Agenda

 

Marine Insurance Nordics

16th October 2024 Quality Hotel Hasle Linie, Oslo

(All times are in CET)

 

15th October 2024: Pre-Event Networking Drinks at Telegrafen, Faksen Bar (Entrance Nedre via Slottsgate), located at Kongens gate 21, 0157 Oslo, Norway

 

16th October 2024

08.00-08.55

Registration and Coffee in the Pre-Function Area sponsored by Noria

08.55-09.00

Welcome Address: Grant Attwell, Managing Director, Cannon Events

09.00-09.20

Keynote Address: A Level Shipping Playing Field is a Serious Affair

International maritime laws and regulations developed for more than a century promote safety at sea, protection of the marine environment, effective compensation to victims of accidents and a level playing field for global shipping. Geopolitical conflicts have the potential to disrupt and dismantle the international regimes to the detriment of the shipping companies, coastal states, the climate and biodiversity. Less legal predictability means more uncertainty. The price is ultimately borne by consumers of the goods traded and worse: by everyone else impacted by less efficient trade.

Presenter: Christen Guddal, Chief Claims Officer, Gard

09.20-10.20

Panel Discussion: Seeing Red – New Risks in the Red Sea

With more than 90 attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, we examine the risks and the impact of the attacks on shipping patterns. We also consider the emerging risks for salvors attempting to operate in these waters and take a look at war clauses in the light of the new exposures.

Moderator: Simone Häderle Ingeberg, Partner, SANDS

Panellists: Anders Hovelsrud, Insurance Manager, Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK)

Bas Michiels, Vice President, T&T Salvage

Nicolò Iguera, Claims Executive, Cambiaso Risso

Richard Neylon, Partner and Head of Complex Environments, HFW

10.20-11.20

Panel Discussion: The Unintended Consequences – Do Sanctions Really Work?

As neighbours to Russia, both the Nordics and also Turkey are impacted by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Two years on, new sanctions are being introduced to try to stem the tide of illegal ships transiting European waters. But, we ask in this session, will they work and what might the unintended consequences be?

Moderator: Dharshini Bandara, Barrister, Fleet Hamburg

Panellists: Mark Church, Head of FD&D Claims – Nordics & N.Europe/Head of Sanctions Advice, NorthStandard

Tim Davies, Deputy Head of Claims (Eastern Team)/Head of Sanctions, London, West of England P&I Club

Daria Avdeeva, Vice President, Corporate Legal and IG Liaison, Skuld

11.20-11.40

Presentation: The investigation of Yacht and Superyacht fires

The investigation of yacht and superyacht fires can be complex process, as they contain a large number of different systems and, dependent upon the construction of the superstructure, they are often significantly structurally affected following a fire.  The presentation will cover some of the causes of fires on yachts.  

The talk will also highlight the need for a thorough and detailed physical examination of the fire damaged remains in order to assist insurers, and the purpose of collecting appropriate forensic evidence.  

Presenter: Dr. Nick Carey, Engineering, Fire and Explosions Expert, Hawkins & Associates

11.40-12.10

Coffee and Networking in the Pre-Function Area

12.10-12.30

Fireside Chat: Energy – All Change Ahead?

Energy transition is particularly relevant to the Nordic market, where many projects are already underway. The marine insurance market is essential in enabling vessels to ply this new trade, so this discussion will centre on the new opportunities. It will include carbon capture, which could become a key market for the whole of the Nordics, but Norway in particular.

Participants: Ulf Jacobsen, Head of Energy, Howden Norway

Inger-Louise Molver, Shipbroker and Analyst, – Renewables, Pareto Shipbrokers

12.30-12.50

Presentation: The Time Trap

In this session, a technology expert talks with a customer about maximising the opportunities presented by new technology, the evolution of artificial intelligence in the marine insurance space and how that might impact on the underwriter of the future. 

Presenter: Matthew Twist, Chief Executive Officer, Concirrus

12.50-13.50

Lunch in the Pre-Function Area

13.50-15.00

Roundtable Sessions:

Each roundtable will run for 30 minutes. There will be a five-minute break to allow delegates to change tables. The tables will then be repeated for the second 30-minute session.

15.00-15.20

Presentation: To be Compliant or Not to be? Sailing Close to the End of the First Calendar Year Under the EU ETS Regime

Since 1 January 2024, all cargo and passenger vessels calling an EU/EEA port for commercial purposes fall under the EU emission trading system (ETS). This session will address the challenges owners and charterers have shared with us when trying to navigate through the regulation and requirements to be compliant.

Presenter: Simone Vitzthum, Assistant Vice President, Loss Prevention, Lawyer, Skuld

15.20-15.50

Coffee and Networking in the Pre-Function Area

15.50-16.10

Case Study: The DALI Salvage

Examining the unique technical challenges posed and how the response is viewed through the OPA-90/ USCG Incident Command System

Presenter: Daniel Dettor, Director of Business Development, Resolve Marine

16.10-16.30

Presentation: Dali – The Biggest Claim in Marine History?

The Dali incident in the Port of Baltimore shocked the world and could well result in the largest claim in marine history. Although the likely claims picture is only beginning to emerge, we look at the impact of the claim from the likely rises in rates at the upcoming renewals to the physical challenges posed by the incident.

Presenter: Petter Sundby, Vice President – Client Executive, Lockton Edge

16.30-17.00

Presentation: Resolving the Security and Collections Conundrum in Large Container Salvage and General Average Cases

Experience has shown that, in all large containership cases, the collection of security at the start is a crucial part of protecting the common interests in the maritime adventure. The owners and operators of the ship need to keep the vessel trading and all concerned need to see cargo promptly delivered, while the industry needs to retain a global salvage industry. All of this underlines the importance of an efficient and effective collections approach. 

Presenters: Helene Peter-Davies, Legal Director and Master Mariner, Hill Dickinson

Alex Bramwell, Partner, Hill Dickinson

17.00

Closing Remarks and End of Conference

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