6th March 2024
MALDIVES MARITIME CONFERENCE
Welcome to the official website of the Maldives Maritime Conference 2024. Our goal is to bring together key stakeholders in the maritime sector for discussions, planning, and collaboration to foster innovation and sustainable development in the Maldives. The inaugural conference offers a unique platform for networking, forming alliances, and exploring partnership opportunities with local and international stakeholders. Join us for insightful presentations, fostering knowledge acquisition, inventive thinking, and idea exchange.
KEY AREAS OF THE CONFERENCE
Participants & Stakeholders
Agencies / Authorities
& Ship Repairs
Logistics & Ports
Bodies / Agencies
Maritime Industry in the Maldives
The Maldives plays a crucial role in the global maritime network, with a diverse industry including shipping, fishing, marine tourism, port management, and logistics. Fishing, especially in tuna fisheries, is a traditional economic pillar known for sustainability. The nations marine tourism sector attracts global visitors, contributing significantly to economic growth. Embracing sustainable development, the Maldives prioritizes innovative technologies for responsible resource management and environmental conservation in its maritime operations.
Maldives Ports Limited
Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Maldives Ports Limited is the key trade gateway for the Maldives, efficiently managing cargo to foster economic growth. Guided by a commitment to excellence and aligned with national objectives, MPL facilitates seamless trade operations, ensuring secure movement of goods through our port. With a vision for sustainability, MPL aims to be a model of responsible maritime practices, preserving the environment and actively engaging with local communities of the country.
Presentations
Conference Speakers
EVENT AGENDA
Registration
Welcome Remark
Mr. Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim, CEO, Maldives Ports Limited
Keynote Address
Mr. Mark Assaf, Chief HRDS-TrainForTrade, UNCTAD
Break
Creation of Employment and Income Opportunities in the Maritime Industry
Dr. Azmath Jaleel, Director, IOI Ocean Academy Maldives
Evolution of Port and Maritime Infrastructure Development
Dr. Ichio Motono, Executive Director, The Overseas Coastal Area Development Institute of Japan (OCDI) | Mr. Raúl Cascajo Jiménez, Head of Environmental Policies, Valencia Port Authority | Mr. Hussain Naeem, Consultant, MPL
Lunch Break / Networking
Bottlenecks in Maritime Logistics and Possible Solutions
Dr. Nazry Bin Yahya. Head of JP Skills Centre, Johor Port Berhard | Mr Ahmed Zubair, Deputy Managing Director, Maldives State Shipping
Energy Efficiency and Decarbonizing Maritime Transport and Port Facility
Ms. Eva Pérez García, Innovation Promotion Director Fundación Valencia Port | Mr. Ahmed Inaan, Chief Technology Officer, MPL | Mr. Raúl Cascajo Jiménez, Head of Environmental Policies, Valencia Port Authority
The Impact of Climate Change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and its Port Activities
Mr. Raúl Cascajo Jiménez, Head of Environmental Policies, Valencia Port Authority | Ms. Aishath Shimla, General Manager, MPL, | Dr. Azmath Jaleel, Director, IOI Ocean Academy Maldives
Break/ Prayer
What does the future hold for the Maritime Industry? The upcoming industry trends and requirements for knowledge development
Mr. Ennarasu Karunesan, IAPH Regional Representative to India | Mr. Mark Assaf, Chief HRDS-TrainForTrade, UNCTAD | Ms. Eva Pérez García, Innovation Promotion Director Fundación Valencia Port
Closing Ceremony of the Conference
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