The Minister with responsibility for the Port and Maritime Services, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez, will represent HM Government of Gibraltar at Posidonia 2026, which takes place next week in Athens, Greece.

Posidonia is widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious biennial shipping event, bringing together thousands of exhibitors, delegates and industry leaders from across the global maritime sector.

The Gibraltar delegation, led by Minister Arias-Vasquez, will include the Captain of the Port, John Ghio, together with sponsors and stakeholders from Gibraltar’s maritime, bunkering, shipping and legal sectors.

HMGoG Maritime Services will once again be exhibiting at Posidonia with a dedicated stand at the conference centre, providing an important platform to promote Gibraltar’s maritime offering, strengthen existing relationships and pursue new business opportunities with international partners and investors.

During the visit, Minister Arias-Vasquez will also meet with the Minister for Maritime Affairs in Greece, providing an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest and to further strengthen Gibraltar’s engagement at political and institutional level.

Minister Arias-Vasquez will also host the Gibraltar Reception on Wednesday morning, bringing together key industry stakeholders, partners and contacts before returning to Gibraltar later that afternoon.

The Captain of the Port, John Ghio, said: “Posidonia remains one of the most important events in the international maritime calendar. Gibraltar’s presence there allows us to promote the strength, professionalism and competitiveness of our maritime sector directly to the global shipping industry.

“The continued support of our local stakeholders demonstrates the value of a unified approach in marketing Gibraltar Maritime Services and reinforces Gibraltar’s reputation as a Centre of Maritime Excellence.”

The Minister with responsibility for the Port and Maritime Services, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said: “Gibraltar’s maritime sector is one of the pillars of our economy, and it is essential that we continue to engage directly with the global shipping industry.

“Posidonia provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase Gibraltar’s strengths, support our local operators, attract new business and build relationships at both commercial and political level.

“I am particularly pleased to be hosting the Gibraltar Reception during the event and to have the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Maritime Affairs in Greece. These engagements are important in ensuring that Gibraltar’s voice is heard and that we continue to position our Port and wider Maritime Services at the heart of international maritime discussions.”