Business
Day 2 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER - REMAINING VIGILANT & ALERT - THE SHIPOWNERS PERSPECTIVEThe current global situation is accelerating the transformation throughout the shipping industry. Slower economic growth, low oil prices, a global pandemic, uncertainty regarding fuel types and ship designs, rapid developments in technology, increased regulatory demands, and a changing landscape in ship finance are among the challenges the industry is facing today. Weak markets are tough to endure but they also create opportunities. Shipping is and will remain the artery of global trade. The industry thrives on volatility and change. Leading international shipowners panel will discuss how the industry is coping with all these challenges and what changes and transformations can be expected looking ahead. Moderator: Mr. Henry Curra , Head of Research - Braemar ACM Shipbroking Panelists: Mr. Bing Chen, Chairman, President & CEO - Seaspan Corporation Mr. Jerry Kalogiratos, CEO - Capital Product Partners Mr. Gary Vogel, CEO & Director - Eagle Bulk Ms. Lois Zabrocky, CEO – International Seaways Mr. Kevin MacKay, CEO - Teekay Tankers Mr. Hing Chao, Executive Director - Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings