RMSC and Mare Forum digital event: Who is afraid of Brexit?
Together with leading experts of the maritime industry, we will discuss the impact of a ‘hard’ or any other sort of Brexit on the shipping industry. What opportunities or threats will come up and how will business change? We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the global maritime hubs, registries, flags, tonnage taxes, taxes etc.
The RMSC is proud to sponsor the event and provide you with the opportunity to participate in the joint Mare Forum webinar free of charge! Speakers include our Chair Connie Roozen of C&B More, and Ernst-Jan Bioch of KPMG. Click here to view the full list of tentative panelists.
Topics
- Will London become the Singapore of Europe or is it Rotterdam?
- Is there a feeling that the UK outside of the EU will have a more “welcome” ear for shipowners positions?
- What kind of incentives are required from the UK government to attract foreign shipping companies to UK?
- Will the UK tonnage tax regime be more attractive following Brexit?
- No restrictions on type of vessels (FPSO / dredgers)?
- No flag requirements?
- Will the UK flag as from 2021 no longer qualify as an EU/EEA flag for EU based tonnage tax regimes?
- Is there disparity in dealing with an open register vs. a national flag administration?
- Should national flag registries continue to exist or are they outdated and anachronistic?
- What are the perspectives of the British and EU Maritime Cluster in the years to come?
- What will the Brexit bring for Rotterdam?
- Comparing the Dutch tonnage tax system with the EU systems
Programme
When: Thursday, November 12, 2020 · 11:00:00 AM · Amsterdam
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: English
Who can attend? Everyone
Dial-in available? (listen only): No
