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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

OPTIMIZING FLEET MANAGEMENT IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA - Lessons Learned & Experiences GainedCovid-19 accelerated the pace of transformation as the industry fulfilled its role of keeping the global supply chain uninterrupted, linking producers and consumers across the globe. Several of the lessons and experiences learned while combating the crisis can now continue to be implemented optimizing fleet management.

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

Panelists:

Mr. Gerry Docherty, Director, Fleet Management - Ardmore Shipping Services 

Mr. Dimitris Vastarouchas, Deputy Chief Operating Officer & Technical Director - Danaos Corporation

Mr. Claus Usen Jensen, Director of Technical Management - Eagle Ship Management 

Mr. Guido Olislagers, Managing Director - EXMAR Shipmanagement

Mr. Stamatis Bourboulis, General Manager - Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd.

Mr. George Saroglou, Chief Operating Officer - Tsakos Energy Navigation 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

Day 1

CHINESE SEAFARERS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANIESAccess to skilled seafarers remains one of the main challenges for the international shipping community and China has a large pool of skilled seafarers. Furthermore, demand for Chinese crews has increased as the result of the Covid-19 crisis. The presentation aims to update you on the significant progress achieved in maritime education in China and the improvement in the quality of Chinese Seafarers, who are gradually having an expanded presence in the fleet of international shipping companies. It will discuss important issues in crew recruiting, training and retention and provide an update on latest Chinese governmental regulations and efforts in promoting Chinese seafarers to meet international standards.

Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director - Singhai Marine Services

Day 1

FIGHTING IN THE TRENCHES - THE SHIP CAPTAIN'S PERSPECTIVEA 1x1 discussion with a Vessel Captain

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link Captain Rajeev Kaushik – Synergy Group 

Day 1

OPTIMIZING FLEET MANAGEMENT IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA - Lessons Learned & Experiences GainedCovid-19 accelerated the pace of transformation as the industry fulfilled its role of keeping the global supply chain uninterrupted, linking producers and consumers across the globe. Several of the lessons and experiences learned while combating the crisis can now continue to be implemented optimizing fleet management.

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

Panelists:

Mr. Gerry Docherty, Director, Fleet Management - Ardmore Shipping Services 

Mr. Dimitris Vastarouchas, Deputy Chief Operating Officer & Technical Director - Danaos Corporation

Mr. Claus Usen Jensen, Director of Technical Management - Eagle Ship Management 

Mr. Guido Olislagers, Managing Director - EXMAR Shipmanagement

Mr. Stamatis Bourboulis, General Manager - Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd.

Mr. George Saroglou, Chief Operating Officer - Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.

Day 2

Introductory Presentation:THE OSLO STOCK EXCHANGE AS A LISTING DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

Mr. Eirik Høiby Ausland, EVP Primary Market, Head of Listing Norway - OSLO BØRS

Panel Discussion:LEADING THE WAY IN RAISING EQUITY CAPITAL FOR GLOBAL SHIPPINGOslo is the largest securities marketplace for shipping in Europe and the second largest globally (measured by the number of listed companies) and the preferred listing venue for some of the largest shipping companies in the world. The Norwegian capital market is considered efficient and flexible in terms of listing process and raising equity. The panel will discuss the attractiveness of Oslo as a listing destination for shipping companies and venue for raising equity, the profiles of the investors active in the Norwegian market, the important role of Norwegian investment banks to raise capital for shipping companies globally, as well as future trends in the shipping equity market. MPC Container Ships and Hafnia, both listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, will share their reflections on Oslo as listing venue.

Moderator: Ms. Anne Dahl Frisak, Partner - BAHR AS

Panelists:

Mr. Fredrik Julius Falch, Head of Shipping, Corporate Finance - Arctic Securities

Mr. Herman Hildan, Managing director, Shipping - Clarksons Platou Securities

Mr. Wilhelm Gedde-Dahl, Director Investment Banking - Fearnley Securities

Mr. Mathias Borge Bye, Listing Advisor, Primary Market - OSLO BØRS

Mr. Perry van Echtelt, CFO - Hafnia (OSE: HAFNI)

Mr. Constantin Baack, CEO - MPC Container Ships ASA (OSE: MPCC)

Day 2

ALTERNATIVE & PROJECT FINANCE

Moderator: Mr. Keith Billotti, Partner - Seward & Kissel 

Panelists:

Mr. Nicolas Duran, Head of Debt Advisory – Partner - Fearnley Securities

Mr. Christian Dechsling, Head of Project Financing - NRP

Mr. Andreas Roede, Head of Business Development and M&A - Ocean Yield

Mr. Aksel C. Olesen, Chief Financial Officer - SFL Corporation

Mr. Jan William Denstad, Partner - Sole Shipping

Day 2

THE EVOLUTION OF SHIP LENDING - Bank Finance & ShippingThe panel will discuss the evolution of global bank finance and the role of major Norwegian and international banks with significant involvement in Norway in the aftermath of the rig and offshore sector challenges. The panel will address issues such as which market segments attract most interest, ESG considerations, borrower profiles, ways of lending, terms and conditions. Also, the role and attractiveness of bank finance in competition with other finance alternatives.

Moderator: Mr. Peter Aall Simonsen, Partner - Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Panelists:

Mr. Joep Gorgels, Global Head of Transportation & Logistics - ABN AMRO N.V.

Mr. Christos Tsakonas - Global Head of Shipping - DNB

Mr. Geir Atle Lerkerod, Managing Director & Head of Nordic Shipping - Nordea

Ms. Solveig Froland, Director Shipping, Yards, and Offshore Projects - Norwegian Guarantee Institute for Export Credits (GIEK)

Mr. Niels Ronald Bugge, Global Head of Energy & Shipping & Offshore - Swedbank

Day 2

THE NORWEGIAN BOND MARKET - A Flexible & Mature Market Offering Traditional & Innovative Debt Capital Options to Global IssuersThe Norwegian bond market has been a key arena for corporate issuers within the maritime industries for decades. The market offers the possibility of raising substantial amounts of debt capital under a flexible and efficient marketing and documentary framework. It is a proven venue for international issuers having taken the benefit of the market's ability to follow the trends of the underlying segments and support business opportunities within the maritime industries. [Recently there has been a particular emphasis on green and sustainability linked bonds related to the decarbonisation of the shipping fleet.] In this panel participants from the leading investment banks will give their insight to the current trends in the market, and Atlas Corp. and GasLog will share their experiences from their issuances in the Norwegian bond market.

Moderator: Mr. Andreas Fjaervoll-Larsen, Partner - Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

Panelists:

Mr. Alexander Jost, Head of Credit Research - Arctic Securities

Mr. Nils Ansgar Skogstad, Managing Director, Head of Debt Capital Markets - Clarksons Platou Securities

Mr. Knut Eivind Haaland, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division - DNB Markets

Mr. Per Lauvvang, Head of Debt Capital Markets, Partner - Fearnley Securities

Mr. Matt Borys, Treasurer & Head of Capital Markets – Atlas Corp.

Mr. Achilleas Tasioulas, Chief Financial Officer - GasLog