Attend the 2009 forum to:
- Gain insight into the world economic outlook and future growth predictions
- Examine the impact of the economic downturn on the global shipping community
- Understand the trends across Turkey's key shipping markets
- Implement solutions for contract negotiation and problem loan restructuring
- Identify opportunities for alternative funding and investment for Turkey's shipping market
Featuring an outstanding line-up of speakers including:
- Metin Kalkavan, Chairman, Turkish Chamber of Shipping
- Suay Umut, President, Dunya Shipping Group
- Tugrul Tokgoz, Board Member & Managing Director, Geden Line
- Birol Uner, CEO, Gemak Shipyard
- Lucien Arkas, Chairman, Arkas Holdings
- Michael Tartsinis, CEO, Global Oceanic Carriers
- Yavuz Kalkavan, Managing Director, Besiktas Group
- Robert Yuksel Yildirim, President & CEO, Yilport Container Terminal Ltd
- Aret M Tasciyan, President, Omni Corporate Solutions Ltd
- Aslan Paksoy, Managing Partner, Finship Turkey
- Milen Dyoulgerov, PhD, Policy and Operations, Office of the Vice President, Sustainable Development Network, The World Bank
- Arman Hamdi, Head of Corporate Banking, Credit Europe Bank N.V.
- Nigel Gardiner, Managing Director, Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd
- Maria Briti, Analyst, Galbraith's Ltd
Testimonials from previous attendees:
"The timing was excellent and subjects extremely topical"
Alastair Evitt, Meridian Marine Management Ltd (Attendee in 2008)
"The conference topics were topical and speakers delivered good precise talks"
Janos Koenig, Eurofin (Attendee in 2008)
Dear Colleague
It is with great pleasure to once again present the 4th Annual Turkish Shipping & Ship Finance Forum which has established itself as the premier event in the ship finance calendar.
This year's forum comes at a time where the industry has seen some dramatic changes as a result of the global economic downturn which in turn has led to a shift in paradigm across the ship finance sector.
This annual event provides the opportunity to discuss the changes and new dimensions across the Turkish shipping market and identify solutions for tackling the issues at hand.
With a mix of insightful presentations and lively panel debates coupled with extensive opportunities to network, this year's forum is certain to provide attendees with the confidence to move forward with investments in a time of caution.
The shipowners panel discussion on day one is a debate not to be missed as some of the key owners deliver their perspectives and predictions for the future direction of Turkey's shipping sector beyond the global crisis.
The pre-conference workshop will provide both financiers and owners with the solutions needed to combat problem shipping loans in an interactive setting.
Never has there been a better time to convene and discuss the trends and future direction of the Turkish shipping and investment markets!
I look forward to meeting you at the event in November!
Kind regards
Vanessa Iacomino
Senior Conference Producer, Informa Maritime Events
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