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Pioneering Maritime Industry Event Breaking Waves Brings Leading Professionals to Helsinki
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The two-day conference comprises a Think Tank forum for invited guests on Monday 3 December and a seminar on Tuesday 4 December. During the Think Tank forum, leading industry representatives will formulate a joint statement on the future challenges and targets of the European Maritime Cluster. The forum will include representatives of ports and shipowners, decision-makers from the European Commission, and representatives of pioneering companies such as Wärtsilä, ABB and Rolls Royce.
The challenges and targets identified by the Think Tank will be presented at the seminar, which will also seek solutions through startup accelerators and various case studies. Key figures within the maritime industry, among them Wärtsilä President & CEO , of DG Move, from MF Shipping and Hamburg Port Authority CEO , will discuss the development and competitiveness of the European Maritime Cluster as part of the panel discussion.
The international maritime industry and shipping are experiencing a period of profound change. Stricter environmental legislation, new service chains, automation and digitalisation are transforming shipping in an unprecedented way. These changes demand closer collaboration within Europe to ensure the region's competitiveness also in the future.
Finnish expertise is setting an example in the maritime industry: the Port of Helsinki is the busiest passenger port in Europe , and the Finnish maritime cluster is an internationally recognised leader in maritime technology. As the nation's capital, Helsinki is playing a key role in bringing together key actors in the maritime industry, providing an important opportunity also for local actors.
" ", Tuurnala adds.
Finnish companies are enthusiastically participating in Breaking Waves and the joint development of the European Maritime Cluster on the whole. The conference is being made possible by partners representing a wide range of Finnish expertise. Wärtsilä sees it as a unique opportunity to develop the global maritime industry and present Finnish know-how to international experts.
" ", comments , President & CEO of Wärtsilä.
Tiina Tuurnala
Managing Director, Finnish Shipowners' Association
+358 40 5476762
tiina.tuurnala@shipowners.fi
Vappu Mänty
Director of Sales and Marketing, Helsinki Marketing
+358 50 401 3548
vappu.manty@hel.fi
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