The Conference Maritime Spatial Planning: Shipping is held in Athens on 5-6 June 2014. The meeting will gather experts, industries and NGOs to discuss the coexistence and synergies between shipping and other maritime sectors in a context of increasing use of marine space.

The conference will focus on:

•    Current and future spatial needs for seaborne transport and port development;
•    Management of competition and co-existence between transport and emerging maritime activities, including in terms of safety;
•    Articulation between regional or national MSP processes and the international regulatory framework for shipping;
•    Representation of maritime transport and port interests in MSP.

More information on the event here