The Malta Maritime Forum with the support of the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works (MTIP) is organising a Conference entitled ‘A National Maritime Transport Strategy: Addressing the Needs of the Industry’. The event will be held on Maritime Day, 26th September at the Orchid Room – Xara Lodge, Limits of Rabat.

Please see the full programme below.

 

CELEBRATING WORLD MARITIME DAY:

IMPLICATIONS ON THE MALTESE MARITIME INDUSTRY

A Conference organised by the Malta Maritime Forum

with the support of the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works (MTIP)

26th September 2024

The Orchid Room – Xara Lodge, Limits of Rabat

 

9.00     Welcome Coffee and Registration

9.15      Implications of the World Maritime Day for Malta : An Industry Perspective – Godwin Xerri, Chairman MMF

9.20     Government’s Vision and Maritime Mission – Hon Chris Bonett, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works (MTIP)

9.50     A Public/Private Approach for the Maltese Maritime Industry – Godwin Mifsud,  Permanent Secretary MTIP

10.05   Direction and strategy for the maritime industry – Perit Karmenu Vella, former European Commissioner

10.25   Keynote Speech: Maritime Transport Policy – IMO Insights – Jonathan Pace, former Deputy Director, TCD IMO

10.45   Panel Discussion – Aligning National Priorities to Industry Needs

  • Regulator: Capt. David Bugeja, Chief Officer Maritime Affairs, Transport Malta
  • Policy Maker: Diane Muscat, DG Strategy and Policy MTIP
  • Cargo Terminals: Alex Montebello, CEO Malta Freeport Terminals
  • Liquid (Energy) Storage Terminals: Sonke Stein, MD EVOS Malta Ltd
  • Professional Service Providers: Dr Lisa Camilleri, Secretary MMLA
  • Ship Owners: Manuel Portelli, Senior Manager Malta Motorways of the Sea part of Grimaldi Group
  • Maritime Tourism: Stephen Xuereb, CEO Valletta Cruise Port and COO Global Ports Holding plc

11.30    Interventions from the Floor by Key Industry Representatives

12.00    Conclusion of Event & Networking Lunch

 

Karin Grech
Author: Karin Grech