Agenda

Unlocking the Fuel Transition – The discussion will address various fuel options to achieve a low carbon footprint for shipping, and their impact on fleet maintenance and fleet renewal. Shipping companies compete also based on their operational sustainability for the short and long term – and this impacts their trading and financial partners as well as their shareholders and investors. Indicative topics to be covered: ▪ Transition fuels versus fuels in transition – the role of LNG; ▪ State of the industry on high potentials for deep-sea – Ammonia and Methanol; ▪ The role of hydrogen in the future fuel mix; ▪ Regulatory roadblocks & challenges: Integration of new fuels intoexisting codes and regulations; pressure from various players and regional fragmentation; ▪ Safety: Which safety risks still need to be mitigated? ▪ Impact on fleet maintenance and fleet renewal.

This panel, comprised of major finance providers will explore and debate how various ship finance options address the capital needs of shipping companies, how these fit into the company financial tool kit, as well into the overall strategy of the financial institutions. The panel will also address the evolving landscape in ship finance taking into consideration ESG requirements and the new geopolitical parameters. 

This panel, comprised of Chief Financial Officers of shipping companies will debate how shipping companies approach, evaluate and utilize the various finance and capital raising options available to them by finance and capital providers around the globe.