The vision and ambitions for this year’s Maritime Week Las Palmas were set out at an official press conference for the event.
Speaking at the press conference, Puertos de las Palmas President Beatriz Calzada Ojeda announced that during MWLP a planned fuel spill drill will be carried out in the anchorage area of the port for the first time, while the Deputy Minister of Economy and Internationalisation, Gustavo González de Vega, who is also Vice-President of PROEXCA, highlighted the vital role that the Blue Economy is playing in the economy of the Canary Islands. Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO of the conference organiser, Petrospot Limited, also spoke at the press launch, which was attended by key stakeholders within the Las Palmas maritime community.
Port’s maritime activities
It has also been playing a vital role in refuelling vessels diverted around Africa from the Red Sea
The Port of Las Palmas is a key strategic mid-Atlantic maritime and logistics hub serving the offshore energy sector as well as ships sailing to and from Africa, Europe and the Americas. Lately, it has also been playing a vital role in refuelling vessels diverted around Africa from the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
Maritime Week Las Palmas will examine the port’s maritime activities, from bunkering and bulk storage to fuel testing and ship repair; from cargo handling and agency to ship supply and spare part services. The high-level Flagship Conference programme will be combined with an exclusive hands-on tour to showcase the multitude of activities that make up this unique port.
The ship.energy Alternative Fuels Course
A one-day intensive course that looks at the potential benefits of using alternative fuels in the marine industry– and the reality of where the industry is now, and what practical steps will have to be taken to deliver the energy transition. This is a ground-breaking course on the future of bunkering, so it will have plenty to offer both industry veterans and newcomers.
Sponsorship Options
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