Decarbonization in Shipping Moving from Discussion to Delivery – Continuing the Discussion

Capital Link’s 2nd Annual Decarbonization in Shipping will be held on July 20 & 21, 2022 as a digital event, allowing for a global audience to stay abreast of the most recent developments and updates undergoing the international Decarbonization agenda today.

The Forum will feature top Shipowners, charterers, financiers and others, who will address the most pertinent issues regarding transition to Decarbonization, such as alternative fuels, ships of the future, technology, and finally the cost.

Registration is complimentary
Join this high-level event to share into the insight of industry leaders.

Agenda – London Time Zone

Day 1 – Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Alternative Fuels Landscape
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

This panel discussion will bring together industry leaders representing organization with pioneering decarbonization activities and exploring different fuel pathways. From Methanol, to biofuels, LNG to Hydrogen and Ammonia we will analyze the fuel options to achieve the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 GHG targets. Panelists will provide their unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities related to the adoption, scaling up and required infrastructure, as well as how they see the fuel options evolving.

Moderator: Mr.Georgios Plevrakis, Vice President, Global Sustainability – ABS

Panelists:

• Mr. Mark Cameron, COO – Ardmore Shipping
• Mr. Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs – MSC Group
• Mr. Modi Mano, Founder – MSea Capital
• Mrs. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer – Star Bulk Carriers

The Complexities Around CII and SEEMP III
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

From 1 January 2023, ships of 5,000 GT and above must have a verified Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan or SEEMP Part III, to document it’s CII targets. SEEEMP Part III a strategic tool to achieve carbon intensity improvements but what’s actually involved in SEEMP Part III compliance? This session will explore why SEEMP Part 3 III compliance goes beyond a paperwork exercise, the impacts of port correction and voyage factors and what needs to happen ahead of the deadline.

Moderator: Mr. Douglas Raitt, Regional Advisory Services Manager – Lloyd’s Register

Panelists:

• Mr. Capt. Sachi Atmalingam, Global Director, CHSSE and Sustainability – AET Tankers Pte Ltd.
• Mr. Michael Lavidas, Managing Director – Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd.
• Mr. Marco Fiori, CEO – Premuda SpA
• Mr. Loucas Barmparis, President – Safe Bulkers, Inc.
• Mr. Theo Baltatzis, Managing Director – Technomar

Thank you WinGD for your Support

Day 2 – Thursday, July 21, 2022

DESIGNING SHIPS OF THE FUTURE – Technology To Ensure Decarbonization Ship And Society
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

“Future Ship Design” is one of the key factors in the overall quest for decarbonization. This session explores the theme from the viewpoints of key stakeholders involved in this process, namely shipyards and trading houses, which act both independently and also through partnerships.

Moderator: Mr. Masaki Matsunaga, Corporate Officer/Director of Plan Approval and Technical Solution Division – ClassNK

Panelists:

• Mr. Takeo Akamatsu, General Manager, Green Innovation Business Unit – Plant Project, Marine & Aerospace Division – Itochu Corporation
• Mr. Tatsuya Motoi, Executive Officer – Kawasaki Heavy Industries
• Mr. Shin Ueda, Director – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding

Technology & Decarbonization
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Moderator: Mr. Pino Spadafora, Marine Commercial, Senior Director – RINA

Panelists:

• Mr. Mark O’Neil, President – Columbia Shipmanagement
• Mr. Salvatore d’Amico, Fleet Director – d’Amico Shipping Group; CEO – Ishima Pte. Ltd.
• Mr. Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos, Co-Founder – DeepSea Technologies
• Mr. Stamatis Tsantanis, CEO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings

Decarbonization: Shipowner, Investor & Charterer – Putting it All Together Industry Roundtable
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Shipowners, charterers and financiers/investors are among the key stakeholders in the shipping industry. Their interaction and cooperation has direct impact on the overall the direction of the industry and on the drive to decarbonization specifically. This Roundtable Discussion will provide the viewpoint of each stakeholder, the issues and challenges they face, and how they can interact and cooperate towards achieving a common objective.

Moderator: Mr. Arnstein Eknes, Segment Director, Special Ships – DNV

Panelists:

• Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO – Capital Product Partners
• Mr. John Lycouris, President – Dorian LPG
• Mr. Richard Sadler, Senior Board Advisor – Purus Maritime
• Mr. Andrea Olivi, Global Head of Wet Freight – Trafigura Group Pte Ltd
• Mr. Paulo Almeida, CIO – Tufton Investment Management Ltd

Contact

To discuss sponsorship and speaking opportunities in detail, please contact Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozi or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.

For further information, contact Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com or +1 (212) 661-7566.