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Malta aspires to a change in the maritime industry and for this purpose is focusing on digitalisation and the balance between economic and environmental goals. If this balance is achieved it leads to a competitive advantage for operators. This is why the government believes in a global approach at the level of the International Maritime Organization IMO.This was said by the Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia during the opening of the Malta Maritime Summit 2022.This summit brought together international maritime ministers and officials to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing this industry and discuss the way forward towards a more sustainable and resilient maritime sector.Among the participants are the Secretary General of the IMO Kitack Lim the Deputy Minister for Shipping of Cyprus Vassilios Demetriades the Minister of Maritime Affairs of Greece Ioannis Plakiotakis and the Secretary of State of Portugal for Maritime Affairs Jos Maria Costa.The summit is also being addressed by the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola the European Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkeviius and the European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vlean. In line with the governments strategy importance is being given to sustainability digitalisation and the creation of new jobs. Minister Farrugia said that the government is committed to continue to actively promote and support the maritime industry while appealing for the vision and courage to make more change and make more investment. Aaron Farrugia said that this summit arrived only a few days after the international maritime community last Thursday celebrated World Maritime Day. With the theme New Technologies for Greener Shipping on this occasion the government reaffirmed its support to the IMO as the main catalyst for the sustainable shipping industry. Significant actions have already been taken to reduce the negative effects of this sector on the environment as the IMO target is being implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships by 50 by 2050.The minister claimed that sustainability is crucial to be able to continue using the enormous potential of the sea around us and that while the development of this industry is largely driven by -privately the government has an important role to play in supporting policies and initiatives that stimulate growth and sustainability. At the same time he reiterated that Transport Malta will continue to play an active role in the digitalization and innovation process with continuous renewal of the Merchant Shipping Act which will lead the authority to be one of the most competitive in Europe and in the world. The maritime sector is one of the main pillars of the Maltese economy and is a crucial sector for the islands connectivity with the rest of the world. Over the years a number of success stories have been announced such as a leading jurisdiction for the registration of ships and yachts a leading transshipment hub in the Mediterranean a leading port for cruise liners and a country that offers leading ship repair facilities. ships and yachts. All these success stories are confirmation that Malta is establishing itself as a center of maritime excellence. This was only possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of many people who work to put Malta on the world map concluded Minister Farrugia.
