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14 March 2012, Wednesday
Conference Theatre, Level 1
Asian Shipping: Coping with Turbulent Waters
1130 - 1300
Are the alarm bells ringing for the global maritime industry? The weak economic environment stemming largely from the eurozone debt crisis and sluggish growth in the United States will continue to weigh heavily on the minds of business leaders and governments in Asia and beyond. Spending patterns of consumers are changing, and a decline in trade is hitting every sector of the economy. Shipping is no exception and there is no denying that 2011 has seen a downturn. Is the global shipping downturn even worse than after the 2008 financial crisis? What lies ahead in 2012 and beyond? Higher fuel prices, reduction in demand for shipping, lower rates and the ship glut are impacting on earnings for the industry. How can the maritime industry weather the storm? The Asia Pacific Maritime Conference will once again bring to delegates the best analysis and information to help you chart your way through these turbulent times.
The APM Conference on 14 March 2012 in Singapore will have world maritime leaders presenting their take on the future of the industry through a keynote address and a panel discussion.
Panelists :
Thomas Timelin, Bimco Asia Liaison Officer
Mahesh Sivasamy, Chairman & CEO, Transworld Group, Singapore
George Horsington, General Manager, Swire Pacific Offshore, Singapore
Lim How Teck, Director, Rickmers Maritime Trust, Swissco Holdings Ltd, Jurong Port Pte Ltd
P. Jeya Putra, Director, AsiaLegal LLC
Carmen Lee, Head Analyst (Shipping), OCBC Securities*
Moderator: David Hughes, Shipping Media Specialist
*To Be Confirmed
What is to Come for the Shipping Industry? Short and Medium Term Outlook?
1340 - 1500
Join us on the afternoon of the 14th to hear two keynote addresses from experts within the industry. The first presentation is an analysis of the recent trends in international shipping. This includes a consideration of the key drivers behind activity as well as an account of the uncertain economic climate that many ship owners currently face. How has the industry adapted in recent years, and what is required to maintain and improve shipping’s place as a major commercial sector? Do not miss the chance to hear from one of Asia’s leading authorities within the ship owning community.
With any pressure, comes regulatory response, and refinement. The second keynote address will clarify the schedule for change, and aim to inform the industry on reasons behind any planned regulatory implementations. This session will be led by an appropriate authority on the topic who’s express intention will be to prepare the industry for change. By maintaining a strong line of communication, both the ship owners and regulators can move forward together.
Ship Financing in Asia
1530 - 1630
Shipping is a very specialized lending activity and it is important to understand the key drivers of shipping investment, the associated risks and the management and control of complex loan and equity structures. Following the drastic reduction of bank loan capacity in Western Europe and the USA for international shipping projects, Banks in S. E Asia, China and the sub-continent will inevitably be asked to step in and fill the funding gap. Join us to hear from industry leader to gain an insight into the availability of alternative sources of funding in the curtailed market and explore current trends and solutions to problem shipping loans.
Dimitris Belbas. Managing Director, Head of Shipping Finance, Seafin Pte Ltd
MBA, INSEAD. BSc & MSc in Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (ΕΜΠ).
After working as a Logistics Manager for a multinational company in Greece, Dimitris joined Lamda Shipyards as Deputy Commercial and Technical Director, focusing on account management, drafting quotations and negotiating contracts. He was also a project manager in several ship and yacht repairs. Dimitris has worked in the UK and Singapore and became Seafin’s Managing Director in 2008 successfully expanding the group's shipping finance activities and building an extensive network of contacts across the Asia Pacific region.
Ballast Water Treatment Keynote
1700 - 1800
Ballast Water Treatment has become one of the leading environmental concerns facing the shipping industry. With the IMO Convention nearing ratification and entry into force, owners and builders must begin implementing strategies to deal with the realities of ballast water management systems onboard. With new requirements on an international and regional basis emerging, proper planning and strategies for newbuilds and retrofits is critical. Get information from our renowned keynote speaker on the subject to help you prepare.
Medepalli Srinath, General Manager, Wilhelmsen Ship Management Singapore
A Marine Engineer by profession, working with Wilhelmsen for 28 years. Heading the ship management division in Singapore Mr. Srinath has an MBA with Edinburg, Scotland. Mr. Srinath has vast experience in every aspect of the ship management Industry and also represents Wilhelmsen in technical committee of some Classification societies on invitation.
15 March 2012, Thursday
Conference Theatre, Level 1
Seminar on the Future of Green Ship
1400 - 1700
In partnership with the Danish Marine Group
As a follow up on the successful Green Ship of the Future seminar at APM 2010 the Danish pavilion and APM 2012 offers new information on how to make ship design, shipbuilding and operation more efficient to protect the environment, reduce costs and meet the customers demand for more responsibility.
Market leaders will contribute with their solutions and means to reducing emissions and costs as well as increase efficiency.
Participation is free but registration needed.
Focus on China: Understanding its Dynamic Shipbuilding Industry
1700 - 1800
第十二届亚太海事展将迎来50多家中国展商，大会将举办“迅猛发展的中国船舶”座谈会。届时，中国船舶工业行业协会王锦连副秘书长将介绍2011年中国船舶行业如何取得了非凡的成绩。中国机电产品进出口商会石永红副会长将介绍中国船舶出口基地的前景与发展。中国机电产品进出口商会船舶行业分会的张守淳副秘书长将介绍2011年中国船舶出口基地的工作情况。南通市商务局左晓明副局长将代表船舶出口基地之一介绍南通地区船舶企业如何开拓海外市场。
16 March 2012, Friday
Conference Theatre, Level 1
Environmental issues affecting bunker supply and quality: the Asian Perspective
1000 - 1230
The IMO revised Marpol Annex VI, addressing new surphur limits requirements, has resulted in a rising need for better fuel quality for the whole shipping industry.
Brought to you by Rx and IBIA, this keynote session will provide an ideal opportunity for industry players to gain the latest regulatory update & hear from their peers on fuel supply/quality issues.
An update of IMO’s latest 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 will be shared. Besides, panelists will examine ISO 8217:2010, the latest edition of fuel quality standards, in greater detail to give the Asian shipping industry a better idea on how to adapt to this new requirement.
Please see here for the Keynote Address Program.
Speakers Information:
Mr Korshaed Alam from Future Ships
Capt. Rahul Choudhuri
Capt. Rahul Choudhuri was a Ship Captain having sailed for 13 years before joining DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) in 1991. He obtained his Master Mariner Certificate from the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania.
He has a Diploma in Shipping and Port Management (Gold medallist) from the University of Delaware, USA, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Henley Management College, UK. He attended a Senior Management Program at the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2007.
He was the Operations Manager for DNVPS Singapore and managed a team of bunker surveyors in Singapore and the East Asia region. He was also involved in the global development of this service.
Capt. Rahul took over as the Regional Manager for DNVPS Singapore in March 2004 covering all services in the Asia-Pacific region.
He is on the Technical Committee for Bunkering in Singapore which developed the Singapore Standard SS:600 2008 Code of Practice for Bunkering and has presented papers on behalf of the Committee at the Maritime and Port Authority(MPA) Bunker forum in 2010 and 2011.
Capt. Rahul has presented marine fuel management related papers at international Shipping Conferences in Oslo, Singapore, Fujairah, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Ho Chi Minh City and Mumbai.
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, Acting Chief Executive, International Bunker Industry Associations
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.