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contentsWELCOME 4

MALTA 8

GENERAL MEETING PROGRAMME 14

23rd APRIL 17

24th APRIL 18

25th APRIL 20

26th APRIL 22

PARTNER PROGRAM 24

24th APRIL 26

25th APRIL 28

26th APRIL 30

MAPS 32

CONTACT 38

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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

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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

welcomeMalta Maritime Pilot Boat

Photo: Ruben Overend - Mediacoop

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Grand Harbour BreakwaterPhoto: Maritime Pilot Anthony Chetcuti

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maltaMalta: 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

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malta Photo: Clive Vella - viewingmalta.comGrand Harbour

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 Km²Population: 450,000Political Status: RepublicNational Language: MalteseOfficial Languages: Maltese and EnglishCapital City: VallettaCurrency: Euro (€)

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Photo: Maritime Pilot Anthony Chetcuti Oil Rig Entering Grand Harbour

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European pilots towards a sustainable maritime future

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AnnualGeneral Meeting

Programme

European pilots towards a sustainable maritime future

Westin Dragonara ResortSt. Julian’s Malta

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23rd April 2013

09:00 BoD meeting

12:00 Lunch

19:00 - 22:00 Welcome Reception Pavilion Suite

Conference Venue - Westin Dragonara Resort

Dress Code: Smart Casual

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24th April 201308:30-09:00

09:00-09:30

09:30-09:45

09:45-10:40

10:40-11:00

11:00-12:30

12:30-13:00

Registration

Official welcome speeches Capt. J. Sauban, EMPA PresidentCapt. J.Mifsud, MMP President

Opening SpeechMinister for Transport

European pilots towards a sustainable futureCapt. J.Sauban, EMPA President

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

Coffee break

The Impact of the Implementation by EU Member States of Maritime Spatial Plans and integrated coastal management strategies on maritime traffic and portsDr. Joe R. BorgFormer Commissioner, DG MARE Expected demands on Pilotage servicesAlfons Guinier, ECSA

Questions and Discussion

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13:00-14:00

14:00-15:20

15:20-15:50

15:50-17:10

17:10-17:40

17:40

18:30

Lunch

E-navigation and PilotageKrystyna Wojnarowicz, MARCEC XL

Automation and Navigator VigilanceGeorgios Athanassiou, Kassel University

From BRM to MOSA, a voyage of imperfectionCapt. Ed Verbeek, Consultant

Optimisation of tugboat assistanceCapt. Marijn Van Hoorn, NLC

Coffee Break

IMO and global challenges for Pilotage 2013-2030Capt. Mike Watson, IMPA President

VTMS-Pilots – a changing relationship?Els Bogaert, Shipping Ass. Div. Belgium

Opportunities for Pilotage in AfricaCapt. Hassan Ezzahrati, AMPA President

Impact of the new Panama Canal for Pilotage Capt. Alvaro Moreno, Director PCP Questions & Discussion

End of Session

Cocktail party - Magazino, Valletta

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25th April 201309:00-10:00

10:00-10:45

10:45-11:15

11:15-12:15

12:15-12:30

12:30

14:15-19:30

19:30-23:00

Maritime Spatial Planning – Conflict of interest? Dr. Capt. François LaffoucrièreAFNI, FFPM

Presentation by Dr. Adrian Attard obo Dr. Ann FenechFenech & Fenech Advocates

Port Authorities and port services, preparing the futureCapt. David Bugeja, ESPO

Round Table Discussion“European pilots towards a sustainable maritime future”Moderator: John Mallia Panellists: ECSA, ESPO, DG MOVE, CESMA, ETA, EBA, EHMC, EMPA, NGOSession 1: Thesis 1-5

Coffee Break

Session 2: Thesis 6-10

Announcement EMPA Award

Lunch

Valletta Tour

DinnerCasino Maltese, Valletta

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St. John’s Co Cathedral

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26th April 201309:00-10:45

10:45-11:15

11:15-12:30

12:30

Council of Presidents statutory meeting

Approval of Minutes of the 46th AGM 2012

Presentation of the candidates for election

EU Ports Policy – PEC’s

Coffee break

President’s report

Secretary General’s report

Website and Journal Reports

The Certipilot ProjectCapt. John Dalli

Financial report - Auditor’s report, approval of accounts (vote)- Appointment of new Auditors- Approval of budget (vote)- Subscription proposal (vote)

AOB

Lunch

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14:00-15:20

15:20

19:00

Elections

Announcement AGM Antwerp, 2014

Closure of the General Meeting

Closing ReceptionMaritime Musuem, Birgu

Photo: viewingmalta.comVittoriosa Marina

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partner programme

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partner programmePhoto: Clive Vella - viewingmalta.com

Cittadella, Gozo

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24th April 201310:00-12:30

12:30

16:00

18:30

Departure from Hotel

Dingli

Rabat

Mdina

Lunch

Crafts Village

Glass Blowing

Mosta Dome

Return to Hotel

Cocktail Party Magazino, Valletta

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Comfortable shoes are suggested

Dress Code: Casual

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Verdala CastlePhoto: John Mallia - Mediacoop

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25th April 201310:00-12:30

12:30

14:15

19:30

Departure from Hotel

Cottonera Tour Including:

Senglea Point

Birgu - Inquisitor’s Palace

Lunch at Hotel

Departure from Hotel

St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Palace Armoury

Valletta 5D

Exhibition: Vanity, Profanity and Worship: Jewellery from the Maltese Islands

DinnerCasino Maltese, Valletta

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Dress Code: Casual

Dress Code: Smart CasualPhoto: Valletta - viewingmalta.com

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26th April 201308:10

09:00

13:00

14:00

15:45

16:45

19:00

Departure from Hotel

Ferry Trip to Gozo

Ġgantija

Cittadella

Lunch

Dwejra - Azure Window

Ferry Trip to Malta

Arrival at Hotel

End of Conference Reception Maritime Museum, Birgu

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Comfortable shoes are suggested

Dress Code: Casual

Punctuality important

Dress Code: Semi-Formal

Photo: Giovanni Maroni - viewingmalta.comAzure Window, Dwejra

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Map data © 2013Google

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office contactdetails

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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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