Sponsors include: Supporting Industry Organisations: Greek shipping s premier ship finance event with more than 30 speakers! 8th Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference 2011 Finding Safe Passage through Shipping Risk Thursday 19 and Friday 20 May 2011 Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, Athens Conference Chairman: Basil G. Mavroleon, Managing Director WEBERSEAS (HELLAS) SA, Greece & Manager of the Projects Group, Charles R. Weber Company Inc., USA Register by Friday 4 March 2011 and save up to 300 Key Themes: Global Economic Forecast: Key Signs for Shipping Is Oversupply Here to Stay? Dry Bulk Shipping Market Drivers: Outlook 2011-2012 Global Impact of VLOC Fleet Expansion Indian Dry Bulk Demand: A Growing Market Factor? Achieving Better Valuation from the Capital Markets Future Prospects for the Tanker Market Opportunities Arising in Brazil Prospects for Global Ship Finance Chinese Finance: Fact or Fiction? Basel III: The Implications for Ship Lending Featuring Industry Panels: Challenges and Opportunities in Bulk Markets How Can Shipping Regain Investor Enthusiasm? Tankers: Do the Risks Outweigh the Rewards? Shipping in Distress: Will the Pain Exceed Potential Gains? Hear from Leading Industry Players including: AMA Capital Partners Carriers Chartering Corp. Clarksons Securities Ltd. Clyde & Co. Commodore Research & Consultancy Dahlman Rose & Company LLC Deutsche Shipping Doll Shipping Consultancy Eurofin Group Galbraith s Shipbrokers Ltd. G.Bros Maritime SA General Maritime Corporation Hellenic Carriers HSH Nordbank AG ICAP Shipping Maran Tankers Management Inc. Navios Corporation PSMI RS Platou LLP Safe Bulkers Inc. Standard Bulk Transport Corporation StealthGas Inc. Theisen Securities and TheisenRisk Tsakos Energy Navigation PLUS Forum: International Financial Reporting Standards in Shipping - A Practical Guide Appraise Yourself of the Complexities Surrounding these Rules! Wednesday 18 May 2011 (at the conference venue) Led by Moore Stephens LLP, London Registration Hotline: +44 (0)20 7017 5511 For latest programme and to book online, please visit: www.informamaritimeevents.com/shipfinancegreece Supported by: Researched & Developed by:
8th Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference 2011 Finding Safe Passage through Shipping Risk A Message from Conference Chairman Basil G. Mavroleon Sponsors include: Dear Colleague I look forward to chairing this year s 8th annual Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference which is once again supported by Lloyd s List and key shipping organisations. Event organisers, Informa Maritime Events, have put together a highly interesting programme agenda featuring an impressive lineup of industry experts and personalities, all of whom stand ready to share their expertise and views on some of the most important issues affecting Greek and international shipping and shipping finance today. I am confident this year s conference will provide a unique opportunity to gain sharp insights into the latest challenges and opportunities for today s shipping business allowing you to be more confident and prepared to better navigate through today s ever-increasing risks. I look forward to welcoming you at this important event and to hearing your views. Yours sincerely, Basil G. Mavroleon, Managing Director, Weberseas (Hellas) S.A., Greece & Manager of the Projects Group, Charles R. Weber Company Inc., USA Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (TEN), one of the world s largest shipping companies, controls a fleet of 51 modern tankers of which four are under construction with strong ice-class capabilities. The company recently entered the shuttle tankers business and has ordered two DP2 Suezmaxes with 15-year contracts, to a South American oil major. TEN provides marine transportation services to international oil concerns under various term charters. TEN s fleet average age is 6.5 years, compared to the worldís average of 8.7 years. TEN s four newbuildings are expected to be delivered between Q2 and Q4 2012 and the resulting fleet of 24 crude carriers and 26 product tankers, 21 of which of ice-class design that together with the company s LNG carrier will enhance TEN s position in seaborne energy trades. Dear Colleague I am pleased to provide you with details for this year s 8th Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference. Widely supported by the Greek and international shipping community this event provides a great chance to gain fresh insight into the challenges facing shipping today. I am delighted that Basil G. Mavroleon, Managing Director, Weberseas (Hellas) SA has agreed to undertake Chairmanship of this event. Basil is well known in Greece, the United States and throughout the shipping world for his industry expertise in the tanker sector and beyond. I am very proud of the programme of topics and the line-up of speakers assembled for this year s conference; the agenda for which is divided into five main sessions: Key Market Insight: including - Global Economic Forecast: Key Signs for Shipping Demand The Order Book Explained: Is Oversupply Here to Stay? Dry Bulk Industry Focus: including - Developments in the Iron Ore Trade and the Global Impact of VLOC Fleet Expansion Indian Dry Bulk Demand: A Growing Market Factor? Capital Markets: including - Achieving Better Valuation How Can Investor Enthusiasm be Regained? Tanker Industry Focus: including - Opportunities Arising from Brazil s Growing Energy Needs Do the Risks Outweigh the Rewards? Trends and Pressures in Bank Ship Finance: including - Basel III: The Implications for Ship Lending Shipping in Distress: What Next? Attend the International Financial Reporting Standards in Shipping Forum immediately before this conference on Wednesday 18th May 2011. Led by expert practitioners from international accountancy firm, Moore Stephens LLP, this practically focused session will provide an excellent opportunity to grasp the complexities for international financial reporting standards in shipping and includes a practical case study session - please check this brochure for full details. I look forward to seeing you in Athens in May. Kind regards Caroline Lowry Event Director, Informa Maritime Events Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities This 8th Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference 2011, supported by Lloyd s List and Lloyd s Shipping Economist offers an excellent opportunity to your organisation to further enhance its profile in the international shipping community. Sponsorship opportunities include social packages such as refreshment breaks and conference lunches. Alternatively, branded memory sticks, event bags and delegate badges can be arranged. Exhibition stands are also available. Of course, we will also be pleased to discuss tailored packages if required. Companies based in Greece should contact Janet Wood on +30 211 012 4491 or by email at medmedia@ath.forthnet.gr Companies outside Greece should contact Paul Skinner on telephone +44 (0)20 7017 4402 or by email at paul.skinner@informa.com Additional Media Partners: For latest programme and to book online, please visit: www.informamaritimeevents.com/shipfinancegreece
Forum Wednesday 18 May 2011 May be Booked Separately International Financial Reporting Standards in Shipping: A Practical Guide Forum Leaders: Richard Greiner, Partner, Moore Stephens LLP, London David Chopping, Partner, Moore Stephens LLP, London Taking place on Wednesday 18 May 2011 this International Financial Reporting Standards in Shipping Forum is back by popular demand. Adopting a practical focus this session offers an excellent opportunity to apprise yourself of the complexities surrounding the rules for international financial reporting in shipping. Partners from Moore Stephens LLP will present a series of informal lectures before involving participants in a case study session which will provide an ideal setting to refresh your understanding of these rules and give you the chance of putting theory into practice. Receiving high praise from past attendees this forum addresses the requirements for accounting for your ships and leasing as well as a briefing on developments that are in place for 2011 and those on the horizon - not to be missed! A Must Attend Event for: Managing Directors & Finance Directors in shipping companies Bankers Maritime Lawyers Accountancy Professionals Shipping Consultants Good overall overview of IFRS standards, changes and potential changes in the shipping industry C. Myren, Norgras 10.00 Registration & Coffee 10.20 Welcome Remarks Richard Greiner, Partner Moore Stephens LLP, London 10.30 Developments in International Accounting and Reporting: What s New? IFRS changes from 2011 IFRS for SMEs Convergence David Chopping, Partner Moore Stephens LLP, London 11.00 Accounting for Your Ships Impairment Residual values Dry docking Valuation bases Borrowing costs Capital and/or repair costs Assets held for resale Richard Greiner 11.45 Open Forum & Refreshments 12.10 Accounting for Leases Operating and finance leases the current position IASB proposals Impact on current operating leases Impact on ratios and covenants Practical examples of the proposals David Chopping 13.10 Open Forum 13.20 Lunch 14.20 Future Changes: What s on the Horizon? Revenue recognition Provisions and contingencies Financial instruments (IFRS 9) Richard Greiner An excellent event T Dajani, Jordan National Shipping Lines 15.50 PRACTICAL CASE STUDY SESSION: Financial Reporting for Shipping in Practice Key Issues Vessel valuation Leasing Led by: David Chopping Richard Greiner And introducing: Costas Constantinou, Partner Moore Stephens, Piraeus Michael Kotsapas, Partner Moore Stephens LLP, London 17.05 Open Forum & Concluding Remarks 17.15 Close Informative and well organised S Wesley, Uni-Asia Future Informa Maritime Events Italian Shipping & Ship Finance Conference September 2011, Rome 6th Turkish Shipping & Ship Finance Conference 19 20 October 2011, Istanbul 24th International Ship Finance & Investment Conference 2011 15 16 November 2011, London Visit our website at www.informamaritimeevents.com for a complete listing of our conferences Lloyd s Maritime Academy Seminars Ship Finance Masterclass 7 8 June 2011, London Arresting a Ship - A Practical Guide 22 23 June 2011, London Ship Finance Fully Residential Summer School 5 9 September 2011, Cambridge University Contact maritimecustserv@informa.com or please visit our website www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com To register call the booking hotline: +44 (0)20 7017 5511
Latest Market Insights for Shipowners Thursday 19 May 2011 09.00 Registration & Coffee 09.30 Welcome by Event Organiser Caroline Lowry, Event Director INFORMA MARITIME EVENTS, UK 09.35 Introduction by Lloyd s List Nigel Lowry, Athens Correspondent LLOYD S LIST, Greece 09.40 Chairman s Opening Remarks Basil G. Mavroleon, Managing Director WEBERSEAS (HELLAS) S.A., Greece & Manager of the Projects Group Charles R. Weber Company Inc., USA 09.50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Importance of Greek Shipping Yiannis Diamantidis, Minister for Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries, GOVERNMENT OF GREECE (invited) Key Market Insight 10.00 Global Economic Forecast: Key Signs for Shipping Demand Impact of the debt crisis in the industrialized world on global economic activity Is there a bubble in the commodity sector? How resilient is growth in the emerging countries? Crisis in the Middle East: looking at short and long term effects on the world economy Is the inflation genie out of the bottle? Long term interest rates at risk of rising steeply Cyrus de la Rubia, Senior Economist Economics & Research HSH NORDBANK AG, Germany 10.30 The Order Book Explained: Is Oversupply Here to Stay? Semantics: is there a right level of supply? A bit of history: why are governments in love with the shipbuilding industry? What is so difficult about getting the orderbook right? Where are we today and what will tomorrow bring? Pierre Aury, Partner RS PLATOU LLP, UK 10.55 Questions & Discussion 11.05 Coffee Dry Bulk Industry Focus 11.45 Dry Bulk Shipping Market Drivers: Outlook 2011 2012 Iron ore and steel: China and more Coal: Australia status and world view Other commodities: the expected and unexpected Industry fleet growth: actual versus forecast Vessel earnings and prices: fitting it all together Fred Doll, Managing Director DOLL SHIPPING CONSULTANCY, UK 12.10 Developments in the Iron Ore & Coal Trade and the Global impact of Fleet Expansion Impact of VLOC fleet expansion on capesize trades Moving export countries closer to their markets 400,000 dwt behemoths: necessities or white elephants? Post-panamaxes and baby capes: are they ideal for India? John D Ancona, Head of Research GALBRAITH S SHIPBROKERS LTD., UK 12.35 Indian Dry Bulk Demand: A Growing Market Factor? Indian coking and thermal coal demand Indian steel production and changing ore exports Shift in demand for various vessels Indian dry bulk port expansion India versus China: comparison of the two economies Jeffrey Landsberg, Managing Director COMMODORE RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY, USA 13.00 Opportunities in the Smaller Classes of Bulk Carrier Greek shipowners and their history with handy/max & supramax vessels Handy vs Supra To scrap or not to scrap overage tonnage? Charterers attitudes in today s market Takis Christofides, Managing Director Carriers Chartering Corp., Greece 13.25 Questions & Discussion 13.40 Lunch 15.00 The Future for the FFA Market and How Shipowners Should Use It Physical charterparties: how they serve the industry in volatile times Index linked contracts and why they have their place in the armoury Cleared markets and the margin conundrum Swaps or options? Deploying to benefit freight risk management Reflections on what could have been done over recent years and the implications of those decisions The shape of things to come Alex Gray, Chief Executive Officer CLARKSONS SECURITIES LTD., UK 15.25 Industry Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities in Bulk Markets Is it a good time to invest in bulk carriers? Under what circumstances do newbuilding orders make sense? Are independent owners facing marginalisation in the key iron ore trades? Is the future for Greek owners mainly in the smaller sizes? Is charterer vetting in the dry bulk sector currently a positive or a negative for good owners? Takis Christofides, Managing Director Carriers Chartering Corp., Greece John D Ancona, Head of Research GALBRAITH S SHIPBROKERS LTD., UK George D. Gourdomichalis, President & Managing Director G.BROS MARITIME SA, Greece & President, Piraeus Marine Club George Gratsos, President STANDARD BULK TRANSPORT CORPORATION, Greece & President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping 16.05 Questions & Discussion 16.15 Tea Outlook on the Capital Markets 16.40 Capital Markets Update Matthew Rovelli, Managing Director & Head of Equity Capital Markets DAHLMAN ROSE & COMPANY LLC, USA 17.05 Achieving Better Valuation Are strong IPO valuations a thing of the past? Share price to NAV Current investor attitudes to the various shipping sectors Does the US still provide the best hope for a good valuation or are emerging Asian markets a better bet? Rolf Wikborg, Managing Director AMA CAPITAL PARTNERS, Norway 17.30 Industry Panel Discussion: How Can Investor Enthusiasm be Regained? Are more IPO s needed or is the shipping space already saturated? Is size an issue? Would shipping companies benefit from improved corporate governance practices? Has the industry entered a more volatile phase that makes it incompatible with the capital markets? Jeffrey Pribor, Chief Financial Officer GENERAL MARITIME CORPORATION, USA Matthew Rovelli, Managing Director & Head of Equity Capital Markets DAHLMAN ROSE & COMPANY LLC, USA Harry Vafias, President & Chief Executive Officer STEALTHGAS INC., Greece Rolf Wikborg, Managing Director AMA CAPITAL PARTNERS, Norway 18.15 Open Forum 18.30 Drinks Reception Sponsored by For latest programme and to book online, please visit: www.informamaritimeevents.com/shipfinancegreece
and Shipping Bankers Friday 20 May 2011 09.00 Coffee 09.30 Chairman s Remarks Basil G. Mavroleon, Managing Director WEBERSEAS (HELLAS) S.A., Greece & Manager of the Projects Group Charles R. Weber Company Inc., USA 09.35 Industry ADDRESS: Financing Shipping for the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges Angeliki Frangou, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer NAVIOS CORPORATION, Greece Tanker Industry Focus 10.00 Tanker Market Commentary Changes in the world refining industry Anticipated changes in crude oil and oil products trade flows Changes to the world tanker fleet Future prospects for the tanker market Simon Chattrabhuti, Head of Tanker Research ICAP SHIPPING, UK 10.25 Opportunities Arising from Brazil s Growing Energy Needs What opportunities exist for foreign shipowners? The tendering process Entry barriers and local requirements Richard Hawkins, Manager CLYDE & CO., Brazil 10.50 Industry Panel Discussion: Do the Risks Outweigh the Rewards? What are the prospects for a stronger tanker market in 2012 or is the immediate future as bleak as some analysts suggest? What influence is the risk culture of oil majors having on the market? Can tanker owners expect to face even tougher legislation and increased liabilities in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon accident? How can today s tanker owner maximise earnings and effectively manage the risks? Simon Chattrabhuti, Head of Tanker Research ICAP SHIPPING, UK Stavros Hatzigrigoris, Managing Director MARAN TANKERS MANAGEMENT INC., Greece Jeffrey Pribor, Chief Financial Officer GENERAL MARITIME CORPORATION, USA George Saroglou, Chief Operating Officer TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION, Greece 11.35 Questions & Discussion 11.45 Coffee Trends and Pressures in Bank Ship Finance 12.15 Prospects for Global Ship Finance Is Greek ship finance supportive of Greek shipping expansion? The impact of the Greek economic crisis on Greek ship finance Will there be finance for all? Enhancing loan success techniques Presentation of the latest Petrofin bank research Ted Petropoulos, Head of Research PSMI, Greece 12.40 Chinese Finance: Fact or Fiction? Will the year of the Golden Rabbit be a good year for shipping and shipping finance? Are Chinese banks serious participants in the international ship financing market? Can Chinese banks deliver what shipowners expect? Who are the major players and what deals have they recently concluded? How should one proceed to secure financing from Chinese banks? Anthony Zolotas, Chief Executive Officer EUROFIN GROUP, Greece 13.05 Questions & Discussion 13.15 Lunch 14.25 Shipping Bank Market and Current Challenges Overview of new activity and impact of banks existing or reducing exposure to the sector Development in terms including leverage, tenor and pricing Volumes of syndicated loans and outlook Alternatives to the bank market Restructurings: how banks are behaving and what are the solutions when things get tough Simon Booth, Managing Director & Global Co-Head DEUTSCHE SHIPPING, UK 14.50 Basel III: The Implications for Ship Lending Basel II - has it made a difference? Basel III - how will it affect banks? What should shipping lenders and shipping borrowers do in a Basel II / III world? R. Philip Bailey, Managing Director THEISEN SECURITIES AND THEISENRISK, UK 15.15 Industry Panel Discussion: Shipping in Distress: Will the Pain Exceed Potential Gains? Will banks be forced to take tougher action in writing off loans? Is there a market for buying and selling of shipping loan portfolios and how could this be enhanced? Where are distressed bargains most likely to come from? What is the impact of Germany s KG system problems likely to be this year and next year? Pierre Aury, Partner RS PLATOU LLP, UK Simon Booth, Managing Director & Global Co-Head DEUTSCHE SHIPPING, UK Polys Hajioannou, Chief Executive Officer SAFE BULKERS INC., Greece Fotini Karamanlis, Chief Executive Officer HELLENIC CARRIERS, Greece Ted Petropoulos, Head of Research PSMI, Greece 16.00 Open Forum & Chairman s Concluding Remarks 16.20 Close High Praise for this Event! Very interesting views from the various market players and great networking opportunities S Gyrtakis, DVB Bank A perfectly organised event of high standards in line with market needs D Foros Tsirozidis, Wealth Management This event provides the biorhythm of shipping investments for the next twelve months G Xiradakis, XRTC Business Consultants Very good - Well done E Christou, Capital Ship Management Excellent speakers with real market experience M Kelly, Norton Rose Buy the Conference Proceedings! You can purchase the 8th Greek Shipping & Ship Finance Conference 2011 electronic documentation at just 380. For more information contact Customer Services on tel: +44 (0)20 7017 5522, fax: +44 (0)20 7017 4745 email: papers.info@informa.com To register call the booking hotline: +44 (0)20 7017 5511
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