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Gas Ship Management 2007

The latest developments in the regulatory, technical, and human element issues associated with the transportation of LNG, LPG, and other gas products

Wednesday 28th - Thursday 29th November
2007, Courthouse Hotel Kempinski, London

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ANNOUNCEMENT
We regret to announce that this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any queries, please contact Kala I'Anson. Email: Kala.I'Anson@informa.com

Lloyd's List Events would like to invite you to our Inaugural Gas Ship Management Conference on 28 - 29 November, 2007 in London, UK. The conference will provide a forum for industry updates, information exchange and networking opportunities. The Gas Ship Management 2007 programme is dedicated to the challenges associated with managing innovations in gas shipping.

In response to the global increase in demand for natural gas - storage, transportation and delivery systems are accelerating at a rapid pace.

In attending The Gas Ship Management conference you will gain:

Updates on the development of evolving gas ship technologies
Detailed discussions of approaches to regulatory challenges
Information of human element perspectives on automation and simulation processes
Knowledge on the skills and training required to manage the pace of technological advancements
Insight into the pros and cons of third party management
An integration of multiple perspectives from ship owners, ship managers, industry and academic experts

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Charlotte Kirk, Director, ITIC
Bert McAughtrie, Director LNG, V SHIPS UK LTD
Capt. Jim Dibble, Managing Director, SEAGULL UK
Captain David Stockley, Chief Operating Officer, STEALTHGAS
Michael Hanrahan, Managing Director, CENTRE FOR MARINE CNG
Patrick Chaney, Manager Gas Carriers, Ship Sector Development Group, ABS
Dr Jonathan V Earthy, Principal Human Factors Specialist, LLOYD'S REGISTER
Chris Clucas, Gas project Manager, DORCHESTER MARITIME LTD, UK
Capt Fred Anstey, Faculty (Maritime Security), SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES, FISHERIES AND MARITIME INSTITUTE OF MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
David Squire, FNI Editor, ALERT! BULLETIN
Peter Aylott, Education and Training Manager, NAUTICAL INSTITUTE
Mike Potts, General manager, VIDEOTEL MARINE INTERNATIONAL
John Douglas, Seakill Team Member, DNV, NORWAY

Programme highlights:

The owner/manager relationship
Pros and cons of mandates vs self-regulation: HSSEQand STCW
Proactive strategies for loss prevention
Technical manning and training; human element challenges associated with new technologies
Matching training tools with expanding trades
Advancing new technologies to practical application