 |
| |
 |
  
Best Industry Practices - A Competitive Advantage
Capital Link is hosting the 12th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Divani Caravel Hotel, in Athens, Greece.
With a 12-year track record it is the only Forum that showcases Operational Excellence in the Maritime Sector and explores Best Industry Practices across all major areas such as fleet management, technological innovation, crewing, energy efficiency and the environment, safety & security. Special attention will be paid to the continued operational challenges posed from the Covid-19 reality, to sustainability and ESG considerations and new challenges on ship safety, security and human resources.
The forum provides an interactive platform on the topic of Operational Excellence, Best Industry Practices and Sustainability linking shipping companies, charterers, government and non-government industry associations, classification societies, P&I Clubs, Registries, technology & service providers and the financial and investment community.
This year’s forum will once more feature industry leaders addressing a global audience.
Register and save your seat today!
|
| |
 |
| |
Keynote Speakers & Award Presentation
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE- THE ROLE OF SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY
9:00 - 9:20 AM
Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, OBE
Chairman – Together in Safety
AWARD PRESENTATION & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
2022 CAPITAL LINK MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
12:50 - 1:20 PM
Award Honoree & Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Jan Dieleman
President – Cargill Ocean Transportation; Chairman – Global Maritime Forum |
Introduction & Award Presentation by:
Mrs. Semiramis Paliou
CEO – Diana Shipping; President – HELMEPA |
|
| |
| AGENDA |
 |
| |
ADDRESSING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Enhancing Competitiveness, Efficiency, Safety & Sustainability
Panel with Heads of Major Classification Societies & Industry Associations
9:25 - 10:05 AM
Industry Organizations and Classification Societies 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 the main priorities, objectives and initiatives they are working on and how they address the changing needs of the industry.
Moderator: Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, General Manager - Liberian Registry (LISCR Hellas)
Panelists:
- Mr. Matthieu De Tugny, President, Marine & Offshore - Bureau Veritas
- Mr. Philippos Phillis, President - European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA); Chairman & CEO - Lemissoler Navigation
- Mr. George Pateras, President - Hellenic Chamber of Shipping; Deputy Chairman - Contships Management
- Dr. Anthony Papadimitriou, President - Alexander S. Onassis Foundation; Member of the Board - Global Maritime Forum
- Mr. Paolo Moretti, CEO - RINA SERVICES S.p.A
|
| |
|
| |
MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE
The State Of The Industry & The Road Ahead- The Role Of The State
Shipping Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, France
10:10 - 10:50 AM
Panelists:
- H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy - Hellenic Republic
- H.E. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President - Republic of Cyprus
|
| |
|
| |
SAFETY - MOVING TOWARDS A ZERO INCIDENT FUTURE
11:20 - 12:00 PM
Shipping, one of the most vital links in the global supply chain, is also one of the most hazardous industries in the world. The shipping industry has made significant steps forward in improving its safety performance. Many companies and organizations are implementing valuable practices that are making significant differences to the safety of their seafarers, vessels, cargoes and the environment working together towards a zero- incident future. The panel will discuss the practices and expectations of key stakeholders in this pursuit.
Panel Chaired by: Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, OBE, Chairman - Together in Safety
Panelists:
- Mr. Markos Nomikos, Managing Director - A.M Nomikos
- Mr. Alex Hadjipateras, EVP, Business Development - Dorian LPG
- Mr. Spyros Vlassopoulos, Managing Director - Ionic Shipping
- Mr. Andrew Taylor, CEO - UK P&I Club
|
| |
|
| |
THE HUMAN FACTOR - Recruiting, Competence Building & The Welfare Of Seafarers
12:05 - 12:45 PM
Covid-19 created unique challenges for the treatment and welfare of seafarers, challenges which have been further exacerbated by the ongoing geopolitical crisis. Seafarers are the backbone of the shipping industry and the issues of recruitment, competence building, retention and welfare remain core challenges as shipping companies need to ensure the long-term availability of seafarers. Adding to the challenge is also the situation with on shore personnel, as the shipping industry competes with other industries for the attraction of proper talent.
Moderator: Mrs. Sharron Pamplin, Chief People Officer - Lloyds' Register
Panelists:
- Captain Stylianos Dimouleas, CEO - ALMI Tankers
- Mr. Mark O'Neil, President & CEO - Columbia Shipmanagement; President - Intermanager
- Captain Panagiotis Drosos, COO - Capital Ship Management Corp.
- Mr. Konstantinos Galanakis, CEO - Elvictor Group
- Mr. Harry Papadimitriou, Director Crewing - Oldendorff Carriers
|
| |
|
| |
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND DECARBONIZATION
2:10 - 2:50 PM
Operational Efficiency, Sustainability, Decarbonization are all interlinked and impact the competitive positioning of shipping companies as they interact with their trading and financial partners as well as their shareholders and investors. New regulatory mandates are coming into effect as of January 2023, while there are several options still under discussion as to how to achieve the longer term decarbonization objectives for 2030 and 2050. Industry self-discipline, measures to enhance operational efficiency and ultimately the selection of the proper fuel are among the options and alternatives. This panel will discuss alternative strategies followed by shipping companies.
Moderator: Mr. Elias Kariambas, Director, Regional Business Development, Greece - ABS
Panelists:
- Mr. Dimitrios Vastarouchas, DCOO - Danaos Corporation
- Mr. George Sarris, President - Enterprises Shipping & Trading; Managing Director - Golden Energy Management
- Mr. Michail Malliaros, General Manager - Euronav Shipmanagement
- Mr. George-Paul Perantzakis, Fleet Director - NAFTOMAR
|
| |
|
| |
EMBRACING THE TECHNOLOGICAL (R)EVOLUTION - TAKING SHIPPING TO THE NEXT STAGE
2:55 - 3:35 PM
Technical, commercial, and corporate operations are optimized through technology with impact on efficiency and profitability. Shipping companies are called to make choices and investment decisions prioritizing among the various areas. This panel will discuss how shipping companies evaluate and prioritize their investments in technology taking into consideration regulatory requirements and market expectations and conditions.
Moderator: Mr. George Teriakidis, Area Manager, East Mediterranean & Black Sea, Maritime - DNV
Panelists:
- Mr. George Papagiannopoulos, Principal - Common Progress Shipping Co.
- Mr. Fotis N. Dalmyras, CEO - Andriaki Shipping Co. Ltd.
- Mr. Tassos Tzamouranis, General Manager - Dalex Shipping Co. S.A.
- Mr. Georgios E. Poularas, CEO - ENESEL S.A.
- Mr. Martin Ackermann, CCO - Synergy Group
|
| |
|
| |
OPTIMIZING FLEET MANAGEMENT
3:40 - 4:20 PM
Covid-19, geopolitics, global supply chain complications, new regulations, charterer, financier and investor requirements, the increasing use of technology, to name just a few factors, have created new challenges for Fleet Management. This panel will discuss how shipping companies formulate and implement Fleet Management strategies. It will also tackle the relationship between fleet size and diversity, efficiency and quality.
Moderator: Mr. Spyridon Zolotas, Senior Director - RINA
Panelists:
- Mr. Andreas Hadjipetrou, Managing Director - Columbia Shipmanagement
- Mr. Spyros Tarasis, Chief Operating Officer, Dry Bulk Fleet - Costamare Shipping Services; Vice Chairman - INTERCARGO
- Mr. Marcos C. Vassilikos, Managing Director - Eurobulk
- Mr. George Saroglou, Chief Operating Officer - TEN Ltd.
- Mr. Costas Kontes, Managing Director - VShips Greece
|
| |
|
| |
DESIGNING SHIPS OF THE FUTURE - Cutting Edge Technologies
4:25 - 4:45 PM
Presentation by:
Dr. M. Abdul Rahim, Corporate Officer, Managing Director for Europe and Africa, ClassNK
|
| |
|
| |
FLEET RENEWAL - A Necessity For Competitiveness & Decarbonization Despite The Uncertainties?
4:50 - 5:30 PM
What are the factors going into fleet renewal in today's environment against the backdrop of uncertainties regarding regulations and fuels? What are the viewpoints of charterers, financiers, shareholders, investors and the broader community? What is the risk for obsolescence due to technological advancements and fuel developments? To what extent is vessel modernity and efficiency a major competitive advantage or drawback? All these are major issues going into the decision-making process of shipping companies as they have been striving to ensure their long term competitiveness.
Moderator: Mrs. Paillette Palaiologou, Vice President M&O Division, Southeast Europe, Black Sea and Adriatic (SEEBA) Zone - Bureau Veritas
Panelists:
- Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO - Capital Product Partners
- Mr. Aristides Pittas, CEO - Euroseas & Eurodry
- Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President - Safe Bulkers
- Mr. Nicos Rescos, COO - Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
- Mr. Vasileios Lampropoulos, COO - Thenamaris
|
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
|
| |
Contacts
For further information, contact Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.
For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, contact Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozis, or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.
|
|
|
