Morning session

09:30 - 09:50 - Transparency on emissions
Alexander Senteris, Compliance Manager-Emission Trading Systems, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

Bio: Bio: Currently, Alexander spearheads sustainability initiatives as a Compliance Manager (ETS) at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement. Formerly a Senior Analyst & Emissions Compliance Officer at Angelicoussis Group, Alexander's expertise lies in fleet optimisation, energy efficiency, and crafting decarbonisation strategies for diverse vessels. His impactful work extends to multicriteria optimisation research, contributing to a broader sustainability perspective. With a Doctorate in Sustainability Studies from the University of Piraeus, Alexander is driving positive change in the shipping industry through his multifaceted approach and dedication to environmental responsibility.

09:50 - 10:10 - Surfing the Hydrogen Waves towards sustainable Passenger Shipping
Dr. Kyriakos P. Mahos, HSQE Director, Levante Ferries MC

Bio: KYRIAKOS MAHOS holds a Dr.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, a M.Sc. in Petroleum Refining & Petrochemistry from Oil & Gas Institute of Romania, and an MBA from Athens School of Economics. For the last 12 years he has been working at LEVANTE FERRIES as HSQE Director, DPA & CSO. He’s responsible for company’s Safety Management System, which includes PMS. He’s also in charge of all Flag & Class Surveys, Dry Dockings, Bunkers & Lubricants Quality Monitoring, GHG Emissions Monitoring & Reporting, Business Plans and Feasibility Studies. He has participated in several EU-funded research projects. He's a member of several Maritime Associations, including AMMITEC and HIMT.

10:10 - 10:30 - Leveraging the Right Data and Tools for Commercial Success
Kasper Nygaard, General Manager, Coach Solutions

Bio: Shipping professional with extensive expertise in SaaS solutions, business development, and management within the maritime industry.With over 15 years of experience in shipping, including roles at industry leaders like Bunker Holdings, Monjasa, and Coach Solutions. Kasper offers deep commercial expertise and strategic insight. He has played a key role in driving the digital transformation of shipowners and operators, enhancing performance, compliance, and data-driven decision-making in an increasingly complex industry.

10:30 - 11:15 - Panel discussion
What is the best way to achieve transparency on emissions and compliance?

Moderator:

Erik van Ballegooijen, Director R&D, VAF Instruments

Panellist:

Representative from Syroco

Dr. Kyriakos P. Mahos, HSQE Director, Levante Ferries MC

11:15 - 11:45 - Morning coffee break

Midday session

11:45 - 12:05 - The journey of operational ship propulsion performance improvements
Erik van Ballegooijen, Director R&D, VAF Instruments

Bio: Erik van Ballegooijen, Director R&D of VAF Instruments, is responsible for VAF solution, sensor and software development, and for providing customer consultancy on ship propulsion performance. This all around ship fuel efficiency, environmental compliance, and data analysis. Van Ballegooijen holds 2 Master degrees in Engineering. After graduation he worked for 18 years at Wärtsilä Propulsion, started as a ship propeller designer (hydrodynamicist), and later headed several international engineering, project management and R&D departments. Since 2015 he is the Director R&D of VAF Instruments and part of the VAF management team.

12:05 - 12:25 - TBC
Cpt Thanasis Markopoulos, Operations Manager, Gourdomichalis maritime SA

12:25 - 12:45 - TBC

12:45 - 13:05 - TBC

13:05- 14:05 - Lunch break

Afternoon session

14:05 - 14:25 - How Monjasa streamlined the technology stack across our fleet to be the fuel digitalisation
Michael Bruun Østergaard, Group IT Director, Monjasa

Bio: Østergaard brings over a decade of experience leading IT and digital transformation initiatives in diverse environments, ranging from the Danish Army in Afghanistan to African seaports, corporate offices, and cutting-edge cloud datacenters. As Group IT Director at Monjasa for the past four years, he has spearheaded innovative projects to align technology with business strategy in the dynamic energy and maritime sectors.

Michael is passionate about leveraging technology as a powerful enabler, simplifying complex operations, and empowering employees to excel. In his talk, “How Monjasa Streamlined the Technology Stack Across Our Fleet to Fuel Digitalisation,” he will share insights on harmonizing IT infrastructure across a global fleet, overcoming challenges unique to the maritime industry, and driving measurable outcomes through digitalisation.