Environmental concerns affecting bunker supply/quality and the implications for the Asian Perspective
Environmental concerns, IMO and regional legislation on Marpol Annex VI addressing gas emission have resulted in new standards of fuel quality for the shipping industry with mainly with respect to sulphur limits.
This keynote session looks at the issues affecting the supply and the impacts on the Asian Shipping community.
An update of IMO regulations on fuel standards, its future direction and the challenges ahead will be discussed and perspectives from the two key players, namely shipowners and suppliers. The standards for fuel quality, latest edition ISO 8217:2010, will be examined in greater detail for a better understanding of how the shipping industry will adapt to this new requirement.
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Speakers Information:
John H. Vautrain, Senior Vice President, Purvin&GertzInc
Mr. John H. Vautrain is a Senior Vice President and Director of Purvin&Gertz based in Singapore. He heads up the firm's Asia-Pacific consulting activities. He is responsible for maintaining contacts with industries, financial institutions and government agencies located in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2000, Mr. Vautrain has been located in Singapore after assignments in Texas and California. Mr. Vautrain joined Purvin&Gertz as a consultant in 1981. Before joining Purvin&Gertz, he was with Phillips Petroleum Company and Union Carbide Corporation in petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing operations. Mr. Vautrain holds a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Texas and a Master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Utah.
Mr. Simon Neo Tiau Gee
Education: Master Business Administration
Present Job: Deputy Managing Director
Company: Equatorial Marine Fuels Management Services Pte Ltd
Experience:
Started in the oil and shipping industry in 1985 as a Supervisor for 2 years in oil terminal
before joining various surveying companies as Senior Surveyor. In 1992 join the
bunkering industry and was involved in the operations, sales and marketing, trading of
bunkers fuels and as purchaser of bunker fuels for an international shipping firm.
1992 to 1995 Olrich Pte Ltd, Marketing Executive
1995 to 2003 Ignition Point, Deputy General Manager
2003 to 2008 Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels, General Manager
2009 to Present Equatorial Marine Fuels, Deputy Managing Director
Member Of the following Committee,
Spring Singapore, Technical Committee (Bunkering)
SSA Services Committee
SSA Bunkering Sub Committee
SIBCOM Steering Committee
Mass Flow Meter Work Group
Trevor Harrison Maritime Arbitrator, Mediator and Legal Consultant
Trevor Harrison was called to the Bar over 30 years ago and now practises as a maritime arbitrator, mediator and legal consultant with particular expertise in bunkering. He was previously Principal Legal Advisor to leading bunker fuel supplier Tramp Oil & Marine. Earlier career experience included practice at the English Bar, working for a P&I club and a firm of marine consultants.
As well as arbitrating and mediating, he speaks regularly on maritime matters and dispute resolution, particularly in respect of bunkering. He wrote the module on the Sale and Purchase of Bunkers for the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Certificate in Practical Bunker Management and is Course Director for the LMA Certificate in Marine Claims.
He is a director of IBIA, a member of the Baltic Exchange, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), a supporting member of the LMAA, a CEDR accredited mediator and on the Baltic ExchangeLMAA Mediator Panel. He was largely responsible for devising IBIA’s "Rapid Resolution" fixedcost mediation and arbitration schemes.
He is a member of IBIA’s delegation to IMO’s BLG and MEPC committees and has been closely involved in the revision of the MARPOL Annex VI regulations and other issues relevant to the bunker.
Paid Workshops in Partnership with Knowledge Group
SHIP FINANCING
The world’s economy relies on the shipping industry to transport the world’s trade. Shipping remains the most economical and effective means to carry much of the world’s goods and it is crucial for the global economy, so the demand for shipping services will always be strong and consequently the demand for financing to facilitate the construction and purchase of vessels. Shipping companies are facing difficulties in obtaining bank financing, because the credit crisis has drastically reduced the appetite of conventional banks for this type of business. Ship owners and foreign shipping entities are continually expanding their fleet, replacing old vessels and chartering additional vessels. On the other hand, ship owners are facing the rising costs of capital and difficulties in financing their investments. Therefore more alternative ship financing options are needed as the shipping and maritime services expand and grow.
WATER TREATMENT
Ballast Water Treatment has become one of the leading environmental concerns facing the shipping industry. The ballast water of shipping vessels has been a primary method of alien species introduction throughout the world. Scientists estimate that as many as 3,000 alien species per day are transported in ships around the world. However, not all transported species survive the trip and their new home. Some of the species that do survive the trip are able to thrive in their new environment. These can cause disruptions in the natural ecosystem, economic troubles, and even carry human diseases. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed international legislation, the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, to regulate discharges of ballast water and reduce the risk of introducing nonnative species from ships ballast water. Technologies developed for ballast water treatment are subject to approval through specific IMO processes and testing guidelines. These are designed to ensure that such technologies meet the relevant IMO standards, are sufficiently robust, have minimal adverse environmental impact and are suitable for use in the specific shipboard environment.
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