A High-Level Conference on Seafarers was held in Limassol by the Shipping Deputy Ministry, within the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, with the participation of representatives from the shipping industry. Among those attending were the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias, as well as Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism, Ms. Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi.
The Opening Session of the High-Level Ministerial & Stakeholders Conference, was marked by the presence of key European and international leaders shaping the future of maritime transport.
Some insights shared by our distinguished speakers:
- EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Mr. Apostolos Tzitzikostas: “Seafarers are among the unsung heroes of our times, spending weeks or months away from home to keep our supply chains intact and our economies growing.”
- Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of Greece, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias: “competitiveness through shipping is a key factor of our growth and our future "
- Chair of the Transport and Tourism Committee, European Parliament, Ms. Eliza Vozemberg: “Maritime safety, has been a top priority of our Committee”.
Also present were senior officials, key stakeholders, and prominent figures from regional and international maritime organisations, as well as representatives of the global shipping industry.
Under the theme “Investing in Seafarers: Securing the Future of Global Shipping,” the conference focused on seafarers’ education and training, ways to attract and retain talent in the shipping industry, and initiatives to raise awareness and promote maritime and seafaring professions.
During the event, the Shipping Deputy Minister, Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus, presented an award of recognition to Captain Panagiotis Tsakos for his significant contribution to advancing the maritime sector internationally, as well as for his enduring work in nurturing knowledge, strengthening values, and creating opportunities for those who serve at sea.
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