event:
WestMED Spain: Prototypes for the decarbonization of fisheries and recreational ports and vessels Date: April 17, 2024
Place: Sala “Claustre del Carme” | Pl. Miranda s/n (entre el 11 i el 12), Mahón, Menorca - Spain
Description of the event:
Description
As with other economic activities in the EU, there is a growing need for
our maritime fleets to transition away from fossil fuels as soon as possible.
This is not only a contribution to the objectives of the European Green Deal,
including the reduction of GHG emissions, but also to the profitability,
sustainability and resilience of the sector (EU Commission, 2023). The
challenges that fleets face in undertaking an energy transition range from
regulatory to technological.
The objective of this participatory workshop is to debate the challenges that decarbonization poses for ports and recreational and fishing vessels. The participatory workshop will provide the participants’ perspective on fishing boats, vessels in the recreational boating industry, as well as their ports and facilities (fishing and recreational). Participants will debate in 3 worktables on possible prototypes, energy sources, technological solutions, regulatory frameworks and general opportunities and challenges to advance towards decarbonization efforts.
Objective
This participatory workshop aims to discuss in-depth the challenges that
decarbonization poses for ports and fishing and recreational vessels. To do
this, the “designthinking” method will be proposed in three worktables which
will address the type of prototypes that are needed to be able to more
efficiently address this decarbonization challenge.
Output
A summarized report with the contributions of each working group on
prototypes to promote in the near future. This report will be transmitted
directly to the members of the EU Energy Transition Partnership so that they
can take it into account whendeveloping their roadmap. We have agreed on a
meeting with the ETP to discuss these prototypes and needs in May 2024.
Target audience
Fishing sector, marine recreational sector, marinas, fishing ports,
technology providers, port infrastructure developers, researchers, energy
sector, shipyards, etc.
Number of participants
Around a maximum of 100 participants are expected. Because space is limited
to this number, we ask you to register as soon as possible through the
Registration link since places will be granted according to the order of
registration.
More information and registration here
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