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2009.08.06
Shipping Industry "Round Table Discussion" Report
Reducing Emissions in the Tanker and Bulker Market through "Virtual Arrival"
On Tuesday July 21 2009, Weathernews hosted a "Shipping Industry Round Table Discussion headlined "Reducing Emissions in the Tanker and Bulker Market through 'Virtual Arrival' "at the Grange St. Paul's Hotel in London, in partnership with BP Shipping.
Participating Companies and Bodies
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American Eagle Tankers (MISC) Birketts BIMCO BP Shipping BP Legal Braemar Seascope Capital Ship Management Cargill Chevron D'Amico DNV Maritime Services |
Euronav Gearbulk Glencore IMO INCE & Co INTERTANKO Lloyd's Register Maersk Tankers Mitsui O.S.K. Bulk Shipping (Europe) Ltd. MOL Tankship Management (Europe) Ltd. Norient Product Pool |
NYK Line Oldendorff SCF Unicom Shell Stone Chambers Thenamaris Ships Management TORM VITOL Weathernews West of England P&I |
Round Table Discussion
This Round Table Discussion was held in order to discuss a new concept "Virtual Arrival" for the issue of "Emission Control". The 65 attendees included ship owners, charterers, charter party experts, traders, legal experts, and ship operators from the European shipping industry.
"Eco"- Routeing for Virtual Arrival
Starting with the introduction of the "Virtual Arrival" concept by BP Shipping, a new service concept "Eco" Routeing service to support "Virtual Arrival" was detailed by Weathernews, leading to an open and enthusiastic discussion by all attendees, which lasted throughout the remainder of the day.
Our Challenge : Total Optimization
The majority of attendees have shown their positive enthusiasm to develop the framework for the benefit (in terms of "Best Yield") of the industry and the environment. It was also confirmed that a working group will be formed for this project, and an Asian Round Table Discussion on this issue will be held in the near future.
Weathernews considers itself to be a supportive member of the shipping industry and an ethical, environmentally conscious company which is seeking ways to assist the industry to meet the challenge of emissions reduction.
Upcoming News
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Round Table Discussion in Asia
An Asian shipping industry Round Table Discussion on "Reducing Emission in the Tanker and Bulker Market through 'Virtual Arrival'" will be held in Tokyo on 9th September 2009. -
DIVERT in 2009 Website
A website "DIVERT in 2009" will be launched to provide regular updates on progress of "Virtual Arrival" project supported by "Eco" Routeing service.
