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WMU Maritime Week 2024
Title
WMU Maritime Week 2024 - Beyond Horizons : Maritime Sustainability 
Date
27-30 August 2024
Venue
WMU Auditorium Malmö Sweden
Hosted by
World Maritime University
Co-Hosts
Korea Research Institute Of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO)
Korea Maritime Institute (KMI)
Sponsors
Korean Register (KR)
Korea Shipowners’ Association (KSA)
DAY 1 Programme
Central European Summer Time CEST, Onsite at the World Maritime University
08:00-09:00 Registration
09:00-10:00 Opening Session
Moderator :
Dr Chong-Ju Chae Chair of the Steering Committee of WMU Maritime Week, WMU, Sweden
09:00-09:15 Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. President, WMU, Sweden
09:15-09:30 Ms Carina Nilsson Mayor and Chairperson, Malmö City Council, Sweden
09:30-09:45 Dr Keyyong Hong President, KRISO, Republic of Korea
09:45-10:00 Dr Jong-Deog Kim President, KMI, Republic of Korea
10:00-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:50 SESSION 1. Navigating the Future: Safety First
Moderator : Dr Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs Vice-President, Academic Affairs, WMU, Sweden
10:30-10:50
IMO Theme 2024: Navigating the Future: Safety First - A Member State's Perspective
Ms Pernilla Wallin Deputy Director, Swedish Transport Agency, Sweden
10:50-11:00
Safety in Maritime - What Does the Future Hold?
Mr Jakob Larsen Head of Maritime Safety and Security, BIMCO, Denmark
11:00-11:30
Looking for a Silver Bullet for Sustainable Maritime - Is There One?
Dr Anita Mäkinen Chief Advisor, Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Finland to the IMO
11:30-11:50
Ensuring Safety for Seafarers in a Just Transition
Ms Jacqueline Smith Maritime Coordinator, International Transport Workers’ Federation, United Kingdom
12:00-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:20 SESSION 2. Maritime Sustainability
Moderator : Dr Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs Vice-President, Academic Affairs, WMU, Sweden
13:30-13:50
Shipping into the 4th Industrial Revolution - The People at the Heart of It All
Ambassador Nancy Karigithu Advisor and Special Envoy for Maritime and Blue Economy, Executive Office of the President, Kenya
13:50-14:10
Maritime Sustainability and ESCAP’s Initiatives in Asia and the Pacific
Mr Weimin Ren Director, Transport Division, UNESCAP
14:10-14:30
The Effect of Tonnage Tax Regime of South Korea
Dr Chang-Ho Yang Executive Vice-Chairman, Korea Shipowners’ Association, Republic of Korea
14:30-15:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A: :30 minutes
15:00-15:20
The Future of Shipping: At the Biodiversity-Climate Nexus
Dr Mary S. Wisz Professor, Marine Science, WMU
15:20-15:25 Close of Day One
Dr Chong-Ju Chae Chair of the Steering Committee of WMU Maritime Week, WMU, Sweden
15:25-16:00 Coffee and Mingle
18:30-21:30 Speakers' Dinner
Location: WMU 6th Floor, Bistro
DAY 2 Programme
 
Moderator: Dr Anish Hebbar Associate Professor, WMU, Sweden
09:20-09:30 Mr James Fanshawe CBE Chair, UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group, United Kingdom
09:30-10:00 Coffee Break
10:00-12:10 SESSION 3. Digitalization (Technology)
Chair : Dr Raphael Baumler Head of Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration Specialization, WMU, Sweden
10:00-10:20
Ship Autonomy – The Assurance Challenge: Research, Rules and Scalable Tools
Dr Grunde Løvoll Principal Researcher, DNV, Norway
10:20-10:40
The Sea Trials for the Demonstration of KASS Developed Technologies
Mr Geuntae Yim Director, MASS Remote Control Center, KRISO, Republic of Korea
10:40-11:00
Towards the Digital Twin of the Navigable Waters - Progress in the Implementation of IHO's S-1:00 Concept
Dr Mathias Jonas Secretary General, International Hydrographic Organization, United Kingdom
11:00-11:20
Implementation of Ship Cyber Resilience
Mr Juntae Kim Principal Surveyor - Cybersecurity, Korean Register, Republic of Korea
11:20-11:40
A Cyber Security Look at the IMO MASS Regulations
Dr Kimberly Tam Associate Professor in Cybersecurity, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
11:40-12:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A 30 minutes
12:10-13:30 Lunch
13:30-16:10 SESSION 4. Digitalization (Regulation & Policy)
Chair : Dr Dimitrios Dalaklis Professor of Safety and Security, WMU, Sweden
13:30-13:50
MASS Developments at the IMO
Mr Henrik Tunfors Senior Advisor, Swedish Transport Agency, Sweden
13:50-14:10
Non-Mandatory MASS Code - Drafting Human Element Chapter
Ms Jihyeon Gina Kim Liaison Assistant, International Transport Workers’ Federation, United Kingdom
14:10-14:30
UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Development
Mr James Fanshawe CBE Chair, UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group, United Kingdom
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-15:20
Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) in Mixed Navigational Environments
Dr Tae-Eun Kim Associate Professor of Maritime Safety Management, The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
15:20-15:40
The UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records as Enabler of the Use of Electronic Bills of Lading
Dr Luca Castellani Legal Officer, UNCITRAL Secretariat
15:40-16:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A 30 minutes
16:10-16:15 Close of Day Two
Dr Anish Hebbar Associate Professor, WMU, Sweden
DAY 3 Programme
 
09:00-09:30 Opening Session
Moderator : Dr Fabio Ballini Associate Professor, WMU, Sweden
09:00-09:10
Decarbonization Impact on Maritime Industry
Mr Yeontae Kim Executive Vice-President Technical Division, Korean Register, Republic of Korea
09:10-09:20
Decarbonizing for the Sustainable Shipbuilding and Shipping Industry
Dr Hee Jin Kang Senior Director, KRISO, Republic of Korea
09:20-09:30 Dr Kiki Larsen Academia and Funding Manager, Mærsk Mc-Kinney MølIer Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark
09:30-10:00 Coffee Break
10:00-12:10 SESSION 5. Decarbonization (Technology)
Chair : Dr Aykut I. Ölçer Nippon Foundation Chair, Director of Maritime Research and Head of the Maritime Energy Management Specialization, WMU, Sweden
10:00-10:20
The Port’s Role in Decarbonization and the Green Transition
Mr Malthe Mulvad Public Affairs Lead, Copenhagen Malmö Port, Denmark
10:20-10:40
Cost-effective Green Ammonia Production and Safe Utilization
Dr Hyung-Chul Yoon Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Republic of Korea
10:40-11:00
Closing the Energy Gap
Mr Peter Lystrup Christensen Head of Ship Technology Systems, Mærsk Mc-Kinney MølIer Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark
11:00-11:20
Development and Real-Sea Demonstration of an Electric Propulsion Car Ferry Powered by Swappable Roll-on/Roll-off Battery Systems
Dr Young-Shik Kim Principal Researcher, KRISO, Republic of Korea
11:20-11:40
Maritime Decarbonization - a Tanker Perspective
Ms Katharina Stanzel Managing Director, INTERTANKO, United Kingdom
11:40-12:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A 30 minutes
12:10-13:30 Lunch
13:30-16:10 SESSION 6. Decarbonization (Regulation & Policy)
Chair : Dr Maria Carolina Romero Lares Associate Professor; Head of Maritime Law and Policy Specialization, WMU, Sweden
13:30-13:50
United Nations and Sustainable Transport: A Legal Perspective
Dr Matteo Del Chicca Assistant Professor and Post-Doctoral Researcher, EU Law and International Law, University of Pisa, Italy
13:50-14:10
Decarbonization Roadmap for the Domestic Fleet of the Republic of Korea (ZED-PK)
Dr Aykut I. Ölçer Nippon Foundation Chair, Director of Maritime Research and Head of the Maritime Energy Management Specialization, WMU, Sweden
14:10-14:30
Anchoring Change: Legal Strategies for the Decarbonization of Shipping
Dr Beatriz Martinez Romera Associate Professor of Environmental and Climate Change Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-15:20
Baltic Ports Towards Decarbonization
Mr Bogdan Ołdakowski Secretary General, Baltic Ports Organization, Poland
15:20-15:40
Eye of the Storm – The Energy Transition through a Wind Propulsion Lens
Mr Gavin Allwright Secretary, International Windship Association, United Kingdom
15:40-16:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A 30 minutes
16:10-16:15 Close of Day Three
Moderator : Dr Fabio Ballini Associate Professor, WMU, Sweden
DAY 4 Programme
 
09:20-09:40 Opening Session
Moderator: Dr Satya Sahoo Assistant Professor, WMU, Sweden
09:20-09:30 Ms Sanjam Gupta Founder, Maritime SheEO, India
09:30-09:40 Dr Lauri Ojala Professor of Logistics, Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland
09:40-10:10 Coffee Break
10:10-12:00 SESSION 7. Maritime Business & Logistics
Chair : Dr Dong-Wook Song Professor, Republic of Korea Chair, Head of Shipping Management and Logistics, and Port Management; Director of Academic Publications, WMU, Sweden
10:00-10:30
Innovation in Shipping – A Historical Perspective on the Road to Net Zero
Dr Stig Tenold Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
10:30-10:50
Trends of the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road
Dr Jasmine Siu Lee Lam Professor, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
10:50-11:10
AI-enhanced Smart Maritime Logistics: Spotlighting Port Logistics in South Korean Case Studies
Dr Hyerim Bae Professor, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea
11:10-11:30
Valuing the Cost of Compliance and Monitoring in Shipping
Dr Nikos Nomikos Professor, Bayes Business School, United Kingdom
11:30-12:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A 30 minutes
12:00-13:30 Lunch
13:30-16:10 SESSION 8. Capacity Development
Chair: Dr Momoko Kitada Professor, Nippon Foundation Post; Head, Maritime Education & Training Specialization, WMU, Sweden
13:30-13:50
New Fuels and Their Impact on Port Management
Mr Kang-Ki Lee Senior Vice-President of HPS, AVL List GmbH, Republic of Korea
13:50-14:10
IAMU's Commitment to the Sustainable Development of MET through the Capacity Development Strategy on a Global Scale
Dr Takeshi Nakazawa Executive Director, International Association of Maritime Universities, Japan
14:10-14:30
Swedish Engagement in Capacity Building for a Sustainable Blue Economy
Dr Jakob Granit Director General, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Sida, Sweden
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-15:20
Development of Capacity for Marine Aids to Navigation and VTS: Current State, Learned Lessons and Challenges
Ms Latifa Oumouzoune Education and Training Manager, IALA World Wide Academy, France
15:20-15:40
The Future of Seafaring in an Age of Safer, Smarter, Greener Shipping
Mr Gerardo Borromeo CEO, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Philippines
15:40-16:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A 30 minutes
16:10-16:15 Close of Day Four
Dr Satya Sahoo Assistant Professor, WMU, Sweden
16:15-16:25 Concluding Remarks
16:15-16:25 Dr Jose Matheickal Director, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division, International Maritime Organization, United Kingdom
16:25-16:35 Closing Remarks
16:25-16:35 Professor Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. President, WMU, Sweden
Day1
Opening Session
09:00 - 10:00
Dr Chong-Ju Chae
Moderator
Dr Chong-Ju Chae
Vice-President, Academic Affairs, WMU, Sweden
  • Opening Address
    Professor Maximo Q. Mejia Jr.
    President, WMU, Sweden
  • Opening Address
    Ms Carina Nilsson
    Mayor and Chairperson,
    Malmö City Council, Sweden
  • Opening Address
    Dr Keyyong Hong
    President, KRISO, Republic of Korea
  • Opening Address
    Jong-Deog Kim
    President, KMI, Republic of Korea
Day1
Session1
10:30 - 11:50
Navigating the Future: Safety Firs
Moderator
Dr Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs
Vice-President, Academic Affairs, WMU, Sweden
  • Ms Pernilla Wallin
    Deputy Director, Swedish
    Transport Agency, Sweden
  • Mr Jakob Larsen
    Head of Maritime Safety and
    Security, BIMCO, Denmark
  • Dr Anita Mäkinen
    Chief Advisor, Permanent
    Representative of the Permanent
    Mission of Finland to the IMO
  • Ms Jacqueline Smith
    Maritime Coordinator, International
    Transport Workers’ Federation,
    United Kingdom
Day1
Session2
13:30 - 15:50
Maritime Sustainability
Moderator
Dr Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs
Vice-President, Academic Affairs, WMU, Sweden
  • Ambassador Nancy Karigithu
    Advisor and Special Envoy for Maritime and Blue Economy, Executive Office of the President, Kenya
  • Mr Weimin Ren
    Director, Transport Division, UNESCAP
  • Dr Chang-Ho Yang
    Executive Vice-Chairman, Korea Shipowners’ Association, Republic of Korea
  • Dr Mary S. Wisz
    Professor, Marine Science, WMU
Day2
Opening Session
09:00 - 10:00
Moderator
Dr Anish Hebbar
Associate Professor, WMU, Sweden
  • Opening Address
    Mr James Fanshawe CBE
    Chair, UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group, United Kingdom
Day2
Session3
10:00 - 12:10
Digitalization (Technology)
Moderator
Dr Raphael Baumler
Head of Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration Specialization, WMU, Sweden
  • Dr Grunde Løvoll
    Principal Researcher, DNV, Norway
  • Mr Geuntae Yim
    Director, MASS Remote Control Center, KRISO, Republic of Korea
  • Dr Mathias Jonas
    Secretary General, International Hydrographic Organization, United Kingdom
  • Mr Juntae Kim
    Principal Surveyor - Cybersecurity, Korean Register, Republic of Korea
  • Dr Kimberly Tam
    Associate Professor in Cybersecurity, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Day2
Session4
13:30 - 16:10
Digitalization (Regulation & Policy)
Moderator
Dr Dimitrios Dalaklis
Professor of Safety and Security, WMU, Sweden
  • Mr Henrik Tunfors
    Senior Advisor, Swedish Transport Agency, Sweden
  • Ms Jihyeon Gina Kim
    Liaison Assistant, International Transport Workers’ Federation, United Kingdom
  • Mr James Fanshawe CBE
    Chair, UK Maritime Autonomous Systems Regulatory Working Group, United Kingdom
  • Dr Tae-Eun Kim
    Associate Professor of Maritime Safety Management, The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
  • Dr Luca Castellani
    Legal Officer, UNCITRAL Secretariat
Day3
Opening Session
09:00 - 09:30
Moderator
Dr Fabio Ballini
Associate Professor, WMU, Sweden
  • Opening Address
    Mr Yeontae Kim
    Executive Vice-President Technical Division, Korean Register, Republic of Korea
  • Opening Address
    Dr Hee Jin Kang
    Senior Director, KRISO, Republic of Korea
  • Opening Address
    Dr Kiki Larsen
    Academia and Funding Manager, Mærsk Mc-Kinney MølIer Center for Zero CarbonShipping, Denmark
Day3
Session5
10:00 - 12:10
Decarbonization (Technology)
Moderator
Dr Aykut I. Ölçer
Nippon Foundation Chair, Director of Maritime Research and Head of the Maritime Energy Management Specialization, WMU, Sweden
  • Mr Malthe Mulvad
    Public Affairs Lead, Copenhagen Malmö Port, Denmark
  • Dr Hyung-Chul Yoon
    Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Republic of Korea
  • Mr Peter Lystrup Christensen
    Head of Ship Technology Systems, Mærsk Mc-Kinney MølIer Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark
  • Dr Young-Shik Kim
    Principal Researcher, KRISO, Republic of Korea
  • Ms Katharina Stanzel
    Managing Director, INTERTANKO, United Kingdom
Day3
Session6
13:30 - 16:10
Decarbonization (Regulation & Policy)
Moderator
Dr Maria Carolina Romero Lares
Associate Professor; Head of Maritime Law and Policy Specialization, WMU, Sweden
  • Dr Matteo Del Chicca
    Assistant Professor and Post-Doctoral Researcher, EU Law and International Law, University of Pisa, Italy
  • Dr Aykut I. Ölçer
    Nippon Foundation Chair, Director of Maritime Research and Head of the Maritime Energy Management Specialization, WMU, Sweden
  • Dr Beatriz Martinez Romera
    Associate Professor of Environmental and Climate Change Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Mr Bogdan Ołdakowski
    Secretary General, Baltic Ports Organization, Poland
  • Mr Gavin Allwright
    Secretary, International Windship Association, United Kingdom
Day4
Opening Session
09:20 - 09:40
Moderator
Dr Satya Sahoo
Assistant Professor, WMU, Sweden
  • Opening Address
    Ms Sanjam Gupta
    Founder, Maritime SheEO, India
  • Opening Address
    Dr Lauri Ojala
    Professor of Logistics, Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Finland
Day4
Session7
10:00 - 12:10
Maritime Business & Logistics
Moderator
Dr Dong-Wook Song
Professor, Republic of Korea Chair, Head of Shipping Management and Logistics, and Port Management; Director of Academic Publications, WMU, Sweden
  • Dr Stig Tenold
    Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
  • Dr Jasmine Siu Lee Lam
    Professor, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
  • Dr Hyerim Bae
    Professor, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea
  • Dr Nikos Nomikos
    Professor, Bayes Business School, United Kingdom
Day4
Session8
13:30 - 16:10
Capacity Development
Moderator
Dr Momoko Kitada
Professor, Nippon Foundation Post; Head, Maritime Education & Training Specialization, WMU, Sweden
  • Mr Kang-Ki Lee
    Senior Vice-President of HPS, AVL List GmbH, Republic of Korea
  • Dr Takeshi Nakazawa
    Executive Director, International Association of Maritime Universities, Japan
  • Dr Jakob Granit
    Director General, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Sida, Sweden
  • Ms Latifa Oumouzoune
    Education and Training Manager, IALA World Wide Academy, France
  • Mr Gavin Allwright
    Secretary, International Windship Association, United Kingdom
(Day 1) Registration
(Day 1) Opening Session
(Day 1) Session 1
Navigating the Future: Safety First
(Day 1) Session 2
Maritime Sustainability
(Day 1) Welcome Reception
(Day 1) Speakers' Dinner
(Day 2) Opening Session
(Day 2) Session 3
Digitalization (Technology)
(Day 2) Session 4
Digitalization (Regulation & Policy)
(Day 3) Opening Session
(Day 3) Session 5
Decarbonization (Technology)
(Day 3) Session 6
Decarbonization (Technology)
(Day 3) Coffee Break
(Day 4) Opening Session
(Day 4) Session 7
Maritime Business & Logistics
(Day 4) Session 8
Capacity Development
(Day 4) Closing
WMU MARITIME WEEK CONFERENCE 2024
WMU Maritime Week 2024
WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2025
Title
WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2025
Date
26-28 August 2025
Venue
World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden
Hosted by
World Maritime University (WMU)
Co-Hosts
Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO)
Korea Maritime Institute (KMI)
Sponsors
Korean Register (KR)
DAY 1 Programme
World Maritime University, Central European Summer Time (CEST)
09:00-09:40 Conference Opening Session
09:00-09:10 Arsenio Dominguez Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO), (Video Message)
09:10-09:20 Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. President, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
09:20-09:30 Jung-Hee Cho President, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), Republic of Korea
09:40-10:10 Coffee Break (Group Photo)*
10:30-11:50 Opening Session of Day 1
10:10-10:30
(Keynote Speech) Digital Advantage: Maritime Transformation as a Business Imperative
Matthew Duke Chief Executive Officer, Grieg Maritime Group, Norway
10:30-12:40 Session 1. Maritime Digitalization Ⅰ
Moderator & Session Chair: Chong-Ju Chae Chair of Steering Committee, WMU Maritime Affairs Conference, Sweden
10:30-10:50
Enabling a Harmonized Digital Infrastructure for International Ship Transport
Ørnulf Jan Rødseth Director, Maritime Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Norway, Norway
10:50-11:10
Situational Awareness for MASS: Progress and Strategic Steps for Rapid Commercialization
Hyun Choi Principal Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
11:10-11:30
Towards Probabilistic Safety Metrics in Scenario-Based Testing of Autonomous Ships
Meriam Chaal Senior Researcher, Aalto University, Finland
11:30-11:50
Cyber Resilience of Ship: Practical Approach to IACS UR E26 Compliance
Jinho Yoo Senior Surveyor, Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea
11:50-12:10
Assurance of Autonomous Navigation Systems
Øystein Engelhardtsen Team Lead R&D, Ship Autonomy, DNV, Norway
12:10-12:40 Panel Discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes
12:40-13:40 Lunch
13:40-16:25 Session 2. Maritime Digitalization Ⅱ
Moderator & Session Chair: Aref Fakhry Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
13:40-14:00
How to Configure Your MASS? - Technical Building Blocks for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship
Hans-Christoph Burmeister Head of Department Sea Traffic and Nautical Solutions, Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (Fraunhofer CML), Germany
14:00-14:20
Addressing Operational and Risk Challenges of Digitalization: Augmented Legal Solutions
David Cowan Assistant Professor, School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Ireland
14:20-14:40
Ship Trajectory Prediction Based on AIS Data Using a Hybrid Deep Learning Model
Wonhee Lee Senior Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
14:40-15:10 Coffee Break
15:10-15:30
The Curious Case of MASS: Liability Implications
Zuzanna Pepłowska-Dąbrowska Assistant Professor, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
15:30-16:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes
16:00-16:05 Close of Day 1
Aref Fakhry Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
17:30-20:30 Welcome Dinner (Invitation Only)
Location: WMU 5th Floor, Bistro
DAY 2 Programme
 
09:00-09:30 Opening Session of Day 2
09:00-09:15
(Keynote Speech) International Shipping Decarbonization by 2050: Opportunities and Challenges
Harry Conway Chair, MEPC / Alternate Permanent Representative, Liberia Permanent Mission, International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
09:15-09:30
(Keynote Speech) Global Collaboration for Marine Carbon Neutrality in the Era of Green Shipping Corridors
Hee Jin Kang Senior Director, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
09:30-10:00 Coffee Break
10:00-12:10 Session 3. Maritime Decarbonization Ⅰ
Moderator & Session Chair: Fabio Ballini Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
10:00-10:20
Strategies for Decarbonizing Shipping
Sveinung Oftedal Chief Negotiator – Green Shipping, The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, Norway
10:20-10:40
Clean Seas Ahead: Technological and Regulatory Strategies for Maritime Decarbonization
Ivana Melillo Energy Efficiency Director, GNV Group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Italy
10:40-11:00
Strategic Responses for Sustainable Arctic Shipping: The Korean Perspective
Umji Kim Director, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), Republic of Korea
11:00-11:20
Capacity Building for Climate Change Mitigation in the Shipping and Maritime Industry: Case Study MTCC Africa’s Implementation of market-ready Technologies supporting Maritime Decarbonization and Economic Impacts in Africa
Lydia Ngugi Head of Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for Africa (MTCC-Africa), Kenya
11:20-11:40
A Green Future: Decarbonising Ports Under IMO’s Net-Zero Pathway
Rhona Macdonald Policy & IMO Liaison Officer, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), United Kingdom
11:40-12:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes
12:10-13:30 Lunch
13:30-16:15 Session 4. Maritime Decarbonization Ⅱ
Moderator & Session Chair: Claudio Aporta Professor, Canadian Chair, Marine Environmental Protection; Head, Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
13:30-13:50
Decarbonization in Shipping – An Insurer’s Perspective
Andreas Brachel Head of Environmental Claims, Gard AS, Norway
13:50-14:10
Operational Data Analysis and ESD Performance Estimation
Kanghyun Song Head and Senior Vice President, Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea
14:10-14:30
Lifecycle Assessment as an Enabler for Maritime Fuel Transition: Bridging Policy and Industry Perspectives
Ann O'Connor Head of LCA and Environmental Impact, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-15:20
The Second National Plan for the Development and Popularization of Green Ship in the Republic of Korea
Chybyung Park Assistant Professor, Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), Republic of Korea
15:20-15:40
Partnering for Impact: Advancing Action Through IMO GHG Projects
Sukhjit Singh Technical Officer, International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
15:40-16:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A : 30 minutes
16:10-16:15 Close of Day 2
Claudio Aporta Professor, Canadian Chair in Marine Environmental Protection; Head of Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
DAY 3 Programme
 
09:00-09:20 Opening Session of Day 3
09:00-09:20
(Keynote Speech) The Comprehensive Review of the STCW Convention and Code in Relation to Technological Developments
Haakon Storhaug Chair, HTW Sub-Committee, International Maritime Organization (IMO) / Senior Advisor, Norwegian Maritime Directorate, Norway
09:20-09:50 Coffee Break
09:50-11:50 Session 5. AI Application in the Maritime Sector, The Challenge of AI
Moderator & Session Chair: Enrico D'agostini Assistant Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
09:50-10:10
Maritime AI for Digitization & Decarbonization: Emerging Trends
Prateek Gupta Research Scientist, SINTEF Ocean & Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
10:10-10:30
AI-Based Fuel Consumption Prediction and Ship Operation Strategy Optimization Framework Under Carbon-Neutral Regulations in Maritime Transport
Dowon Kim Assistant Professor, Pusan National University, Republic of Korea
10:30-10:50
Data-Centric Engineering for the Decarbonization of Maritime
Adam James Sobey Mission Director/Professor of Data-Centric Engineering, the Alan Turing Institute/University of Southampton, United Kingdom
10:50-11:20
From Keel to Cloud: AI Adoption in Shipping Chartering, Hurdles and Horizons
Agnieszka Nowinska Associate Professor, Aalborg University Business School, Denmark
Gisele Msann Postdoc, Aalborg University Business School, Denmark
11:20-11:50 Panel Discussion and Q&A : 30 minutes
11:50-13:30 Lunch
13:30-16:10 Session 6. Seafarers in the Era of Technological Development
Moderator & Session Chair: Johan Bolmsten Assistant Professor and Information Manager, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
13:30-13:50
Understanding the Impact of Decarbonization on Seafarers’ Wellbeing
Simon Grainge Chief Executive, The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), United Kingdom
13:50-14:10
Navigating the Future Skills Gap: How Learning Technologies Enable A ‘People First’ Strategy
Catherine Logie Director, Professional Development & Certification, Ocean Technologies Group & Lloyds Register One Ocean, United Kingdom
14:10-14:30
Seafarers in Transition: Ensuring a Just and Inclusive Future. Role, Perspective, and Challenges
Lydia Ferrad ITF Accredited Representative to the IMO, International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), United Kingdom
14:30-15:00 Coffee Break
15:00-15:20
Simulating the Future of Maritime Transportation to Train the Future Maritime Operators
Michael Baldauf Professor, Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
15:20-15:40
Upskilling Maritime Instructors Through Train-the-Trainer on Alternative Fuels
Momoko Kitada Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
15:40-16:10 Panel Discussion and Q&A : 30 minutes
16:10-16:35 Conference Closing Session
16:10-16:20 Keyyong Hong President, Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
16:20-16:30 Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr. President, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
16:30-16:35 Close of Day 3
Johan Bolmsten Assistant Professor and Information Manager, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
Day1
Conference Opening Session
09:00 - 09:40
  • Opening Remarks
    Arsenio Dominguez
    Secretary-General
    International Maritime Organization (IMO), (Video Message)
  • Opening Remarks
    Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr
    President
    World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
  • Opening Remarks
    Jung-Hee Cho
    President
Day1
Opening Session of Day 1
10:10 - 10:30
Keynote Speaker
Matthew Duke
Chief Executive Officer, Grieg Maritime Group, Norway
Day1
Session1
10:30 - 12:40
Maritime Digitalization Ⅰ
Moderator & Session Chair
Chong-Ju Chae
Chair of Steering Committee, WMU Maritime Affairs Conference, Sweden
  • Ørnulf Jan Rødseth
    Director
    Maritime Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Norway, Norway
  • Hyun Choi
    Principal Researcher
    Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
  • Meriam Chaal
    Senior Researcher
    Aalto University, Finland
  • Jinho Yoo
    Senior Surveyor
    Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea
  • Øystein Engelhardtsen
    Team Lead R&D
    Ship Autonomy, DNV, Norwayof Korea
Day1
Session2
13:40 - 16:25
Maritime Digitalization Ⅱ
Moderator & Session Chair
Aref Fakhry
Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
  • Hans-Christoph Burmeister
    Head of Department Sea Traffic and Nautical Solutions
    Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (Fraunhofer CML), Germany
  • David Cowan
    Assistant Professor
    School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Ireland
  • Wonhee Lee
    Senior Researcher
    Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
  • Zuzanna Pepłowska-Dąbrowska
    Assistant Professor
    Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
Day2
Opening Session of Day 2
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote Speaker
Harry Conway
Chair, MEPC / Alternate Permanent Representative, Liberia Permanent Mission, International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
Keynote Speaker
Hee Jin Kang
Senior Director, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
Day2
Session3
10:00 - 12:10
Maritime Decarbonization Ⅰ
Moderator & Session Chair
Fabio Ballini
Associate Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
  • Sveinung Oftedal
  • Ivana Melillo
  • Umji Kim
  • Lydia Ngugi
  • Rhona Macdonald
Day2
Session4
13:30 - 16:10
Maritime Decarbonization Ⅱ
Moderator & Session Chair
Claudio Aporta
Professor, Canadian Chair, Marine Environmental Protection; Head, Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
  • Andreas Brachel
    Head of Environmental Claims Gard AS, Norway
  • Kanghyun Song
    Head and Senior Vice President
    Korean Register (KR), Republic of Korea
  • Ann O'Connor
    Head of LCA and Environmental Impact
    Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Denmark
  • Chybyung Park
    Assistant Professor
    Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), Republic of Korea
  • Sukhjit Singh
    Technical Officer
    International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Kingdom
Day3
Opening Session of Day 3
09:00 - 09:20
Keynote Speaker
Haakon Storhaug
Chair, HTW Sub-Committee, International Maritime Organization (IMO) / Senior Advisor, Norwegian Maritime Directorate, Norway
Day3
Session5
09:50 - 11:50
AI Application in the Maritime Sector, The Challenge of AI
Moderator & Session Chair
Enrico D'agostini
Assistant Professor, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
  • Prateek Gupta
    Research Scientist
    SINTEF Ocean & Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
  • Dowon Kim
    Assistant Professor
    Pusan National University, Republic of Korea
  • Adam James Sobey
    Mission Director/Professor of Data-Centric Engineering the Alan Turing Institute/University of Southampton, United Kingdom
  • Agnieszka Nowinska
    Associate Professor
    Aalborg University Business School, Denmark
  • Gisele Msann
    Postdoc
    Aalborg University Business School, Denmark
Day3
Session6
13:30 - 16:10
Seafarers in the Era of Technological Development
Moderator & Session Chair
Johan Bolmsten
Assistant Professor and Information Manager, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
  • Simon Grainge
    Chief Executive
    The International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), United Kingdom
  • Catherine Logie
    Director, Professional Development & Certification
    Ocean Technologies Group & Lloyds Register One Ocean, United Kingdom
  • Lydia Ferrad
    ITF Accredited Representative to the IMO
    International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), United Kingdom
  • Michael Baldauf
    Professor
    Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Momoko Kitada
    Nippon Foundation Professorial Chair in Gender and Innovation; Head, Maritime Education & Training, World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
Day3
Conference Closing Session
16:10 - 16:35
  • Closing Remarks
    Keyyong Hong
    President
    Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), Republic of Korea
  • Closing Remarks
    Maximo Q. Mejia, Jr.
    President
    World Maritime University (WMU), Sweden
(Day 1) Registration
(Day 1) Conference Opening Session
(Day 1) Coffee Break
(Day 1) Session 1
Maritime Digitalization Ⅰ
(Day 1) Lunch
(Day 1) Session 2
Maritime Digitalization Ⅱ
(Day 1) Welcome Dinner
(Day 2) Opening Session
(Day 2) Session 3
Maritime Decarbonization Ⅰ
(Day 2) Coffee Break
(Day 2) Session 4
Maritime Decarbonization Ⅱ
(Day 2) Lunch
(Day 3) Opening Session
(Day 3) Session 5
AI Application in the Maritime Sector, The Challenge of AI
(Day 3) Coffee Break
(Day 3) Session 6
Seafarers in the Era of Technological Development
(Day 3) Conference Closing Session
(Day 3) Lunch
WMU MARITIME WEEK CONFERENCE 2024
WMU Maritime Week 2024