Shipping is changing and dry bulk shipping market cannot be the same as before. New environmental regulations, emerging technologies, adoption of alternative fuels operation are affecting bulk carrier designs and operation.

The Bulk Carriers Forum, hosted by ABS, will bring together leaders and experts from the maritime value chain to address the challenges and opportunities the sector faces today. Our esteemed speakers will touch on the latest developments in the bulk carrier segment, energy transition and decarbonization goals that will shape the low-carbon future of bulk carriers and drive market growth.

AGENDA

14:30 – 15:00 Registration and Networking
15:00 – 15:05 Welcome and Opening RemarksElias Kariambas, Vice president, Regional Business Development, Greece, ABS
15:05 – 15:20 The Dry Bulk Shipping Market  Vasileios Gkikas, Director, Business Development, Global Lead on Bulk Carriers, ABS
15:20 – 15:35 Regulatory UpdateStamatis Fradelos, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, ABS
15:35 – 16:05 Development of SDARI Bulk Carrier Design 2024Zhang Zhuo, Deputy Director, SDARI
16:05 – 16:25 Bulk Carriers Challenges and Survey TrendsLeonidas Noulas, Lead Surveyor, ABS
16:25 – 16:45 Coffee Break
16:45 – 17:45 Panel Discussion: Key Stakeholders’ Perspective – A Pragmatic Approach Moderator: Vasileios Gkikas, Director, Business Development, Global Lead on Bulk Carriers, ABS
PanelistsPanos Zachariadis, Technical Director, Atlantic Bulk Carriers
Dimitrios Fafalios, Director, Fafalios Shipping
Nicholas Logan, Asset Deal Originator, Cargill Ocean Transportation
Basil Sakellis, Managing Director, Alassia Newships Management Inc.
17:45 -18:00 Closing RemarksElias Kariambas, Vice president, Regional Business Development, Greece, ABS
18:00 – 19:30 Drinks Reception Followed by Light Buffet

Should you have any further queries, please contact Mrs. Krystallia Vatista.

Phone: +30-210-944-1123
Email: kvatista@eagle.org

Looking forward to seeing you there,
The ABS Team