International meeting about Naval, Fishing, Ports and Ocean Renewable Energies
European Commission DG Clima
Working together is essential for the industry, so events like this are crucial to help move the sector forward. And for the economy to be competitive in the future we need to make changes now.
CLARA DE LA TORRE
Deputy Director General
Sima Perú
Thanks to World Maritime Week we have been able to see firsthand what is happening in other regions such as Europe and thus have a higher level of competitiveness as a shipyard in South America.
CONTRALMIRANTE CESAR BENAVENTE IRAOLA
Executive President
BRANKA
Getting to know each other and finding synergies and collaborations with partners is always important. We have come to this event with an innovative project and the reception has been very good.
JON LASA
CEO
MarEcon LTD
Over the next few years there are going to be a lot of opportunities, but we’re also going to have to do a lot of work. It’s about managing the speed and modernization of the fleet and achieving better transport services.
MARTIN STOPFORD
Director
VINCI Energies
We are fully committed to sustainability, with all strategies to achieve energy and digital transformation of ports to reduce emissions in their operations. World Maritime Week is an excellent forum to put our experience and knowledge at the service of all maritime stakeholders.
ALEJANDRO GARCÍA
Director of Hydrogen and Ports
Grandweld Shipyards
It has been very enriching have attended World Maritime Week because we have many suppliers in Spain with whom we have been able to meet. In addition, WMW has given us the opportunity to meet new professionals and markets.
MOHAMED MEHYAR
Supply Chain Manager
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food
Different points of view, also international, on tropical tunas have been put on the table and the need to collaborate among all the actors has become clear.
TERESA MOLINA
Deputy General Director of Agreements and Regional Fisheries Organizations
Tuna Research – AZTI
Multilateralism and collaboration in managing and taking measures for the sustainability of tuna stocks are essential. International commissions help to ensure this goal.
JOSU SANTIAGO BURRUTXAGA
Head of area
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