Virtual kick-off international campaign “The maritime future is NOW!”

How can we untap the full potential of the oceans and seas for our transport, energy, food, leisure and living space? And do so in a way that ensures that they become healthier and more productive? Through “The maritime future is NOW!” campaign, the Netherlands urgently calls on all maritime partners to join forces and become gamechangers on a voyage towards a sustainable blue economy.

Live from Studio Ahoy in Rotterdam four special guests, along with your host, Frank Goossensen (Arcadis and Topsector Water & Maritime), will launch the campaign “The maritime future is NOW!”. Maarten Burggraaf, Vice Mayor of Dordrecht will tell you about the maritime ecosystem in the Rotterdam region, what it has to offer and the regional network strategy of Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe.

It will take place on Friday, 13 November, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. CET.

The launch will present a new campaign that has been developed in collaboration with and for the Dutch maritime sector and highlight innovative maritime projects. The Dutch maritime sector is eager to share its knowledge and expertise with its international partners. To do so, it has defined the following four pillars, which the speakers will zoom in on at the launch: