Under pressure from the international community the sea shipping sector has held up a mirror to itself in order to rethink the design and energy consumption of vessels, while at sea and in port. Shipowners are continually seeking fresh insight into this issue. They will be looking for answers and Europort 2011 can certainly help them find some possible solutions to these challenges. The many new built vessels of the last years will need to be maintained and upgrades may be necessary to make sure these ships meet the increasingly strict regulations and to ensure that the vessels are prepared for the future.