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INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS PERSPECTIVE Looking Ahead: Opportunities & Challenges in Shipping Shipping markets outlook, Covid-19 & beyond, energy & commodity flows, investment opportunities, access to capital, operational & regulatory changes, business opportunities with China

 Moderator: Mr. Theodore Jadick, Jr., Managing Director, CEO and President – DNB Markets, Inc. 

 Panelists :

Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO - Capital Product Partners 

Mr. John Lycouris, CEO - Dorian LPG 

Mr. Aristidis Pittas, CEO - Euroseas; CEO - Eurodry 

Mr. Hamish Norton, President - Star Bulk Carriers 

Mr. John Dragnis, CEO - Goldenport Holdings 

Mr. Robert Burke, CEO - Ridgebury Tankers 

A NEW ERA FOR EQUITY INVESTMENT IN SHIPPINGShipping is a capital intensive industry. China is the world’s largest shipbuilding, ship owning, ship financing nation, also the largest importer and exporter. With decades of development, we are now at a stage to discuss whether and how we can explore more opportunists in this industrially. Panelists will look back in time and ahead to discuss about the opportunities and challenges in this emerging market.

Moderators :Mr. Vincent Xu, Consultant - Stephenson Harwood Ms. Simone Liu, Of Counsel – Stephenson Harwood 

Panelists :

Mr. Nilesh Tiwary, Manager - Drewry Maritime Financial Research

Mr. Steven Xiao, Director - Equator Fund 

Mr. Su Ning, Director - Equator Fund; Founding Partner - Front Line Capital 

Ms. Song Lingling, Director General Manager - DCL Investment 

CHINESE SHIPYARDS & INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS "ADDRESSING THE NEW LANDSCAPE IN REGULATIONS & TECHNOLOGY".Chinese shipyards have been a major destination of choice for international shipping companies. The discussion will focus on the challenges faced by shipowners and the shipbuilding industry, the challenges of the pandemic, new fuel, ship design and engine requirements as the result of environmental regulations and market/charterer expectations. It will also address the experience and expectations of international owners who use Chinese shipyards for new buildings, repairs and scrubber installations. And will focus on the competitive positioning of Chinese shipyards in the global shipbuilding industry.

 Moderator: Mr. Lianjun Li, Partner - ReedSmith Richard Butlers 

Panelists:

Mr. Swem Sun, Director, COSCO SHIPPING HEAVY INDUSTRY CO, LTD 

Mr. Brian Nixon, Managing Director - Lavinia Bulk Shipping / Laskaridis Shipping 

Mr. Theo Baltatzis, Managing Director - Technomar Shipping 

Mr. Demetrios Koukoulas, Managing Director - TMS DRY Ltd. 

Mr. Zhang Tao, Deputy General - Yangtze Shipyard 

Mr. Zhu Guiming, Vice President, Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Limited 

SMART SHIPPING - WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?

The coronavirus has accelerated digitalization in the industry, reducing environmental pollution and improving operational efficiency and safety. As we look ahead, this panel will examine usage of new management models, technology, and collaboration in the shipping eco-system, and how owners, shipyards, ports and other industry stakeholders can use both digital and human intelligence for future growth.

Session Keynote Remarks

Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister - Republic of Cyprus

Moderator : Mr. Norbert Kray, Regional Manager Greater China, Maritime and Senior Vice President - DNV GL

 Panelists :

Mr. Mark Cameron, Executive V.P. & COO - Ardmore Shipping Corporation 

Mr. Andreas Hadjipetrou, Managing Director / Chief Commercial Officer - Columbia Shipmanagement 

Mr. Owen Fu, Deputy General Manager - Liberian Registry, China 

Mrs. Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Co-CEO - Tototheo Maritime; President - WISTA International 

CHINESE SHIPYARDS & INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS "ADDRESSING THE NEW LANDSCAPE IN REGULATIONS & TECHNOLOGY".Chinese shipyards have been a major destination of choice for international shipping companies. The discussion will focus on the challenges faced by shipowners and the shipbuilding industry, the challenges of the pandemic, new fuel, ship design and engine requirements as the result of environmental regulations and market/charterer expectations. It will also address the experience and expectations of international owners who use Chinese shipyards for new buildings, repairs and scrubber installations. And will focus on the competitive positioning of Chinese shipyards in the global shipbuilding industry.

 Moderator: Mr. Lianjun Li, Partner - ReedSmith Richard Butlers 

Panelists:

Mr. Swem Sun, Director, COSCO SHIPPING HEAVY INDUSTRY CO, LTD 

Mr. Brian Nixon, Managing Director - Lavinia Bulk Shipping / Laskaridis Shipping 

Mr. Theo Baltatzis, Managing Director - Technomar Shipping 

Mr. Demetrios Koukoulas, Managing Director - TMS DRY Ltd. 

Mr. Zhang Tao, Deputy General - Yangtze Shipyard 

Mr. Zhu Guiming, Vice President, Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) Limited 

2020 CAPITAL LINK CHINA SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD

Presented to:

Prof. Yu Qing Sun President of Dalian Maritime University, China

Honoree Remarks: MARITIME EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF INTELLIGENT SHIPPING

NAVIGATING THROUGH AND PAST THE COVID-19 DISRUPTION

Human Element, Shipping & Global Supply Chain

Overview: The panel will address the practical challenges related to crew changes, which have been greatly impacted by the pandemic putting the well-being and safety of crews and ships at risk. It will also discuss the cooperation needed among industry stakeholders, regulators and governments to address these issues. Also, it will highlight the increasing presence of Chinese seafarers serving in international shipping.

Moderator: Mr. Edward Liu, Counsel & Legal Director - Hill Dickinson; Principle Representative - ICS (China) Liaison Office

Panelists:

Mr. Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO - Anglo-Eastern Univan Group; Chairman - The Hong Kong Shipowners Association

Mr. Dennis Svane Hansen, Vice President, Head of Global Manning - BW Fleet Management

Mr. Mark O’Neil, President - Columbia Shipmanagement

Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director - Singhai Marine Services

Mr. Allan Falkenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Crew Management and Offshore - Vships

INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS RAISING CAPITAL IN CHINA & BEYOND

Chinese Leasing & International Finance Options

Overview: This panel features CFOs of major international companies with active presence in the Chinese Leasing market. The panel will discuss the various financing options available to international shipping companies, their experience and feedback on Chinese Leasing options.

Moderator: Mr. Jonathan Silver, Partner - Maples Group

Panelists:

Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO - Danaos Corporation

Mr. Harald Gurvin, CFO - Flex LNG

Mr. Jeffrey Pribor, CFO - International Seaways

Mr. Vikram Hiranandani, Director of Corporate Finance - Scorpio Bulkers & Scorpio Tankers

Mr. Christos Begleris, Co-CFO - Star Bulk Carriers

CHINESE FINANCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY

Growth, Innovation & Adaptation to the New Shipping Industry Landscape Overview: Chinese Leasing has become a mainstream financing option for the international shipping community with continued strong growth. This panel will discuss how the leasing industry is adapting to the current market challenges including the pandemic, market volatility, technological change and increasing regulation.

Moderator:  Mr. Ji Woon Kim, Shareholder - VedderPrice

Panelists:

Mr. Fang Xiuzhi, Head of Shipping - Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

Mr. Jack Xu, Deputy Head of Shipping - CMB Financial Leasing Co. Ltd.

Mr. James Chen, Director - Smarine Advisors

CHINESE FINANCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY

Growth, Innovation & Adaptation to the New Shipping Industry Landscape Overview: Chinese Leasing has become a mainstream financing option for the international shipping community with continued strong growth. This panel will discuss how the leasing industry is adapting to the current market challenges including the pandemic, market volatility, technological change and increasing regulation.

Moderator:  Mr. Ji Woon Kim, Shareholder - VedderPrice

Panelists:

Mr. Fang Xiuzhi, Head of Shipping - Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

Mr. Jack Xu, Deputy Head of Shipping - CMB Financial Leasing Co. Ltd.

Mr. James Chen, Director - Smarine Advisors