Capital Link Maritime Forum in Dubai
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We are hosting the Capital Link Maritime Forum in Dubai on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm, at the Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.

The event is held in partnership with DNV, in cooperation with Bahri, and takes place during the Annual Bahri Oil Week, which brings together maritime leaders from all over the world.

This Forum brings together key stakeholders from the global and UAE maritime sectors, including shipowners, financiers, charterers, and maritime service providers. The event offers a platform to explore commercial opportunities, discuss industry trends, and strengthen connections across international shipping, trade, and maritime investment communities. It also serves as a valuable networking hub for senior decision-makers and industry leaders.
Forum Agenda


WELCOME REMARKS
8:55 - 9:00 AM
  • Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President – Capital Link, Inc.
  • Mr. Ian Edwards, Regional Manager, Middle East & Africa – DNV Maritime


SHIPPING & GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN: FROM UNCERTAINTY TO OPPORTUNITY
9:00 - 9:40 AM

Moderator: Mr. Jasel Chauhan, Partner, Head of International Finance – Hill Dickinson International

Panelists:
  • Mr. Gernot Ruppelt, CEO – Ardmore Shipping Corp. (NYSE: ASC)
  • Mr. Pankaj Khanna, CEO – Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: HMR)
  • Dr. Sadan Kaptanoglu, CEO – Kaptanoglu Shipping; President – BIMCO (2019 - 2021)
  • Mr. Tim Coffin, CEO – Tristar Eships


OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
"The Middle East in Shaping the Future of Global Maritime Trade"
9:45 - 10:00 AM


Mr. Hisham Nasir Alnughaimish
President
Bahri Oil


NAVIGATING THE GREEN SHIPPING CHALLENGE: AMBITION VS REALITY
10:05 - 10:45 AM

Moderator: Mr. Manik Verma, Partner – Fichte & Co. Legal

Panelists:
  • Mr. Xanthos Kyriacou, Regional Managing Director – Columbia Group
  • Mr. Alex Hadjipateras, COO – Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG)
  • Mr. Eddie Valentis, CEO – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS)
  • Mr. Mikkel Seidelin, CCO – Teekay Tankers Ltd.


CAPITAL AT SEA: FINANCING & INVESTING STRATEGIES
10:50- 11:30 AM

Moderator: Mr. Ian Mace, Global Head of Maritime, Trade and Offshore Finance – Stephenson Harwood

Panelists:
  • Mr. Nicholas M. Petrakakos, Partner & Managing Director, Maritime & Offshore, Investment Banking – Alantra
  • Mr. Souren Gharnagharian, Investment Manager – Australis Maritime Limited
  • Ms. Anne An, Director of Asia Pacific Department – ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
  • Mr. Felix Nölke, Managing Director – Maritime Investments – MPC Capital AG


THE GRAVITAS OF THE MIDDLE EAST IN ENERGY & SHIPPING
11:35 - 12:15 PM

Moderator: Mr. Pawan Sahni, Vice President, Business Development Director, Middle East & Africa – DNV Maritime

Panelists:
  • Mr. Nitin Mathur, Managing Director, Commercial Shipping – Al Seer Marine
  • Capt. Franck Kayser, COO – Asyad Shipping Company
  • Mr. Khalid Yousef Alhammad, President – Bahri Ship Management
  • Mr. Gaurav Mehta, Managing Director – SPM Shipping


CEO SPOTLIGHT: SHIPPING - NAVIGATING THROUGH INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION
12:20 - 12:35 PM

1x1 Discussion Between:

Mr. Nicolas Bornozis
President
Capital Link, Inc.		 Dr. Anil Sharma
Founder and CEO
GMS & Lila Global


GLOBAL ENERGY & SHIPPING - THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS' PERSPECTIVE
12:40 - 1:20 PM

Moderator: Mr. Alexandros Damianidis, Partner, Assets and Structured Finance Group – Watson Farley & Williams
Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Subaey
CEO & Board Member
Bahri Group		 Mr. Evangelos Marinakis
Founder and Chairman
Capital Maritime & Trading Corp.		 Mr. George Prokopiou
Founder
Dynacom Tankers Management; Dynagas Ltd. (DLNG) / Sea Traders		 Ms. Lois K. Zabrocky
CEO
International Seaways Inc. (NYSE: INSW)

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Venue

MARRIOTT RESORT PALM JUMEIRAH, DUBAI
GRAND BALLROOM, 1ST FLOOR

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, P.O. Box 62049, Dubai, UAE

For more information, please visit: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dxbpj-marriott-resort-palm-jumeirah-dubai/overview/.
Contacts

For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please contact: Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozi or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call 212.661.7566.

For more information, please contact: Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com or Athena Kosmadaki at athensoffice@capitallink.com or call 212.661.7566.
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