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DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

CONTAINER SHIPPING: SECTOR TRENDS & OUTLOOK

Moderator:Mr. Christian Wetherbee, Managing Director, Transportation & Shipping Research  – Citi Research 

Panelists:

Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO – Capital Product Partners (CPLP)

Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO – Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO – Euroseas (ESEA) and Eurodry (EDRY)

Mr. George Youroukos, Executive Chairman – Global Ship Lease (GSL) 

Mr. Constantin Baack, CEO – MPC Container Ships (OSLO: MPCC)

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

CRUDE OIL TANKER SHIPPING: SECTOR TRENDS & OUTLOOK

Moderator:Mr. Christian Wetherbee, Managing Director, Transportation & Shipping Research  – Citi Research 

Panelists:

Mr. Hugo de Stoop, CEO – Euronav (EURN)

Mr. Lars Barstaad, Interim CEO – Frontline (FRO)

Mr. Jeffrey D. Pribor, SVP & CFO – International Seaways (INSW)

Mr. Robert Burke, Partner & CEO – Ridgebury Tankers

Mr. Harrys Kosmatos, Corporate Development Officer – Tsakos Energy Navigation (TNP)

DAY 1 – TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

ADDRESSING THE CREWING CRISIS - MOVING FROM DISCUSSION TO RESULTS

Shipping reaffirmed its vital function as the artery of global trade, when during the pandemic ships continued to move cargo and kept the supply chain open for the benefit of societies and economies around the world. This could not have happened without the endurance and sacrifices of the crews that faced unprecedented challenges including much longer than anticipated stay onboard. There is a humanitarian crisis raising, among other, safety concerns. There has been a huge amount if discussion and progress has been made in terms of facilitating crew changes but still the problem remains. The recent Neptune Declaration which has been signed by more than 400 companies and organizations brings the issue again to the spotlight and creates a unified industry demand – to address and resolve the issue, which needs the cooperation of all stakeholders – international organizations, national governments, shipping companies, charterers and more. This panel will focus on practical recommendations and strategies in terms of addressing the issue.

Moderator:Mr. Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO  – American P&I Club

Panelists:

Mr. Stephen Cotton, Secretary General – International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

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

Mr. Frederick J. Kenney, Director Legal Affairs & External Relations – International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Mr. Alex Hadjipateras, Executive Vice President, Business Development – Dorian LPG (LPG)

Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers Inc. (SB)

Mr. Allan Falkenberg, CEO, Crew Management – V.Group

DAY 1 – TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

LPG SHIPPING: SECTOR TRENDS & OUTLOOK

The panel will discuss the latest trends, developments and outlook in the LPG shipping sector focusing, among other, on demand and supply fundamentals, the global energy markets, operational and commercial issues, freight rates, asset values, and more.

Moderator:Mr. Ben Nolan, Head of Maritime Research – Stifel

Panelists:

Mr. Ben Martin, CCO – Avance Gas (OSLO: AVANCE)

Mr. John Lycouris, CEO – Dorian LPG (LPG)

Mr. Charles Maltby, CEO – Epic Gas Ltd. (OSLO: EPICME)

Mr. Jens Ismar, Executive Director Shipping – EXMAR (EBR: EXM)

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

INDUSTRY & CAPITAL MARKETS STRATEGY FOR SMALL CAP COMPANIES

Shipping, one of the most competitive global industries, is known for its fragmentation. Smaller and mid-sized companies can compete on equal footing with larger companies. The panel will discuss the business development strategies of publicly listed small cap shipping companies and their strategy to leverage their public listing to raise capital and grow.

Moderator:Mr. Tate Sullivan, Research Analyst – Maxim Group LLC

Panelists:

Mr. Tasos Aslidis, CFO – Euroseas & Eurodry (ESEA & EDRY)

Mr. Anthony Argyropoulos, CFO – Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG)

Mr. Henry Williams, CFO – Pyxis Tankers (PXS)

DAY 1 – TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

OPENING REMARKS 

Ms. Christa Volpicelli, Managing Director & Head of Maritime Investment Banking – Citi; Conference Co-Chairman

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link

DAY 1 – TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

A US EQUITY MARKET UPDATE

With a new administration in the US and the world transitioning out of the pandemic, the presentation will focus on the US and the global economies and the on the investment outlook in the US equity markets.

 Mr. Tobias Levkovich, Managing Director – Citi

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

CAPITAL MARKETS & SHIPPING

Moderator:Mr. Keith J. Billotti, Partner, Co-Head of Capital Markets Group – Seward & Kissel LLP  

Panelists:

Ms. Christa Volpicelli, Managing Director, Global Transportation Group – Citi

Mr. James T. Cirenza, Managing Director – DNB Markets, Inc.

Mr. Larry Glassberg, Partner & Senior Managing Director, Investment Banking – Maxim Group LLC

Mr. Chris Weyers, Managing Director, Head of Maritime Investment Banking – Stifel

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

INDUSTRY & CAPITAL MARKETS STRATEGY FOR SMALL CAP COMPANIES

Shipping, one of the most competitive global industries, is known for its fragmentation. Smaller and mid-sized companies can compete on equal footing with larger companies. The panel will discuss the business development strategies of publicly listed small cap shipping companies and their strategy to leverage their public listing to raise capital and grow.

Moderator:Mr. Tate Sullivan, Research Analyst – Maxim Group LLC

Panelists:

Mr. Tasos Aslidis, CFO – Euroseas & Eurodry (ESEA & EDRY)

Mr. Anthony Argyropoulos, CFO – Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG)

Mr. Henry Williams, CFO – Pyxis Tankers (PXS)

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021

THE FLEET RENEWAL CHALLENGE – OPTIONS FOR THE EXISTING FLEET & BUILDING THE SHIPS OF THE FUTURE

Fleet maintenance and fleet renewal are key issues shipowners deal with today, while observing environmental regulations and expectations set by their charterers and trading partners. At the same time, there is no clarity or certainly on optimal fuel and engine types and vessel designs for the ships of the future. Furthermore, increased competition among shipyards offering attractive packages adds to the newbuilding dilemma. This panel will discuss options and alternative strategies available to shipowners, as well as initiatives developed by fuel producers and charterers. 

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

Panelists:

Mr. George Wells, Global Heads of Assets & Structuring – Cargill

Mr. Gary Vogel, CEO – Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE)

Mr. Torsten Pedersen, Chief Operating Officer – Seaspan Corporation (ATCO)

Ms. Claire Wright, General Manager, Commercial & Shipping – Shell Shipping & Trading