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WELCOME MALTA
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GENERAL MEETING PROGRAMME
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23rd APRIL
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24th APRIL
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25th APRIL 20 26th APRIL 22 PARTNER PROGRAM
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MAPS
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CONTACT
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Welcome to EMPA’s 47th Annual General Meeting; Welcome to Malta. We are very happy to host the EMPA Board, as well as all participants and their guests. We hope these three days will be fruitful, and enjoyable to all. We look forward to have the opportunity to network together both during the Conference, as well as during the different and exciting excursions we have designed especially for you. Please be assured of our assistance at all times if and when you require it. This booklet is presenting you with all you need to know about the Conference
welcome Malta Maritime Pilot Boat Photo: Ruben Overend - Mediacoop
agenda, as well as the itinerary of excursions. Should there be any modifications to the programme, we will let you know immediately. Thank you once again for your participation in EMPA’s 47th Annual General Meeting. Best regards, The Organising Team
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Grand Harbour Breakwater Photo: Maritime Pilot Anthony Chetcuti
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malta
Malta: visited by gods, loved by empires, and famous for its warm hospitality. Its 316Km² make it one of the world’s smallest states. However, Malta boasts an incredible history dating thousands of years. Its megalithic Temples are older than the Pyramids of Egypt or Stonhenge, and remain some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world. Malta has always been an island of strategic importance. It was occupied by a succession of empires, including the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Arabs, the Normans, the Aragonese, the Knights of St. John, the French and the British. Today, Malta is 8
Grand Harbour Photo: Clive Vella - viewingmalta.com
the Southernmost member of the European Union, and is a hub at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea for culture, commerce and diplomacy and tourism. Some statistics about Malta: Area: 316 Km² Population: 450,000 Political Status: Republic National Language: Maltese Official Languages: Maltese and English Capital City: Valletta Currency: Euro (₏) 9
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Oil Rig Entering Grand Harbour Photo: Maritime Pilot Anthony Chetcuti
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European pilots towards a sus
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stainable maritime future
Annual General Meeting Programme
Westin Dragonara Resort St. Julian’s Malta
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Conference Venue - Westin Dragonara Resort
09:00
BoD meeting
12:00 Lunch 19:00 - 22:00
Welcome Reception Pavilion Suite
Dress Code: Smart Casual
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24th April 2013 08:30-09:00
Registration
09:00-09:30
Official welcome speeches
09:30-09:45
Opening Speech
Capt. J. Sauban, EMPA President Capt. J.Mifsud, MMP President Minister for Transport
European pilots towards a sustainable future
Capt. J.Sauban, EMPA President
09:45-10:40
Ports Policy Review and Pilotage Prof. Dimitrios Theologitis, DG MOVE
Maritime Accidents: Why is the work of EMSA important? Pilots enhancing maritime safety Capt. Markku Mylly, EMSA Director
10:40-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-12:30
The Impact of the Implementation by EU Member States of Maritime Spatial Plans and integrated coastal management strategies on maritime traffic and ports Dr. Joe R. Borg Former Commissioner, DG MARE
Expected demands on Pilotage services Alfons Guinier, ECSA
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Questions and Discussion
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:20
E-navigation and Pilotage
Krystyna Wojnarowicz, MARCEC XL
Automation and Navigator Vigilance Georgios Athanassiou, Kassel University
From BRM to MOSA, a voyage of imperfection Capt. Ed Verbeek, Consultant
Optimisation of tugboat assistance Capt. Marijn Van Hoorn, NLC
Coffee Break 15:20-15:50 15:50-17:10
IMO and global challenges for Pilotage 2013-2030 Capt. Mike Watson, IMPA President
VTMS-Pilots – a changing relationship?
Els Bogaert, Shipping Ass. Div. Belgium
Opportunities for Pilotage in Africa Capt. Hassan Ezzahrati, AMPA President
Impact of the new Panama Canal for Pilotage Capt. Alvaro Moreno, Director PCP
17:10-17:40
Questions & Discussion
17:40
End of Session
18:30
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Maritime Spatial Planning – Conflict of interest? Dr. Capt. François Laffoucrière AFNI, FFPM
Presentation by Dr. Adrian Attard obo Dr. Ann Fenech Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Port Authorities and port services, preparing the future Capt. David Bugeja, ESPO
10:00-10:45
Round Table Discussion “European pilots towards a sustainable maritime future”
Moderator: John Mallia Panellists: ECSA, ESPO, DG MOVE, CESMA, ETA, EBA, EHMC, EMPA, NGO
Session 1: Thesis 1-5
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10:45-11:15
Coffee Break
11:15-12:15
Session 2: Thesis 6-10
12:15-12:30
Announcement EMPA Award
12:30
Lunch
14:15-19:30
Valletta Tour
19:30-23:00
Dinner Casino Maltese, Valletta
St. John’s Co Cathedral Photo: viewingmalta.com
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26th April 2013 09:00-10:45
Council of Presidents statutory meeting Approval of Minutes of the 46th AGM 2012 Presentation of the candidates for election EU Ports Policy – PEC’s
10:45-11:15
Coffee break
11:15-12:30
President’s report Secretary General’s report Website and Journal Reports The Certipilot Project Capt. John Dalli
Financial report - Auditor’s report, approval of accounts (vote) - Appointment of new Auditors - Approval of budget (vote) - Subscription proposal (vote) AOB 12:30
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Lunch
14:00-15:20
Elections Announcement AGM Antwerp, 2014
15:20
Closure of the General Meeting
19:00
Closing Reception Maritime Musuem, Birgu
Vittoriosa Marina Photo: viewingmalta.com
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Cittadella, Gozo Photo: Clive Vella - viewingmalta.com
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24th April 2013 10:00-12:30
Departure from Hotel Dingli Rabat Mdina
12:30
Lunch Crafts Village Glass Blowing Mosta Dome
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Return to Hotel
18:30
Cocktail Party Magazino, Valletta
Comfortable shoes are suggested Dress Code: Casual
Verdala Castle Photo: John Mallia - Mediacoop
Dress Code: Smart Casual
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10:00-12:30
Departure from Hotel Cottonera Tour Including: Senglea Point Birgu - Inquisitor’s Palace
12:30
Lunch at Hotel
14:15
Departure from Hotel St. John’s Co-Cathedral Palace Armoury Valletta 5D Exhibition: Vanity, Profanity and Worship: Jewellery from the Maltese Islands
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Dinner Casino Maltese, Valletta
Dress Code: Casual
Dress Code: Smart Casual Photo: Valletta - viewingmalta.com
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Departure from Hotel
09:00
Ferry Trip to Gozo Ä gantija Cittadella
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Lunch
14:00
Dwejra - Azure Window
15:45
Ferry Trip to Malta
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Arrival at Hotel
19:00
End of Conference Reception Maritime Museum, Birgu
Punctuality important Dress Code: Casual Comfortable shoes are suggested Photo: Giovanni Maroni - viewingmalta.com Azure Window, Dwejra
Dress Code: Semi-Formal
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Hotel Map
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Photo: Clive Vella - viewingmalta.com
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office contact details
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The organising committee Help Desk of the 47th Annual General Meeting can be reached on the following numbers:
Conference Helpdesk:
+356 9947 8481
Westin Dragonara Resort
+356 2138 1000
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