5th Annual Arctic Shipping Summit

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5th Annual Arctic Shipping Summit

Monday 27th - Thursday 30th April 2009
Helsinki Congress Paasitorni, Helsinki, Finland

Overview

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Key stakeholders' views on future activities in the Arctic region
Emphasis on emergency preparedness and response
Specialised sessions on operational and commercial challenges
Update on current and future technical developments and ship design

FEATURING:

Three days of knowledge sharing and a postconference interactive workshop
Concurrent streams for icebreaker design and Arctic LNG and offshore
Extensive networking opportunities
Plus visit to Aker Arctic's ice model test basin

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: A Guide to Current and Future Requirements for Ice Navigation Training and Standards

Thursday 30th April 2009
Helsinki Congress Paasitorni

Why you should attend:

Dear Colleague

Over the past few years, as the Arctic ice rapidly retreats to levels unseen before, and there is increasing talk of trans-polar shipping routes, there is also increasing investment and exploration in potential and actual energy sources, minerals and other commodities in the region. The opportunities could be immense as the recent US Geological Survey report estimates that approximately 13% of world undiscovered oil reserves, 30% of Natural gas reserves and 44bn barrels of natural gas liquids lie in the Arctic. In support of developments in current and future oil and gas fields, it is estimated that by the end of 2008 approximately 10% of the world tanker fleet is likely to be ice-class.

Activity in these regions is likely to continue despite the economic downturn, which brings with it increased risks and challenges as well as opportunities. New technology and techniques for ship design and construction to cope with harsh environments and low temperatures are being rapidly applied to all types of ice class ships to meet the operational challenges.

The 5th Annual Arctic Shipping Summit taking place in the city of Helsinki will bring together an expert panel of speakers to share knowledge and discuss current developments, including:

a strategic overview and operational realities for Arctic shipping
evaluation of demand and opportunities for trade and transportation
examination of emergency preparedness, response and common standards for cooperation in the Arctic
requirements for commercial operations and management of major projects and transport
analysis of the key mix of skills and experience needed for ice navigators and crew and how to achieve this
assessment of icebreaker operations management plus design and development for new icebreakers
latest concepts for Arctic LNG and offshore support vessels

The event also includes a visit to the Aker Arctic ice model test basin and numerous networking opportunities, which provide unique opportunities to meet your peers and understand the challenges ahead.

Vanessa Darnborough
Research Manager, Lloyd's List events

Exclusive networking events at the Arctic Shipping Summit include:

Visit to the Aker Arctic ice model test basin
Pre-conference welcome drinks
Networking refreshment breaks
Evening drinks receptions
Extended lunch breaks

"Most of the industry leaders gathered for presentations and discussion around several fundamental and interesting topics within arctic hydrocarbon transportation"
(B Monsen, Teekay)

"One of the leading conferences regarding arctic shipping"
(U Gullne, Swedish Maritime Administration)

"Excellent update on the topic of arctic shipping, excellent networking opportunity"
(H Falck, Wilhelmsen)

"Leading cold climate shipping conference covering a wide range of subjects of relevance and importance for the shipping industry"
(J Koren, DNV)

"Excellent concentrated learning opportunity"
(P Jameson, Stasco)