Optimisation and consolidation is crucial to the international oil industry. Market fundamentals such as the development of supply chain processes and the achievement of margin and profit targets rely on this. Vital to this process is the ocean tanker freight markets. From trading to transportation, bunkering to brokering, owners and charterers have to adapt to prohibitive oil as well as the changing requirements in the dry bulk, regulatory and economic environment. This is imperative to re-establishing viable business opportunity and the best methods of maximising net back. Platts Tanker Economics conference will consider expert views from the dry and liquid bulk industry that will allow ship owners, operators and managers maximize their competitive position and awareness in the market, while limiting their exposure to price, regulatory and delivery risks. Topics Will Include: Managing Tanker Risk The Changing Dynamics of Bunkering and the Low Sulphur Clean Fuel Challenge An Analysis of the New-Build Market New Management Strategies in Shipping Finance The Financing Cost of Maintenance and Regulation Port Expansion within Sustainable Environment The Future Fuel and Energy Efficiency Challenge Speakers Include: Peter Swift, Managing Director, INTERTANKO Alan Gavin, Marine Director, Lloyd’s Register Alexander Prokopakis, General Manager, JetOil Bunkering William J. Sember, ABS President and Chief Operating Officer, ABS Europe The agenda will be available soon. Please check back for updates. For more information about the conference, contact: Sophie Adams Tel: +44-20-7176-6658 sophie_adams@platts.com Speaking opportunities, contact: Richard Turner Tel: +44-0-20-7176-6226 richard_turner@platts.com Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Michelle Thorby Tel: +44-20-7176-6229 michelle_thorby@platts.com For media inquiries, contact: Daniel Lawson Tel: +44-20-7176-6228 daniel_lawson@platts.com

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