MaritimeConference

2011

Rio de Janeiro23 November

Windsor Atlantica Hotel

INTRODUCTION

After three well succeeded editions in the city of Santos, attended by hundreds ofdelegates and counting with the participation of recognized Brazilian and foreignlecturers, the MARTIIME CONFERENCE – RIO 2011 will take place on 23thNovember 2011 at the Windsor Atlantica Hotel.

OBJECTIVE

Organized for the first time in Rio de Janeiro, the event aims at discussing projects,legislation, environment and operational aspects, loss prevention and themitigation of problems that involve the sectors linked to shipping and offshoreactivities.

The MARITIME CONFERENCE - RIO 2011 will explore the expansion of the Oil &Gas sector in Brazil, the growth of the Brazilian Ship Yard industry with theGas sector in Brazil, the growth of the Brazilian Ship Yard industry with theambitious expansion projects of the national fleet and the port infrastructure, themaritime legislation and future opportunities.

ORGANIZATION

The event is an initiative of BRAZIL P&I, which has accumulated vast experience and tradition as P&I correspondents and shipping consultants in Brazil.

VENUE AND DATE

23.11.2011 (Wednesday) from 08:00 to 18:00h

Windsor Atlantica Hotel

Copacabana

Av. Atlântica, 1020

Rio de Janeiro – RJ

DELEGATES

The conference will be attended by managing representatives from authorities,

national and foreign shipowners, ship yards, port terminals and operators, shipping

agents, P&I Clubs, insurance companies, brokers, lawyers, salvage companies,

surveyors and other players from the shipping community.

SUPPORT

The MARITIME CONFERENCE – RIO 2011 count with the institutional support from

the Brazilian shipowners syndicate (SYNDARMA), the State of Rio de Janeiro

shipping agents syndicate (SINDARIO) and the Brazilian maritime lawyers

association (ABDM).

SPONSORSHIP

The event is sponsored by Alpina Briggs, a company specialized in the prevention

and control of environmental (hydrocarbon/chemical) pollution.

Other institutions and recognized companies are to confirm their

support/sponsorship soon.

CONFERENCE PANELS

The MARITIME CONFERENCE– RIO 2011 will have 6 panels, attended during the

whole day.

The following topics, defined from research attended by the maritime community

as the most relevant at the moment, will be debated.

DEVELOPMENT OF MARITIME NAVIGATION AND OFFSHORE IN BRAZIL

ANTAQ – National water transport agency

As Brazil vigorously recovers the growth of its maritime navigation and offshore

support, the opportunities arose from the pre-salt exploration and the economic

development of the country and opens new chances to shipping companies,

shipyards and service providers in general, generating jobs and strengthening this

important sector.

The ANTAQ, the agency responsible to regulate the maritime transport, is invited to

present the evolution and vision of the government for this key sector.present the evolution and vision of the government for this key sector.

CENTENARY OF THE PORT OF RIO DE JANEIRO – PLANNING THE FUTURE

CDRJ – Rio de Janeiro Port Authority

The port of Rio de Janeiro, currently celebrating its centenary, has approximately

7,6 kilometers of linear quay/pier and the forecasts indicate that the volume of

cargo should grow from the actual 9 million to 25 million tons.

The Port Authority will elaborate about the historic centenary as well as the

revitalization of the port, which consists of joint work by the municipal, state and

federal governments, one of the main topics of the hosting agreements for the federal governments, one of the main topics of the hosting agreements for the

2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic games.

It will also provide a future vision of the port of Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the

relevant investments foreseen for the next years, coming either from the private

sector and the government, thru PAC and PAC2 development programs.

OFF-SHORE

ABEAM – Brazilian offshore support companies association

WILSON SONS – Shipyard , tug operator and offshore operator

The offshore activities in Brazil date back to late seventies, a period in which

Petrobras began oil and gas exploration at sea. The incipient infrastructure to

support the new activity at the time, contrasts with its current force.

The remarkable growth of this segment in the national economy, initially aimed at

the supply and support the operations of drilling platforms and oil exploration inthe supply and support the operations of drilling platforms and oil exploration in

the Campos Base, was boosted by recent discoveries and investments in the pre-

salt filed.

This expansion, unprecedented in history, is followed with great interest by global

players and will be discussed by industry experts, which indicate the different

demands, as well as trends and opportunities to be explored.

CABOTAGE AND OCEAN GOING NAVIGATION

PETROBRAS/TRANSPETRO

VALE

SINAVAL (Brazilian shipyards association)

The modernization and expansion plans of Petrobras' fleet (PROMEFs I and II), as

well as programs involving Brazilian shipping companies (EBNs I and II, aimed at

stimulating the private sector to build ships to be chartered for 15 years by

Transpetro), are primarily responsible for the return of shipbuilding in Brazil.

On the other hand, VALE also has ambitious plans underway to expand the fleet On the other hand, VALE also has ambitious plans underway to expand the fleet

through the construction of vessels of different sizes, in special the VLOC (very large

ore carriers) bulkers of 400,000 tons for the iron ore trade.

The heating of the shipbuilding industry, driven by the resources of the Merchant

Marine Fund and financing from BNDES, has been encouraging not only the

appearance but also the strong business expansion in the sector, with record

investment in the entire chain of production in contention for the growing number

of orders. This scenario of strong growth and opportunities will be scrutinized by

market professionals, backed by consideration and analysis.

DEMANDS FOR BRAZILIAN MERCHANT MARINE OFFICERS

DPC – Ports and Coasts Authority (Navy)

SYNDARMA – Brazilian shipowners association

PETROBRAS

WORLD MARITIME UNIVERSITY

The challenge of training merchant marine officers, who will attend the new ships

being built in the Brazilian shipyards or that will be chartered on bareboat basis, to

meet the demands of national economy and in particular the offshore sector, has

been a cause of concern and discussion among the shipping community.been a cause of concern and discussion among the shipping community.

Forecasts indicate a shortage of officers in the near future, in case the volume of

new cadets, in comparison to fleet expansion, is maintained.

A view of the situation, focusing on current concerns and solutions will be offered

by the panelists.

TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

EBX – EIKE BATISTA GROUP

Analysis of current scenario, trends and opportunities arising in various fields of the

national economy, in particular oil and gas, ports, shipyards and offshore activities.

This combination of activities is among the fastest growing in Brazil in recent years

and are more challenging than ever to their players. Those are areas in which the

imagination seems limitless, where huge investments and innovative disruptive

solutions dominate the scene.solutions dominate the scene.

AGENDA

July/ 1st half of August 2011: Confirmation of panelists, sponsorship,

institutional and media support.

August 2011: Marketing and visual definition, launch of event web site.

September 2011: Divulgation through e-mail marketing and media (journals

and magazines)

October 2011: Invitations to special delegates and registration opening October 2011: Invitations to special delegates and registration opening

November 2011: Conference

CONTACT

Mauro Sammarco mauro@brazilpandi.com.br

Managing Director Direct line: +55 13 2102 1665

BRAZIL P & I Cellular: +55 13 7850 1999

Eduardo Lopes eduardo@brazilpandi.com.br

Executive Director Direct line: +55 13 2102 1663

BRAZIL P & I Cellular:+55 13 7808 5416

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

MARITIME CONFERENCE 2008 (Claims Seminar 2008)

176 delegates

MARITIME CONFERENCE 2009

295 delegates

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

MARITIME CONFERENCE 2010

195 delegates

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