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Day 1

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE PERFECT STORMThe Implementation of Low Sulfur Regulations and the Advent of COVID-19 Have Created a Perfect Storm Impacting the Industry. Addressing Operational Challenges to Keep Ships Sailing & Trade Moving, Overcoming Travel Restrictions, Supply Shortages, Crew Changes, Port Complications, Shipyard Delays - Managing A Global Operation While in Lockdown".

 Moderator: Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director - Liberian Registry (Hellas)

 Panelists:

Mr. Iraklis Prokopakis, COO - Danaos Corporation

Mr. Stavros Hatzigrigoris, CEO - Maran Gas Maritime Inc.

Mr. Nicos Rescos, COO - Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Mr. Theo Baltatzis, COO - Technomar

Mr. George Saroglou, COO - Tsakos Energy Navigation

Day 1

NAVIGATING TODAY'S LEGAL MAELSTROMIMO 2020, Sanctions, Tariffs and COVID-19 have created a new set of complexities, translating into myriad insurance and legal issues. The panel will address the main areas legal issues and claims and how to navigate past them.

 Moderator: Mr. Joseph E. Hughes, Chairman & CEO - American Club

Panelists:

Ms. Beth Bradley, Partner - Hill Dickinson

Ms. Sally-Ann Underhill, Partner - Reed Smith

Mr. Bruce Paulsen, Partner - Seward & Kissel LLP

Ms. Dora Mace - Kokota, Partner - Stephenson Harwood

Mr. John Kissane, Partner - Watson Farley & Williams LLP.

Day 1

DIGITAL - REMOTE SURVEYSRemote surveying techniques: the new normal – remote surveying techniques have been used in maritime for some time but this capability has taken centre stage due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, we look at the opportunities and risks for shipping, and the attractions of offer for stakeholders across the industry.

 Moderator: Mr. Nicholas Brown, Director, Marine & Offshore - Lloyds Register

 Panelists:

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

Mr. Ralph Juhl, Executive Vice President, Technical - Hafnia

Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director - Liberian Registry (Hellas)

Mrs. Katy Ware, Director of Maritime Safety and Standards & Permanent Representative of the UK to the IMO - Maritime & Coastguard Agency

Mr. Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO - RightShip

Day 1

MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES DURING THE COVID-19 ERA & BEYONDTravel and port restrictions have increased the challenges related to crewing issues. The panel will discuss the management of mental health during this period. Also, addressing crewing issues during regular ship operations and change of control instances taking into account the viewpoints of all stakeholders.

 Moderator: Mr. Benjamin Wong, Head of Transport & Industrial - InvestHK

 Panelists:

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

Mr. Salvatore d'Amico, Fleet Director - d'Amico Società di Navigazione S.p.A.; CEO – ISHIMA Pte Ltd

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

Mr. Stephen Cotton, General Secretary - International Transport Workers' Federation - ITF

H.E. Natasa Pilides, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus 

Day 2

Opening Remarks:

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc.

Opening Panel:

LEADING THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY THROUGH THE NEXT PHASE OF INNOVATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & TRANSFORMATIONClassification Societies play a pivotal role in the industry given their mandate to establish and maintain technical standards for construction and operation of marine vessels, to monitor compliance and to provide guidance and support. The panel will discuss various initiatives to help the industry meet the new challenges from environmental compliance, ship safety and security, technological innovation, operational efficiency, human resources management and more!

 Moderator: Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President, Shipping & Maritime - Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited 

Panelists:

Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President & CEO - ABS

Mr. Matthieu de Tugny, President, Marine & Offshore - Bureau Veritas

Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL - Maritime

Mr. Alastair Marsh, CEO - Lloyds Register

Mr. Ugo Salerno, Chairman & CEO - RINA

Day 2

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - REMAINING VIGILANT & ALERT - THE SHIPOWNERS PERSPECTIVEThe current global situation is accelerating the transformation throughout the shipping industry. Slower economic growth, low oil prices, a global pandemic, uncertainty regarding fuel types and ship designs, rapid developments in technology, increased regulatory demands, and a changing landscape in ship finance are among the challenges the industry is facing today. Weak markets are tough to endure but they also create opportunities. Shipping is and will remain the artery of global trade. The industry thrives on volatility and change. Leading international shipowners panel will discuss how the industry is coping with all these challenges and what changes and transformations can be expected looking ahead.

 Moderator: Mr. Henry Curra , Head of Research - Braemar ACM Shipbroking

 Panelists:

Mr. Bing Chen, Chairman, President & CEO - Seaspan Corporation

Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO - Capital Product Partners

Mr. Gary Vogel, CEO & Director - Eagle Bulk

Ms. Lois Zabrocky, CEO – International Seaways

Mr. Kevin MacKay, CEO - Teekay Tankers

Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Director - Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings

Day 1

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & THE ROADMAP 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 GL - Maritime DNV GL

 Panelists:

Ms. Sadan Kaptanoglu, President - BIMCO; CEO - Kaptanoglu Shipping

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

Mr. Esben Poulsson, Chairman - INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING; Executive Chairman - ENESEL PTE LTD

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

Mr. John Butler, CEO - World Shipping Council

Day 1

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE PERFECT STORMThe Implementation of Low Sulfur Regulations and the Advent of COVID-19 Have Created a Perfect Storm Impacting the Industry. Addressing Operational Challenges to Keep Ships Sailing & Trade Moving, Overcoming Travel Restrictions, Supply Shortages, Crew Changes, Port Complications, Shipyard Delays - Managing A Global Operation While in Lockdown".

 Moderator: Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director - Liberian Registry (Hellas)

 Panelists:

Mr. Iraklis Prokopakis, COO - Danaos Corporation

Mr. Stavros Hatzigrigoris, CEO - Maran Gas Maritime Inc.

Mr. Nicos Rescos, COO - Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Mr. Theo Baltatzis, COO - Technomar

Mr. George Saroglou, COO - Tsakos Energy Navigation

Day 2

DIGITALIZATION & TECHNOLOGICAL (R)EVOLUTIONShipping companies as well as stakeholders throughout the logistics chain expedite the use of technology to optimize cost & increase efficiency. The significance of data analytics in decision making.

 Moderator: Mr. Paolo Moretti, CEO - RINA SERVICES

 Panelists:

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

Mr. Mark O'Neil, CEO - Columbia Shipmanagement

Mr. Alexander Hadjipateras, Executive Vice President, Business Development - Dorian LPG

Mr. Olav Nortun, CEO - Thome Group

Mr. Stephen MacFarlane, Chief Information Officer - V.Group

Day 2

Opening Remarks:

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc.

Opening Panel:

LEADING THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY THROUGH THE NEXT PHASE OF INNOVATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & TRANSFORMATIONClassification Societies play a pivotal role in the industry given their mandate to establish and maintain technical standards for construction and operation of marine vessels, to monitor compliance and to provide guidance and support. The panel will discuss various initiatives to help the industry meet the new challenges from environmental compliance, ship safety and security, technological innovation, operational efficiency, human resources management and more!

 Moderator: Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President, Shipping & Maritime - Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited 

Panelists:

Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President & CEO - ABS

Mr. Matthieu de Tugny, President, Marine & Offshore - Bureau Veritas

Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL - Maritime

Mr. Alastair Marsh, CEO - Lloyds Register

Mr. Ugo Salerno, Chairman & CEO - RINA