European Maritime Day 2025 will take place in Cork, Ireland, on 21-23 May 2025.

It is the occasion to pay tribute to “maritime Europe” and put all maritime sectors and activities in the spotlight to help European citizens realise the real outreach and variety of sea-related activities going on in Europe and provoke reflection on the crucial role the seas play in our everyday life. It is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.

The EMD is also the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. It provides an engaging and interactive experience to catch up on the current state of play on a broad range of issues concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and to discuss ways of moving forward. It features inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops, exhibition and lots of networking opportunities. The EMD targets professionals from businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs and academia as well as EU citizens interested in the sea.

VASAB Secretariat will join the event’s Expo area and represent VASAB activities and role in the macro-regional cooperation in maritime spatial planning in the Baltic Sea Region and beyond, especially highlighting two EU co-funded projects – Baltic Sea2Land and Northern European Sea Basins project (NESBp).

https://vasab.org/event/european-maritime-day-2025/