May 06 - 08, 2025
| Hilton Amsterdam
Conference Day One - 15th May 2024
Main Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:30 am - 8:40 am
WELCOME SPEECH AND CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
8:40 am - 9:15 am
PRESENTATION: Guide to Regulation – How to Evaluate if we are On Track for IMO30 and IMO50
Regulation is the largest driver of industry decarbonisation, with the pivotal benchmarks laid out in IMO30 and IMO50 requiring extensive planning and strategic investment to be met. While these targets are well-recognised, achieving them is where the difficulty lies, as there is a need for a forward-looking perspective to be successful. This presentation will give a cohesive outline of these regulations, highlighting any new developments, and how we can evaluate if we are successfully tracking towards the targets laid out.
9:15 am - 9:55 am
PANEL: Cruise Operators Future Outlook on the Alternatives and their Viability
Mark Bell -
General Manager,
SGMF
Stuart Carpenter - Senior Director, LNG Implementation, Carnival Corp.
Michele Francioni - Senior Vice President, MSC Cruises
Lana Piterova - Fuel Procurement Manager | Global Fuel Sourcing and Operations, Royal Caribbean Group
Stuart Carpenter - Senior Director, LNG Implementation, Carnival Corp.
Michele Francioni - Senior Vice President, MSC Cruises
In response to strict industry regulation, the maritime sector is actively exploring alternative fuels to achieve emissions reduction goals. While some pioneers have successfully tested these options, many shipowners remain cautious about their readiness and the optimal transition time. This panel will delve into various cruise operators' perspectives on the practicality and viability of fuels such as Ammonia, Methanol, Hydrogen, Biofuels and other emerging options. Drawing from their hands-on experiences, the panellists will assess critical factors, including pricing, availability, infrastructure development, technological readiness, and regulatory implications, all of which influence the global adoption readiness within the industry.
Lana Piterova
Fuel Procurement Manager | Global Fuel Sourcing and OperationsRoyal Caribbean Group
9:55 am - 10:25 am
PRESENTATION
This session is reserved for Total Energies
10:25 am - 10:45 am
MORNING BREAK AND NETWORKING
10:45 am - 11:20 am
PRESENTATION: FUELBOSS – Building and Scaling a Global Industry Platform for LNG Bunkering of Ships
Martin Wold -
Principal Consultant,
DNV GL
Martin Wold - Principal Consultant, DNV Maritime
11:20 am - 11:50 am
PRESENTATION: The Question of Ammonia – Provision on a Global Scale
When we talk about ‘alternative fuels’ Ammonia is one option that many have invested time, and money into as a viable option for the propulsion of their ships. But as with many newer alternatives that have come to light there is a question of the scale of provision when looking at viability to individual organisations. This presentation will highlight how the supply of Ammonia is in its current state and look at how this will grow in the future too. We will delve into the global market and how, through collaboration, there can be new regional opportunities.
11:50 am - 12:25 pm
PRESENTATION with Q&A: LNG’s Trajectory to Net Zero – Identifying Opportunities and Challenges.
Krishna Achuthanandam -
Head of Marine LNG Business Development - PCC, Cruise, I&C,
Shell
Krishna Achuthanandam - Head of Marine LNG Business Development - PCC, Cruise, I&C, Shell
12:25 pm - 12:55 pm
PRESENTATION: Decarbonisation - The Future Fuel Engine Road Map and Carbon Reduction Technologies
Frank Harteveld -
General manager – Sales and Strategic Development,
Wärtsilä
12:55 pm - 1:55 pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING
Stream Sessions
STREAM A - MAXIMISING LNG INVESTMENTS
STREAM A
1:55 pm - 2:30 pm PRESENTATION: Redefining LNG as a Fuel in Transition with Methane Slip Research Insights Ian Aitchison - Communications Director, SEA-LNGMichele Francioni - Senior Vice President, MSC Cruises
Michele Francioni - Senior Vice President, MSC Cruises
We often hear LNG being referred to as a ‘transition fuel’ but we want to redefine this as a fuel in transition. LNG may not be the only option, but for many LNG will be the key source for future fuelling of our ships. Through discussion of recent Methane slip research insights, we will define how LNG can be successful in the future, with the adaption of our approach.
STREAM A
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm PRESENTATION: Using Biofuels to meet the needs of 2035 and BeyondAs emissions reduction targets become more ambitious over time, the need to explore bio/e/synthetic LNG becomes more important, and there is a chance they will be necessary to meet these targets. While LNG is a carbon-reducing fuel, there is a spotlight on its counterparts, in aiding the industry reach the targets at a faster rate. This session will dive into the viability of these fuels, and how we can utilise the investments already made in infrastructure and technology to support a quick transition.
STREAM B - REINVENTING A MULTI-FUEL FUTURE
STREAM B
1:55 pm - 2:30 pm PRESENTATION: How a Port Can Prepare Itself for a Multi-Fuel Future Cees Boon - Sector Coordinator Harbour Master Policy Department, Port of RotterdamWith the discussion on future fuels is gaining momentum, many key stakeholders have invested already. Ports play a pivotal role in this transition and can support the industry greatly through proactive preparation of changes to come. This presentation aims to delve into how we can prepare for this change and be positioned at the forefront to facilitate and encourage investment into a sustainable future for the industry.
STREAM B
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm PRESENTATION: A Future View on Bunker Ship Design Malte Dabbert - Business Development Manager, Anthony Veder
Main Agenda
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
AFTERNOON BREAK AND NETWORKING
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
PRESENTATION
This session is reserved for Rotoboost
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
PRESENTATION: Trends In LNG Uptake – Is Increasing Uptake Reflective of the Benefits and What Key Challenges Need Addressing
Steve Esau -
Chief Operating Officer,
SEA-LNG
Steve Esau - Chief Operating Officer, SEA-LNG
We have seen an increase in the uptake of LNG in recent years, and in this session, we aim to look at this trend and what we can learn from it. As the industry is acting to combat the emissions it contributes globally, it is clear that LNG is a fuel of choice for many. Whilst the pattern is clear, it is important to evaluate if this is reflective of the most viable option and compare it to different approaches. As we navigate the evolving landscape of LNG in marine applications, the presentation will shed light on the challenges that demand strategic attention for the sustainable growth of LNG as a marine fuel.
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
PRESENTATION: Refuelling the Largest LNG Cruise Ship in the World
Matt Richardson -
Global Business Development Manager, Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure,
Trelleborg Fluid Handling Solutions
Matt Richardson
Global Business Development Manager, Trelleborg Marine and InfrastructureTrelleborg Fluid Handling Solutions
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
CHARTERERS PANEL: How Can we Reach Our Supply Chain Sustainability Targets Through Cleaner Shipping Options?
Cem Ugur -
Director Shipping,
Tata Steel Group
Not only are we as an industry looking to reduce emissions, and decarbonise, but every organisation is looking at how they can meet individual emissions targets and be more sustainably responsible. Large businesses that use a high level of shipping are increasingly looking to their shipping emissions and trying to find ways of being more sustainable in this area, and how we as ship owners choose to fuel our ships, can make a big impact on whether a charterer would be willing to use these ships.
This panel discussion will bring together shipping and sustainability leaders from these companies to discuss the future of sustainable shipping and what their expectations are. The panellists will discuss the challenges and opportunities of reducing emissions from shipping and the role that companies can play in driving the transition.
