Day One, Monday 13 Oct 2008 Lecture Theatre LT1A, Singapore Polytechnic
Day Two, Tuesday 14 Oct 2008 Lecture Theatre LT1A, Singapore Polytechnic
Opening Ceremony
0815
Registration & Coffee
0845
Delegates & Guests to be seated
0900
Arrival of Guest-of-Honour
BG (NS) Choi Shing Kwok
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
0905
Welcome address by Mr. Roland Tan
Director, Singapore Maritime Academy
0915
Address by Guest-of-Honour and Opening of MARTECH 2008 Conference
0935
MOU Signing Ceremony between SMA & Germanischer Lloyd
0945
Opening and tour of MARTECH 2008 Exhibition by the Guest-of-Honour at the adjoining Concourse
1000
Delegates & Guests visit MARTECH Exhibition and Refreshment
Session 1 Session Chairperson : Mr. Teh Kong Leong
Maritime Industry Advisory Committee
1050
Keynote address
“Towards Greener Shipping: Save Fuel, Cut Emissions”
Dr. Volkmar Wasmansdorff, Managing Director, Germanischer Lloyd Region Asia / Pacific.
1110
“Are the Accidental Losses Increasing in Shipping? What can be Done?”
Ms. Pelin Davison, Det Norske Veritas
1130
“Marine Refrigeration & The Environment”
Mr. Svenn Jacobsen, Wilhelmsen Ships Service
1150
“Engine Fuel Saving Using Time Varying Low Frequency Wave Treatment on Heavy Fuel Oil”
Mr. Chew Hwee Hong, Ecospec Marine Technology Pte Ltd
1210
Q & A
1230
Lunch Break / Tour of Exhibition
Session 2 Session Chairperson : Mr. Ronald Pereira
Merid-Agro Maritime Services Pte Ltd
1400
“Further Advances & New Applications in Offshore Maritime Simulation”
Mr. Soren Einar Veierland, Kongsberg Maritime AS, Norway
1420
“SOS (Save Our Seas) – Castrol Steps In With Green Marine Lubricants”
Mr. David Gunaseelan, Castrol Marine
1440
“New High-Economy Engines for Panamax Containerships and Large Tankers”
Mr. Kaspar Aebarli, Wartsila Switzerland Limited, Winterthur
“Approaches to the Logistics Outsourcing Factors of the Korean Manufacturing Corporations”
Prof. Bang Hee Seok, Chung-Ang University, Korea
1610
“Shipping, Shortages and Generation Y”
Dr. Stephen Cahoon, Australian Maritime College
1630
“Building A Comprehensive Manpower Capability for Optimal Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Shipping Activities”
Capt. Manivannan Subramaniam, Akademi Laut Malaysia
1650
“Effective Blended Learning for Essential Onboard English”
Mr. Masahiro Sugimoto, Oshima National College of Maritime Technology, Japan
1710
Title to be confirmed
Mr Frank Coles, Globe Wireless
1730
Q & A
1750
End of Day One
Session 4
Session Chairperson : Capt. Frederick J Francis
Singapore Maritime Academy
0900
“Training The Instructors For Simulation Training
The Integrated Simulation Centre Of Singapore, ISC’s Experience”
Capt. Khoo Gek Hung, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
0920
“Some Practical Legal Issues in Shipbuilding”
Mr. Dennis Tan, DennisMathiew Advocates & Solicitors
0940
“Ship Arrest in Singapore”
Mr. Chan Leng Sun, Ang & Partners
1000
Q & A
1020
Refreshment
Session 5
Session Chairperson : Capt. I G Sangameswar
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
1050
“Statistical Analysis of Conflict Involvements in Port Water Navigation”
Mr. Ashim Kumar Debnath, Research Scholar, National University of Singapore.
1110
“Role of Visual Media in Communication in the Marine Industry”
Mr. Sohan Roy, Aries Network Pte Ltd
1130
“Pay As You Sail”
Mr. Bhupesh Gandhi, Maris Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
1150
“Technology for Blended E- Learning”
Mr. Rajan Bhandari, Singapore Maritime Academy
1210
Q & A
1230
Lunch Break / Tour of Exhibition
Session 6
Session Chairperson : Mr. Simon Kuik
Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd
1400
“Progress in Simulation-Based Design”
Dr. Lars Grünitz, Germanischer Lloyd
1420
“Automatic Ballast Control System - Expert System Approach”
Mr. S K Gupta, Wartsila Automation Services Singapore Pte Ltd
1440
“The Ongoing Drive & Challenges of Cleaner & Greener Fuels in the Maritime Industry”
Mr. Alex Tang , Lloyd’s Register Asia
1500
Q & A
1520
Refreshment
Session 7
Session Chairperson : Mr. Chen Chin Kwang
Singapore Maritime Academy
1540
“Analytical & Reactive Approach in the Strategy of Prevention & Fighting of Container Fire”
Mr. Khorshed Alam, APL (NOL Group)
1600
“Management Software Implementation in Maritime Industry”
Mr. Htunn Lynn, Jotron Asia Pte Ltd
1620
“Fuel Oil Pretreatment Onboard Ships – Development Objectives and Opportunities”
Mr. Tatta Seshu, NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd
1640
Q & A
1700
Closing Address by Mr. Chen Chin Kwang, Chairman,
Organising Committee, MARTECH 2008
1710
Photo-taking session for Organising Committee, Speakers and Delegates
1730
End of Conference
POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Onboard SuperStar Aquarius, 16-17 Oct 2008
DAY 1 – THUR 16/Oct
Assemble at Harbourfront Level2 at 2:00pm. Boarding at 2.30pm sharp. Gate closes at 2:45pm.
MARTECH Workshop 3.30pm – 5.30pm, Post Conference Workshop on Topical Issues and Challenges at Skyline Karaoke
Group Dinner : 6.00pm (at Dynasty restaurant, sit down western set menu)
After which, guests can enjoy ship’s activities such as production show, supper, etc.
DAY 2 – FRI 17/Oct
Group Breakfast : 8.00am (at Mariners Buffet)
