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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - SUPPORTING THE TRANSACTIONAL NEEDS OF SHIPPING ACROSS THE GLOBEBerenberg Bank will discuss how it supports the complex operational and transaction needs of the global maritime community - ship owners, ship managers, (crewing) agencies, brokers, P&I clubs and other participants in the maritime value chain - with customized services across international payments, FX, and guarantee business as well as with state-of-the-art corporate online banking solutions.

Mr. Philipp Wuenschmann, Global Head of Shipping - Berenberg Bank

 Presentation

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - SUPPORTING THE TRANSACTIONAL NEEDS OF SHIPPING ACROSS THE GLOBEBerenberg Bank will discuss how it supports the complex operational and transaction needs of the global maritime community - ship owners, ship managers, (crewing) agencies, brokers, P&I clubs and other participants in the maritime value chain - with customized services across international payments, FX, and guarantee business as well as with state-of-the-art corporate online banking solutions.

Mr. Philipp Wuenschmann, Global Head of Shipping - Berenberg Bank

 Presentation

UPHOLDING SAFETY STANDARDS ACROSS THE GLOBE

Port State Control (PSC) inspections investigate compliance with international conventions of foreign registered ships in their port jurisdiction. This panel will discuss how PSC apply safety standards in their own inspections, focusing on key areas and practices for each jurisdiction. Furthermore, it will also address how PSC inspection findings impact the commercial rating of vessels and the appeal process. Also, the interrelationship between inspections by PSC, flags and classification societies.

Moderator: Mr. Theo Baltatzis, General Manager – Technomar Shipping, Inc.

Panelists:

Mick Kinley, CEO – Australian Maritime Authority (AMSA)

CAPT Wayne R. Arguin, Jr., Director Inspections & Compliance – US Coast Guard

Cheah Aun Aun, Director (Shipping) / Director of Marine – Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director – LISCR (Hellas) S.A. - The Liberian Registry

Mr. Brian Poskaitis, Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations – IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry

UPHOLDING SAFETY STANDARDS ACROSS THE GLOBE

Port State Control (PSC) inspections investigate compliance with international conventions of foreign registered ships in their port jurisdiction. This panel will discuss how PSC apply safety standards in their own inspections, focusing on key areas and practices for each jurisdiction. Furthermore, it will also address how PSC inspection findings impact the commercial rating of vessels and the appeal process. Also, the interrelationship between inspections by PSC, flags and classification societies.

Moderator: Mr. Theo Baltatzis, General Manager – Technomar Shipping, Inc.

Panelists:

Mick Kinley, CEO – Australian Maritime Authority (AMSA)

CAPT Wayne R. Arguin, Jr., Director Inspections & Compliance – US Coast Guard

Cheah Aun Aun, Director (Shipping) / Director of Marine – Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director – LISCR (Hellas) S.A. - The Liberian Registry

Mr. Brian Poskaitis, Senior Vice President, Fleet Operations – IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry

DAY 2

 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS – SAFETY FIRST – CHANGING THE WAY THE INDUSTRY THINKS ABOUT SAFETY

Dr Grahaeme Henderson OBE Senior Vice President, Shipping & Maritime Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited

PANEL DISCUSSION

TOGETHER IN SAFETY – SAFETY AS A CORPORATE CULTURE & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Shipping, one of the most vital links in the global supply chain, is also one of the most hazardous industries in the world. The shipping industry has made significant steps forward in improving its safety performance. Many companies and organizations are implementing valuable practices that are making significant differences to the safety of their seafarers, vessels, cargoes and the environment working together towards a zero-incident future. The panel will discuss the practices and expectations of key stakeholders in this pursuit.

Moderator:

Dr Grahaeme Henderson OBE, Senior Vice President, Shipping & Maritime - Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited

Panelists:

Paul Wogan, Chief Executive Officer – GasLog

Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs - MSC GROUP

Sarah Waite, HSSE Manager – Shell Shipping & Maritime

Andrew Taylor, CEO – UK P&I Club

Graham Westgarth, Chairman – VGroup

DAY 2

 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS – SAFETY FIRST – CHANGING THE WAY THE INDUSTRY THINKS ABOUT SAFETY

Dr Grahaeme Henderson OBE Senior Vice President, Shipping & Maritime Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited

PANEL DISCUSSION

TOGETHER IN SAFETY – SAFETY AS A CORPORATE CULTURE & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Shipping, one of the most vital links in the global supply chain, is also one of the most hazardous industries in the world. The shipping industry has made significant steps forward in improving its safety performance. Many companies and organizations are implementing valuable practices that are making significant differences to the safety of their seafarers, vessels, cargoes and the environment working together towards a zero-incident future. The panel will discuss the practices and expectations of key stakeholders in this pursuit.

Moderator:

Dr Grahaeme Henderson OBE, Senior Vice President, Shipping & Maritime - Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited

Panelists:

Paul Wogan, Chief Executive Officer – GasLog

Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs - MSC GROUP

Sarah Waite, HSSE Manager – Shell Shipping & Maritime

Andrew Taylor, CEO – UK P&I Club

Graham Westgarth, Chairman – VGroup

Day 1

RALLYING AROUND CHARITIES THAT SUPPORT THE WELFARE OF SEAFARERS - ADDRESSING THE INDIAN CRISIS & BEYONDThe Indian COVID-19 crisis energized an industry-wide effort to create a charity fund to address the plight of seafarers and their families. The panel will discuss the initiatives led by Charities to provide relief and support during the pandemic and beyond.

Moderator: Mr. Mark Cameron, Chief Operating Officer - Ardmore Shipping

Panelists:

Mr. Vishnu Swaminathan, Co-Founder - WeTeam; Social Responsibility Advisor - Synergy group

Mr. Andrew Wright, Secretary General - Mission to Seafarers 

Ms. Catherine Spencer, CEO - The Seafarers' Charity

Day 1

KEYNOTE REMARKS

Mr. Kitack LimSecretary General - International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Day 1

FOCUSING ON THE HUMAN FACTOR & THE WELLFARE OF SEAFARERSThe panel will discuss Mental Health Issues, Catering, Benefits Package, Training & more.

Moderator: Mr. Mark O'Neil, President - Columbia Shipmanagement; President - InterManager

Panelists:

Captain Faouzi Fradi, Group Crewing and Training Director - Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd

Mr. Costas Joannides, Chief Executive Officer - Marsh Cyprus

Mr. Christian Ioannou, Founder and Managing Director – MCTC Marine Ltd

Mr. Christian Ayerst, Chief Executive Officer - Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS)

Mr. Nigel Cleave, Senior Advisor - OneLearn Global Ltd.

Day 1

ADDRESSING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES - INDUSTRY PREPAREDNESS FOR THE ROAD AHEADThe main industry associations work independently and together providing guidance and support to the shipping industry and mapping its response to the geopolitical, regulatory & market developments that affect shipping today. The panel will highlight what these organizations are working on and how they address the changing needs of the industry.

Moderator: Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV Maritime

Panelists:

Ms. Sabrina Chao, President - BIMCO

Mr. Dimitris Fafalios, President - INTERCARGO; President - Fafalios Shipping

Mr. Guy Platten, Secretary General - International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) 

Mr. Paolo d'Amico, Chairman - INTERTANKO; Executive Chairman & CEO - d'Amico International Shipping

Mr. Mark O'Neil, President - INTERMANAGER; President & CEO - Columbia Shipmanagement

Mr. John Butler, CEO - World Shipping Council