SESSIONS CONFERENCE DAY 1-03/12/2018 Registration & Coffee 08:30-09:15 Chair's Opening Remarks 09:15-09:30 IMO Keynote: Effective implementation of the BWM Convention 09:30-10:00 Moving towards global implementation and enforcement of the BWM convention; what are the expectations during this experience-building phase? Theofanis Karayannis - Head - Marine Biosafety, IMO Keynote: View from the Bridge A Shipowner Perspective on Implementation 10:00-10:30 Charles (Bud) Darr - Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs, MSC Cruises Morning Coffee and Networking 10:30-11:00 MEPC73 Takeaways: Mapping the global enforcement picture 11:00-11:45 Following October s MEPC73 meeting, the session explores how can we measure and enforce compliance consistently across port authorities going forward. Panellist: Theofanis Karayannis - Head - Marine Biosafety, IMO Exploring the role of International Flag States vs PSC in the BWM Convention 11:45-12:30 What will be the role of flag states as part of the implementation picture, beyond approving BWM plans? How will they interact with port states around compliance and enforcement? Leyla Miranda Olivos - Officer for Environmental Treaties - Department for the preservation of the marine environment, combating contamination and climate change, DIRINMAR - Chilean Navy Shipowner Q&A with the IMO and PSCs 12:30-13:30 Briefing A: Open exclusively for shipowners & operators, take the opportunity to ask about regulation, compliance and how it will affect your day to day operations. Theofanis Karayannis - Head - Marine Biosafety, IMO BWMS Market forecast 12:30-13:30 Briefing B: What are the dynamics impacting the BWMS market as we enter 2019? Navigating Changes in US BWM Regulations 13:30-14:30 Join us as we unpick the complex web of BWM regulations in the USA: Latest USCG guidelines and type approvals EPA VGP renewal Californian Marine Invasive Species Act (MISA) Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA) Join us as we unpick the complex web of BWM regulations in the USA: Testing & monitoring tech market overview 14:30-15:30 Your opportunity to explore the advantages and limitations of all the tools on the market to help demonstrate compliance; from handheld fluorometers to on-board testing kits. The legal implications of BWM regulation enforcement 16:00-16:30 Who is liable for ensuring compliance? What recourse might there be to challenge penalties or fines? What are the legal considerations around ballast related delays for owners, operators and charterers? Rob Collins - Partner, Clyde & Co BEMA who, what, why? 16:30-17:15 The BEMA initiative amongst BWM systems manufacturers marks a new era of industry collaboration. Here, some of the key players join us to discuss their intentions for the BEMA, the purpose of the association and their plans for the future. Mark Riggio - President, Ballastwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (BEMA) Chair's Closing Remarks 17:15-17:30 Networking Drinks Reception 17:30-19:00 Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:30-16:00
SCHEDULE CONFERENCE DAY 1-03/12/2018 TIME BRIEFING A: BRIEFING B: 08:00 08:30 - Registration & Coffee 08:30 - Registration & Coffee 09:00 09:30 - IMO Keynote: Effective implementation of the BWM Convention 10:00 10:00 - Keynote: View from the Bridge A Shipowner Perspective on Implementation 10:30 - Morning Coffee and Networking 11:00 11:00 - MEPC73 Takeaways: Mapping the global enforcement picture 11:45 - Exploring the role of International Flag States vs PSC in the BWM Convention 09:30 - IMO Keynote: Effective implementation of the BWM Convention 10:00 - Keynote: View from the Bridge A Shipowner Perspective on Implementation 10:30 - Morning Coffee and Networking 11:00 - MEPC73 Takeaways: Mapping the global enforcement picture 11:45 - Exploring the role of International Flag States vs PSC in the BWM Convention 12:00 12:30 - Shipowner Q&A with the IMO and PSCs 12:30 - BWMS Market forecast 13:00 13:30 - Navigating Changes in US BWM Regulations 13:30 - Navigating Changes in US BWM Regulations 14:00 14:30 - Testing & monitoring tech market overview 14:30 - Testing & monitoring tech market overview 15:00 15:30 - Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:30 - Afternoon Coffee & Networking 16:00 16:00 - The legal implications of BWM regulation enforcement 16:30 - BEMA who, what, why? 17:00 17:15 - Chair's Closing Remarks 17:30 - Networking Drinks Reception 16:00 - The legal implications of BWM regulation enforcement 16:30 - BEMA who, what, why? 17:15 - Chair's Closing Remarks 17:30 - Networking Drinks Reception
SESSIONS CONFERENCE DAY 2-04/12/2018 Networking Breakfast 08:30-09:15 Chair's Opening Remarks 09:15-09:30 Shipowner Case Study Systems Selection for a Bulk Fleet 09:30-10:15 Shipowner Case Study Experience in Retrofitting BWMS on the Maersk Fleet 10:15-11:00 Hrishikesh Chatterjee - Project Manager - Machinery, Fleet Management & Technology, Maersk Line Morning Coffee and Networking 11:00-11:30 Networking Lunch 13:00-14:00 Open forum: Honesty is the best policy - addressing inoperability in BWM systems 14:00-15:00 Anecdotal reports of problematic or inoperable ballast systems are widespread, resulting in reputational and financial risk for shipowners; how can stakeholders overcome these issues in the future? Dealing with one-off isolated problems vs systemic issues What responsibility do manufacturers have in terms of warranty and post sales service? Hrishikesh Chatterjee - Project Manager - Machinery, Fleet Management & Technology, Maersk Line Nadeem Anwar - Senior Lecturer - Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, Solent University Session title TBC 15:00-15:30 Reserved for Sponsor Biofouling and the next steps in tackling invasive aquatic species 16:30-17:15 With questions being raised over the efficacy of BWM systems and testing, our expert panel discuss the likely next steps for invasive species and biofouling control. Are we moving along the same trajectory as BWM towards global biofouling regulation? Theofanis Karayannis - Head - Marine Biosafety, IMO Leyla Miranda Olivos - Officer for Environmental Treaties - Department for the preservation of the marine environment, combating contamination and climate change, DIRINMAR - Chilean Navy Chair's Closing Remarks & Close of Conference 17:15-17:30 How do you solve a problem like logistics? 11:30-13:00 Roundtable 1: How are ports preparing to deal with the logistical issues that may arise if non-compliant ships can t discharge in berth? How can shipowners and port authorities work together to mitigate the risk of delays and backlogs? Muddy Waters 11:30-13:00 Roundtable 2: What issues can arise from using BWMS in high suspended sediment conditions? What are the filter options available to overcome these problems? Short Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:30-15:45 The Financials: CAPEX vs OPEX and the impact on your bottom line 15:45-16:30 In this session we gather key stakeholders to debate such issues as how to secure financing for your BWMS retrofits, and why the cheapest solution isn t always the best. Financing models; private equity, leasing arrangements and export credit funds The impact of cutting corners on future operation and compliance Long term thinking; investing in quality installation and after sales service Shore based treatment models 11:30-13:00 Roundtable 3: We explore the latest developments in mobile and port side facilities for ballast water reception, treatment and delivery.
SCHEDULE CONFERENCE DAY 2-04/12/2018 TIME ROUNDTABLE 1: ROUNDTABLE 2: ROUNDTABLE 3: 08:00 08:30 - Networking Breakfast 08:30 - Networking Breakfast 08:30 - Networking Breakfast 09:00 09:30 - Shipowner Case Study Systems Selection for a Bulk Fleet 09:30 - Shipowner Case Study Systems Selection for a Bulk Fleet 09:30 - Shipowner Case Study Systems Selection for a Bulk Fleet 10:00 10:15 - Shipowner Case Study Experience in Retrofitting BWMS on the Maersk Fleet 10:15 - Shipowner Case Study Experience in Retrofitting BWMS on the Maersk Fleet 10:15 - Shipowner Case Study Experience in Retrofitting BWMS on the Maersk Fleet 11:00 11:30 - How do you solve a problem like logistics? 11:30 - Muddy Waters 11:30 - Shore based treatment models 12:00 13:00 13:00 - Networking Lunch 13:00 - Networking Lunch 13:00 - Networking Lunch 14:00 14:00 - Open forum: Honesty is the best policy - addressing inoperability in BWM systems 14:00 - Open forum: Honesty is the best policy - addressing inoperability in BWM systems 14:00 - Open forum: Honesty is the best policy - addressing inoperability in BWM systems 15:00 15:00 - Session title TBC 15:30 - Short Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:45 - The Financials: CAPEX vs OPEX and the impact on your bottom line 15:00 - Session title TBC 15:30 - Short Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:45 - The Financials: CAPEX vs OPEX and the impact on your bottom line 15:00 - Session title TBC 15:30 - Short Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:45 - The Financials: CAPEX vs OPEX and the impact on your bottom line 16:00 16:30 - Biofouling and the next steps in tackling invasive aquatic species 16:30 - Biofouling and the next steps in tackling invasive aquatic species 16:30 - Biofouling and the next steps in tackling invasive aquatic species 17:00 17:15 - Chair's Closing Remarks & Close of Conference 17:15 - Chair's Closing Remarks & Close of Conference 17:15 - Chair's Closing Remarks & Close of Conference
SESSIONS CREW TRAINING WORKSHOP - 05/12/2018 Registration & Coffee 08:15-08:30 Networking Lunch 12:45-13:45 Optional Breakfast Briefing: BWM101 - Intro to Ballast Water Management 08:30-09:30 BWM Convention compliance timelines D1 vs D2 criteria System types and basic operation Chair's Opening Remarks 09:30-09:35 Towards IMO guidelines on crew training? 09:35-10:15 The importance of crew training, and the impact of inadequate training on compliance, were high on the agenda for MEPC 73 in October. In this session we review what was discussed and how the IMO is likely to assist in this area moving forward. Nadeem Anwar - Senior Lecturer - Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, Solent University Identifying crew training methods for successful BWMS handover 13:45-14:30 What methods can shipowners deploy not just as training for effective BWM systems operation, but proper maintenance, system upgrades and for when things go wrong. Futureproofing your training strategy; bringing the expertise in-house? Panel discussion: Self-monitoring - friend or foe? 14:30-15:15 What role are crews expected to fulfil in monitoring and testing ship board BWMS? How will crews be expected to demonstrate compliance in ports? How are shipowners collecting and collating data on the performance of their BWMS? Will self-monitoring be mandated? Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:15-15:45 Panel: Who s responsible? The issue of aftersales care for BWMS 10:15-11:00 To what extent is crew training the responsibility of BWM system manufacturers or installers? What provisions exist at present, and are they fit for purpose? What mechanisms could be put in place to improve communication between manufactures and shipowners as well as support for crew on board when issues arise? Practical Session - Writing a BWM Plan for 2019 and beyond 15:45-17:15 Your Takeaways and Action Points 17:15-17:25 A look back to the start of the day to see if questions & objectives have been addressed. Morning Coffee and Networking 11:00-11:30 Chair's Closing Remarks 17:25-17:30 Shipowner case study 11:30-12:15 In this session, we explore best practice in crew training through an insightful ship-owner case study. Computer based training; what works and what doesn t? 12:15-12:45 Can digital training products ever replace hands on experience? What role might VR play going forward?
SCHEDULE CREW TRAINING WORKSHOP - 05/12/2018 TIME 08:00 08:15 - Registration & Coffee 08:30 - Optional Breakfast Briefing: BWM101 - Intro to Ballast Water Management 09:00 09:30 - Chair's Opening Remarks 09:35 - Towards IMO guidelines on crew training? 10:00 10:15 - Panel: Who s responsible? The issue of after-sales care for BWMS 11:00 11:30 - Shipowner case study 12:00 12:15 - Computer based training; what works and what doesn t? 12:45 - Networking Lunch 13:00 13:45 - Identifying crew training methods for successful BWMS handover 14:00 14:30 - Panel discussion: Self-monitoring - friend or foe? 15:00 15:15 - Afternoon Coffee & Networking 16:00 15:45 - Practical Session - Writing a BWM Plan for 2019 and beyond 17:00 17:15 - Your Takeaways and Action Points 17:25 - Chair's Closing Remarks