Three eminent thought leaders will provide State-of-the-Industry Addresses on the commercial impact of impending IMO 2020 regulations on sulphur cap, at the 11th International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum to be held from 25-27 March 2019:- 

Through presentations and roundtable discussions, key decision makers, thought leaders and marine experts will be sharing their views, analysis and insights on the global bunker and fuel oil market developments, and challenges to be tackled by the fuel oil and maritime industry in addressing IMO’s regulations to cap global sulphur emissions from 3.5% to 0.5% by 1 January 2020. 

 

Under the theme “New Horizons: The Future Fuel Landscape & IMO 2020 Solutions & Alternatives” speakers will be deliberating on the impact and implementation of 2020 sulphur regulations, availability and properties of compliant fuel; options for compliance, logistical & handling challenges of respective options; legal ramifications/enforcement issues and commercial considerations covering the price of compliant fuels and the return on investments required for compliance. 

 

Forum session speakers and moderators include Dr Salem Khalil, Technical Advisor, Government of Fujairah, Capt Salem Al Hamoudi, Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, Ms Katharina Stanzel, MD, Intertanko, Mr Peter Keller, CEO, SEA/LNG Ltd, Mr Timothy Cosulich, CEO, Fratelli Cosulich, Mr Cem Saral, Group CEO, Cockett Marine Oil DMCC, Mr Grant Hunter, Head of Contracts & Clauses, BIMCO, Ms Jasamin Fichte, Managing Partner, Fichte & Co & President, WISTA UAE, Mr Mark Bell, GM, Society for Gas As A Marine Fuel, and Mr Lauran Wetemans, GM, Downstream LNG/LNG Fuel, Shell, Mr Dave Ernsberger, Global Head of Energy Pricing & Co-Head of Content, S&P Global Platts and Mr Justin Longhurst, Residue Trading Manager, BP Oil International Ltd. 

 

FUJCON is held under the auspices of the Government of Fujairah & the Port of Fujairah, with the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah & Member of the UAE Supreme Council. 

 

Held as part of the Fujairah Bunkering Week (FBW) from 23 – 27 March 2019 in Fujairah, UAE, the week is expected to attract 600-800 delegates to Fujairah, with about 450 Forum participants from leading oil and bunker producers, traders, oil majors, national oil companies, shipowners, operators, managers, brokers, charterers, terminal operators, refiners and classification societies, from 35 countries. Attendees will be renewing business contacts and forging alliances over 5 industry events, 15 social functions, laboratory and site visits and enjoying about 30 hours of networking time. 

 

The Government of Fujairah spokesperson remarked “The hosting of FUJCON affirms the commitment of the Government of Fujairah with the Port of Fujairah as hosts, to provide a fitting stage for a world class event on the international bunkering community’s annual calendar. During the course of the Forum, expert speakers will provide much attention, deliberation and discussions of the industry’s concerns, challenges and successes, allowing an examination of how international regulations can be executed for the benefit of the industry & Fujairah.” 

 

Four optional pre-conference workshops from 23-25 March, giving participants a wide choice of fuel oil disciplines, will offer coverage and in-depth analysis on International Oil Trading, Managing 2020 Bunker Fuels, Refining Economics and Bunker Fuel Blending, examining the impact of new maritime regulations, while providing extensive learning opportunities with numerous case studies, guest presentations and specially arranged laboratory visits as part of the curriculum. 

 

A special highlight will be an off-shore site visit on the afternoon of Wednesday, 27 March, hosted by the Port of Fujairah, to visit and view state-of-the-art facilities at the Port, its offshore Anchorage including the Fujairah Oil Tank Terminals and its VLCC berth. 

 

FUJCON as the pre-eminent bunkering gathering in the Middle East, enjoys the outstanding support of authorities and the global bunker trading community from the Asia Pacific & Europe. The Port of Fujairah, Akron Trade & Transport, Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre, Fujairah Oil Terminals, Fujairah Industry Oil Zone, GPS Chemoil, National Bank of Fujairah & VTTI Fujairah have taken a high profile at FUJCON 2019. The Forum also enjoys support from BIMCO, IBIA, Intertanko, The Nautical Institute UAE Branch, WISTA UAE, and The Society for Gas As A Marine Fuel, as Endorsers, attracting wide interest and coverage from the global maritime media. 

 

Amidst the backdrop of Fujairah’s importance as an international anchorage & crude oil hub, FUJCON 2019 and the FBW will provide an exciting venue for key players to meet and interact with a distinguished array of marine experts & industry leaders addressing the bunkering and fuel oil community. 

 

Contact shaman@cconnection.org for more information, or log on to www.fujcon.com