The entry into force of the combined provisions of Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention 78/78 and of Directive 2012/33 / EU, which will bring the limits relating to the sulfur content of fuels to 0.50% overall and to 0.1% in ports and ECA areas. Things are already set and there are two short-term alternatives: new fuels derived from petroleum obtained with processes similar to those used for the production of diesel fuel for transportations and / or for mixing low-sulfur fuels (or none at all, like HVO) with more sulphurated distillates; installation of smoke treatment plants on board (scrubber.) However, the transition process will be complex, due to the high cost expected for the first solution, and to foreseeable management problems in the second (waste and sludge management). In the longer term, the most accredited alternative remains the LNG, although it requires the development of a storage and supply infrastructure that should also be as widespread as possible. It seems that the Italian ports have definitely decided to take this route.

Main Topics:

• Market forecasts for the availability and costs of low-sulfur marine oil fuels in the post-2020 scenario
• Refining or mixing or both? Technological and commercial challenges and opportunities
• Technologies and convenience over the entire life cycle of the sulfur scrubber option
• Maritime use LNG
• The technologies and means of the cryogenic supply chain and of the fumes treatment plants (scrubbers)
• Tax aspects of technical choices
• Fill me up: new fuels logistics
• Where to put residues: the reverse logistics of scrubbing
• Owners’ short- and medium-term strategies
• Segments and experiences
• Current projects for LNG supply, storage and distribution infrastructures in Italian ports
• Installations serving the inner harbors logistics

8.30 a.m. Conference registration

CHAIRMAN: Vincenzo Farinetti, ATENA

The challenge of new fuels for the shipping between logistic and new technologies
Enrico Allieri, Director Ship Technology, Maritime Safety & Environment, Assarmatori

Fabio Faraone, Secretary Technical Management of Vessels and Environment, Confitarma

EU Sulphur Regulations: EMSA’s work to support their implementation
Manuela Tomassini, Head of Department “Safety & Standards”, EMSA

LNG: the future of “green” bunkering.
How Italy is positioned?
Rafael Schmill, Associate Partner S&, PwC

Panel discussion by TBD
Sulphur cap 2020 and other
Speaker:

• Development of LNG supply chain for a sustainable maritime transport
  Francesco Franchi, President, Federchimica – Assogasliquidi
• Title tbd
  Dario Soria, General Director, Assocostieri
• Refining, mixing or both? Challenges and technological and commercial opportunities for new naval low-sulphur fuels
  Franco Del Manso, Responsible Dept. “International Environmental and Technical relation, Unione Petrolifera

Turbocharging  Technology  as  enabler    for  emission  reduction  in  marine  applications
Paolo Tonon, Senior Vice President Head of Global Product Group, ABB Turbo System AG

2020 -What’s your plan? Time to consolidate the outcomes of last MEP
Maria Kyratsoudi, Global Business Development Manager, Fobas, Lloyd’s Register

Sulphur 2020: Ship implementation Plan
Stefano Bertilone, Senior Director Italy & EMEA Marine Business Development, RINA

Navigating a Sustainable Course
Michele Francioni, Senior Vice-President, MSC Cruises

Valentina Infante, Head of Small Scale LNG Business, Edison

Panel discussion
Chairman: Massimiliano Lussana, Journalist
Shipowners’ Choices, strategies and experiences

Speakers:

Marialaura Dell’Abate, Quality & Environmental Manager, Amoretti Armatori Group
Giacomo Gavarone, Commercial Manager, Rimorchiatori Riuniti
Giovanni Giustiniano, Naval Architect & Marine Engineer, MOBY
Marco Novella, Ottavio Novella
Franco Porcellacchia, Vice President, Carnival Corporation

1.30 p.m. Conclusion

Engineers will be awarded 3 training credits