2020 Attendees:

Across the whole Maritime Hybrid & Electric and Maritime Hydrogen & Fuel Cells, Europe virtual conferences.

Owners/Operators and Investors	Other Companies
AKOFS Offshore	Blue World Technologies	Navtek Naval Technologies
Ardmore Shipping	Enbridge Gas	Swanbarton
DFDS	GE Energy Power Conversion	University of Strathclyde
Ellen E-Ferry/Aero Kommune	GE Transportation, a Wabtec company	Eneos Research Institute
Entrust Global	Glosten	WinGD
Equinor	Hydrogen Europe	Vard Electro
Essberger Tankers	Lubrizol	Hyon
Nordea	Maritime Strategist International (MSI)	MAN Energy Solutions
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs	Maritime Bergen	ComAp
Norled	Massterly (a Kongsberg Wilhelmsen joint venture)	Corvus Energy
Shetland Island Council	Ballard Power Systems Europe	Plug
V. Ships Singapore	Norwegian Maritime Authority	NCE Maritime CleanTech
Princess Cruises	Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment	Munters
STARBULK	Sanmar	UK Chamber of Shipping
Caledonian Maritime Assets	Spear Power Systems	Cochin Shipyard
Cory Riverside Energy	Hyex Safety	SPBES
Smartenergy Invest	Sacsko OceanTech	Wärtsilä
Wilhelmsen Holding	The International Council on Clean Transportation	Voith Turbo
Carnival Corporation	Maritime and Coastguard Agency	Siemens Energy
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana	Total Lubrifiants	Cummins
Group Ocean	Norwegian Maritime Exporters	Mitsubishi Corporation
PSA Marine	North of England P&I Association	Maritime Battery Forum
Future Proof Shipping	Kawasaki Heavy Indusries (Europe)	Emerson Automation Solutions
DOF	Power Systems SGT	Markisches Werk
Thames Clipper	Astilleros de Murueta	Barloworld Finanzauto
Grimaldi Group	Unitrove	Hutchinson
Kotug	Chantiers de l’Atlantique	Parker Hannifin
Port of Oslo	Vard Electro Canada	LTH BAAS
Atlantic Towing	Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering	Logic Marine Consult
GC Rieber Shipping	Pon Equipment & Pon Power	NTNU
SinOceanic Shipping	Exponent	Hug Engineering
Engstrom Shipping	European Commission	Flexens
Teekay	Topec	TNO
MSC Cruises	WestSea Estaleiros Navais	Fincantieri SI
Pronav Shipmanagement	Hamworthy Combustion	Maritime New Zealand
Svitzer	Realize Power	Alesund Maritime
Port of Lulea
Remoy Shipmanagement

 

 

Attendees will include:

 

Battery manufacturers	Vessel owners and operators
System Integrators	Investors
Naval architects	Classifications societies
Industry associations	Port Authorities
Technology suppliers	Analysts and consultants

Why should you attend?

 

At a time when networking, knowledge sharing and lead sourcing for companies looking to embrace Hybrid & Electric technology has been severely restricted, Riviera are providing a route to accessing the significant technological developments in the industry and the opportunity to forge meaningful business connections and generate the new business leads key to maintaining commercial operations.

With our industry leading platform, Swapcard, you will experience all the benefits you have come to expect from a live event as well as online benefits you might not have experienced before, including: profiling and AI powered matchmaking, a virtual exhibition, online meeting rooms, live chat, and more.

 

 

Engage in programme sessions

Use the programme dashboard to follow the conference live with Session Countdown Auto-play next live session Live discussion Upvote questions Interactive polls Quick access to next sessions

 

 

Participate live

 

Join the live discussion, ask questions, answer polls Participate in the Q&A Answer polls and review results Access other live discussions See who is online Engage with other attendees Access other sessions

 

 

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Experience the new technical exhibition

 

Discover new solutions and collaborate with key suppliers virtually Live chat with sales staff for swift responses Schedule meetings for more in-depth discussions Watch live product demonstrations with Q&A Download case studies, exhibitor brochures and product information

 

 

AI powered matchmaking

 

Matchmaking enables you to search for and make new connections through our online portal ahead of and throughout the virtual event, allowing you to extract far more from your attendance than just a business card. All you need to do is select your topics of interest and our AI powered matchmaking will suggest connections for you.

 

Our matchmaking feature includes:

• Recommendations of who to meet
• Intelligent searches allowing you to see who’s online with matching interests
• Building contact lists to takeaway
• Booking virtual meetings, either 1-1 or in groups

 

Meet the right people with AI powered matchmaking Explore recommendations See who’s online with matching interests Use advanced filters to find relevant contacts Chat with anyone Build contact lists to takeaway Book virtual meetings

 

 

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Join group discussions

 

Engage a focussed view with group discussions Create as many group discussions as you like Share knowledge and exchange views Seek new solutions and recommendations Join current groups in the chatroom Keep in touch with the live programme

 

 

 

If you are interested in attending the virtual conference, please contact:

Indrit Kruja - Brand Manager, indrit.kruja@rivieramm.com or call +44 7958 263724

 

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Powering the drive towards a sustainable maritime sector

 

DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2020

The conference will commence at 09:00 CET | 08:00 GMT

09:00 Welcome and introduction from Riviera Maritime Media

Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

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09:10 Spotlight interview: Norway’s plan for green shipping

• Meeting zero-emissions targets in Norway.
• Regulatory measures and requirements.
• Collaboration between government agencies and the maritime industry.
• The standard for green shipping – is this the model for the rest of the world to adopt?

Sveinung Oftedal, Specialist Director, Department for Marine Management and Pollution Control, Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment

 

09:25 Live Q&A

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SESSION 1: INDUSTRY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS - PROGRESS ONE YEAR ON

Sponsored by:

 

 

This session will provide a comprehensive insight into how Norway is progressing with its plan for green shipping, the latest market trends, drivers, forecasts for the coming 12 months and reviewing regulatory developments

 

09:35 Current status and outlook of green fuels in the European shipping industry

• Number of active ships per sector
• Which power sources are currently favoured and why?
• All-electric developments
• Growth prospects of all-electric and battery support

Dr Ferenc Pasztor, Senior Offshore Analyst, Maritime Strategies International

 

09:45 Defining the regulatory framework status

• What are the latest updates?
• Meet regulatory requirements to achieve reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• Requirements for clearer regulations across the sector
• What is required of the shipowners?
• What future regulation is on the horizon?

Kolbjørn Berge, Project Manager – Innovation & New Technology, Norwegian Maritime Authority

 

09:55 Live Q&A - ask the experts

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

10:10 Virtual networking and meet the exhibitors: maximise your networking time between sessions
Time for a break to catch up on emails or grab a coffee and network through one-to-one meetings with fellow attendees and exhibitors. This session will also provide a platform for our partners to showcase their products and services and remotely connect with existing and new contacts.

 

SESSION 2: DEVELOPMENTS IN BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

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The latest innovations in battery technology and energy storage systems, assessment of the benefits to shipowners and the role of flow batteries.

10:45 Battery evolution - the journey from 2014 onwards

• Key learnings and breakthroughs from 400 projects
• Changes in drivers and the new digital journey
• Engineering activity and innovation to benefit shipowners

Halvard Hauso, Chief Commercial Officer, Corvus Energy

11:00 Innovations in battery technology and energy storage systems

• Latest updates on energy storage solutions.
• Benefits and applications.
• Emerging technologies.

Jon Diller, Director of Sales & Marketing, Spear Power Systems

 

11:10 Flow batteries - a disrupter technology

• Features and benefits of flow batteries
• Applications of flow batteries
• Implications for shipping operations and reducing emissions

Anthony Price, Managing Director, Swanbarton

11:20 Live Q&A - ask the experts

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

 

11:50 Virtual networking and meet the exhibitors: maximise your networking time between sessions
Time for a break to catch up on emails or grab a coffee and network through one-to-one meetings with fellow attendees and exhibitors. This session will also provide a platform for our partners to showcase their products and services and remotely connect with existing and new contacts.

 

SESSION 3: RECOGNISING THE KEY RISKS AND ADDRESSING THE SAFETY CONCERN

This session will identify and define the key risks, consider how to reduce the risk of fire through improved technologies and assess the role industry players have in delivering safe maritime operations

12:30 Identifying, managing and mitigating the key risks

• What are the risks?
• Assessing the explosion and fire risks in maritime battery installations.
• Installation, storage and operational risks.
• Best practice safety guidelines.

Brent Perry, CEO, Sterling PlanB

 

12:40 Battery safety factors – reducing the risk of battery fires on board vessels

• How to make marine batteries safer in the future – reducing the risk of fire.
• Developing guidelines and rules for maritime battery and hybrid applications
• Challenges in battery room design & fire suppression equipment
• Emergency response procedures and training
• Sharing lessons learned on vessel battery fires to strengthen safety

Arne Brathole, Surveyor – Passenger Vessels, Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA)

 

12:50 Panel session: Safety is a joint industry effort

• Openness and knowledge sharing to avoid future incidents.
• Strategies for risk management.
• Review of battery design and equipment layout.
• Work towards a safer future.

Jon Diller, Director of Sales & Marketing, Spear Power Systems

Halvard Hauso, Chief Commercial Officer, Corvus Energy

Brent Perry, CEO, Sterling PlanB

 

13:10 Live Q&A - ask the experts

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

13:30 Chairman’s concluding remarks
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

13:30 Networking

 

DAY 2 | THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2020

The conference will commence at 09:00 CET | 08:00 GMT

 

09:00 Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

SESSION 4: IMPACT OF RECENT WORLD EVENTS ON GREEN VESSEL DEVELOPMENT

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A panel of industry experts will share their views on how COVID-19, a lack of offshore E&P and fluctuating oil prices have affected current and future green vessel developments.

09:05 Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on green shipping

• What impact has Covid-19 had on the development of green vessels?
• Challenge of meeting decarbonisation requirements in light of Covid-19
• Impact of the inevitable delays on future take-up of green vessels
• Appetite in the sector during challenging market conditions

Peter Aylott, Director of Policy, UK Chamber of Shipping

09:15 Financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

• Why and how is COVID-19 impacting vessel financing
• Addressing the challenge of obtaining green financing in uncertain times
• What will improve the appetite for lending
• What does the next 12-24 months look like?

Thina Margrethe Saltvedt, Chief Analyst – Sustainable Finance, Nordea

 

09:25 Live discussion on the impact of the hiatus in E&P activity and COVID-19 on the progression and adoption of ’green vessels’

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

Siv Remøy-Vangen, Managing Director, Maritime Bergen
Thina Margrethe Saltvedt, Chief Analyst – Sustainable Finance, Nordea
Peter Aylott, Director of Policy, UK Chamber of Shipping

 

10:00 Virtual networking and meet the exhibitors: maximise your networking time between sessions
Time for a break to catch up on emails or grab a coffee and network through one-to-one meetings with fellow attendees and exhibitors. This session will also provide a platform for our partners to showcase their products and services and remotely connect with existing and new contacts.

 

SESSION 5: BUSINESS CASE FOR ELECTRIFICATION AND WHAT THE FUTURE LOOKS LIKE

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This session will deliver the business case for hybrid and electric vessels and offer a vision of what the future may look like for hybrid and electric vessels in the maritime industry.

10:40 Evaluating the E-ferry Ellen: The case for fully electrifying local and regional ferries

• Investment costs versus operational savings
• Achieving a high frequency and operational stability with a fully electric system
• Passenger satisfaction and general reception of the E-ferry
• The prospects and barriers for electrifying local and regional ferry routes

Halfdan Abrahamsen, Media and Information Manager, Renewable Energy, Ærø EnergyLab

10:55 Panel session: Future viability of hybrid and electric vessels in the maritime sector

• What role will hybrid and electric play in the fuel mix of the future?
• When will the cruise industry adopt hybrid and battery power?
• Legacy of Covid-19 – short or long-term impact?
• Future innovations.

Arne Ove Rødstøl, Sales Manager, Vard Electro
Andrea D’Ambra, Machinery and Innovation Manager, Grimaldi Group

11:20 Live Q&A - ask the experts

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

 

11:40 Virtual networking and meet the exhibitors: maximise your networking time between sessions
Time for a break to catch up on emails or grab a coffee and network through one-to-one meetings with fellow attendees and exhibitors. This session will also provide a platform for our partners to showcase their products and services and remotely connect with existing and new contacts.

 

SESSION 6: VESSEL-TYPE CASE STUDIES AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCES SHARED

Case studies including innovative hybrid and electric SOVs, autonomous vessels and tugs exploring the challenges encountered, solutions provided and operational experiences.

 

12:20 Case study: Developments in windfarm service operation vessels (SOV)

• Flexible and multi-purpose maintenance vessels.
• Design considerations to meet operational requirements.
• Hybrid propulsion systems to deliver cost-efficient, environmentally friendly operations.
• Where to next?

Arthur Barret, Head of Engineering, Projects & Innovation Department, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs

 

12:35 Case study: Experiences of battery hybrid systems for using in tugs

• The hybrid arrangement
• Addressing the challenge of new technology
• Deliver reduced fuel consumption, maintenance and operating costs.
• Experiences and lessons learned

John Sundvall, Technical Director, Port of Luleå

 

12:50 Developments in fully electric autonomous shipping

• Requirements and rationale for electric autonomous vessels
• Design considerations.
• Delivering cost-efficient and safe green operations
• Meeting emissions-free aspirations.

Pia Meling, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Massterly

13:05 Live Q&A - ask the experts

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

13:30 Chairman’s closing remarks
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

13:35 Networking

 

DAY 3 | FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2020

The conference will commence at 09:00 CET | 08:00 GMT

 

09:00 Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

SESSION 7: RETROFITTING, NEWBUILD DESIGN AND PORT INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

Sponsored by:

 

 

A detailed analysis of the design influences for newbuilds, considerations for retrofitting and factors to be addressed in the conversion process

09:10 Retrofitting vessels to meet zero-emission requirements

• What are the considerations and drivers for retrofitting?
• Will retrofitting become increasingly more important as the technology develops?
• Costs of retrofits versus newbuild.
• Green fuel selection criteria
• Improve the safety and efficiency of existing vessels and meeting carbon-free objectives.

Arne Ove Rødstøl, Sales Manager, Vard Electro

 

09:25 All-electric vessels: Moving to fully electric

• Identify the challenges and opportunities of fully electric vessels.
• A realistic view of opex costs for fully electric vessels.
• Design, build and operating considerations for all-electric vessels.
• Battery storage and charging considerations.

Cansu Tuncer, Business Development Manager, Navtek Naval Technologies
Ferhat Acuner, General Manager, Navtek Naval Technologies

 

09:40 Port infrastructure for the future

• Shore power – there is work to do!
• Designing the right infrastructure for the specific port
• Assessing the challenges and possibilities
• Future opportunities and the way forward

Maria Bos, Managing Director, Plug

09:55 Live Q&A - ask the experts

Your opportunity to question the speakers and get answers to those vital issues which will help drive your business forward. You can also post questions throughout the session for the moderator to ask on your behalf.

 

10:25 Virtual networking and meet the exhibitors: maximise your networking time between sessions
Time for a break to catch up on emails or grab a coffee and network through one-to-one meetings with fellow attendees and exhibitors. This session will also provide a platform for our partners to showcase their products and services and remotely connect with existing and new contacts.

 

SESSION 8: LEARNING FROM THE PIONEERS

Hybrid & electric vessel owners and ports share views on their green shipping journey - the business case for hybrid & electric vessels, the operational challenges faced and the achievements to acknowledge

 

11:05 Live discussion and Q&A session

• Why hybrid & electric?
• Innovative vessel designs
• Operational challenges and achievements
• The path to meeting zero-emission targets
• Investment challenges in adopting hybrid & electric technology
• Future requirements and opportunities

Halfdan Abrahamsen, Media and Information Manager, Renewable Energy, Ærø EnergyLab
John Sundvall, Technical Director, Port of Luleå

Heidi Neilson, Head of Environment, Port of Oslo

Sean Collins, CEO, Thames Clippers

 

12:00 Chairman’s closing remarks
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media

12:05 Networking

The new technical exhibition is more than just virtual

 

The demand for new technologies and innovative solutions is not diminished by the current restrictions we face and the market continues to look for the right products and services to feed its operations. Riviera’s online conference platform enables us to offer attendees an enhanced interactive exhibition experience as well as a flexible and proactive approach for exhibitors with high quality business tools, allowing you to engage with an increased global audience.

 

As an exhibitor, the virtual experience offers all you would expect from a stand at a premium event and more. With Riviera’s virtual platform, industry-leader, Swapcard, has taken those existing expectations to a new level.

 

 

View the Exhibitor Experience and explore the benefits Review the Exhibitor Portal Set up your Virtual Exhibition Stand Organise and Manage your Meetings Network and Build Contact Lists Showcase Products and Services

 

 

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Customise your Stand Brand your Space Showcase with Product Video Run Live Demonstrations Engage via Live Chat or Video Invite Brochures by Request

 

AI Powered Matchmaking Explore Recommendations See Who’s Online with Matching Interests Use Advanced Filters to Find Contacts Invite Matches to Chat or Meet Improve Lead Generation Build Quality Lists to Takeaway

 

 

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Network and Engage (New dashboard coming in 2021) Focus your Networking with Matchmaking Respond to Live Chat Enquiries Arrange Video Meetings Send Meeting Reminders Extend your Reach with Riviera’s Global Audience

 

Enhanced Analytics Exhibitor Analytics Dashboard Lead Scoring Lead Source Tracking Tagging Product and Services Live Data on Prospects

 

Lead Generation +++   Before: the platform will be open one week before the conference for attendees to review the attendee list, send meeting invitations and plan their schedule.   During: the programme schedule includes networking breaks and time to explore exhibitor profiles, send enquiries via live chat or take video meetings all in real time   After: content is accessible for up to 90 days after the conference ends extending lead generation opportunities. Riviera’s website at www.rivieramm.com will showcase news items and conference highlights post event further strengthening its lifecycle and opportunities for further engagement via SEO

 

 

Exhibition Opening Hours: (beginning one week prior)

Exhibitors will be online to meet attendees virtually and respond to enquiries during the following hours:

 

09:00 - 14:00 BST London, United Kingdom   16:00 - 21:00 SGT Singapore   01:00 - 06:00 PDT Seattle, USA

 

 

 

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If you are interested in exhibiting at the virtual conference, please click here or contact:

Indrit Kruja - Brand Manager, indrit.kruja@rivieramm.com or call +44 7958 263724

Choose your conference pass here

 

Whether you’re an invited VIP keen on getting ahead of industry trends and meet new suppliers or you are a supplier of products and services and are keen to understand the challenges your customers face, network and meet potential buyers of your services, choose your conference pass.

 

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Riviera have been running live and virtual events in this area for some time and our events have been attended by thousands of individuals.

September 2019:

Maritime Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Conference, Bergen

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Conference, Bergen

 

June 2020:

The all-electric revolution

The business case for hybrid and electric technology

Fuel cells: addressing the key technical challenges

Fuel cells: key operational challenges

Hydrogen as a Marine Fuel

Ammonia as a Marine Fuel

Methanol as a Marine Fuel

 

July 2020:

The business case for hybrid and electric technology in North America

The challenges North American shipowners face with the adoption of fuel cell technology

The business case for hybrid and electric technology in Asia

How can Asia advance adoption of hybrid, electric and fuel cell technologies?

 

September 2020:

Alternative fuels for powering a tug: the selection conundrum

Hybrid and electric tug viability: the future’s bright

Hydrogen-powered ferries: unlocking the potential

 

December 2020:

Maritime Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Virtual Conference, Europe

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Virtual Conference, Europe

 

March 2021:

Maritime Hybrid & Electric Virtual Conference, North America