The prospects for the growth of the cruise industry in East Med are positive but still need much to improve in terms of safety and security for the sector to fully capitalize on its unique advantages.

High calibre speakers will deliver an address at the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, which is being held on Thursday 30 May 2019 at 12.00, at the “Four Seasons” hotel, in Limassol.

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received orders to provide linkspans to a customer in Scandinavia and a conversion project for two RoPax ferries operated by a Scandinavian ship-owner.

The Jinling Shipyard in China has ordered 4 × MAN 51/60DF engines in connection with the building of 1 + 1 × 230-metre-long RoPax vessels for TT-Line, the German ferry operator.

The Cruise Line International Association Europe (CLIA Europe), which supports the Greek cruise market and aims at its further development in the region, announced its participation in major cruise and shipping events that will take place between May 27 and 29, 2019, within the framework of the 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019.

YES Forum says YES to Sea Tourism on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, during the International Conference & Exhibition of the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019, at Domotel Kastri Conference Center – Kifissia, from 14.00 to19.00.