Professor Tamvakis with WISTA Cyprus members. Photo credit: Whiteleaf Pictures
WISTA Cyprus has recently organised a Training Course for its members with the title “Energy Economics and Shipping”, hosting the renowned Professor Michael Tamvakis from Cass Business School, City University in London.
Professor Tamvakis presented, over a full day, topics related to the Energy Industry, starting from fundamentals and building onto the particulars of Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors. The training touched upon the growing importance of natural gas, the economics and export routes surrounding recent gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Professor Tamvakis explored particular commodity trading patterns, energy commodities’ pricing, the role and different forms of shipping, as well as risk management tools and various derivatives. The session was rounded up with a presentation on the growing sector of renewable energy sources. Interest was attracted from the shipping industry considering some vessels are deployed to support offshore wind farm developments.
Professor Tamvakis with WISTA Cyprus Vice-President, Victoria Kostic-Nola and WISTA Cyprus Acting Secretary General, Yvonne Tsanos
Photo Credit: Whiteleaf Pictures
It was an excellent opportunity for learning and networking, being two of the building blocks of WISTA.
WISTA is a networking organization for women at management level in the maritime industry.
WISTA aims to:
· Facilitate the exchange of contacts, information and experiences among its members
· Promote and facilitate the education of its members
· Provide liaison with other related institutions and organizations worldwide
