SHIPPINGInsight 2023 Conference and Exhibition Theme Revealed – Decade of Collaboration OrbitMI and ABS First Committed Platinum Partners
Stamford, CT – December 5, 2022
"The Decade of Collaboration” was announced by Carleen Lyden Walker, SHIPPINGInsight’s Chief Evolution Officer, as the theme for SHIPPINGInsight 2023. With mounting challenges facing every company, partnerships and cooperation to uniquely address those impacting the shipping industry, are more important than ever. In this “Decade of Collaboration”, we truly are stronger together, and the 2023 conference and exhibition will explore the increasing necessity of collaboration required to propel the maritime industry forward. The 12th Annual SHIPPINGInsight Conference will be held from October 10-12, 2023, in Stamford, CT.
“The trifecta of society, charterers and regulators are forcing the shipping industry to accelerate its pivot to operations that reduce its environmental impact, while making it more efficient. This requires innovation that will provide additional benefits of transparency and accountability, but collaboration is critical to successfully address the challenges facing our industry” stated Ms. Walker.
“This is truly the “Decade of Collaboration”, and SHIPPINGInsight will support the industry as it navigates its way into the future,” declared Ms. Walker. “Our maritime community, from shipowners to solution providers, will gain an enhanced perspective on where we are going and how we get there – together – as we explore the ‘Decade of Collaboration’.”
SHIPPINGInsight 2023 will feature exclusive sessions focusing on cross-industry collaboration while highlighting the latest tech for decarbonization, digitalization, data management and display, tools of transparency, cyber security, compliance technologies, automation, communications/satellite technology, training, disruption, diversity and more. Returning for 2023 is the Shipowners Roundtable Luncheon, the ever-popular SHARK TANK session, and the coveted SHIPPINGInsight Innovation Award. It is truly 3 days not to be missed!
SHIPPINGInsight 2023 is thrilled to welcome the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and OrbitMI as our first committed Platinum Partners. ABS is a premier classification society supporting the transformations in the maritime industry, OrbitMI features a suite of solutions which are revolutionizing the industry and is centered around collaboration.
Be part of the Decade of Collaboration at SHIPPINGInsight 2023. Visit us at https://www.shippinginsight.com/ to learn more and explore partnership opportunities.
Photo: SHIPPINGInsight Chief Evolution Officer, Carleen Lyden Walker
Tototheo Maritime Co-CEO features in Lloyd’s List Top 100 for sixth time
Tototheo Maritime Co-CEO, Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, has been included in the Lloyd’s List Top 100 People in Shipping for the sixth year running. Jumping six places in the 2022 listing, she shares the No. 83 spot with Elpi Petraki, who was elected to take over from Mrs Panayiotou Theodosiou as WISTA International President in October 2022 following the completion of her tenure.
The Lloyd’s List Top 100 listing recognises influential individuals who are driving change in shipping. This year’s list has been compiled during a volatile period for an industry which also faces the key challenges of decarbonisation and digitalisation.
Mrs Panayiotou Theodosiou said: “I am truly honoured to feature in the Lloyd’s List Top 100 People in Shipping and I am delighted to share this position with the new WISTA International President, Elpi Petraki. Over the last five years I have made it my mission to increase diversity in shipping and to level the playing field to provide greater opportunities for everyone, while raising awareness of digitalisation, the opportunities it can create and how new technologies can help shape our industry’s future.
“I feel very privileged to be included in this coveted list for the sixth time; it is a position I do not take for granted and am proud to represent WISTA and people working in technology on this list as we continue to try and create a more sustainable future.”
In addition to her role at Tototheo, Mrs Theodosiou holds a number of other positions including Chair of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, and is a board member of various organizations including the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation, and many others.
Secro Wins Approval from the International Group of P&I Clubs Transformational Electronic Platform Provides Speed and Security
December 6, 2022—The International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) added Secro as an approved electronic bill of lading provider. Established in 2021, Secro is an independent technology company helping buyers and sellers of bulk commodities to digitize their core business workflows and optimize working capital. Approval by the Group ensures that liabilities arising in respect to the carriage of cargo under such paperless trading are covered. The legal documentation and terms of use associated with the use and operation of Secro system, as well as the Secro electronic bill of lading, were reviewed and approved by the Group.
December 6, 2022—The International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) added Secro as an approved electronic bill of lading provider. Established in 2021, Secro is an independent technology company helping buyers and sellers of bulk commodities to digitize their core business workflows and optimize working capital. Approval by the Group ensures that liabilities arising in respect to the carriage of cargo under such paperless trading are covered. The legal documentation and terms of use associated with the use and operation of Secro system, as well as the Secro electronic bill of lading, were reviewed and approved by the Group.
At SHIPPINGInsight 2022, Secro received the organization’s Innovation Award by securing the most support from investors and shipowners in the SHARK TANK. Secro is currently available to selected customers with the public launch expected during Q1 2023. For more information on the company go to Secro.
Photo: (L to R) Secro Co-Founder and CEO Michele Sancricca, Dan Holmes of Bureau Veritas, and SHIPPINGInsight Chief Evolution Officer Carleen Lyden Walker.
ZESTAs Granted IMO Consultative Status Association to provide expert knowledge on zero emissions
December 7, 2022—ZESTAs (Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association) has been granted International Maritime Organization Consultative Status by IMO Council on provisional status for two years, after which time it will be reviewed for its contributions to standards. ZESTA is invited to send observers to attend IMO meetings of interest to the organization with immediate effect.
“We are honoured to share our knowledge and insights on current commercial zero-emission technology and future development with the IMO” stated Jogchum Bruinsma, ZESTAs Chair and Chief Commercial Officer for Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology. “To fulfil the IMO targets on decarbonization, it is vital to cooperate throughout the full shipping value chain and go for zero where possible. At ZESTAs we have the technology and the spirit to make zero-emission happen today.”
ZESTAs work to revolutionize the shipping industry through the promotion of rapid and large-scale uptake of zero-emissions technology and fuel. By combining zero emission technologies, it is possible to achieve zero emissions at the shipboard level faster. With today’s technologies, the shipping industry can achieve fully zero emissions now, particularly on smaller return to base vessels, as well as drastically reduce emissions on larger, ocean-going vessels with more complicated operational profiles.
The purpose of IMO Consultative Status is to enable IMO to obtain information or expert advice from non-governmental international organizations with special knowledge in a particular sector of IMO's activities and to enable such non-governmental international organizations representing large groups whose activities have an important and direct bearing on the work of IMO to express their points of view to it.
IMO has worked to lower shipping’s emission for over 20 years. As recently as 2018, IMO issued a goal of a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030 over 2008 levels and a 50% reduction by 2050. In recent years, however, pressure has built for IMO to be more ambitious and look towards zero emissions by 2050.
Madadh MacLaine, ZESTAs Secretary General, observed “We cannot underestimate the importance of the work being undertaken currently at the IMO. The technologies exist to keep shipping in line with 1.5 degrees of warming and we look forward to working closely with the IMO to achieve the high level of ambition required to assure a fair and just transition and secure a safe future for all. “
Shipping is considered a “hard to abate” sector for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, recently there is tremendous momentum in innovation and willingness to uptake zero-emission solutions. ZESTAs is well positioned to provide input on these solutions and has held a series of “ShipZERO” events bringing together change-makers and innovators from across the entire maritime value chain from shipowners and manufacturers to financiers and regulators. The next will be held during London International Shipping Week 2023.
Photo: Jogchum Bruinsma, ZESTAs Chair and Chief Commercial Officer for Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology