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PLATINUM SPONSORS
ASSOCIATION OF PORTUGAL PORTS (APP)
APP is a non-profit association, created in 1991, with the objective of being a forum for debate and exchange of information on matters of common interest to ports and maritime transport.
Its mission is to promote the development and modernisation of the national Port System. APP aims to defend national ports and improve their integration into national and international transport and logistics systems, intensifying the work of collaboration, cooperation and coordination between ports and port authorities, especially in the various technical areas of port management, ensure the continuity of support for APLOP – Portuguese-speaking Ports Association and carry out studies and projects of common interest to the members.
The European International Shipowners’ Association of Portugal (EISAP)
EISAP represents more than 80% of owners of ships sailing under the Portuguese flag. It is a private association, founded in 2016.
EISAP is headquartered in Funchal, the capital of the region of Madeira. This ensures proximity to the International Business Centre of Madeira, of which the International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR) is part. EISAP has an office in Lisbon, thereby ensuring closer direct business connections to associates.
Web: www.portugal-shipowners.com
YILPORT HOLDING INC.
YILPORT’s journey started in 2004 when Chairman Robert Yuksel Yildirim envisioned bringing world-class terminal service to his hometown in Turkey. The success story began at YILPORT Gebze and expanded to deliver this high standard worldwide.
YILPORT Holding Inc. was established in August 2011 as a subsidiary of YILDIRIM Group and become the first terminal operator holding in Turkey.
Today, YILPORT Holding Inc. globally operates 22 marine ports and terminals: 5 in Turkey, 7 in Portugal, 2 in Spain, 2 in Sweden, 1 in Norway, 1 in Malta, 1 in Italy, 1 in Peru, 1 in Ecuador and 1 in Guatemala. In addition, YILPORT operates 6 dry terminals: 5 in Turkey and 1 in Sweden.
YILPORT Holding Inc. aims to create world-class, multipurpose facilities on an international scale. This vision is powered by the company’s growth strategy to become a Top 10 global terminal operator by 2025.
Web: www.yilport.com
GOLD SPONSOR
GALP ENERGIA
Galp is a company with a strong presence throughout the energy value chain. A reference player in all markets where it operates, Galp is a strong and reliable brand, with a growing presence in the main global indices that measure the financial performance and the best practices and sustainability of the industry.
Starting from one of the most efficient and resilient upstream portfolios in the sector, Galp is accelerating its renewable energy business to fulfill its ambition of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Galp is already one of the leading producers of solar energy in the Iberian Peninsula, market leaders in electric mobility in Portugal and it is positioning itself to leverage all opportunities in the sale of renewable electricity, in renewable fuels or in the value chains of hydrogen and batteries for electric vehicles.
Web: www.galp.com
SILVER SPONSORS
AGEPOR - Portuguese Shipping Agents Association
AGEPOR is the Portuguese Shipping Agents Association. Being present in all Portuguese ports, AGEPOR assures all its members (Ship Agents) as well as its principals (Shipowners) all assistance needed either for the ship, the crew, the passengers and the cargo. AGEPOR is a well known Association within the Portuguese Sector and Government having an important role in whatever relates to shipping and ports. AGEPOR also is a recognised and officially licensed body in shipping education.
AGEPOR is a member of FONASBA – the worldwide Federation of Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents. The Executive Director of AGEPOR currently plays the role of Vice-President in FONASBA, being responsible for all European members.
Web: www.agepor.pt
EUROMAR
European Mar II, Lda. & Comandita (EUROMAR) is the exclusive partner of SDM (Sociedade de Desenvolvimento da Madeira) for the promotion and development of MAR.
EUROMAR is a privately-held company acting as a local representative providing support to international shipping companies who – or intend to – operate ships under the Portuguese flag, homeport Madeira, in all areas, both at a national and international level.
EUROMAR is a Portuguese entity based in Funchal, Madeira, with further operating offices in Lisbon, Hamburg and Athens. Its services are divided into three main departments – Registration, Maritime and Seafarers, offering a 24/7 hour service to its clients.
Each department is composed of a team with substantial expertise in ship registration, mortgage recordation, maritime and crew operations, acting as the link between the shipowners, the Portuguese Maritime Administration (DGRM), the Technical Commission of MAR, the Portuguese consular network worldwide, and the Private Commercial Registry Office and Notary’s Office of Madeira Free Trade Zone.
Web: www.eu-registry.com
JOTUN
Jotun is a leading manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated paints to the world’s fleet, currently protecting more than 22,000 vessels; from containerships, VLCC tankers, supply vessels and MPC to cruise ships, warships and yards. Among its solutions are antifouling, anti-abrasive hull coatings, topcoats and anticorrosive tank and cargo holds coatings.
With more than 770 FROSIO and/or NACE certified employees globally, Jotun is also one of the few authorised training bodies conducting training courses leading to certification by FROSIO.
Jotun in present in every major ship-owning and ship-operating centre around the globe, to offer the best possible technical solutions and support as well as access to the biggest supply chain network in the industry and unique service tools.
Web: www.jotun.com
THE OIL MARKET JOURNAL
The Oil Market Journal (OMJ) was founded with the aim of providing large volume oil buyers, especially oil distributors, with reliable intraday assessments on Rotterdam Spot Market trading in refined products such as heating oil, diesel and gasoline.
The OMJ has expanded rapidly and today offers a broad range of oil and foreign exchange prices, news and analysis which is delivered to clients via a suite of innovative delivery systems.
The company is managed by a team of experienced oil and technology professionals and has a proven track record of combining accurate market analysis with reliable intra price assessments and innovative technologies.
OMJ is a Platts licensed distributor for UKI, a Dow Jones Energy News partner, and a licensed vendor for ICE Futures and WMReuters.
Web: www.the-omj.com
WISTA Portugal
WISTA Portugal is the Portuguese national association and part of WISTA International, sharing its vision, mission and aims.
WISTA is an international networking organisation for female managers in the shipping industry, currently with 55 national associations and over 3,500 members.
The main aims of WISTA Portugal are to promote the sustainable development of the Portuguese shipping cluster nationally and internationally by growing the professional network of women at decision-making levels, bringing together industry specialists and developing relationships between them for mutual collaboration through knowledge.
WISTA strongly encourages women of all ages to join not only the maritime sector onshore, but also to go to sea, to experience life on-board, whatever is their passion. The association tries to share its knowledge and view of this diverse sector with many opportunities in all areas, whether at a management level, administrative services and legal areas, to interact with national and international entities and learn about the industry.
Web: www.wistainternational.com/association/wista-portugal
BRONZE SPONSOR
TecnoVeritas
Headquartered in Portugal, with a global reach and more than 25 years, TecnoVeritas provides engineering solutions and services for industry and marine industry.
Focussed on emissions and energy management, we have a strong track record of delivering solutions, combining innovation and knowledge.
We manufacture and supply world-class power and energy management solutions for the marine industry and industry. These solutions can be tailored to the needs of the client.
Our company also has a wide range of advanced engineering capabilities and services for the marine industry and industry. Our specialized services: energy, environmental and mechanical engineering are certified with ISO 9001.
Web: www.tecnoveritas.net