08:00
Registration for Training
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will host its Industry-leading training course with the renowned expert in the bunkering industry Nigel Draffin (Author of 12 books on Bunkering). The course will consist of a morning and an afternoon session.
This course will cover the reasons for promoting alternative fuels, the reality of what is available and a description of each fuel type. It will discuss the current situation with regard to the uptake of the fuels. It will examine the methods of production, transport, storage and distribution of the fuels together with the existing regulations.
Further sessions will then look at the issues with storage, measurement of quality and quantity, the introduction of synthetic fuels and the overall economics.
The last session will try to look ahead and predict the likely growth path.
The course will use data from the most recent publications and will be led by a member of the IBIA technical and Alternative fuels working groups.
Professor’s details
NIGEL DRAFFIN Served at sea with Shell from 1966, coming ashore in 1979 working in New Building, Research and Operations departments. In 1996 he moved to Bunker broking first at Gibsons then at LQM Petroleum Services where he was Technical Manager before retiring in 2015.
He has sailed on and supervised the construction and operation of bulk carriers, oil tankers and gas carriers. He has acted as a consultant on technical issues for over 22 years. He given expert opinions and is a supporting member of LMAA. A founder member of the International Bunker Industry Association, serving on its board and as Chairman in 2012. He is a member of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights.
He is the course director of the Petrospot bunkering courses and a regular presenter at bunker conferences. He has written 12 books on Bunkering and Shipping published by Petrospot.
9:15
Introduction
9:20
Why alternative fuels?
9:40
Reality
10:00
The fuels
10:35
Coffee break
10:55
Uptake
11:10
Production
11:30
Transport and distribution
11:50
Delivery
12:15
Lunch
13:15
Regulations (IGC, IGF)
13:25
Fuel storage
13:55
Quantity and quality
14:25
Synthetic fuels
14:40
Coffee break
15:10
Economics
15:45
Predictions
16:10
Certificates and close
16:30
End of course
8:00
Registration and Welcome Coffees
9:00
Welcome Address
Tahra Sergeant, Regional Manager (Africa), IBIA
Anna Stefanou, Finance & Credit Manager, PMG Holding
Thomas Sullivan, Conference Chairman, Seatrans
9:30
Keynote speeches
Hon Miriam Dalli, Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise
Hon Aaron Farrugia, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects
10:15 - 11:15
Session One: New Regional Dynamics
Geopolitical events in recent months have created a massive disruption in global oil, shipping and bunker markets. The panel will discuss these short- and long-term impacts and how they have been particularly destabilizing to Turkey, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
Presenters and Panellists:
Moderator: Jack Jordan, Managing Editor, Ship & Bunker
Taha Karakan, Physical Manager, PSTV Energy DMCC | Bunker One
Davide Anghinoni, Senior Trader, Bunker Desk, Saras Trading
Michael Malamen, Head of Sales and Trading, PMG Holding
Irene Notias, Country Manager - Greek Office, Sing Fuels Pte Ltd
Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, Chairman, Malta Maritime Forum
Kenneth Dam, Global Head of Bunkering, TFG Marine
11:15
Networking Coffee Break
11:45
Session Two: Clean Shipping & Decarbonisation - The Proposed Mediterranean Emission Control Area (ECA) and Shipping's Decarbonisation Goals
The panel will discuss the Mediterranean ECA proposal that is currently being considered by IMO and its obvious impact on the regional bunker industry. In addition, progress towards IMO’s 2030 and 2050 goals and likely further regulation will be evaluated.
Presenters and Panellists:
Moderator: Nigel Draffin, Author & Bunkering Consultant
John Ghio, CEO & Captain of the Port, Port of Gibraltar
Franck Lauwers, Programme Officer (Prevention), REMPEC
Ilyas Muhammad, Senior Business Development Manager, A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
13:15
Networking Lunch Break
14:15
Session Three: Alternative Fuels
The need to reduce emissions of air pollutants like SOx and NOx has already been driving the industry toward new types of cleaner-burning fuels. Going forward, the decarbonisation drive will have an even bigger impact. Which alternative fuels are currently in favour? How long will LNG remain part of the picture? When will we see the first large zero-carbon cargo ships, and how long will it take for these ships to become the majority? Join industry experts introducing what we should expect in the years ahead, how the new fuels will work in engines and what preparation needs to be done for the zero-carbon transition.
Presenters and Panellists:
Moderator: Jonah Sweeney, Marine Fuel Reporter / Analyst, Argus
Guido Cardullo, Head of Business Development, Fratelli Cosulich Spa
Nigel Draffin, Author & Bunkering Consultant
Mark Smith, Loss Prevention Executive, The North of England P&I Association Limited
Peter Taylor, EMEA head of Macquarie Commodities Trading, Macquarie
15:45
Networking Coffee Break
16:15
Session Four: Financing the Marine Industry and price mechanism for current and future fuels
The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the EU’s policy to combat climate change and its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 2023 will see the ETS introduced for Carbon emissions from shipping. What will happen and when? How will this impact shipping? How will it impact Bunkering? What future carbon credits, levies and taxes will we see? What is the role of Carbon Offsets in this environment?
Presenters and Panellists:
Moderator: Anna Stefanou, Finance Manager, PMG HOLDING
John Philips, Director/Consultant – Awyr Las Ltd
Kamel Moris, Fim Bank
Jonah Sweeney, Marine fuel reporter/analyst, Argus
17:45
End of Day One Conferencing
20:30 - 23:30
Gala Dinner Reception
9:30
Session Five: Regional Focus - Bunker Business in Malta
Presenters and Panellists:
Moderator: Thomas Sullivan, Conference Chairman, Seatrans
Pippo Pandolfino, CEO, Valletta Bunkers Ltd
Cornelia Zammit German, Ceo, Falzon Group
Peter Taylor, Head of Macquarie office, Macquaire Trading
Tasos Altounis, Termoil
11:00
Networking Coffee Break
11:00
Session Six: Bunker Quality - How is it evolving?
Presenters and Panellists:
Moderator: Danny Chua, Senior Partner, JTJB
Charlotte Rojgaard, Global Head of Marine Fuel Services, Bureau Veritas, VeriFuel
Walter Dekkers, Technical consultant fuel & bunkers, Van Ameyde Marine
Colin Holloway, Global Head - Technical, Cockett Marine Oil DMCC
Chris Turner, Manager Bunker Quality and Claims, Integr8
Closing remarks
12:30
Networking Lunch Break
14:00 - 16:30