Seawork’s ‘Future Fuel Matrix & OPEX Reduction’ conference moderators have been announced. Taking place over 3 bitesize sessions, the focus on decarbonising operations to reduce emissions and costs remains top of the agenda.
Seawork - Day Two - Wednesday 12 June 2024
09:45 – 11:00 Session 1 - Green technology – the impact of regulatory changes for workboats & how this is driving change will be moderated by Owen Preece, MD, MECAL. Owen is currently acting MD for MCA authorised Certifying authority MECAL. He holds a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering and has been a ship surveyor since 2012, starting as a graduate surveyor with Bureau Veritas and working through to the position of Head of UK & Ireland Newbuild Construction
11:30 – 12:45 Session 2 - The future fuel mosaic – the latest developments in methanol, hydrogen, and sustainable future fuels for the commercial marine sector will be moderated by Noel Tomlinson, Global Business Development | Commercial Shipping, BMT & SMI Workboat Working Group Lead. An incorporated engineer and active member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as well as the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), Noel Is the Senior Business Development Manager responsible for commercial maritime growth across Europe, Middle East and Africa for leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, BMT.
14:15 – 15:30 Session 3 - Battery technology – an opportunity or a challenge for workboats? Will be moderated by Philippa Langton, Partner, LA Marine - Lester Aldridge Solicitors Philippa Langton has a strong background in commercial shipping, with a focus on charterparty and other contractual disputes, and has advised many international, high-profile companies on a wide range of issues. Philippa’s P&I Club background and experience of working closely with shipowners and operators enables her to provide quick, commercial and practical advice that is focused on business needs. A Supporting Member of the LMAA, she is regularly involved in events and projects for industry bodies such as LSLC, YMP, WISTA and BIMCO.
Click on the links above to quickly book your space and add the free-to-attend sessions to your schedule for Wednesday 12 June – Day Two of Seawork 2024
