The Maritime Week Americas Programme

Embracing the future: new horizons for marine fuels

20-22 May 2025 - The Westin Tampa Waterside, Tampa

Standard Rate: £1,895

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Programme details are updated regularly and are subject to change as new speakers are confirmed and themes developed.

If you feel you could make a significant contribution to the programme, please email Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes at LBH@ship.energy or call +44 1295 814455 to discuss this further.

TUESDAY 20 MAY

18:00-20:00

Welcome Reception
Platinum Sponsor

WEDNESDAY 21 MAY

08:00

Conference Registration & Exhibition Opens

Welcome Coffee
Silver Sponsor

09:00

Keynote Speech

SESSION ONE: GEOPOLITICS & INTERNATIONAL TRADE

 This session will provide high-level perspectives on the latest global geopolitical issues in relation to shipping and trade.

Moderator: 
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energy Ltd 

Welcome to Tampa Bay
Charles Klug, Principal Counsel, Port Tampa Bay

Geopolitics, Sanctions and Trump
Gary Murphy, Commercial and Maritime Litigation Attorney, Simms Showers LLP

Global Bunkering Outlook
Adrian Tolson, Owner, 2050 Marine Energy

Global Shipping Outlook
Ankur Arora, Global Market Leader – Tankers, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore

Panel Discussion and Q&A

10:30

Morning Coffee Break
Silver Sponsor

11:00

SESSION TWO: BUNKER QUALITY, QUANTITY, AVAILABILITY & PRICING

 This session will take a look at market drivers and pricing, fuel quality trends, digitalisation of the bunker supply chain and other key developments. 

Moderator: 
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energy Ltd 

Marine Fuels: Supply, Demand and Market Influences
Stefka Wechsler, Marine Fuels Editor, Argus Media Inc.

Understanding the Invisible Forces Behind Bunker Prices
Jesse Sallis, Senior Commercial Manager, Quantim Intelligence Inc.

Global Fuel Quality Outlook
Hauk Larsen Wahl, Business Development Manager, Intertek Lintec

Digitalisation of the Bunker Supply Chain: Getting What You Pay For
Argyrios Schoinas, Global Operations & Key Account Manager, Bureau Veritas VeriFuel

Panel Discussion and Q&A

12:30

Networking Lunch
Gold Sponsor

SESSION THREE: DECARBONISATION

This session will look at environmental regulation and developments in the supply, demand and accessibility of alternative fuels.  

Moderator: 
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energy Ltd 

Regulations: Pooling, FuelEU and Biofuels
Jacob Granqvist, Vice President Maritime, Gasum

Alternative Fuels in the United States: Where is the Infrastructure?
Jan Flores, Vice President, NETSCo

LNG Bunkering
John Lindquist, Director of Marine Development, Stabilis Solutions

Alternative Fuels – Problems and Technical Changes in Ship Design and Operation
Robert Kunkel, President, Alternative Marine Technologies

Panel Discussion and Q&A

15:00

Networking Coffee Break
Silver Sponsor

15:30

SESSION FOUR: DECARBONISATION IN THE CRUISE SECTOR

 This panel discussion will examine environmental developments in the cruise sector.

Moderator: 
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energy Ltd 

Speakers:

Lory Urdaneta, Director Fuel Strategy & Sourcing, Norwegian Cruise Lines
Kosta Somoza, Director – Global Fuel Sourcing & Operations, Carnival Corporation
Eric Evans, Consultant – Strategic Advisor, Evans Advisory LLC

16:30

SESSION FIVE: THE IMPACT OF DIGITALISATION IN THE BUNKERING SECTOR

This panel discussion will look at developments in digitalisation and new technologies that are having an impact on bunkering.

Moderator:
Christopher Aversano, Partnership Lead, Maritime Operations, Wood Mackenzie

Speakers:

Tammi Ingannamorte, VP Strategic Development, Lindsay Blee Americas LLC
Adrian Tolson, Senior Consultant, Strategy & Growth, 129 Knots
Jeff Mildner, Founder, Vortex Development Group

17:30

End of Conference Day 1

THURSDAY 22 MAY

08:30

Welcome Coffee
Silver Sponsor

09:30

SESSION SIX: BUNKERING IN JAMAICA

  This session will focus on Jamaica, an island state determined to revitalise and boost its shipping, maritime and bunkering activities. It will look at traditional fuels and LNG, as well as Jamaica’s bunkering infrastructure.

Moderator:
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energyLtd

Regulation and the Development of the Jamaican Maritime Sector
Bertrand Smith, Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Bunker Operations
Stephen Gabbadon, Logistics and Business Development Manager, Scott Petroleum Ltd.

Barge Deliveries
Katasha Thompson, Senior Supervisor Marketing and Customer Service, Petrojam Ltd

Panel Discussion and Q&A

10:30

SESSION SEVEN: BUNKERING IN THE AMERICAS

This session will take a close look at Brazil and Mexico before opening out to a panel discussion that will examine key developments in bunker markets in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Moderator:
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energy Ltd

Brazil
Hans-Jörg Fuchsloch, Global Head of Bunker Trading, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.

Mexico
Leonor Mondragón López, Director General, Navalmex Combustibles

Honduras
Alexandros Maradiaga, Operations Efficiency Manager, Bay Island Petroleum

Panellist:
John Canal, Director, Lindsay Blee Americas LLC
Juan Pablo Garcia Sanchez, Manager, Bunker Services, Fednav Ltd

Q&A

12:00

Networking Coffee Break
Silver Sponsor

12:30

SESSION EIGHT: MARITIME WEEK AMERICAS LEADERSHIP PANEL

This session will feature leaders in the bunkering sector who will give their frank views on the state of the industry and take questions from the audience.

Moderator:
Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO & Founder, ship.energy Ltd

Speakers:

Adrian Tolson, Owner, 2050 Marine Energy
Tammi Ingannamorte, VP Strategic Development, Lindsay Blee Americas LLC
Wajdi Abdmessih, Founder and President, Seahawk Services Inc
Steve Simms, Principal & Owner, Simms Showers LLP
Eugenia Benavides, Consultant, Eugenia Benavides Consulting

13:30

End of Maritime Week Americas Conference 2025

14:30 – 16:30

BOAT CRUISE  - THE CRUISE IS NOW FULL!

Meet in the hotel lobby at 14:10 for a short walk to the Convention Centre dock.

What better way to wrap up a week of industry insights, connections, and innovation than with a sun-soaked cruise around the harbour?
Step aboard for two hours of breezy networking, stunning views, and a chance to unwind with colleagues old and new. Refreshments, conversation, and that unbeatable sea breeze - this is your chance to relax and celebrate a successful week.