NEW YORK – Capital Link is hosting its 5th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum on Thursday, June 17, 11 AM-5:30 PM Limassol time, as a digital conference.

The Forum will take place under the auspices of the Republic of Cyprus, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, and with the leading sponsorship and cooperation of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, the support of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, and several industry organizations.

This year's forum will once again feature international and Cyprus-based maritime industry leaders, key industry participants, and government officials, who will discuss the latest geopolitical, regulatory, industry and financial trends and developments, such as compliance with low sulfur and decarbonization regulations, the impact of technology and access to capital, the outlook of the various shipping sectors, ship management and more.

Cyprus is a leading and growing ship management and ship-owning center with a robust, versatile and efficient maritime cluster. The event will be open to the buy and sell side communities as well as the media.

This year's forum will once more feature global industry leaders, connected online and addressing an international audience.

Registration is complimentary.

Keynote speaker for the event is Vassilios Demetriades, the Republic of Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister to the President.

The topics on the agenda include: The Attractiveness of Cyprus as an International Maritime Center, Expanding the Shipowning Base in Cyprus & Reinforcing the Cyprus Registry & Flag; Incentives & Advantages, Cyprus as a Global Ship Management Hub; What's Next, Fostering Environmental Sustainability; Green Initiatives: Global – EU & Regional Policy; Regulatory & Market Developments & Taxation Schemes, Addressing the Crewing Crisis; The Cyprus Approach: Focusing On Vaccinations; Crew Welfare; Maritime Training, The Shipowners' Perspective; Navigating through Industry Transformation in a Fast-Changing World, A Regional Financial Hub; Cypriot Banks Stay the Course, and Accelerating Digital Transformation: Connecting Ships; Ports; People; Enhancing Efficiency & Competitiveness.

More information is available online: https://forumshippingcyprus2021.capitallink.com/en.