Event Type
Conferences and Workshops

Developments in Arctic Shipping Operations & Infrastructure

Event Dates
2015-03-18 - 2015-03-19
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The 6th Arctic Shipping Summit will focus on technological, operational, and logistical and challenges encountered by ship owners in harsh Arctic conditions. It will address key developments in transport and regulation in the Arctic as well as; commercial, communication and safety issues. Particular emphasis will be put on evaluating potential opportunities in the region. This summit, through presentations, roundtable discussion and case studies will examine practical solutions to Arctic shipping issues and present the latest innovations of technology in this specialized area.

Key Topics include:

  • Governing The Arctic: The Arctic Council and IMO Polar Code
  • The Polar Code: Monitoring of Compliance
  • Placing the Arctic in a Global Context
  • LNG and the Future of Arctic Shipping
  • Improving Satellite Coverage in the Arctic and its Impact on Search & Rescue
  • Identifying the Arctic's Global Impact
  • A Focus on the Immediate Future of Arctic Shipping
  • Search and Rescue: Infrastructure, Communications and Satellite Coverage
  • The Potential of the Offshore Arctic Market

Attend ACI's 6th Arctic Shipping Summit and hear from a panel of the industries most respected operators and commentators.
Confirmed Speakers Include:

  • Peter Sandell - Senior Lecturer On Maritime & Commercial Law, Faculty of Technology & Maritime Management Satakunta University Of Applied Sciences
  • Richard Corley - Head of Arctic Department Department of Transport
  • Kathrin Keil - Europe Director The Arctic Institute
  • Johanna Ikävalko - Ministerial Adviser Ministry of Transport And Communications
  • Frank Boman - Director Operations Aerospace & Marine International Corp
  • Halldor Johannsson - General Manager Arctic Portal
  • Gary Timco - Principal Researcher National Research Council of Canada
  • Michael Baldauf - Associate Professor World Maritime University
  • Peter R. Skold - Head of International Arctic Centre Umeå University
  • Jack Gallaher - National Treasurer Maritimes Division of The Company Of Master Mariners
  • Peter Cullen - Partner Stikeman Elliott