Press Release: Commissioner Borg receives prestigious Mann Borgese maritime award

On 6 October 2009 EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Joe Borg, received the Elisabeth Mann Borgese award from the Government of Schleswig-Holstein for outstanding achievements for the seas. This prize is awarded every year in recognition of figures whose work has contributed to protecting and preserving the oceans and seas. Mr Borg receieved the prize for his efforts to contribute to the creation of an Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU. During his visit in Germany, the Commissioner also participated in the launch of the Skysails pilot project in Hamburg – the first of its kind to test the installation of a wind propulsion system on board a fishing vessel.

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