The 36 th International Bunker Conference

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1 CONFERENCE BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL The 36 th International Bunker Conference April 2015, Oslo 1

2 IMPROVE YOUR REALITY! The 36th International Bunker Conference (IBC) will meet in Oslo April BI Norwegian Business School is proud to confirm that IBC 2015 is supported by the industry and has remained a proactive forum since its introduction in The headline for IBC 2015 is Improve your Reality! This year we will focus on what has happened after 1 January 2015 and all the challenges and consequences around the update of the regulations. If you were a first mover, how did it go? If you were a late mover, what are your choices? We will also look into lessons learned in the aftermath of bunker industry turmoil. Welcome to IBC 2015 in Oslo! WE WISH TO THANK THIS YEAR S PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: Fritz J. Fredriksen, Petroleum Geo-Services and Chairman of the Committee, John Stirling, World Fuel Services, Carolyn Comer, Shell Trading Marine Fuels, Per A. Brinchmann, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, Claus Kesting, J. Lauritzen, Torbjørn Lie, Wärtsilä Ship Power and Morten Lund, BI Norwegian Business School. 2

3 «IBC is the leading conference and the place to learn of current and future trends. The most positive aspect of IBC 2014 was the high quality of the speakers.» Maurice O Donoghue, Global Business Development Manager, Intertek Lintec ShipCare, United Kingdom «Signing up to the IBC is a must. The most positive aspects of IBC 2014 was the chance to network with fellow delegates and receive feedback as well as staying in touch with the latest developments in the field.» Daniel Perera, Bunkering Superintendent, Gibraltar Port Authority, Gibraltar WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The conference targets oil companies, ship owners and ship managers, operators, charterers, shipbrokers, bunker suppliers, bunker brokers and bunker traders, agents, classification societies, surveyors and adjusters, shipyards, ship designers and suppliers to ship yards, shipping banks and investment banks, testing companies, terminal and barge operators, Insurance companies, Hull & Machinery underwriters, P & I clubs, Insurance brokers, Law firms, In-house legal departments, defence clubs, media, maritime institutions, maritime schools and universities and international, national and regional authorities. 3

4 WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL Welcome Reception at BI Norwegian Business School hrs Bus transportation from Radisson BLU Scandinavia Hotel approximately at Return to hotel at We invite all delegates to a Welcome Reception at BI Norwegian Business School. Here you will get the opportunity to meet new and already well-known bunker friends. Tapas and assorted beverages will be served. MAIN SPONSOR Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) delivers testing, inspection and advisory solutions that help our customers achieve measurable improvements to fuel management, fuel cost, operational efficiency and compliance with marine fuel regulatory requirements. We operate a global network of customer service offices supported round-the-clock by technical experts, and four specialized and wholly owned testing laboratories strategically located in Rotterdam, Singapore, Houston and Fujairah. Our bunker quantity surveys are conducted at more than 200 key bunkering ports worldwide. 4

5 WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL Magic Bunker Corner at Radisson BLU Hotel Scandinavia hrs We invite all delegates to round off the evening with a drink at Scandinavia Scene. Enjoy the semi-final of Champions League on big screen and be amazed by magician Mike Stoner s «close up» magic! 5

6 THURSDAY 23 APRIL 09:00 SESSION 1: 2015 FORECAST VS. REALITY: What did we expect and what have we seen so far? How did it all start? As seen from the Classification side Per Holmvang, Program Director - Environmental Protection Technologies, DNV GL New ECA regulations 1st January 2015 Mission completed? Experiences and Expectations for Efficient Regulations An NGO s view Sigurd Enge, Head of Shipping & Arctic, Bellona Foundation Industry Association s expectations Klaus Stamp, Chairman, Intertanko Bunker Subgroup 10:30 Networking Break 11:00 LNG and dual fuel PCTC new building. New fuel for ECA areas, fuel and energy efficiency for existing vessels in UECC fleet. Peter Andersson, Head of Ship Management/Project Manager New Building, UECC SOx regulation compliance alternatives and service experience Tomas Aminoff, Director, Technology Strategy, Wärtsilä Ship Power Intended and unintended consequences Haakon Lindstad, Senior Research Engineer, MARINTEK Norwegian Marine technology Research Institute Q&A and chairman s summary 6

7 12:30 Networking Lunch 13:30 SESSION 2: OPTIONS FOR LATE MOVERS: Saving the world or saving the business? Session chairman: Robin Meech, Managing Director, Marine and Energy Consulting Choices: So you re complying but is this minimising costs and maintaining safety now and in the future? Robin Meech, Managing Director, Marine and Energy Demystifying the new ECA fuels (NEF s): Their characteristics and operational considerations. Keith Forget, Marine Fuels Consultant, S K Forget Ltd. Post 0,10 ECA implementation: Analysis trends, user feedback and recorded global availability. Bjørn Olav Odland, Customer Service Manager, Veritas Petroleum Services BV 15:00 Networking Break 15:30 Low Sulphur options Decision making, challenges and experiences Sia Ratajczak, Global Bunker Manager, Heidmar Inc. Low Sulphur options Decision making, challenges and experiences Gordon van der Brugge, Bunker Purchaser, Flinter Shipping Q&A + summary from session chairman 16:45 End of programme Thursday. Welcome to dinner at Oscarsborg at 18.00! The organisers maintain their right to amend the programme. 7

8 THURSDAY 23 APRIL Dinner at Oscarsborg fortress hrs Bus from Radisson BLU Scandinavia Hotel at Boat transportation with «Baronessen» from the harbour to Oscarsborg. Boat return from Oscarsborg to hotel approx. at Oscarsborg Fortress is situated on the fjord of Oslo and has had the important function of defending the seaward approach to the capital. With its strategic location on an island, Oscarsborg Fortress is a very popular tourist destination, with its own marina and great biological diversity. When we arrive at Oscarsborg, we will get an aperitif and a presentation of the fortress history given by one of the official guides. Afterwards we welcome you to a three course seated dinner. Raise your brand name at IBC 2015 There are various ways you may market your company or contribute as a sponsor in connection with IBC 2015 in Copenhagen. We welcome you to contact us at event@bi.no or visit for further information and details. 8

9 FRIDAY 24 APRIL 09:00 The European Initiatives Thomas Verheye, Head of Unit, European Commision, DG Environment Remote sensing of sulphur emissions Dorte Kubel, Chief Adviser, Danish Ministry of the Environment Practical on-board challenges Tim Wilson, Principal Specialist Fuels, Lubes, Exhaust Emissions, Lloyd s Register Marine Trident Alliance Roger Strevens, Vice President, Global Head of Environment, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics The Maersk Perspective Niels Bjørn Mortensen, Director, A. P. Moller Maersk Q&A 10:45 Networking Break 9

10 11:05 Lessons learned in the aftermath of bunker industry Torkel Hope, Senior Lawyer, Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS Reflections and closing Conference chairman Keith Forget, Marine Fuels Consultant, S K Forget Ltd. 12:30 Networking Lunch The organisers maintain their right to amend the programme. CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN Keith Forget, Marine Fuels Consultant in S K Forget Ltd, will chair IBC Keith was employed by Shell for 40 years until his retirement from Shell Marine Products in He continued in the maritime business as an independent marine fuels and lubricants consultant. Keith was an active member of the CIMAC heavy fuels working group and was an advisor to the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency delegation during the development of the revised MARPOL Annex VI 2009 edition. 10

11 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Date: April 2015 Venue: Radisson BLU Scandinavia Hotel Holbergsgt Oslo Norway Phone: Hotel Accommodation: There is a limited number of rooms available for participants at Radisson BLU Scandinavia Hotel. Book your hotel room before 23rd March to obtain the special IBC rate. Use the booking code on the conference web page. Accommodation is not included in the conference fee. Conference fee: NOK ,- excl. VAT Incl. access to conference sessions and documentation as well as meals and refreshments stated in the programme. Participants with joint registrations will get a group discount. Registration and information: 11

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