kb)
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RO − ROMANIA
11-20/05/2009 Constanta, Mangalia, Tulcea and Braila - Romania
European Maritime Day
Event organiser: Ministry of National Defence
European Maritime Day
Specific activities will take place (11 to 19 may 2009) at the Military Circles from the Constanta, Mangalia, Tulcea and Braila garrisons and at the Romanian Navy Musea in Constanta and Mangalia:
- Presentations and speeches about the European Maritime Policy;
- Expositions of books and paintings;
- Artistic moments;
- Promoting the image of the Navy Force by mediatisation through brochures, posters, CDs and other materials.
- A festive programme will be organised at the Navy units (grand pavois, speeches, visits from the students of the highschool from the maritime and fluvial garrisons on the ships etc.);
- Open Day at the Romanian Navy Museum.
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20/05/2009 Constanta, Romania
Conference
Event organiser: Romanian Government − Department for European Affairs / Ministry of Defence
European Maritime Day
Presentations:
- short history regarding the establishment of 20th of May as ‘European Maritime Day’;
- the place and the role of the naval component of the Romanian Border Police in the context of the European maritime policies;
- short history regarding the activity and the development of the naval component of the Romanian Border Police.
Demonstrative Search and Rescue exercise held in the Black Sea involving a patrolling vessel and two harbor control boats (according to the weather conditions).
Objectives :
- to enhance the visibility of the maritime sector and its importance;
- to raise awareness of the opportunities and the challenges of the maritime sector;
- to present the role and the activity of Romanian Border Police regarding the maritime sector.
Participants: representatives from the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Border Police, County Police Inspectorate, Romanian Naval Authority and the Local Administration (the list is still open).
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SL − SLOVENIA
20/05/2009 Portoroz, Slovenia
Conference
Event organiser: Maritime Law Association of Slovenia
European Maritime Day: European maritime policy and the new Rotterdam rules
The event will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Marko Pavliha, EU Maritime Ambassador and former Slovenian Minister of Transport and Vice- President of the Parliament who will highlight the main achievements and aims of the new EU Maritime Policy with particular regard to the Mediterranean and Adriatic. A link will be then made to the new UN Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partially by Sea (Rotterdam Rules) adopted in December 2008 and which will be open for signature from September 2009. The aim is to discuss the salient characteristics of the Rotterdam Rules and particularly how will they work with some particular instruments of the EU Maritime Policy as for example Motorways of the Sea and Short Sea Shipping.
More info: www.mlas.fpp.edu
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SV − SWEDEN
Conference
Event organiser: Chalmers University of Gotheborg
European Maritime Day
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UK − United Kingdom
20/05/2009 Devon, United Kingdom
Conference
Event organiser: Government of Devon, Brixham
Devon Maritime Forum Meeting
Sustainable Marine Resource Management in Devon and the South West of England.
Looking at how different policy initiatives will interact to provide an integrated framework for marine management, and identifying any gaps in provision that need to be filled. There will be presentations on the progress of the UK Marine Bill (Marine Management Organisation and the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities), the CFP Control Regulations Review, the CFP General Review Process, Interreg IV projects in Devon and Article 47 of the CFP – recreational sea angling. The event will produce a combined response to the River Basin Management Plan consultation process – part of the EU Water Framework Development work in the UK. There will be live musical entertainment – a group who sing traditional sea shanties.
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18 - 19/05/2009 Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Conference
Event organiser: Aberdeenshire Council, in partnership with the North Sea Commission, East of Scotland European Consortium and the European Commission Office in Scotland, Boddam
The Local Dimension to European Maritime Policy
The event will aim to highlight the role of local and regional government and sectoral stakeholders in implementing the European Maritime Policy. It will focus primarily on governance at the local, national, regional sea and European levels and tools for the implementation of the Policy such as Maritime Spatial Planning.
More info: http://aberdeenshiremaritimeweek.eventbrite.com/
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11/05/09 United Kingdom
Online platform
Event organiser: Maritime Industry Foundation
It came by sea. Do you know what, why and how?
Some 90% of goods traffic to and from the European Union by sea.
The overall aim of this education and awareness Event is to promote European Maritime Day and European maritime transport through the Maritime Industry Knowledge Centre web resource: www.maritimeindustryfoundation.com
The overarching objectives of our European Maritime Day Event are to improve the image and heighten awareness of Community shipping and to attract young people both to the seafaring professions and to careers onshore within the maritime sectors and clusters.
The purpose is to inform and attract young students and professionals to the maritime professions as well as to increase awareness of the European constituency and of the importance of maritime transport for the economic development of Europe.
Website : www.maritimeindustryfoundation.com
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14/05/2009 London, United Kingdom
Conference
Event organiser: London Universities Maritime Law and Policy Research Group (LUMLP)
Maritime law and policy seminar: Shipboard Operational Procedures and Pollution Legislation - the Mariners' Dilemma
The main contribution of this seminar will be highlighting several of the problems of mariners in meeting their obligations to safety of life at sea and protection of the marine environment. It will include trends in accidental and wilful pollution and the causal factors involved. Points covered are navigational and technical complexities, training, fatigue, tank cleaning, ballasting, ship structural integrity, environmental awareness, commercial stresses, and communications with the shore.. In particular, the legitimate rights of coastal states and those of masters will be covered. This and other aspects are underpinned by case studies. These will also serve to outline the efforts being made to resolve several of the contradictions between operational and legal requirements.
More info : http://www.westminster.ac.uk/law/page-804
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