The Maritime Cyprus Conference is an established biennial event organised by the Shipping Deputy Ministry in cooperation with the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners. In 2019, Maritime Cyprus celebrated 30 years since it was first held in 1989. Maritime Cyprus 2019 took place between 6 and 9 October 2019 and the main focus this year was on the theme of “Sea Change”.

The Conference brought together more than 1000 participants, including shipowners, shipping executives, regulators and state officials from all over the world, including over 40 high-profile, high-calibre speakers. This year’s exciting line-up included discussions on all important topics relevant to the shipping industry, including shifts in established business models, regulatory challenges, environmental protection and the impact of technological transformation.