ABOUT EVENT

Capital Link’s 10th Annual Digital Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum will take place on June 16 & 17, 2020.

This year’s forum will feature industry leaders from all over the world, connected on-line and addressing a global audience on critical industry topics.  With a 10-year track record it is the only Forum that showcases Operational Excellence in the Maritime Sector and explores Best Industry Practices across all major areas such as fleet management, technological innovation, crewing, energy efficiency and the environment, safety & security. Special attention will be paid to the operational challenges from the Covid-19 reality, to sustainability and ESG considerations and new challenges on ship safety, security and human resources.

The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr. Kitack Lim will deliver the Keynote Address on the first day, Tuesday, June 16th, 2020.

The Forum provides an interactive platform on the topic of Operational Excellence, Best Industry Practices and Sustainability linking shipping companies, charterers, government and non-government industry associations, classification societies, P&I Clubs, Registries, technology & service providers and the financial and investment community.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND


This Forum is addressed among others to Ship Managers, Shipowners, Ship Operators, Shipbrokers, Commercial and Investment Bankers, Charterers, Classification Societies, Commodity and Energy Traders, Environmental Maritime Organizations, Industry Associations, Government and Non-Governmental Organizations, Financial and Trade Media, Institutional Investors, P&I Executives, Lawyers and Insurers, Market Analysts and Consultants, Private Equity Firms and offshore industry entities.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicolas Bornozis or Anny Zhu at  forum@capitallink.com or call +1 (212) 661-7566.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mr. Kitack Lim
Secretary General
IMO

FEATURE PANEL
"INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & THE ROADMAP AHEAD"

Moderator

Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen
CEO - DNV GL - Maritime DNV GL

Mrs. Sadan Kaptanoglu
President -BIMCO
CEO - Kaptanoglu Shipping

Mr. Dimitris Fafalios
President - INTERCARGO; President - Fafalios Shipping

Panelists

Mr. Paolo d'Amico
Chairman -
INTERTANKO, Executive Chairman & CEO - d'Amico International Shipping

Mr. Esben Poulsson
Chairman -International Chamber of Shipping
Executive Chairman - ENESEL PTL.LTD

Mr. John Butler
President and CEO -World Shipping Council

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - REMAINING VIGILANT & ALERT
THE SHIPOWNERS PERSPECTIVE

Panelists

Mr. Bing Chen
CEO -
Atlas Corp.(Seaspan)

Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos
CEO - Capital Product Partners

Mr. Gary Vogel
CEO & Director - Eagle Bulk

Mr. Kevin MacKay
CEO -
Teekay Tankers

Mr Jacob Meldgaard
CEO -TORM A/S

Mr. Hing Chao
Executive director - Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings

LEADING THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY THROUGH THE NEXT PHASE OF INNOVATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & TRANSFORMATION

Moderator

Dr. Grahaeme Henderson
Vice President - Shipping & Maritime Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited

Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki
Chairman President & CEO - ABS

Mr. Matthieu de Tugny
President - Marine & Offshore Bureau Veritas

Panelists

Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen
CEO - DNV GL - Maritime DNV GL

Mr. Alastair Marsh
CEO - Lloyds Register

Mr. Ugo Salerno
Chairman & CEO - RINA



Frequently Asked Questions

No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet.
No. It is only required to request a video chat, it is not required in order to participate.
On the top of the page, please click the login button and enter your email address.
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
Send an email to capitallink@vfairs.com for any technical assistance.