CET – Central European Time

CET – Central European Time

All times for EMEAR are in Central European Time (CET).

Please note there is a 15-minute break between each session. A perfect time to grab a coffee or quickly check an email.

*Please note the program is subject to change

Tuesday, May 18

Connect real-time with our experts during live exhibit hours. Access the Exhibit Hall through the Main Lobby.

Denise Kurtulus | Vice President, Global Marine
Andreas Schell | Chief Executive Officer

Please join us to hear Andreas Schell share his view of the positive impact that can be made upon green shipping in the future.

Prof. Dr. Hans-Otto Pörtner | Alfred-Wegener-Institute

Prof. Dr. Hans-Otto Pörtner addresses the emergence of the climate crisis from the perspective of the recent Special Reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He provides an overview of the impacts of climate change and its future risks for land, ocean and cryosphere. He shows ways in which these mostly very disadvantageous changes can still be limited. The talk will focus on the advantages of the ambitious side of the Paris 2015 climate agreement, but also on how little time is left to achieve this target.

Prof. Dr. Hans-Otto Pörtner | Alfred-Wegener-Institute
Rüdiger Kruse | Member of the German Bundestag, CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group
Denise Kurtulus | Vice President, Global Marine
Dr. Otto Preiss | Chief Operating Officer
Matthias Vogel | President Mobile Power Solutions

In this panel discussion, industry experts will discuss the future of shipping from a global perspective and how efficient, sustainable solutions will have a positive impact on changing market conditions to meet the needs of vessels today and over their planned lifetime.

Denise Kurtulus | Vice President, Global Marine
Dr. Peter Riegger | Vice President, Power Lab
Kevin Daffey | Director, Marine Systems & Automation and 118th President Institute of Marine Engineering Science & Technology

In this session, we will discuss the factors that contribute to climate change and how new solutions within the maritime industry can help positively address them over the next five years. We will introduce topics like autonomous shipping and expectations from the industry as a preview into ideas that will be further explored throughout the conference.

Connect real-time with our experts during live exhibit hours. Access the Exhibit Hall through the Main Lobby.

Wednesday, May 19

Connect real-time with our experts during live exhibit hours. Access the Exhibit Hall through the Main Lobby.

Dr. Daniel Chatterjee | Director, Technology Strategy & Regulatory Affairs

In this session, we will discuss how e-fuels and a Power-to-X ecosystem can meet climate change targets for marine propulsion with regard to production efficiency, volume and cost. Learn the impact these emerging efficiency-enhancing technologies have and how to prepare for these changes.

In cooperation with Duisburger Hafen AG

Armin Fürderer | Director, Hydrogen Solutions
Alexander Garber | Duisburger Hafen AG

In this session, we will review how the specific rules and standards required by sea and inland harbors and terminals such as flexible green power and a powerful grid, can be met with a decentralized carbon-free energy solution.

In cooperation with Svitzer

Tobias Kohl | Director, Application Engineering
Thomas Bangslund | Svitzer

In this session, you will learn how emission-free technology has been integrated into tugboats to exceed operating standards for emission reduction.

In cooperation with SCHOTTEL and Fairplay

Tobias Kohl | Director, Application Engineering
Christian Prinz | Sales Manager Marine
Walter Collet | Fairplay Towage Group
Cyrill Halbauer | Application Engineer for Commercial Vessels
Christian Heidrich | SCHOTTEL GmbH

In this session, we present the operating experience with the hybrid tractor tug Fairplay XI and share ideas how hybrid technology in combination with SCR aftertreatment can contribute to reduced emissions and an overall positive environmental impact.

Connect real-time with our experts during live exhibit hours. Access the Exhibit Hall through the Main Lobby.

Thursday, May 20

Connect real-time with our experts during live exhibit hours. Access the Exhibit Hall through the Main Lobby.

In cooperation with FRS & M.A.C. System Solutions

Rolf Behrens | Content Manager Marketing & Communications
Bartosz Kowalinski | Marine Automation Ship System
Goran Berkes | M.A.C. System Solutions
Tim Kunstmann | FRS Syltfähre and FRS Elbfähre

In this session we will discuss how Intelligent real-time analysis of propulsion system data backed by big data capabilities can help maximize availability of vessels and enable shipping companies to operate in a more efficient and climate-friendly way.

In cooperation with Doeksen

Phil Kordic | Sales Manager, Marine – Ferry & Offshore
Paul Melles | Koninklijke Doeksen BV

In this session, you will learn about the customer journey of Doeksen, a Dutch ferry operator being the first, choosing a pure gas high speed engine. With the motivation for being a sustainable solution ambassador Doeksen partnered with RR Power Systems to fulfill the vision of an eco-friendly ferry operating in a sensitive environment.

In cooperation with Damen

Joan Tanghe | Key Account Manager, MTU Benelux
Vincent de Leeuw | Damen

In this session, you will learn about high-tech marine solutions and the accompanying advantages of these vessel green technologies.

Connect real-time with our experts during live exhibit hours. Access the Exhibit Hall through the Main Lobby.

In cooperation with WETA and Foss

Maciej Kowalik | Senior Application Engineer
Jeff Sherman | Sr. Sales Manager Marine – Americas, MTU America, Inc.
Bill Mossey | Pacific Power Group
Will Roberts | Foss Maritime
Martin Robbins | WETA North Bay Service

In this session, our experts will introduce our S4000M05 Next Generation products which were specifically designed for the marine workboat market. With more than 10.000h field experience in the US, we are happy to talk to Foss and WETA, one of the first customers relying (counting) on the next generation of mtu’s legendary Series 4000.

In cooperation with Sea Machines Robotics Inc.

Michael Johnson | Founder and CEO, Sea Machines
Claudius Müller | Senior Manager, Global Business Development

In this session you will be introduced to remote and autonomous technology and will receive an overview about use cases, benefits and opportunities to the commercial marine market

Denise Kurtulus | Vice President, Global Marine
Matthias Vogel | President Mobile Power Solutions
Xiang Yu Chew | Director, Marine Sales -Asia Pacific

Join us for a live regional wrap-up.