Managing Carbon Emissions and GHGs in Shipping

Tuesday 18th - Wednesday 19th May 2010
Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London

Overview
The debate on shipping's contribution to worldwide carbon emissions is becoming increasingly important, as possible solutions are discussed in international meetings and within governments. Results from these meetings could have a long-term impact on the way shipping operates and the impact of these developments will be the central theme of this invaluable conference. Informa Maritime Events are pleased to present this conference on managing carbon emissions and GHGs in shipping which will examine the various proposals and findings being discussed to manage and limit these emissions. Leading experts will discuss and analyse critical developments including:

What shipping has done so far to ameliorate the impact of GHGs and what remains to be done?
Examine how the carbon trading market works in other industries and how it might work for international shipping
Hear details of the proposal for an international contribution fund for greenhouse gas emissions from ships
Analyse the energy efficiency design index and the energy efficiency operational indicator in detail
Hear from a flag state and the operator on the practical issues involved in reducing carbon emissions
Look ahead at potential alternative fuels, what is available and what is on the horizon?
PLUS: Participate in 3 interactive roundtable discussions with your peers and colleagues

Conference Highlights:
Regulatory Review: the latest international developments in methods to reduce shipping's carbon emissions
Discussion Panel: what is the status now for the proposed market based instruments?
Assessment of the methods for carbon reductions across the supply chain
Evaluation of energy efficiency and alternative fuel options
Analysis of the ports' and terminals' responsibilities for reducing emissions
PLUS: interactive roundtable discussions on 3 practical topics for ensuring cost effective reductions
Hear from leading industry experts including:
John Aitken, Secretary-General,SEAaT
Robert Ashdown, Head of Technical Division,Chamber of Shipping, UK
Dr Zabi Bazari, Ship Energy Services Manager, Marine Consultancy Services, Lloyd's Register
Dr Philip Belcher, The Bahamas Maritime Authority
Martin Berg, Vice-President - Carbon Markets Origination, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Börje Fågelklo, Director Ship Power R&D, Wärtsila
Ivy Fang, Specialist, Strategic Research Group, Lloyd's Register
Dr Karl Dieter Gerdsmeyer, Director Business Development and Sales,TGE Marine Gas Equipment GmbH
Howard Holt, Seeports
Hans Otto Kristensen, Senior Researcher and Adjunct Professor, Technical University of Denmark
Tore Longva, Business Development Manager,DNV
Kegan Lovely, Environmental Sustainability Manager,Bank of America Merrill Lynch
John Maggs, Seas at Risk
Bent Ørndrup Nielsen, Senior Mech. Engineer B.Sc., Outfitting Design Department - Machinery, Odense Staalskibsværft A/S
David Peel, Rightship
Matthias Plötzke, Environmental Protection and Climate Policy, German Shipowners' Association
Trevor Sikorski, Head of Environmental Markets Research,Barclays Capital
Kim Tanneberger, Specialist, Strategic Research Group, Lloyd's Register
Chris Welsh, General Manager - Campaigns, Freight Transport Association (FTA)

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