Sahan is an experienced Marine professional with extensive experience on marine environmental technology, marine engineering and marine strategy development. He represents IACS at IMO for Marine Biosecurity. LR representative to Global Industry Alliance of IMO-GEF-UNDP GloFouling partnership-. Sahan is an author and speaker representing LR in various conferences and workshops. Sahan is leading Environmental policy at Lloyd’s Register’s Technical Directorate. Responsible for strategy and implementation for future environmental regulations, provide ‘thought leadership’ to the industry. He was a senior marine engineer sailing on board ship before join LR. Sahan is a Fellow at Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Engineering council and member of IMarEST. Sahan holds Master’s degree from City University, London.
Technology outpacing hull cleaning regulations Friday @ 9:55 AM
Panel Discussion Friday @ 10:15 AM
Jon joined Subsea Global Solutions in February 2022 as the Business Development and Marketing Director, based in Rotterdam, Europe. Originally trained in marine operations and as a commercial diver in the UK, he holds additional degrees in maritime business, law, and international logistics.
With over 20 years of experience across the maritime ship management, offshore FPSO production, and marine insurance sectors, including V.Ships, Maersk, and MS Amlin. His mix of direct experience and skill-sets link project operations to key account management with commercial marketing, strategy, and risk management. The delivery of business development tools, new online marketing, and communications channels, technical risk assessment and enhancing analytical capabilities, and pioneering design of AI-assisted survey/risk reporting and modeling systems.
Jon has studied and lived across Europe and worked globally, outside work you might find him out in nature, busy with his family, or custom building vintage bikes and restoring classic cars for future expeditions/charity events.
Performance Verification Study Friday @ 11:20 AM
Panel discussion Friday @ 12:00 PM
Dr Wei Chen specialises in environmental science, technologies and regulations. He gained his PhD at Leeds University and has 35 years of experience across different industries, including water/wastewater and maritime industries. He worked for Hamworthy and later Wartsila Wastewater Systems Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer business, for nearly 20 years, in charge of Engineering and R&D. He has extensive experience on ships providing process commissioning, troubleshooting, and training. He is also an advisor for governmental and non-governmental organisations. He has been the Director of EN Decision Ltd since 2022, providing environmental consultancy focusing on ships’ waste, wastewater and biosecurity solutions and the related specifications, compliant operations, training, and regulatory developments.
Biosecurity Lessons from other industries Thursday @ 11:00 AM
Panel Discussion Thursday @ 11:40 AM
CEO of MicroWISE, a company developing equipment for accurately measuring living organisms in water-samples. While steering the course of MicroWISE, she draws on her extensive experience with both research and industry. During the past 10 years preventing the spread of marine invasive species has been to focal point of interest, and has entailed development and maturation of a test system for detection of live organisms in ballast water (BallastWISE). Alongside this work Pia was the Implementing Officer for non-shipping activities in the IMO GloFouling project for the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). In her earlier career she was involved in sea ice and marine pelagic food web research projects, and has worked with optimization of microbial processes in wastewater treatment plants. Pia holds a PhD in marine microbial ecology.
Compliance monitoring of ballast water treatment systems Friday @ 1:50 PM
Panel discussion Friday @ 2:30 PM
After obtaining with honors her PhD in Maritime Law in France, Dr Lilia Khodjet El Khil joined the IMO's Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC) where she spent nine years supporting Mediterranean coastal States to strengthen their capacity and implement regulations and best practices for marine environmental protection. Lilia was awarded the “Mérite Maritime” from the French government in recognition of her work at REMPEC.
In 2010, Lilia relocated to Montreal, Canada, where she joined the Shipping Federation of Canada, a trade association representing international shipping in Canada, to lead on environment files. During her time with the Shipping Federation of Canada, she engaged with Governments on policy developments, advocated for shipping and guided members through complex regulatory and compliance issues. She later joined the CSL Group Inc., a major Canadian shipping company operating domestically and worldwide, where she held the position of Manager, Sustainability and Government Relations, to implement a sustainable development strategy across the company and also advocate for domestic shipping's interests.
In 2016 Lilia launched her own consultancy business, Maritimis Consulting to provide services to the industry, governments and non-for-profit organizations on environment issues related to shipping. In June 2019, she joined the International maritime Organisation to lead the execution of a multiyear flagship IMO project dealing with marine biosafety, namely the GloFouling Partnerships project.
GloFouling Project Update Thursday @ 3:40 PM
Panel Discussion Thursday @ 4:05 PM
Sidney McLaurin is the CEO of Fleet Robotics. Fleet Robotics makes small, automated mobile robots that help extend the useful life and performance of large industrial structures. Their first product is a continuous cleaning and inspection service for large vessels at sea. It's powered by novel robots that can autonomously traverse vertical surfaces in harsh conditions — even underwater while the ship is in motion. Sidney and his co-founders incubated the concept for Fleet while he was a Partner at Material Impact, a Boston-based venture capital fund. He has a Mechanical Engineering background and most recently worked at Lime, where he helped scale the micro-mobility company from a single market to the global presence it is today.
Proactive vs. Reactive Hull Cleaning Friday @ 11:40 AM
Panel discussion Friday @ 12:00 PM
Trained as an environmental biologist, Marcie has focused on aquatic invasive species and ballast water topics for 22 years. She assists shipowners with regulatory compliance, guides ballast water treatment technology manufacturers through US and international approvals, and acts as an advisor to regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders. A primary goal in her work is to facilitate productive working relationships between scientists, technology developers, industry and regulatory stakeholders.
Marcie is Vice President of EnviroManagement, Inc., an environmental services company she co-founded in 2002. She is a Fellow of the Institute for Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and is Chair of the Ballast Water Special Interest Group. Marcie is also the Secretary General for the Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers’ Association (BEMA), a global industry association dedicated to supporting the environmental sustainability of the maritime industry.
Opening Keynote Thursday @ 9:00 AM
Ballast Water: Dead or Alive? Friday @ 3:35 PM
Panel Discussion Friday @ 3:55 PM
Upcoming ISO Standard on In-Water Cleaning Thursday @ 3:15 PM
Panel Discussion Thursday @ 4:05 PM
Mark Riggio is a recognized member of the global maritime business community and currently operates his own maritime environmental consulting business, Simplify Ballast, sits as the President of ecoHarbor, an emergency ballast water treatment services provider, and serves as the Technical Director for BEMA, the Ballastwater & Environmental Manufacturers’ Association. Mark formerly held positions as the Senior Market Manager for Hyde Marine, Head of Marine Business at Filtersafe, Senior Surveyor at the Classification Society ABS, and both Port Engineer and Fleet Manager for Crowley Maritime. Mark’s diverse past helps him drive innovative solutions for complex environmental issues in the maritime industry. He is a published author and regular presenter at industry events. A graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Mark has an Executive MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business and lives in Mars, Pennsylvania with his wife Amy and his three children: Hannah, Michael and Jack.
Training for Compliance Thursday @ 9:55 AM
Panel Discussion Thursday @ 10:15 AM
Opening Address Friday @ 9:00 AM
Marcelo advises on scientific aspects of maritime shipping claims involving hull fouling and the carriage of cargoes at sea. As a biofouling scientist, he has been extensively involved in incidences of hull fouling on ships' hulls and has conducted investigations into the origins, causes, extent of hull-fouling, and how this affects the antifouling coating and speed & performance of ships. He attends onboard vessels worldwide, has advised clients in a number of legal cases, and has given evidence as an expert in High Court Proceedings in London and in Arbitrations under various jurisdictions.
On attaining his PhD in biological sciences, he conducted academic research for six years at the postdoctoral level, focusing on how invertebrate animals establish bonding underwater. His career as an academic researcher involved multi-disciplinary marine science, molecular biology, and biochemistry projects, and he also completed expeditions onboard oceanographic research vessels.
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https://www.brookesbell.com/about-us/the-team/team-member/marcelo-rodrigues/
Biofouling Investigation for Arbitration Purposes Thursday @ 2:05 PM
Panel Discussion Thursday @ 2:25 PM
Francesco leads on environmental issues at the Chamber. He has previously worked in the Maritime Environment sector for over 15 years at Meridian Marine Management, Lloyd's Register and as Quality Environment Health and Safety (QHSE) Manager at Bibby Marine Ltd.
Having started his career as a Lieutenant in the Italian Coastguard, he has practical surveying and auditing experience behind a regulatory background. After finishing his service in 2007, his career has taken a regulatory focus establishing expertise in QHSE in ship management, technical consultancy, and a ship-owning company. Francesco has a Master's in Maritime Operations, a Post Graduate Law diploma and significant qualified project management expertise.
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https://www.ukchamberofshipping.com/about/meet-the-team/policy/francesco-sandrelli
Shipowners Perspective: Challenges & Good Practices Thursday @ 1:45 PM
Panel Discussion Thursday @ 2:25 PM
Rick Shilling entered the commercial diving industry in 2006 by connection of his independent business management company, PropEL Marine to the member companies that now form Subsea Global Solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Rick possesses practical knowledge of the marine services and industrial power industries. Prior to the formation of PropEL Marine, Rick held senior-level positions with NRG Energy and Wartsila North America.
Rick has been an integral part of the integration and merger strategy which launched Subsea Global Solutions into the global underwater service contractor it is today, serving as COO for ten years. Having originally studied Marine Engineering Systems at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Rick is now focused on the implementation, enhancement, and growth of the Subsea Global Solutions specialist technical services, including the in-house developed industry leading environmentally friendly biofouling solutions.
Rick is an honorably discharged veteran of the US Naval Reserve and remains active within his community serving as a part time Deputy Sheriff for Westchester County, as well as being the Chairman and a Certified K-9 handler with the New York State Federation of Search and Rescue Teams providing Search and Rescue support to government agencies within his home state of New York.
Performance Verification Study Friday @ 11:20 AM
Panel discussion Friday @ 12:00 PM
Reception: The Hidden Option in Ballast Water Treatment Friday @ 1:30 PM
Panel discussion Friday @ 2:30 PM
