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The 35th International Bunker Conference
2-4 April 2014, Copenhagen
2015 IN A FLASH!
The 35th International Bunker Conference (IBC) will meet in Copenhagen 2-4 April 2014. BI Norwegian Business School is proud to confirm that IBC 2014 is supported by the industry and has remained a proactive forum since its introduction in 1979.
The headline of IBC 2014 is “2015 in a flash!” and at the conference you will get in-depth presentations of papers on issues of importance to the international bunker industry.
Our main asset is a close cooperation with industrial partners such as oil companies, ship owners and class, and our priority is to deliver quality-based subject content and a network for IBC delegates. Welcome to IBC 2014 in Copenhagen!
WE WISH TO THANK THIS YEAR’S PROGRAMME COMMITTEE:
Fritz J. Fredriksen, DNV Petroleum Services and Chairman of the Committee, John Stirling, World Fuel Services, Terje W. Cook, Grieg Star Shipping, Carolyn Comer, Shell Trading – Marine Fuels, Per A. Brinchmann, Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, Claus Kesting, J. Lauritzen, Morten Lund, BI Norwegian Business3
“The most positive aspect of IBC 2013 was highly experienced speakers! The networking was really good – good opportunity to meet colleagues from the industry.”
Søren Mikkelsen, Bunker Trader, A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd., Denmark
“The most positive aspect of IBC 2013 was meeting clients and lobbying.”
Anna-Maria Karakasi, Bunker Trader, Aegean Marine Petroleum, Greece
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The conference targets oil companies, ship owners and ship managers, operators, charterers, shipbrokers, bunker suppliers, bunker brokers and bunker traders, agents, classification societies, surveyors and adjusters, shipyards, ship designers and suppliers to ship yards, shipping banks and investment banks, testing companies, terminal and barge operators, Insurance companies, Hull & Machinery underwriters, P & I clubs, Insurance brokers, Law firms, In-house legal departments, defence clubs, media, maritime institutions, maritime schools and universities and international, national and regional authorities.
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL
A one day dive into distillate challenges 0900-1500 at Scandic Sydhaven
DNVPS are pleased to invite for a power session on distillates. Through this one day focus on distillates we will look into the expected drivers for demand and what the risk may be operating on distillate fuels.
Charlotte Røjgaard, Technical Director, DNVPS will be the main lecturer in this course. Geir Lærum from Alfa Laval will provide a session on treatment of distillate fuels.
Who should attend? Ship operators, fuel procurement, technical superintendents, vessel managers, and any involved with the purchase and use of bunker fuel to vessels.
Price: IBC participants USD 200. Non IBC participants USD 400.
The fee includes course material and lunch. Course participants will be invoiced separately. For more information, see www.bunkerconference.com
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WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL
Barge visit and live demonstration of mass flow meters 16.00 - 18.00 hrs
Bus pick up at Scandic Hotel Copenhagen at 15.30. Bus returns to the hotel at 18.30.
We are pleased to invite you to attend a live demonstration of mass flow meters by OW Bunker. The role that mass flow meters can play in driving up standards in the bunker industry is an important issue and IBC will en-courage all conference participants to take advantage of this rare opportunity to see a mass flow meter in action.
Buffet and drinks will be provided.
Welcome Reception and Bunker Corner at Scandic Copenhagen Hotel 19.30 - 24.00 hrs
We invite all delegates to a Welcome Reception at the conference hotel. Here you will get the opportunity to meet new and already well known bunker friends. Tapas and assorted beverages will be served. After the Welcome Reception we invite all delegates to round off the evening with a night cap in the lounge bar at the hotel.
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
09:00 How the shipping industry deals with the climate and environmental challenges
Jan Fritz Hansen, Deputy Director General, Danish Shipowners’ Association
2015 in a flash – maybe?
Robin Meech, Managing Director, Marine and Energy Consulting
The Conundrum: How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse
David Owen, author, “The Conundrum”
10:40 Networking Break
11:10 The Goldilocks Dilemma – 2015 brings difficult choices for Shippers
Chris Midgley, General Manager Oil Markets Analysis, Shell International Petroleum Company
Distillates – Availability and supply/demand impact
Søren Christian Meyer, Vice President, Physical Division, O.W. Bunker & Trading A/S
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13:20 Preparing infrastructure for changing bunker specifications
Jos Steeman, Managing Director, Vopak Oil Rotterdam B.V.
Marine Fuel Measurement Challenges and Technological Solutions
Steve Walker, Global Field Engineering Services Manager, ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants
Potential gas oil challenges
Charlotte Røjgaard, Group Technical Director, DNV Petroleum Services
ISO 8217, keeping up the pace with future fuels
Monique Vermeire, Fuels Technologist, Chevron
15:20 Networking Break
15:50 Operation on low sulphur fuels
Kjeld Aabo, Director, Customer support, Promotion and Sales, Marine low speed, MAN Diesel & Turbo
Distillate operation expectations, based on experience
Torbjørn Lie, Senior Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Ship Power
16:45 End of programme Thursday
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
Dinner and Bunker Corner at The Train Workshop (Lokomotivværkstedet) 19.30-24.00hrs
Bus transportation from Scandic Copenhagen approximately 19.00. Return to hotel 23.00 and 24.00.
We welcome you to a three course seated dinner at The Train Workshop. After dinner all delegates are invited to Bunker Corner bar event in the lounge at The Train Workshop to round off the evening.
Raise your brand name at IBC 2014
There are various ways you may market your company or contribute as a sponsor in connection with IBC 2014 in Copenhagen. We welcome you to contact us at event@bi.no or visit www.bunkerconference.com for further information and details.
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FRIDAY 4 APRIL
09:00 Update from MEPC in London
Unni Einemo, Managing Editor, Petromedia Corp., reports from MEPC.
CIMAC Guidance on Sulphur
Bob Thornton, Marine Technical Director, World Fuel Services Corporation
Robust enforcement – in our shared interest
Roger Strevens, Vice President, Global Head of Environment, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
10:45 How Rotterdam deals with the bunker market – a close look at the sector wide approach
Ronald Backers, Senior Business Developer Liquid Bulk, Port of Rotterdam
The concept of “waste” in the EU Waste Directive
Johannes Grove Nielsen, Partner, Bech-Bruun
SOx Exhaust Gas Cleaning system approval
Håkon Bjørn Thoresen, Principal Approval Engineer, Machinery, DNV GL - Maritime Oil & Gas
SOx scrubber project Ficaria Seaways – Installation challenges and results
Jesper Arvidsson, Low Speed Engineering / Operation Dept., MAN Diesel & Turbo
Bunker Price Risk Management
Dennis Lysemose Andersen, Senior Oil Risk Manager, Global Risk Management
13:00 Networking Lunch
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Date: 2-4 April 2014
Venue:
Scandic Copenhagen Hotel Vester Soegade 6
1601 Copenhagen Denmark
Phone: +45 33 14 35 35
Hotel e-mail: copenhagen@scandichotels.com
Accommodation:
There is a limited number of rooms available for guests at Scandic Copenhagen Hotel. Accommodation is not included in the conference fee.
Conference fee: NOK 11
450,-Incl. access to conference sessions and documentation as well as meals and refreshments stated in the programme. Participants with joint registrations will get a group discount.