Tanker Shipping & Trade, Europe
16 November 2020 - 18 November 2020
09:00 - 13:30
GMT
Turning adversity into opportunity
To complement the launch of our hugely successful webinar week series, Riviera’s 2020 conference programme has moved online, allowing our global communities to continue to connect, network and gather knowledge whilst remaining safe until our live conference programme returns. Networking is a key element of our virtual conferences with ample opportunity to arrange your meetings, keep on top of your daily routine, and still have some personal time.
This three-day virtual conference will bring professionals from across the global Tanker industry together to discuss the business, operational and technical issues impacting the crude, product and chemical tanker trades.
November’s Tanker Shipping & Trade, Europe is a must-attend for tanker professionals globally.
The official supporting media is Tanker Shipping & Trade.
The tanker industry saw new complexity and challenge introduced in 2020.
For seafarers COVID-19 turned the accommodation block into the prison block with crew marooned onboard in some instances for a year or more. The ramifications in terms of physical and mental safety, training and manning are obvious if not fully understood – and are only likely to completely reveal themselves in time to come.
The disarray brought by the virus has not stopped there with operators keen to keep vessels moving having to contend with constant rule changes and often inflexible bureaucracy.
The CO2 debate has gathered momentum. Pressure to up the pace to meet industry’s bold decarbonisation targets is keenly felt. Environmental, societal and governmental issues have never been higher on the boardroom agenda. However, anyone who has listed to recent earning calls will know the multiple challenges owners and operator face – markets, financing, regulatory, operational, geo-political and technical – with many having to defer or delay investment.
This conference will critically assess all these developments and their related challenges and offer insight on where we are heading.
It will reflect positively on the technological progress made by an industry that has had to completely embrace the virtual world overnight.
It will consider the business opportunities that the greenhouse gas debate brings and detail new trading, technological and financing opportunities.
A positive by-product of 2020 has been the way it has brought the industry together to tackle common challenges and there has been some movement from governments and regulators in this direction too. The industry has overcome sizeable and seismic challenges in the recent past and will do so again.
This event – now in its 12th year – will bring the industry together in the same constructive spirit.
Attend November’s Tanker Shipping & Trade, Europe and you will be updated on the latest rules and guidelines, threats, and technologies.
You will also meet and network with the professionals shaping and implementing regulation, the decision makers tasked with balancing operational requirement, compliance and cost, as well as those creating technologies, training and software to safeguard and drive forward our industry.
For any event enquiries, please contact Cat Socratous on cat.socratous@rivieramm.com
For ant sales enquries, please contact Paul Dowling on paul.dowling@rivieramm.com or Chris Tims on chris.tims@rivieramm.com
Your Conference Pass
Our virtual Conference Pass includes access to the virtual exhibition, unlimited conference sessions, matchmaking, networking and more.
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Conference Programme
Delivering insightful content presented by expert speakers, our Conference Programme offers exclusive access to live and on-demand sessions.
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Designed to suit your schedule and overcome current travel restrictions - network, engage and debate from the comfort and safety of your desk.
Maximise your Conference Pass
Your Conference Pass gives you access to multiple opportunities to expand your delegate experience and bring value back into your business.
- Join our expert Conference Programme sessions
- Engage in the Live Debate - ask questions, answer polls
- Set your Meeting Agenda with peers and key suppliers
- Experience AI-powered Matchmaking
- Join Group Discussions
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The virtual event concept is new
You may be experiencing a virtual event for the first time this year. Riviera has partnered with industry leader Swapcard to maximise your experience as well as help you transition. Take a few moments to view the Attendee Experience video to guide you and help you to explore the new opportunities our virtual conference offers. You’ll learn to:
- Set Up Your Profile
- Navigate the Platform
- View Live Conference Content
- Network and Build Contact Lists
- Schedule and Host Meetings
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Exhibitions have never been so interactive
Virtual exhibitors benefit from the new offerings technology brings such as rich media profiles, product showcases, enhanced visibility, analytics and contact data. With delegates no longer restricted by travel, discover how a virtual exhibition booth increases your audience, improves your brand awareness and delivers the target KPIs for your business.
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The conference platform will be open one week before the Conference Programme gets underway for delegates to arrange meetings online and for exhibitors to respond to enquiries during the following hours:
09:00 - 13:45 CET Amsterdam, Netherlands
16:00 - 20:45 SGT Singapore
03:00 - 07:45 CDT Houston, USA
All Speakers
Georgios Plevrakis
Rene Laursen
Lotten Kronudd
Mark Cameron
Denis Petropoulos
Carlos Guerrero
Terry Greenfield
Richard Matthews
Annika Bartels
Edmund Hughes
Phillip Belcher
Maurice Baker
John Ramage
Mark Parrotte
Dragos Rauta
Basil Karatzas
Tim Smith
Karin Orsel
Steffen Tunge
Charles Lawrie
Carl Barnes
Michael Aamodt
Mikkel Seidelin
Arthur Richier
Adrian Tolson
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Supporting Organisations
Why Attend?
Why attend?
At a time when networking, knowledge sharing and lead sourcing is severely restricted, Riviera are providing a platform for the global Tanker industry to get together to discuss the operational, technical and business issues impacting the crude, product and chemical tanker trades where attendees can 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
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Participate live
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Join the live discussion, ask questions, answer polls
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Experience the new technical exhibition
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Discover new solutions and collaborate with key suppliers virtually
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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
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Meet the right people with AI powered matchmaking
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Join group discussions
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Engage a focussed view with group discussions
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If you are interested in supporting the virtual conference, please click here or contact:
Chris Tims, Sales Manager on chris.tims@rivieramm.com or call +44 44 20 8370 7015.
Programme
Turning adversity into opportunity
DAY ONE: MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2020
13:00 Welcome from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
13:05 Platinum sponsor welcome address
Senior Representative, DNV GL
13:10 Spotlight industry interview: Turning adversity into opportunity
- Post COVID Agenda – what will tanker fundamentals look like beyond the first half of 2021
- How geo-politics are impacting tanker trades
- Iran and Venezuela – and how the US presidential election will impact crude oil supply
- The market outlook against the backdrop of global recession
- How travel restrictions will influence 2021
- Impact of increased nationalisation. Previously international shipping has operated largely unhindered by national tags, will this change?
Denis Petropoulos, Chairman, Baltic Exchange Council
13:25 Live Q&A
Interview conducted by Edwin Lampert, Riviera Maritime Media
SESSION 1: TANKER TRADES: LOW ON STORAGE. LOW ON DEMAND. HEIGHTENED OPPORTUNITIES
A comprehensive analysis of the tanker markets, where the opportunities are and what impact recent events are having on growth and development in the industry.
13:35 Making sense of the 2020 floating storage boom
- The evolution of floating storage stocks.
- Evolution of fleet percentages across all tanker classes involved in floating storage.
- The impact of the floating storage boom on product flows and tanker utilisation.
Tim Smith, Director - Tanker Markets and Energy, Maritime Strategies International
13:45 Overview of the global crude tanker markets
- Review of current global activity.
- Market drivers, supply and demand.
- Contracts and completions.
- Global opportunities.
- Covid-19 and its impact.
- Future requirements and forecasts including when demand will return.
- The economics of ship owning – can you ever make money in this segment.
Annika Bartels, Head of Research Department, Galbraiths
13:55 Overview of the global product tanker markets
- Review of current global activity.
- Market drivers, supply and demand.
- Contracts and completions.
- Global opportunities.
- Covid-19 and its impact.
- Future requirements and forecasts including when demand will return.
- The economics of ship owning – can you ever make money in this segment.
Richard Matthews, Director Consultancy & Research, E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers
14:05 Overview of the global chemical tanker markets
- Review of current global activity.
- Market drivers, supply and demand.
- Contracts and completions.
- Global opportunities.
- Covid-19 and its impact.
- Future requirements and forecasts including when demand will return.
- The economics of ship owning – can you ever make money in this segment.
Charles Lawrie, CEO, Richardson Lawrie Associates
14:15 Live Q&A session - 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.
14:35 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: ESG & FINANCE
Sponsored by:
Accelerating market forces and regulation mean tanker owners and operators face ever greater scrutiny of their environmental, social and governmental approach. How will tanker owners fund these new and multiplying requirements?
15:15 Finance as a driver of change: the rise of ESG investing
- Does the rise of ESG mean owners will compete on factors others then cost
- Do investors enjoy higher returns by favouring firms with higher ESG ratings
Randy Giveans, Senior Vice President, Equity Research, Jefferies
15:25 Meaningful data reporting
- How the rise of ESG places a new emphasis on meaningful data reporting
- Digitalised chartering: uptake and prospects assessed
Arthur Richier, Senior Freight Analyst, Vortexa
15:35 DEBATE: How will tanker owners bridge the funding gap required to solve the “trillion dollar” question on shipping emissions
Representatives from the world of finance, regulation, tanker ownership and chartering will present their perspectives on the estimated “trillion dollar” cost of meeting environmental legislation
- Do bankers have the appetite, and is affordable financing available?
- Where will the financing come from – traditional markets or other sectors?
Randy Giveans, Senior Vice President, Equity Research, Jefferies
Morten Arntzen, Senior Shipping Industry Advisor, Macquarie Asset Management
Basil Karatzas, CEO, Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.
George Plevrakis, Director, Global Sustainability, ABS
Arthur Richier, Senior Freight Analyst, Vortexa
16:15 Live Q&A session - 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.
16:45 Closing remarks by conference chairman
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
16:50 Close of conference day one
DAY TWO: TUESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2020
09:00 Welcome from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
09:05 Platinum sponsor welcome address
Senior representative, DNV GL
SESSION 3: WHAT DECARBONISATION & EMISSION TRADING IMPLIES FOR TANKER OWNERS
There are competing visions on how the maritime industry should decarbonise and confusion around current and future regulation.
09:10 Fair trade? The Emissions Trading System (ETS) assessed
Sensible or short-sighted: The implications of the European Parliament’s decision to include shipping in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as part of the revision of the EU MRV (monitoring, reporting and verification) rules
- The Ocean Fund: sea of opportunity or wash out?
- The European Commission’s parallel plans for inclusion of shipping in the EU ETS
- Other parts for the EU Green Deal aimed to reach climate neutrality by 2050: Taxing bunkers? Incentivising alternative fuels? Avoiding carbon leakage through a carbon border tax?
Edmund Hughes, Consultant, Green Marine Associates
Dragos Rauta, Technical Director, Oslo Office Manager, INTERTANKO
Lotten Kronudd, Senior Adviser, ADS Insight Belgium / Managing Director, ADS Insight Scandinavia
09:40 Green tanker operations today and tomorrow
Owners are looking for guidance on the investments they need to make to future proof their fleets. What are the operational realities? And where do the facts and the hype diverge?
- Future fuel requirements and forecasts.
- The energy economics of different fuel options
- The financial economics of different fuel options
- What will be the dominant fuel for tankers
- Scrubbers: down but not out?
Catrine Vestereng, Business Director Tankers, DNV GL
Adrian Tolson, Director, BLUE Insight Lead
10:00 Live Q&A session - 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.
10:30 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 4: THE WAY AHEAD: FUTURE FUELS AND THE TANKER FLEET
11:10 CASE STUDY: Ammonia powered tankers – unlocking the potential
- Building ammonia-powered vessel that meets code and user-safety requirements
- Ammonia availability and infrastructure development
- Space, safety and control barriers for ammonia on board ships
- Navigating regulations and the approval processes
- Capex and opex costs
Rene Laursen, Director, Global Sustainability, ABS
11:20 CASE STUDY: LNG powered tankers – unlocking the potential
- Building LNG-powered vessels that meets code and user-safety requirements
- LNG availability and infrastructure development
- Space, safety and control barriers for methanol on board ships
- Navigating regulations and the approval processes
- Capex and opex costs
Carlos Guerrero, Global Market Leader Gas Carriers and Oil Tankers, Bureau Veritas
11:30 CASE STUDY: Methanol powered tankers – unlocking the potential
- Building a methanol-powered vessel that meets code and user-safety requirements
- Methanol availability and infrastructure development
- Space, safety and control barriers for methanol on board ships
- Navigating regulations and the approval processes
- Capex and opex costs
Ralph Juhl, Executive Vice President, Technical, Hafnia
11:40 Live Q&A session - 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.
12:00 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: MARINE COATINGS
12:40 PANEL DISCUSSION Coatings uncovered: inside and outside the tank
- Idling: bad for business, bad for biofouling
- Using data analysis to inform hull coating decisions
- Methanol washing and the Methanol Wall Wash Test: What’s permissible
- The perils of over-cleaning
- Cargo loading and high absorption paint
- Do more accurate test methods encourage unrealistic charterer specifications?
Panellists include:
Carl Barnes, General Manager Marine Consulting, Safinah Group
Michael Aamodt, Consultant, Safinah Group
Terry Greenfield, Principal Consultant, Consulex
12:55 Live Q&A session - 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.
13:15 Chairman’s concluding remarks
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
13:20 End of day two
DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2020
09:00 Welcome from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
09:05 Platinum sponsor welcome address
Senior representative, DNV GL
SESSION 6: FACILITATING CREW CHANGE IN THE AGE OF COVID
09:10 PANEL DISCUSSION Crew change facilitation. How flag states and wider industry can better develop and deliver workable plans
- Crew change facilitation: workable plans to improve the situation
- The Crew Matrix: more flexible approaches and waivers
- How vetting inspections are being adapted to existing conditions and the issues faced in ports
Panellists include:
John Ramage, Chief Operating Officer, IRI/Marshall Islands Registry
Steffen Tunge, Head of Chemical Tanker Fleet, OSM Maritime
Torben Hertel, General Manager, Head of Vetting, Dania Ship Management
09:30 Live Q&A session - 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.
09:50 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 7: COVID, CREW TRAINING, CREW WELFARE AND MAINTAINING SAFE OPERATIONS
This session will provide a comprehensive insight into what’s required to deliver effective training remotely against the backdrop of COVID-19
10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: COVID, crew training, crew welfare and maintaining safe operations
The risks imposed due to crew fatigue and stress.
- Removal of barriers to crew changes and issues arising from mental health.
- A SWOT analysis on seafarer training in light of the pandemic
- How to plug the gaps in remote training and assessment
Phillip Belcher, Marine Director, INTERTANKO
Mark Parrotte, Group Fleet Personnel Manager, Interorient Shipmanagement
Svend Foyn-Bruun, Vice President, MPS, Odfjell Ship Management
10:50 Live Q&A session - 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.
11:10 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 8: THE OWNER / OPERATORS PANEL
11:50 PANEL DISCUSSION: forces that will shape tanker shipping and trade in 2021
- Changing working patterns and employee expectations
- Is international regulation keeping pace with technological developments
- What does it mean to be an EU-based owner in a world where most don’t flag with an EU state
- Digitalisation of supply chains
- Cost and availability of funding
- Meeting fuel emissions regulations
- The extent industry consolidation is depressing freight rates
- Flattening demand
- Five predictions for 2021
Panellists include:
Mikkel Seidelin, Director Chartering & Freight Trading, Suezmax, Teekay Tankers
Mark Cameron, Chief Operating Officer, Ardmore Shipping
Maurice Baker, Managing Director, Interorient Shipmanagement
Karin Orsel, CEO, MF Shipping Group
12:30 Live Q&A session - 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.
12:50 Chairman’s concluding remarks
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
12:55 End of virtual conference
Virtual Exhibition
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.
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Customise your Stand
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AI Powered Matchmaking
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Network and Engage(New dashboard coming in 2021)
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Enhanced Analytics
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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:
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09:00 - 17:00 BST London, United Kingdom
09:00 - 17:00 SGT
09:00 - 17:00 CDT Houston, USA |
If you are interested in supporting the virtual conference, please Click here or contact:
Chris Tims, Sales Manager on chris.tims@rivieramm.com or call +44 20 8370 7015.
Tickets
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.
Conference Pass (UK/EU registered businesses)
PRICE: GBP 400 +VAT*
- Unlimited access to all live streamed conference sessions
- Access to virtual exhibition
- Access to the presentation materials after the event
- Unlimited access to the on-demand library of conference recordings
- Full use of virtual matchmaking and contacts download: Unlimited meeting requests with exhibitors and attendees
- Membership to the International Community of Tanker & Terminal Operators (launching this year)
- Virtual networking breaks
*VAT liability is applied under the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT registered businesses within the EU. Your VAT number is required when purchasing.
VAT at standard rate applies to all UK businesses.
Conference Pass (non-UK/EU registered businesses)
PRICE: GBP 400
- Unlimited access to all live streamed conference sessions
- Access to virtual exhibition
- Access to the presentation materials after the event
- Unlimited access to the on-demand library of conference recordings
- Full use of virtual matchmaking and contacts download: Unlimited meeting requests with exhibitors and attendees
- Membership to the International Community of Tanker & Terminal Operators (launching this year)
- Virtual networking breaks
VIP Pass
PRICE: Complimentary
- Unlimited access to all live streamed conference sessions
- Access to virtual exhibition
- Access to the presentation materials after the event
- Unlimited access to the on-demand library of conference recordings
- Full use of virtual matchmaking and contacts download: Unlimited meeting requests with exhibitors and attendees
- Membership to the International Community of Tanker & Terminal Operators Community (launching this year)
- Virtual networking breaks
A limited number of VIP Tickets are available to Vessel Owners and Operators. You may apply for a VIP Pass by registering below and you will be contacted directly.
By registering for this event, Riviera Maritime Media Ltd, and its subsidiaries may use your information for direct marketing of related products and services and delivery of the virtual conference. For further privacy information please go to www.rivieramm.com/privacy-policy You may opt out of receiving communications by unsubscribing via the link contained within any of the communications we send or by emailing your request to privacy@rivieramm.com
An account will be created with our virtual event partner Swapcard with the information you have provided to access and participate in the conference. Once your account has been created you can use the platform to view the attendees’ list, register for live sessions, networking and much more. To view Swapcard’s data processing policies and your data protection rights go to www.swapcard.com/gdpr
Event Series
Riviera have been running live and virtual events in this area for many years and our events have been attended by thousands of individuals. Below are the most recent.
August 2019:
Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar: Strait talking: what’s required to ensure safe passage in the Straits of Hormuz
November 2019:
Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference and Exhibition, London
August 2020:
Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar Week: How COVID-19 is transforming tanker operations
Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar Week: Chemical tanker operations: gearing up for implementation of the 2021 Revision of the IBC Code
Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar Week: STS operations: know your legal and operational responsibilities
Tanker Shipping & Trade Webinar Week: Is tanker vetting fit for purpose?
November 2020:
Tanker Shipping & Trade Virtual Conference and Exhibition, London
February 2021:
Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Americas
