Events

27 February - 2 March 2012, Hong Kong
Shipping Hong Kong

Shipping Hong Kong will be a week of shipping related events, from a maritime exhibition to conferences and workshops designed to take advantage of Hong Kong’s expertise as the Shipping and Financial Hub of Asia.

Shipping Hong Kong is a commercially driven enterprise, aiming for business, not just show. It represents “deal flow” and networking – focusing not only market trends and forecasts, but more on how these aspects can be used to improve your day-to-day business. And few countries do it better, regardless of the state of the economy!

For details on the conferences and social meetings on during the week follow this link to our website Shipping Hong Kong.

29 February - 1 March 2012, Hamburg
MARITIME SECURITY FORUM
Combating organised & opportunistic crime in shipping, ports & offshore infrastructure

Drugs, arms and people smuggling. Stowaways. Vandalism. Opportunistic theft.
There is an abundance of critical security threats that you face on a daily basis. Understanding how to adapt your security strategy to identify and tackle breaches is crucial to your operational security.

Would you benefit from stress-testing your maritime security strategy against the latest incidents?

The Full Spectrum Maritime Security Forum provides reports from the front line. Packed with case studies of the latest incidents, the programme offers up-to-the-minute intelligence on the evolving tactics being used by criminals. Each incident provides critical information on where, how, and with what result, a security programme was breached. And crucially, what lessons have been learnt and the improvements you can make as a result. You’ll leave with an abundance of fresh initiatives and measures you can implement immediately to create a robust security strategy.

For more information, visit: maritime-crime.com

14-16 March 2012, Singapore
The 12th edition of
Asia Pacific Maritime
Asia’s Premier Event for Marine Engineering & Port Technology

Hailed as the region's foremost international maritime event, APM presents an exciting line up of cutting-edge marine engineering and port technology products and services for the Asia Pacific market. Combining exhibition, conferences, seminars and a host of networking events, APM provides a dynamic commercial platform for all from the global maritime network. Incorporating Workboat and Offshore, APM is the proven platform to buy, sell and network with Asia’s rising maritime industry!

With over 900 leading international maritime exhibitors over 50 countries and more than 13,000 expected Asian visitors converging for the latest in marine equipment, technologies and services at Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), there are now more reasons to participate in this leading maritime event.

APM offers a holistic business experience by combining a comprehensive exhibition, high-powered conferences and seminars, and a host of networking sessions that connect quality Asia Pacific buyers to international maritime suppliers. Conferences at APM 2012 will address latest trends and updates relevant to the marine industries, including Green Shipping, Bunker, Marine Electronics and Communications, Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery, Offshore & Support Vessels and many more.

Incorporating Workboat & Offshore, APM is the Asia Pacific’s proven platform to buy, sell and network with Asia’s rising maritime industry.

APM 2012 will return from 14 -16 March 2012 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Level 1 and Basement 2), Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Visit www.apmaritime.com for more information.

Date: 14 March 2012 - 16 March 2012
Location: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, SINGAPORE
Level 1 & Basement 2
Contact: apm@reedexpo.com.sg
Tel: +65 6789 8800
Website: www.apmaritime.com
Future Dates: Mar 2014

Organiser:

Contact Details:
Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd
Address: 1 Changi Business Park Crescent, #06-01, Plaza 8 @ CBP Tower A
Singapore 486025 
Contact: Miss Lim Shi Bin
Telephone: +65 67804586

19-20-21 March 2012, Connecticut
27th Annual Shipping Conference and Exhibition
SHIPPING 2012

Join the International Shipping Community!

Shipping 2012 continues a tradition of bringing the international shipping community together in North America's leading commercial shipping center, for two and a half days of business and market activity.

Hilton Hotel, Stamford, Connecticut.

For more information, visit:
www.shipping2012.com

27-29 March 2012, Copenhagen
8th annual
GST 2012

At the 8th annual Green Ship Technology Conference, get the latest information on the maritime industry's initiatives for greener, more sustainable shipping at this premier industry event. Hear from 100+ speakers and use the 6 technical & operational streams to adapt the event to your needs.

Benefit from:

• Shipowner/operators' carbon management strategies and operational initiatives to save costs
  
• Management of air emissions and discussion of fuel markets, availability and quality
  
• Verification of EEDI: understanding the issues for fair and acceptable verification of data
  
• Case studies of using alternative power sources: shipowners/operators explain why they chose particular methods and results so far, including LNG, wind and fuel cells
  
• Development of guidelines for ballast water sampling and enforcement procedures
  
• A shipowner's experience of implementing SEEMP in practice
  
• New regulations for hull biofouling and practical solutions for hull management
  
• Performance monitoring for greener, more efficient operations
  
• Innovation opportunities for new technologies: shipping industry experience and financing issuese
  
• Focus on recent results and projects from the Danish Green Ship of the Future
  
  For more information, visit: www.informaglobalevents.com/FKT2274BMWL

24-26 April 2012, Helsinki
8th annual
Arctic Shipping Forum

The leading event of the year for industry professionals involved in Arctic and cold climate shipping will see highly qualified experts in Arctic Shipping from a diverse background assemble to discuss and analyse critical developments and practical challenges.

Conference highlights include:

• Two Technical Streams: Two separate streams with focussed presentations and audience feedback.
  
• Breakfast Briefings allowing in-depth presentations and discussion on key topics
  
• Problem Solving Panel Discussions: Multi-stakeholder panels examine current and future developments in the Arctic, including the increase in voyages on the Northern Sea Route, ice navigation, communications and winterisation
  
  For more information, visit: www.informaglobalevents.com/FKT2287BMWL

25-26 April 2012, Marriott Hotel, Copenhagen
The 2nd Scandinavian Shipping & Ship Finance Conference 2012

The only conference to provide in-depth analysis, the latest insights and opinions for some of the most important questions for Scandinavian shipping including:

• Are the new rules of shipping squeezing out the independent shipowner?
  
• Are more major cargo controllers likely to follow the example of Vale and build major fleets of their own?
  
• What proportion of China's import and export needs can be covered by its own fleet before China becomes a net negative force?
  
• How can the independent owner best position itself to withstand today's pressures?
  
• Will opportunities arising from distress live up to hopes?
  
• What are the main drivers for banks closing on their clients?
  
• Is there a market for buying and selling ship finance portfolios?
  
• Is now the time for the stronger owners to expand or are there better bargains still to come?
• How can shipping close the finance gap?

For more information, visit: www.informaglobalevents.com/FKT2328BTWL

4-8 June 2012, Athens
Posidonia 2012
The International Shipping Exhibition

New venue for Posidonia 2012

In 2012 Posidonia relocates to the exciting Metropolitan Expo Centre located within the Athens International Airport complex. This state of the art exhibition centre, the largest exhibition venue in Greece, provides a flexible and functional environment for Posidonia and its exhibitors and visitors.

The Posidonia exhibition will utilize all 4 halls of the Metropolitan Expo, providing an integrated exhibition area developed on one level, which facilitates the flow and movement of visitors.
As the floorplan of Posidonia 2012 has now changed due to the move to the Metropolitan Expo, exciting new exhibiting spaces are now available.