Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2022
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A new world order for tanker shipping
Riviera Maritime Media’s Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference returns November 9-10 to Athens.
We have themed our event A new world order for tanker shipping and our programme thoroughly analyses the market forces, regulation and geo-politics driving new tanker industry approaches on innovation and technology, carriage of cargo and competitive advantage.
Programme development has been led by Riviera’s executive editor Edwin Lampert, Tanker Shipping & Trade brand manager Paul Dowling, and reflects wide consultation and engagement with the industry.
Premier event to attract a premier gathering
Vessel operators, terminal operators, charterers, regulators, class, the supply chain, and the maritime service industry, including lawyers, financiers, brokers and other interests will gather to benchmark industry knowledge, build business relationships and gain a competitive edge in all of the aspects that make for successful and sustainable tanker operations.
Our sessions will cover the following areas:
- The Tanker Shipping & Trade Big Picture
- Regulations. Risk. Reward
- How tankers owners can navigate decarbonisation regulations and future proof their fleets
- Our decarbonisation journey
- SIRE 2.0 is here: understand the implications for vetting and inspections
- The human factor
- The future proofed tanker that wins charters
There will additionally be an Inmarsat-led roundtable discussion.
A rewarding experience
Our programme also sees the return of The Tanker Shipping & Trade Awards. These are highly coveted and their presentation at the gala dinner at the end of day one is always a conference high-point. This year we will be celebrating industry excellence across the following five categories.
- Environmental Award
- Tanker of the Year
- Tanker Operator of The Year
- Industry Leader
- Lifetime Achievement
Meeting, making and renewing business contacts
Our programme allows for significant networking including meeting, renewing and making new industry contacts. Our exhibition is the ideal forum to market products and services to the industry’s decision makers. Our dinner the perfect social setting for cementing new and existing business relations.
Enquiries:
For conference programme enquiries please email Edwin Lampert via edwin.lampert@rivieramm.com
For sponsorship, branding, exhibition and other promotional enquiries please contact Paul Dowling via paul.dowling@rivieramm.com or call on +44 20 8370 7014.
Venue
Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens
Conference room - Silver Forest
Exhibition room - Green Garden
10 Alexandras Avenue, 106 82 Athens, Greece
Hotel website
Bedroom reservations
We have put aside a limited number of bedrooms at a preferential rate and suggest you reserve your bedroom without delay to avoid disappointment. Please complete this booking form or contact HotelRes - our sole agency partner for this event on reservations@hotelresuk.com or call +44 (0)330 128 9950.
Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens is ideally located next to the Central Park of Athens, ‘Pedion Areos’ in a
quiet and green part of the city. The hotel has been beautifully renovated with its central theme of ’nature’ in mind.
- 5 minutes walking distance from the National Archaeological Museum and the Hellenic Motor Museum
- 300 metres from Victoria metro station, to visit iconic sites Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki and numerous museums
- 20 minutes walking distance from Syntagma Square
- 40 minutes from Athens Airport (ATH) by taxi
- Oak Room lounge cafe; Gallo Nero cafe restaurant; Stastra (Greek cuisine and sushi bar) on roof top
- Fitness centre including gym, pool, treatments
- Indoor parking
- Award winner of: Greek Hospitality; Best Greek Business City Hotel; Top 25 Europe Meeting Hotels; International Environmental Greek Key Award
Bedroom reservations
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Testimonials from past events
"Probably the best conference I attend all year. I feel that the topics and the freshness of the approach are great. I am proud to be associated with it".
Mark Cameron, COO, Ardmore Shipping
"Top class. High standards".
Karan Mallya, Vessel Manager, Zodiac Maritime
"Well balanced. Interesting topics. Good contacts".
Lorenz Weinstabl, CEO, Atlantis Tankers
"Excellently arranged and organised".
Dr Carl Hunter, CEO, Coltraco
"Informative. Professional...and a networking bonanza".
Gordon Cooper, FutureCare Inc
"A useful and content rich event".
Ruud Cogels, CEO, MariFlex Pump Services
All Speakers
Jonathan Hudson
Axel Kahl
Aristotelis Ktenas
Jasper Heikens
Elpi Petraki
Annika Bartels
Vasilis Kamitsis
Anastasios Kartsimadakis
Andrew Sillitoe
Dimitris Harbis
Jos Standerwick
Stefanos Kazantzis
Philippos Giannakos
Lianghui Xia
Harry Theochari
Dimitra Capas
Duncan Elsdon
Michela Schenone
Madhu Vadakkepat
George Aggelopoulos
Ioannis Papadimitriou
Programme
Programme
DAY ONE | WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2022
Time | Session | Presenters |
08:00 |
Registration, coffee and networking |
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09:30 | Welcome from Riviera Maritime Media | Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
09:35 | Welcome address from Platinum sponsor | Leonidas Karystios, Regional Business Development & Gas Segment Director at Maritime, DNV |
SESSION 1: THE TANKER SHIPPING AND TRADE BIG PICTURE
This session sets out what the new world order for tanker shipping means for the sector from operational, technical, regulatory and financial perspectives. It considers trading prospects for the year ahead and takes a new look at an old consideration: tanker financing.
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
09:40 |
How Russia redrew tanker shipping and trade Russia’s energy trade will continue despite western sanctions with less efficient, longer- haul trade routes and new trading patterns prevailing
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Ioannis Papadimitriou, Senior freight Analyst, Vortexa |
10:10 |
Tanker trading prospects in 2023
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Annika Bartels, Head of Research, Galbraiths |
10:30 |
Tanker fleet renewal and financing: where and when to invest
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Stefanos Kazantzis, Commercial Director, McQuilling Services |
10:50 |
Tanker finance: new options out of London for the tanker owner
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Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive, Maritime London Harry Theochari OBE, Senior Consultant, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP |
11:10 |
Q&A |
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11:30 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 2: REGULATIONS. RISK. REWARD
This session sets out the information and options for maintaining regulatory compliance, insurance cover and charters.
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
12:00 |
How the EU is using regulatory instruments to steer tanker capital and operations in a greener direction
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Andrew Sillitoe, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Lloyd’s Register |
12:20 |
EEXI and CII: two months to go
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Dimitra Capas, Senior FD&D Advisor, The North of England P&I Association |
12:40 |
Panel Discussion and Debate
Open discussion and debate to include Jørgen Thuesen, Vice President Technical, HAFNIA who will offer a pespective on the themes raised from a tanker owner/operator perspective |
Jørgen Thuesen, Vice President Technical, HAFNIA
Andrew Sillitoe, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Lloyd’s Register
Dimitra Capas, Senior FD&D Advisor, The North of England P&I Association |
13:10 |
Q&A |
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13:30 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition area |
SESSION 3: HOW TANKER OWNERS CAN NAVIGATE DECARBONISATION REGULATIONS AND FUTURE-PROOF THEIR FLEETS
Timing is everything in successful tanker operations. These case studies detail operational approaches that support superior decision making.
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
14:30 |
Better decision making when fixing tanker charters
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Sebastian Prowse, Lead Product Specialist, Vortexa |
14:50 |
Do tankers with high-performance coatings earn more and have superior EEXI ratings?
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Ariana Psomas, Global Segment Director, Marine New Building and Drydocking at PPG Industries |
15:10 |
Commercial advantages and operational considerations when switching cargoes
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Axel Kahl, Owner, Chemical Marine |
15:30 |
Q&A |
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15:50 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 4: OUR DECARBONISATION JOURNEY
Industry teams share lessons learned and future perspectives on their decarbonisation journey.
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
16:10 |
Case study: LNG as a marine fuel
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Madhu Vadakkepat, Director, N1 Commercial & N2tankers |
16:30 |
Class-approved, fast and cost-effective LNG retrofits for tankers that preserves cargo space, cash flow and the environment
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Lianghui Xia, Managing Director, Oslo, Group Manager, Newport Shipping |
16:50 |
Case study: methanol as a marine fuel
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Catrine Vestereng, Vice President & Business Director Tankers, Maritime, DNV |
17:10 |
Case study: CO2 Shipping as a decarbonisation pathway
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Jasper Heikens, Chief Commercial Officer, ECOLOG |
17:30 |
Q&A |
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17:50 |
Chairman’s day one closing remarks |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
17:55 |
Break |
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19:00 |
Drinks reception |
Sponsored by:
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20:00 |
Tanker Shipping & Trade Gala Dinner and Awards 2022
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Gala Dinner sponsored by:
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22:30 |
Close of day one |
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DAY TWO | THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2022
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
08:55 |
Registration coffee and networking |
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09:55 |
Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Content, Riviera Maritime Media |
SESSION 5: SIRE 2.0 IS HERE: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLICATIONS FOR VETTING AND INSPECTIONS
This session will look at what this means in practice and how the new regime dovetails with CDI, SIRE and OCIMF regulations.
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
10:00 |
PANEL PRESENTATIONS: SIRE 2.0 ushers in new approaches to vessel governance, inspection and technology use, replacing the current system with a more comprehensive inspection regime based on a risk-based approach.
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Duncan Elsdon, Technical Project Manager - Vessel Inspection Programme (VIP) Project, OCIMF |
11:00 |
Q&A |
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11:20 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 6: THE HUMAN FACTOR: PRESENTATIONS AND OPEN DISCUSSION
Lessons learned and future perspectives on the human element. How has the pandemic reframed operations and how should tanker companies recalibrate seafaring and shoreside operations?
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
11:40 |
The drive for greater digitalisation in seafarer training
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Dimitris Harbis, Global Business Development, MTM Maritime Group |
12:00 |
How to stay ahead in the global competition for seafarer and office talent
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Elpi Petraki, President, WISTA International, Chartering & Business Development Manager, ENEA Management Inc.
Aristotelis Ktenas, HSQE Superintendent, DORIAN LPG |
12:20 |
Q&A and open discussion |
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12:40 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition area |
Sponsored by:
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SESSION 7: BONUS SESSION: The Tanker Ship/Shore Interface
The latest innovations in LNG ship/shore interface, taking into account recent operational experience and safety and regulatory developments.
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
13:40 |
ESD Links in Oil and Chemical transfers, Safeguarding assets: Cargo and Human lives.
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George (Ylorgos) Aggelopoulos, Technical Sales Manager, Trelleborg Marine Systems |
14:00 |
Q&A |
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SESSION 8: THE FUTURE-PROOFED TANKER THAT WINS CHARTERS
Proven strategies spanning powering, propulsion, voyage and vessel optimisation and emissions reduction that are finding favour with charterers
Time | Session / Paper | Presenters / Authors |
14:10 |
Tankers of tomorrow With the uncertainty of what to order and the challenges of yard capacity, how can class societies help to demystify the options and make tankers of tomorrow green, commercially viable and compliant with ever changing regulations?
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Jonathan Hudson, Market leader in oil tankers and adjacent stakeholders, Bureau Veritas |
14:30 |
Digital technologies transforming tanker operations A look at proven digital technologies that have demonstrably improved tanker operations from regulatory, commercial, environmental and performance perspectives
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Vasilis Kamitsis, Regional Technical Manager, International Registries, Inc. |
14:50 |
Emissions reduction for older tonnage Operators of older tanker tonnage are challenged by new emission reduction requirements and the fact investing in energy-saving devices is often impractical and uneconomic. This paper will address how tankers of a certain vintage can trade profitably and remain compliant at minimal cost.
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Philippos Giannakos, Area Sales Manager, West & East Mediterranean, Middle East and Black Sea, NAPA |
15:00 |
Voyage and vessel optimisation How to balance the owner requirement for reduced fuel consumption, weather routeing and less time at anchor and the charterer requirement for maximum flexibility on port calls, cargoes and service speeds
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Michela Schenone, Marine Digital Advisory Solutions Manager, RINA |
15:20 |
Q&A |
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15:40 |
Chairman’s concluding remarks, and networking in the exhibition area |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
* Programme subject to change/amendments
Awards
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Congratulations to all of our Tanker Shipping & Trade Award winners, read more about them here.
This year’s awards took place on Wednesday 9 November in Greece at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens.
The Tanker Shipping and Trade Awards are the only awards recognising excellence across the Tanker industry. There are five award categories: Environmental Award, Tanker of the Year, Tanker Operator of the Year, Industry Leader Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
If you are interested in sponsoring an award or the gala dinner at next year’s event, please contact Paul Dowling, Brand Manager, at paul.dowling@rivieramm.com
Environmental Award
Recognises an individual, company or institution that has found a solution to an environmental challenge or problem within the tanker industry.
Winner
Yara Marine: FuelOpt FuelOpt maximises fuel savings through energy efficiency and is compatible with any marine fuel. The system adapts propulsive power to changing environmental conditions and erases costly variations in speed and power. FuelOpt offers dynamic pitch and RPM optimisation that regulates propeller pitch and engine RPM separately.
Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: RWO: The OWS-PT The OWS-PT is an innovative new ‘pressure type’ OWS specifically developed for large vessels, including VLCCs. Its compact and flexible design is a direct response to feedback from shipowners and follows research into new ship designs which exposed the lack of space next to bilge water holding tanks where an OWS is traditionally installed
Berg Propulsion: MPC800 control system Berg Propulsion MPC800 control system delivers significant efficiency gains for controllable pitch (CP) propellers and thrusters on tankers. A retrofit project on two 2008-built tankers with 14 knot services speeds delivered significant fuel and emissions savings. Such vessels are typically optimised for higher engine loads but without such a control system risk running at inefficient ‘part loads’. |
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Tanker of the Year Award
Recognises a tanker delivered since November 2021 and engaged in bulk liquid transportation that sets new benchmarks in one, more or all of the following areas: design, environmental, operational, safety and technical performance
WinnerAET Vessel: Eagle Valence The 300,000 dwt Eagle Valence is the world’s first LNG dual-fuel VLCC. The vessel can run on LNG, powered by a WIN GD 7x82 dual-fuel engine. The vessel exceeds the EEDI Phase 2 reference line by more than 20% and supports AET’s goal of a 40% reduction in Annual Efficiency Ratio Greenhouse Gas (GHG) intensity by 2030 (baseline 2008) and Net-Zero GHG Emission Commitment by 2050.
Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: Knutsen Group Vessel: Frida Knutsen First dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) shuttle tanker to be chartered to Italian energy giant Eni. Green tanker equipped with a Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) recovery system and an energy storage system for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Proman Stena Bulk Vessel: Stena Pro Patria The Stena Pro Patria send the message that methanol is a reliable and available marine fuel that can reduce global shipping emissions. A state-of-the-art, IMOIIMeMAX dual-fuel MR tanker expected to run on 12,500 tonnes of methanol marine fuel per annum and cut NOx emissions by 60% compared with conventional marine fuels.
Avin International Ltd Vessel: Kriti Future The first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world, the ABS-classed Suezmax tanker was delivered to owners Avin International Ltd, flying the Greek Flag in February. The vessel also meets the ABS LNG Fuel Ready Level 1 requirements.
Advantage Tankers LLC Vessel: Advantage Verdict This LR-classed vessel is nominated for the integration of a breakthrough new LNG tank system; a Type C tank utilising High Manganese Steel. The second in a series under construction at Korea's DSME. | Sponsored by:
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Tanker Operator of the Year Award
Recognises a tanker operating company that has set new industry benchmarks / broken new ground since November 2021. This could be through responding innovatively to challenging markets, pioneering new approaches, challenging old orthodoxies, and setting new standards in day-to-day operations.
WinnerHafnia Hafnia is the world’s largest operators of product and chemical tankers. Its in-house technical management team have a solid track record with all major charterers and a “zero harm” policy. In the first half of 2022, Hafnia became the world's largest chemical fleet provider. Hafnia balances commercial leadership with industry leading ESG and employee programmes.
Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: Capital Ship Management Corporation For environmental and safety leadership including piloting the use of biofuel-blended marine fuel on Capital managed 300k DWT crude tanker, Apollonas; industry-wide studies into the use of ammonia as a marine fuel and six tankers under its management entering the US Coast Guard QualShip 21 programme
Arcadia Shipmanagement For setting impressive safety and CSR standards including an exemplary Port State Control record which has been recognised as outstanding by major charterers as well as classification societies ABS and DNV and philanthropic activities in the natural world and wider society Columbia Shipmanagement: The Columbia Shipmanagement's Hellas Tanker Management Centre of Excellence opened earlier this year. The project is one of its most ambitious collaborations of 2022, and will see ship owners, oil majors, classification societies, cargo interests and technology experts combining to deliver continued excellence across the Greek tanker owning sector. | Sponsored by:
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Industry Leader Award
The industry leader award recognises an individual who sets and achieves new industry standards and exemplifies best management practices.
WinnerMr. Evangelos Marinakis, Founder and Chairman, Capital Maritime & Trading Corp | Sponsored By:
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Special Commendation Award
In recognition of 40 years powerful service supporting governments in ratifying and implementing international conventions on the protection of the marine environment and for initiatives aimed at eliminating ship-generated marine pollution and enhancing safety at sea.
WinnerHellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA)
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded to an individual who has made a contribution of outstanding significance to the tanker industry during their lifetime.
WinnerHarry Theochari, Senior consultant, Norton Rose Fulbright | Sponsored by:
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Read more about our winner here.
Who's Attending
2022 Attendees to date
We hope you are able to join representatives from the following companies in Athens!
ABC Maritime AG |
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Advantage Tankers | |
Almi Tankers |
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Antares Shipbrokers DMCC |
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APC |
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Arete Africa |
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Athenian Sea Carriers Ltd | |
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement |
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Blue Line Ship Management SA |
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Bureau Veritas | |
Capital Ship Management Corp |
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Castor Marine | |
Chemical Marine | |
Chemserve GmbH | |
Chevron |
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Chevron Marine | |
ClassNK | |
Daphne Technology AS | |
DHT Management AS | |
DNV | |
Dorian LPG Management Corp | |
Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd | |
ECOLOG | |
Economou International Shipping Agencies Ltd | |
ENEA Management Inc | |
Enecon Hellas Ltd | |
Euronav |
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Future Care & MedSea | |
Galbraiths Ltd | |
Hafnia | |
Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association (HSSA) | |
Hellespont Group |
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Hemexpo |
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International Registries, Inc. | |
Interorient Marine Services Ltd | |
INTERTANKO | |
Interunity Group |
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Inmarsat | |
Jotun AS | |
KPC | |
Kyklades Maritime Corporation |
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Leon Shipping & Trading S.A | |
Liberian Registry | |
Lighthouse Maritime Services BV | |
Liquimar Tankers Management Services Inc |
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Lloyds Register | |
Maran Tankers Management | |
MarFlex BV | |
Maritime London | |
McQuilling Services, LLC | |
Minerva Marine |
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MTM Maritime Group | |
M.T.M Ship Management | |
N1 Commercial & N2tankers | |
NAPA | |
Newport Shipping | |
Norton Rose Fullbright LLC | |
Oceangold Tankers Inc |
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OCIMF | |
Olympic Shipping & Management S.A | |
Optimum Ship Services Ltd (Scorpio Group) |
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Orpheus Marine Transport Corp | |
Oxygen Maritime Management |
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Palau International Ship Registry |
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Pantheon Tankers |
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PPG Industries | |
Prime Marine |
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Product Shipping & Trading |
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Pyxis Tankers | |
RINA | |
Roxana Shipping S.A | |
Safe Lanes |
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Samos Steamship Co | |
Sea Pioneer |
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Seaven Tanker and Dry Management |
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Stödig Ship Management AS | |
Stealthgas |
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Stolt Tankers | |
Synergy Marine Commercial Management Pte Ltd | |
TGE Marine Gas Engineering GmbH | |
The North of England P&I Association | |
Thenamaris Ships Management Inc | |
Transmed Shipping Ltd |
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Trelleborg Marine Systems | |
Tsakos Columbia Ship Management | |
UniSea AS | |
V.Group |
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Vortexa | |
WISTA International | |
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Exhibition
Exhibition
The Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference, Awards & Exhibition offers delegates the opportunity to experience the latest products and services available in your sector. We welcome exhibitors from across the international tanker industry to bring you face-to-face engagement with suppliers offering solutions and technological developments to suit your needs.
Your exhibitor package includes the following:
- 3 x 2m stand space
- Table and chairs
- Access to electricity
- Entry on the delegate handbook floorplan
- Free upload of technical white paper on Riviera’s Maritime Knowledge Bank
- A minimum of 3 networking sessions in the exhibition area
If you are interested in exhibiting at this event, please contact Paul Dowling, Brand Manager, at paul.dowling@rivieramm.com
Exhibitors confirmed to date:
Castor Marine
DNV GL
UniSea
Yara Marine Technologies
Tickets
Tickets
Full delegate ticket - €1,850.00 + VAT
Gala dinner & awards ticket - €195.00 + VAT (intended for partners and guests)
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Delegate package includes:
• Access to our live conference sessions
• Delegate pack
• Coffees and refreshments
• Lunches
• Gala dinner & awards
Enhance your company’s presence
For sales enquiries, please contact:
Paul Dowling, Brand Manager, paul.dowling@rivieramm.com / +44 208 370 7014