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COASTAL & SHORT SEA SHIPPING - Leading the Green Revolution to Zero EmissionsThe Green Shipping Programme, a public-private partnership and a national programme, aims to advance the Norwegian government's maritime strategies and plans. The programme's vision is to develop and strengthen Norway's goal to establish the world's most efficient and environmentally friendly shipping. The programme has initiated 33 pilots whereof 8 are realized or under construction. Five of these will be discussed in the panel, containing the following technologies: batteries, ammonia, hydrogen and autonomy.

INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATION Mr. Narve Mjos, Director, Green Shipping Programme - DNV

Moderator: Mr. Narve Mjos, Director, Green Shipping Programme - DNV

Panelists:

Mr. Trond Kleivdal, CEO - Color Line

Mr. Lars Erik Marcussen, Chartering Manager - Heidelberg Cement

Mr. Kai Just Olsen, CEO - ASKO MARITIME

Mr. Andreas Buskop, General Manager - Vard Brevik

Mr. Egil Haugsdal, President – Kongsberg Maritime 

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GLOBAL COMMODITY SHIPPING IN THE DECADE AHEAD - Charting Corporate StrategyThis panel will address how companies in different shipping segments - dry bulk, gas, tankers - adapt to the changing regulatory, technological and market landscape in the post-Covid 19 era.

Moderator: Mr. Andy McKeran, Marine Performance Services Business - Lloyds Register

Panelists:

Mr. Kristian Sorensen, CEO - Avance Gas

Mr. Lars Christian Skarsgard, CEO - Belships

Ms. Yngvil Eriksson Åsheim, Managing Director - BW LNG

Mr. Oystein Kalleklev, CEO - FLEX LNG

Mr. Lars Barstad, Interim CEO - Frontline

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CHEMICAL TANKERS: Maintaining Sector LeadershipNorwegian companies and sponsors have a longstanding heritage of owning and operating assets in the chemical tanker industry. The sector provides products that enable vital parts of today’s society, and principal fundamentals are arguably in place for a new and exciting period post-covid-19. The panel of senior executives from industry-leading companies will discuss the sector potential, recent trends, and possible pitfalls

Moderator: Mr. Christopher Eitzen, Director, Investment Banking - Clarksons Platou Securities

Panelists:

Mr. Axel C. Eitzen, CEO - Christiania Shipping

Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO - Columbia Shipmanagement 

Mr. Hans J. Solberg, CEO - Hansa Tankers 

Mr. Kristian V. Morch, CEO - Odfjell 

Mr. Lucas Vos, President Stolt Tankers - Stolt-Nielsen

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ADDRESSING THE FLEET OPTIMIZATION CHALLENGES - Adapting to Technological, Regulatory & Market DynamicsEvery single shipping company around the world today is considering how to position their fleets for the coming decades; trying to balance future decarb requirements, capex investments and residual risk. This panel will address specific plans made and actions taken by leading shipping companies and explore what their decision-making process has been so far.

Moderator: Mr. Anders Mikkelsen - Regional Business Development Manager - DNV

Panelists:

Mr. Regis Rougier, Vice President, Operations - Altera Infrastructure

Mr. Lars Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer - Frontline Management

Ms. Synnøve Seglem, Deputy Managing Director - Knutsen OAS Shipping

Mr. Harald Fotland, Chief Operating Officer - Odfjell

Mr. Espen Gjerde, Vice President Strategy & M&A - Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding

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THE NORWEGIAN MARITIME CLUSTER - A Complete Maritime Chain Servicing Norwegian and Global ShippingNorway is one of the few countries in the world that can claim a complete maritime cluster built around servicing the needs of the global shipping industry. Norwegian maritime enterprises together form an internationally competitive, expertise-based industry that boasts an unrivalled degree of innovation and professionalism with significant export orientation. The cluster includes activities across the whole spectrum of products and services related to the maritime industry with heavy focus on innovation, technology, and green initiatives.

Ms. Helene Tofte, Director of International Cooperation & Climate – Norwegian Shipowners Association

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NORWEGIAN SHIPPING IN A CHANGING WORLD - Past - Present - FutureThis roundtable discussion will focus on the evolution of Norwegian Shipping over time - how Norway's maritime industry has navigated and adapted to changing market conditions while maintaining its global footprint and competitiveness. The panel features four industry leaders with long and distinguished involvement with shipping sharing their insight on the ups and downs of the industry and the opportunities and risks ahead.

Moderator: Mr. Harald Thorstein, Partner - Arkwright

Panelists:

Ms. Kristin Holth, Board Member - GasLog and Maersk Tankers

Mr. Peter Anker, Senior Advisor, Investment Banking & Brokerage - Clarkson Platou AS

Mr. Herman Billung, Senior Vice President - Star Bulk Carriers

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NORWAY – INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY – DEVELOPING CUTTING EDGE SOLUTIONS FOR GLOBAL SHIPPINGInnovation and technology with an export orientation in the service of the global maritime industry are among the leading competitive advantages of the Norwegian Maritime cluster. In this panel we feature leading technology providers that supply the shipping industry with cutting edge solutions and leading maritime clusters that propel change and innovation through their unique contribution to Norwegian value creation.

Moderator: Mr. Morten Lerø, Head of Maritime Advisory - DNV

Panelists:

Mr. Jorulf Nergard, Vice President, Market Development, Marine - ABB AS

Mr. Lars Endre Gimmestad, Deputy CEO - Brødrene Aa

Mr. Per Erik Dalen, CEO – AKP AS; GCE Blue Maritime Cluster

Ms. Hege Okland, CEO – NCE Maritime Cleantech

Mr. Eystein Leren, New Business - Yara Clean Ammonia 

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OPENING REMARKS

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link &Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV Maritime; Conference Chairman

SHIPPING IN THE POST COVID-ERA: REFOCUSING ON THE HUMAN ELEMENT

The panel will discuss Mental Health issues, Catering, Benefits Package, Training and more for both Crews and On-Shore Personnel.

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

Panelists:

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

Costas Joannides, Chief Executive Officer - Marsh Cyprus

Christian Ioannou, Founder and Managing Director – MCTC Marine Ltd

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

Nigel Cleave, Senior Advisor - OneLearn Global Ltd.

SHIPPING IN THE POST COVID-ERA: REFOCUSING ON THE HUMAN ELEMENT

The panel will discuss Mental Health issues, Catering, Benefits Package, Training and more for both Crews and On-Shore Personnel.

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

Panelists:

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

Costas Joannides, Chief Executive Officer - Marsh Cyprus

Christian Ioannou, Founder and Managing Director – MCTC Marine Ltd

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

Nigel Cleave, Senior Advisor - OneLearn Global Ltd.