6th EMH Congress
Monday 16 April - Wednesday 18 April 2007
Rotterdam, the Netherlands
By invitation of the City of Rotterdam and the Harbour Museum (Havenmuseum), EMH will hold its sixth Congress and General Assembly overlooking Europe’s busiest harbour from 16-18 April 2007. This event is timed to coincide with the European Commission’s year-long consultation process on its Green Paper entitled "Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European vision for the oceans and seas". This important initiative sets out to treat the oceans and seas around Europe in a holistic way, and to promote coordination between policies which will achieve a balance between the economic, social and environmental dimensions, rather than legislating for specific narrow concerns, as has hitherto been the case. The Commission is increasingly interested in activities taking place on the oceans, seas and coasts and the policies affecting all maritime sectors, including their impact on the heritage we all share. The “Green Paper”, adopted in June 2006 and open for consultation, reflects some of EMH’s concerns for the heritage. We are fortunate that the Maritime Policy Task Force will be represented at our Congress, and its Head will deliver a Keynote Speech on the first day.
Traditional ships in operation can contribute to an awareness of how much our living standards depend on maritime transport. They also demonstrate sustainable development in action. But some aspects of modern regulation must be re-thought if such vessels are to continue in operation. We shall highlight these concerns in our debates, which will provide a significant contribution to the EC’s consultation process.
As a conference venue, Rotterdam provides a vibrant combination of historic port and modern city planning, and demonstrates how the old and the new can support each other. Come to our Congress and have your say on how traditional ships add new cultural richness to the lives of today’s Europeans. It may be the last opportunity for your voice to be heard before the Consultation closes in June 2007.
Rein Schuddeboom, Director of the Havenmuseum
Michael vom Baur, President of EMH
EMH is a European network for preserving and promoting traditional ships, for all those working with issues concerning the use and preservation of traditional ships and boats. National umbrella organisations can be National members of EMH. Maritime museums can be Advisory members. Private persons, boat and ship associations and other organisations can be Associate member. EMH was founded in 1992 in Amsterdam at a congress addressing the first European wide inventory of the traditional fleet. A conference has been held every third year since then.
EMH objectives are to:
The Havenmuseum in Rotterdam is an Advisory member of European Maritime Heritage. The Havenmuseum manages a fleet of traditional ships to show the importance of the port for the social and economical development of the city of Rotterdam. The enduring v combination of infrastructure and ships is a thrilling contribution to the modern city development of this former harbour area and the social welfare of the people.
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Contact address: Het Havenmuseum Mrs Monica Lundström Postbus 21191 3001 AD Rotterdam The Netherlands Tel: + 31 10 4048072 Fax: + 31 10 4049508 monica@havenmuseum.nl www.havenmuseum.nl |
the EMH Program Committee Per-Inge Lindqvist John Robinson Hendrik Boland Thedo Fruithof thedo@wxs.nl
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This congress is possible thanks to the following sponsors:
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