Maritime Week Gibraltar FLAGSHIP Conference
Tuesday 9 November 2021 ~ One-day conference programme
Standard Pass: £1,075
Programme details are updated on a daily basis and are subject to change as new speakers are confirmed.
If you feel you could make a significant contribution to the programme and wish to present on any of the subjects listed, please email Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes at LBH@petrospot.com in order to be considered.
MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2021 | |
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18:30-20:30 | Welcome Reception![]() Hosted by HM Government of Gibraltar |
21:00-01:00 | After Party![]() Hosted by GPOA |
TUESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2021 | |
Welcome to Maritime Week Gibraltar. This session will provide an overview of Gibraltar and its importance as a maritime hub and centre of excellence at the crossroads between Europe and Africa and the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. | |
08:00 | Conference Registration / Welcome Coffee ![]() |
09:00 | Introduction Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd |
Ministerial Address: Positioning Gibraltar in the Global Marketplace The Hon. Vijay Daryanani MP, Minister for Business, Tourism, and the Port |
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Lead Sponsor’s Address John Bassadone, CEO, Peninsula |
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SESSION ONE: SHIPPING’S ROCK-SOLID PARTNER | |
Session One will examine some of the key elements that give Gibraltar the edge regionally, from its highly efficient and well-run port, to its ship and yacht registry, fast-expanding university and maritime academy, and its resilient and robust legal system. | |
Moderator Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd |
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A First-Rate Port with Top Rate Services John Ghio, CEO and Captain of the Port (Ag) |
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Ship and Yacht Registry Steve Gomez, Chief Surveyor, Gibraltar Maritime Administration |
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Education and Training Aaron Lopez, Maritime Academy Manager (Ag), University of Gibraltar Maritime Academy |
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A Resilient and Reliable Legal Framework Lewis Baglietto QC, Team Leader, Partner, Hassans International Law Firm |
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Panel Discussion / Q&A | |
10:30 | ![]() ![]() |
SESSION TWO - FUEL FOR THOUGHT | |
Session Two will take a closer look at the bunkering sector - the activity for which Gibraltar is recognised worldwide - examining both the local market and the wider global scene. It will cover bunker licensing, fuel quality and new and future fuels, including the development of a viable LNG bunkering sector. | |
11:00 | Moderator Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd |
Providing Energy Solutions to Global Shipping Pablo Sansó, Head of Sales (EMEA), Minerva Bunkering |
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Transparency in Bunker Pricing Britt Russell-Webster, Pricing Specialist, EMEA Marine Fuel, S&P Global Platts |
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Bunker Quality Outlook Tracy Wardell, Global Technical Manager, Intertek Lintec |
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Testing New Fuels Steve Bee, Group Commercial & Business Development Director, VPS |
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LNG Bunkering in a Global Marketplace Nacho de Miguel, Head of Sustainability, Peninsula |
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The Road to Zero Carbon Nigel Draffin, IBIA Treasurer & Independent Arbitrator and Consultant |
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A Shipowner’s Perspective Mads Bjørnebye, Manager, Bunker Services, Teekay Tankers |
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Panel Discussion / Q&A | |
12:30 | ![]() ![]() |
SESSION THREE - MARINE SERVICES AND OPERATIONS | |
Session Three will look at some of the key maritime services on offer in Gibraltar, from underwater cleaning and repair, to agency and crew change, STS, and slops disposal. | |
13:45 | Moderator Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd |
Environmental Considerations: Marpol in Gibraltar Emmanouil Dimitrakakis, Project Manager, Hellenic Environmental Center SA |
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Underwater Cleaning and Repairs Sebastian Perez, Commercial and Trading Manager, Scamp Worldwide |
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Ship Agency and Crew Change Gavin Griffin, Vice President Southern Europe, North and West Africa, Wilhelmsen Ships Services |
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Ship Arrest in Gibraltar Christian Hernandez, Partner, Isolas LLP |
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Panel Discussion / Q&A | |
15:15 | ![]() ![]() |
SESSION FOUR - OPPORTUNITIES AND LATEST DEVELOPMENTS | |
Session Four will take a look at new initiatives in the maritime sector including digitalisation. It will look at the increasing prevalence of cybercrime, and at the physical protection of the seas. | |
15:45 | Moderator Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd |
Growing the Superyacht Business Alex Lavarello, Managing Partner, Turner & Co / Managing Partner of BWA Yachting Gibraltar |
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The Port Experience of Tomorrow Marius Johansen, Vice President, SA NEXT, Wilhelmsen Ships Services |
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Transforming Medical Care for the Maritime Sector Dr Karl Alvarez, Medical Director & ‘Port Doctor’, Maritime Medical Services (MMS) |
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Combatting Cybercrime in Ports and Shipping Julian Clark, Global Senior Partner, Ince |
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Securing the Oceans Commodore Steve Dainton CBE, Commander British Forces, Gibraltar |
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Panel Discussion / Q&A | |
17:15 | Closing Remarks Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, Managing Director, Petrospot Ltd |
20:00-late | MWG21 Evening Reception![]() Hosted by Peninsula |
WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2021 | |
18:00-20:00 | Royal Navy Reception ![]() ![]() Jointly sponsored by Ince & Petrospot |
20:30-22:30 | MWG21 Evening Reception![]() Hosted by Minerva Bunkering |