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7:15 AM - 7:55 AM |
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST |
MORNING SESSIONS West Lounge - 1st Floor |
7:55 AM - 8:00 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
Conference Chairman - Mr. Erik Helberg, CEO - Clarksons Platou Securities |
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM |
The Global Economy & World Trade |
Mr. Nick Kounis, Head Macro & Financial Markets Research - ABN AMRO Bank N.V. |
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM |
OPENING ADDRESS The Top Ten Signs That Shipping Is Turning Around
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Mr. Clay Maitland, Founding Chairman - NAMEPA; Managing Partner - International Registries
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8:30 AM - 9:05 AM |
Container Sector |
Introductory Sector Presentation:
- Mr. Charles Rupinski, Senior Analyst – Global Hunter Securities, A Division of Seaport Global Securities LLC
Panel Moderator:
- Mr. Michael Webber, Senior Analyst, Director Shipping, Equipment Leasing & Marine MLPs, Equity Research - Wells Fargo Securities
Panelists:
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9:05 AM - 9:20 AM |
The Divergence of Cycles Among Shipping Sectors & Related US Capital Markets Strategies
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Mr. Robert Lustrin, Partner - Seward & Kissel LLP
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9:20 AM - 9:25AM |
Shipping & Markets – A View from NASDAQ
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Mr. Nelson Griggs, EVP - NASDAQ
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9:25 AM - 10:00 AM |
Shipping & The Equity Capital Markets (IPOs & Follow-On offerings; Straight Equity, Preferred Issues) |
Moderator:
Panelists:
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Shipping & The Non-Bank Debt Markets (Non-Traditional Leverage Alternatives- High Yield Bonds, Baby Bonds, Convertibles, Sale & Leasebacks) |
Moderator:
Panelists:
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Bank Finance & Shipping |
Moderator:
Panelists:
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Tanker Sector |
Introductory Sector Presentation:
Moderator:
Panelists:
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11:50 AM - 12:05 PM |
Alternative Investment in U.S. Flag Shipping Assets – Key Jones Act Considerations |
Mr. Robert G. Burns, Partner - Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
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12:10 PM - 12:40 PM |
The Presence & Role of Private Equity in Shipping Today |
Moderator:
Panelists:
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12:45 PM - 1:00 PM |
From Ship Recycling to Ship Owning & Financing
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Mr. Evan Sproviero, Trader/Head of Projects - Global Marketing Systems, Inc. (GMS)
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LUNCHEON, KEYNOTE ADDRESS & AWARD PRESENTATION Presidents' Room - 3rd Floor |
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM |
LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Introductory Remarks by: Mr. John R. Merrell, SVP, Global Corporate Client Group - NYSE
Keynote Address by: Mr. Wilbur L. Ross Jr. Chairman & CEO - WL Ross & Co. |
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM |
CAPITAL LINK SHIPPING LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION
Honoring: Mr. Michael Parker Global Head of Shipping - Citi
Introductory Remarks by Mr. Jeffrey Pribor Global Head, Maritime Investment Banking - Jefferies LLC
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AFTERNOON SESSIONS West Lounge - 1st Floor |
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
Dry Bulk Sector |
Introductory Sector Review Presentation:
Panel Moderator:
Panelists:
- Mr. Aristides Pittas, CEO, Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESEA)
- Ms. Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and CEO - Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NM)
- Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB)
- Mr. Robert Bugbee, President & Director, Scorpio Bulkers (NYSE: SALT)
- Mr. Hamish Norton, President - Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK)
- Mr. Jens Ismar, CEO, Western Bulk (OSLO: WBULK)
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3:50 PM - 4:05 PM |
Offshore Sector Presentation |
Mr. Anders Bergland , Head of Equity Research - Clarksons Platou Securities
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4:05 PM - 4:20 PM |
Global Shipbuilding - Sector Overview |
Mr. Martin Stopford, Non-Executive President - Clarkson Research Services Limited
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4:25 PM - 4:35 PM |
LNG Sector Presentation |
Mr. Glenn Lodden, Shipping Equity Research- ABN AMRO
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4:30 PM - 5:10 PM |
LPG Sector |
Introductory Sector Review Presentation:
Panel Moderator:
Panelists:
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5:10 PM - 6:00 PM |
Analyst |
Moderator:
Panelists:
- Mr. Glenn Lodden, Shipping Equity Research - ABN AMRO
- Mr. Christian Wetherbee, Director - Citi, Airfreight, Surface & Marine Transportation Research
- Mr. Charles Rupinski, Senior Analyst - Global Hunter Securities, A Division of Seaport Global Securities LLC
- Mr. Douglas Mavrinac, Managing Director, Head of Maritime Equity Research Group - Jefferies LLC
- Mr. Fotis Giannakoulis, Executive Director, Lead Maritime Analyst - Morgan Stanley
- Mr. Herman Hildan, Research - Clarksons Platou Securities
- Mr. Omar Nokta, Managing Director - Clarksons Platou Securities
- Mr. Ben Nolan, Director, Shipping Research - Stifel
- Mr. Michael Webber, Senior Analyst, Director Shipping, Equipment Leasing & Marine MLPs, Equity Research - Wells Fargo Securities
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6:00 PM - 6:10 PM |
Closing Remarks |
Conference Co-Chairman
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President, Capital Link
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6:10 PM - 7:30 PM |
COCKTAIL RECEPTION |
COMPANY PRESENTATIONS Library - 2nd floor |
Introduced by Mr. Herman Hildan, Research - Clarksons Platou Securities |
8:20 AM - 8:40 AM |
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DHT HOLDINGS Mr. Svein M. Harfjeld, Co-CEO Mr. Trygve P. Munthe, Co-Chief Executive Officer |
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM |
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d’AMICO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SA Mr. Marco Fiori, CEO |
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM |
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TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD Mr. Nikolas Tsakos, CEO Mr. George Saroglou, COO |
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM |
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CONCORDIA MARITIME Mr. Kim Ullman, CEO Mr. Ola Helgesson, CFO |
Introduced by Mr. Charles Rupinski, Sr. Analyst - Global Hunter Securities, A Division of Seaport Global Securities |
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM |
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DANAOS CORPORATION Mr. Evangelos Chatzis, CFO |
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM |
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EUROSEAS LTD. Mr. Aristidis Pittas, CEO Mr. Tasos Aslidis, CFO |
Introduced by Mr. Christian Wetherbee, Director - Citi, Airfreight, Surface & Marine Transportation Research |
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM |
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GASLOG LTD. Mr. Paul Wogan, CEO |
Introduced by Mr. Frode Mørkedal, Research - Clarksons Platou Securities
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10:40 AM - 11:00 AM |
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DORIAN LPG Mr. John Lycouris, CEO Mr. Ted Young, CFO |
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM |
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STEALTHGAS INC. Mr. Harry Vafias, CEO |
11:20 AM - 11:40 PM |
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AVANCE GAS HOLDING LTD. Mr. Christian Andersen, President |
Introduced by Mr. Charles Rupinski, Sr. Analyst - Global Hunter Securities, A Division of Seaport Global Securities |
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM |
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SAFE BULKERS INC. Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO Mr. Loukas Barmparis, President Mr. Constantine Adamopoulos, CFO |
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM |
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WESTERN BULK Mr. Jens Ismar, CEO Mr. Havard Furu, CFO |
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM |
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STARBULK CARRIERS CORP. Mr. Hamish Norton, President Mr. Christos Begleris & Mr. Simos Spyrou, co-CFOS |
Introduced by Mr. Omar Nokta, Research - Clarkson Platou Securities |
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM |
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EURONAV Mr. Hugo De Stoop, CFO Mr. Brian Gallagher, Investor Relations |
4:20 PM - 4:35 PM |
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SCORPIO TANKERS Mr. Robert Bugbee, President |
4:35 PM - 4:50 PM |
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SCORPIO BULKERS Mr. Robert Bugbee, President |
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