International Maritime Forum „Global Compass“
September 19-20 / 2024, Varna, Bulgaria
https://www.globalcompassforum.com
What is „Global Compass“ International Maritime Forum?
Welcome to the International Maritime Forum „Global Compass“ – Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future. Our Forum is a premier gathering of maritime professionals, academics, and industry leaders dedicated to shaping the future of the maritime industry. The Forum aims to do more than just present the current state, regulations, and innovations in maritime transport. It seeks to create a dynamic platform for connecting people from the business sector, international and national maritime administrations, and representatives of scientific and educational institutions. Join us at the International Maritime Forum „Global Compass“ as we navigate towards a sustainable future for the maritime industry.
Forum Agenda:
Day 1: September 19th
09:30 | Official Opening & Registration
- Welcome address: Capt. Stanislav Stoyanov, Chairman of BSMA
10:00 – 11:00 | Panel 1: Green Shipping – a vision or a reality?
- Moderator: (TBC)*
- Speakers:
- Speaker 1: Stanislav Mateev, Global Execution Lead, Cargill
- Speaker 2: Eastern Pacific Shipping – Singapore office (TBC)*
- Speaker 3: Richard Francke, Sales Manager, MAN Energy Solutions
- Speaker 4: Deyan Dimitrov, PhD, Lawyer and Lecturer at the Naval Academy, Varna
- Speaker 5: (TBC)*
11:00 – 11:30 | Networking Break
11:30 – 13:00 | Panel 2: Geopolitical Challenges
- Moderator: Yavor Velchev, Founder at Shippossible
- Speakers:
- Speaker 1: P&I Club (TBC)*
- Speaker 2: Guglielmo Camera, Partner at Camera & Vernetti Law Firm, Genova, Italy
- Topic: Case Study
- Speaker 3: Yavor Velchev, Founder at Shippossible
- Topic: War Risk Insurance: “Casino of the Learned”
- Speaker 4: Andrew Slade, Average Adjuster, Managing Director – RHL UK (TBC)*
- Speaker 5: Henry Mack, Towage and Salvage / Offshore Consultant and Broker at Marint (TBC)*
13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 17:00 | Varna Landmarks Sightseeing
19:00 | Gala Dinner/Cocktail Gathering
Day 2: September 20th
09:30 | Official Opening & Registration
- Opening Notes: Capt. Stanislav Stoyanov, Chairman of BSMA
10:00 – 11:30 | Panel 3: Safety & Security
- Moderator: (TBC)*
- Speakers:
- Speaker 1: Luc Smulders, Secretary-General Paris MoU on Port State Control (TBC)*
- Speaker 2: Wim Dillen, International Development Manager, Antwerp Metropolitan Area (TBC)*
- Speaker 3: Figen Ayan, Chief Port Officer at Galataport İstanbul & President at MedCruise
- Speaker 4: Dimitar Karageorgiev, Attorney at Maritime Law
- Speaker 5: (TBC)*
11:30 – 12:00 | Networking Break
12:00 – 13:30 | Panel 4: Sustainable Education & Crewing – Decision Makers of the Future
- Moderator: (TBC)*
- Speakers:
- Speaker 1: ITF (TBC)*
- Speaker 2: Capt. Delyan Shterev, Manager of Navigation Maritime Bulgare Training Centre.
- Speaker 3: Capt. Kalin Kalinov, PhD, Naval Academy, Varna
- Speaker 4: New Bulgarian University, Sofia (TBC)*
- Speaker 5: Capt. Nikolay Bedzhev, PhD, Varna Pilot Station