The European Maritime Day is the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. This year’s edition took place in Cork, Ireland from 21 to 23 May 2025.
The Conference provided an inspiring framework to discuss the latest developments in the blue economy and the marine environment. It boasted inspirational speeches, thematic sessions, workshops, pitching sessions, an awards ceremony and more.
- integrated maritime policy | fisheries policy | marine and aquatic research | blue economy | maritime economy
- Wednesday 21 May 2025, 09:30 - Friday 23 May 2025, 18:00 (CEST)
- Cork, Ireland
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 21 May 2025, 09:30 - Friday 23 May 2025, 18:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Cork City HallAnglesea Street, Cork, T12 T997, Ireland
- Languages
- English
- Website
- https://www.b2match.com/e/european-maritime-day-2025/components/49981
Description
CINEA participated with a European Stand where visitors were able to learn more about the European funding opportunities and initiatives in the blue economy. Several project beneficiaries presented their innovative results at the stand.
CINEA and other EU initiatives managed by CINEA also organised the following workshops:
- European Maritime Space - 21 May, 14:00-18:00
- Energy Transition Partnership for fisheries and aquaculture Workshop – 21 May, 15:00-17:30
- Young generation approach 4 resilient blue economy - 22 May, 15:45-17:00
- Blue women champions take the stage at EMD2025! - 22 May, 15:45-17:00
- Blue Innovation: Ocean Energy scaleup through the European Ocean Pact (Innovation Fund project SAO, panellist) - 22 May, 15:45-17:00
- The role of aquaculture in the Multiuse of the Sea Workshop (organised by CINEA) – 23 May, 9:45-11:00
- From Isolation to Innovation: Boosting Maritime and Coastal Tourism in Outermost Regions - 23 May, 13:30-14:45
- Maximising support blue skills and ocean literacy - 23 May, 13:30-14:45
- Driving Innovation in the Blue Bioeconomy: Algae - 23 May, 15:00-16:15
Businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs, academia, and EU citizens interested in maritime affairs were invited to take part in the numerous activities organised during the two-day conference.
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EU-funded projects at the EU Stand
Several EU-funded projects and an assistance mechanism (initiative of DG MARE) took part in the EU Stand on 22 and 23 May.
See them below:
Port of Cork Ringaskiddy redevelopment project - Phase 2 (Funded under CEF Transport)
AquaWind (funded under EMFAF)
BlueAquaEdu (funded under EMFAF)
COOL BLUE BALTIC (funded under EMFAF)
ecoRoute (funded under EMFAF)
EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism (initiative of the European Commission funded under EMFAF)
OLAMUR (Funded under Horizon Europe – Mission Ocean)
ULTFARM (Funded under Horizon Europe – Mission Ocean)
INSPIRE (Funded under Horizon Europe - Mission Ocean)
RAPID (Funded under Horizon 2020 - Transport)
SATURN (Funded under Horizon 2020 - Transport)
MPA LIFE IRELAND (funded under LIFE Programme)