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FUNDING Short Sea Shipping 7 Mare Forum and Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe will host the 7th online round table (webinar) of the successful series "Funding Short Sea Shipping" on Thursday, 9 January, 11:00 - 12:30 Central European Time REGISTER FOR FREE: https://lnkd.in/etUFsGb8 THE TENTATIVE LIST of the DISCUSSION PANELLISTS [The final list of panellists will be published soon. Stay tuned.] ➤ Gilbèrt de Bock, Managing Director, De Bock Maritime ➤ Frederik Lytzen , Partner, Baltic Shipping Company A/S ➤ Phrixos Papachristidis, Chief Executive Officer Hellespont Group ➤ Pieter van der Burg, Managing Director, NESEC Fund Management ➤ Geert Dokter, CEO, CONOSHIP International ➤ Vincent Guerre, Director for Trade and Competitiveness, SEA Europe ➤ Peter Molloy, Managing Director, Sea3R ➤ more panellists to be announced soon. Stay tuned THE AGENDA: ➤ What are the owners' requirements? ➤ Who will design the zero-carbon short sea ship of the future? ➤ Who will build the zero-carbon short sea ship of the future? ➤ What do we do until the zero-carbon-future short sea ships are ready? ➤ Can we build a series of short-sea ship types depending on European trade patterns? ➤ Are there consolidations and acquisitions imperatives towards fleet sustainable modernisation? ➤ What insights do we have into the commercial viability of future ship designs? ➤Who will take the investment risk on these technologies? ➤ Can short sea shipping be considered sufficiently comparable to other types of logistics physical infrastructures (highways, trains) and worthy of being recognised with the same support guaranteed by governments, EIB, MDBs? ➤ How can capital providers and shipowners create strategic alliances and joint ventures sharing the investment risks in new ships and new technologies? ➤ Is alternative ship finance interested in investing in short sea ships? ➤ Is alternative finance mainstream? ➤ Do shipowners consider the provenance of funds, i.e. can the geopolitical origin of funding play a role in the future ➤ Is insourcing of shipbuilding a feasible possibility in the future. Suitable regions? ➤ Short-sea and deep-sea shipping and differences in funding sources and pricing ➤ Is financing crude carriers at risk in the future, does this stand to reason? ➤ Will alternative finance focus more on new-build financing or on second-hand? ➤ How to convince the capital providers to fund short sea ships? ➤ What is the role of governments and charterers? ➤ Is there a synergy or competition between banks and alternative capital providers? The MARE FORUM online roundtables are dynamic arenas for exchanging ideas and lively debate. They attract a high-level audience of executives from the shipping, trade, banking, and maritime services sectors, who value the open format and candid discussions. #mareforum #shortseashipping #shipping #shipfinance #decarbonisation #energytransition #ports #Competitiveness #shipbuilding #capital

Who will design and build the zero-carbon short-sea ship of the future? 🚢 I will share SEA Europe's ideas at the online Mare Forum discussion on December 19. 🌊 ⚠️ Spoiler: The shipyards of the future will be in Europe! ✨️ Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/dPiSE75V Thank you to Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas for the invitation!

Announcing the 4th Super Yacht Americas WPM 2025 by Mare Forum Building on the success of the 3rd Super Yacht Americas WPM and our acclaimed Monaco and Fort Lauderdale conferences earlier this year, Mare Forum is proud to present the 4th Super Yacht Americas WPM. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, as this prestigious event coincides with the Palm Beach International Boat Show. 👉 Event Details: Organized by: MARE FORUM  Supported by: Our leading partner, CAYMAN REGISTRY Location: Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach 👉 Why Attend? This one-of-a-kind conference gathers the crème de la crème of the yachting and maritime sectors, including: - Yacht Owners - Yacht Builders & Designers - Industry Executives: Lawyers, Regulators, and Flag States Representatives - Brokers, Investors, and Financial Experts - Classification Societies and Equipment Manufacturers - Media and Thought Leaders 👉 Expect no dull company presentations or tedious monologues. Instead, experience engaging, dynamic discussions where panellists and audience members exchange insights, ideas, and strategies. 👉 Highlights: Interactive Conversations: Delve into the most pressing topics shaping the yachting industry’s future. 👉 Networking Opportunities: Connect with influential stakeholders and decision-makers. 👉 Visionary Insights: Gain valuable perspectives from a diverse and expert attendee list. Discover the Discussion Topics and the Tentative List of Panellists here: https://lnkd.in/e2yzn-w3 👉 Join Us! This forum is your gateway to exchanging visionary ideas and actionable information about the future of yachting. Don’t miss this essential event, which promises to be impactful and memorable. 👉 REGISTER NOW: 4th Super Yacht Americas WPM https://lnkd.in/e2yzn-w3

How will Maritime Europe increase its competitiveness with Asia, the USA, and the rest of the World? Mare Forum and Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe will host the first online round table discussion series on "How will Maritime Europe increase its competitiveness with Asia, the USA, and the rest of the World" on Thursday, 19 December 2024, from 11:00 to 12:30 Central European Time. It will be inspiring! REGISTER (FREE): https://lnkd.in/eBuerFUK

Our eShipfinance team enjoyed connecting with friends and industry leaders at The 23rd Mare Forum Ship Finance 2024 in Rotterdam on 5th November. As always the excellent format of the panel discussions engaged us on interesting topics as future of shipping, geopolitics, energy transition, decarbonisation, investments and ship finance. Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas Georgios (Ilios) Kostoulas Marjolein Boer Jan Fransen Marina Tzoutzouraki Dagfinn Lunde Gulati Tarun Carsten Peitzsch Murali Ramaswami Aparna Gulati Akanksha Ghildiyal #MaritimeFinance #eShipfinance #MareForum #SustainableInvestments #ShipFinance

Grateful to have been part of 23rd Mare Forum’s annual Conference! A huge thank you to Mare Forum for inviting me to join a panel alongside such an impressive lineup of industry leaders and visionaries. It was an honor to engage in insightful discussions that spanned the future of shipping, global trade , logistics, energy transition, decarbonization, ship finance, and human (women) capital development. These topics are not only pivotal for the industry but also for shaping a more sustainable, secure, and efficient global maritime landscape. I had the privilege of contributing to the conversation on Cybersecurity — a key focus area in today’s ever-evolving geopolitical and digital landscape. It’s inspiring to see leaders collaborate, debate, and share ideas that will drive the future of the industry forward. A sincere thanks to all the fellow panelists and attendees for the engaging dialogue and for sharing your valuable perspectives. I look forward to seeing how collective insights will help chart a better sailing for the years ahead! Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas Karin Govaert Annet Koster Phrixos Papachristidis Vincent Guerre Marjolein Van Noort Dr. Albrecht Gundermann Iraklis Tsirigotis Joep Gorgels Ann-Christin Stucke Renaud de Mareuil Mare Straetmans #MareForum #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #Security #digitaltransformation #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #HumanCapital #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfShipping

🚢✨ Reflecting on an Inspiring Experience at the 23rd Mare Forum Ship Finance 2024 ✨🚢 I recently had the privilege of attending the Mare Forum in Rotterdam—a pivotal annual event that gathers top leaders, visionaries, and change-makers to explore the future of our industry. From shipping and trade patterns to energy transition, decarbonization, human capital, and beyond, the forum was a whirlwind of insights and ideas. 🌍⚓️ A heartfelt thank you to Karin Govaert for introducing me to this eye-opening forum and to Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas, President of the Mare Forum, for inviting me as a young professional into this powerful network. I left feeling inspired, with a clearer vision of where I can make an impact in the maritime sector. 🌟 Thanks to my studies at Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics (MEL) on Shipping and Transport Finance, I was able to dive into the discussions with confidence, understanding the complex financial and strategic angles presented by leaders across the industry. 💼 I especially want to acknowledge Thijs Slavenburg and the amazing panel on Investing in People for leading such a forward-thinking session on attracting new talent to shipping. Sharing the stage with leaders like Marjolein Boer, Zhongyi (John) Su, Joost Bout, Mare Straetmans, Marc Buijs and Renze Boersema was a true honour. A key takeaway was Marjolein Boer’s powerful reminder that “only 29% of the maritime industry workforce are women”—a call to action for all of us to step up, inspire, and create more pathways for women, especially young professionals, in shipping. This discussion on gender diversity was echoed passionately by Katalin Dobránszky-Bartus, PhD , Connie Roozen, and many in the audience. 💪👩💼👨💼 Thank you to everyone who made this forum an incredible learning experience and a chance to connect. Here’s to shaping an inclusive, innovative future for our industry! 🌊🚀 #MareForum #ShippingFinance #MaritimeIndustry #FutureOfShipping #HumanCapital #Diversity #YoungProfessionals #WomenInMaritime #Inclusion

⚓23rd Mare Forum Ship Finance in Rotterdam.⚓ This week, I had the opportunity to attend the 23rd Mare Forum Ship Finance in Rotterdam. The event was a rich source of discussions and brilliant ideas, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and benchmarking. It was a pleasure to meet fellow countrymen from Turkey, including Murat Erişti, Ferhat Erişti, Hakan Cendik, Z.PINAR KALKAVAN, and Erturk Sumer. Listening to Murat Eristi and Hakan Cendik insightful presentation as panelists was particularly enlightening. I also enjoyed engaging with other participants, including bankers, shipbrokers and ship owners. Special thanks to Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas for organising this productive event and looking forward to the next one.

Step into the 8th Mare Forum Geneva "The Charterers- Shipowners, Dialogue" and immerse yourself in a thriving ecosystem of business opportunities, collaboration, and future-forward thinking on  Wednesday, 12 March 2025 - Hotel Beau-Rivage Geneva. If you work in shipping and trade and want to stay ahead of the curve, you should attend the 9th Mare Forum Geneva 2025. https://lnkd.in/eR4J3XTY

Save the Date: February 28, 2025 8th Mare Forum Singapore 2025. Join us as we explore the Challenges, Opportunities, Priorities, and Goals for 2025, 2030, and beyond. This is a must-attend event for shipping leaders, innovators, investors, regulators, traders, and decision-makers shaping the local, regional and international industry's future. For more information on upcoming Mare Forum events, visit: https://lnkd.in/eVTTS8iu