The IBIA Annual Convention 2008

24-27 November 2008, Cape Town, South Africa

 

EVENT PROGRAMME

Monday 24 November 2008

0830-
0900

IBIA Advanced Technical and Operations Course Registration

0900-
1700

IBIA Advanced Technical and Operations Course (Day 1)
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Tuesday 25 November 2008

0830-
0900

IBIA Basic Bunker Course Registration

0900-
1700

IBIA Basic Bunker Course
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IBIA Advanced Technical and Operations Course (Day 2)
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1700-
1800

Convention Registration

1800 -
2000

Opening Evening Reception
Sponsored by Addax Bunkering Services

2030

Informal Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Bominflot

Wednesday 26 November 2008

0800-
0900

Convention Registration and Coffee
Sponsored by Addax Bunkering Services

0900

Session One: Welcome to the IBIA Annual Convention

Session Chairman: Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Limited

Convention Organiser's Welcome
Orientation and outline of programme and format
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Limited

IBIA Welcome Address: Setting the Scene
Ian Adams, Secretary General, IBIA

IBIA Chairman's Address
Capt Fritz Jakob Fredriksen, Chairman, IBIA
Senior Manager of Fleet Performance / Bunker Purchase, Höegh Autoliners AS


Bunkering in Africa
Yaw Agyemang-Duah, Managing Director, Ghana Oil Company Ltd (GOIL)

1030

Morning Refreshments
In the Exhibition Area
Sponsored by Addax Bunkering Services

1100

Session Two: The Future of IBIA

Session Chairman: Capt Fritz Jakob Fredriksen, Chairman, IBIA

Following lively debates at the IBIA Annual Convention in 2006 (Monaco) and 2007 (Montreal) and in response to a membership survey, the Council of IBIA has been engaged in producing a blueprint for the future. This session will outline the latest developments in the process and culminate in a proposal for the membership to consider and vote upon. The results of the vote will be announced during the Convention.

An Update on IBIA Asia
KW Chong, Regional Manager, IBIA Asia

The Future of IBIA
Trevor Harrison, Council Member, IBIA
Consultant


The Next Stage for IBIA?
Ian Adams, Secretary General, IBIA

Open Forum: Discussion and Questions

1300

Networking Lunch Sponsored by

1400

Session Three: The South African Market

Session Chairman: Drikus Kotze, Marine Fuel Manager, Engen Petroleum Limited

This session is offered by IBIA Southern Africa and will supply a thorough investigation of the local bunker market, including a market overview, a review of the refiners, suppliers, traders and brokers serving South Africa as well as the joint bunkering services concept and future plans.

An Overview of the South African Market
Peter Syrris, Chairman, Amoil (Pty) Ltd

The Legal Framework Affecting the Bunker Business at South African Ports
Patrick Holloway, Partner, Webber, Wentzel, Bowens

Future Developments at South African Ports
Chris Matchett, Acting Executive Infrastructure and Planning, Transnet

Open Forum: Discussion and Questions

1530

Afternoon Refreshments
In the Exhibition Area
Sponsored by Addax Bunkering Services

1600

Session Four: Operational Issues

Session Chairman: John Stirling, Business Development Consultant, DNV Petroleum Services

Global issues of a technical nature will be explored in this session including the latest changes to fuel oil specifications and current projects being undertaken within the industry.

ISO 8217 / IMO's Requests
Wanda Fabriek, International Fuel Executive, Intertek OCA

In Line Metering
Dr Manus Herny, Deputy Director, Invensys University Technology Centre for Advanced Instrumentation, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford

Fuel Quality through On-Line Monitoring
Tim Wilson, Principal Specialist Engineer / FOBAS Project Manager, Lloyd’s Register

Open Forum: Discussion and Questions

1730

Close of Day One

1900-
1130

OW Party to be held at 'Fasion TV'.
Smart Casual. Snack platter menu and free flow of drinks. RSVP: Petrospot (events@petrospot AND Jesper Jervild (jeje@owbunker.com).
Sponsored by

Thursday 27 November 2008

0800

Coffee
Sponsored by Addax Bunkering Services

0900

Session Five: Latest Developments from IMO

Session Chairman: Capt Fritz Jakob Fredriksen, Chairman, IBIA

IBIA’s position as ‘observer’ at the International Marine Organisation (IMO) has given the Association special insight into how IMO works and how best to represent the many interests of the international bunkering community. This session will outline developments within the IMO, from sulphur and other emissions to material safety data sheets (MSDS) and other issues, and the implications of these developments in today's markets.

BLG 12 & MEPC 57 - SOx & Particulate Matter
Trevor Harrison, Consultant

MSC 84 - Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Don Gregory, Director Sustainability & Fuels Technology, Sustainable Maritime Solutions Ltd

MEPC 58 - Green House Gases (GHG)
Ian Adams, Secretary General, IBIA

Practical Implications - Buyer's Perspective
Robert Pederson, Director, Regulatory Affairs & Technical Organisation

Open Forum: Discussion and Questions

1100

Morning Refreshments
In the Exhibition Area
Sponsored by Addax Bunkering Services

1130

Session Six: Conference Round-up

Session Chairman: Capt Fritz Jakob Fredriksen, Chairman, IBIA

Capt Fritz Jakob Fredriksen, Chairman, IBIA
Drikus Kotze, Marine Fuel Manager, Engen Petroleum Limited
John Stirling, Business Development Consultant, DNV Petroleum Services
Ian Adams, Secretary General, IBIA

1230

Close of Convention

1230

Networking Lunch Sponsored by Engen

 


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