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

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2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Digital - Remote Surveys

Day 2 THE PATH TO DECARBONIZATIONOptions & Strategies - Power, Operational, Speed Reductions, Fuel AlternativesWhat is the best way to achieve the decarbonization targets by 2030 or 2050? At present there are several proposals on the table for discussion at the IMO. They hinge on regulatory mandates, industry self-discipline and ultimately on the selection of the proper fuel. The panel will discuss the various options and alternatives and their pros and cons.  Moderator: Mr. George Plevrakis, Director, Global Sustainability - ABS Panelists: Mr. Alexander Saverys, CEO - CMB Group Mr. Christian M. Ingerslev, CEO - Maersk Tankers Mr. Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs - MSC GROUP Ms. Ioanna Procopiou, CEO - Prominence Maritime Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder & CEO - Synergy Marine Group

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - The Path To Decarbonization

Day 1 HOW SHIP TRACKING INTELLIGENCE ENABLES OPERATION VISIBILITY Mr. Dimitris Sousoudis, Territory Manager - MarineTraffic

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - How Ship Tracking Intelligence Enables Operation Visibility

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

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Digitalization & Technological (R)Evolution

Day 2 MEETING THE IMO 2021 CYBERSECURITY MANDATEProtecting Ships, Seafarers, Cargoes and the EnvironmentThe industry's response to comply with the IMO's requirement for maritime cyber-risk management is gaining momentum as we approach the January 1, 2020 deadline. But there are also distinct commercial benefits. A cyber-security framework is sought by an increasing number of stakeholders and may help in securing vessel employment, insurance and finance. This panel will bring you up to speed with the cyber-security landscape in shipping today.  Moderator: Mr. Nicholas Brown, Communications Director - Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Panelists: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Gillet, Director, Advanced Services - Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Mr. David Foo, Senior Director, Operations Technology - Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Mrs. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer - Star Bulk Carriers Mr. Charalambos Kalevrosoglou,Information Security Officer - Tototheo Maritime Captain Rob Compher, Chief, Office of Design & Engineering Standards - US Coast Guard

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Meeting the IMO 2021 Cybersecurity Mandate

Day 1 CONNECTIVITY AND DIGITALIZATION AT TIMES OF CRISIS  Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou, Chief Strategy Officer - Tototheo Maritime

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Connectivity & Digitalization At Times Of Crisis

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

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Industry Challenges & The Roadmap Ahead

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

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Navigating Through The Perfect Storm

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.

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Navigating Today's Legal Maelstrom

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 

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Managing Human Resources During The Covid-19 Era & Beyond

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

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Leading The Shipping Industry Through The Next Phase Of Innovation, Regulatory Compliance & Transformation

Day 1 RIDING THE DIGITAL WAVE - HOW TO PROFIT DURING THE SMART SHIPPING ERA      Mr. Mike Konstantinidis, CEO - METIS Cyberspace Technology S.A

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - How To Profit During The Smart Shipping Era

Day 1 Opening Remarks:  Nicholas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc. Keynote Speaker: Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General - International Maritime Organization

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Opening Remarks & Keynote Remarks IMO SG

Day 2 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AS THE FOUNDATION FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE  Mr. Matt Heider, CEO - Nautilus Labs

2020 10th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum - Transparency & Accountability As The Foundation For Operational Excellence

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

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