6th Annual Arctic Shipping Conference

Leading experts from a diverse background have been assembled to discuss and analyse critical developments and practical challenges, including:

• Strategic concerns, security and sovereignty
• Developments in transport and exploration in Russian Arctic, North America and Greenland
• The impact of climate change on potential navigation conditions
• Challenges of ice management operations for offshore vessels
• Technical challenges for design of ice-going ships and icebreakers
• Stakeholder discussion on current status of training for ice-going crew

The last year has seen continuing developments in the prospects for Arctic shipping, including the first commercial voyage by a western shipping company through the Northern Sea Route from Asia to Europe. Hear from Beluga Shipping on the background and results from this transit.

The 6th annual Arctic Shipping Summit returns to Helsinki for four days of knowledge-sharing and networking with your fellow Arctic professionals. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference.

New for 2010

Roundtable discussions: Five themed breakout sessions on key topics ranging from dynamic positioning in ice to emergency response which allow more in-depth analysis of the topics and interactive discussion.

Speedy business card exchange: An excellent way to meet a lot of delegates and speakers fast! Maximise your time at this event in this informal and effective networking setting.

Breakfast briefings: Updates on recent research into the environmental impact of shipping in the Arctic regions, and technology for propulsion shaft seal and bearing system designs for ice-class vessels. Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis so book your conference place now to avoid disappointment.

Two technical streams: Choose from two separate streams on Arctic LNG shipping, or performance and design of icebreakers and offshore vessels with focussed presentations and audience feedback.

Problem solving panel discussions: Multi-stakeholder panels will examine the crucial questions of ice-going crew training, ice management for offshore operations and the strategic concerns of security, sovereignty and the environment.

Industry poll: Conference attendees are invited to share their views for a snapshot of industry's views on the future of Arctic shipping, development and investment.

Event Highlights

• Implications of increasing Arctic development on security, sovereignty and the environment
• Operational challenges: ice management, crew training and logistics
• Technical solutions and ship designs: new designs and concepts for ice going ships, icebreakers and Arctic LNG
• Breakout sessions on key topics for indepth discussion

Pre-Conference Seminar:Understanding the Challenges of Arctic LNG. Technical Innovations and Practical Solutions

Monday 26th April 2010

Chairmen and speakers will include

• Keynote Speaker: Sergey Donskoy, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation
• Anders Backman, Rederi AB Transatlantic
• Josep A. Casanovas, DG TREN, European Commission
• Reidun Haahjem, GARD AS
• Jan Fredrik Hammer, Beluga Projects (Norway) AS
• Dr Mikhail Grigoriev, GECON
• Professor Frédéric Lasserre, Laval University
• Malcolm Lowings, Golder Associates
• Wilhelm Magelssen, DNV
• Mikko Niini, Aker Arctic Technology Inc
• Capt David Snider, Martech Polar Consulting
• Dr Kirsi Tikka, ABS
• Professor Peter Wadhams, DAMTP, University of Cambridge

Exclusive Networking Events at the 6th Arctic Shipping Summit include:

• Networking refreshment breaks
• Evening drinks receptions
• Extended lunch breaks
• Speedy Business Card Exchanges
• Roundtable discussions

"Excellent place to get updated information."
M GRIGOREV, GECON

"Most important arctic shipping conference of the year – again!"
Shipping Summit 2010 S SAWHILL, DNV

"The topic of the conference is of great interest and importance. It follows the present and looks into future."
A BAMBULYAK, AKVAPLAN-NIVA AS

"Highly specified themes and debates."
H KITAGAWA, OCEAN POLICY RESEARCH FOUNDATION