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
