CONFERENCE BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL The 35th International Bunker Conference 2-4 April 2014, Copenhagen 1
2015 IN A FLASH! The 35th International Bunker Conference (IBC) will meet in Copenhagen 2-4 April 2014. BI Norwegian Business School is proud to confirm that IBC 2014 is supported by the industry and has remained a proactive forum since its introduction in 1979. The headline of IBC 2014 is 2015 in a flash! and at the conference you will get in-depth presentations of papers on issues of importance to the international bunker industry. Our main asset is a close cooperation with industrial partners such as oil companies, ship owners and class, and our priority is to deliver quality-based subject content and a network for IBC delegates. Welcome to IBC 2014 in Copenhagen! WE WISH TO THANK THIS YEAR S PROGRAMME COMMITTEE: Fritz J. Fredriksen, DNV Petroleum Services and Chairman of the Committee, John Stirling, World Fuel Services, Terje W. Cook, Grieg Star Shipping, Carolyn Comer, Shell Trading Marine Fuels, Per A. Brinchmann, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, Claus Kesting, J. Lauritzen, Morten Lund, BI Norwegian Business School and Hans Magnus Borge. 2
The most positive aspect of IBC 2013 was highly experienced speakers! The networking was really good good opportunity to meet colleagues from the industry. Søren Mikkelsen, Bunker Trader, A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd., Denmark The most positive aspect of IBC 2013 was meeting clients and lobbying. Anna-Maria Karakasi, Bunker Trader, Aegean Marine Petroleum, Greece 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
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL A one day dive into distillate challenges 0900-1500 at Scandic Sydhaven DNVPS are pleased to invite for a power session on distillates. Through this one day focus on distillates we will look into the expected drivers for demand and what the risk may be operating on distillate fuels. Charlotte Røjgaard, Technical Director, DNVPS will be the main lecturer in this course. Geir Lærum from Alfa Laval will provide a session on treatment of distillate fuels. Who should attend? Ship operators, fuel procurement, technical superintendents, vessel managers, and any involved with the purchase and use of bunker fuel to vessels. Price: IBC participants USD 200. Non IBC participants USD 400. The fee includes course material and lunch. Course participants will be invoiced separately. For more information, see www.bunkerconference.com 4
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL Barge visit and live demonstration of mass flow meters 16.00-18.00 hrs Bus pick up at Scandic Hotel Copenhagen at 15.30. Bus returns to the hotel at 18.30. We are pleased to invite you to attend a live demonstration of mass flow meters by OW Bunker. The role that mass flow meters can play in driving up standards in the bunker industry is an important issue and IBC will encourage all conference participants to take advantage of this rare opportunity to see a mass flow meter in action. Buffet and drinks will be provided. Welcome Reception and Bunker Corner at Scandic Copenhagen Hotel 19.30-24.00 hrs We invite all delegates to a Welcome Reception at the conference hotel. Here you will get the opportunity to meet new and already well known bunker friends. Tapas and assorted beverages will be served. After the Welcome Reception we invite all delegates to round off the evening with a night cap in the lounge bar at the hotel. 5
THURSDAY 3 APRIL 09:00 How the shipping industry deals with the climate and environmental challenges Jan Fritz Hansen, Deputy Director General, Danish Shipowners Association 2015 in a flash maybe? Robin Meech, Managing Director, Marine and Energy Consulting The Conundrum: How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse David Owen, author, The Conundrum 10:40 Networking Break 11:10 The Goldilocks Dilemma 2015 brings difficult choices for Shippers Chris Midgley, General Manager Oil Markets Analysis, Shell International Petroleum Company Distillates Availability and supply/demand impact Søren Christian Meyer, Vice President, Physical Division, O.W. Bunker & Trading A/S 12:20 Networking Lunch 6
13:20 Preparing infrastructure for changing bunker specifications Jos Steeman, Managing Director, Vopak Oil Rotterdam B.V. Marine Fuel Measurement Challenges and Technological Solutions Steve Walker, Global Field Engineering Services Manager, ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants Potential gas oil challenges Charlotte Røjgaard, Group Technical Director, DNV Petroleum Services ISO 8217, keeping up the pace with future fuels Monique Vermeire, Fuels Technologist, Chevron 15:20 Networking Break 15:50 Operation on low sulphur fuels Kjeld Aabo, Director, Customer support, Promotion and Sales, Marine low speed, MAN Diesel & Turbo Distillate operation expectations, based on experience Torbjørn Lie, Senior Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Ship Power 16:45 End of programme Thursday The organisers maintain their right to amend the programme. 7
THURSDAY 3 APRIL Dinner and Bunker Corner at The Train Workshop (Lokomotivværkstedet) 19.30-24.00hrs Bus transportation from Scandic Copenhagen approximately 19.00. Return to hotel 23.00 and 24.00. We welcome you to a three course seated dinner at The Train Workshop. After dinner all delegates are invited to Bunker Corner bar event in the lounge at The Train Workshop to round off the evening. Raise your brand name at IBC 2014 There are various ways you may market your company or contribute as a sponsor in connection with IBC 2014 in Copenhagen. We welcome you to contact us at event@bi.no or visit www.bunkerconference.com for further information and details. 8
FRIDAY 4 APRIL 09:00 Update from MEPC in London Unni Einemo, Managing Editor, Petromedia Corp., reports from MEPC. CIMAC Guidance on Sulphur Bob Thornton, Marine Technical Director, World Fuel Services Corporation Robust enforcement in our shared interest Roger Strevens, Vice President, Global Head of Environment, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics 10:25 Networking Break 9
10:45 How Rotterdam deals with the bunker market a close look at the sector wide approach Ronald Backers, Senior Business Developer Liquid Bulk, Port of Rotterdam The concept of waste in the EU Waste Directive Johannes Grove Nielsen, Partner, Bech-Bruun SOx Exhaust Gas Cleaning system approval Håkon Bjørn Thoresen, Principal Approval Engineer, Machinery, DNV GL - Maritime Oil & Gas SOx scrubber project Ficaria Seaways Installation challenges and results Jesper Arvidsson, Low Speed Engineering / Operation Dept., MAN Diesel & Turbo Bunker Price Risk Management Dennis Lysemose Andersen, Senior Oil Risk Manager, Global Risk Management 13:00 Networking Lunch The organisers maintain their right to amend the programme. 10
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Date: 2-4 April 2014 Venue: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel Vester Soegade 6 1601 Copenhagen Denmark Phone: +45 33 14 35 35 Hotel e-mail: copenhagen@scandichotels.com Accommodation: There is a limited number of rooms available for guests at Scandic Copenhagen Hotel. Accommodation is not included in the conference fee. Conference fee: NOK 11 450,- 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: www.bunkerconference.com 11
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