Commercial & Sponsorship Opportunities: Kristina Gyulavari Phone:+44 33 3011 2788 Email: kvari@acieu.net

Cdr. Meridena Kauffmann, USCG

Jack Faulk, US EPA

Roy Choudhury, Crowley Maritime

Andrew Daley, Trojan Marinex

Ryan Allain, MSC Cruises

Doug Schneider, World Shipping Council

KKathy Metcalf, Chamber of Shipping of America

Rich Muller, Golden Bear Test Facility

Mario Tamburri, MERC

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE

4th-5th May 2016, BALTIMORE, USA

Exclusive Site Visit: MERC (Maritime Environmental Resource Center). Tuesday 3rd May 2016 A limited number of conference attendees will have the opportunity to visit MERC’s Ballast Water Testing Facilities - Part of the First USCG Independent Laboratory for BWMS Certification TestingThere is no extra charge to attend the site visit, but spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Please register your attendance for the site visit when booking for the conference.

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REGISTRATION IS SIMPLE:

If you would like to register for this event or wish to find out more

information, you can contact Piotr Baziuk using any of the following

methods:

+48 616 467 025

pbaziuk@acieu.net

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ACI Europe, 5/13 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0NS

CALL FOR PAPERS & SPEAKERS:

Joe Smith

Tel: +44 (0)203 141 0612

Email: Jsmith@acieu.net

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES:

To meet directly with your target audience decision makers, please contact:

Kristina Gyulavari

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Email: kvari@acieu.net

Confirmed Topics for Discussion:

Keynote Address: On the brink of entrance into force

Learn from shipowner/operators who are in advanced stages of implementing BWM Systems.

Perspectives on the USCG Type Approval from Shipowner, BWTS Manufacturers, Classification and US Regulation experts.

US EPA Vessel General Permit Requirement and Compliance

Understand the challenges that Shipowner/operators have in implementing BWM Systems across the fleet

BWT System Technology Showcase: Exclusive chance to hear from BWT Manufacturers on their solutions

Step by step installation guidance, and looking at operation and maintenance once installed on the vessel/fleet.

Challenges of Retrofit & Installation of Ballast Water Systems

Protecting the early-movers

Operational Challenges and Limits for BWM Systems on Vessels

Port State Inspection, Testing and Compliance Measures.

Who will you meet at this event?

ACI’s meetings are strictly end-user focussed. The programme is co-

ordinated with the Ballast Water Experts and Ship Owners in mind.

Delegates will include Senior Level Decision makers drawn from the Ship

Owners, Ship Managers, Ballast Water Management System Manufactur-

ers, Classification Societies, Ballast Water Regulators, Port State Control

Authorities, Testing Facilities and others.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Herman Heyns, Snr. Project Manager, STOLT TANKERS

Simon Zielonka, Fleet Director, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. (RCCL)

Carien Droppers, Deputy Secretary General, PARIS MoU

Peter Lundahl Rasmussen, Senior Marine Technical Officer, BIMCO

Ron Van Gelder, Senior Advisor, PORT OF ROTTERDAM AUTHORITY

Jad Mouawad, Owner, MOUAWAD CONSULTING

Niels Van De Minkelis, Senior Policy Advisor,

ROYAL ASSOCATION OF NETHERLANDS SHIPOWNERS

And many more…

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The IMO Ballast Water Convention is on the eve of entry into force. With

less than 1% of the required 35% Global Tonnage remaining to be signed,

senior industry officials are suggesting that the convention is imminent.

Once ratified, ship owners will be required to implement BWT Systems on

vessels. It is estimated that over $45 billion will be spent in the 5 years

following enforcement. The cost, installation and operation of BWT Sys-

tems is of serious concern to the industry.

ACI’s 14th Ballast Water Management Summit will provide essential,

expert guidance to shipowner/operators on how to prepare for and man-

age the BWT Systems in terms of installation and technical operations, as

well as advice on compliance, PSC and regulation once the convention is

in place.

USA Focus:

Following the success of ACI’s BWM conferences in Europe and Singapore,

we are pleased to launch our 14th Edition in Baltimore to provide a learn-

ing and networking platform for the US shipping industry. Special focus

will be on the USCG Regulations, US EPA Vessel General Permit, and how

Shipowners/managers and BWTS Manufacturers can deal with the regula-

tion in terms of selecting, operating, testing and remaining compliant.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Cdr. Meridena Kauffmann, USCG

Jack Faulk, Team Leader, US EPA

Roy Choudhury, Engineering Contracts Director, Crowley Maritime

John W. Butler, President & CEO, World Shipping Council

Kathy Metcalf, President, Chamber of Shipping of America

Jad Mouawad, Owner, Mouawad Consulting

Rich Muller, Associate Director, Golden Bear Test Facility

Mario Tamburri, Director, MERC

And many more…

14th Ballast Water Management Summit Baltimore, Maryland. USA

4th – 5th May 2016

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DAY 1Wednesday 4th May 2016

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Status of BWM Convention 2004

US EPA Vessel General Permit Requirement and

Compliance

Roadmap for the implementation

US State/USCG Fines and Penalties

Reputation of shipowner/manager on line if USCG

regulations not met

UV Systems Clarification

Shipowner extensions

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

PANEL Q&A SESSION

Ideas and strategies to achieve USCG Type Approval

SESSION TWO - BWM TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE:

ASSESSING AND COMPARING AVAILABLE MARKET Hear a concise round up of BWMS Manufacturers

presenting their technology, with the following

considerations:

Road to US Coast Guard Type Approval

BWTS - Methods, Approval and Installation

Review and Update of USCG BWM Regulations

Impacts on US Shipowners

Achieving USCG Type Approval

USCG Type Approval & AMS

US Inspection - will they be more stringent than other

countries?

How does it work? Methodology and technical

analysis of the BWMS

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

CHAIRMAN'S OPENING ADDRESS

SESSION ONE - Where do we stand - IMO, USCG and

US EPA VGP in focus

Protecting the Early Movers

Keynote Address: On the Brink of Entrance into Force

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Challenges and opportunities for a BWTS

Manufacturer when the convention enters into force;

how to ensure availability of systems when the

orders come in

PANEL Q&A SESSION

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The Facts About The MPN Method

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Installation and Retrofit procedure and challenges

What happens when convention is enforced? -

Operational & technical guidance once installed on

the vessel

LUNCH

USCG Type Approval & USCG Alternate Management

Systems (AMS) Extensions

SESSION THREE - BENCHMARKING SHIPOWNER /

SHIPMANAGER EFFORTS IN IMPLEMENTING BWM

SYSTEMS

Case study analysis of ship operators/owners at

different stages in implementing BWMS across their

fleet, plus the challenges & concerns of the regulation

Getting closer, more knowledged and more confused.

Ballast water system implementation in a modern

shipping companySelecting, Trials, Purchasing, Implementing and

Operating BWTS

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16:00 OPEN DISCUSSION

·         Ability of Redwise to take off the pressure and optimize crew utilization

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Take part in an interactive practical session. Run

through a hypothetical scenario where the BWM

Convention has just been ratified, and will enter into

force 1 year from now. Discuss in your groups from the

viewpoints of shipowners/shipmanagers and BWT

Manufacturers a step by step process on how to

choose, buy, install/retrofit and operate a BWM

System.

At the end of the discussion, conclude your thoughts

and compare your findings.

AFTERNOON REFRESHMENTS

INTERACTIVE PRACTICAL WORKSHOP. HYPOTHETICAL

SCENARIO: THE BWM CONVENTION HAS BEEN

RATIFIED. WHAT NEXT?

Operational challenges once installed

US EPA Vessel General Permit: Advice, Compliance

and Understanding2013 updates of the US EPA VGP

Data, Sampling and Monitoring of BWMS

Shipowner strategies implemented in order to

embrace BWM

Guidance on making the jump before ratification

Financing BWTS implementation across small and

large fleetsEarly movers - IMO mitigating the penalization of

shipowners looking to install and be compliant now

Panel Discussion: Where will we be when the

convention enters into force? Shipowners/ Ship

Operators challenges in selecting, installing, financing

and operating BWMS. How will we cope?

Which companies are jumping already? How can we

learn from them? How can this be transferred?

END OF DAY ONE

DAY 2Thursday 5th May 2016

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BWTS Manufacturers will give expert, indepth analysis,

on best practices for step by step installation guidance,

and looking at operation and maintenance once

installed on the vessel/fleet.

Reducing downtime due to retrofit.

Vessel requirements; size, type, layout, power,

Understanding the BWMS Retrofit Challenges and

Solutions.

Timeline of installation - how long does it take to

install a BWMS on: a) one ship b) a medium sized

fleet c) large fleet

REGISTRATION & COFFEE

CHAIRMAN'S OPENING ADDRESS

SESSION FOUR - Understanding Retrofit Procedure

and How to operate and manage the BWTS once

installed

The Classification Approval Process Walkthrough

PANEL DISCUSSION

Installation, Maintenance, Operation and

Troubleshooting BWT Systems

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

Classification Guidelines: Understanding the

similarities and differences between Classification

Approval and IMO/USCG approval.

LUNCH

Overview of Classification BWTS Guidelines, Tests

and Standards

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

Presentation Title TBC

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Image above: Interactive Roundtable sessions

13:35

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Scaling of BWMS

15:35

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Cal Maritime’s Golden Bear Facility (GBF) - IMO and

USCG Type Approval

Test center case studies

Feedback from Testing Centers on Testing Standards,

USCG Testing Approval process, the approaches to

different treatment systems and a step by step guide of

what happens and what should happen at testing

facilities

The Evolution of Testing Ballast Water Management

Systems

Dealing with different treatment technologies.

Interpretation of test data and standardisation of

testing

PANEL Q&A SESSION

SESSION FIVE - Type Approval Testing Procedure:

Testing Facilities and Achieving Type Approval Status

AFTERNOON REFRESHMENTS

CHAIRMAN SUMMARY

END OF CONFERENCE

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Registration is simple:

If you would like to register for this event or wish to find out

more information, you can contact Piotr Baziuk using any of

the following methods:

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14th Ballast Water Management Conference

Baltimore, USA

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