Day 1
- 16:00
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- Registration opens
- 17;00
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- 19:30
- Welcome drinks reception
Day 2
- 8:00
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- 9:00
- Breakfast and registration
Main conference presentations
- 9:00
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- 9:10
- Chairperson's opening remarks
- 9:10
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- 9:50
- What role will the International Maritime Organization and national government regulation play in achieving these targets? - IBIA, University College London Energy Institute, Norden, Royal Association of Netherlands’ Shipowners
• How can the shipping industry accelerate its efforts to lessen GHG emissions?
• How can we create a level regulatory playing field? Will government backing be required?
• Will the IMO follow the EU’s lead in taxing carbon to enable a faster transition to green?
Speakers:
Unni Einemo, Director, The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)
William Boatwright, Senior Manager - Logistics and Climate Solutions, Norden
Tristan Smith, Reader in Energy and Shipping, University College London Energy Institute
Nick Lurkin, Senior Adviser Climate & Environmental Affairs, Royal Association of Netherlands’ Shipowners
- 9:50
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- 10:30
- Fit for 55: How will the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and other EU legislation influence the shipping industry moving forward? - Maersk, European Commission, World Shipping Council
• How many different ETS’ are shipping companies going to have to navigate in the next 5 years? Is the EU overreaching by potentially asking for carbon permits for foreign vessels?
• How does the ETS impact freight dynamics? How much is the ETS going to cost shipping and how that will affect their shipping decisions?
Speakers:
Rasmus Hald Philipsen, ESG Public & Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Maersk
Fotini Ioannidou, Head of the Maritime Safety Unit & Deputy Director Waterborne Transport, European Commission
Moderator: Jim Corbett, Environmental Director Europe, World Shipping Council
- 10:30
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- 11:00
- Coffee Break
- 11:00
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- 11:45
- How can we develop a global fuel lifecycle methodology? - International Chamber of Shipping, studio Gear Up
• Emissions from combustion vs lifecycle emissions. What should the industry adopt?
• How are EEXI and CII calculated and how can we achieve compliance? Are these indices fit for purpose?
• How can we ensure a balance between inter-regional initiatives and international regulations in the shipping industry?
Speakers:
Chris Waddington, Technical Director, International Chamber of Shipping
Eric Heuvel, Founder and Partner, studio Gear Up
- 11:45
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- 13:15
- Networking lunch
- 13:20
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- 14:05
- Shipping in the wider energy context: what has been the impact of the economic crisis and what effect will it have on the future of the shipping industry? - Engie, Siemens Energy, IRENA
• Are geopolitical tensions hindering or invigorating Europe’s energy transition? How can Europe guarantee a stable and sustainable future?
• What can we learn from the current supply chain crisis? And what can we do to avoid further risks and ensure a more stable shipping industry?
• Where is renewable power likely to be available? What is the outlook for installation over the coming years?
Speakers:
Olivier Sins, Senior Manager Global Offtake, Technology and Partnerships, Engie
Stefano Innocenzi, Senior VP New Energy Business, Siemens Energy
Moderator: Carlos Ruiz, Associate Program Officer, Renewable Energy Technologies and Decarbonization Pathways, IRENA
- 14:05
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- 14:40
- Argus’ global marine fuels snapshot and outlook - Argus
• Will there be sufficient supply of alternative fuels to meet demand in the next 5 years?
• Alternative marine fuels vs VSLFO spot prices and recent trends. What is the pricing and availability of current fossil fuels vs future alternative fuels?
• What are global bunker demand trends for the next 10 years?
Speakers:
James Marriott, Marine Fuels Editor, Argus
Francis Osborne, Consultancy, Argus
- 14:40
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- 15:30
- Speed networking
- 15:30
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- 16:15
- Coffee break & Women in Shipping networking coffee break
- 16:15
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- 17:10
- Captains of Industry: solving the chicken and egg conundrum - Maersk, Global Maritime Forum, The Aspen Institute
• How can the industry certify uniformity between supply, distribution, and demand of alternative fuels to enable the transition?
• How do we correctly incentive the uptake and production of alternative fuels? What does US inflation reduction act mean to total investments going into fuel production?
• How much are customers willing to pay for green shipping premium? How can we reduce the cost gap between green and fossil fuels?
Speakers:
Emma Mazhari, Head of Green Sourcing and Portfolio Management, Maersk
Alexander Hueser, Operations Lead, Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance, The Aspen Institute
Moderator: Jesse Fahnestock, Project Director, Global Maritime Forum
- 17:10
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- 17:15
- Chairperson's closing remarks
- 17:15
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- 19:30
- Drinks reception
Day 3
- 8:00
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- 9:00
- Breakfast and registration
Main conference presentations
- 9:00
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- 9:05
- Chairperson's opening remarks
- 9:05
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- 9:20
- CCUS: the silver bullet to maritime decarbonisation? Anthony Cottone - VP Carbon Solutions, 1PointFive
• Is CO2 on-board carbon capture and storage cost and efficient?
• Is its use practical for lifecycle emissions counting?
- 9:20
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- 10:05
- Fuel producer perspective: What are fuel producers doing to enable shippers to transition to net zero?
(Focusing on Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen, LNG)
• What is the most commercially and practically viable fuel now?
• What is needed to advance these alternative fuels in the shipping industry?
• Where will the first fuel supply chains be established?
- 10:05
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- 10:50
- How will shipping get its share of biofuels amidst competing use by other transport sectors? - Pennine Energy Group, Euronav, EWABA
• What types of bio-feedstocks are environmentally sustainable and available for the shipping industry? What is the efficiency and yield of these feedstocks?
• Are biofuels for bunkering feasible without government subsidies? How can regulations increase visibility and encourage the uptake of marine biofuels?
• What incentives are needed to foster investment and reduce costs in increasing the scalability of biofuels?
Speakers:
Alex Karalis, Shipping & New Fuels, Peninne Energy Group
Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav
Angel Alberdi, Secretary General, EWABA
- 10:50
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- 11:30
- Coffee break
- 11:30
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- 12:00
- New initiatives and pilot projects session: what are investment trends telling us?
- 12:00
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- 12:40
- How can we implement green corridors to accelerate the industry’s path towards a greener future? - C40 Cities, Lloyd's Register
• How can ports make sure they are ready to handle and store alternative fuels?
• How can we build up the required fuel supply infrastructure? And how do we re-establish and re-distribute risk across the value chain?
• How can we ensure a cross value chain collaborative approach? What is the role for the IMO with such green corridor initiatives?
Speaker:
Elyse Lawson, Senior Programme Manager, Green Ports & Shipping, C40 Cities
James Frew, Business Consultancy Director, Lloyd’s Register
- 12:40
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- 14:00
- Networking lunch
- 14:00
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- 14:50
- Shipowner’s perspective: What fuels are shipowners selecting and why? - Carnival Corporation, Argus
(Containers, tankers, dry bulk & cruise ships)
• How does freight market performance affect the fuel purchasing and investment decisions?
• How much green premium are shipping companies and their customers willing to pay for alternative fuels?
• What challenges are shipowners facing today in regard to commercial and investment decisions when it comes to ambiguity in regulation?
• What are the operational and technological challenges posed by the use of these alternative marine fuels?
Speakers:
Tom Strang, SVP, Maritime Affairs, Carnival Corporation
Moderator: John Ollett, Deputy Editor, Freight, Argus
Further speakers to be announced
- 14:50
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- 15:30
- How can we create energy efficient vessels by unlocking engineering solutions and fleet strategies? - Svitzer Marine, SINTEF Ocean, The Royal Institute of Naval Architects
• How far have technology companies come with respect to engine development/propulsion technologies (batteries, fuel cells, wind, nuclear)?
• Would the use of low-carbon, low-sulphur alternative marine fuels make SOx scrubbers obsolete?
Speakers:
Sven Lumber, Head of EcoTow, Svitzer Marine
Elizabeth Lindstad, Chief Scientist, Maritime Transport, SINTEF Ocean
Moderator: Chris Boyd, Chief Executive, The Royal Institute of Naval Architects
- 15:30
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- 16:10
- Coffee break
- 16:10
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- 16:40
- Accessing green finance and unlocking capital flows for the maritime industry - Star Bulk, The European Community Shipowners Association
• Are investors doing enough to support the transition considering some alternative fuels may be some time away?
• How can we bring more capital into the industry? What can ship owners do to have a fair chance of accessing green finance?
• How do we incentivise banks to support operators and investors who want to invest in technologies that move to the next stage?
Speakers:
Constantinos Capetanakis, Bunker Director, Star Bulk
Katalin Dobranszky, Senior Director – Innovation, Finance and Fiscal Affairs, The European Community Shipowners Association
- 16:40
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- 17:15
- What are the implications for shipowners and operators regarding the investments needed for new vessels and retrofits? - Van Oord
• How can shipowners and shipyard/engine manufactures work together to ensure that capacity of newbuilds and retrofitting vessels can be achieved?
• What are some of the bottlenecks to retrofitting and newbuilds and what needs to be considered?
Confirmed speakers:
Ilayda Genc, Mechanical Engineer Sustainability, Van Oord
- 17:15
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- 17:20
- Closing remarks – how can the shipping industry further prosper? - Argus