2nd Annual Tanker Economics

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These are extraordinary times for the industry. Global recession means the tanker markets have found themselves in a remarkably difficult position in 2009 with reduced demand for clean, dirty and LPG cargoes coming at the same time as an influx of new builds.

This distortion of the supply/demand balance has resulted in record low earnings as all sectors of the industry face significant challenges.

This has led many market participants to examine all cost areas with the aim of improving operational efficiency across the board, through measures from slow-steaming to how they buy bunker fuels.

This year has also seen a surge of piracy attacks — twice the number worldwide as last year so far — with a surge in the Gulf of Aden particularly, forcing tankers to sail further and further off the coast of Africa to protect themselves.

At a time of unprecedented volatility in the global tanker market, Platts 2nd Annual Tanker Economics conference offers the industry, from ship owners, operators and managers to traders and fuel suppliers, an opportunity to identify the challenges ahead and devise strategies aimed at overcoming these challenges.

The conference will:

Provide the most up-to-date information available on all active and planned tankers across the world
Identify challenges and opportunities in the global tanker industry
Deliver tools to help companies navigate through current market conditions
Facilitate market analysis and forecasting of future tankers
Assess global tanker operations
Offer an understanding of business structure, strategy and prospects across the global tanker market
Develop strategies based on the latest operational, financial, and regulatory events from the latest deals
Identify and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the leading tanker companies in the world

Speakers confirmed include:

Gati Saadi Al-Jebouri, CEO, Litasco (Lukoil)
Steve Christy, Head of Consultancy & Research, EA Gibson Shipbrokers
Keith Bainbridge, Managing Director, LNG, Clarksons
Justin Murphy, Regional Director, AET Limited
Mordechai Mano, Chief Financial Officer, NAVIG8
George Saroglou, Chief Operating Officer, Tsakos Energy Navigation
Patrick Norroy, Principal Administrator, DG TREN Energy and Transport, Maritime Transport and Ports Politics; Maritime Safety, European Commission
Ole-Rikard Hammer, Senior Analyst Oil & Tankers Macro, Pareto Securities AS
Erik Ranheim, Research and Projects Manager, INTERTANKO
Jeff McGee, Director - Shipping Markets, Drewry Shipping Consultants
Art Regan, Director, Strategic Planning & Projects, Stena Bulk
William Bathurst, Editor, Dirty Tankerwire, Platts
Peter Townsend, Executive Director, Aon Limited Marine
David Dearsley, Secretary General, International Maritime Employers Committee
Simon Fordham OBE, Partner/Negotiator, BGN Risk

Special Rates For Ship Owners

We are delighted to offer Ship Owners the discounted registration fee of €895 + VAT.

To qualify for this offer please contact Stacey Knox: T: +44 (0) 207 176 6226 E: Stacey_knox@platts.com

Take a look at what attendees from Tanker Economics 2008 said about the event:

“Top-notch.”
Nikos Sazaklis, Tsakos Commerce SA

“Very professional.”
Antonio Brizzo, Weathernews

“High quality, good speakers, good conference leaders.”
William Hoebee, Port of Rotterdam Authority

“Very good.”
Alexander Propopakis, Mamidoil – Jetoil

“Very positive — excellent speakers and networking — very international, as opposed to a lot of conferences in Athens.”
Theodoros Polydoros, Business Liaison Office

“Good and useful.”
Peskov Yury, Novoship

“Very professional.”
Vasilis Varelas, Hellenic Petroleum

“Good and informative with plenty of networking opportunities.”
Shehariyar Backer, Bakri Navigation

“High standard of organisation and speakers — thanks to the staff.”
Farid Mahmoud, Jordan National Shipping Lines Co

“This was my first conference with Platts, and it was a very impressive experience.”
Tariq Al-Sahli, Kuwait Oil Tanker Co