Cyprus Shipping – At the Forefront of Industry Developments Enhancing Competitiveness In a Fast Changing World Capital Link is hosting the 5th Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm Limassol time, as a digital conference.
The Forum will take place under the Auspices of the Republic of Cyprus, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, and with the leading sponsorship and cooperation of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, the support of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and several industry organizations.This year’s forum will once again feature international and Cyprus based Maritime Industry Leaders, key Industry Participants and Government Officials, who will discuss the latest geopolitical, regulatory, industry and financial trends and developments, such as compliance with low sulfur and decarbonization regulations, the impact of technology and access to capital, the outlook of the various shipping sectors, shipmanagement and more.Cyprus is a leading and growing shipmanagement and shipowning center with a robust, versatile and efficient maritime cluster. The event will be open to the buy and sell side communities as well as the media.
This year’s forum will once more feature global industry leaders, connected online and addressing an international audience.
Registration is Complimentary.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mr. Vassilios Demetriades Shipping Deputy Minister to the President Republic of Cyprus
AGENDA TOPICS Opening Keynote Remarks The Attractiveness Of Cyprus As An International Maritime Center Expanding The Shipowning Base In Cyprus & Reinforcing The Cyprus Registry & Flag – Incentives & Advantages Cyprus As A Global Shipmanagement Hub – What’s Next Fostering Environmental Sustainability – Green Initiatives: Global – Eu & Regional Policy – Regulatory & Market Developments & Taxation Schemes Addressing The Crewing Crisis – The Cyprus Approach : Focusing On Vaccinations – Crew Welfare – Maritime Training The Shipowners’ Perspective – Navigating Through Industry Transformation In A Fast-Changing World A Regional Financial Hub – Cypriot Banks Stay The Course Accelerating Digital Transformation: Connecting Ships – Ports – People – Enhancing Efficiency & Competitiveness
PARTICIPATING SPEAKERS Mr. Ilias Tsakiris, CEO – American Hellenic Insurance Co. Mr. Nicholas Pavlidis, Head of Shipping – Bank of Cyprus Mr. Konstantinos Chatzitolios, Project Development Leader for Greece, Cyprus & Malta – Bureau Veritas Mr. Mark O’Neil, President & CEO – Columbia Shipmanagement Mr. Andreas Hadjipetrou, Managing Director – Columbia Shipmanagement Mr. Andreas Hadjiyiannis, President – Cyprus Sea Lines Shipping; President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners Mr. Pieris Markou, CEO – Deloitte Cyprus Mr. Stamatis Fradelos, Manager, Business Development – DNV Mr. Constantinos Milios, Head of Shipping Finance – Eurobank Cyprus Ltd Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO – Eurodry; Chairman & CEO – Euroseas Mr. Sunil Kapoor, Director – FML Ship Management Limited Mr. Antonios Spanakis, Head of Shipping – Hellenic Bank Mr. Dieter Rohdenburg, CEO – Intership Navigation Mr. Philippos Philis, Chairman & CEO – Lemissoler Navigation; President Elect – European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA) Mr. Theodosis Stamatellos, Marine & Offshore Regional Manager, South Europe Lloyd’s Register Group Area Lead – Lloyd’s Register Mr. Philip Hadjisoteriou, Client Relationship Manager – Lloyd’s Register Mr. Jan Meyering, Joint Managing Director – Marlow Navigation Co. Mr. Adam Montanios, Managing Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC Mrs. Maria Toumazi, Partner – Montanios & Montanios LLC Mr. Prabhat Kumar Jha, Group Managing Director – MSC Shipmanagement Mr. Peter-Michael Haddad, General Manager – OneNovation Ms. Julia Anastasiou, Deputy Managing Director – OSM Maritime Group Mr. Petros Achtypis, CEO – Prevention at Sea Ms. Ioanna Procopiou, CEO – Prominence Maritime Mr. Ioannis Efstratiou, Head of Marine Environment Unit, Shipping Deputy Ministry Republic of Cyprus Mr. Neophytos Papadopoulos, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Ministry of Shipping – Republic of Cyprus Mr. Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President – Republic of Cyprus Mr. Spyridon Zolotas, Senior Director – RINA Ms. Michela Schenone, Marine Digital Solutions Manager – RINA Mr. Christos Karavos, Director, Hotel Operations – Royal Caribbean Mr. Polys Hajioannou, CEO – Safe Bulkers; Vice President – Cyprus Union of Shipowners Dr. Loukas Barmparis, President – Safe Bulkers Dr. Oleg Kalinin, Managing Director – SCF Management Services (Cyprus) Ltd. Ms. Charis Plakantonaki, Chief Strategy Officer – Star Bulk Carriers Mrs. Nicole Mylona, CEO – Transmed Shipping Co. Ltd Mr. George A. Tsavliris, Principal – Tsavliris Salvage Group Mr. Roine Ahlquist, Managing Director – Tufton Asset Management Mr. Alastair Evitt, Managing Director – V. Ships Limited Registration is complimentary.We look forward to welcoming you at our forum. REGISTER NOW For more information please contact: Eleni Bej at ebej@capitallink.com or call +1(212)661-7566. For speaking and sponsorship opportunities please contact: Nicolas Bornozis, Olga Bornozis or Anny Zhu at forum@capitallink.com or call +1(212)661-7566.
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