NEW YORK, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading shipowners presented at the “4th Annual Capital Link Decarbonization in Shipping Forum” digital conference held on Monday, July 1, 2024, sharing their insights on the challenges and opportunities arising by the industry wide drive to decarbonization in their respective shipping sector, the commercial investments and strategies and decision-making factors, and the steps necessary to reach a net – zero future.
The Shipowner’s Perspective – Putting It All Together
Moderator: Ms. Rachel Hoyland, Of Counsel – Stephenson Harwood
Panelists: Mr. John Lycouris, Head of Energy Transition, Director - Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE:LPG) Mr. Constantin Baack, CEO – MPC Container Ships ASA (NO:MPCC) Mr. Stavros Gyftakis, CFO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHIP); CFO & Director – United Maritime Corporation (NASDAQ:USEA) Mr. George Saroglou, President & COO – TEN Ltd. (NYSE:TEN)
The 4th Annual Capital Link Decarbonization in Shipping Forum took place on July 1, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM London Time as a digital event, allowing for a global audience to stay informed about the latest developments and updates shaping the current conversation surrounding decarbonization.
The aim of the forum is to showcase the thought leadership and direction of the industry, the decisions being made across major stakeholder groups, and the challenges in getting to a net zero future.
The Forum featured top Shipowners, regulators, charterers, financiers and others, who addressed the most pertinent issues regarding transition to Decarbonization, such as alternative fuels, ships of the future, technology, and finally the cost.
Agenda Topics
The Recent Changes to the EU Regulatory Framework and their Impact on Shipping A 1-to-1 Discussion with the European Commission The discussion focused on the adoption of EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and the road ahead to implement FuelEU Maritime in 2025
Mr. Ricardo Batista, Policy Officer – Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport – Maritime Transport Unit – European Commission
Mr. Dimitris Anassis FCIArb, Partner – Hill Dickinson
Shipping and EU ETS: Key Lessons Since Implementation With the official implementation of the EU ETS for the shipping sector on 1 January, what are the first lessons to be learnt in structuring transactions & defining your compliance strategy? Learn more from Vertis Environmental Finance's experience and market analysis.
Presentation by: Mr. Frederic Bouthillier, Head of Shipping - Vertis Environmental Finance
Energy Efficiency: A Pragmatic Approach In Achieving The Decarbonization Goals In the evolving landscape of the maritime industry, prioritizing energy efficiency measures emerges as the cornerstone of sustainable decarbonization efforts. With the uncertainty behind fuel availability and certainty of low-carbon fuels cost, improving Energy Efficiency and hence reducing fuel consumption and air emissions becomes beneficial in various aspects. This panel aimed to understand the drivers and incentives behind improving Energy Efficiency onboard the vessels while also discussing the views of cargo owners and financing options, featuring representatives from various stakeholders to ensure a holistic view of this pragmatic approach towards decarbonization.
Moderator: Mr. Jason Stefanatos M.Sc, Global Decarbonization Director, Maritime - DNV
Panelists:
Mr. Fotis Dalmyras, CEO – Andriaki Shipping, Co. Ltd.
Mr. Christopher Rex, Head of Sustainability & Research – Danish Ship Finance
Mr. Young Chang (James) Shon, President & CEO - Hanwha Power Systems Holdings Corp.; Hanwha Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Managing Director – OneLink
The Shipowner’s Perspective – Putting It All Together
Moderator: Ms. Rachel Hoyland, Of Counsel – Stephenson Harwood
Panelists:
Mr. John Lycouris, Head of Energy Transition, Director - Dorian LPG Ltd.
Mr. Constantin Baack, CEO – MPC Container Ships ASA
Mr. Stavros Gyftakis, CFO – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.; CFO & Director – United Maritime Corporation
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS: BCA College ? Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee ? Hellenic Chamber of Shipping ? InterManager ? SEA LNG
MEDIA PARTNERS:
All About Shipping ? Actualidad Maritima y Portuaria ? Athens – Macedonian News Agency ? The Japan Maritime Daily ? Marine Circle ? The Maritime Executive ? Robban Assafina ? Shipping Management International ? World Oils ? Xinde Marine News
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