2nd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate – “Bridging the energy gap: Charting the path to sustainable fuel decarbonisation and achieving zero emissions in shipping”

Date: 23 January 2025
Time: 16:00-19:00
Venue: Columbia Plaza, Limassol

The second CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate is taking place in Limassol on 23rd January 2025. The event is placed under the auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry and supported by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, Cyprus Marine Club, CYMEPA, WISTA Cyprus, YoungShip Cyprus, ICS Cyprus branch, Cyprus Master Mariners Association, The Nautical Institute Cyprus Branch and Clean Shipping Alliance. The event is taking place at the Columbia Plaza.

Save the date in your calendar for this promising debate “Bridging the energy gap: Charting the path to sustainable fuel decarbonisation and achieving zero emissions in shipping”. The CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate is a premier event designed to address the significant challenges and opportunities related to energy transition and decarbonisation in the shipping industry. By bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, the event aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and practical solutions to bridge the energy gap and achieve zero emissions. Your participation and insights will be instrumental in driving the industry towards a sustainable and decarbonised future.

The maritime industry is at a critical juncture in its journey towards sustainability. With the global push for decarbonisation and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the shipping sector must take decisive actions to bridge the energy gap and achieve zero emissions. 

This is going to be the second CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate in Limassol and we would like to invite you to support the event. 

AGENDA 

 2nd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate – “Bridging the energy gap: Charting the path to sustainable fuel decarbonisation and achieving zero emissions in shipping” 

16.00 Registration and welcome coffee

16.30 Welcome by the organisers – Adonis Violaris, Managing Director – Cyprus Shipping News

16.35 Keynote Speech – Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister – Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus

16.45 Introduction by the Moderator – Eugen Adami, Managing Director – Mastermind Shipmanagement

17.00 Panel 1 “How can Technology be a game changer to achieve zero emissions”

Moderator: Eugen Adami

Panellists: 

• Vassilios Demetriades, Chief Strategy Officer – UW Group
• Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Chief Executive Officer – Tototheo Global
• Anna Pittalis, Commercial Director, Head of Shipping & Trading – Intergaz Ltd / President – WISTA Cyprus
• Lefteris Koukoulopoulos, Regional Decarbonisation Specialist / Account Manager – DNV

17.55 Vasilopita cutting

18.00 Panel 2 “Necessary actions by the industry to reach compliance” 

Moderator: Eugen Adami

Panellists: 

• Capt. Leonid Zalenski,  Group COO – Columbia Shipmanagement
• Sunil Kapoor, COO & Partner – Österreichischer Lloyd Seerederei (Cyprus) Ltd
• Demetris Lemesianos, HSQE & Sustainability Manager – Island Oil (Holdings) Ltd.
• Nicos Attas, Marine Manager, RINA Cyprus

18.55 Conclusions by the moderator and the organisers

19.00 Network Cocktail

The programme of the event is uploaded and will updated in the following website:

2nd CSN Cyprus Shipping Debate – Bridging the energy gap

Looking forward to a very successful event in Limassol.