Jon Stewart

President, International Maritime Technology Consultants

Mr. Stewart has been involved in the maritime industry for nearly 30 years. He has helped develop and co-founded developers of ship’s equipment for prevention of oil pollution, wastewater and ballast water. Since founding International Maritime Technology Consultants, Inc. (IMTCI) in 2005, Mr. Stewart has provided guidance to manufacturers of ship’s environmental systems with a focus on systems optimization and type approvals as well as regulatory guidance to shipowners and their associations. Since 2006, IMTCI has acted as technical advisor to various delegations of IMO sub-committees including MEPC, PPR and III. Mr. Stewart has been in the forefront assisting Administrations with implementation of environmental regulations for ballast water and air emissions, ranging from development of pilot programs, analysis of challenges for inspections and proposals for alternative compliance options. He has attended various MOU technical committee meetings making presentations on these subjects. IMTCI is currently involved in projects ranging from system development approvals, emissions monitoring and testing for regulatory compliance to digitalization and programs for long term “beyond compliance” strategies.

Jose Matheickal

Deputy Director Subdivision for Major Projects Marine Environment Division, IMO

Deputy Director Subdivision for Major Projects Marine Environment Division, IMO

Øistein Jensen

Chief Sustainability Officer, Odfjell SE

Øistein Jensen is Chief Sustainability Officer at Odfjell SE. He was previously Chief of Staff in Odfjell and was appointed to CSO in August 2020 as a part of the company’s dedicated focus on sustainability. Øistein has been part of Executive Management in the group since 2016. He was in 2021 elected as a board member of Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) Jensen is an executive with broad experience in naval leadership, management consulting, sustainability, and shipping. Øistein was previously a director at PwC Management consulting for ten years, working on strategy, ESG, and compliance. Øistein came to PwC from the Navy where he served as captain of a submarine and commander for the submarine command training. Øistein has a Bachelor of Military Science from Naval Academy and MBA from Norwegian School of Economics

CHRISTOPHER FEE

General Manager - Environment and Sustainability, Oldendorff

General Manager - Environment and Sustainability, Oldendorff

Andreas Chrysostomou

Executive Director, Clean Shipping Alliance

Executive Director, Clean Shipping Alliance

Linden Coppell

Director of Sustainability, MSC Cruises

As Director of Sustainability, Linden aims to ensure that MSC Cruises grows in a sustainable way. In this role, Linden works in collaboration with numerous internal and external partners. She established the Executive Chairman-led Sustainable Advisory Board, responsible for approving actions to meet the sustainability goals of the business and ensuring sustainability is embedded across the entire organisation.

Linden has a solid background in environmental protection and sustainability, with experience both as a consultant and in the corporate environment. As a consultant this included working on many diverse projects in Hong Kong and the South East Asia region, including the implementation of environmental management systems and developing environmental and sustainability reporting regimes for government and non-government clients.

She joined Cathay Pacific as the Manager Environmental Affairs in 2003 and in 2009 took up a position at Etihad Airways, initially as Head of Environment and then as Head of Sustainability for the Etihad Aviation Group.

Linden led several successful projects including instigating the voluntary carbon offset program "Fly Greener" at Cathay Pacific and leading the drive towards sustainable alternative fuels at Etihad. The latter including facilitating the longest flight using alternative fuels into the Middle East in 2014 and then enabling a flight powered using sustainable biomass grown and refined into jet fuel in the UAE, a first for the region.

Michael Kaczmarek

SVP, Marine Technology & Refit, Carnival Corporation PLC

SVP, Marine Technology & Refit (ABG), Carnival Corporation PLC

Julian Oggel

Managing Director, Novatug

Having previously worked as a maritime lawyer since graduation from university in 1994, Julian Oggel changed career in 2009. Since then he has been combining a job as the director of an investment firm in Rotterdam with various responsibilities within the Multraship group in Terneuzen. That group also initiated Novatug BV, a company that has developed innovative towage technology to address the current challenges in shipping. Julian Oggel is (also) Novatug’s managing director.

HANS LAGERWEIJ

President, Albatros Expeditions

President, Albatros Expeditions

Bill Truelove AFNI

Managing Director, CSMART Academy, Carnival Corporation PLC

Managing Director, CSMART Academy, Carnival Corporation PLC

Bernt-Aage Ulstein

CEO, Ulmatec Pyro

CEO, Ulmatec Pyro

Peter van Terwisga

Director Group's Research, Damen Shipyards Group

Director Group's Research, Damen Shipyards Group

Asha Michaux

HSEQ Officer - Environment, Exmar Ship Management

HSEQ Officer - Environment, Exmar Ship Management

Prasenjit Mohanta

HSSEQ & Marine Superintendent, Maersk Tankers

HSSEQ & Marine Superintendent, Maersk Tankers

Maja Kriska

Environmental Manager, Shipyard Viktor Lenac

Environmental Manager, Shipyard Viktor Lenac

Andre Bloemendaal

Vice President - Technology, Innovation & Energy Efficiency, Columbia Blue, The Leisure Group

Vice President - Technology, Innovation & Energy Efficiency, Columbia Blue, The Leisure Group

Esko Pettay

Operator, Sustainable Development and Weather, Meriaura

Operator, Sustainable Development and Weather, Meriaura

Marcel van der Vlugt

Operations Manager, Stena Line

Honorable Guest

Operations Manager, Stena Line

Maria Sotiriou

Head of Environmental Compliance, Minerva Marine

Head of Environmental Compliance, Minerva Marine

Jos Moens

Manager Project Sales, Hatenboer-Water

Jos has a broad experience in the maritime industry. After completion of his BSc in Navigation followed by a post bachelor degree in Marine Engineering Jos worked as a deck officer (incl. Chief Officer) on various types of vessels. Once ashore Jos studied Business Management (BSc) and started working in the world of (maritime) consultancy at Coopers & Lybrand (today PwC) and implemented International Safety Management (ISM) and ISO management systems at various shipowners. Jos worked almost 17 years @ Inmarsat, the mobile satellite company for the maritime industry in the roles of Sales Manager and Business development. Jos joined Hatenboer-Water 2 years ago in his role as Manager Project Sales and leads a team of account managers, sales engineers and product management.

Richard de Reus

Business Development Manager, Anthony Veder

Business Development Manager, Anthony Veder

Tony Ståhlgren

Managing Director, Liedholms Maskinteknik AB

Tony Ståhlgren, Managing Director and Project Manager for many marine piping, BWTS and scrubber projects.

Maarten Lodewijks

Director, Value Maritime

Director, Value Maritime

Financial expert with a solid background as a graduate economist and is a qualified registered accountant. He finished his MBA Executive Program at Harvard Business School while working at Rederij Spliethoff where he was responsible for corporate finance.

Christiaan Nijst

Technical Director, Value Maritime

Technical Director, Value Maritime

The technical brain behind the reinvented “Filter” technology. He has almost a dozen years of experience in various engineering and process positions in Shell, including strategy advisor for the European refineries for the IMO 2020 change. 

Fernando Alvarez

Co-owner and CTO, BunkerMetric

Co-owner and CTO, BunkerMetric

Niels Juncker

Director Global Sales, BunkerMetric

Director Global Sales, BunkerMetric

Mike Guggenheimer

President and CEO, RSC Bio Solutions

Mike joined the Blumenthal family of businesses in 2008 and currently serves as President and CEO of Blumenthal Holdings. He oversees daily operations of its three portfolio companies; Blumenthal Brands Integrated (BBI), Blumenthal Business Services (BBS), and RSC BIO Solutions. Mike initiated the company’s move into industrial biotechnology with a 2012 investment in Terresolve Technologies, an entrepreneurial green tech company with a record of lubricant accomplishment dating back to the 1980’s. The RSC Bio Solutions platform has developed into a global leader in performance environmental lubricants and cleaners branded as FUTERRA and ENVIROLOGIC with a unique focus on marine applications. BBI is a globally respected specialty chemical products company, best known for the development of innovative products for tradesmen and DIYers under the iconic GUNK and Liquid Wrench brands. Prior to joining Blumenthal Holdings, Guggenheimer was an operating partner for Blackstreet Capital Management, a private equity group that focused on control buyouts of under-performing corporate orphans. He also held a variety of general management positions for Milliken & Company, from manufacturing management to strategic business development. Guggenheimer holds a B.A. in psychology from Davidson College and an M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Jan Kelling

Co-Founder, Director Sales & Projects, HASYTECgroup

Jan Kelling is Co-Founder of HASYTEC and responsible for global sales and projects. He owns 9 years of experience in ultrasound anti-fouling solutions and was the first mover bringing this made in Germany technology into german markets.
HASYTEC is a German based clean-tech company group with the major goal to reduce the impact on the marine environment. HASYTEC`s award winning DYNAMIC BIOFILM PROTECTION avoids marine growth and fouling on vessel`s niche areas and hulls by using an innovative, ultrasound based working principle. Among others, HASYTEC owns the German Innovator Award 2020 and is partner of the EU funded Horizon 2020 “CHEK” consortium.

Martin Beek

Marine Manager, Shell

Marine Manager, Shell

Nick Contopoulos

Chief Operating Officer, Anemoi Marine

Chief Operating Officer, Anemoi Marine

Jens Christian Strate

Head of European Solutions, SPBES

Head of European Solutions, SPBES

Djurre Jan Schutte

Nautical Support Officer, Mercy Ships

Nautical Support Officer, Mercy Ships

Antonis Trakakis

Chief Technology Officer, Forward Ships

Chief Technology Officer, Forward Ships

Paul Altena

Manager, European Government Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

Manager, European Government Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

Gavin Allwright

Secretary, International Windship Association

Secretary, International Windship Association

Rathesan Ravendran

Technology and Innovation Specialist, Hans Jensen Lubricators

Technology and Innovation Specialist, Hans Jensen Lubricators

Hans Peter Jensen

Chairman of the Board, Hans Jensen Lubricators

Chairman of the Board, Hans Jensen Lubricators

Kim Strate Kiegstad

VP of Sales, Corvus Energy

VP of Sales, Corvus Energy

Frank Nieuwenhuis

CEO, eConowind

CEO, eConowind

Janice Hu

Operations Manager, COSCO Shipping Lines

Operations Manager, COSCO Shipping Lines

Per Osterberg

Product Manager - EnviroManager, OneOcean

Product Manager - EnviroManager, OneOcean

Alexander Schepers

Director, SMS Bereederung GmbH & Co. KG

Director, SMS Bereederung GmbH & Co. KG

Charles Denise

Technical Manager, OFW Ships

Technical Manager, OFW Ships

Piet Opstaele

Innovation Lead, Manager Innovation Enablement, Port of Antwerp

Innovation Lead, Manager Innovation Enablement, Port of Antwerp

Jan Egbertsen

Manager Innovation, Port of Amsterdam

Manager Innovation, Port of Amsterdam

Bas Luurtsema

Environmental Coordinator, MF Shipping Group

Honorable Guest

Environmental Coordinator, MF Shipping Group

Milos Pavlovic

Operations Department, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Operations Department, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Zhenjun Liu

Business Project Lead, Stolt Tankers

Honorable Guest

Business Project Lead, Stolt Tankers

Kasper van der Heiden

R&D Manager, Jumbo Maritime

Honorable Guest

R&D Manager, Jumbo Maritime

Giorgos Kyriazis

Associate, P Ship Systems

Associate, P Ship Systems

Debra DiCianna

Senior Compliance Engineer, Choice Ballast Solutions

Debra DiCianna has extensive experience in the compliance and operational issues of shipowners and the design/performance of ballast water management systems. Debra is a delegate for the U.S. at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Ballast Water Tech Panel. Prior to joining Choice Ballast Solutions, Debra supported the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on development of the 2013 Vessel General Permit and research for future updates. She also consulted for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Military Sealift Command and the American Bureau of Shipping in developing waste management solutions, assessing environmental compliance issues, and designing ship environmental systems. During her tenure with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Debra studied the design and performance of treatment technologies and developed water discharge regulations. Debra has a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Choice has a proven record of technical excellence, efficiency and reliability. With extensive experience assisting with USCG extensions, 3-D scans, vessel surveys, integration engineering, Class documentation and compliance issues, we deliver comprehensive, independent programs based on your needs. www.choiceballast.com

Dennis Lühr

Sales Manager, Saacke

Sales Manager, Saacke

William Ramsay

CTO, Daphne Technology

CTO, Daphne Technology

David Taylor

CEO, Oscar Propulsion

CEO, Oscar Propulsion

Gabriel Tirl

Senior Project Manager, M.E. Solutions

Senior Project Manager, M.E. Solutions

Dominique Philibert

President & COO, CR Ocean Engineering

Dominique Philibert was elevated on July 1, 2021 to President and COO of CR Ocean Engineering, a company where he’s been a key team player since its founding in 2013. Previously, Mr. Philibert held the post of Technology Director at CROE. As Technology Director, Mr. Philibert led a team of engineers in the development, testing, deployment and sales of CROE’s exhaust gas cleaning systems, also known as Marine Scrubbers. CROE is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of this technology. For most of his career, Mr. Philibert has focused on the field of Flue Gas Cleaning with a large array of wet and dry systems and has worked with the most respected names in the air pollution control industry both in the United States and in Europe. A native of France, Mr. Philibert received his engineering degree from ECAM in 1990. For an international roster of CR Ocean Engineering clients, Mr. Philibert brings language skills. He is fluent in French and English, with working knowledge of Korean, Spanish and German. CR Ocean Engineering (CROE®) was founded in 2013 to meet the demand for cleaner emissions in the maritime environment under the MARPOL Convention. Today hundreds of CROE exhaust systems provide cleaner emissions for commercial vessels sailing around the world. Based in New Jersey, CROE has a worldwide network of partners. CROE is privately owned.

Fulko Roos

COO, Marine Performance Systems

COO, Marine Performance Systems

Giles Candy

Business Development Director, Scienco/FAST

Since 2014, working with innovative marine solutions, particularly with the inTank Ballast Water Treatment System from Envirocleanse. In the short time since USCG Type Approval Giles has helped Tank establish itself as a go to alternative second generation BWTS, working with Representatives, Owners and Managers worldwide. Previously, Giles spent almost a decade working at the forefront of the ballast water treatment industry with N.E.I. Treatment Systems. In 2006 he completed some of the last shipboard testing of the Venturi Oxygen Stripping (VOS) ballast water treatment system (BWTS), then assembled the comprehensive application for Type Approval. VOS was the first BWTS in the world to submit a successful application for Type Approval under the Guidelines of the IMO Ballast Convention. Other Type Approvals followed as well as USCG STEP acceptance and USCG AMS status. Giles managed several VOS projects including hands on installation before becoming Director of Global Sales at N.E.I. Before ballast treatment Giles managed industrial waste water treatment and vapor control projects. Mobilizing modular treatment trains to facilities where hazardous waste streams were treated for on-site discharge under site permits with state and local enforcement review. Projects were completed throughout the U.S. always requiring rigorous operational and compliance management to treat and discharge or emit within multiple permit requirements. In the years immediately after graduating from Lancaster University (U.K.), with a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Environmental Sciences, Giles worked for environmental consultancies completing; urban atmospheric monitoring, dispersion modeling and Health Risk Assessments.

Tara van de Lagemaat

Account Executive, Quinyx

Account Executive, Quinyx

Peter Panayotis Tsantrizos

President, Terragon Environmental Technologies

President, Terragon Environmental Technologies

Bob Heikoop

Chief Officer, Jumbo Maritime

Honorable Guest

Chief Officer, Jumbo Maritime

Jan Douwe de Jong

2nd Officer, Jumbo Maritime

Honorable Guest

2nd Officer, Jumbo Maritime

Kiruna Lutosch

Fuel Supply Manager, TUI Cruises

Fuel Supply Manager, TUI Cruises

Koos Smoor

Fleet Performance and Innovation Manager, Kotug

Honorable Guest

Fleet Performance and Innovation Manager, Kotug

Jippe van Eijnatten

Business Development Manager, Titan LNG

After a start of his career in banking and mobile telecoms, Jippe has built up a experience of over 18 years in energy; natural gas/LNG and renewables. Since 2016 Jippe has worked with Titan LNG heading up the Business Development department, as such he has been involved in numerous LNG developments, industrial applications as well as the maritime market. Since 2019 Titan is actively pursuing a role in carbon neutral LNG solutions.

Dirk Kronemeijer

Founder & CEO, GoodFuels

Dirk Kronemeijer, CEO GoodFuels

Mohamed Zaitoun

CEO, Zaitoun Green Shipping

CEO, Zaitoun Green Shipping

Dmytro Tsvyk

Commercial Ship Operator, Fairfield Chemical Carriers

Commercial Ship Operator, Fairfield Chemical Carriers

Etienne de Keizer

Commercial Project Manager, Royal Wagenborg

Commercial Project Manager, Royal Wagenborg

Piero Favero

Development Engineer Cruise, Ropax and Offshore Research and Development, Damen Shipyards Group

Development Engineer Cruise, Ropax and Offshore Research and Development, Damen Shipyards Group

Brent Perry

CEO, SPBES

CEO, SPBES

Satyavan Hange

Global Market Manager, Teijin Aramid

Global Market Manager, Teijin Aramid

Johnny Walker

CEO, Holo Sail Technologies Inc.

CEO, Holo Sail Technologies Inc.