SAVE THE DATEInternational Shipping Conference On the occasion of the European Maritime Day 2015 events, that will take place this Year in Piraeus ( last year was in Bremen and 2 years ago was in Malta ), the Institute of Maritime & Economic Studies, (www.Instimarec.org) in cooperation with the Department of Maritime Studies of the University Of Piraeus and the Maritime Newspaper MARITIME ECONOMIES, are delegated to invite you to attend as an honored guest in our 6th Shipping Congress that will take place in Evgenides Foundation at 26/05/15, with main topic: Shipping & Energy: a Valuable Chain for EU’s Economic Power Geo-economical Implications and Impact of Energy Alternatives in Shipping and Trans-European Energy Networks The distinguished speakers from The Shipping, Bunkering, and Diplomatic sector will share their expertise in several sensitive subjects, providing to the audience with their latest Intelligence in those important fields. Among to our distinguished guests there are already invited representatives from the Political, Diplomatic, Banking and shipping industry, with some of the most respectable ship-owners to honor already with their attendance. The Shipping congress is divided in 3 sessions:
- Registration: 9.30-10.00
- Official Addresses 10.00 – 10.30
- Dr. Nikolaos Liapis, Board member of the Hellenic Short Sea Association
- John Cotzias, President of the Hellenic Shipbroker’s Association
- Lefteris Thalassinos, Director of MSc in Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus
- Th. CHouliaras, President of the Institute of Maritime & Economics Studies
1st Session: The affect of the Geopolitics in the European Energy sector 10.30 – 12.00 The key notespeakers from the international Chambers and Diplomacy willanalyzethe situation in the European Energy environment and will illustrate the affects of the Geopolitics in the future of the Shipping industry. Coordinator: Chouliaras Theodore, B.o.D. President at IMES
- Harris Ikonomopoulos, Greek President of the Hellenic British Chamber
- Christos Dimas , President of the Hellenic Russian Chamber
- Konst. Yannidis, President of the Hellenic Chinese Chamber
- John Gauci-Maistre , C.E.O. GM International Services Ltd, Malta
COFFEE BREAK- 12.00 – 12.30 2nd Session: Shipping transportation of Energy and the role of Europe 12.30 – 14.30 The key note speakers from the Shipping Industry will analyze the developments in the “wet” sector, sharing their considerations for the future of the LPG, LNG, Crude oil and product’s prospects. Coordinator: George Xiradakis, President, XRTC and Propeller club of Piraeus
- George Xiradakis, President, XRTC and Propeller club of Piraeus
- Apostolos Poulovassilis, COO Designate at Eletson Corporation
- Theod. Stamatelos, Area Manager for Greece, of the Lloyd’s Register
- Andreas Papalimneos, Deputy Manager of RINA
- Harris Kosmatos, Corporate Development of the Tsakos Energy
- Maria Bertzeletou, Chief Analyst of the Golden Destiny
COFFEE BREAK 14.30 – 15.00 3rd Session: Bunkering and alternatives sources of Energy for Vessels 15.00 – 16.30 The key note speakers from the Shipping, Bunkering and Environmental sectors will analyze the prospects and the alternative sources of Vessel’s fuels. An interesting Debate between traditional and alternative providers will be illustrated from the environmental affect and the threats of regulations that coming. Coordinator: Dr. VENTIKOS NIKOS PROF. EΜΠ.
- Dr. Nikolaos Liapis , Supply & Operation Director at ELINOIL SA.
- Thanasis Theoharis PHOENIX OLIEHANDEL S.A.
- Dimitris Spyropoulos, Managing Director of the BUNKERING AT SEA ( BAS) Ltd.
- Apostolos Sigouras, Managing Director of the NAFS OLP
- Helena Athoussaki, Chief Strategist and CEO at IMAREM
At the end of the Congress, a Light Cocktail Lunch will be hosted with very exclusive delegated guests from the Political, Diplomatic, Banking and of course the Shipping Community. Please confirm your attendance at the conference in instimarecl@gmail.com ,sending your name and your job title before 22/5/15 THEODORE CHOULIARAS Institute of Maritime & Economic Studies President of Steering Committee +30 6944 108180 +44 7031 98 2225 Steering@Instimarec.org www.Instimarec.org Steering@Instimarec.orgSAVE THE DATE (engl)
