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Join us for expert insights on how to get across many of the common misconceptions and learn how to navigate some of the uncertainty.
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Philip Bacon, a former seafarer turned shipbroker and arbitrator, has 32 years of experience in various aspects of shipping. He has worked with Shell, K-Line, Gearbulk, the Jebsen family companies, AM Nomikos, and Siem Shipping. His expertise spans operations, chartering, management, risk control, claims, compliance, and consultancy, covering tankers, car carriers, containers, dry bulk, and open-hatch breakbulk sectors.
Martin has a passion for advancing sustainability, social and safety outcomes in the maritime industry to improve global prosperity without harming people or the planet. He founded Lookout Maritime, as a vehicle to deliver on these objectives. Prior to this he was CEO of RightShip.
Alessio specialises in both international commercial litigation and maritime environmental compliance work, including MARPOL, sustainability, decarbonisation, alternative fuels and emissions trading. He advises shipowners and operators on all type of contracts, advising extensively on carbon emissions regulations and fuel/bunker related issues.
Edwin, a seasoned naval architect for 20+ years, specializes in ship design, stability, fire safety, and environmental concerns. Active in IMO since 2001, he chairs the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Committee and contributes to EU projects on fire safety, damage stability, and hydrogen fuel cells. Notably, he led a study on future EEDI for the EU, contributed to EEXI and CII frameworks, and conducted research on biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, and wind for EMSA.
Over a 20-year career, the Baltic Exchange’s lead on New Markets has worked in shipping in London, Singapore and Hong Kong in both physical and derivative markets. Nadia also worked in Rome with the UN World Food Programme’s Shipping Department.
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