ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

WHAT IS ANNEX VI?
The introduction of Marpol Annex VI on 1 July 2010 has triggered the process of progressively reducing sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions, both globally and in the designated Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs). Higher levels of restrictions will apply to ECAs. In Europe, these areas include the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel. Annex VI stipulates that SOx emissions in ECAs must be reduced to 1.00% from 1 July 2010 and further reduced to 0.10% from 1 January 2015.

HOW WILL IT AFFECT SHIPPING?
The European Shipowners’ Association has warned that if the proposed reductions compel North Sea shipping to switch to diesel fuel, there could be far-reaching implications for the shipping industry and associated sectors. It is likely that shipping costs will be driven up and that the routes will cease to be commercially viable. The unintended consequences of this will be to transfer cargoes and passengers to other forms of transport – land and air – which are less environmentally friendly.

WHAT WILL BE THE CONFERENCE FOCUS?
This conference will focus primarily on the impact of Annex VI on shipping in the European ECAs, but will also look at the impact on ECAs on the US seaboard. It will study the availability of distillate fuels and the likely consequences that will result if the refining industry is unable to meet demand. It will also examine the issue of scrubber technologies and the role that could be played by other elements in the marine clean technology sector.

WHAT ISSUES WILL THE CONFERENCE ADDRESS?
In light of the imminent implementation of Annex VI, the conference will seek to answer the following questions:
• How will it affect the shipping industry in Europe?
• How will it affect the stakeholders?
• How will it affect the price of seaborne cargoes?
• How will it affect other forms of transport?
• Can shipping in Europe remain viable?
• Can the restrictions be ameliorated by regional agreements?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The conference will bring together shipowners and representative bodies, as well as regulators and other stakeholders – charterers, designers, builders, insurers, underwriters, bankers and lawyers from the UK and other major European shipping centres. It will attract high-level participants from the key sectors, including the political and financial echelons.

PROGRAMME

Registration
8.30 am – 8.55 am

Welcome
8.55 am – 9.00 am

Keynote:
9.00 am – 9.30 am
The Impact of Regional Agreements on Shipping
Mike Penning, UK Shipping Minister

Keynote:
9.30 am – 10 am
Shipping and the Environment – An Industry View
Dan Sten Olsson, Chairman and CEO, Stena Line


Keynote:
10.00 am – 10.30 am
Shipping and the Environment – An Economist’s View
Martin Stopford, Managing Director, Clarkson plc

Coffee:
10.30 am – 10.45 am

Session 1:
10.45 am – 11.45 am
Industry Perspectives on Annex VI
John Garner, Chairman, SEAaT, Fleet Director, P&O Ferries
Matthias Plötzke, Environment and Climate Policy, German Shipowners’ Association
Robert Ashdown, Environmental Director, European Cruise Council


Session 2:
11.45 am – 12.00pm
IMO Perspective on Annex VI
Eivind Vagslid, Head, Chemical and Air Pollution Prevention, Marine Environment Division, IMO

12.00 pm – 12.15 pm
Technology Perspective: The Business Case for Scrubbing
Lars Munch Antonsen, General Manager, Aalborg Industries

12.15 pm – 12.30 pm
Legal Perspectives
Philip Roche, Partner, Maritime Specialist, Norton Rose LLP

Lunch
12.30 pm – 2.00 pm

Session 3:
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

European Perspectives
Philip Owen, Head of Unit, DG Climate Change, European Commission (tbc)
Karl-Owe Svensson, Head of Logistics, Boliden

Global Perspectives
Melanie Moore, Vice President, Environment, Wallenius Wlhelmsen Logistics

Session 4:
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
The Fuel Factor
Colin H. Birch, Vice President, Purvin & Gertz Inc
Ian Adams, Chief Executive, International Bunker Industry Association
Eddy van Bouwel, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association

Coffee
4.00 pm – 4.15 pm

Session 5:
4.15 pm – 5.00 pm
Technology Change
Andy Wright, Fuels and Emissions Specialist, Lloyd’s Register
Bill Hemmings, Policy Officer, Transport and Environment

Session 6:
5.00 pm – 5.30 pm

Where do we go from here?

Close
5.30 pm

Wine on the Terrace
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Networking reception

PARTNERS AND SPONSORS