4TH MARITIME TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 2023

DAY 1 (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5)

  • 8:00 Registration and welcome coffee
  • 09:00 Welcome message by MTEC founder Bernard Schopfer

    Bernard Schopfer, Founder, MTE Conference

  • 9:05 Opening keynote presentation by professional offshore sailor Boris Herrmann

    Boris Herrmann, Professional offshore sailor

  • 09:25 Introduction by Conference Co-Chair

    Voytek Chelkowski

  • 09:30 A Change Management Perspective on Maritime Decarbonization

    Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean / Executive Coach, IMD

  • 09:45 Towards net-zero emissions. Key outcomes of MEPC 80 in IMO’s decarbonization journey.

    Camille Bourgeon​, Technical Officer, Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division, IMO

  • 10:05 Commercial implications of decarbonizing maritime transport

    Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation & Research, Danish Ship Finance

  • 10:25 EU Emissions Trading System – implications for shipping

    Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment, DNV 

  • 10:45 COFFEE BREAK
  • 11:15 Review of maritime transport 2023: Towards a green and just transition

    Luisa Rodriguez, Economic Affairs Officer, Trade Logistics BranchUNCTAD

  • 11:30 Panel Discussion: New year, new rules, new challenges, new opportunities

    The session is moderated by Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean

    With:

    Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation & Research, Danish Ship Finance

    Alberto Perez, Head of Maritime Commercial Markets, Lloyd’s Register

    Camille Bourgeon​, Technical Officer, Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division, IMO

    Luisa Rodriguez, Economic Affairs Officer, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD

  • 12:30 LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING TIME (lake view restaurant Glow)
  • 14:00 Panel Discussion: Decarbonisation of the shipping industry: driving change, seizing opportunities and tackling challenges - a dry bulk market's perspective

    Session is moderated by Voytek Chelkowski, Managing Partner, Seamind Blue Ocean

    With:

    Christopher​​​​ Fee, Director Global Engagement & Sustainability, Oldendorff Carriers

    Fergus Garvin, Global Head of Freight, Engelhart CTP

    Martin Viquesnel, Head of Shipping Innovation, Louis Dreyfus Company

    Benjamin Wilkes, Chief Operating Officer, D’Amico Dry

    Harpreet Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Suisse Atlantique SA

  • 15:20 Clean Seas, Safe Crews: A Decarbonisation and Safety Journey

    Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group

  • 15:40 Start decarbonizing now with LNG as fuel

    Janine Fonseca, Business Development Manager, GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz)

  • 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
  • 16:30 Volatile path to maritime decarbonisation: shipbuilding investment perspective

    Daejin Lee, Global Head of Research, FertiStream

  • 16:50 Future Emission Challenges: EU fit for 55. How biofuels can become a compliance strategy for commercial operators.

    Luke Shu, Technical Advisory Manager – Maritime Commercial Markets, Lloyd’s Register

  • 17:10 Biofuel adaptation and acceptance in the Maritime Industry

    Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav NV

  • 17:30 Panel Discussion: Navigating the immediate and future options for clean fuels

    The session is moderated by Richard Watts

    With:

    Ilyas Muhammad, Director, Head of Green Fuels, Hapag-Lloyd AG

    Frédéric Meyer, Head Of Strategy & Projects, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels

    Eirik Nyhus, Director, Environment, DNV

    Navid Ostadian-Binai, Head of Green Vessels & Fuels, Maersk Tankers

  • 18:30 Closing remarks by Conference Chair

    Richard Watts

  • 19:00 Networking Drinks Reception at Espace Barton, two minutes walk from the MTE conference

    Espace Barton 7

    FERT Travels

    Rue Barton 7

    1201 Genève

DAY 2 (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6)

  • 08:30 Registration, networking, exhibition. Welcome coffee.
  • 09:00 Welcome message by State Councillor Delphine Bachmann, head of the Department of Economy and Employment, State of Geneva

    Delphine Bachmann, State Councillor, Department of Economy and Employment (DEE), State of Geneva

  • 09:05 Opening remarks by Conference Chair

    Richard Watts

  • 09:10 First Deployment of BAR Tech WindWings

    Chris Hughes, Decarbonisation Specialist, Cargill

    Simon Schofield, Chief Technology Officer, BAR Technologies

  • 09:30 High Efficiency Wingsail Propulsion by ACCWing

    Philippe Marcovich, President, ACCWing

  • 09:50 Fuel savings and emissions reduction start with better use of ships.

    Olivier Taillard, CTO & Co-Founder, Syroco

  • 10:10 Smart Shipping, the no brainer alternative fuel.

    Anouar Kiassi, Chief Executive Officer, Ascenz Marorka

  • 10:30 COFFEE BREAK
  • 11:00 Panel discussion: Decarbonising Shipping: driving change, seizing opportunities and tackling challenges - an oil and gas industry perspective

    The session is moderated by Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime

    With:

    Rustin Edwards, Head of Fuel Oil Procurement, Euronav NV

    Sebastien Roche, General Manager, Shipping Performance & Innovation, TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping

    Andrea Portaluri, Head of Chartering & Fuel Oil / Bunkering, Saras Trading SA

    Ozan Turgut, Shipping Director, BGN SA

  • 11:50 Certification for decarbonized shipping: greenmarketing vs greenwashing - how to promote trust

    Christophe Riedi, Co-Founder, Carbon Offset Certification

  • 12:10 MSC Euribia: MSC Cruises’ First Net-Zero Voyage

    Jes Halim Nauckhoff, Manager, Sustainability & ESG, MSC Cruises

  • 12:30 LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING TIME (lake view restaurant Glow)
  • 14:00 A holistic assessment on the prospects of LNG as tomorrow’s mainstream marine fuel

    The session is moderated by Richard Watts, Director, HR Maritime

    With:

    Panayiotis Mitrou, Global Gas Segment Director, Lloyd’s Register

    Bud Darr, EVP, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Group

    Steve Esau, Chief Operating Officer, SEA-LNG 

  • 15:00 END OF CONFERENCE & FAREWELL DRINK