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The Maritime Cyprus Conference is an established biennial event organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners. In 2019, Maritime Cyprus will proudly celebrate 30 years since it was first held in 1989. Maritime Cyprus 2019 will take place between 6 and 9 October 2019 and will focus on the theme of “Sea Change”.

The Conference brings together more than 1000 participants, including shipowners, shipping executives, regulators and state officials from all over the world, including over 40 high-profile, high-calibre speakers. This year’s exciting line-up will include discussions on all important topics relevant to the shipping industry, including shifts in established business models, regulatory challenges, environmental protection and the impact of technological transformation.

The Official Opening of the Conference will take place on Sunday, 6 October 2019, at the Parklane Resort and Spa, in Limassol. During the Opening Reception, the winner of the “Cyprus Maritime Award 2019” will be announced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus.

The main conference will be held in Limassol, at the “Carob Mill Conference Centre”, between 7th and 9th October 2019. The Official Opening of the working part will take place on Monday, 7th October 2019, at 09:00 a.m., by H.E. the President of the Republic of Cyprus.

Distinguished guests such as the IMO Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Kitack Lim, the European Commissioner for Transport, the Presidents of ECSA, ICS and BIMCO, as well as renowned shipowners and world class experts will be taking part in the discussions.

Maritime Cyprus provides the opportunity to the participants to become familiar with the strong maritime tradition of Cyprus and the buzzing maritime cluster in cosmopolitan Limassol. Our endeavour is for Cyprus to maintain and enhance its role as an advanced, proactive, competitive maritime nation with a positive contribution both in Europe and internationally.

For more information about the conference please visit maritimecyprus.org.