NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

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NEW MEMBER & PARTNER EVENT — 26/02/2025

On February 26, the Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois brought together diverse perspectives of the Blue Economy at the prestigious Cercle Munster, during a 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 & 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁. We were honored to give the floor to:

👉 Maples Group, our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, represented by Johan Terblanche (Managing Partner) and Yann Hilpert (Partner, Co-Head of Luxembourg Finance Team).

With 15 offices worldwide and over 2,800 employees, the firm shared its extensive legal expertise in the aviation and maritime sectors.

👉 Anna Schleimer, President of Odyssea Marine Research and Awareness, highlighted Luxembourg’s connection to the sea through its industry, rivers, and biodiversity.

Guests discovered how Odyssea Marine Research and Awareness, while being Luxembourg-based, has built an impressive international network through dedicated volunteers worldwide, enabling conservation activities across all continents.

The evening concluded with engaging networking discussions.

Thank you to all attendees for making this another successful event!

🐠 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆.

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NEW MEMBERS’ EVENT — 21/01/2025

🌊 On January 21, 2025, the Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois and H.E. Claire Lignières-Counathe, Ambassador of France to Luxembourg, had the pleasure of welcoming Cluster members to the French Residence. The gathering provided an opportunity 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 and share 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.

🎙 H.E. Claire Lignières-Counathe and Fabrice Maire, Chairman of the CML, delivered the 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴. They highlighted the recent adoption of the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, marking a significant step forward in the dynamic growth of the sector in Luxembourg. Fabrice Maire reflected on the evolution of the international maritime landscape since the previous event at the Residence in November 2023. H.E. Claire Lignières-Counathe emphasized the importance of the upcoming 𝗨𝗡 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in June 2025 in Nice. The CML also confirmed its intention to participate through the European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC).

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

👉 𝗖𝗙𝗧 𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 — Cédric Morot-Bizot, is a subsidiary of the SOGESTRAN Group, a French leader in inland navigation, maritime, and multimodal transport. CFT Luxembourg specializes in inland waterway transport of goods and sustainable logistics solutions, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint.

👉 DSM Avocats à la Cour — Mario Di Stefano, Renaud Le Squeren, is a well-established law firm, created in 2004. Mario Di Stefano shared insights into the sector and expressed its commitment to contributing to its growth. Mario Di Stefano highlighted the pivotal role his colleague, Marc Glodt, played in the early development of the sector as Maritime Affairs Commissioner.  LinkedIn post.

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2024 NEW MEMBERS’ EVENT & POT DU CLUSTER — 12/11/2024

The Cluster organized its 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗣𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝘂 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 on November 12th, 2024, at one of the city’s newest and trendiest spots Junco Luxembourg.

Our Chairman Fabrice Maire opened the evening by sharing recent developments in the sector in Luxembourg, including 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 matter and our close collaboration with the Luxembourg Maritime Administration. He also provided updates on the upcoming elections for the European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC) in December and expressed his desire to continue his responsibilities within the organization.

The Cluster introduced WYCC Insurance – Mathieu Henry, one of the newest members. WYCC is a trading name of ICS, an insurance brokerage company. WYCC is dedicated to employee benefits for companies with international activities. 𝗪𝗬𝗖𝗖 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 through designed specific plans for seafarers and shore-based personnel, private social security system or complementary. As part of the evening’s program, the Cluster also shared details of 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 EY (𝗟𝘂𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴), which is leading the project. Pierre-Jean Forrer presented the methodology and objectives. LinkedIn post.

WITH BGL BNP PARIBAS — 27/02/2024

The Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois organized its traditional 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 on February 27th, 2024, at BGL BNP Paribas in Luxembourg premises.

After an 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩 given by the host, and member of our Board of Directors, Etienne Jacques, the Cluster gave the floor to 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀:

BONN & SCHMITT, represented by Bart Vermaat, an independent full-service law firm with an extensive international practice, well-established in Luxembourg, created in 1988, which advises both medium and small-sized companies as well as companies listed on the Forbes Global 2000 list.

Green Navy, represented by Charles Cardi, the company designs and develops electro-hydrogen powered catamarans for the transport of passengers and goods. In September 2023, the company unveiled the launch into production of its ship named 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘰, the first European ship with electro-hydrogen propulsion for commercial passenger transport activities.

Presentations were followed by a cocktail gathering members, partners of the Cluster, and inform about 2024 activities. We thank our member BGL BNP Paribas for welcoming us! LinkedIn post.

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2023 NEW MEMBERS’ EVENT — 24/10/2023

The Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois organized its annual New Members’ Event on October 24th, 2023, at ING Luxembourg, during which three new members give a pitch presentation.

Our Premium member Brouxel & Rabia, Luxembourg Law Firm, was introduced by François Brouxel, Co-Founder and Partner. With a multicultural team speaking 14 languages, the firm is known for its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse clientele worldwide. They offer a comprehensive range of legal solutions (Corporate law, Investment funds, Real estate, M&A, Private Equity, Tax, Banking & Finance, Dispute resolution, Regulatory matters, etc.), ensuring that clients receive expert guidance tailored to their needs.

Our new member Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Europe (part of Britannia P&I Club) was represented by Bertrand Mohr, Chief Risk Officer. The group is one of the market leaders in the International Group of P&I Club and the first established in 1855. They provide shipowners and charterers (called « Members ») with protection and indemnity insurance, as well as freight, demurrage, and defense insurance.

And our new member Kouros was presented by Francis Bretnacher, Managing Director, and Alain Guinot, Chief Risk Officer at Kouros France. The company, created in 2016, follows a unique business model: it is an active investor in established companies and an entrepreneur developing its own projects, supporting production facilities, transport and the distribution of renewable energies, and more.

WITH ING LUXEMBOURG — 24/10/2023

We thank Isabel Frits, Head of Wholesale at ING Luxembourg, for giving the Opening speech and ING Luxembourg for welcoming the Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois and hosting the event in their premises. We also thank our Chairman, Fabrice Maire, for the Closing speech during which he presented the last Cluster’ activities for the rest of 2023. LinkedIn post.

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BOURBON SERVICES LUXEMBOURG — 29/11/2022

On November 29th, 2022, the Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois asbl organized a New Members’ Event at Tero River House in Luxembourg.

After the opening speech of Mr. Fabrice Maire, Chairman of the Cluster, we introduced Bourbon Services Luxembourg S.à.r.l. Mr. François Brijs, Maritime Manager, gave an interesting presentation about the company’s activities.

Bourbon operates in 30 countries with 6,290 employees. They have the 1st offshore fleet services in the industry. They have 285 vessels. In September 2022, has been created Bourbon Wind, following the Bourbon Group’s increasing involvement in the sector. Bourbon Wind will lead Bourbon Group’s strategy and the implementation of its wind development plan to serve and coordinate all activities in this field, offering cross-functional synergies of Bourbon Subsea Services, Bourbon Mobility, and Bourbon Marine & Logistics.

Their vision: « Committed to supporting offshore energies development as a reference partner, building sustainable and innovative maritime solutions. »

EURONAV PRESENTATION — 09/10/2022

On October 11th, 2022, the Cluster Maritime Luxembourgeois asbl welcomed Euronav as a new member 2022 during an event at Cercle Münster. Its Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Lieve Logghe gave a company presentation and insights about their strategy of net zero emission for 2050. The members had the luck also to meet Mr. Alex Staring, Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Glenn Mariën, Group Tax Manager.

Euronav Luxembourg S.A. has been based in the Grand-Duchy since 1995, early stage of the maritime sector. They employ around 220 people in offices throughout Europe and Asia, and about 3,200 seafarers. Euronav is the world’s largest independent tanker shipping company engaged in the safe, reliable, and efficient shipping and storage of crude oil. They are listed on Euronext Brussels and on the NYSE under the symbol « EURN ». Euronav owns, operates and manages a young fleet of around 70 vessels, consisting of VLCCs, Suezmaxes, FSOs and V-plus.

To reduce emissions, they have split their strategy: REDUCE & INVEST (less energy used) until 2027 & SWITCH & SCALE-UP (cleaner energy used) to achieve their goals for 2050. The target for 2024 is carbon neutrality at roundtrip via lower carbon fuels. They aim to achieve for 2030, 40% lower emission CO2 intensity at fleet level compared to 2008, and 80% by 2040. Following this link, you can read their Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/eNDhg_ZT

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