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- Shiprepair Forum Changes to Reflect Current Events Maritime Reporter, Nov 2001 #30
Changes in the international political and economic climate will add new urgency to the theme of the Shiprepair & Conversion 2001 conference in London in November — gaining the edge in a competitive global industry.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the event, the conference takes place alongside the industry's leading exhibition in the Grand Hall. Olympia, on November 28-29.
A new pick-and-mix booking format offers cut-price entry to one or more of the four morning and afternoon sessions — giving delegates, exhibitors and visitors more scope to take part in both the conference and trade show, which will feature a record 360 exhibitors.
In a further innovation from organizers Lloyd's List Events, a pre-conference workshop on November 27 — held in conjunction with the annual meetings of the trade associations AWES and SSA — will focus on negotiating newbuild, conversion and repair contracts.
In the main conference, the impact of world events will be assessed by speakers and in open debate at a time when the industry is already facing up to the demands of legislation, rationalization, modernization, diversification and competition.
Following the keynote opening address by Malta Drydocks chief executive Peter Moore, Acason's analysis forms part of a strategic market review in Session 1 chaired by Shell International fleet manager Ken Graham.
The review includes a comparison of global repair yard capacity and demand: a paper on modern shipyard trends by David Ring, chief executive of A&P Holdings; and an appraisal by ABS Europe assistant chief surveyor Joseph Riva of technical and legislative changes including the phasing out of single hull tankers and tougher survey regimes for older vessels.
There will also be a study of the causes and consequences of yard consolidation by MRC Business Information senior analysts Mark Williams and Jenny Tok, who observes.
Session 2 starts with a geographical review featuring Graig Shipping CEO Hugh Williams on China and a vision of European yards in 2020 by Fin- cantieri Palermo chairman Vito Busalacehi, who also heads the AWES shiprepair group.
The session ends with a reprise of last year's highlight, a state of the industry debate introduced by chairman and ShipCare editor Alan Thorpe. Speakers include Jose Luis Moya, 1ZAR managing director; Willem Geistdorfer, general manager of P&O Nedlloyd fleet management; Robert Pueiiik of Petromaritime Consulting; and Det Norske Veritas technical director Tor Svensen.
Day one of Shiprepair & Conversion closes with the event's prime networking opportunity, a Lloyd's Register cocktail reception open to all delegates and exhibitors.
Session three on day two of the conference opens by examining the owner/yard interface. Factors affecting yard selection will be outlined by Eddie Bucknell, fleet technical manager of Columbia Ship Management; Lloyd's Register marine director Alan Gavin reviews changes in Class aims; and Chamber of Shipping senior manager Donald Chard will put the case for a standardized shipyard contract.
The rest of the session is devoted to new business technologies. Papers include innovation in blasting by John Odwazny of Ultrastrip Systems; and Tecor managing director Carlos da Maia; maintenance systems by Morten Steen Martinsen, ship management director at Jo Tankers; management support software by V Ships Consulting managing director Martin Stafford; and diversification into the FPSO conversion market by Petromaritime's Robert Pucnik.
Session four spotlights repair and conversion case studies, including analysis of Great Lakes bulk carrier upgrades by Alan Thorns, president and CEO of CSE Port Weller Drydocks, and a detailed review of the uses of sandwich plate construction by Intelligent Engineering director David Sanders.
The session and conference ends with a debate on critical industry issues including the ramifications of the global political and economic outlook.
Together with feedback from earlier sessions, other topics earmarked for discussion include the impact of Port State Control and whether tough new quality standards mean more repair work or increased scrapping.
The November 27 pre-conference workshop on contract negotiation is being held at London's Commonwealth Institute in Kensington High Street.
Examination of the key points, pitfalls and differences involved in newbuilding, repair and conversion contracts will be underlined by a mock negotiation.
Speakers include Ian Garrard and Sinion Curtis, partners in Curtis Davis Garrard; Guy Mills, a partner in Mills & Co; and Katherine Birchall, manager of North Insurance Management.
representing the North of England P&I Association.
Full exhibition, conference and workshop details are on the event website — www.shiprepairex.com — which includes visitor and delegate registration.
There is also a conference registration hotline on Tel +44 1932 893 861.
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November 2001 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 31group. The session ends with a reprise of last year's high- light, a state of the industry debate introduced by chair- man and ShipCare editor Alan Thorpe. Speakers include Jose Luis Moya, 1ZAR managing director; Willem Geistdorfer, general manager of P&O Nedl- loyd fleet management; Robert Pueiiik
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December 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4EDITORIAL Production Editor Anthony Besada Production Editor Elizabeth Malcolm Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates Manager of Information Systems Susan Cosme MARKETING
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November 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 104SHIP REPAIR & CONVERSION Lisnave Continues To Set Trends By Alan Thorpe, International Editor Despite the intended reorganiza- tion of Lisnave, which will eventu- ally lead to the closure of the large Margueira shipyard near Lisbon, business at Lisnave has continued to set trends. The company
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November 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4. IDITOR1AL Production Editor Anthony Besada Production Editor Elizabeth Malcolm Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates Manager of Information Systems Susan Cosme MARKETING
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October 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 110FAR EAST UPDATE Economic turmoil continues to leave a lasting impression by Alan Thorpe, international editor According to the Japanese Maritime Research Institute (MRI) shipbuilding orders are expected to decline by almost a quarter this year, in contrast with 1997. Reflecting the current
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October 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 41weld metals. It categorically dismisses local welding as a recipe for a recur- rence of damage. — DT Port Weller Invests In Future by Alan Thorpe, international editor Canadian Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd. (CS&E) currently operates two yards on the Great Lakes — Port Weller Dry Docks
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October 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4EDITORIAL Production Editor Anthony Besada Production Editor Elizabeth Malcolm Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager of Information Systems
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September 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 98SHIP REPAIR & CONVERSION A farewell to ON of Ik iiduslry's nost well howi fadliHes by Alan Thorpe, international editor Belfast's Harland & Wolff (H&W) Ship Repair & Marine Services has announced that it is to withdraw from the general shiprepair market. The official rea- sons are
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September 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4EDITORIAL Production Editor Anthony Besada Production Editor Elizabeth Malcolm Technical Editor Dovid Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager of Information Systems
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July 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 47for an on-location life of at least eight years. The consolidation in the Singapore repair industry contin- ues with the latest move being by Alan Thorpe, international editor that Sembawang Corp. has been swallowed up by the giant con- glomerate, Singapore Technologies. This follows Sembawang's
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July 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Trauthwein EDITORIAL Senior Editor Nina D. Miller Production Editor Anthony Besada Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager of Information Systems
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June 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 112Continues To Rule Asian Markets South Korean shipbuilders reported a 45 percent fall in new contracts in the first quarter of this year by Alan Thorpe, international editor Full Control at Your Fingertips. BridgeControl \ i'! \ A - \ \jv i • n m:x ^ - ™ Integrated Bridge System BridgeControl
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April 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 36with news of closuresconsolidations and cancellations. If the tanker market is over-ordered, as many speculate, more changes are sure to come. — by Alan Thorpe, international editor The financial crisis in the Far East has had an immediate effect upon the South Korean shipbuild- ing industry, especially
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April 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Trauthwein EDITORIAL Senior Editor Nina D. Miller Production Editor Anthony Besada Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager of Information Systems
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March 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Trauthwein EDITORIAL Senior Editor Nina D. Miller Production Editor Anthony Besada Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates Editorial Intern Keith Redo INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager
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February 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4EDITORIAL Senior Editor Nina D. Miller Production Editor Anthony Besada Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. MtCaul, president, International Maritime Associates INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager of Information Systems
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January 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 40SHIP REPAIR & CONVERSION VLCC Prospects Spawn New Facilities by Alan Thorpe, International Editor Competition in the VLCC repair market will again heat up with three new docks capable of dry- docking such ships to come on stream during the next two years. The locations are Shanghai Guan
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January 1998 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4R. Trauthwein Senior Editor Nina D. Miller Production Editor Anthony Besada Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates INFORMATION SYSTEMS Manager of Information Systems
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November 1997 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 46SHIP REPAIR & CONVERSION Offshore Continues To Drive Repair Business Around The World by Alan Thorpe, international editor 44 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Japanese offshore engineering company Mitsui Ocean Development (MODEC) has been awarded contracts worth $300 mil- lion (Y35 billion)
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November 1997 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 42• mni EUROPORT '97 — BENELUX REVIEW BENELUX: Carving IPs Niche by Alan Thorpe, international editor The strengthening of the U.K. pound this past summer enabled Holland and Belgium to become far more competitive than in previous years, especially in the ship repair market. Holland
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November 1997 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 6D. Miller Associate Editor Suzanne I. Staszak-Silva Production Editor Anthony Besada Technical Editor David Tinsley International Editor Alan Thorpe Editorial Consultant James R. McCaul, president, International Maritime Associates MARKETING Marketing Assistant Jennifer Bobbe PRODUCTION
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November 1997 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 2Reporter/Engineering News 40 BENELUX: Carving its niche In a special report in conjunction with the Europort exhibition, International Editor Alan Thorpe analyzes market trends in this European region. 8 Marin* Finance 44 Ship Repair & Conversion Offshore continues to drive repair business.
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October 1997 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 66FAR EAST UPDATE Increasing Orders Put South Korea Ahead Of The Competition by Alan Thorpe, international editor Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI) are to spend Yl.l billion over three years to develop the sys- tem, designed to aid management and supervi- sory roles in every aspect of shipbuilding.