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IHMA members can save 20% on their registration for Salvage & Wreck Removal conference, 4 – 5 December 2019, London.
The following information is provided by the conference organiser:
Kick off the festive season by attending the biggest salvage industry event of the year – Salvage & Wreck Removal conference (4 – 5 December 2019, London) – meet all the key industry stakeholders, and discuss legal and insurance issues, examine recent casualty operations and incidents, and focus on the future of salvage, new ways of working and emerging technology.
Use IHMA’s exclusive VIP code FKT3652IHMA at the checkout to save 20% on your place: http://bit.ly/36knRBO.
What’s on agenda
Casualty management case studies:
- Hear how the ‘MSC Zoe’ incident was managed with Jason Bennett, Director EMEA, Ardent and Joram Bootsma, Project Manager, Deep BV
- Understand the legal implications of the ‘Sanchi’ with Andrew Chamberlain, Partner, HFW, Victor Fenwick, Legal Director, HFW and Paul Walton, Shipping Technical Director, LOC
Dealing with the risks of salvage in a war zone:
Find out how to effectively manage the risks in the Straits of Hormuz and other hot spots – presentations by Helene Peter-Davies, Partner, MFB Solicitors and Jim Scorer, Secretary General, International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA).
New approaches to wreck removal:
Use of Quantitative Risk Assessment for assessing wreck removal with Sam Kendall-Marsden, Director of Claims, The Standard Club and Pieter Lageweg, Risk Engineer/Managing Director, CL Risk Solutions.
See the full agenda and speaker line-up to date: http://bit.ly/2N0Z9ir.
Networking Dinner
As part of Global Marine Casualties Week, Salvage & Wreck Removal will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with 300+ industry professionals while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere, superb three-course meal with a great selection of drinks. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2WppauT. Register now
Places are filling up fast so secure yours while you still can. Use code FKT3652IHMA to save 20%: http://bit.ly/36knRBO.
If you have questions about the event or registration process, please email event organisers at viktoriia.derkach@knect365.com.
19-20 November 2019 | Fira Barcelona Gran Via | Smart City Expo World Congress
Ports are having to react quickly to changes in the shipping supply chain. With lots of mergers and acquisitions in the container industry, and increased growth in the cruise sector, there is steep competition to attract vessels, particularly on popular trade and tourist routes.
In the current climate ports are in an arms race to optimise their offering, increase the number of vessels they can turn around through transparent, efficient systems, and provide facilities for mega ships.
This year Smart Ports Summit Barcelona will be launching at the Smart City World Expo between 19-20 November 2019. Run in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, the conference will be a meeting point for the entire supply chain to address topics around optimisation of operations and long-term integration of technologies enhancing existing processes and networks.
View the full agenda: http://bit.ly/2InLyim
Join an unparalleled speaker faculty; consisting of major shipping companies, terminals, port authorities and associations to find out how digital ports are becoming a reality through collaboration.
- Lionel Chatelet, VP IT Transformation - Managing Director, CMA CGM
- Chantal Gouka, Digital Lead, Port of Rotterdam
- Piet Opstaele, Innovation Lead, Port of Antwerp
- Jordi Torrent, Strategy Manager, Port of Barcelona
- Eduard de Visser, Director Strategy & Innovation, Port of Amsterdam
- Iris Scheel, Head of Corporate Functions, Member of the Executive Board, Hamburg Port Authority
- Sergio Alda, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
- Santiago Garcia-Mila, President, International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)
Make sure you are involved with delivering the ports of the future. Secure your place at the Smart Ports Summit Barcelona today.
As a member of the IHMA you are entitled to a 20% discount.
All tickets give contain a free access pass to the exhibition area of the Smart City Expo World Congress.
How to claim your discount:
- Contact: Roxanna.Kashfi@informa.com and quote your VIP code: FKT3659IHMA
- Call: Roxanna on +44(0)20 7017 7161
Book online: http://bit.ly/2VhRPBl
IHMA is pleased to announce that Alex Mc Intosh, Marine Manager, Aberdeen Harbour Board, will represent the Association at the Women in Shipping Summit, 10-11 September 2019, London. Furthermore, there is a 20% discount available for IHMA members attending the Summit.
The following information is provided by the conference organiser:
Winds of change within the maritime industry have seen the women's movement improve shipping. The wave of equality may not be perfect, but through embracing the talent and value of women, the industry has become more innovative and more open to change. But understanding the challenges women face and acknowledging the value they can provide is only the start. Focused on topics from empowerment to action, the Women in Shipping Summit t is built around the unique challenges women face, acknowledging the value they provide and taking your next steps. Shaping thoughts, empowering leadership, and helping to progress your career.
The summit will feature a line-up of some of the most impressive names in shipping, both men and women who will tell the story of their journey through the industry to inspire and empower your personal career development plans. Speaker line-up includes:
- Jaz O’Hara, Founder, The Worldwide Tribe
- Magda Kopczynska, Director for Innovative and Sustainable Mobility, European Commission Directorate General for Mobility and Transport
- Sue Probert, Chair, UN/CEFACT
- Helen Buni, Principal Programme Assistant, Technical Cooperation Division, IMO
- Katharina Stanzel, Managing Director, INTERTANKO
- Karin Orsel, CEO/Co-Chair, MF Shipping Group/Dutch Ship Owners Association
- Karin Orsel, CEO/Co-Chair, MF Shipping Group/Dutch Ship Owners Association
Key themes include:
- Challenging unconscious bias in day-to-day interactions: Are we glorifying aggressiveness?
- Maternity, return to work and working arrangements
- Finding your executive voice
- What women bring to the table: fight-or-flight vs tend-and-befriend
- Addressing women's health - advancements and resources
- Why men [should] promote women in shipping
- Attracting talent: Analysing our call to arms
- Digital transformation in shipping and opportunities for diversity
- Beyond gender – addressing the wider diversity challenge in shipping
Save 20%
As we are supporters of the event, you're entitled to a 20% saving! In addition to our early bird discount, which is available until Friday 2nd August. To claim, use VIP code FKT3628IHMA during registration or follow links in this email.
Limited capacity
Please note this event will sell out, currently we have less than 50 places left. Make sure you secure your place early to avoid disappointment.
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Latest News & Events
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)* Privatisation of key port of Tekirdag on the Sea of Marmara, TurkeyInvestments to improve efficiency and expand port capacity
IMO commits to further action on gender equalityMember States of the IMO have urged further firm action in coming years to advance gender equality throughout the maritime sector and reach a barrier-… FIND OUT MORE
Latest News & Events
Investments to improve efficiency and expand port capacity
Modernisation will help shift cargo from roads to shipping and railway
Turkey’s maritime industry is receiving a boost thanks to a new loan from the London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) of US$ 17.5 million to the operator of Tekirdag port on the Sea of Marmara. ICBC Turkey is providing an equal loan.
Ceyport Tekirdag Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi is operating the port under a 36-year concession granted by the Turkish privatisation authority last year (2018).
It is understood that the EBRD loan will partially finance the acquisition of operating rights, the modernisation of the port and the expansion of its capacity, to which the company has committed under the concession agreement.
Tekirdag port handles general cargo, dry and liquid bulk, containers and ro-ro vessels and serves industrial and agricultural production and trade in the region.
It is the only port in the western Marmara Sea that provides both ro-ro and rail-ferry services to the eastern Marmara region. Enhanced port infrastructure will play a key role in directing a larger share of cargo from roads towards railway and shipping lines, which are more environmentally friendly alternatives.
The port operator is a subsidiary of Cey Group, one of the largest logistics groups in Turkey, which also includes Ceynak Lojistik and the operators of Samsun port and Mesbas port located in the Mersin Free Zone.
Member States of the IMO have urged further firm action in coming years to advance gender equality throughout the maritime sector and reach a barrier-free environment, following a year of action to “empower women in the maritime community” – the World Maritime theme for 2019.
IMO Assembly adoption of resolution
The IMO Assembly, meeting for its 31st session from 25 November to 4 December adopted a resolution on Preserving the Legacy of the World Maritime Theme for 2019 and achieving a Barrier-Free Working Environment for Women in the Maritime Sector.
This resolution urges governments, maritime administrations and the industry to endeavour to reach a barrier-free environment for women, so that all women can participate fully, safely and without hindrance in the activities of the maritime community, including seafaring and shipbuilding activities.
Furthermore, the resolution notes testimony from women from across the various maritime industries which demonstrates that barriers and obstacles still exist at every level. Work towards gender equality, including the fostering of a safe environment for women in the maritime sector, remains incomplete and should continue to be pursued.
Governments, maritime administrations and the industry should consider ways to continuously identify and overcome existing constraints in all aspects of the maritime sector, in particular, in terms of recruitment, promotion, training, capacity-building and technical cooperation.