Who is afraid of Brexit?

Seats for this event are graciously provided by our partner: Rotterdam Maritime Services Community.

Agenda

• 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• Should national flag registries continue to exist or are they outdated and anachronistic?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

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