inaugural bunker fuel & ballast water compliance …
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Conference Connection Pte Ltd 135 Middle Road #05-01 Bylands Building Singapore 188975
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Organised by
Inaugural
BUNKER FUEL & BALLAST WATER
COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE One Conference, Two Tracks
13 – 14 November 2019
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Are You Ready for 2019/2020?
EVENT SUMMARY
The Inaugural Bunker Fuel & Ballast Water Conference & Workshop 2019 (BuBWCE 2019), organised by Conference Connection Pte Ltd was successfully held from 13 – 14 November 2019 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. The conference attracted an international C-Level audience from more than 15 countries comprising senior decision makers, including ship owners and managers, bunker traders, physical suppliers, storage operators, maritime lawyers, ship brokers, ship registries, ballast water solution providers, ports and classification societies, P & I Clubs, insurance brokers, claims specialists, blending and testing specialists and international maritime organisations.
The conference provided a platform for the exchange of dialogue on critical drivers, challenges and future trends, addressing the dual compliance challenge of IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap on bunker fuels and ballast water management conventions for shipowners, operators, the fuel oil and wider commodity markets. With a two-track format, the conference addressed the far-reaching impact of these regulations on day-to-day business operations, showcasing the practical impacts, best practices and contingency measures.
Co-Chairmen, Keynote & Special Addresses during the Opening Session on 13 November
Co-chaired by Dr Jeff Brown, President of FGE and Mr William Tan of Miyabi Industries Pte Ltd, the Opening Session featured the following speakers who presented Keynote & Special Addresses:-
Keynote 1: Leaping Beyond 2020 by Mr Thomas Cassuto, Managing Director, CMA CGM–Asia Regional Office, Singapore
Keynote 2: IMO 2020: A Terminal’s Perspective by Mr Aernout Boot, GM, VTTI Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
Special Address: Crucial Regulations of BWMS & Legal & Financial Procedures for Non-Compliance by Capt Ashok Srinivasan, Manager, Maritime Technology & Regulation, BIMCO, Denmark
Jeff Brown FGE
William Tan Miyabi Industries
Thomas Cassuto CMA CGM
Aernout Boot
VTTI
Capt Ashok Srinivasan
BIMCO
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Leading Panel of Speakers
Under the theme, “Are You Ready For 2019/2020?”, a total of 30 experts from Singapore, Malaysia, Denmark, Israel, Cook Islands, UK & USA provided in-depth knowledge and leading edge discussions on industry issues, over 7 Roundtable Discussions covering both bunker fuel and ballast water issues.
Highlights of BubWCE 2019 Bunker Fuel Track
Highlights from the bunker fuel track included discussions related to fuel availability, fuel pricing, quality and compatibility challenges, contract clauses and legal ramifications, code of practice for mass flow meters, credit risk management strategies, fuel testing issues, ship implementation plans, vessel engine lubrication requirements and key risks and challenges of scrubber installations.
Ballast Water Track
Discussions during the Ballast Water track included implementation and retrofitting trends, operational best practices and crew issues, role of port states and flag states in enforcing compliance and the role of P&I Clubs and insurance underwriters & brokers in assuming risks and providing insurable criteria for ballast water management systems.
Half-Day Ballast Water Workshop on 14 November 2019
The Ballast Water track included a Half-Day Workshop which looked at the “Practical Aspects of Managing Ballast Water Treatment Systems”. Delegates were given in-depth analysis and operational insights of what they can expect for issues and challenges related to system requirements, conversion and installations, as well as the legal considerations and implications for non-compliance. The workshop was led by Mr William Tan of Miyabi Industries and Mr S Mohan of Resource Law LLC.
Course Directors William Tan & S Mohan leading the Ballast
Water Workshop on 14 November 2019
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Roundtable Sessions
Roundtable sessions saw lively debate and discussions on the preparations for IMO 2020 and Ballast Water including the ramifications of operational difficulties and effects of non-compliance.
Networking At the Conference
BuBWCE 2019 delivered outstanding networking opportunities as delegates interacted with C-level attendees, met old friends and forged new relationships for building networks and business growth collaboration.
Press Clippings
BuBWCE 2019 enjoyed media coverage from newswires and industry publications. Click the link for copies of press clippings.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & PARTICIPATION AT BUBWCE 2019