CLIA in Europe

🛳️ CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025 is just around the corner! As the excitement builds for Rotterdam this March, hear directly from our CLIA Director General, Europe, Samuel Maubanc about the incredible opportunities awaiting the cruise community. 🎥 Here’s what to look forward to: 🚀 CLIA Innovation Showcase: Spotlight on maritime innovation, cutting-edge technology, new builds, and sustainability advancements. 🌍 The European Summit: The go-to platform for connecting with policymakers, media, and maritime leaders, discussing responsible tourism, European policy, and alternative fuel solutions. 🎯 New for 2025: Tailored opportunities for exhibitors to connect directly with cruise line buyers through one-on-one appointments, workshops, and promotional events. Thank you to our local hosts – the Port of Rotterdam, Cruise Port Rotterdam, and the City of Rotterdam, Gemeente Rotterdam – for supporting this exceptional event. 🤝 👀 Watch the video below to hear from our Director General and get inspired to join us in shaping the future of cruising! Learn more and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eHwBSfx3 Can't wait to see you all in Rotterdam!👋 #CLIACruiseWeek #WeAreCruise

🛳️⚡Kicking off the European Shipping Summit (ESS) this morning in sunny Brussels with a lively discussion on Onshore Power Supply (OPS)—the key to reducing emissions in ports and advancing net-zero goals. Mike Corrigan, CEO of Interferry and Julie Green, CLIA Deputy Director General opened the session, emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration between cruise lines, ports, and policymakers to accelerate OPS deployment. Key takeaways: ⚓Cruise industry leadership: 146 CLIA cruise ships are OPS-ready—over half the fleet. This grew 20% in a year and will reach 238 ships by 2028. ⚓Infrastructure gap: More investment is needed. ⚓Regulatory alignment: OPS is crucial for meeting FuelEU Maritime goals and reducing costs under EU ETS. ⚓ Call for action: Strategic investments, predictable pricing, and prioritizing cruise berths for OPS are essential. 🗣️As Julie Green highlighted: "OPS is a shared responsibility. Cruise lines are investing in OPS-ready ships, but more investment, more strategic planning, stronger policy support and increased cooperation are needed to accelerate this progress." This discussion also continued the momentum from #CLIACruiseWeek in Rotterdam, where pricing transparency was in focus. Ensuring clarity and predictability in OPS costs is key to expanding its adoption. 🎯 A big thank you to Interferry and European Shipowners | ECSA for the collaboration and for inviting #CLIA to contribute to this crucial debate! 🙌 Isabelle Ryckbost Inesa Ulichina Jorgen Bjerre Claes Berglund #OnshorePowerSupply #NetZero #ESS2025

It was an honor and pleasure to welcome European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas as a keynote speaker at #CLIA Cruise Week Europe in Rotterdam last week. His speech underscored an important reality: competitiveness and sustainability go hand in hand. 🤝 #CLIACruiseWeek

🛳️ Attracting the next generation of seafarers – a crucial conversation at #CLIA Cruise Week last week. The cruise industry is focused on giving seafarers from around the world fulfilling careers at sea. A career at sea can offer growth and a pathway to the future. But how do we ensure seafarers have the skills—and support—they need? 🌍⚓ 📄 After the European Commission issued a report highlighting the importance of skills competitiveness in the EU, this timely discussion looked into attracting seafarers, their training, upskilling and the skills of the future. 👩🎓 A cadet in the audience shared a powerful message: There needs to be more representation of cruise careers in maritime curriculums. How can we inspire the next generation if they do not see these opportunities? 🌊 As the moderator Bernard Vanheule put it: "We need to highlight the ocean of opportunities to our European citizens." Attracting talent is only part of the equation. Retaining crew members is just as important. 💡Panelists highlighted why many choose a career at sea: the chance to travel the world, earn salaries that support their families, and gain invaluable professional experience. 🛳️ Cruise lines are taking steps to ensure crew members feel supported—from their first days on board to long-term career growth. Psychological safety, mental well-being, and diversity are key priorities. 🙌 🌍 Neurodiversity plays a crucial role in today’s workforce. Every individual learns, communicates, and experiences the world differently. There is a need to embrace this shift and ensure that both crew and guests feel included, supported, and valued. 👥 New generations bring fresh perspectives, and leadership styles are evolving. It’s not just about following the chain of command, it is about fostering a workplace where everyone thrives. 💡 Want to dive deeper? Read CLIA’s Ocean of Opportunities report: https://lnkd.in/e5p-jVyu Michael Jaworski Sibrand Hassing Alco Weeke Justyna Bartnicka Gabriele Petruzzelli Martel Fursdon Magali Bertolucci Jana Harrison Kerstin Buchheim Alfredo Serrano Chacón Discover more #CLIACruiseWeek insights at CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association #WeAreCruise ⭐ Presenting Sponsor | RINA 🔷 Premier Partner | Lloyd's Register 🇳🇱 Local Hosts | Port of Rotterdam | Cruise Port Rotterdam | Gemeente Rotterdam

👏 🥂 Thank you to Port of Rotterdam for hosting an incredible evening celebrating CLIA Cruise Week Europe — we are excited to be here connecting members of the cruise community in this historic maritime city! 🇳🇱 We are also deeply honored and thankful to the Cruise Port Rotterdam for their commissioning of a poem dedicated to the cruise industry, authored by Derek Otte, presented to CLIA President & CEO Bud Darr during the celebration: CRUISING TOGETHER, BUILDING TOMORROW across the oceans far and wide  big ships journey; tides their guide broadening horizons, holding place  uniting people, time and space  different cultures, side by side  serving passengers with pride  waves of kindness have to flow  for hospitality to grow if history was a course to sail  it would let the winds of change prevail  from a heritage preserved with care  to a futuristic glare at an industry, sustainable  goals proven to be attainable  traveling port to port with hope across our big blue globe with rules upheld, near or far health and safety, the highest bar  governance fair, employment true economies rise, connections bloom   “all aboard!” through night and day the cruise world charts a brighter way  evolving, improving, changing pace uniting people, time and space - Derek Otte   🎉 Thank you to the Port of Rotterdam, Boudewijn Siemons, Mai E. Derek Otte, and all of our attendees for a wonderful and memorable night of celebrating CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025!

🛳️ At CLIA Cruise Week Europe in Rotterdam, we had the honor and pleasure of welcoming European Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas as a keynote speaker. His speech underscored an important reality: competitiveness and sustainability go hand in hand. The cruise industry is already making major investments to facilitate the adoption of sustainable fuels, the rollout of new technologies, and improved energy efficiency. To accelerate this transition, we need supportive policies that foster innovation and help scale clean technology and infrastructure. Commissioner Tzitzikostas reaffirmed the European Commission's commitment to: 🛳️ Supporting the cruise sector and its continued growth. 💶 Recognizing its economic importance and contribution to tourism and coastal communities. ⚓ Advancing shipbuilding innovation and technological progress. 🌍 Addressing the challenges of cutting emissions and achieving sustainability goals. 🤝 Strengthening collaboration between cruise lines, national authorities, and ports to ensure a sustainable future for the industry. Moreover, Commissioner Tzitzikostas stressed that the cruise industry plays a crucial role in Europe's tourism landscape, driving economic growth in coastal regions and highlighting the beauty of our continent. 🗺️ At #CLIA, we share this vision. We stand ready to work together with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders to advance a sustainable and competitive future for European cruising. 🙌 Discover more CLIA Cruise Week insights at CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association ⭐ Presenting Sponsor | RINA 🔷 Premier Partner | Lloyd's Register 🇳🇱 Local Hosts | Port of Rotterdam | Cruise Port Rotterdam | Gemeente Rotterdam #CLIACruiseWeek

🇳🇱 CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025 prepares to set sail in Rotterdam as we finalize preparations for the highly-anticipated European Summit and the Innovation Showcase! 🏗️ Exhibitors have begun to arrive and set up for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to introduce and demonstrate new innovations in maritime technology, newbuilds, design, and hospitality directly to decision-makers from our member cruise lines, port authorities, shipbuilders, and other key industry stakeholders. ✂️🥂 Later today, we'll officially welcome our attendees to experience the Innovation Showcase with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and our welcome reception, generously sponsored by The HEINEKEN Company. This morning and afternoon, attendees are diving deep into a robust program of insightful sessions and workshops: ⛽Forum: Deploying Sustainable Marine Fuels, sponsored by Titan & ABB 💬 Workshop: Strategic Dialogue with Member Cruise Line CPOs & Innovation Showcase Exhibitors 👩✈️ Workshop: Attracting the Next Generation of Cruise Seafarers 👋 We’re looking forward to welcoming the cruise community to CLIA Cruise Week Europe in Rotterdam for an insightful and impactful week! 🛳️ Discover more CLIA Cruise Week content at CLIA in Europe | #CLIACruiseWeek #WeARECruise ⭐ Presenting Sponsor | RINA 🔷 Premier Partner | Lloyd's Register 🇳🇱 Local Hosts | Port of Rotterdam | Cruise Port Rotterdam | Gemeente Rotterdam

👋 Hallo, Rotterdam! 🇳🇱 We are thrilled to join together this week in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for the 2025 edition of CLIA Cruise Week Europe! It all "sets sail" here tomorrow as we welcome together the cruise industry's most senior cruise line leaders, policymakers, business partners, and suppliers to discuss the future of the cruise industry. 🔜 This year's event will begin tomorrow with the fourth edition of the European Summit, offering deep insight and conversation on essential European policy matters, responsible tourism management, the latest in zero-carbon and green fuels solutions, and much more. Later in the afternoon, we'll cut the ribbon on the Innovation Showcase, where suppliers will introduce and demonstrate new innovations in maritime technology, newbuilds, design, and hospitality that are propelling the industry forward. 🥂 Following a full day of insightful sessions and workshops, we'll celebrate the arrival of CLIA Cruise Week Europe in Rotterdam with a special welcome reception at the opening of the Innovation Showcase, generously sponsored by The HEINEKEN Company. 👏 We're excited to welcome everyone back to this year's edition of CLIA Cruise Week Europe — we have much more on the horizon this week in Rotterdam, so stay tuned to CLIA's social media channels for more updates from this pioneering event! 📱 Are you attending this year's event? We invite you to share your favorite moments on social media using our official hashtags #CLIACruiseWeek #WeARECruise. ⭐ Presenting Sponsor | RINA 🔷 Premier Partner | Lloyd's Register 🇳🇱 Local Hosts | Port of Rotterdam | Cruise Port Rotterdam | Gemeente Rotterdam

We’re thrilled to announce our official sponsorship of Cruise Week Europe 2025 in Rotterdam! As a proud supporter of the cruise industry, we’re looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, exploring the latest innovations, and contributing to the future of cruising. #WeARECruise #CruiseWeekEurope #Sponsorship #CruiseIndustry #Networking #Innovation Giuditta Pezzotta Federico Brambilla Mario Tropea Michela Valsecchi Carla Guilbaud Aleida Lassalle Michele Landro Cristina Melado Pablo González Iglesias TUTTOTONDO GROUP CLIA in Europe

LR will be hosting an event as part of CLIA in Europe Cruise Week on Thursday, where key industry stakeholders will discuss the importance of human capital management in a multi-fuelled future and how cruise lines can adapt to tomorrow's challenges. The session will include presentations from LR and Ocean Technologies Group experts followed by panel discussions with senior executives from cruise lines and leading cruise shipyards including MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Costa Crociere S.p.A., MEYER WERFT and CEO of TUI Cruises, Wybcke Meier. Secure your spot here: https://loom.ly/vFnr2gE #Cruise #CLIACruiseWeek