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Hamburg Pilots' Choir
HAMBURG PILOTS’ CHOIR ANNUAL CONCERT 2019 Friday 25 October 2019 at 1900

According to Captain Dieter Wulf, the Hamburg Pilots’ Choir will perform their Annual…

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Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50%-sulphur marine fuel
Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50%-sulphur marine fuel

A number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organisations have worked…

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The latest news from IMO

We provide here a summary of some of the news received from the excellent IMO Media…

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The electric ferry Ellen
The longest passage with an electric ferry has taken place in Denmark

The electric ferry Ellen has made her maiden voyage between Søby and Fynshav, south…

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A new harbour for São Miguel (Azores)
A new harbour for São Miguel (Azores)

On the island of São Miguel, in the Azores, a new harbour has been built by the local…

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20% off Women in Shipping Summit (10-11 September, London) for IHMA Members
Mary Ward House Conference & Exhibition Centre, London

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

VIEW FULL SPEAKER LINE-UP

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

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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.

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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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20% off Smart Ports Summit Asia, (17 September, Singapore) for IHMA members
Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore
smart ports summit asia

There is a 20% discount available for IHMA members attending the Smart Ports Summit Asia, 17 September 2019, Singapore.

The following information is provided by the conference organiser:

How should ports leverage opportunities for development to ensure effective and sustainable results?

Join the key industry stakeholders at the Novotel Clarke Quay in Singapore for the Smart Ports Summit Asia to discuss how to integrate smarter operations across port and terminal activity and look at real-life examples of ports transforming from bottlenecks into the digital nexus of the supply chain.

IHMA members can save 20% on the standard rate by using an exclusive VIP code FKT3652IHMA at checkout online: http://bit.ly/SPSA-book.

What’s on the agenda?

The summit will showcase terminal operator and port authority strategy, and discuss how this is being shaped by evolving global patterns and shifting client demands. Find out what a successful digital strategy should look like, how this is led from the top, and how the business case for innovation is best made. To see the full agenda, please visit: http://bit.ly/SPSA-agenda.

The stellar speaker line-up will feature experts including: 

  • Michael Bergmann, President, Comité International Radio-Maritime
  • Mikael Lind, Research Manager, Sustainable Transports, RISE Victoria
  • Okan Duru, Assistant Professor, Programme Director, Nanyang Technological University Singapore
  • Marco Neelson, CEO, Port of Tanjung Pelepas

The up-to-date speaking faculty is available at http://bit.ly/SPSA-speakers.  

Pair the summit with the Shipping2030 Asia conference (18-19 September, Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore) to meet 250 marine shipping professionals, and gain strategic knowledge and practical tools for long-term growth through wider blue economy and circularity, business model innovation, adding value, digital platforms, culture of innovation, increasing your competitiveness and resilience to change.

Those attending Shipping2030 Asia will have unlimited access to Global Liner Shipping Asia conference and its networking opportunities at no extra cost.

Registration options and package discounts:

1. Register by 19 July to claim £200 off your place in addition to the IHMA discount.   

2. Smart Ports Summit Asia is part of the Shipping Transformation Asia series – attend four events, taking place at the Novotel Clarke Quay over three days. For more information and to save 20% on your all-access pass, please go to: http://bit.ly/ShippingTransformation.  

3. To book only Smart Ports Summit and Shipping2030 Asia, please click here and use code FKT3652IHMA to save 20%.

4. Attend as a group to save 50% on the third and subsequent bookings. The standard rate is £799 + VAT (if applicable).

If you have questions about the event or registration process, please email maritime@knect365.com or call +44 (0) 20 7017 5511.

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Ports & Terminals Insurance Seminar: An agenda designed for Port Operators by Ports Operators
Bonhill House, London, UK
Ports & Terminals Insurance Seminar

You are invited to attend the Lloyd's Maritime Academy Ports & Terminals Insurance Seminar between 11-12 June, London.  

This two day seminar offers a complete guide to assessing what claims a port is liable for and how to handle risks and insurance. The agenda has been specifically written for ports and terminals operators. All of the attendees will be able to claim CPD points and will leave with a thorough understanding of the insurance market through expert presentations from underwriters, solicitors and legal counsel.

20% Discount

All IHMA members will receive an exclusive 20% discount. To claim your discount please quote FKT3572IHMA when booking, or follow the links in the email, and the discount will automatically be applied. 

The agenda has been specifically tailored for the challenges and insurance considerations which port and terminal operators are facing today. Through interactive formats, case studies and Q&A sessions, our experts will guide you through the market, insurance processes and how to asses new risks such as cyber security, environmental regulations and extreme weather affects on ports. 

Key areas which will be covered include:

  • Understanding the insurance market
  • Cyber Security - How big is the risk?
  • Interactive Sessions: port disruption, harbourmaster negligence and infrastructural damage
  • Answering the big questions: What is good insurance? What evidence is needed? Who are the 3rd parties and what can they hold operators liable for?
  • What is the best approach for insuring your port post 2020?
Book in one of three easy ways:

Register online | Email: maritime@KNect365.com | +44(0)20 7017 5511

Please use VIP code FKT3572IHMA when registering to benefit from your 30% discount

Attendees will be able to claim CPD points>>

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Shipping2030 Europe, (20 - 21 March 2019, Copenhagen)
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Shipping 2030

There is a 20% discount available for IHMA members attending the Shipping2030 Europe conference, 20-21 March, Copenhagen.
The following information is provided by the conference organiser:
Co-located with Green Ship Technology, Shipping2030 Europe (20 – 21 March 2019, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen) will bring together 300+ global maritime professionals from across the industry to discuss all things digital and how to achieve excellence with the use of new technologies,processes and strategies.
More information about the event: http://bit.ly/Shipping2030-IHMA.

As a member of IHMA, you can receive an exclusive discount of 20% on the standard rate. To claim the offer, use VIP code FKT3545IHMA at checkout:

http://bit.ly/BookShipping2030-IHMA.

Agenda highlights:

  • Gain the latest updates from the cutting-edge innovators in practical case studies on: Autonomous shipping, digital twinning, connectivity and satcom solutions, IoT, cybersecurity and performance monitoring.
  • Maximise your strategic planning with insight from expert panels discussing: Digitalisation ROI and financing, fostering a culture of innovation, supply chain optimisation, new workforce demands.

Download the full agenda: http://bit.ly/AgendaShipping2030-IHMA
Key speakers for 2019 include:

  • K D Adamson, Futurist & CEO, Futurenautics
  • Peter Schrøder, CDO, Maersk Tankers
  • Inge André Sandvik, CDO, Wilhelmsen Group
  • Deanna MacDonald, CEO & Co-Founder, BLOC
  • Aron Sørensen, Head of Maritime Technology & Regulation, BIMCO
  • Tommy Olofsen, Chief Commercial Officer & Deputy CEO, OSM Maritime Group
  • Annika Elfström, Head of Digital Transformation Lab, Stena AB
  • Christopher Rex, Head of Innovation, Danish Ship Finance
  • Leif Arne Strømmen, Vice President Innovation, G2 Ocean

View all the confirmed speakers: http://bit.ly/Shipping2030Speakers-IHMA.

New this year: Sustainable Ports Summit

(22 March 2019, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen)
Discuss how ports are rising to the challenge in terms of the infrastructure and services provided, the proactive measures many ports are taking to limit harmful emissions, while protecting the marine environment from potentially harmful discharges and bioinvasions.

Key topics include: bunkering for a multi-fuel future, ship to shore power supply, and local response to air quality concerns.

Keynote speaker announced: Patrick Verhoeven, World Port Sustainability Program Coordinator & Managing Director, International Association of Ports and Harbours

See the full summit agenda and up-to-date speaker line-up: http://bit.ly/AgendaSPS-IHMA.

Additional discounts:

  1. Group bookings: the third and subsequently registered delegates save 50% on the standard rate.
  2. Shippers and shipowners can attend for free as VIP guests.

To apply for your complimentary pass, please visit http://bit.ly/Shipping2030VIP-IHMA.

Register today at http://bit.ly/BookShipping2030-IHMA or contact us for additional information or assistance with booking your tickets.

E.: maritime@knect365.com

T.: +44 (0) 20 7017 5511

Maritime Events
Smart Ports Summit, 19 – 20 February 2019, London
Hilton Canary Wharf Hotel in London

We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Smart Ports Summit, taking place from 19 to 20 February 2019 at the Hilton Canary Wharf Hotel in London. This two-day summit will bring together key stakeholders from the entire supply chain to discuss how to integrate smarter operations across port and terminal activity, looking at all types of ports – from containers, tankers and dry cargo to passenger and crew facilities.
As a member of IHMA, you are entitled to an exclusive discount of 20% on the standard rate. To claim your discount, use VIP code FKT3566IHMA at checkout.

Register here: http://bit.ly/SmartPortsbook-IHMA

Learn more about the event: http://bit.ly/SmartPorts-IHMA

Highlights from the agenda:

  • The drivers behind change and the biggest challenges ahead to digitalise ports
  • How to determine business critical processes that require digital applications
  • Adopting AI and predictive analytics to improve information flow
  • Specific challenges around container terminals, passenger ship ports and tanker terminals
  • Working towards optimising the supply chain and potential integration strategies
  • The latest cyber security threats and how to mitigate these risks
  • What will the port of the future look like and how will it impact and benefit other stakeholders
  • And plenty more

Download the agenda: http://bit.ly/SmartPortsagenda-IHMA

Key speakers for 2019 include:

  • Anton Rhodes, Project Officer, IMO
  • Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports Association
  • Sven Daniels, Director IT, Hamburg Port Consulting
  • Johan Gahstrom, Senior Marine Manager, Intertanko
  • Yoss Leclerc, Port Operations, Quebec Port Authority
  • Monica Swanson, Business Manager Digital Development, Port of Rotterdam

Meet all the speakers: http://bit.ly/SmartPortsSpeakers-IHMA

Additional discounts:

  1. Port authorities and terminal operators: 50% off the standard rate (paying only £799 + VAT)
  2. Shippers and shipowners can attend for free as VIP guests. For more information, please email Ellen at ellen.minshull@knect365.com.
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Hamburg Pilots' Choir HAMBURG PILOTS’ CHOIR ANNUAL CONCERT 2019 Friday 25 October 2019 at 1900

According to Captain Dieter Wulf, the Hamburg Pilots’ Choir will perform their Annual concert in St Ansgar’s Church / Kleiner Michel in… FIND OUT MORE

Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50%-sulphur marine fuel Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50%-sulphur marine fuel

A number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organisations have worked together to produce Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use… FIND OUT MORE

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Hamburg Pilots' Choir
HAMBURG PILOTS’ CHOIR ANNUAL CONCERT 2019 Friday 25 October 2019 at 1900

According to Captain Dieter Wulf, the Hamburg Pilots’ Choir will perform their Annual concert in St Ansgar’s Church / Kleiner Michel in Michaelisstrasse 5 Hamburg (S-Bahnhof Stadhausbrucke) on Friday 25 October 2019 at 1900.

It is understood that tickets cost €12,00

Further details may be found at: www.hamburger-lotsenchor.de

The event’s poster is provided by the nearby pdf here.

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Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50%-sulphur marine fuel
Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50%-sulphur marine fuel

A number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organisations have worked together to produce Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% sulphur marine fuel. These organisations are listed below at ⸸.

The document was released on behalf of the Oil Companies’ International Marine Forum (OCIMF) on 20 August, is available at no charge and can be found here on the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) website:

https://ibia.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Joint-Industry-Guidance-on-the-supply-and-use-of-0.50-sulphur-marine-fuel-1.pdf

This publication has been developed by experts from across shipping, refining, supply and testing of marine fuels.

It is understood that the publication is designed to provide guidance for stakeholders across the marine fuels and shipping industries, from fuel blenders and suppliers to end users.

Here are presented (a) the specific safety and operational issues relating to the supply and use of max. 0.50%-sulphur fuels, (b) an overview of fuel quality principles, and (c) the controls that should be put in place to ensure that safety issues are identified, prevented and/or mitigated.

The document addresses issues such as fuel compatibility, fuel stability, and fuel handling and storage, and contains a comprehensive review of existing operational factors that can affect safety.

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