Shipping Forum Podcast

INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS PERSPECTIVE Looking Ahead: Opportunities & Challenges in Shipping Shipping markets outlook, Covid-19 & beyond, energy & commodity flows, investment opportunities, access to capital, operational & regulatory changes, business opportunities with China  Moderator: Mr. Theodore Jadick, Jr., Managing Director, CEO and President – DNB Markets, Inc.   Panelists : Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO - Capital Product Partners  Mr. John Lycouris, CEO - Dorian LPG  Mr. Aristidis Pittas, CEO - Euroseas; CEO - Eurodry  Mr. Hamish Norton, President - Star Bulk Carriers  Mr. John Dragnis, CEO - Goldenport Holdings  Mr. Robert Burke, CEO - Ridgebury Tankers 

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS TECHNOLOGY & SHIPPING  Dr. Martin Stopford, Non-Executive President, Clarkson Research Services

NAVIGATING THROUGH AND PAST THE COVID-19 DISRUPTION Human Element, Shipping & Global Supply Chain Overview: The panel will address the practical challenges related to crew changes, which have been greatly impacted by the pandemic putting the well-being and safety of crews and ships at risk. It will also discuss the cooperation needed among industry stakeholders, regulators and governments to address these issues. Also, it will highlight the increasing presence of Chinese seafarers serving in international shipping. Moderator: Mr. Edward Liu, Counsel & Legal Director - Hill Dickinson; Principle Representative - ICS (China) Liaison Office Panelists: Mr. Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO - Anglo-Eastern Univan Group; Chairman - The Hong Kong Shipowners Association Mr. Dennis Svane Hansen, Vice President, Head of Global Manning - BW Fleet Management Mr. Mark O’Neil, President - Columbia Shipmanagement Mr. Terence Zhao, Managing Director - Singhai Marine Services Mr. Allan Falkenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Cre

2020 CAPITAL LINK CHINA SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented to: Prof. Yu Qing Sun President of Dalian Maritime University, China Honoree Remarks: MARITIME EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF INTELLIGENT SHIPPING

CHINESE FINANCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY Growth, Innovation & Adaptation to the New Shipping Industry Landscape Overview: Chinese Leasing has become a mainstream financing option for the international shipping community with continued strong growth. This panel will discuss how the leasing industry is adapting to the current market challenges including the pandemic, market volatility, technological change and increasing regulation. Moderator:  Mr. Ji Woon Kim, Shareholder - VedderPrice Panelists: Mr. Fang Xiuzhi, Head of Shipping - Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Mr. Jack Xu, Deputy Head of Shipping - CMB Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. Mr. James Chen, Director - Smarine Advisors

SHANGHAI AS A GLOBAL SHIPPING, TRADE & FINANCE HUB & WELCOME REMARKS Overview: Welcome Remarks by: Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link Shanghai as a Global Shipping, Trade and Finance Hub by: Mrs. Xin Ya Qin, Chairman - Shanghai Pudong New Area Commission of Commerce Mr. Zhang Lin, Deputy Director - General of Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission

ALTERNATIVE FINANCE OPTIONS FOR CHINESE & INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PROJECTS Overview Presentation delivered by: Mr. Axel Siepmann,  Managing Director of Braemar Naves

INTERNATIONAL SHIPOWNERS RAISING CAPITAL IN CHINA & BEYOND Chinese Leasing & International Finance Options Overview: This panel features CFOs of major international companies with active presence in the Chinese Leasing market. The panel will discuss the various financing options available to international shipping companies, their experience and feedback on Chinese Leasing options. Moderator: Mr. Jonathan Silver, Partner - Maples Group Panelists: Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO - Danaos Corporation Mr. Harald Gurvin, CFO - Flex LNG Mr. Jeffrey Pribor, CFO - International Seaways Mr. Vikram Hiranandani, Director of Corporate Finance - Scorpio Bulkers & Scorpio Tankers Mr. Christos Begleris, Co-CFO - Star Bulk Carriers

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Overview Keynote Address delivered by: H.E. Ioannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic

Day 1 INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & THE ROADMAP AHEADThe main industry associations work independently and together providing guidance and support to the shipping industry and mapping its response to the geopolitical, regulatory & market developments that affect shipping today. The panel will highlight what these organizations are working on and how they address the changing needs of the industry.  Moderator: Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO - DNV GL - Maritime DNV GL  Panelists: Ms. Sadan Kaptanoglu, President - BIMCO; CEO - Kaptanoglu Shipping Mr. Dimitris Fafalios, President - INTERCARGO; President - Fafalios Shipping Mr. Esben Poulsson, Chairman - INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING; Executive Chairman - ENESEL PTE LTD Mr. Paolo d'Amico, Chairman - INTERTANKO; Executive Chairman & CEO - d'Amico International Shipping Mr. John Butler, CEO - World Shipping Council

Day 1 HOW SHIP TRACKING INTELLIGENCE ENABLES OPERATION VISIBILITY Mr. Dimitris Sousoudis, Territory Manager - MarineTraffic

Day 2 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - REMAINING VIGILANT & ALERT - THE SHIPOWNERS PERSPECTIVEThe current global situation is accelerating the transformation throughout the shipping industry. Slower economic growth, low oil prices, a global pandemic, uncertainty regarding fuel types and ship designs, rapid developments in technology, increased regulatory demands, and a changing landscape in ship finance are among the challenges the industry is facing today. Weak markets are tough to endure but they also create opportunities. Shipping is and will remain the artery of global trade. The industry thrives on volatility and change. Leading international shipowners panel will discuss how the industry is coping with all these challenges and what changes and transformations can be expected looking ahead.  Moderator: Mr. Henry Curra , Head of Research - Braemar ACM Shipbroking  Panelists: Mr. Bing Chen, Chairman, President & CEO - Seaspan Corporation Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO - Cap

Day 2 THE PATH TO DECARBONIZATIONOptions & Strategies - Power, Operational, Speed Reductions, Fuel AlternativesWhat is the best way to achieve the decarbonization targets by 2030 or 2050? At present there are several proposals on the table for discussion at the IMO. They hinge on regulatory mandates, industry self-discipline and ultimately on the selection of the proper fuel. The panel will discuss the various options and alternatives and their pros and cons.  Moderator: Mr. George Plevrakis, Director, Global Sustainability - ABS Panelists: Mr. Alexander Saverys, CEO - CMB Group Mr. Christian M. Ingerslev, CEO - Maersk Tankers Mr. Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs - MSC GROUP Ms. Ioanna Procopiou, CEO - Prominence Maritime Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder & CEO - Synergy Marine Group

Day 1 Opening Remarks:  Nicholas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc. Keynote Speaker: Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General - International Maritime Organization

Day 1 DIGITAL - REMOTE SURVEYSRemote surveying techniques: the new normal – remote surveying techniques have been used in maritime for some time but this capability has taken centre stage due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this session, we look at the opportunities and risks for shipping, and the attractions of offer for stakeholders across the industry.  Moderator: Mr. Nicholas Brown, Director, Marine & Offshore - Lloyds Register  Panelists: Mr. Stamatis Bourboulis, General Manager - Euronav Ship Management (Hellas) Ltd. Mr. Ralph Juhl, Executive Vice President, Technical - Hafnia Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director - Liberian Registry (Hellas) Mrs. Katy Ware, Director of Maritime Safety and Standards & Permanent Representative of the UK to the IMO - Maritime & Coastguard Agency Mr. Martin Crawford-Brunt, CEO - RightShip

Day 1 RIDING THE DIGITAL WAVE - HOW TO PROFIT DURING THE SMART SHIPPING ERA      Mr. Mike Konstantinidis, CEO - METIS Cyberspace Technology S.A

Day 2 Opening Remarks: Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President - Capital Link, Inc. Opening Panel: LEADING THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY THROUGH THE NEXT PHASE OF INNOVATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & TRANSFORMATIONClassification Societies play a pivotal role in the industry given their mandate to establish and maintain technical standards for construction and operation of marine vessels, to monitor compliance and to provide guidance and support. The panel will discuss various initiatives to help the industry meet the new challenges from environmental compliance, ship safety and security, technological innovation, operational efficiency, human resources management and more!  Moderator: Dr. Grahaeme Henderson, Vice President, Shipping & Maritime - Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited  Panelists: Mr. Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President & CEO - ABS Mr. Matthieu de Tugny, President, Marine & Offshore - Bureau Veritas Mr. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO -&

Day 2 MEETING THE IMO 2021 CYBERSECURITY MANDATEProtecting Ships, Seafarers, Cargoes and the EnvironmentThe industry's response to comply with the IMO's requirement for maritime cyber-risk management is gaining momentum as we approach the January 1, 2020 deadline. But there are also distinct commercial benefits. A cyber-security framework is sought by an increasing number of stakeholders and may help in securing vessel employment, insurance and finance. This panel will bring you up to speed with the cyber-security landscape in shipping today.  Moderator: Mr. Nicholas Brown, Communications Director - Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Panelists: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Gillet, Director, Advanced Services - Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Mr. David Foo, Senior Director, Operations Technology - Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Mrs. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer - Star Bulk Carriers Mr. Charalambos Kalevrosoglou,Information Security Officer - Tototh

Day 1 CONNECTIVITY AND DIGITALIZATION AT TIMES OF CRISIS  Mr. Andreas Chrysostomou, Chief Strategy Officer - Tototheo Maritime

Day 1 NAVIGATING THROUGH THE PERFECT STORMThe Implementation of Low Sulfur Regulations and the Advent of COVID-19 Have Created a Perfect Storm Impacting the Industry. Addressing Operational Challenges to Keep Ships Sailing & Trade Moving, Overcoming Travel Restrictions, Supply Shortages, Crew Changes, Port Complications, Shipyard Delays - Managing A Global Operation While in Lockdown".  Moderator: Mr. Michalis Pantazopoulos, Managing Director - Liberian Registry (Hellas)  Panelists: Mr. Iraklis Prokopakis, COO - Danaos Corporation Mr. Stavros Hatzigrigoris, CEO - Maran Gas Maritime Inc. Mr. Nicos Rescos, COO - Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Mr. Theo Baltatzis, COO - Technomar Mr. George Saroglou, COO - Tsakos Energy Navigation